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Island Events: January 7, 2016

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TODAY, JAN. 7

JOIN THE 25TH RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF PARTY

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Central and South Maui will hold a 25th anniversary kickoff party at 5:30 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku. This year’s relay is scheduled for June 25 to 26. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/centralmauihi.

BASSIST KURT MUROKI TO PERFORM AT MACC

Classical bassist Kurt Muroki, originally from Maui, will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. He will be joined by Joel Smirnoff on viola, Peter Wiley on cello, Joon Yoon on piano and Carmit Zori on violin. Tickets are $12, $45 or $65 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8

RECEPTION FOR LOCAL ARTIST EARL THOMPSON

Enjoy the reception for local artist Earl Thompson from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lahaina Arts Society’s Banyan Tree Gallery. Thompson’s featured exhibit “Peek into the Surreal” will hang in the gallery through Feb. 2. Artist Anyes Barber is the featured artist in the Old Jail Gallery. Barber’s exhibit consists of various multimedia pieces inspired by Maui in the past three years and will be featured through Jan. 31. For more details, call LAS at 661-0111.

CELEBRATE SECOND FRIDAY IN LAHAINA

Have a good time at the Lahaina Town Party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Park featuring music, hula with Maui Jam and local ono grinds. The park is located on Front Street across from Pioneer Inn. Friday night is also Art Night in Lahaina. View live glass blowing, painting by local artists at Kai Pua Gallery and enjoy refreshments at other galleries. Check out www.mauifridays.com for a complete list of galleries. For more information, call Lahaina Visitor Center at 667-9193.

SEE ROUGH RIDERS IN CONCERT AT THE MACC

Hawaiian music icons Henry Kapono, John Cruz and Brother Noland will perform as the Rough Riders at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater at the MACC. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55, with a 50 percent discount to children 12 and younger. For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9

PI’ILANI ARIAS’ CD RELEASE PARTY IS SET

Celebrate at the CD release party for Pi’ilani Arias with special guests Gomega, Malino and the Hi Lytes at 6:15 p.m. in the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 the day of show and $75 for VIP (plus applicable fees). Gates will open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

HUI’S ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION OPENS

The Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center presents its 2016 Annual Juried Exhibition featuring the works of artists in all media. The exhibit will be on display daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 18 in the Hui’s Makawao gallery. Admission is free. For more information, call 572-6560.

TUESDAY, JAN. 12

FREE SCREENING OF ‘SHAUN THE SHEEP’

Keiki ages 5 and older are invited to view “Shaun the Sheep” at 6 p.m. in the Kahului Public Library’s children’s area. For more information, call 873-3097.

TALK STORY AND HULA LESSONS IN MAALAEA

Those who pay admission to Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea will be treated to a free talk story with its cultural advisor, Kahu Dane Maxwell, and get a hula lesson, too, at 11:45 a.m. Appropriate for all ages. Call 270-7000.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

BINGO NIGHT AT WHOLE FOODS IN KAHULUI

Take some time out for bingo for the whole family at 6 p.m. in Whole Foods Market at Maui Mall, Kahului.

UPCOMING

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

The New Shanghai Circus adds layers of complexity and dares to bring new stunts and favorite jaw-droppers to the MACC at 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 and at 4 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 19. Tickets range from $12 to $35 (plus applicable fees). Children 12 and younger receive half-price on $25 and $35 tickets. For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

LES TROCKADEROS DE MONTE CARLO AT MACC

The all-male ballet/modern dance group Les Trockaderos returns to the MACC at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets range from $12 to $65 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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