August / `Aukake
2008

Thu, Jul 24, Sun, Jul 27 and Fri - Sun, Aug 1-3

Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents "West Side Story," Maui Tropical Plantation, Wailuku

Sat, Aug 2

"Koolau Gap Hike," Sierra Club Maui, Haiku

Drive out to Keanae and hike Piinaau Road up the beautiful Keanae Valley. The area is also known as the Koolau Gap because lava from Haleakala used to flow down through this valley to the sea in ancient times. Meet at 8:30 am at the Haiku Community Center to carpool. Bring bathing suit, lunch, water and sun screen. Limit 18. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED. Hike leader: Bob Babson. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register.

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Wed, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 10

"TangoFest," The Studio, Haiku

5th TangoFest Maui.  5 days of classes and 5 milongas for $230.  Day pass $55.  Single classes $20.  Great Milonga Dinner $40.

Wed, Aug 6

"Young at Heart," Maui Film Festival, MACC, Kahului

5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport.
Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard.
For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com

Sat, Aug 9

"Inspiracion del Tango," Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului

7:30pm, Castle Theater.  The annual highlight of international Tangofest Maui. World-renowned tango artists bring you the passionate, intense and fiery experience of Argentine Tango. Tickets: $20, $10 seniors & student with ID.

"Native Hawaiian Plant Sale," Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului

9am–12 noon. Hawaiian & Polynesian-introduced plants for sale including: rare bananas and over 30 kalo varieties, ‘ōhi‘a, ferns, mamaki, groundcovers, ma‘o, koa & more.
150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului, across from the War Memorial Sports Complex. Call 249-2798 for more information.

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Wed, Aug 13

"Mongol," Maui Film Festival, MACC, Kahului

5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport.
Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard.
For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com

Thu, Aug 14

"What's in My Backyard? Invasive plants/animals of West Maui," Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina

6-8:30 pm. Free. Walk the neighborhood fieldtrip (workshop attendance a prerequisite) 17 August, 10-12 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center. Please call Elizabeth Speith at office 808 984-3716 or cell 808 264-4757 for more information. This is sponsored by the USGS 

Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17

"Hawaii Pacific Adult League Tennis Tournament," Kapalua

The 2008 USTA-Hawaii Pacific Section Adult League Sectionals will be hosted on Maui this year, with over 600 men and women throughout the islands. Teams will compete in an attempt to advance to the USTA Nationals. Open to spectators and admission is free. For more information call 808-665-9112

Fri, Aug 15

"Maui Calls," MACC, Kahului

6-10 pm. This year’s theme: CANOES. The MACC's annual gala fundraiser and premier chef/wine-maker tasting event. Join us for a taste of 22 of Maui’s best restaurants and wonderful new wines. Live and silent auction with the island's best treasures. For tickets call 808-243-4225.

"The Secrets of Ayurveda, Astrology and Pancha Karma w/ Dr. Goswami," The Studio, Haiku

7:00pm-9:00pm, $15.  Feed your aura with divine Mantras and herbs on the basis of your magnetic field of planets and stars according to ancient Ayurvedic knowledge. Dr. Tanmay Goswami from India is a World Renowned Ayurvedic Doctor considered to be the "Einstein" of Astro-Ayurvedic Doctors. 

Sun, Aug 17

"Hike Skyline Trail above Poli Poli," Maui Sierra Club, Pukalani

Meet at Pukalani Shopping Center near Bank of Hawaii at 8:30 am to carpool. We drive up to Poli Poli State Park and then hike up the Mamane Trail to Skyline Trail. We have lunch above the timber line with fabulous views. Approximately 6 miles roundtrip. Bring lunch, sun screen and water. Limit 18. Hike leader: Bob Babson. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register. 

"Ho'omana'o," Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului

4pm, Castle Theater. Join Kathy Collins and a bevy of Friends of Mana’o Radio for this annual benefit show to support the ongoing operation of Maui’s homegrown, eclectic, all-volunteer, commercial-free, listener-supported radio station! Tickets TBA


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Sat, Aug 23

"Steel Pulse," MACC, Kahului

6 pm, A&B Amphitheater, gates open at 5 pm. The UK’s Grammy-winning reggae band remain close to their roots with a commitment to fighting injustice, and promoting positive messages through uplifting music. Tickets: $35 in advance & $40 day of show.


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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1

"Kapalua Open Tennis Tournament," Kapalua

This annual Labor Day championship courts the best in men's and women's singles and doubles tennis play in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and Open division play at the Kapalua Resort's award-winning Tennis Garden. For more information call 808-665-9112

Sat, Aug 30

"Wailua Iki Trail Hike," Maui Sierra Club, Pukalani

Hike the Wailua Iki trail with lush plant life and have lunch and swim in a pool with a beautiful waterfall. Bring lunch, bathing suit, sun screen and water. Meet at 8:30 at the Haiku Community Center to carpool. Limit 18. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED. Hike leader: Bob Babson. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register. 


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