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Maui Attractions Newsletter
May 2008 In case you missed them, my last month's blogs: April 2008
Events
Not 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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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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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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Jolie The Clown
May 15, 2008
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Address: |
1159 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 |
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Time: |
10:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
Makawao Public Library |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 573-8785 |
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Come to Makawao Public Library and help celebrate Children's Book Week with Jolie the Clown! The 45 minute program with Jolie the Clown will include laughter, fun, and merriment. This program is suitable for children ages 3 and older. |
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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: |
$35 - $65, plus applicable fees |
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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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The Laws of Eternity
May 16, 2008 to May 17, 2008
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Address: |
170 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 |
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Time: |
Friday: 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Maui Beach Hotel |
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Admission: |
FREE |
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Phone: |
(808) 877-0051 |
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Come to Maui Beach Hotel and watch a special screening of the Japanese animated film called "The Laws of Eternity!" The Laws of Eternity is a fantasy and spiritual adventure that follows four high school students, who study the most advanced scientific technology, as they travel through layer after layer in the spiritual world on a mission to save the world. This film is dubbed into English.
Friday: film is in the Maui Room
Saturday: film is in the Molokai Room |
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Variety Show
May 16, 2008 to May 18, 2008
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Address: |
1650 Kaahumanu Avenue, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
Frinday/Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 5:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Baldwin High School's Loudon Mini Theater |
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Admission: |
$8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for ages 17 and younger |
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Phone: |
(808) 984-5656 |
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The "Red Carpet Madness: A Variety Show Extravaganza" will be presented by the Baldwin Performing Arts Learning Center and the Baldwin Guild! The director Linda Carnevale is promising audience participation competitions, original skits and poofs, and creative dances. All of which is student produced! |
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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, plus applicable fees |
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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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Hoolina 08
May 17, 2008
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Address: |
1650 Kaahumanu Avenue, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Baldwin High School Auditorium |
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Admission: |
$10 donation is required |
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Phone: |
(808) 283-7543 |
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The fifth anniversary celebration of Na Hanona Kulike ‘O Pi‘ilani will honor the cultural contributions, performance artistry and the ongoing traditions of the Beamer, Brown, Lake, and Veary families! The pre-show, food, and crafts begin at 4:00 p.m. and the performances will be from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Hui Malama Learning Center on the weekdays. |
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Annual Charity Walk
May 17, 2008
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Address: |
South Papa Avenue, Wailuku, HI 967936 |
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Time: |
7:00 a.m. |
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Place: |
War Memorial Soccer Field |
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Admission: |
Walkers must have a minimum of $35, those under 18 is $25 |
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Phone: |
(808) 244-8625 |
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Help participate in this annual charity walk and help raise money for charities! The walk is a five mile walk that weaves through Central Maui. Five aid stations will be along the walk providing refreshments and giveaways to walkers. At the end of the walk, walkers will be treated to food booths, kid activities, and live entertainment. All registered walkers will have a chance to win a round trip vacation for two to Las Vegas, a neighbor island weekend getaway, hotel stays, a Hobie kayak, dinning certificates, and more!
For more information click here for the event information PDF. |
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Aisha Kahlil
May 17, 2008
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Address: |
810 Haiku Road, Haiku, HI 96708 |
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Time: |
7:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
The Studio Maui |
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Admission: |
$15 |
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Phone: |
(808) 575-9390 |
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Come to The Studio Maui and enjoy music by Aisha Kahlil of a Capella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock! Kahlil is a key component to the ensemble after being notice by one of the original members. She earned the title of Best Soloist in 1994 from the Contemporary A Capella Society of America. |
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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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Willy Wonka Junior
May 17, 2008 to May 18, 2008
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Address: |
68 North Market Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
Iao Theater |
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Admission: |
$12 for adults, 48 for kids 10 and younger |
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Phone: |
(808) 280-9591 |
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"Willy Wonka Junior" will be presented by Maui OnStage, Gamekids, and director Steven Dascoulias! This performance is an adaptation of the children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Songs from the movie will be featured in the show. |
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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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Reggae On Da Rocks
May 18, 2008
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Address: |
Kanaloa Avenue, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
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Time: |
Gates open at 3:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
War Memorial Stadium |
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Admission: |
$25 in advance |
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Phone: |
(877) 714-7688 |
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Come to War Memorial Stadium and enjoy music by Jamaican reggae stars Freddie McGregor, Half Pint, Da'Ville and Mad Cobra, Maui's Inna Vision, BUBZ, Dub 5 Band, and Mele Pono! Tickets available at all The Water Store locations and Xenon Cellular. |
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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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Martha at Maui
May 31, 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: |
$20 |
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Phone: |
(808) 242-SHOW (7469) |
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Come and enjoy this wonderful show dedicated to Martha Graham, the mother of contemporary dance! Richard Move in "Martha at Maui" is presented by Manhattan Mama's Coconut Cabaret. A portion of proceeds go to the Maui AIDS Foundation. |
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Natural History
Kauna'oa
(Cuscuta sandwichiana)
 The kauna'oa kahakai vine was a gift the goddess Pele left on the beaches of the Hawaiian islands. The goddess began her epic voyage from Kukulu-o-Kahiki to the Hawaiian archipelago to get away from her enraged sister, Namaka-o-Kaha'i, the sea goddess. On a small islet near Nihoa, she placed a lei made of kauna'oa on the beach. This lei was the first of many lei recorded in the stories about Pele and her youngest sister Hi'iaka. (Hi'iaka also was moved to leave a lei made of lehua blossoms on the islet , and because of this the islet was given the name "Lehua Island."
Apparently, the plant spread throughout the islands. Much later, after Pele had established her home on the Big Island, Hi'iaka undertook a quest to Kauai and back for the goddess. On her return voyage, while they were at Pu'uloa on O'ahu, Hi'iaka asked her traveling companions to make a lei kauna'oa.
Kauna'oa is an indigenous green to yellow-orange parasite from the dodder family whose slender stems grow like a web over shrubs and fields, along roadsides and above the high water mark on the leeward beaches.
It is not particular about what host it chooses. It attaches itself to whatever plant happens to be around and sometimes kills its host. Its stems have specialized roots called "haustoria," which penetrate into host tissues to absorb nutrients. It is also known as orange dodder or beach orphan vine.
Its scientific name, Cuscuta sandwichiana, means "a tangle of hair from the Sandwich Islands." The word "cuscuta" is derived from the Arabic "kuskut," which means "a tangled twist of hair." In the old literature it is called "the motherless plant" because of its parasitic nature.
 The plant's tiny yellowish flowers are so small they are barely visible. They cluster at the leaf scale axils. The leaves are little more than scales on the plants. Tiny round green fruits develop from the flowers. Often these green fruits are surrounded by the withered corolla from the flower. The fruits are eaten and dispersed by birds.
The miniscule dark, reddish-brown seeds germinate and root in the soil first, and then the plant takes on its parasitic lifestyle. The juvenile plants have a small root system that rapidly degenerates. By the time they are mature, the plants are not connected to the ground at all.
The old Hawaiians wore kauna'oa lei when visiting the seashore, just as they made lei from certain seaweeds. This distinctive lei is often chosen by modern hula dancers to wear during their performances. To make the lei, the stringy, yellowish-orange vines are gathered and soaked in water. They are then twisted and sometimes braided together to make an open-ended, horseshoe-style lei. Binding thread is not necessary to hold the stems together. Because of its parasitic nature, the kauna'oa binds itself if the lei is allowed to stand a few hours before it is worn.
In ancient times kauna'oa was also used as a medicine. It was given to women after childbirth and to treat chest colds.
Kauna'oa is found on all of the main islands in Hawaii except Kaho'olawe and Kaua'i, from sea level to 900-feet elevation. In the legends and old songs, the island of Lana'i was noted for its kauna'oa. As a result, lei kauna'oa was chosen as the official lei for that island in modern times.
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Arts & Culture
Ecosystems In Flux
 One of the most fascinating things about Maui is the diversity of climates and physical environments that make up our island home. If you're tired of the weather in one part of the island, we tell each other, relief can be found just by driving for an hour or two until you get to another part.
The island has been divided into numerous ecosystems by scientists who like to categorize such things. An ecosystem is defined as "a community of organisms interacting with its physical environment." About 150 of these ecological communities have been identified. They include aquatic ecosystems that include waterways, lakes, ponds and pools; subterranean ecosystems that go underground and terrestrial ecosystems that are described by their elevation, how much moisture they receive and the kinds of plants and animals that live in the area.
Of course, in the past 1,500 years or so of human habitation, there have been many changes to the naturally occurring ecosystems that existed before people came to the island. Humans change things. They build homes, construct roads and install all of the other amenities of civilization. They bring in many useful plants and animals, and generally make things comfortable for themselves and for their own favored plants and animals. They use the available resources of the land.
Wet valley bottoms and the moist slopes of mountains become prime sites for agriculture and, later, preferred living areas. Forests get logged. Dry coasts are transformed into the favorite gathering places for visitors and others for whom "life is a beach." From the tops of the mountains, down to the sea, intrusions of people and alien animals and plants have taken a toll on the native plants and animals and continue to change the landscape and affect the native ecosystems in many ways. Efforts are being made to preserve what is left of the natural ecosystems, but it seems to be a losing battle.
The coastal areas lie from 0 to 100 feet elevation, along the seashores of all the islands. (The key environmental factor is the reach of sea spray.) All other lowland areas are from 0 to 3,000 feet. The areas between 3,000 to 6,000 feet are called montane, while those at 6,000 to 9,000 feet are subalpine. Everything over 9,000 feet in elevation is called alpine.
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