THURSDAY, NOV. 21 W.S. MERWIN FILM PREVIEW – Here's a special glimpse into the life and work of Pulitzer winning poet and environmental activist W.S. Merwin. The documentary Even Though the Whole World is Burning follows various events in Merwin’s life that lead him from one side of the country to the other. Before the film there will be a special reception that includes pupus, … [Read more...] about WS Merwin Film and Los Lobos and Makana CD Release Party and Artini Night
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Nnenna Freelon and Oktoberfest and Noble Chef and Allen Toussaint
THURSDAY, OCT. 24 NNENNA FREELON – The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is welcoming Jazz singer, composer, arranger and education advocate Nnenna Freelon this Thursday. The five-time Grammy nominated vocalist has shared the stage with Anita Baker, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. But that's apparently not enough for her: Freelon's passion for music and education has also won her … [Read more...] about Nnenna Freelon and Oktoberfest and Noble Chef and Allen Toussaint
Beer for the Birds Benefit @MauiBrewingCo This Friday Night
One step better than drinking beer is drinking locally made craft brew when half the night's pint sales will go to the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. The cool folks at Maui Brewing Company have been hosting benefit nights once every three months since 2010. The benefit starts at 6pm and goes till midnight. Here is what they have to say for themselves: The … [Read more...] about Beer for the Birds Benefit @MauiBrewingCo This Friday Night
Noble Chef 2011 a Maui Culinary Academy Affair
By Nancy Kanyuk Chefs and soon to be chefs joined forces at the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel for the 15th Annual Noble Chef event on Saturday. Hosted by the Maui Culinary Academy at the University of Hawaii Maui College the event paired some of the island best-known chefs with the Academy’s students in a swanky affair that showcased a unique mentoring program and helped raise funds … [Read more...] about Noble Chef 2011 a Maui Culinary Academy Affair