SPECIAL EVENTS

SOUTH PACIFIC
Date: July 9th - 17th, 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: Maui Tropical Plantation, Maui
Contact: Carolyn Wright (publicist - Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA)), 808-244-8760, carolyn@mauiacademy.org
Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars at Maui Tropical Plantation with Maui Academy of Performing Arts' production of South Pacific. Under the direction of David C. Johnston, a cast of forty adults and teens will bring Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved wartime romance to life. alternativehawaii.com. Bring a blanket or low chair for lawn seating or call 244-8760 for special needs seating. Showtime is 7:30 pm on July 9-11 & 15-17. For more information, visit www.mauaicademy.org. For tickets, call the MAPA Box Office at 244-8760.

BEGINNING LAUHALA WEAVING CLASS AT BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Date: July 29th, August 5th, 12th, 26th and September 2nd and 9th, 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku, Maui
Contact: Nicole McMullen (Executive Director), (808) 244-3326, baileyhousemuseum@clearwire.net
A 6-week “Beginning Lauhala Weaving” class on Thursdays this summer at the Bailey House Museum. Learn to prepare hala leaves and weave your own lauhala project with kumu Pohaku Kaho`ohanohano, who has been teaching weaving for 17 years. alternativehawaii.com. The class will be July 29, August 5, 12, 26 and September 2 and 9 from 6pm to 8pm and will be limited to 12 people. The cost is $50 for members of the Maui Historical Society and $60 for non-members. Please register by July 16th by calling the Maui Historical Society at 244-3326 or e-mailing at baileyhousemuseum@clearwire.net. alternativehawaii.com. The Maui Historical Society was founded in 1951 and is the oldest historical and preservation society on Maui. Its mission is to Collect, Preserve, Study, Interpret and Share the History, and Heritage of Maui. As a 501(c) 3, donations to the Maui Historical Society are tax deductible to the fullest extent of existing law. Your gift ensures that the past is there for future generations.

ONGOING EVENTS

MAUI CULTURAL LANDS, INC. - MALAMA HONOKOWAI
Date: January 1st 2010 through December 31st 2015, 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Pu'ukoli'i Train Station, Lahaina, Maui
Contact: Puanani Lindsey, (808) 572-8085, ekolumcl@hawaii.rr.com
In Honokowai Valley, restoration of an ancient farming archeological site has been ongoing, and, on Saturdays, dedicated volunteers venture deep into the realms of Honokowai for five hours of restorative work. alternativehawaii.com. Efforts include preserving cultural resources, stabilizing archeological sites and reforest the area using native Hawaiian plants. Volunteers meet at Puukoli'i Train Station in Lahaina, every Saturday, at 9 a.m. The day usually ends at 4 p.m. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent; wear a hat, protective clothing, and bring gloves if available; Be prepared to get dirty and enjoy the camaraderie. alternativehawaii.com. Groups and families are welcome. MCL is asking for your help to care for our land, our heritage, and our future.

HUI NOEAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Place: 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao (Upcountry)
A unique paradise for the arts awaits you at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center. They have art education programs for adults and children, art exhibits, and a gift shop, on an historic upcountry estate with magnificent grounds. Their mission is to encourage and promote the development of artistic expression and creativity in the individual and to stimulate a broader appreciation and understanding of the visual arts as a vital language in our culture. Call: (808) 572-6560 or visit their site.

BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Place: 2375-A Main St., Wailuku (Iao Valley)
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Offers short courses and lectures in Hawaiian history and culture throughout the year as well as other events. Excellent Hawaiian arts and crafts can be found in the Museum Gift Shop. Classes and lectures open to visitors. Call: (808) 244-3326 or visit their site.

STOP BY THE LAHAINA VISITOR CENTER
Date: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Place: Historic Old Lahaina Courthouse at Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
Staffed by community volunteers and managed by LahainaTown Action Committee, the Visitor Center's purpose is to provide free, friendly and unbiased information to visitors and others seeking cultural, historical or current knowledge about Lahaina and old LahainaTown. Call: (808) 667-9193.

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ongoing Ranger / Naturalist programs include guided walks, hikes, as well as programs on geology and natural and cultural history and 15 to 20 minute presentations. In the Summit area, special evening star watching programs are conducted periodically. Occasionally special all day and half day hikes, three day service trips, or full moon hikes are offered. Call: (808) 572-4459 between 9am and 3pm for current schedule.

ASTRONOMY TOUR OF THE STARS
Date: Nightly
Time: 8, 9 or 10 p.m. plus Fri. & Sat. at 11 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali (West Maui)
A brilliant tour of the stars is given nightly on the roof for one hour. Astronomy-quality telescopes are set up for viewing pleasure by the star guide. Call: (808) 661-1234.

SUNSET CLIFF-DIVING
Date: Every evening
Place: Sheraton Maui, Kaanapali (West Maui)
The Sheraton Maui rests atop the famed black rock, Puu Kekaa, site of many Hawaiian legends. A torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony is enacted each evening right before sunset. The public can watch a young man in ancient Hawaiian garb light torches as he runs to the rock's summit. Perched at the top, he dives off the cliff into the calm waters surrounding the landmark. Call: (808) 661-0031.

WHALERS VILLAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Place: Kaanapali Resort (West Maui)
Enjoy free entertainment and activities at Whalers Village Center Stage. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, watch Polynesian dances from 6:30 to 7 pm then Tahitian dances from 7:30 to 8 pm. Take a lei-making class on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 2 pm or take a hula lesson from 3 to 4 pm on Thursdays. Sundays feature Sunset Jazz from 6 to 9 pm. Whalers Village is open from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily. Call: (808) 661-4567.

45 TON TALKS
Date: December-April every Tues.& Thurs.; May-November only on Tues.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale NMS, 726 South Kihei Road, Kihei
This free one hour "talk story" will highlight everything you want to know about humpback whales. Join Sanctuary volunteers and staff for an interactive fun-filled presentation perfect for all ages. Call: (808) 879-2818.

FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT
Date: Every Friday Evening, Year-round
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Lahaina Town (West Maui)
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town for special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its nick-name of "The Art Capital of the Pacific," due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. Call: Lahaina Event Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HE UI CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: Varied Weekend Schedule
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Place: Lahaina (under the Banyan Tree)
A gathering of Hawaiian artists and crafters display, sell, and demonstrate cultural arts and crafts; live Hawaiian music is featured; and community members give talks on their culture. Free. Call: Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HULA - ARTS AND CRAFTS
Place: Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina
Keiki (children) hula every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Polynesian dancers every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Call: (808) 661-5304.

THE MAUI PANIOLO DANCE ASSOCIATION
Date: Weekly
Place: Tavares (Pukalani) Community Center (Upcountry Maui)
The Maui Paniolo Dance Association is dedicated to country dancing on Maui. They meet once a week, offering free lesson(s) at the beginning hour. Open dance is from 8-10 PM. $3 donation requested. Clean, family, atmosphere. No partner required. For more information, please call (808) 572-0494 or visit their site.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT SERIES
Date: Every Wednesday Evening
Place: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua (West Maui)
Experience Hawaii’s unique cultural legacy with the most notable Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Artists. Call: 1-888-669-3858 (toll free) or visit their site.

KAIOLOHIA KAI SMITH AT HANA MAUI
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hotel Hana Maui
Kai skillfully presents his lovely falsetto styling and traditional Hawaiian mele. Call: (808) 248-8211.

SUPER SUMMER SLEEPOVER AT MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Date: June 15 - August 17 (Jun. 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10 & 17)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
For Ages 3rd - 8th grade. Come Sleep with the Sharks!! Join Maui Ocean Center’s Education Team for a special overnight event with a new theme each night! Reservations required. Limited space. $55/child (15% member discount). Call: (808) 270-7075 or (808) 270-7085 for specific Dates & Themes.

CORAL SPAWNING SPECTACLE 2009
Date: July 24th
Place: Maui Ocean Center
Witness live coral spawning! Explore the wonder of coral reproduction in the romantic setting of the aquarium after dark! View spawning footage from 2008 on the Big Screen as you wait for the real thing to begin. Enjoy complimentary desserts and coffee, and a cash bar will be available. Reservations highly recommended. Call: (808) 270-7088.

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