THURSDAY, APRIL 19
'CINDERELLA' GETS PROARTS TREATMENT
"Cinderella" plays at 7:30 tonight at the ProArts Playhouse, continuing through Sunday. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating or $10 for the keiki floor seating. For reservations or more information, call 463-6550 or visit proartspacific.com. For more information, see Backstage.
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George Lopez photo courtesy of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
WORLD PREMIERE OF MAPA'S 'LESSER AHI'
"Lesser Ahi," created by Francis Tau'a and Derek Nakagawa, and directed by David C. Johnston has its world premiere at 7:30 p.m. at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. Tickets are $16 adults, $14 seniors and $12 students. For reservations or more information call 244-8760, visit mauiacademy.org, or see Backstage.
SEABURY HALL'S 23RD 'DANCE SHOWCASE'
Seabury Hall students dance to choreography by David Ward, Andre Morisette and Vanessa Cerrito at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Studio. Tickets are $11 adults, $9 senior citizens and $5 for students. For more information and reservations, call 573-1257. See Backstage.
BALDWIN THESPIANS 'PLAY ON'
Under the direction of Linda Carnevale, Baldwin High School students who have earned the honor of being Thespians present "Play On," a comedy by Rick Abbot at 7:30 p.m. in the Baldwin High School Louden Mini Theater. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors and $7 for age 17 and younger. See Backstage.
'CINDERELLA' PLAYS AT PROARTS IN KIHEI
"Cinderella" plays at 7:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse. See Thursday's listing.
'ON GOLDEN POND' OPENS AT THE IAO
Maui OnStage's "On Golden Pond" opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. . Tickets are $40, $22 and $15. For reservations, call 242-6969 or visit mauionstage.com. For more information, see Backstage.
MAKAWAO TOWN THIRD FRIDAY PARTY
Makawao Town goes "boutique chic" from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring a spring fashion show, DJ performances along with live performances, pony rides, food vendors and activities for the whole family. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ makawao
GEORGE LOPEZ AT THE MACC
TV and film comedian George Lopez shows his stand-up side in "That's the America I Live In" at 8 p.m. in Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The performance is intended for adults and contains mature content. Tickets are $43.50 and $58.50, plus applicable fees, available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or at mauiarts. org. For more information, see Backstage.
HENRY ALLEN STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL
This fourth annual festival runs Friday through Sunday, celebrating the music created on the Hawaiian steel guitar. The festival features free concerts, presentations, and hands-on workshops throughout the weekend. For a complete schedule, visit www.aecg.org.
GREG WILSON 420 COMEDY
Heralded by The New York Post and Maxim Magazine as one of the most exciting voices in Stand up comedy. The 420 Comedy Weekend starts at 9 p.m. at Stella Blues Cafe in Kihei. Headlined by The Greg Wilson will be hosted by Maui's own Doug Wyckoff and features Sunny Dennis, Teresa Sickels and comedy newcomer Inanc Ino. There will be a half-time bikini fashion show by sponsor Pakaloha Bikini's and give aways.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
20TH ANNUAL EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hana Ball Park, in Hana. Food booths featuring taro, farmers market, arts & crafts, cultural demos such as poi-pounding, Konane tournament, an info tent and all-day Hawaiian music and hula. Free. For more information, call 264-1553 or visit www.tarofestival.org This year's event is dedicated to Pekelo Cosma.
BALDWIN THESPIANS 'PLAY ON'
Baldwin High School's Thespians present "Play On," a comedy by Rick Abbott at 2 p.m. in the Baldwin High School Louden Mini Theater. See Backstage.
SEABURY HALL'S 23RD 'DANCE SHOWCASE'
Seabury Hall students dance to choreography by David Ward, Andre Morisette and Vanessa Cerrito at 7 p.m.
'CINDERELLA' PLAYS AT PROARTS IN KIHEI
"Cinderella" plays at 7:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse. See Thursday's listing.
MAPA'S 'LESSER AHI' AT STEPPINGSTONE
"Lesser Ahi," plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. See Friday's listing.
'ON GOLDEN POND' PLAYS AT THE IAO
Maui OnStage's "On Golden Pond" plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing.
139TH CELEBRATION OF THE BANYAN TREE
Lahaina Town Action Committee hosts the birthday party and Earth Day celebration. Celebrate with a birthday cake, farmers market, live music, magician, artists and hands-on art activities for children. Admission is free. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For further information, call Lynn Donovan, Director LAC 808 667 9175
SUNDAY, APRIL22
MAPA'S 'LESSER AHI' AT STEPPINGSTONE
"Lesser Ahi," plays at 2 p.m. at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. See Friday's listing.
BALDWIN THESPIANS 'PLAY ON'
Baldwin High School's Thespians present "Play On," 5 p.m. in the Baldwin High School Louden Mini Theater. See Backstage on Page 5.
'ON GOLDEN POND' PLAYS AT THE IAO
Maui OnStage's "On Golden Pond" plays at 3 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing.
'CINDERELLA' PLAYS AT PROARTS IN KIHEI
"Cinderella" concludes its run at 1 and 4 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse. See Thursday's listing.
MAUI EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2012
Comes to Ke'opuolani Park Amphitheater, from 10 am. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment and activities include information from environmental and nonprofit organizations, vendors, food, keiki activities, and a local farmers market. Admission is $7, keiki free. The venue is behind Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, opposite War Memorial Stadium in Kahului.
20TH ANNUAL EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL
Continues from 7:30 a.m. with a taro pancake breakfast at Hana Bay. See Saturday's listing.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
JACK JOHNSON AND FRIENDS AT THE MACC
Jack Johnson will be joined by Paul Fuga and John Cruz at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. The concerts benefit the Kokua Hawaii Foundation. Tickets are $50 and $75 (plus applicable fees), available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org. See Maui Beat.
