December Events
Whale Watch Cruises Begin
4th-6th, 11th-13th: "Annie"
Historical Iao Theatre, Wailuku
Box Office: (808) 242-6969
Information: (808) 244-8680
www.mauionstage.com
Maui OnStage and Maui Academy of Performing Arts present the heartwarming musical, "Annie". Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
5th: Lanai's Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Old Dole Administration Building
(808) 565-6043
www.visitlanai.net
This fun-filled event is open to everyone! Take pictures with Santa and receive a Christmas goodie bag. Relax and enjoy local foods, craft booths, activities, and island-style entertainment with lots of Christmas music.
5th: Christmas Light Parade & Hoolaulea
Hoolaulea Town, Molokai
www.molokai-hawaii.com or www.molokaichamber.org
Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, featuring only-on-Molokai floats and marching units. Hoolaulea follows the parade with entertainment, contests, holiday desserts, and great fun for everyone.
5th: Lei of Aloha 3
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono
(808) 244-5897
www.mauiinn.com
An open house celebrating the holiday season and a benefit for Hokulani Holt's halau hula. Tours of the historic Inn, music, hula, craft demonstrations and sales, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Advance tickets, $20.00. At the door, $25.00.
5th-6th: Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Park, Front Street
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
www.visitlahaina.com
Holiday art displays, crafts, food and entertainment, tree lighting ceremony, and Santa arrives island-style. Free admission.
8th-20th: Billabong Pro Maui
Honolua Bay at Kapalua Resort
www.kapalua.com
11th annual event, this is the last Triple Crown contest of the year and only women's stand-along ASP event in Hawaii
10th: "Shoot for a Cure"
Lanai Pine Sporting Clays
(808) 559-4600
www.visitlanai.net
200 Target Registered NSCA Shoot. All targets are registered with the National Sporting Clays Association and part of the Club Championship Series. A benefit for the Leukemia Charity Association.
11th: Kris Kristofferson
A Benefit for Hana High School & Hana Athletics
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauiarts.org
Living legend Kris Kristofferson performs songs from the past and songs from his new CD Closer to the Bone. His deep and beautiful songwriting explores his personal journey on love, gratitude, aging, war and the ever-present theme of freedom. This event is a benefit concert to support Hana High School and Hana Athletics. Contact Maui Arts & Cultural Center box office for tickets, or visit their website for more information.
13th: Holiday Pops Concert
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 242-7469
www.mauipops.org
The Maui Pops Orchestra annual Holiday Pops Concert features Maui soprano Leighanna Edwards. Seasonal to classical music in festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
15th-19th 2nd Annual "Impressions of Lana'i" Plein Air Invitational
Mike Carroll Gallery
(808) 565-7122
www.mikecarrollgallery.com
Nine distinguished painters will fan out over the island of Lana'i, capturing its beauty on canvas. From misty mornings to sun-drenched days, to the charming vintage buildings of Lanai City, all paintings will be beautifully captured by each artist. On December 19th, enjoy the "Quick-draw" event, where painters will have three hours to complete their work. Attend an Artist's Reception to see everyone's artwork and meet the artists; all paintings will be for sale. For special room rates at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, ask for the Mike Carroll Gallery Plein Air event room rate. This event benefits The Lanai Art Center and Lanai Animal Rescue Center.
16th-20th: "Imressions of Lanai"
Mike Carroll Gallery
(808) 565-7122
www.mikecarrollgallery.com or www.visitlanai.net
Meet accomplished artists from Hawaii and the Mainland and watch their paintings come to life before your very eyes! These "fresh paint" works will be exhibited at Mike Carroll Gallery on December 20. A portion of the proceeds will benefit two worthy causes, The Lanai Art Center and The Lanai Animal Rescue Center.
19th-February 28, 2010: 2nd Annual Maui Glass Expo
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
(831) 625-8688
Featuring over 300 unique works of art glass created by 30 of America's most creative and best known artists.
19th: Willie K with the Maui Pops Orchestra
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauiarts.org
Charismatic island performer Willie Kahaialii shares his love of opera, his huge voice and his outstanding guitar/ukulele talent with the Maui Pops Orchestra. Willie K’s passion, creativity, humor and musical virtuosity combine in exceptional complexity that often brings audiences to tears and to their feet.
20th: Sing-It-Yourself Messiah
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Monarchy Ballroom
(808) 870-5560
http://mauimusicarts.org
9th annual Christmas event for Maui Choral Arts Association. This event will feature the agency's biggest chamber ensemble performance. Maui soloists Leighanna Edwards, Karyn Sarring and Robert E. Wills sing the arias.
24th: Christmas Eve Worship Service
Kaanapali Beach Hotel Courtyard(808) 661-0011
www.kbhmaui.com
The Living Ministry will host an evening candlelight service under the stars in the courtyard, starting at 9:30 p.m. This is a non-denominational Christian service. Everyone is welcome to attend this special service which will also include performances in song and hula.
25th: Christmas Buffet Luncheon
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant, Kaanapali Beach Hotel(808) 661-0124
www.kbhmaui.com
An extravagant Christmas Buffet Luncheon with over 60 prepared items by Executive Chef, Tom Muromoto. Seating is 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservations required. Call Kaanapali Beach Hotel for rates and reservations.
31st: New Year's Eve Celebration Supper
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant, Kaanapali Beach Hotel(808) 661-0124
www.kbhmaui.com
Celebrate the New Year at the Tiki Terrace Restaurant, where Executive Chef Tom Muromoto will present his Taste of Lahaina award-winning dishes. Guests will be served a four-course meal including Best Seafood, Best Entree and Best in Show dishes. Finish your meal with decadent winning specialties. Seating is from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reservations required. Call Kaanapali Beach Hotel for rates and reservations.
31st: A Magical Maui New Year's Eve party
Kaanapali Beach Hotel(808) 661-0128
www.kbhmaui.com
Ring in 2010 with the excitement of Kupanaha: Magic Show Dinner Theatre's New Year's Eve Party! Enjoy a mai tai upon arrival, gourmet three-course dinner, pre-show hosted beer and wine bar (no host bar throughout the evening), dancing, contests, party favors, balloon drop, champagne toast and an early morning breakfast buffet. Check-in at 8:30 p.m. Party ends at 1:00 a.m. Reservations required. Call Kaanapali Beach Hotel for rates and reservations.
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