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April/`Apelila
2013

Fri, Apr 12

"James Taylor," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, Yokouchi Pavilion/ A&B Amphitheater. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

"Kaupo Historical Tour," Sierra Club, Kula

Caravan by car and stop for short hikes. Amazing native plants; historical sites; views and commentary by noted botanist and historian Bob Hobdy. Meet 8:30 a.m. Keokea Park in upper Kula. Bring lunch, water. Limit 20. Special donation $5 members $10 non-members.

Sat, Apr 13

"Earth Day Celebration," Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului

10a - 3 pm. This free family event will feature Earth friendly educational booths, great food, free kapa and lei making activities, Hawaiian music and more! Native Hawaiian plants will also be available for purchase. The Gardens are located at 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului, across the War Memorial Stadium.

Sun, Apr 14

"Peahi Archaeological Tour Part II," Sierra Club, Haiku

Rigorous hike along stream gulches and coastal trails. Hiking shoes/boots required, long pants, sun hat,walking stick recommended. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, water and lunch. Meet 9 am Haiku Community Center. Limit 20. Leader: Archaeologist Dr. Janet Six. Assistant: Lucienne de Naie.

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Fri, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 21

"5th Annual Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival," Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, Ka'anapali

Free Admission. Celebrating the music created on the Hawaiian steel guitar, the festival features masters of the instrument including Alan Akaka, Greg Sardinha, Bobby Ingano, Geri Valdriz, Ed Punua, and Ross Ka‘a‘a in free performances, presentations, workshops, and jam sessions. Daytime music workshops begin at 9am on Saturday. Topics include beginning Hawaiian steel guitar, recording tips, playing in the nahenahe style, and “Talk Story: The Songs of Barney Isaacs.” Mele Fong is presenting ukulele workshops and Leimomi Balcasco-Murray teaches hula classes at 1 and 2:30pm. Throughout the weekend, cultural activities such as lei making, Maori carving, and story telling are being offered.

Sat, Apr 20

"20th Annual Haiku Ho'olaulea and Flower Festival," Haiku

Haiku Community Center. Benefits Haiku Elementary School, Haiku Community Association and Boys & Girls Club Maui-Haiku. This year’s theme is “Peace, Love & Haiku”. The event is FREE.

Sat, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 21

"21st Annual East Maui Taro Festival," Hana Ballpark

Sat, 9am-5pm: Farmers' Market, Poi Pounding, Arts & Crafts, Food Booths, Music & Hula.
Sun, 7:30am-10:30am: Taro Pancake Breakfast plus Loco Moco Bowls, 11am: Kahanu Garden Tours, 2pm: Kapahu Living Farm Lo'i Excursion.

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Fri, Apr 26 - Sun, May 5

"Hollywood Arms," Iao Theater, Wailuku

A bittersweet slice of Carol Burnett's childhood. Tickets available at the Maui OnStage Box Office (808) 242-6969, and online at www.mauionstage.com.

Fri, Apr 26

"Joshua Nelson," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, McCoy Theater - In concert with The Kosher Gospel Singers. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Sat, Apr 27

"The Brothers Cazimero," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, Castle Theater - Annual Lei Day Concert. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Sun, Apr 28

"Kanaio Historical Hike & Visit to Tibetan Stupa," Sierra Club, Kula

7 mile trail to stupa. Stops at other historical sites. Meet at 9 a.m. at Keokea Park in Kula . Bring water, lunch/ snack, hat. Limit 20.

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2012

Wed, Apr 11

"Patrick Henry Hughes," MACC, Kahului

7:00 pm, Castle Theater. IMUA Family Services presents Patrick Henry Hughes in concert and his remarkable, inspiring story. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

"Feng Shui Colour Party," Kapalua Spa, Kapalua

Fundraising Party to support the Pacific Cancer Foundation. Kapalua Spa and Stylist to the Stars Billy Yamaguchi – creator of Feng Shui Beauty concept – will launch his new “Feng Shui Colour Party” with an exclusive full makeover for eight lucky ladies! Guests will receive a one-on-one beauty consultation, hair coloring, hair cut and make-up followed by an intimate lunch at the Pineapple Grill restaurant with Billy. For more information call 808-665-8282.

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Fri, Apr 20

"George Lopez - That's The America I Live In," MACC, Kahului

8:00 pm, Castle Theater. Star of four feature films, voiced characters in three animated films, George Lopez comes to Maui to talk about, "That's The America I Live In!" For Mature Audiences. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Fri, Apr 20 - Sat, May 5

"Lesser Ahi," Steppingstone Playhouse, Kahului

Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents a wacky new comedy about who haven’t spoken to one another in six years. As the ohana gathers for a wedding, we meet a circle of friends and relatives who will do anything to help the brothers heal their rift before the ceremony. Twenty-one characters played by just two actors. See it and get hooked! Steppingstone Playhouse at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm. Sun 2:00 pm. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students. (808) 244-8760

Fri, Apr 20 - Sun, May 6

"On Golden Pond," Iao Theater, Wailuku

Norman and Ethel Thayer return to spend their forthy-eighth summer together in Maine at their home on Golden Pond.

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Sun, Apr 22

"BEE Movie," MACC, Kahului

7:00 pm, A&B Amphitheater, gates open at 5:30 pm. FREE and Fun for Families and Kids of all Ages!

"Maui 5K for Kids," Ma'alaea Triangle, Wailuku

7:00 am, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku. Start time for the 5K race is 7:00 am. A 1 Mile Keiki run/walk will start at about 7:15 am, as soon as start line is cleared of the 5K participants. The finish line for both 5K and 1 Mile races is the parking lot off of Hauoli St. Post-race refreshments located at the finish line. Awards ceremony at 8:30 am at the finish line.

Wed, Apr 25 and Thu, Apr 26

"Jack Johnson, John Cruz and Paula Fuga," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician from O'ahu's north shore, Jack Johnson is best known for his work in the soft rock and alternative genres. Jack will be performing two acoustic shows on Maui with Paula Fuga and John Cruz. Proceeds will benefit the Kokua Hawai'i Foundation. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Sun, Apr 29

"YES, In Concert," MACC, Kahului

7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Iconic British rockers bring their quintessential hits to Maui. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

2011

"Whale Photo Safari," Pacific Whale Foundation, Lahaina

Join Pacific Whale Foundation's lead researcher Annie Macie and noted guest wildlife photographers on a whalewatch photo safari from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. aboard it's eco-friendly, stable catamaran from Lahaina Harbor.

"23rd Annual 'Pundy Yokouchi Memorial' Golf Tournament," The Dunes at Maui Lani

7 am Shotgun Start at the Dunes at Maui Lani. Now in its 23rd year, for tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)

Fri, Apr 29 - Sun, May 1

"Third Annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival," Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Kaanapali

Celebrating the music created on the Hawaiian steel guitar, the festival features free concerts, presentations, and hands-on workshops throughout the weekend at Kaanapali Beach Hotel on the island of Maui. Honoring one of Hawaiis Living Legends of Hawaiian Music, Henry Kaleialoha Allen, the festival also features well-known Hawaiian steel guitar players, cultural enrichment specialists, and special guests.

Sat, Apr 30

"Strangers in Paradise: Greatest Hits from Broadway, Movies and Opera," Kihei Baptist Chapel, Kihei

7 pm, Kihei Baptist Chapel - 1655 South Kihei Road (at corner of Welakahao).  A spellbinding evening of musical splendor with 50 singers from Paradise Singers, Maui Concert Chorus, and UH Maui College Chorus. Hawaii Public Radio host Michael Titterton will narrate an inspiring evening that features “greatest hits” from popular Broadway shows, movies, and opera, including “South Pacific,” “The Fantasticks,” “Mamma Mia!” and two of the most popular chorus selections in all of opera, “Va Pensiero” and “Libiamo” by Giuseppe Verdi.

For this final concert of Maui Choral Arts Association’s 2010-2011 season, Sing On, Sing On!, performers will be  elegantly dressed. The audience is invited to join in the enchantment by dressing up for the occasion. A silent auction of  jewelry, fine art, gift baskets, and gift certificates for fabulous Maui treasures supports Maui Choral Arts Association in bringing quality live choral and instrumental music to Maui.

Ticket prices include special refreshments after the concert, including a luscious chocolate fountain. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth (18 and under) and students with ID, available until Friday, April 29, 5 p.m., online at www.MauiChoralArts.org, by calling 800-838-3006, and (cash or check only) at Maui Topaz Goldsmith & Gallery in Kihei, 2395 S. Kihei Road.

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