FRIDAY, JULY 13
ALOHA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui recently announced a long-term partnership with University of Hawaii, Maui College's Institute of Hawaiian Music (IHM). The partnership kicks off with 8 weeks of free concerts, coined the "Aloha Friday Summer Concert Series." Beginning Friday and every Friday through August 31, students from IHM will be performing in the hotel lobby between 5 and 6 p.m. The concerts are free and open to all.
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Lahaina Second Friday Celebration
Haiku Hillbilly’s photo courtesy of the band; “Piano Synergy” photo courtesy of Ebb & Flow Arts
'THE PRODUCERS' PLAYING AT THE IAO
A Maui OnStage production "The Producers,"?continues tonight at the Historic Iao Theater at 7:30. "The Producers," a Mel Brooks musical contains sexual innuendo and language and may not be appropriate for children. All-new reserved seating tickets are $15 to $28. For tickets or more information, call 242-6969; or purchase tickets online at mauionstage.com.
OBON FESTIVAL AT MANTOKUJI MISSION
Obon Festival tonight at Mantokuji Soto Mission of Paia. Service starts at 6 p.m. dancing to follow at 8 p.m. The mission is located at 253 Hana Highway, Paia.
LAHAINA SECOND FRIDAY CELEBRATION
Opening blessing by cast of Ulalena Maui at the Sea Wall across from Hard Rock Cafe will kick off festivities from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to live music at various Lahaina restaurants and clubs there will be a concert at Campbell Park from 5 to 8 p.m. by the Haiku Hillbillys. Take advantage of merchant and restaurant special offers, enjoy presentations at art galleries and learn about the culture and history of Lahaina. Tonight's event honors fishermen for the knowledge and skills that provide Lahaina's daily "fresh catch."
SATURDAY, JULY 14
'THE PRODUCERS' PLAYING AT THE IAO
A Maui OnStage production "The Producers,"?tonight at the Historic Iao Theater at 7:30. See Friday's listing for details.
OBON FESTIVAL AT MANTOKUJI MISSION
Obon Festival tonight at Mantokuji Soto Mission of Paia. See Friday's listing.
A BENEFIT FOR FULTON TASHOMBE
For many years Fulton Tashombe has entertained Maui audiences with his funky soul and jazz. Now he needs a little kokua. Fulton will have a lung transplant surgery soon and a benefit concert is being organized by Maui Jazz Society president Bill Burton, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Iao Theater in Wailuku. Vibraphone legend Emil Richards will top the bill. See Maui Beat column for list of performers. Tickets may be purchased at Sir Wilfred's in Lahaina, Main Street Bistro in Wailuku, and at the door.
EBB & FLOW ARTS' 'PIANO SYNERGY'
Works for 4 pianos by John Cage, Morton Feldman, Gerald Busby, Darius Milhaud, Thomas Osborne, Gabriel Faure, Maurice Ravel, Wallace DePue and Robert Pollock. The free performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Music Conservatory at Queen Kaahumanu Center. Expert pianists are all Maui residents: Lotus Dancer, Anne Ku, Peiling Lin, Ruth Murata, Robert Pollock, and Beatrice Scorby.
NA HOKU HOU AWARD WINNERS CONCERT
Concert takes place from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard. See Maui Beat column on page 3 and 4 for details about performers. Tickets are $25 general admission seating, $45 reserved table seating, and a limited number of VIP packages are available (plus applicable fees). Call 242-SHOW (7469) or visit MauiArts.org.
'MAUI WALK OF HEROES' CELEBRATION
Akaku: Maui Community Television is hosting its second annual "Maui Walk of Heroes" celebration and fundraiser at Akaku Center, 333 Dairy Road in Kahului, beginning at 5 p.m. Akaku will be honoring Kumu Tau'a, Amy Hanaiali'i and Uncle Richard Ho'opi'i. Comedian Andy Bumatai will host the event which will include music by the honorees, a live telethon and silent auction. Three Akaku Center restaurants will offer food specials. At 8 p.m., Akaku will present a free outdoor screening of Catherine Bauknight's award-winning film, "Hawai'i: A Voice for Soveriegnty." For more information about the event, call 871-5554 or visit www.akaku.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
'THE PRODUCERS' PLAYING AT THE IAO
A Maui OnStage production "The Producers,"?at the Historic Iao Theater at 3 p.m.. See Friday's listing for details.
