THURSDAY, SEPT. 13
AN EVENING WITH ASTRONAUT LEROY CHIAO – Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) will celebrate their 30th anniversary by holding a series of lectures on innovation. On Thursday, Astronaut Leroy Chiao will kick it all off with a presentation on his space flight experiences. Chiao holds a PhD in chemical engineering and visited space four times in his career. He was the first Asian and ethnic Chinese to perform a spacewalk and later the first Asian and ethnic Chinese Mission Commander. MEDB has also scheduled University of Hawaii President MRC Greenwood, Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers and local surgeon, entrepreneur and inventor Dr. Hank Wuh. Questions will follow the presentations. Free, but reservations strongly recommended. 5:30pm. Cameron Center (95 Mahalani St., Wailuku); 808-875-2336; medb.org. OdS (@odesilva)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
HAINA HOU LAHAINA TOWN PARTY – E komo mai for Ha’ina Hou and Lahaina’s 2nd Friday town party! Ha’ina Hou–”Let the story be told”–gives a glimpse of what Lahaina has to offer. The night will honor its past, Chinese Moon Festival and much more. The Baldwin Home Museum lawn will feature Ka Haka Hulu: The Featherworker, a documentary that explores feather making for Hawaii’s royals. Also, you can stroll over to the Wo Hing Museum to participate in the Chinese Moon Festival, which honors the harvest tradition with a farmers market, martial arts demonstration and Chinese cuisine. The landmark Baldwin Home Museum will also continue to host its candlelit tour. It’s all a great chance to bask in Lahaina’s music, art and rich history. Front Street, Lahaina; 808-661-3262; lahainarestoration.org. MS (@sandtothecity)
WINES WITH A CAUSE – Attention, wine connoisseurs and lovers: I’o wine club is now presenting “Wines with a Cause,” which will allow you to swirl, sip and savor delicious wine while giving back to the community. It’s an evening benefiting environmental, medical and community causes. This event will donate $5 per each entry fee to the Boys & Girls Club in Lahaina. Need we say more? 21+. $40. I’o (505 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-8442; iomaui.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
QUEEN KA‘AHUMANU CENTER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY – Notable for being King Kamehameha’s favorite wife, Ka’ahumanu was also one the most powerful. Honoring its namesake, the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center celebrates its 40th anniversary this Friday. Kick off your weekend with an evening of family-friendly activities, educational demonstrations and cultural projects. Free. 7pm-9pm. Queen Ka’ahumanu Center (275 W. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-3369, queenkaahumanucenter.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
OCEANFRONT MOVIE THEATER – Paia Oceanfront Movie Theater will run free films every Saturday evening this month under the stars in Hawaii’s only permanent outdoor movie theater. The movies will include blockbusters films, surf flicks, Hawaiian docs and a few other genres. Food will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chair and lounge under the stars to a great movie. Free. 6pm-9pm. Johnny B’s (65 Hana Hwy, Paia); 808-579-9790; hawaiiontv.com; johnnybsmaui.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
TRILOGY’S BLUE‘AINA – Not getting enough fun in the sun while helping out the community? How about this: Trilogy is hosting a Blue’aina event which boats volunteers out to Kamehameha Iki beach for a reef-to-shore clean up and lunch. Volunteers will document debris for a national database. Partnering with the Surfrider Foundation and coinciding with a “Get the drift and bag it” event, all proceeds will go to this month’s featured non-profit, the Hawksbill Recovery Program. The program will have a representative Cheryl King on hand to educate volunteers about the rare hawksbill turtle and present ways in which you can help preserve the species. So grab your suit and snorkel and make a reservation! $20 donation. 8:30am. Lahaina Harbor (180 Lahainaluna Rd.); 808-874-5649; cnielsen@sailtrilogy.com; facebook.com/BlueAina. MS (@sandtothecity)
RESTORE OUR HISTORY – Celebrating their 180th anniversary this year, the Ka’ahumanu Congregational Church is a Maui landmark. Their third annual “Restoring Our History” event takes place this Saturday. It’s a day of rummage sales, crafts, food, entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds will go towards the Halepule and preschool building. Want to participate? There are still opportunities to be a vendor. Have items you can donate? Give them to the rummage sale and contribute to the cause. 10am. Ka’ahumanu Congregational Church (103 S. High St., Wailuku); 808-874-1815; bruddahwayne@hawaiiantel.net. MS (@sandtothecity)
POWER UP COMEDY ANNIVERSARY – Pioneers in creating a comedy scene on Maui, Power Up Comedy is celebrating its first anniversary. Comedian Curtis “Chino” LaForge gathered local comedians to begin what would be a year filled with self-produced, promoted and performed shows at Stella Blues Cafe. They showcase local talent and mainland guests alike. Aspiring comedians are always invited to participate in free open mic nights on Tuesdays. The bash will feature the Vince Esquire band and stand up by Chino LaForge, Doug Wyckoff, Doc Titanium, Teresa Sickels, Jason Strahn and Sunny Dennis. $15 online/ $20 @door. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-874-3779; powerupcomedy.com; stellablues.com; vinceesquireband.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
RICHARD HO‘OPI‘I FALSETTO CONTEST – Clear your throats and adjust the mic because one of Maui’s most beloved singers returns for the 11th Annual Richard Ho’opi’i Falsetto Contest. Honoring Hawaiian language and music traditions, the contest showcases some of Hawaii’s best male falsetto performers. Contestants must be 18 or over to compete for the $1,200 first place prize, $400 second place prize and $300 third place prize. The winner will also get a record deal and invitations to perform at other Maui Nui events. A representative from The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua will also award a Hawaiian language award. The night also includes craft booths, keiki activities and cultural demonstrations. Free. Salon Ballroom, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua (1 Ritz Carlton Drive Kapalua); 808-669-6200; festivalsofaloha.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
HO‘OLAULEA 2012 – Festivals of Aloha is presenting Ho‘olaulea 2012 this Sunday. The day long celebration include entertainment, booths, and traditional activities. Join in for a day of family fun and culture. It will also feature the winners of the 11th annual Richard Ho’opi’i Falsetto Competition, crafts and all the sunshine you can soak up (don’t forget sunscreen!). Free. 9am. Lahaina Banyan Tree Park; festivalsofaloha.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
FREE AIKIDO DEMONSTRATION – Shinichi Tohei Sensei, the president of the World Ki Society, will hold an Aikido seminar Sept. 14-16. Tohei Sensei’s students from Keio University will put on a free demonstration on Sunday at Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. Sponsored by the Hawaii Ki Federation and hosted by Maui Ki Aikido, the event will celebrate the Ki-Aikido’s 55th Anniversary. Ki-Aikido was founded by Koichi Tohei, Shinichi’s father, who started studying Aikido after developing pleurisy. It caused sharp pains and difficulty when breathing, so he began learning zen and misogi breathing, which later led to Aikido. The key aspects of this martial art are maintaining your center, possessing a strong mind and maintaining constant awareness. Free. 3pm. Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center (275 Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului); mauiaikido.com; queenkaahumanucenter.com/events. OdS (@odesilva)
MONDAY, SEPT. 17
HO‘OMANA SPA’S MASSAGE SPECIALS – There’s no better time than September to treat yourself to a wonderful lomi lomi. Locally owned and located on the slopes of Haleakala, Hale Ho‘omana Spa Maui is bringing you great September student massage specials. Their apprenticeship program uses ancient Hawaiian cultural traditions of wellness to prepare their students. Offering 50-minute sessions by an apprentice (accompanied by instructors) at a discounted rate offers the community a chance to relax without breaking their budget. Be sure to book your massage for the allotted times listed: Tuesday between 6pm-8pm, Thursday between 1pm-4:30pm and Saturday between 9am-12:30pm. $25/session or package of 8/180+tax. 8am-6pm. Hale Ho’omana Spa (1550 Pi’iholo Road, Makawao); 808-573-8256; halehoomana.com. MS (@sandtothecity)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 18
FREE SCREENING OF THE ARTIST – Here’s a chance to see the Academy Award-winning film The Artist this Tuesday FOR FREE at the Kihei Public Library. Brought to you by the Maui Friends Of the Library, The Artist is set in the late 1920s and highlights silent superstar George Valentine’s transition into chaos as talking-pictures become popular. The film stars Jean Dujardin, John Goodman and Missi Pyle. It’s free and recommended for ages 12+. Be sure to contact the library for any special accommodations that may be needed (sign language interpreter, etc.) Free. 6pm. Kihei Public Library (35 Waimahaihai St., Kihei); 808-875-6833; hawaii.sdp.sirsi.net/custom/web. MS (@sandtothecity)
REWAILUKU REBRANDING WORKSHOPS – ReWailuku, the largely grassroots effort to refurbish Wailuku, is hosting another set of workshops to give community members a chance to say what they think about the town’s future. ReWailuku seeks to recreate the image of Wailuku through “rebranding:” using community input, they want to come up with something that will benefit the community as well as revitalize the area in hopes of once again making Wailuku a place where people go to because they want to visit. In turn, they hope to create more jobs and help the local economy. So how do you see Wailuku in your head? Or, more importantly, how do you want Wailuku to be seen? These are questions ReWailuku is asking the community at the workshops in hopes of coming up with an answer that can be used to define the town. All meetings will take place at 1980 Main St., Wailuku. Check Rewailuku.com for times and more information. OdS (@odesilva)
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