Archive for "July 3rd, 2017"

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.
  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  July 5 – Nathan Aweau; July 12 – Bobby Ingano; July 19 –Jeff Peterson; July 26 – Led Kaapana. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program

Maui

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program.
Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky

Oahu

Wednesday – Friday, July 5 – 7:
Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky.
Journey through the universe with this high energy STEM program. Explore space, engineer machines to make pinpoint landings on other planets, use coding to communicate with satellites, create artwork, and more! Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo T-shirt.  $195 per student ($175 Museum Members).  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  For more information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. 
Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6 to 9 p.m.  July 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; July 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; July 28 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 5 – In the Real Old Style; July 12 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 26 – Kaua`i Style. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum

Maui

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. 
Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free.  For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 7 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; July 14 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Moloka`i; July 21 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; July 28 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.