THURSDAY, DEC. 6
THE KATINAS UPLIFT AT CASTLE THEATER
Brothers Joe, James, Jesse, Sam and John Katina will launch their concert tour on Maui for fans at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Their Christian music ranges from urban gospel to R&B licks. They also perform hits from their holiday project, "Sounds of Christmas." Jeremy Passion opens at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15, $20 or $30, plus fees. Call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
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Katina Brothers on Thursday
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
MAKANA WITH PALS LONO AND LOPAKA
From opening for Santana in Germany to Peter Gabriel in the U.K, Makana dazzles the world as a solo slack-key artist. Now, he'll team with percussionist Lopaka Colon and bassist/vocalist Lono at the MACC at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30, $45 or $55 VIP on Morgado Lanai. Preshow food by Three's Bar & Grill. Call 242-7460 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
FESTIVAL OF HARPS IN THE McCOY THEATER
Celebrate the enchantment of the holidays with harps of various eras strummed by Maui's top musicians in songs from Middle Ages to present. Benefits Hospice Maui. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC in Kahului. Cost is $17 adults; and $12 for seniors and students with ID (plus fees). Call 242-7469 or visit mauiarts.org.
FIRST FRIDAY BRINGS SANTA TO WAILUKU
Santa Claus is coming to town during Wailuku's First Friday town party. Market Street will be closed to vehicles and the holiday parade begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Clay Mortensen on the Maui Thing stage, and Maui High School Band at the Banyan Tree, both at 6:30 p.m. Then listen to headliner, Kahulanui, at 7:30 p.m. Other highlights will be magician Brenton Keith; cartoon characters Dora, Elmo and pals; slack-key at Wailuku Coffee Co., photos with Santa; beer and wine garden; and book signing and coffee at Lori's Hair Shack.
'THE WIZARD OF OZ' at the IAO THEATER
Follow the yellow brick road to the last weekend of shows for Maui OnStage's version of the family classic, "The Wizard of Oz." The curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. Seats are?$15 to $28. For tickets, call 242-6969 or purchase at www.mauionstage.com. See Backstage for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT IN LAHAINA
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in LahainaTown tonight from 6 to 9 for special gallery shows, featured artists in action and refreshments all free and open to the public.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE PLAY BY PROARTS
Enjoy an electrifying lineup of 40 hit songs from the '50s and '60s by Leiber and Stoller in this fun review by Pro Arts. This is opening night and kamaaina night. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at ProArts Playhouse at Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei. Cost is $25 adults; $22.50 with local ID. Call 463-6550. See Backstage for further details.
NA MELE O MAUI AT THE MACC IN KAHULUI
The 40th annual Na Mele O Maui Song & Art Competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Free event. Sponsored by Ka'anapali Beach Resort. The Ho'opi'i Family will be honored. See Movies: Song/Art for more details.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
TWO SHOWS OF MAPA'S 'NUTCRACKER SWEETS'
Maui Academy of Performing Arts will dish up this family-friendly production of 150 students with guest dancer Taylor Soma set to the timeless Tchaikosky score. A must-see over the holidays. Cost is $20 adults; $17 kids 12 years and younger. Preshow dinner by Three's Bar & Grill. Call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
MAKAWAO TOWN'S HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Santa will arrive at 9:30 a.m. with the Seabury Marching Band. He will reappear at 3 p.m. at the Makawao Public Library, where there will be a book sale. Kids may also enjoy free pony rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., painting and ornament making. Joyful Hearts will sing Christmas carols, and restaurants and shops will all offer specials.
BUDDHIST CHANTING AT LAHAINA JODO
The first U.S. performance of Gochikai, the Five Wisdom Group, will be free and open to the public from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 661-4304.
MAUI ONSTAGE: 'THE WIZARD OF OZ'
Maui OnStage presents "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing for more information.
AN EVENING WITH MAKANA AT HYATT
The benefit for Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation will feature master slack-key guitarist Makana, food for purchases, no host bar, silent auction and free validated parking from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. Cost is $45; $1,500 for VIP tables of 10. Call 667-4434.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE PLAY BY PROARTS
The musical continues this evening at 7:30 p.m. See Friday's listing for more details.
FESTIVAL OF HARPS IN THE McCOY THEATER
This popular holiday harps show repeats tonight at 7:30. See Friday's listing for more details.
SUNDAY, DEC. 9
WILLIE KALIKIMAKA IN CASTLE THEATER
The versatile Native Hawaiian entertainer, Willie K, will stack old favorites and new hits like gifts piled under the tree in his popular holiday show. Enjoy his vocal range and guitar talents as he plays with family and friends in house at 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater. Cost is $12, $28 or $37, plus fees. Preshow dinner will be by Aloha Events Catering. Call 242-7469.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE PLAY BY PROARTS
The musical by ProArts will continue this afternoon at 3 in Kihei. See Friday's listing for more details.
MAUI ONSTAGE: 'THE WIZARD OF OZ'
Maui OnStage presents, "The Wizard of Oz" at 3 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. See Friday's listing for more details.
