THURSDAY, JUNE 9
RICHARD HO'OPI'I TO PLAY FREE CONCERT
Grammy winner and falsetto master Richard Ho'opi'i will treat Lahaina listeners to a free concert from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the Baldwin Home Museum lawn on the corner of Front and Dickenson streets. In 2003, the artist released his first solo album, "Ululani," a mixture of favorite songs from his Maui hometown, Kahakuloa. He was presented the National Endowment for the Arts Folk Heritage Fellowship, America's highest honor for traditional artists. The concert is presented by The Lahaina Restoration Foundation as part of its ongoing Hawaiian Music Series. For details, call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
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Richard Ho’opi’i at Baldwin Home Museum
Photo courtesy of LRF.
MUSIC, WINE, FOOD AND MORE AT FEST
Dance off the calories with local band An Den during the oldest food and wine event in the nation, the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. The 30th anniversary will kick off today and continue through Sunday in various venues at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Meet top winemakers, sip from hundreds of selections, pair it with farm-fresh Maui ingredients cooked by top chefs. For details, see story in Dining or call 665-9160 or visit www.kapalua.com.
FINAL WEEKEND TO SEE 'GREATER TUNA'
ProArts Inc.'s final weekend of "Greater Tuna" kicks off at 7:30 p.m. during its discounted Kama'aina Nights. For details, see Backstage.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 10
THE KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FEST CONTINUES
The anniversary event will continue from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. See Thursday's listing.
EMCEE / OPEN MIC AT DA RUSH IN S. MAUI
Rush into an evening of Maui hip-hop artists and wave riding from 6 to 9 p.m. at Da Rush near LuLu's in Kihei. Hosted by Goldawn Won & The Universe, the emcee / open-mic event will benefit The Seed Project, with a requested donation of $5. Local youths face many challenges, and The Seed Project helps redirect their futures with workshops in the multimedia realm, focusing on their talents and developing their skills, according to the organization. For more information, visit www.groupspaces. com/theseedproject.
HUMAN WITH DIVINO & FRIENDS CONCERT
Human with Divino & Friends will bring more music to Maui with his seventh annual tour. The artist's roots, rock and country sounds fuse catchy lyrics and funky dance beats. Human will play at 6 p.m. at Kipahulu Kitchen in Kipahulu. Cost is $5. Opening performances by Rainbow Mana, and Michael Sky. T. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, www.thehumanrevolution.com.
'GREATER TUNA' CONTINUES IN KIHEI
ProArts Inc.'s "Greater Tuna" continues with a performance at 7:30 p.m. See Thursday's listing.
OLD SCHOOL NIGHT GETS DANCE GOING
Get your groove on with Maui Beach Hotel's "Old School Night" from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kahului hotel. Dancing - and maybe even sequins - will hit the dance floor when favorites from the '70s and '80s hit the speakers. Cover is $5. For details, 872-9301, www.mauibeachhotel.net
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11
THE KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FEST CONTINUES
The anniversary event will continue from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. See Thursday's listing.
JIMMY MAC & THE KOOL KATS CONCERT
Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats will play a benefit concert for Shriners Hospitals from 5 to 10 p.m. at Stella Blues Cafe in Kihei. Ocean Langlois, 13, organized the benefit to thank local Shriners organizations for years of free medical assistance as she was born with a leg defect that required multiple surgeries. A silent auction will also be held. Tickets at the door are $25 for show and pupu and $15 for show only. For details, visit www.stellablues.com.
MISS MAUI FILIPINA COMPETITION STARTS
The 52nd Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship Pageant will showcase five contestants vying for the title of Miss Maui Filipina 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Lahaina. For details, previous story.
ZENSHIN DAIKO BACK AT CASTLE THEATER
Zenshin Daiko returns to Castle Theater for its 12th annual festival featuring Kagami Kai at 7 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. A taiko production is athletically balletic as drums are pounded in vibrant synchronicity with body movement. Kagami Kai is a mochi tsuki group (which literally means they pound mochi while playing along to the beat) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and younger, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit www.mauiarts.org.
OBON SEASON KICKS OFF AROUND MAUI
Summer means the start of the obon season and the Japanese cultural events are getting under way at missions throughout the island. Puunene Nichiren Mission will host an service at 7 p.m. and dance at 8 p.m. The mission is located at 9 Ani St., Kahului. For details, call 871-4831.
'GREATER TUNA' PLAYS AT KIHEI'S PROARTS
"Greater Tuna," a ProArts production, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. in Kihei. See Friday's listing.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 12
THE KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FEST CONTINUES
The anniversary event will continue from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. See Thursday's listing.
FINAL SHOWING OF 'GREATER TUNA'
The final performance of "Greater Tuna" takes the stage at 3 p.m. at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. See Friday's listing.
ALL-STAR LINEUP AT REGGAE FESTIVAL
Promising to be one of the biggest concerts of the summer, the inaugural Republik Music Festival, presented by BAMP Project, will feature an all-star reggae lineup with Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Rebelution, The Dirty Heads and The Green, at 4 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. For details, see Maui Beat.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
STAR-STUDDED MAUI FILM FEST KICKS OFF
The 2011 Maui Film Festival gets under way with a screening of "Page One: Inside The New York Times" at 5 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center and the Opening Night Twilight Reception at 5:30 at Capische Restaurant at Hotel Wailea followed by Celestial Cinema screenings and a Starry Night Moondance at Tommy Bahama.
