May 17 Friday
A string quartet that “has everything” is part of a stellar lineup of musicians coming to Maui in May. Among the other eight are a “thrillingly good pianist,” a clarinetist with “inexhaustible virtuosity,” and a violinist whose playing has been called “breathtakingly beautiful.” Their concerts in the 42nd Maui Classical Music Festival are scheduled May 17 at Makawao Union Church, May 20 at Keawala’i Congregational Church in Makena, May 22 at Wananalua Congregational Church in Hana, and May 24 and 26 at the historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Returning after an acclaimed performance here in 2019 is the Formosa Quartet of violinists Jasmine Lin and Eric Gratz, violist Matthew Cohen and cellist Deborah Pae. With them will be violinists Sean Lee and Susie Park, pianists Rohan De Silva and Zhenni Li-Cohen, cellist Amir Eldan and clarinetist Yoonah Kim, along with violist Yizhak Schotten and pianist Katherine Collier, the festival’s music directors since it began in 1982. The Formosa Quartet plays with “focused intensity and extraordinary musicianship,” the San Diego Union has written. Another critic wrote, “Not only does the Formosa Quartet play beautifully – each member has charm to burn. They have everything.” Violinist Lin was a prize winner in the International Paganini Competition and took second prize in the International Naumburg Competition for a style described as “electrifying assertiveness” and “virtuosic abandon.” Gratz, also a prize winner at national and international competitions, became the youngest concertmaster in North America at age 22 when he accepted the post in 2013 with the San Antonio Symphony. Cohen was a special prize winner at the prestigious Primrose International Competition, and cellist Pae has been acclaimed for “extraordinary musicianship” and “magical” playing. New to the Maui festival is pianist Li-Cohen, winner of the 2017 New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition, Astral Artist’s 2016 National Auditions, the Grieg International Competition in Norway, and the unanimous 1st Prize at the Concours Musical de France. A “thrillingly good pianist,” said the New Yorker. Among pianist De Silva’s awards are the best accompanist special prize at the ninth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Violinist Sean Lee, praised by the New York Times for “breathtakingly beautiful” playing, was a recipient of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher career grant. Park, recently appointed first associate concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra, was won top honors at the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and the Wieniawski Competition in Poland. Eldan is a winner of the Juilliard Competition. He has served as principal cello of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and guest principal with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. At age 22, he became the youngest member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, where he was associate principal cello. The “inexhaustible virtuosity” praise for clarinetist Kim came from the New York Times. She has won the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition, the George Gershwin International Competition and the Vienna International Competition.
Join us for the Stars Tonight at Bishop Museum! Examine the skies with a presenter in our planetarium, featuring the stars, planets, astronomical highlights, and other stories of the current season. Weather permitting, stargaze with volunteers from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society after the show.
This event takes place in-person at Bishop Museum's J. Watumull Planetarium, featuring an hour-long live presentation. Advance online registration is required.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the continuation of the Artist 2 Artist series with host Henry Kapono performing with special guest artists. Tonight the series features special guest Jerry Santos and added guest Josh Kahula.
Henry Kapono rose to immense popularity with the phenomenon of Cecilio & Kapono (aka C&K) as half of the duo with Cecilio Rodriguez. They helped forge the sound of ‘70s Island music, with laid-back contemporary rock that voiced the feelings of an entire generation in Hawai‛i. Today he is one of Hawai‘i’s most popular recording artists and presides over Kapono Inc, one of Hawai`i's top multi-function entertainment companies.
Jerry Santos began his legacy in 1973 with the Hawaiian musical group Olomana and has maintained an influential presence on the Hawai`i music scene. As a founding member and lead singer of the legendary group, Olomana, Santos helped create a unique and easily recognizable musical style, blending Hawaiian music with contemporary rhythms.
Tickets: $45, $55, $75 (plus applicable fees) / Tickets sold online only at MauiArts.org
Take a step back in time to the wonders of parlor magic. Enter a reception museum setting with your host who shares wonderous curiosities & oddities from strange lands in time. Then the magic truly starts as they guide you the right to pass through a secret portal & enter into a beautiful Victorian theatre full of antiques & splendor. Get comfortable as for your enjoyment we have gathered the world’s finest magicians waiting to astound & amaze you & of course comedy! Magic & comedy go hand in hand! We have two shows a night 5pm & 7.30pm except Dark Tuesdays. Family fun for everyone as keiki too love to be astounded & believing in magic is good for the soul. Admission includes a cocktail/virgin cocktail & we have GA seating & VIP front row. Kamaaina pricing too. Make your reservation at http://www.hotel-magic.com
Mobile bartending crew Nikki's Sandbar takes over Proof Social Club with a special cocktail menu and deals on bookings.
Featuring:Pop-up grindz by Tacos de Cacheton - street taco classicsLive music by global funk band Brighter Side of Sol
FridayMay 179pm21+NO COVER
Proof Social Club1154 Fort Street Mall #10Honolulu, HI 96813
May 18 Saturday
The North Shore Country Market is a non-profit that has served the North Shore and greater Oahu community for 25 years. We provide vendors an opportunity to see if their product can become a viable business. We offer farm fresh produce, flowers, jewelry, photos, kiddie clothes, wood products, delicious sweets, ono burritos and more. We have a loving community of vendors and welcome families, visitors, everyone. Come have fun!
Support Families Affected by the Lahaina Fire.
Help RevoluSun raise funds to provide power through solar energy to ‘Ohana Hope Village, a thoughtfully designed master community for Lahaina fire survivors. Through the non-profit, Project Empower, you too can help give Maui families a rent free, utility free home, outside of shelters and hotel rooms, for a minimum of three years while they rebuild their homes in Lahaina.
EVENT SCHEDULELive DJ Yoga Flow8:30am - 9:30amStart your day with an invigorating live DJ yoga flow with Yoga Room Hawaii & a set by Chris Pineapple, followed by fresh coffee & pastries by ARVO.
Suggested donation: $40(Includes a complimentary Empower Maui t-shirt)
Shop for Maui12:00pm - 4:00pmSupport local vendors offering a unique shopping experience with merchandise benefiting Maui all in one place.
Come join us for this month’s book sale, which will continue to be INSIDE the library. We’ll have displays featuring adult paperback fiction, young adult’s and children’s books, Hawaiiana, non-fiction, cookbooks, and other interesting specials.
As always, all funds raised will support the programs and services of our libraries in Kealakekua and Kailua Kona. We hope to see many of you there this weekend and come prepared to spread aloha.
You can donate books in good condition at the Kailua-Kona Library Back Bay on Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 am.
For the month of May, all Books and Media items from the following sections will be 50% off: Textbooks, Academic Workbooks and Teacher's Aide Books as well as all Cookbooks also at 50% off. During the second week of May from 5/6/24 - 11/6/24 the HK Bookstore will have a 50% off Storewide sale which will include Books, DVDs, LPs CD, Puzzles, Games, Comics etc.Finally, the Book store will also have sudden pop-up sales of different genres so stop by and take a look. The prices are incredible !
Join us on Saturday, May 18th for the Hala Festival as we celebrate one of Hawaiʻi's most iconic native trees. Cherished for its versatile uses in weaving, leimaking, and other traditional practices, hala holds a special place in Hawaiian culture. Join us from 10am-2pm to learn from expert weavers and cultural practitioners and discover how you can play a role in protecting hala for future generations. Enjoy hands-on workshops, live entertainment, local vendors, and much more! This event is organized by the Big Island Invasive Species Committee in collaboration with Pōhaku Pelemaka.