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Special Events at the 2023 Kauai Writers Conference

All of these are included with conference tuition except for the luau, which requires separate registration.

The Story of Everything

Presented by its creator Kealoha,
Hawaii’s first Poet Laureate

Saturday, November 11  |  7:30pm

A spectacular multimedia film experience.

Produced by Engaging the Senses Foundation

The Story of Everything

Presented by its creator Kealoha,
Hawaii’s first Poet Laureate

Saturday, November 11  |  7:30pm

A spectacular multimedia film experience

Produced by Engaging the Senses Foundation

Poetry reading and discussion: Billy Collins

Two-time Poet Laureate of the United States

Under our festive beachside tent
Saturday, November 11 |  12:30pm

* Including lunch for meal plan registrants

Billy Collins, America’s most popular poet, is known for conversational, witty poems that often slip into quirky, tender or profound observations of the everyday.

Poetry reading and discussion: Billy Collins

Two-time Poet Laureate of the United States

Under our festive beachside tent
Saturday, November 11 |  12:30pm

* Including lunch for meal plan registrants

Billy Collins, America’s most popular poet, is known for conversational, witty poems that often slip into quirky, tender or profound observations of the everyday.

The Art of the Elegant Thriller

A live Zoom presentation moderated by Kevin Larimer, editor-in-chief, of Poets & Writers

Saturday, November 11 |  9:00am

The Art of the Elegant Thriller

A live Zoom presentation moderated by Kevin Larimer, editor-in-chief, of Poets & Writers

Saturday, November 11 |  9:00am

Opening blessing and performance: Kumu Sabra Kauka and her students

Celebrated as one of the most influential na wahine alakai (women leaders) of Kauai, Sabra Kauka and her students will open the conference with blessings, chant and hula performance.

Friday, November 10 |  9:00am

Opening blessing and performance: Kumu Sabra Kauka and her students

Celebrated as one of the most influential na wahine alakai (women leaders) of Kauai, Sabra Kauka and her students will open the conference with blessings, chant and hula performance.

Friday, November 10 |  9:00am

Luau

Experience Polynesian culture, celebrate with fellow writers, and enjoy a delicious menu of traditional Hawaiian dishes at our private beachfront luau.

Kalapaki Beach
Friday, November 10 |  6:00pm

Luau

Experience Polynesian culture, celebrate with fellow writers, and enjoy a delicious menu of traditional Hawaiian dishes at our private beachfront luau.

Kalapaki Beach
Friday, November 10 |  6:00pm