It’s the height of summer. The summer solstice (June 21), just passed us by, and the days are stretching into the late evening, creating wonderful sunsets (and wicked sunburns). Enjoy these long-lit evenings at the 19th Annual Ki Ho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival. The word Ki ho’alu means, literally, “loosen the key.” Though technically that means a guitar key, I think it speaks volumes about what this summer, and especially this day, should be about. Loosen our keys and locks, our hearts, our hair, our clothes, our attitudes, our lives…and just relax in the sun with friends, family and talented musicians. Those musicians will be in abundance, including Makana, Brother Noland, George Kahumoku (pictured), Stephen Inglis, Kevin and Ikaika Brown, Dennis Kamakahi, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Moderow, Paul Togioka, LT Smooth, Donald Kaulia, Dwight Kanae, Patrick Landeza, Walter Keale and Chris Lau. (Whew!) During the festival, Alexander’s Famous Fish, Maui Macaroons, Nacho Mama’s, Sharing Aloha, Whole Foods and Zia Maria’s Gelato will serve up scrumptious goodies. Bring a lawn chair, a few blankets stretch out on the grass and get loose. 242-7469, www.mauiarts.org
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