SPECIAL EVENTS

25th ANNUAL MAUI WINDSURFING RACE SERIES
Date: Starts June 6th
Time: start 11:00 a.m. approx.
Place: Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului (Central Maui)
Nearly 140 windsurfing events and more than 7,000 heats!
For more information, please call: (808) 877-2111.

28TH ANNUAL KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 to Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Place: Kapalua Resort (West Maui) and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Hosted by Fred Dame, Master Sommelier and President of the Court of Master Sommeliers, this event attracts world-famous winemakers, chefs and visitors to the Kapalua Resort for a series of wine tastings, festive gatherings and gourmet meals. $50-$945, but buy now and save $20 off select tickets. Call: 808-665-9160.

28TH ANNUAL KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: June 11 - June 14
Place: Kapalua Resort (West Maui)
Contact: Angela Norton, 808-665-9160, angela.norton@kapalua.com
Hosted by Fred Dame, Master Sommelier and President of the Court of Master Sommeliers, this event attracts world-famous winemakers, chefs and visitors to the Kapalua Resort for a series of wine tastings, festive gatherings and gourmet meals. Also includes alfresco samplings of reserve bottlings and the bounty from Hawaii's ocean prepared by top Hawai`i chefs. Opening event is The Grand Tasting and closing event is Kapalua Seafood Festival. For tickets, call 1-888-665-9160.

2009 MISS MAUI FILIPINA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Date: June 12th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Maui Theater, Lahaina, HI
Contact: Michelle Santos or Ryan Piros, 808-264-0871 or 808-283-2020, missmauifilipina@msn.com
The Maui Filipino Community Council presents this pageant featuring single women of Filipino ancestry, vying for the title of Miss Maui Filipina 2007. Tickets: $20.

6th ANNUAL MAUI TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNET EXPO SCHEDULED
Date: June 18th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Maui Beach Hotel
Contact: Jeanelle Kikawa, 808-230-7625 or Brandi(Event: Coordinator - Technology News Bytes), brandi@hawaiipacificentertainment.com, 808-237-3675
Technology News Bytes and Oceanic Time Warner Business Class presents the 6th Annual Maui Technology and Internet Expo in Kahalui, Maui. alternativehawaii.com. You are invited to attend an innovative and cutting edge exposition that showcases the latest innovations and advancements in technology and the Internet in Hawaii! alternativehawaii.com. The 6th annual expo and conference is being held Thursday, June 18th, at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Co-sponsored by SARCOM and Aloha Technical Solutions, the tradeshow draws more than 500 business, government, military and small business executives. alternativehawaii.com. It provides businesses and consumers an opportunity to see and experience the latest products, services and innovations through exhibits, seminars and presentations from today's technology leaders. alternativehawaii.com. The expo will feature several technology exhibitors from various businesses. alternativehawaii.com. The expo and conference is being held Thursday, June 18th at the Maui Beach Hotel located at 170 Kaahumanu Avenue inKahului, Maui, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. alternativehawaii.com. For more information or to register for a free admission ticket visit www.technologynewsbytes.com.

ZENSHIN DAIKO’S 10TH ANNUAL TAIKO FESTIVAL
Date: June 19th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
This year's concert will open with The New Shirakaba Orchestra lead by Noel Kuraya. They will be playing some old time favorite Japanese dance music. Then Jun Daiko from Mountain View, California will close the 1st half of the concert. The 2nd half will feature Zenshin Daiko and special guest, the world reknown taiko artist Kenny Endo.

18TH ANNUAL KI HOALU FESTIVAL
Date: June 24
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: a & b Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
Contact: 242-2787 admin, 242-7469 box office, info@mauiarts.org
An all-day, all-star line-up of some of Hawaii’s best slack key guitar musicians. The music of Hawaiian slack key guitar has evolved into a popular musical tradition, with recognition world-wide and now many Grammy Award winners. Free. In addition to great music, there will be sales of fresh flower lei, Hawaiian arts & crafts and ono (delicious) local-style food. Sponsored by The Maui News. Also supported in part by the County of Maui and KPOA/KNUI Radio. Call: (808) 242-SHOW.

LOMI LOMI NUI TRAINING - ANCIENT HAWAIIAN BODYWORK
Date: June 24th to June 28th from 8 am to 5 pm
Place: The Rinzai Zen Mission, Baldwin Beach Park, Paia, alternativehawaii.com, Maui
Contact: Jody Mountain (Ancient Hawaiian Bodywork Instructor), 808-575-2294, kalodance@aol.com
Learn the ancient art of Lomi Lomi Nui - "The Great Massage". alternativehawaii.com. Jody Mountain, senior student of Kahu Abraham Kawai'i (now passed), will offer a 5 day non-residential training at the Rinzai Zen Mission, Baldwin Beach Park, 8a.m. - 5p.m. daily. alternativehawaii.com. Experience the essence of this transformational bodywork through a profound shift in perception. Increase balance, flexibility and coordination. alternativehawaii.com. Intro Evening: Fri. June 12th, 6p.m. The Studio Maui. alternativehawaii.com. No massage experience necessary.

THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE BUSINESS: A DEEPER SHADE OF GREEN WEBINAR
Date: June 25 2009 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Place: Via World Wide Web & Phone Conference, Maui
Contact: Mary Traynor(Marketing & Communications Consultant - VITEC-Continuing Education & Training, Maui Community College), office@akamaipromotions.net, (808) 281-7645
Ready to join the green business economy? Join Andrea Dean in this interactive webinar designed for business owners and managers who want to explore or deepen their commitment to social and environmental practices in business. The Triple Bottom Line: A Deeper Shade of Green webinar is taught remotely via world wide web & phone conference. $64. To register or for information please call VITEC-Continuing Education & Training, Maui Community College: (808) 984-3231.

WEEKEND HERBAL INTENSIVE WITH DAVID BRUCE LEONARD
Date: June 27 to 28 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm
Place: Makawao, Maui
Contact: catarina, 808-937-4218, alternativehawaii.com., catzdodge@gmail.com
$149 ($129 before 6/20) - Traditional Plant Gathering - Listening to Plants - Practitioner as Shaman - Local Plant Medicines - Plant walk and Herbal preparations PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED alternativehawaii.com. David Bruce Leonard is an acupuncturist and herbalist. He has been a student of Hawaiian medicine, Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i, andKaipo Kaneakua since 1992. alternativehawaii.com. He does species inventories and isavailable to show you edibles and medicines that grow in youryard.

4TH OF JULY MAKWAO PAINT-OUT INVITATIONAL
Date: June 28 2009
Place: Crater to Coast, Maui
Contact: Peter Rehfuss (Art Consultant - Viewpoints Gallery), 808-572-5979 , peter@viewpointsgallerymaui.com
Annual invitational event for premier Plein Air artists, painting from the slopes of Haleakala to the Wailea coastline. Grand Opening, Gala, and Awards on the 4th of July at Viewpoints Gallery located in Makawao. THE art event of the season!

2009 HANA SUMMER FEST
Date: June 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Hana Ball Park, East Maui
A celebration of "Hana Grown" local talent, music, food and crafts. Featuring both current residents and a few Welcome Home to Hana surprises, this popular event is a great way to get a feel for what Hawaii is meant to be. Call: Marti Wukelic (808) 248-7380.

ONGOING EVENTS

HUI NOEAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Place: 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao (Upcountry)
A unique paradise for the arts awaits you at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center. They have art education programs for adults and children, art exhibits, and a gift shop, on an historic upcountry estate with magnificent grounds. Their mission is to encourage and promote the development of artistic expression and creativity in the individual and to stimulate a broader appreciation and understanding of the visual arts as a vital language in our culture. Call: (808) 572-6560 or visit their site.

BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Place: 2375-A Main St., Wailuku (Iao Valley)
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Offers short courses and lectures in Hawaiian history and culture throughout the year as well as other events. Excellent Hawaiian arts and crafts can be found in the Museum Gift Shop. Classes and lectures open to visitors. Call: (808) 244-3326 or visit their site.

STOP BY THE LAHAINA VISITOR CENTER
Date: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Place: Historic Old Lahaina Courthouse at Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
Staffed by community volunteers and managed by LahainaTown Action Committee, the Visitor Center's purpose is to provide free, friendly and unbiased information to visitors and others seeking cultural, historical or current knowledge about Lahaina and old LahainaTown. Call: (808) 667-9193.

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ongoing Ranger / Naturalist programs include guided walks, hikes, as well as programs on geology and natural and cultural history and 15 to 20 minute presentations. In the Summit area, Interpretive Talks are offered every day at 10am, 11am, and 12pm and special evening star watching programs are conducted periodically. Occasionally special all day and half day hikes, three day service trips, or full moon hikes are offered. Call: (808) 572-4459 between 9am and 3pm for current schedule.

ASTRONOMY TOUR OF THE STARS
Date: Nightly
Time: 8, 9 or 10 p.m. plus Fri. & Sat. at 11 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali (West Maui)
A brilliant tour of the stars is given nightly on the roof for one hour. Astronomy-quality telescopes are set up for viewing pleasure by the star guide. Call: (808) 661-1234.

SUNSET CLIFF-DIVING
Date: Every evening
Place: Sheraton Maui, Kaanapali (West Maui)
The Sheraton Maui rests atop the famed black rock, Puu Kekaa, site of many Hawaiian legends. A torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony is enacted each evening right before sunset. The public can watch a young man in ancient Hawaiian garb light torches as he runs to the rock's summit. Perched at the top, he dives off the cliff into the calm waters surrounding the landmark. Call: (808) 661-0031.

WHALERS VILLAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Place: Kaanapali Resort (West Maui)
Enjoy free entertainment and activities at Whalers Village Center Stage. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, watch Polynesian dances from 6:30 to 7 pm then Tahitian dances from 7:30 to 8 pm. Take a lei-making class on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 2 pm or take a hula lesson from 3 to 4 pm on Thursdays. Sundays feature Sunset Jazz from 6 to 9 pm. Whalers Village is open from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily. Call: (808) 661-4567.

EAST MAUI PLANTATION DAYS
Date: Daily (through November 11)
Place: Hana Cultural Center, 4974 Uakea Road, Hana (East Maui)
An exhibition of photographs, artifacts and stories from the Hana District's agricultural past along with an examination of the impact and the multicultural influences of plantation culture on the East Maui. Call: (808) 248-8622.

HALE NOA PILI MAI - COMING TOGETHER THROUGH THE SLEEPING HOUSE
Date: Through August 12 (call for dates 808-248-8622)
Place: Hana Cultural Center, 4974 Uakea Road, Hana (East Maui)
An exhibition of traditional indigenous architecture with models and techniques in the museum as Maui residents and people from around the world rebuild our Hale Noa on site. Our Hale Noa is the only traditional sleeping house in the State. Call: (808) 248-8622 for construction dates and other information.

45 TON TALKS
Date: December-April every Tues.& Thurs.; May-November only on Tues.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale NMS, 726 South Kihei Road, Kihei
This free one hour "talk story" will highlight everything you want to know about humpback whales. Join Sanctuary volunteers and staff for an interactive fun-filled presentation perfect for all ages. Call: (808) 879-2818.

FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT
Date: Every Friday Evening, Year-round
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Lahaina Town (West Maui)
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town for special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its nick-name of "The Art Capital of the Pacific," due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. Call: Lahaina Event Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT SERIES
Date: Every Wednesday Evening
Place: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua (West Maui)
Experience Hawaii’s unique cultural legacy with the most notable Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Artists. Call: 1-888-669-3858 (toll free) or visit their site.

KAIOLOHIA KAI SMITH AT HANA MAUI
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hotel Hana Maui
Kai skillfully presents his lovely falsetto styling and traditional Hawaiian mele. Call: (808) 248-8211.

HE UI CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: Varied Weekend Schedule
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Place: Lahaina (under the Banyan Tree)
A gathering of Hawaiian artists and crafters display, sell, and demonstrate cultural arts and crafts; live Hawaiian music is featured; and community members give talks on their culture. Free. Call: Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HULA - ARTS AND CRAFTS
Place: Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina
Keiki (children) hula every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Polynesian dancers every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Call: (808) 661-5304.

THE MAUI PANIOLO DANCE ASSOCIATION
Date: Weekly
Place: Tavares (Pukalani) Community Center (Upcountry Maui)
The Maui Paniolo Dance Association is dedicated to country dancing on Maui. They meet once a week, offering free lesson(s) at the beginning hour. Open dance is from 8-10 PM. $3 donation requested. Clean, family, atmosphere. No partner required. For more information, please call (808) 572-0494 or visit their site.

OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Date: June through August
Place: Buddhist Temples throughout the islands
The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.

WAA KIAKAHI HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOE EVENT AND RACE
Date: June 1
Place: Kaanapali Beach Resort (West Maui)
This cultural festival practices the ancient Hawaiian traditions of canoe voyaging and racing on Kaanapali Beach. Call: (808) 661-3271.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ANNUAL DINNER AND FUNDRAISER
Date: June 9
Time: Start 4:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Maui Resort (West Maui)
This special evening includes an elegant dinner, celebrity key-note speaker, live entertainment, live and silent auction. Call: Deidre Tegarden (808) 242-9754.

POHAI NA KEIKI NALU
Date: June 9
Place: Launiupoko BeachPark, Lahaina
Maui’s top keiki surfers competing in shortboard,longboard and bodyboard events. Call: (808) 877-2111.

OCEANFEST MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Date: June 9 & 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
Join us for OceanFest, a unique ocean celebration! Activities will include ocean art displays, live music and hula performances, a remote radio broadcast, prize giveaways, booths by our partners and local environmental organizations, including Project SEAlink, Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Save Honolua and more! Call: Lindsay Bradshaw (808) 270-7089 or visit their site.

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AT WAILEA
Date: June 13 - 17
Place: Wailea (South Maui)
The festival showcases special movie screenings and premieres under the stars. Contemporary Hawaiian music and The Taste of Wailea. Call: (808) 572-3456 or (808) 579-9244.

SUPER SUMMER SLEEPOVER AT MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Date: June 15 - August 17 (Jun. 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10 & 17)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
For Ages 3rd - 8th grade. Come Sleep with the Sharks!! Join Maui Ocean Center’s Education Team for a special overnight event with a new theme each night! Reservations required. Limited space. $55/child (15% member discount). Call: (808) 270-7075 or (808) 270-7085 for specific Dates & Themes.

ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE
Date: June 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Banyon Tree Park, Lahaina
Honoring the families of King Kamehameha the Great, this annual Floral & Pau equestrian parade begins at 10am from the 900 block of Front St. to the Banyan Tree. An awards ceremony, cultural craft fair and pau demonstrations are featured with Hawaiian music, hula and local food. Free admission. Call: (808) 586 0333 or visit their site.

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