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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events Maui May 2008 |
Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture
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BOBBY INGANO -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT Place: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858 Date: 5/7/2008 Experience the sweet steel guitar playing of Bobby Ingano and catch one of his contagious smiles as he appears with host George Kahumoku Jr to perform traditional Hawaiian-style music and share authentic "talk-stories." "Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime |
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LEDWARD KAAPANA -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT Place: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858 Date: 5/14/2008 Ledward Kaapana delights audiences with his easy-going style and rascal charm. He joins host George Kahumoku Jr, bringing his mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and extraordinary baritone and falsetto voice. "Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime |
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"NIGHT AT THE REEF" @ MAUI OCEAN CENTER Place: Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma'alaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, 270-7088 Date: 5/15/2008 Maui Ocean Center celebrates International Year of the Reef in 2008 by launching a new program, inviting the public to visit the aquarium's Living Reef exhibits after-hours. Volunteers from local eco-organizations will be present with information on the state of Hawaii's coral reef eco-systems. Pupu and beverages will be available for purchase. www.mauioceancenter.com |
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ANNUAL MAUI MATSURI & JAPANESE KARAOKE CONTEST Place: Iao Theater, 68 N Market St, Wailuku, HI 96793, 870-0115 Date: 5/16/2008 through 5/17/2008 Annual Maui Matsuri & Japanese Karaoke Contest. Presented by Maui Matsuri Karaoke at the Historic Iao Theater. Singers throughout the United States are eligible to compete! Two divisions: Junior (up to age 64) and Senior (65+). The grand prize winner will win $500 cash prize, trophy and be eligible to compete in the 2008 KZOO Karaoke Taikai to be held on Oahu this Fall. Contest Entry Forms and Admission Tickets are available at: Credit Associates of Maui, Ltd.'”1817 Wells Street, Wailuku, Maui, Goodies 'n Things'”Maui Mall, Kahului, Maui, Omochaya'”55 Pukalani Street, Pukalani, Maui, OR by visiting www.mauimatsuri.com. Admission: $10 |
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES CULTURAL EVENT Place: Kamehameha Iki Park, Front Street, Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761, (808)667-9175 Date: 5/18/2008 through 5/31/2008 Master Carvers from across the Pacific come together with Hawaii's carvers to create real canoes & tikis from wood logs, daily 9am-5pm, on Front Street in Lahaina. Demos of old-style surfboard, drum and thatched house making are also featured with cultural arts lessons & performances at public locations in Lahaina. |
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DENNIS KAMAKAHI -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT Place: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858 Date: 5/21/2008 Hawaii's most prolific songwriter, Dennis Kamakahi is a singer and gifted guitarist committed to the ki ho`alu (slack key) tradition. Dennis performs traditional Hawaiian songs and shares "talk-stories" with host George Kahumoku Jr."Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime |
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MAKANA -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT Place: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858 Date: 5/28/2008 Makana's music transcends category and trend by integrating elements ranging from folk and rock to traditional Hawaiian slack key. Makana performs traditional Hawaiian songs and shares authentic "talk-stories" with host George Kahumoku Jr."Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Aloha Pavillion at Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime |
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