SPECIAL EVENTS

MAUI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOWS
Date: April 8th - 10th, 2010 - Place: Maui Mall
Date: May 6th - 8th, 2010 - Place: Maui Mall
Date: October 1st - 4th, 2010 - Place: Maui County Fair Show Fairgrounds
Contact: Victoria Cheromcka - President, mauivictoria@gmail.com

JUNIOR REID LIVE IN CONCERT
Date: April 16th, 7 pm, 2010
Place: Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui
Contact: Martina Borjesson (Hawaii Pacific Entertainment), martina@tnblive.com, (808) 242-SHOW (7469)
Thompson's Productions presents worldwide reggae legend "Junior Reid Live In Concert" at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, opening with "Katchafire", New Zealand's hottest reggae band. alternativehawaii.com. The former lead singer of Black Uhuru, with chart topping hits including the monster sensations One Blood and This is Why I'm Hot (remix), will perform live on Friday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. General admission tickets are available for advance purchase for $35 or for $40 day of show, plus applicable fees. alternativehawaii.com. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 13 and can be purchased at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Box Office by phone 242-SHOW (7469) or online at www.MauiArts.org. Tickets are also available for purchase at these outlets: Paia: Green Banana Internet Cafe - Located on Hana Highway; Lahaina: Old Lahaina Book Emporium - Front Street; Wailuku: Request Music - North Market Street.

UNDER MILK WOOD
Date: April 16th - 25th, 7:30 pm - 9 pm, 2010
Place: Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Maui
Contact: Carolyn Wright (Director of Programs - Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA)), carolyn@mauiacademy.org, 808-244-8760 x221
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents this Dylan Thomas classic about a small Welsh fishing village. Beautiful and bawdy, sad and sensual, the beautiful play pays tender and loving homage to the spirit that binds a small community. alternativehawaii.com. The production features a veritable who's who of Maui theater folks with 45 actors playing 60 roles. April 16-25. Showtimes are 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays. Tickets are $16 adults, $12 seniors and students.

CHORAL CONCERT: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Date: April 17th, 7 pm, 2010
Place: Kiheii Baptist Chapel, 1615 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, Maui
Contact: Lee Cone (Marketing Team - Maui Choral Arts Association), mauichoralarts@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 780-5560
Some Enchanted Evening Songs from Broadway, Musicals, and Movies Saturday, April 17, 2010, 7 pm Kihei Baptist Church, S. Kihei Road. alternativehawaii.com. Spend an evening in song and dance when the Maui Concert and Maui Community College Choruses, Celia Canty Director, perform selections from a diverse array of Broadway musicals and popular movies.... songs featured are from South Pacific, Sound of Music, Rent, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, and much, much more.

WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
Date: April 24th, 1 pm - 4:30 pm, 2010
Place: Four Seasons Resort, Maui
Contact: Carol Clark (Volunteer - Imua Family Services), cclarkcom@hawaii.rr.com, 808-280-1175
This event is a benefit for Imua Family Services and will feature a fashion show with shoes, wine from celebrated vintners, nibbles along with live and silent auction, and a Sip n Shop boutique. alternativehawaii.com

PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Date: April 28th - 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., 2010
Place: Baldwin Home, Maui
Contact: Sara Foley (public relations counsel - Lahaina Restoration Foundation), sara@mauicommunicators.com, (808) 667-0589
Celebrate Historic Lahaina, feast for the second time in more than century at Progressive Dinner at historic Baldwin missionary home and three other venues, enjoy gourmet food, music, original theater featuring hosts Charlotte and Dwight Baldwin May 28,29, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets: lahainarestoration.org or 808-661-3262 or. Sponsored by Lahaina Restoration . Foundation. Features candlelight dinner, short walks to four venues (no vehicles).

ST. JOSEPH FEAST
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, Upcountry Maui
Contact: Donna Pico (Chairperson - St. Joseph Church & School), sjcoffice@hawaiiantel.net, (808) 572-7652
St. Joseph Feast is a tradition featured Island wide that began in the late 1800's on the grounds of St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768. It's a fun filled weekend that features authentic food such as Malassadas, Portuguese Soup, BBQ Teriyaki, Sr. Georgina's Pork Adobo, Hamburgers, Shave Ice, Cotton Candy, Pizza, Mocha Freeze and other delicious food. It will also offer games, crafters, a country store, entertainment, valuable goods auction, a livestock auction and much more! Admission is free. This major fundraiser will assist with the reconfiguring and expanding St. Joseph School Early Learning Center. It also supports community programs such as feeding the homeless, distributing food boxes to those in need, giving financial assistance to those in crisis, as well as raise funds for the new multi purpose center to replace the dilapidated gym that is used for school and community functions. alternativehawaii.com. We are currently accepting applications for sponsors and crafters. As well as donations towards the valuable goods live auction. All donations are tax deductible.

ONGOING EVENTS

MAUI CULTURAL LANDS, INC. - MALAMA HONOKOWAI
Date: January 1st 2010 through December 31st 2015, 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Pu'ukoli'i Train Station, Lahaina, Maui
Contact: Puanani Lindsey, (808) 572-8085, ekolumcl@hawaii.rr.com
In Honokowai Valley, restoration of an ancient farming archeological site has been ongoing, and, on Saturdays, dedicated volunteers venture deep into the realms of Honokowai for five hours of restorative work. alternativehawaii.com. Efforts include preserving cultural resources, stabilizing archeological sites and reforest the area using native Hawaiian plants. Volunteers meet at Puukoli'i Train Station in Lahaina, every Saturday, at 9 a.m. The day usually ends at 4 p.m. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent; wear a hat, protective clothing, and bring gloves if available; Be prepared to get dirty and enjoy the camaraderie. alternativehawaii.com. Groups and families are welcome. MCL is asking for your help to care for our land, our heritage, and our future.

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