Island Events: Oct. 30, 2014

October 30, 2014

TODAY, OCT. 30MAUI COMEDY FESTIVAL STARTS TONIGHTMaui joins an elite list with its inaugural comedy festival on Front Street in Lahaina boasting 20-plus performances starring more than 30 comics over four days. For more details, visit www.comedyfestival.com.ROCKTOBER FESTIVITIES BY MAUI ONSTAGEMaui OnStage presents "How Rocktober Got Its Groove Back," the sixth annual celebration of horror and fun. See BackStage or visit www.mauionstage.com for more details.LAST DAY OF HYATT HAUNTED HOUSE BENEFITHyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa presents Haunted House 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds ...

Must See: The Irish Rovers

October 23, 2014

Friday ROVIN' ON MAUI: Irish music icons the Irish Rovers will bring their rollicking songs to the MACC's Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Farewell to Rovin' Tour. Tickets are $45, $50 and $60 (plus fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.

Island Events: Oct. 23, 2014

October 23, 2014

TODAY, OCT. 23MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST DAVID LINDLEY TONIGHTLegendary instrumentalist and Grammy nominee David Lindley will perform tonight at 7:30 in McCoy Studio Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Randall Rospond will open. Tickets are $35 and $45 and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.FRIDAY, OCT. 24EMMANUEL LUTHERAN TO HOST PUMPKIN FESTEmmanuel Lutheran School will hold its 17th annual Pumpkin Festival from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Kahului campus. The free event will feature a jumping castle, games, food, pumpkins, live ...

Fall for Autumn

October 23, 2014

Even on a sub-tropical island paradise like Maui, autumn is in the air. Here are some activity and event ideas to color your world for Halloween and beyond.PUMPKIN PATCHPumpkins and gourds grow in all shapes and sizes at Kula Country Farms across from Rice Park on Kula Highway.Bring your cameras to take pictures of the pumpkin patch and the sunflower garden; walk through the corn maze; and bring your shopping bags to buy fresh produce, plants and flowers.Operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For prices on ...

Duck, Duck, Goose attracts a gaggle

October 23, 2014

On the second Saturday of each month at Ka'ana Kitchen in Andaz Maui resort in Wailea, there will be an innovative food and beverage experience for an intimate crowd called Chef Bloc Maui.First up is Duck, Duck, Goose, starting at 5:59 p.m. Nov. 8. It will be a collaboration between Ka'ana Kitchen's Chef de Cuisine Isaac Bancaco, Chef/owner Jeff Scheer of Maui Executive Catering and Chef Sheldon Simeon of MiGRANT.The objective is to create excitement of cuisine in a fun, fresh and interactive setting; and the evening is limited to just 12 seats at the marble kitchen counter."The essence ...

Must See: Fil-Am Festival

October 16, 2014

Saturday HERITAGE FESTIVAL: The Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Maui Mall. The event that celebrates Filipino American History Month will include the Master P-noy Chef, balut-eating and artist contests, as well as food vendors, live entertainment, crafts and souvenirs for sale and more. Visit www.mauifilipinochamber.com/index.php for more information.