MAUI COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Support for the community calendar comes from the Shidler Family Foundation, celebrating excellence in Hawai'i's cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. 

At the bottom of the page:
Art exhibits and lectures
Deadlines
Ongoing community needs
 Ongoing weekly events

Wednesday, July 8

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Dennis Kamakahi at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com

Thursday, July 9

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Kaahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Friday, July 10

Music

• Steve Zuwala performs country music at 7:30 pm in Cafe Marc Aurel. 244-0852.

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Kaahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Saturday, July 11

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Kaahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Sunday, July 12

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka`ahumanu Center at 2 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Wednesday, July 15

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Jeff Peterson at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Thursday, July 16

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka`ahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Friday, July 17

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka`ahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Saturday, July 18

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka`ahumanu Center at 7:30 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Sunday, July 19

Theatre

• Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the stage production of Disney's "Mulan Junior" at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka`ahumanu Center at 2 pm.  For tickets, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Wednesday, July 22

Music

• Benjamin Verdery performs at St. John Church at 7 pm.  The concert commemorates 12 years of his Guitar Class in Maui.  Donations requested at the door to benefit the church. 878-1485. 

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Kawika Kahiapo at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Wednesday, July 29

Music

• Benjamin Verdery performs at the Lahaina Jodo Mission at 7 pm.  The concert commemorates 12 years of his Guitar Class in Maui.  Donations requested at the door to benefit the church. 661-4304. 

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Makana at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Thursday, July 30

Music

• Benjamin Verdery performs at the Keawalai Congregational Church at 7 pm.  The concert commemorates 12 years of his Guitar Class in Maui.  Donations requested at the door to benefit the church. 879-5557.

Wednesday, August 5

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series is at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Wednesday, August 12

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Dennis Kamakahi at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Friday, August 14

Event

• The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s annual Maui Calls fundraiser kicks off tonight at 6 pm.  The annual gala evening features music, live & silent auctions, and food & wine offerings. 242-2787.

Wednesday, August 19

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Ledward Ka`apana at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Wednesday, August 26

Music

• The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series welcomes Owana Salazar at 7:30 pm in the Na Pili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• TODAY THROUGH JULY 4: Viewpoints Gallery presents "4^th of July Makawao Paint-Out Invitational," an annual Plein Air exhibit featuring over twenty premier artists, painting at various venues throughout the island of Maui - from Crater to Coast.  All venues are free and open to the public.  For more information, call 572-5979 or visit www.viewpointsgallerymaui.com.

• TODAY THROUGH JULY 5: Art Maui, the premiere juried art exhibition of Maui County, celebrates its 31st anniversary this year. Art Maui 2009 opens to the public today and runs through July 5. The Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center is open 11 am to 5 pm daily, except during Amphitheater events and July 4.  www.ArtMaui.com.

• TODAY THROUGH JULY 25: Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center shows Altered Forms: A Ceramic Arts Exhibition featuring work of ceramic artists throughout Hawaii. This exhibit presents an impressive collection of work from talented ceramic artists. Gallery hours at Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.

• TODAY THROUGH AUGUST 14: Maui Community College presents "The Unnatural Act," a show featuring the paintings and books of Dr. Robert Wehrman. Wehrman, also known as the host of KHPR's "Mirror of the New," is exhibiting more than 30 of his most recent abstract oil paintings as well as copies of his books. This is your chance to see the works of this master artist first hand before the show leaves for the Los Angeles, New York, and Paris in the fall. Admission is free at the Maui Community College library.

Deadlines

• JULY 6: The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is accepting entries for its Fall 2009 showcase. Films in any genre, including feature films, documentaries, short films, Hawaii-themed films, music videos, and student films are being accepted. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2008. The festival will run from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday October 25, 2009. Entry deadline is JULY 6, 2009. Information on how to apply can be found by visiting http://www.hiff.org/entries.php.  

• SEPTEMBER 15: Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity is a writing competition encouraging Native thinkers to go public with their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in today's economic and political landscape. 500-1,600 word essays are due SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. Visit www.nativeinsight.org for complete details and more information about the contest.

• APRIL 2010: The Horkheimer/O'Meara Youth Journalism Award, named in honor of Stephen and Donna O'Meara, is open to young writers in the 8 - 14 age group. Entries will be judged on how the author takes a factual scientific event or discovery and writes an accurate story that is so exciting and informative readers will not want to put it down. Aside from accuracy, judging will be based on creativity, conciseness, and clarity. Contact donna@post.harvard.edu for complete details. Submissions are due by APRIL 10, 2010.

Open-Ended Exhibits

• Lahaina Maui hosts the "Peter Lik Gallery," which captures the natural beauty of Hawaii. Photographs include "Pele's Whisper," "Revelation" and "Evolution" showcasing the volcanic activity of the Big Island. Call the store at 661-6623 for details. Visit www.peterlik.com for information about the artist.

Ongoing Community Needs

• The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a refuge in upcountry Maui for small rainforest monkeys rescued from research labs and the pet trade.  The monkeys need volunteer animal caregivers to feed and look after them.  Call 572-8089 or email pps@aloha.net.

Ongoing Weekly Events

MONDAY

• Cafe Marc Aurel in Wailuku (28 North Market Street) presents Open Mic Night at 7 pm. A live jazz night is featured on the last Monday of the month. Admission is free. Call 244-0852 for information.

• Swing Maui, Maui's Lindy Hop and Swing Dance Scene, offers weekly group classes in Swing & Lindy Hop dancing. Classes are held from 6:30 to 10 pm in the Open Room at Kenolio Park, Kihei. Social dancing before, between and after classes. Visit www.swingmaui.org.

TUESDAY

• Randall Rospond plays solo at Beach Bums in the Shops at Ma`alaea Harbor from 5 to 8 pm. (11/5)

• The Napili Kai Foundation presents the Keiki Polynesian Show at the Napili Kai Resort from 5:30 to 6:15 pm.  

• The Maui International and Israeli Folk Dancing Group offers free folk dance sessions. The sessions are from 6 to 8 pm at Beit Shalom Synagogue in Kihei. Call 874-5397.

• Louise & Ortiz appear at Mulligan's on the Blue from 6 to 8pm. 874-1131. (Beginning Tuesday, April 28)

WEDNESDAY

• The Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy offers weekly group classes in Latin & Ballroom dancing by Maui's Only Experienced Ballroom & Latin Professional Instructor, Rita O'Connor. The Dance Classes are held from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Kihei Community Center. Visit www.alohaballroom.com.

• Unisan Sushi Bar and Grill in Wailuku presents jazz and sushi from 8 to 11 pm. Call 244-4500 for information.

• EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY: Randall Rospond and Tom Conway of the Ha`iku Hillbillys perform from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Flatbread Company in Pa`ia. Music styles range from bluegrass to folk to funk to blues to reggae.

THURSDAY

• The Ha`iku Hillbilly Trio performs from 6 to 9 pm in the Hana Hou Cafe at Ha`iku Marketplace.

• Anastasia Gilliam and Nils Rosenblad perform a variety of live acoustic jazz, blues, pop and original music at the Four Seasons Lobby Lounge in Wailea from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Visit www.voodoosuns.com for information.

• THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: Benoit JazzWorks perform at the Ma‘alaea Grill from 6:30 to 9 pm.  Call 243-2206 for information.

• EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY:  Gene Argel and Shiro Mori perform jazz music in the old world ambiance of Café Marc Aurel’s Wine Bistro from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Free Admission. The Bistro is located at 28 North Market Street in historic Wailuku. Call 244-0852 for information.

• EVERY LAST THURSDAY: The Maui SLAM! features performance poets, spoken-word artists, emcees, actors and aspirants presenting their original works of 3 minutes or less competing for a cash prize. It's at Casanova's in Makawao at 9 pm. www.mauiSLAM.com.

FRIDAY

• Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours are held every Friday from 6 to 8:30 pm. The Baldwin Home Museum is located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. The tours are led by experienced docents with refreshments following on the front lanai. For more information please visit www.lahainarestoration.org or call 661-3262. (5/28/09)

• Local entertainer Jocelyn performs at the Moana Bakery & Cafe in Pa‘ia from 6:30 to 9 pm.  Call 579-9999 for information.

SATURDAY

• Saturday Open Wine Tasting at Cafe Marc Aurel from 5 to 8 pm. Learn about wine in a casual, open environment with host Marc Aurel. 244-0852.

• Louise Lambert & Jose Ortiz perform vocal jazz, blues and R&B at the Backstreet Café in the Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.  891-2595.

• Benoit JazzWorks perform at the Ma‘alaea Grill from 6:30 to 9 pm.  Call 243-2206 for information.

SUNDAY

• Grace Church offers free international and Israeli dance sessions from 4 to 6 pm. Call 264-5214.