Coming Up This Weekend

Uma Kai of Kai Kompany will be hosting Art with Aloha at this Friday July 15th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center.  This free event is a great way to watch and learn about the art of tool and weapon making from local Native Hawaiian artists.  Event goers are encouraged to ask questions.  More information available here.

Also on Friday July 15th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm, the Obon Dance Festival will be taking place at the Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  Obon season honors the spirits of those passed.  Festival will include dancing, food booths, taiko drummers and lots of festivities!  There is no charge for this event.

On Saturday July 16th, come out to Sugar Beach and help at this month’s beach clean up event.  Volunteers who come out to help will receive lunch and refreshments donated by local restaurants.  Clean up time starts at 9:00 am.  Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water.  All clean up supplies will be provided.  This event is organized by Maui Surfrider.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

 

Events This Weekend

This Friday, July 8th join Marc Takahe in SpiritDance.  The method of this dance is learning to move from the inside out.  Participants are encouraged to use inner expression in their outer dance.  Located at The Studio Maui, cost to join is only $15.00!  For more information or to register visit The Studio Maui website.

Seth Grabel from the hit television show America’s Got Talent will be performing this Saturday July 9th at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina at 7:00 pm.  Seth is a highly sought after performer who has appeared on such major networks as ABC, Extra, and Bravo.  To purchase tickets visit the Maui Theatre website here.

On Sunday at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, Maui Made Sundays will take place from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm.  Come enjoy this free event that includes live music, Polynesian entertainment, and locally made food and products.  The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center website has more information.

Have a great weekend!

Happy 4th Of July!

Happening This Weekend….

This Friday June 24th is Art Night in Lahaina Town.  Special gallery shows, artists in action, and refreshments all free of charge.  The Lahaina Visitors Center has a map of participating galleries.  This is a recurring event that takes place each week on Friday!  Come enjoy from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The Reggae Summit Hawaii tour will be taking place at The Maui Tropical Plantation on Saturday June 25th.  Doors open at 4:00 pm. This is the summers biggest festival of the year.  Reggae super star Third World will be performing.  For information on this event as well as where to purchase tickets, visit the Reggae Summit website here.

Keep the music vibe going on Sunday at the 25th annual Ki Hoalu Guitar Festival.  Gates will open at 12:30 pm at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.  Be prepared to hear some of the best slap key guitar players in all of Hawaii!  This is a family friendly event.  Bring your own chairs and blanket and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn!  For information on the confirmed line up, as well as the menu of available food items for purchase, visit the Maui Arts website here.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

Maui Film Festival Happening Now!

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Photo courtesy of the Maui Film Festival website

It’s that time of year once again!  The Maui Film Festival is taking place now and running through June 19th.  The Celestial Cinema located at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course will be screening films on a 50 foot screen all solar-powered.  Other screenings will be taking place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Castle Theater, plus special parties and events will be going on at other locations. Some of the Honorees and Luminaries expected at this years festival include Colin Farrell, Emma Roberts, Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Clint Eastwood just to name a few.

The Maui Film Festival is also a culinary event.  The event kicked off at the Molokini Gardens with the Taste Of Summer Party.  Tomorrow’s event is the Taste of Chocolate at the Four Seasons Resort from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  View the Taste of Chocolate menu here.  Saturdays event is the Taste of Wailea at the Wailea Gold & Emerald golf course.  View the menu for Saturday here.

All information for this event can be found on the Maui Film Festival webpage including the schedule and information on parking. Enjoy!