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Island Events: May 21, 2015

TODAY, MAY 21PAMELA POLLAND GUEST PERFORMER AT PICNICTraditional Hawaiian musician Pamela Polland will perform at Picnic for Poki at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku. The free event begins at 11 a.m. and includes refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or mat and a lunch. For more information, call 871-7720.FRIDAY, MAY 22CONCERT SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MUSICIANA benefit concert will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. for Maui violinist Andrea Walls at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea. A hand injury has kept Walls, a member of Soul Kitchen, from performing, and the ...

MUST SEE: ART=MIXX * SATURDAY

MIX AND MINGLE AMONG ART. ArT=Mixx: AquaSonic will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The interactive mixer aims to connect art and the audience, and is inspired by the work of French artist and composer Celeste Boursier-Mougenot, whose sound installation is currently on display in the Schaefer International Gallery. The artist's installation is presented in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and uses inflatable pools of water with floating crockery to create a continuous yet random sound collage. It will be open for ArT=Mixx and can ...

Island Events: May 14, 2015

FRIDAY, MAY 15MAKAWAO TOWN PARTY FUN FOR WHOLE FAMILYExperience the "Spring Time Blues" at the Makawao Third Friday town party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring a classic car show and music by Rosalind Modica's Blues Society on the main stage. Performances will also include Makawao Elementary School 5th-graders, Sweet Yum Yum Beets and DJ Blast. There will be food for sale, crafts, children's entertainment, a puppet show and more.BENOITS TO PERFORM TOGETHER AT 'AMI 'AMISee Kendall Benoit, daughter of talented musical duo Phil and Angela Benoit, in her concert debut at 'Ami 'Ami Bar & ...

Sip Away: Maui Brewers Festival * Saturday

THE FUN IS ON TAP. Enjoy a tribute to craft brews while supporting the Maui Arts & Cultural Center at the seventh annual Maui Brewers Festival. Sample the creations of 37 breweries and taste pupus from 26 Maui restaurants and caterers from 4 to 7 p.m. at the MACC's A&B Amphitheater. The event will also feature live performances by local-style reggae funk band Riddum Station, the Aloha Bluegrass Band and the Freeradicals Projekt. General admission tickets are $60 in advance, $70 the day of and are available at box office, by calling 242-7469 or by visiting www.mauiarts.org. ...

Voting for 2015 Best of Maui contest underway

It's time again to make your voices heard. Cast your vote for The Maui News' annual Best of Maui readers poll - featuring the island's best restaurants, activities, resorts and shopping.Support your favorite businesses, from the best place to nosh pizza and the best resort for a getaway to the best spa for pampering and more by making sure they win in their category.Check out new categories, such as Best Ribs and Best Fitness Club/Gym. Please note that this year, we're asking you to fill out at least 20 categories for your vote to count.Ballots are now running in The Maui News and will ...

Must See: Seabury Hall Craft Fair * Saturday

MORE THAN 100 ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS. The Seabury Hall Craft Fair opens from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school campus in Makawao. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and younger are admitted for free. The annual event, a fundraiser for Seabury financial aid programs, features more than 100 artists and crafters, along with food, children's games, pony rides, a silent auction and a rummage sale. Entertainment includes George Kahumoku Jr., Joel Katz and others. For more details, call 572-7235.