Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Friday, November 30: 
Solo Session: Keali`i Reichel.  See a new side of Keali`i Reichel, Hawai`i’s award-winning kumu hula, chanter and world-renowned recording artist, in the intimate setting of McCoy Studio as he shares his chants, songs and stories. Audience interaction and impromptu mele have become a signature of this popular series. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, November 30: 
Ozomatli.  Since 1996, celebrated Los Angeles hip-hop culture-mashers, Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. Cultural Ambassadors. Their wide array of musical styles—a notorious urban-Latino collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East L.A. rhythm & blues, Jamaican reggae and Indian raga—has long followed a key mantra: taking you around the world by taking you around L.A.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808)242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, November 30: 
Keola Beamer – Malama Ko Aloha.  Keola Beamer’s reputation as a composer, arranger, guitarist and vocalist continues to achieve new heights with his work as one of the composer-performers on the Oscar-nominated film, The Descendants. The music featured in this once-in-a-lifetime concert is inspired by the nationally televised PBS Hawai‘i special Keola Beamer: Mālama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love). Joining Keola on stage are: his dear friend, R. Carlos Nakai, a Native American flutist and nine-time Grammy Award nominee, and jazz pianist virtuoso, Geoffrey Keezer, who has two Grammy Award nominations and has performed across the globe.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, November 29: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Fridays – Sundays, November 23 – December 8: 
The Wizard of Oz.  Maui OnStage takes you over the rainbow! Dorothy Gale is swept away in a tornado to a magical land where she embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home.  Historic Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.  For tickets and information call (808) 244-8680 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

Monday – Wednesday, November 19 – 21: 
EA Sports Maui Invitational.  The EA Sports Maui Invitational celebrates its 29th year as the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournament and as the kick-off to the college basketball season. The 2012 Championship Round field includes Butler, Illinois, Marquette, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Texas, USC and host Chaminade. All 12 games will be broadcast on ESPN networks. Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Lahaina.  Follow the Tournament at www.mauiinvitational.com.

Thursday, November 15: 
On Ensemble.  Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, the band’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original.” On Ensemble is supported by one of Japan’s most important traditional-culture bearers, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, instrument maker to the emperor. His support empowers the four members to utilize authentic, rare Japanese instruments in its fearless exploration of taiko.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”.  November 7 – Ledward Ka`apana; November 14 – Keoki Kahumoku; November 21 – Jeff Peterson; November 28 – Martin Pahinui. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime.  For information call (888) 669-3858.

Saturday, November 3:  Henry Kapono.  Hawaiian music legend, Henry Kapono Ka`aihue, is a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter. With his full band of power hitters, contemporary and Hawaiian dancers and a large cast of Hawai`i’s top cultural entertainers, Henry presents a spellbinding show for his Home in the Islands Tour 2012.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.