THURSDAY, MARCH 10
GENERATIONS OF ISLE MUSIC AT FREE SHOW
For three generations, the Brown ohana has been helping to perpetuate the 160-year-old art of ki ho'alu, or Hawaiian slack key. Now, three musicians from the Maui family, brothers Kevin and Sheldon, along with Kevin's son, Ikaika, will perform together during a free concert from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Baldwin Home Museum in Lahaina. The Browns have strong musical roots and multiple albums among them. Presented by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the show is part of the Hawaiian Music Series program that features local artists each month. For details, lahainarestoration.org or 661-3262.
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George Kahumoku Jr.
A Slack Key Lu‘au
'MARVIN'S ROOM' TAKES STAGE AT SHS
"Marvin's Room" takes the stage at 7 p.m. at Seabury Hall Performance Studio. For details, see Backstage.
SLACK KEY MASTERS - KAWIKA KAHIAPO
Slack Key Masters with George Kahumoku Jr. will feature Kawika (David) Kahiapo, of the Na Hoku-award winning band Kaukahi, at 7:30 p.m. in Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $25 for standard and $45 for VIP, plus applicable fees, available at www.mauiarts.org or 242-7469.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
BALDWIN HIGH
PRESENTS 'OLIVER!'
Baldwin High School's "Oliver!" starts at 7 p.m. in its auditorium. For details, see Backstage.
SEABURY'S 'MARVIN'S ROOM' CONTINUES
"Marvin's Room" takes the stage at 7 p.m. at Seabury Hall Performance Studio. See Thursday's listing.
MAUI ONSTAGE'S 'CATS' OPENS AT IAO
Maui OnStage's "CATS" opens this weekend, starting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater. For details, see Backstage.
NATION BEAT WILL HEAT UP CHARLEY'S
New York band Nation Beat will heat up Charley's in Paia at 9 p.m. For details, see Maui Beat.
MAISEY RIKA WILL PERFORM UPCOUNTRY
New Zealand songstress Maisey Rika will perform with guitarist brother JJ Rika at 9:45 p.m. at Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli in Makawao. For details, see Maui Beat.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
WHALE, OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL IN LAHAINA
Presented by the Lahaina Town action Committee, the two-day Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Banyan Tree Park is spouting with art, entertainment and activities for all ages. Musicians Al Nip, Wilmont Kahai'ali'i, Indio & Avi, Lui Williams, Michael Kollwitz, Kulewa, Richard D., Rabid Fiddlers, Kalani Smythe, Keoki Ruiz & Friends, and J&J will perform; and marine-themed art, keiki contests and a touch pool exhibit will be offered. Admission is free. For information, visitlahaina.com.
SLACK KEY STARS AT MAKENA LUAU
Top isle slack-key musicians, along with New Zealand star and special guest Maisey Rika, will perform at "A Slack Key Lu'au" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keawala'i Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Makena. The event features George Kahumoku Jr. with Da 'Ukulele Boyz; Napua Greig Makua; Sterling Seaton; Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uku; and the Keawala'i adult choir, Na Leo Nahenahe. Tickets to the annual luau are $35 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. For details, call 879-5557 or e-mail keawalai@hawaii.rr.com.
'OLIVER!' CONTINUES ON BALDWIN'S STAGE
Baldwin High School's "Oliver!" takes the stage at 2 and 7 p.m. in its auditorium. See Friday's listing.
FREE 'PARTY AT THE PAVILION' KICKS OFF
MACC invites the community to join the celebration of a new beginning for the Yokouchi Pavilion, Courtyard and Morgado Hall. The free "Party at the Pavilion" from 4 to 8 p.m. includes nonstop entertainment with musicians, up-and-coming bands, hula halau and student choirs, along with keiki activities, food, a fireworks display and prize giveaways. For details, see Maui Beat or visit www.mauiarts.org.
FASHION FOR HOPE TO BENEFIT GOOD CAUSE
Fashion For Hope, an evening including live entertainment, a silent auction, isle vendors, a fashion show, pupu, champagne and more, will benefit The Will Smith Foundation and its work with the fire department to help create a new safety booklet for Maui County children. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mala Wailea. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door, available at Karamel Collection in Paia, 151 Hana Highway; Valley Isle Day Spa,1847 S. Kihei Road; or by calling 463-7614.
'MARVIN'S ROOM' CONTINUES AT SHS
"Marvin's Room" takes the stage at 7 p.m. at Seabury Hall Performance Studio. See Thursday's listing.
'CATS' TAKES THE IAO THEATER STAGE
Maui OnStage's "CATS" continues at 7:30 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
WHALE AND OCEAN ARTS FEST IN W. MAUI
The Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Banyan Tree Park. See Saturday's Listing.
'OLIVER!' PERFORMS AT BALDWIN HIGH
Baldwin High School's "Oliver!" continues at 2 p.m. in its auditorium. See Friday's listing.
MAUI ONSTAGE'S 'CATS' AT IAO THEATER
Maui OnStage's "CATS" continues at 3 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing.
'ELIXIR OF LOVE' AT THE CASTLE THEATER
San Francisco's Pocket Opera Company will team with Maui Pops Orchestra to present "The Elixir of Love" by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in MACC's Castle Theater. For details, see Maui Beat.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
FREE PERFORMANCE DURING ONO AT IAO
Maui OnStage presents "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater. The free One Night Only event offers theatrical storytelling takes a funny, insightful and heartwarming look at the profundities of everyday life. For details, visit mauionstage.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
CELEBRATING BAILEY BOOK AT MUSEUM
A book signing and celebration for Maui author Linda Decker's new biography "Edward Bailey of Maui: Teacher & Naturalist, Engineer & Artist," will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Refreshments will be served; entry is free. For details, call 244-3326.
