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12/31-1/6 MERCEDES-BENZ CHAMPIONSHIP
The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort
Information: (866) 669-2440 or (808) 669-2440
Tickets: (877) 772-5425
An elite field of PGA TOUR 2007 Tournament winners compete in the
2008 season-opener at Kapalua's Plantation Course for a purse of
$5.5 million
12 HOONANEA SERIES
PRESENTS:
JAKE SHIMABUKURO WITH THE MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Ukulele virtuoso and Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Jake Shimabukuro,
showcases his favorite works with scores of musicians in the Maui
Pops Orchestra
13 MAUI 15K & 5K
Lahaina Town
(808) 344-3651
Annual fun run takes you through scenic Napili and Lahaina Town’s
famous attractions, Hawaiian entertainment and refreshments provided
19 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR"
PRESENTS: DA BRADDAS
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
James Roche and Tony Silva showcase their different characters in an
outrageously funny and live performance
26 MELE SERIES PRESENTS:
AI FAMILY
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Howard and Olana Ai, founders of Halau Hula Olana and award winning
hula performers, demonstrate how the torch of Hawaiian culture is
passed through the family, one generation to the next
26 MOLOKAI MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL
Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai
(808) 553-3876
25th annual celebration of hula, Hawaiian arts & crafts,
games and food
FEBRUARY
Humpback Whales are in Maui waters
2 MELE SERIES PRESENTS:
JERRY SANTOS WITH
HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER AND BARRY KIMOKEA
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Jerry Santos of Olomana teams with rising star of falsetto and
guitar, Hoku Zuttermeister, and up-and-coming guitarist Barry
Kimokea for an evening of traditional and new repertoires
3-9 ALOHA MUSIC CAMP'S WINTER KOHOLA
CAMP
Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai
(808) 270-3090
Join the beloved Beamer family and friends, studying Hawaiian Slack
Key Guitar, ukulele, hula, olelo Hawaii, oli and more. Listen to
their stories and songs of old Hawaii.
8-9 CHINESE NEW YEAR DANCES AND STREET
FESTIVAL
Lahaina Town, Front Street
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
The Year of the Rat. Two evenings of colorful and exciting Lion
dance on Front Street, with Chinese calligraphy, arts & crafts,
games, food, firecrackers and more
9 RUN FOR THE WHALES
Polo Beach Park, Wailea
(808) 249-8811
A 5K and half marathon fun run with a 2K walk and children's fun
run, along scenic South Maui
15-16 HOONANEA SERIES
PRESENTS:
KEALII REICHEL & HALAU KEALAOKAMALIE, KUKAHI 2008
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, and Maui's shining star,
performs traditional Hawaiian and contemporary music, complemented
by his hula halau
15-17 WHALEQUEST AT KAPALUA
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
(866) 665-9160
Celebrate the humpback whales with lectures, interactive
events/displays, photo exhibitions, whale sightings and interpretive
walks, and participate in a golf tournament to benefit charities
which tees off at The Plantation Course
16 MAUI'S PARADE OF WHALES & WHALE DAY
CELEBRATION
Kalama Park, Kihei
(808) 249-8811
Annual events honoring the humpback whales that visit Maui each
winter: parade, entertainment, craft fair, games, food and displays
23 THE GREAT WHALE COUNT
Maui’s South and West Shores
(808) 249-8811
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's researchers and count the humpback
whales seen from Maui's shores, an annual event
23-24 THE WENDY’S CHAMPIONS SKINS
GAME
Kaanapali Royal Golf Course
Televised on ESPN, PGA's most legendary pros compete for $770,000 on
this newly renovated Kaanapali Royal Golf Course
28-29 TALK STORY SERIES
PRESENTS: PELE MA
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Told with passion, humor and wit, a narrative theater adaptation of
the book Pele Ma: Legends of Pele from Kauai, by Frederick Wichman
MARCH
Humpback Whales are in Maui waters
7-8 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS: AUGIE T
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music award winner, an evening with
Augie Tulba is one not to be missed
8 HAWAII MAOLI SERIES
PRESENTS:
PA KA LEO / "CHANTERS"
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Kupuna to opio, this extraordinary oli program features kumu hula
and Hawaiian practitioners performing chants, some of which have not
been heard for more than 100 years
8 HAIKU HOOLAULEA & FLOWER
FESTIVAL
Haiku Community Center
(808) 573-0338
Cultural event with entertainment, food, crafts, flower
demonstrations, farmers market and an auction
13-15 OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Celebration of the humpback whales, featuring art, Hawaiian
entertainment, exciting games and activities
15 HOONANEA SERIES
PRESENTS:
AMY HANAIALII GILLIOM
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, and Maui’s shining
star, Amy's artistic musical talents excel her as a fluent and
diverse performer
21-23 CELEBRATION OF THE
ARTS
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
(800) 262-8440 or (808) 669-6200
16th annual Celebration of the people, arts, and rich
culture of Hawaii, with workshops, demonstrations and entertainment
23 EASTER SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
(808) 661-0011
An extravagant buffet with champagne and entertainment, highlighted
with egg hunts and a petting zoo for keiki, and a visit from the
Easter Bunny
29 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS:
ANDY BUMATAI
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
Island born Andy Bumatai tickled audiences's funny bones in Hawaii
and on the continental U.S., and is now back in Hawaii
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APILI POINT RESORT presents an ongoing calendar of activities on the islands of Maui, Lana'i and Moloka'i. We update this information monthly to provide the latest information and to enhance your visit.
