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Maui's own Amy Hanaiali'i will perform "A Palehua Christmas" concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater.
The performance will include classic Hanaiali'i songs as well as Christmas tunes, including selections from her acclaimed holiday album, "A Hawaiian Christmas."
Tickets went on sale to MACC members on Thursday and to the general public on Friday.
Hanaiali'i is a six-time Grammy nominee and 18-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, according to a MACC news release. Her concert will pay tribute to the award-winning song "Palehua," a beautiful mountain on Oahu that inspired Hanaiali'i and the late Uncle Willie K to compose some of Hawaii's most beloved songs when they united there 25 years ago. "Palehua" was named one of the best 50 songs ever written by "Honolulu Magazine." A world premiere video in honor of this milestone will be a part of the Nov. 25 program.
The concert is part of the MACC'S "Holiday Ho'onanea" series, so there will be pre-show festivities in the Yokouchi Pavilion courtyard, displays of Maui arts and crafts, dinners, snacks and a full range of beverages available for purchase.
The MACC will be collecting donations for the Maui Food Bank to distribute to those impacted by the wildfires. Patrons who bring a food bank donation will be entered into a drawing to win a post-show meet and greet with Hanaiali'i.
Tickets are $15, $25, $45 and $65, with a limited number of premiere $125 seats, plus applicable fees. MACC members receive a 10 percent discount, and tickets for keiki 12 and under are half price, though both deals exclude the $15 tickets. They are available online only at MauiArts.org.
For more information, email boxoffice@mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-SHOW (7469) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.