THURSDAY, DEC. 15
CONCERT AND HULA SHOW IN WAILUKU
Enjoy the sounds of the season with a "Picnic for Poki" concert and hula show at 11 a.m. at the historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku, 103 S. High St. Presented by KPOA Radio 93.5 FM and Roselani Place, the free event offers live Hawaiian entertainment by Na Leo Lani O Maui, a community choir under the direction of Gale Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero, along with Halau Hula Kauluokala.
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Friday Town Party • Makawao
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ISLE LIBRARIES HOST PLAY FOR CHILDREN
In celebration of the holidays, "Sugar Plum Fairies & Teddy Bear-ies" will be presented at various public libraries this month. Peter and Melinda Wing will share stories, songs and skits about this magical time of the year during the interactive family performance. The 45-minute show, geared toward ages 3 and older, is free. The schedule is as follows: 2:15 p.m. today at Lanai Public & School Library; 10:30 a.m. Friday at Kihei Public Library; 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hana Public & School Library; and 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wailuku Public Library.
NEIL SEDAKA TO TAKE THE STAGE AT MACC
Neil Sedaka will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. For details, see Maui Beat on Page 3.
DANIEL HO AND TIA CARRERE IN CONCERT
Slack Key Masters, hosted by George Kahumoku, presents Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the MACC's McCoy Studio Theater. For details, see Maui Beat.
PROARTS PRESENTS 'RUTHLESS!' MUSICAL
"Ruthless! The Musical" by Joal Paley and Marvin Laird plays at 7:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. For details, see Backstage.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 16
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight continues with film screenings starting at 2 p.m. through 8 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
MAKE MERRY WITH MAKAWAO'S PARTY
The holidays are in full swing, and Makawao will bring even more merry with its Friday Town Party from 5 to 9 p.m. "Makawao Gives: A Hawaiian Holiday Party" will feature a paniolo holiday parade from 5 to 6 p.m., when Baldwin Avenue at Makawao School to Liquor Shack on Makawao Avenue will be closed for cowboys and gals on horses, horse-drawn wagons, marching groups and farm tractors. Music includes Kepa, Atyana Shapiro-Leiste, Benny Uyetake, Kalama ukulele band, Elaine Ryan and Lydia Panzik. Food, crafts, store and vendor specials will be offered.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT THE STUDIO MAUI
Live entertainment, children's activities, food, a silent auction and more are in store at the Holiday Show & Celebration, a Roots Community School fundraiser, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Studio Maui in Haiku. The event includes performances by Roots students; Japanese/Indian dancer Akari Ueoka; musicians The Uncalled Fors, Wesley Furumoto and Sundance & Windcloud. Entry is $15 for adults, $7 for kids. Call Roots at 250-7988 or visit www.rootsmaui.com.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT MAKAWAO CHURCH
Musical Voices Maui will present "A Christmas Concert" featuring The Olinda Chorale at Makawao Union Church at 7:30 p.m. Special guests include Cellano (Lotus Dancer, piano and Silvina Samuel, cello) and soloists Leighanna Locke and Robert Brantly. Music direction is by Sarah Oppenheim Beggs and Gary Shin-Leavitt. Suggested donation is $15. Contact Musical Voices Maui at 270-2066 or musicalvoicesmaui.org.
PROARTS PRESENTS 'RUTHLESS!' MUSICAL
"Ruthless! The Musical" plays at 7:30 p.m. at the ProArts in Kihei. See Thursday's listing.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 17
'GENERATIONS' WITH KEALI'IKANAKA'OLE
Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner Kekuhi Kanahele Keali'ikanaka'ole offers an intimate concert with her mother, Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele, and her son, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole at 7:30 p.m. at the MACC's McCoy Studio Theater. "Generations" highlights Kekuhi - a daughter, wife, mother, educator, scholar, dancer, vocalist, composer, cultural leader, role model - and her music, a depiction of what it means to be Hawaiian today. Tickets are $30, plus applicable fees, available from the MACC. See www.mauiarts.org.
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight continues with screenings starting at 1 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
'STARRY NIGHT' WITH NA LEO LANI O MAUI
Maui community choir Na Leo Lani O Maui, led by Uluwehi Guerrero and Gale Wisehart, presents its third annual holiday concert "Starry, Starry Night" at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theatre in Wailuku. Kumu hula Guerrero and special guest Lei'ohu Ryder will sing melodies of the season and Hawaiian favorites. Doors open at 7 p.m. Assigned-seating tickets are $20, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ka'ahumanu Church. For ticket information, call Richard Castro at 280-8557.
PROARTS' 'RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL! PLAYS
"Ruthless! The Musical" plays at 7:30 p.m. See Thursday's listing.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 18
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight films continue with screenings starting at 1 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
'RUTHLESS' TAKES THE STAGE IN SOUTH MAUI
"Ruthless! The Musical" plays at 3 p.m. in Kihei. See Thursday's listing.
HARP, CHOIR, ORGAN, SOPRANO IN CONCERT
Harpist Tatyana & Friends present "A Christmas Concerto with Harp, Choir, Soprano and Organ" at 4 p.m. at Makawao Union Church. Enjoy enchanting Christmas carols and classical selections by Bach, Mozart, Caccini and others - performed by Maui musicians. Suggested donation at the door is $10.
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MONDAY, DEC. 19
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight continues with screenings starting at 2 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
BALLROOM DINNER, DANCE IN KAHULUI
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association will sponsor a Christmas dinner and dance from 6 to 10 p.m. at Maui Beach Hotel's Elleair Ballroom in Kahului. Tickets are $38 through Friday, then $50 until the event and at the door. For more details, call 244-3263.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 20
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight films continue with screenings starting at 2 p.m. through 8 p.m. at Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
'ONCE AN ANGEL' WILL TAKE WAILUKU STAGE
Christ the King Youth Ministry premieres "Once An Angel" at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. For more information, see Backstage.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
FIRSTLIGHT FILMS AT CASTLE THEATER
FirstLight continues with screenings starting at 2 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Castle Theater. See Friday's listing.
HOLIDAY DANCE BASH, CLASSES IN S. MAUI
The Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy will host holiday dance classes and a dance party in Kihei. Salsa and quickstep classes will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a DJ dance party from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Classes and party is $10 per person; party only is $5. Adults only. Donate wrapped gifts for Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Na Hale O Wainee Homeless Resource centers. Call 879-0055 or visit www.AlohaBallroom.com.
'ONCE AN ANGEL' AT IAO THEATER
Christ the King Youth Ministry's "Once An Angel" takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Historic Iao Theater. See Tuesday's listing.
