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Maui Attractions Newsletter
May 2008 EventsNot Just Jewelry - History & Metal Arts Made at Kaluanui since 1922
April 7, 2008 to May 30, 2008
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Address: |
2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center |
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Phone: |
(808) 572-6560 |
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Enjoy a wonderful exhibit on jewelry! Learn about the history and the metal arts made at Kaluanui since 1922. This exhibit includes works of the past and present of students and faculty, many objects made by Ethel Baldwin (Hui Noeau Founder), and work by Clair Sanford (Third generation Baldwin metal artist).
On the last day of the exhibition which is May 30 there will be a blessing of the new studio addition to the Kulanui campus. The studio is the Ginny Art McCoy Jewelry Studio. The blessing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Maui Memorial Medical Center's: Take Care of Your Heart
April 22, 2008 to May 27, 2008
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Address: |
1074 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Time: |
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Makawao Hongwanji Mission |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 243-3047 |
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Come to Makawao Hongwanji Mission every Tuesday to learn about the right ways to take care of your heart! |
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Kalama Intermediate School Band Concert
May 6, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Enjoy wonderful music brought by the Kalama Intermediate School Band! |
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Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resorts Luau & Ho'olaule'a
May 6, 2008
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Address: |
6 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
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Time: |
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Westin Kaanapali Resort |
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Admission: |
Luau: $65 for adults, $30 Kids 6-12, Free for kids under 5 |
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Phone: |
(808) 667-3254 |
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Enjoy wonderful cultural demonstrations, local crafters, and all day activities. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and Charity Walk, a state-wide non-profit organization. |
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Jewelry As Fashion:Luncheon
May 7, 2008
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Address: |
2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Time: |
11:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center |
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Admission: |
$75 |
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Contact: |
Steffani Leuteneker |
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Phone: |
(808) 572-6560 ext. 33 |
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Come and enjoy a luncheon and fashion show! Models will be wearing jewelry from Ethel Baldwin, Ginny McCoy, Claire Sanford, JB Rea, and more! Proceeds will benefit the new Ginny & Art McCoy Jewelry Studio's tools, equipments, and supplies.
Reservations are required and seats are limited, so if you are interested call the above number to make a reservation. |
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Qualifer for McGladrey Team Championship
May 8, 2008
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Address: |
5415 Makena Alanui, Kihei, HI 96753 |
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Place: |
Makena North Golf Course |
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Admission: |
$100 per player ($55 paid during online registration with the PGA and $45 paid to the course on the day of the event |
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Contact: |
Kirk Nelson |
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Phone: |
(808) 875-5861 |
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If you would like to qualify for the McGladrey Team Championship then come to the Makena North Golf Course. This event is open to male and female golfers of all levels who is an approved handicap obtained through a Type 1 or Type 2 USGA-licensed golf club. This event will be using 3 people teams, best-ball, and low-net format. The winning team will be joined by a PGA professional from Makena at the sectional tournament, which is scheduled for August 10th at Turtle Bay (Oahu). |
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Kapalua Jr. Vet/Sr. Tennis Championships
May 9, 2008 to May 11, 2008
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Address: |
800 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
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Place: |
Kapalua Resort - The Tennis Garden |
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Phone: |
(808) 665-9112 |
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Fax: |
(808) 669-1069 |
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Come and enjoy this exciting event where men and women ages 35 - 70 compete in singles and double age divisions!
To register and view entry fees click here. |
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Technology and Internet Expo
May 9, 2008
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Address: |
170 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Beach Hotel |
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Admission: |
Free if you visit www.technologynewsbytes.com or $2 at the door |
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Contact: |
Patty Low |
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Phone: |
(808) 237-3673 or (808) 227-0988 |
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Come and learn about technology and the internet or present consumers with your companies latest and greatest products, services, and innovations! To rent exhibit booths the cost is $100 for a Maui Chamber member and $300 for non members. |
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Keiki Kokua -- Benefit Dinner for Foster Children & Families
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
1670 Honoapiilani Highway, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Tropical Plantation |
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Admission: |
$75 |
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Phone: |
(808) 573-4972 or (808) 572-8575 |
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Come and help support the foster children and families of Maui County. The theme is "Celebrating the Super Heroes in Foster Care and Adoption," and four Super Hero Awards will be presented. There also will be a silent auction, entertainment by Paula Fuga, and good food. This dinner is a benefit for Maui's foster children and families. |
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Seabury Hall Craft Fair
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
480 Olinda Road, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Seabury Hall |
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Phone: |
(808) 572-7235 |
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Come to the Seabury Hall Craft Fair and enjoy delicious food, entertainment, produce, flowers, children games, a rummage sale, and a silent auction! Also, there will be over 100 of Hawai'i's artists, crafters, woodworkers, traditional Hawaiian artist, jewelers, ceramists, and weavers. |
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Book Signing of Island Life 101: A Newcomer's Guide to Hawai`i
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
270 Dairy Road, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Jill Engledow |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-5459 |
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Come to Boarders Books Music Movies & Cafe and get the book "Island Life 101" signed by the author Jill Engledow! |
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Maui Contractors Foundation 3rd Scholarship Golf Tournament
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
1333 Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
The Dunes at Maui Lani |
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Admission: |
Two man team scramble: $300 ($150 each person) |
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Phone: |
(808) 281-8284 |
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Come and enjoy the 3rd Scholarship Golf Tournament! The tournament is a two man scramble. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. Tee sponsors: $500 (includes one two man team). |
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Makawao Town In Bloom
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
Baldwin and Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Place: |
Makawao Town |
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Phone: |
(808) 572-6877 |
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Come to Makawao town for a wonderful day and night of sidewalk sales and specials at area shops! Also, there will be food from surrounding restaurants, an art opening at Viewpoints Gallery, and more! There also will be a bazaar at Pookela Church, which is up Olinda Road, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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Classics to Modern
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
Kahekili Highway, Waihee, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
4:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Studio Maluhia |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 876-1854 |
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Come to Studio Maluhia and enjoy the Ebb & Flow performance "Classics to Moderns!" Musicians such as, Scott Anderson (violinist), Robert Pollock (Pianist), James Warren (playing music of Bach), Mendelssohn, Hindemith, and others will be playing. |
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MAPA's Spring Extravaganza: Two Shows!
May 10, 2008 to May 11, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
May 10: 7:00 p.m. May 11: 3:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
Both shows: $24 for adults, $18 kids 12 and younger; One Show: $15 for adults, $11 kids 12 and younger, plus applicable fees |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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FIRST SHOW: Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop
Maui Academy of performing Arts will be presenting this annual dance concert! There will be hip hop, jazz, and tap dancing by dancers of all ages. Watch Maui's finest young dancers strut their stuff!
SECOND SHOW: Ballet: Carmen and Don Quixote
Come and enjoy watching magnificent ballerinas perform two Spanish ballets. |
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Na Holo Wahine 2008 -- All Women 5K
May 10, 2008
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Address: |
Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
8:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
Start: Kanaloa Ave; Finish: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens |
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Admission: |
$23 entry fee; $18 VIRR member; $28 day of race |
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Phone: |
(808) 283-7951 |
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This event is a women run/walk, no men, men can help cheer on all the women! The course is a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk and is a loop beginning at Kanaloa Avenue and ending at Maui Nui Botanical Garden. This event is a benefit for the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Awareness Program.
Packet pick ups and/or late registration is on May 9 at The Runners Paradise, Maui Mall, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Also, registration the day of the race will be form 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. |
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Curt Lee Benefit
May 11, 2008
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Address: |
68 North Market Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Iao Theater |
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Admission: |
$10 |
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Contact: |
Louise Lambert |
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Phone: |
(808) 205-3971 |
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Come to enjoy music and help out Curt Lee! This concert is a benefit concert to help raise funds for Curt Lee who recently was diagnosed with cancer. Featuring artist such as Emma Veary, Sam Ahia, The Olinda Chorale, Sal Godinez, Mary Dread, Neto Peraza, Jose Ortiz, Tom Cherry, and more will donate their musical talent. There also will be a silent auction which will feature art, an autographed guitar, a Curt Lee 1972 bootleg album, music lessons, and much more! |
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Natural Ground: The Intentions of Three
May 11, 2008 to June 15, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Schaefer International Gallery |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come to Schaefer International Gallery and enjoy the works of art by three different artist from different islands! Lynne Gilroy is an artist of the air, sea, and sky of Maui and uses strong design in structural, layered compositions. Linda Kane makes 3-dimensional sculptuaral elements. Randy Takaki lives and works on Hawai'i and creates abstract sculptures. |
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Mothers' Day Peace, Hope and Unity Gathering
May 11, 2008
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Address: |
275 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
In Fron of Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Alma En Paz |
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Phone: |
(808) 214-9864 |
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Help bring peace to the States and come to the Mothers Day Peace Gathering! The theme is everyone standing together for peace, hope, and unity. Bring large signs with your own messages or visit website for sign ideas. |
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Boz Scaggs with the Matt Catingub Orchestra
May 12, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
$55, $65, $75, $85, plus applicable fees |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy rhythm and Blues, Soul music, early rock and roll, raw delta, Chicago blues, and even the Matt Catingub Orchestra! Boz Scaggs has been in the Steve Miller's Blues Band during the Bay Area scene which helped revolutionize American rock and roll. Then he went solo and produced hits such as: "Lowdown," "Georgia," "Harbor Lights," and "What can I say." The Matt Catingub Orchestra will be a 30 member orchestra.
Food & beverages served started at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. |
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Poetry Reading at Lahaina Public Library
May 13, 2008
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Address: |
680 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
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Place: |
Lahaina Public Library |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Bobbie Best |
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Phone: |
(808) 662-3950 |
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Come to Lahaina Public Library to hear poems and/or read your own or favorite poems! You can read your poem any style you please, whatever is comfortable to you. |
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Maui Chamber of Commerce's May Business After Hours
May 14, 2008
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Address: |
192 Maalaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Ocean Center - Seascape Restaurant |
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Admission: |
$10 for members; $20 for non members |
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Contact: |
Kayla |
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Phone: |
(808) 871-7711 |
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Come to the Seascape Restaurant and enjoy the Maui Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours! There will be wonderful food and great door prizes. Time Warner Oceanic Cable will have their latest cable TV services and the Maui Ocean Center will provide a tour of the Marine Mammal Discovery Center from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
If you are interested in attending RSVP with Kayla or e-mail the Maui Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible because this event is limited 100 seats. |
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Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy
May 15, 2008 to May 17, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
Thursday/Friday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
$25-65 |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Enjoy this wonderful performance by Cirque Dreams! This show will take you into the magical forest through the air and on stage. The cast features soaring aerialist and spin bending contortionist with a lush setting filled with unpredictable designs, special effects, amazing choreography, and over 150 spectacular costumes!
Food & beverages served each evening starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. |
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17th KA HULA PIKO HULA FESTIVAL
May 15, 2008 to May 17, 2008
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Address: |
Kaluakoi Road, Maunaloa, HI 96770 |
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Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Papohaku Beach Park |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Louise Bush |
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Phone: |
(808) 553-3673 |
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Come and Join Molokai to celebrate the Hula Piko Hula Festival (a celebration of the birth of hula)! There will be a variety of entertainment, food, and hand made crafts made by the people of Molokai. Also, a series of lectures will be given by Halau Hula O Kukunaokala beginning Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Ka Luna O Iwi Pavilion. |
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Frank De Lima
May 16, 2008 to May 17, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - McCoy Studio Theater |
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Admission: |
$25, 1/2 price kids 12 and younger |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy one of the Islands most popular and loved comedian, Frank De Lima! Frank De Lima entertains all generations with his outrageous sense of humor and spontaneous wit. He will integrate Hawaii's diverse cultures into his own comedic routines.
Light dinners, desserts & beverages available for purchase starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. |
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8th Annual Maui Matsuri Presented by Island Honda
May 16, 2008
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Address: |
68 North Market Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Iao Theater |
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Admission: |
$10 |
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Phone: |
(808) 870-0115 |
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The Matsuri Festival will kick off at Iao Theater where there will be a Maui Matsuri karaoke contest. The winner will receive a cash prize of $500, a trophy, and a chance to compete in the upcoming KZOO Karaoke Taikai which will be held in O'ahu.
Tickets available at:
- Credit Associates of Maui, Wailuku
- Goodies ‘n Things, Maui Mall
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8th Annual Maui Matsuri Presented by Island Honda
May 17, 2008
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Address: |
310 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Community College |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Kay Fukumoto |
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Phone: |
(808) 283-9999 |
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The Matsuri Festival will continue on May 17 at Maui Community College. The College will be transformed into a bunkamura (Japanese village)! There will be arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. There will be showcases of the best of Maui County’s Japanese and Okinawan talent. Also, participate or watch many contest such as the Pukalani Superette Happy Bento Bako contest, the Sam Sato Saimin Eating contest, the Iwamoto Natto Eating contest, along with the Araki-Regan and Associates, LLC Children’s Kimono contest.
Since the theme is “Kodomo No Tame Ni” (for the sake of the children) there will be a komodo corner where there will be free hands on crafts for kids. Hello Kitty will be ready to greet her fans. Japanese Superheros such as, The Kikaida Brothers and Inazuman will take pictures with fans and sign autographs.
Also there will be an exhibit of an antique sword collection, ikebana, tea ceremony, bonsai display and entries for the Manga and Art Contest. The festivities will end with a community obon dance. |
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International Festival of Canoes
May 18, 2008 to May 31, 2008
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Address: |
525 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
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Place: |
Kamehameha Iki Park and Banyan Tree Park |
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Contact: |
Lahaina Town Action Committee |
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Phone: |
(808) 667-9175 |
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Come and enjoy traditional arts of Polynesia and the Pacific! Discover the making of poi pounding boards, the art of traditional tattoos, how a wooden planked surfboard was shaped, or even how the 'awa ceremony is performed! On May 18, the festival will start at Kamehameha Iki Park where Lahaina's Hawaiian warrior group will offer an ancient greeting ceremony to visiting carvers. Then on May 19 through May 30, canoes from Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawai'i, and the Marshall Islands will be created at Kamehameha Iki Park. There also will be tiki and marine sculptures from Tonga and Hawaiian drums, ki'i, and a koa surfboard.
In the center of Banyan Tree Park, there will be displays of canoes, surfboards, and drums from previous years. Also, at Banyan Tree Park there will be cultural workshops and demonstrations of Polynesian arts and skills on selected days. From May 19 - 25, an island style arts and craft fair, where local musicians and dancers will be featured on stage once a day will be held at Banyan Tree Park every day from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Finally on May 31, beginning at 10:00 a.m. the parade of canoes will start the full day of closing festivities and ceremonies. Then in the mid afternoon there will be food booths, souvenir T-shirt booths, and informational boots at Kamehameha Iki Park. Form 4 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. a continuous line up of Hawaiian bands will perform on stage at the park |
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Paia Mantokuji 31st Annual Bazaar
May 18, 2008
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Address: |
253 Hana Highway, Paia, HI 96779 |
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Time: |
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
Mantokuji Mission, Paia |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Contact: |
Rev. Kenji Oyama |
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Phone: |
(808) 579-8051 |
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Fax: |
(808) 579-8120 |
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Come and enjoy the Paia Mantokuji Annual Bazzar! Items for sale include: foods, such as, sushi, chow fun, nishime, ohagi, and baked goods; craft items, new and used clothing, potted plants and much more! |
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Maui Waena Intermediate School Band Concert
May 20, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy wonderful music brought by the Maui Waena Intermediate School Band! |
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Brown 'Ohana: Generations
May 24, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - McCoy Studio Theater |
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Admission: |
$30, 1/2 price kids 12 and younger |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy several generations of the Brown 'ohana musicians! From Wai'ehu, Maui, they help to perpetuate the 160 year old art form of kī hō‘alu (slack key where the first and last strings of the guitar are tuned to D instead of E and the strings are picked individually, not chorded). Brothers, Kevin and Sheldon Brown of Wai'ehu Sons Band fame join together with Kevin's son Ikaika to perform their family traditions, talk story, and talent passed from generation to generation.
Food & beverages served starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. |
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Public Reading of To Honor Mau: The Voyage for the Hokule`a Through Micronesia
May 24, 2008
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Address: |
658 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
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Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Pioneer Inn - Confrence Room |
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Come to Pioneer Inn and listen to the reading of the book "The Voyage for the Hokule'a Through Micronesia in English and Hawaiian! Hawaiian Immersion students, Teacher Liko Rogers from Princess Nahi'ena'ena Elementary School, and Hawaiian culture expert Ed Lindsey will be joining the event. Also books and photographs in the book will be sold after the reading. 25% of proceeds go to go to the Polynesian Voyaging Society. |
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Iao Intermediate School Band Concert
May 29, 2008
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Address: |
One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
7:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Castle Theater |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy wonderful music by the Iao Intermediate School Band! |
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