THURSDAY, OCT. 18
OHANA MOVIE NIGHT AT PLANTATION DAYS
A celebration of West Maui's rich plantation heritage kicks off tonight with the movie, "Picture Bride," on a giant outdoor screen from 6 to 9. Visit the Portuguese house to learn about their voyage to Hawaii. The popular Portuguese Cultural Club stone-oven bread will also be available for purchase. The event site is adjacent to the historic Pioneer Mill smokestack. Admission: $3 daily or $5 for three-day passes; ages 5 and under free. For more information, visit Lahainarestoration.org/plantationdays or call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at 661-3262.
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LAHAINA PLANTATION DAYS - GOOD FOOD. GOOD MUSIC. GOOD FUN! The fourth annual Lahaina Plantation Days celebration is happening under the Pioneer Mill Co. Smokestack. See Thursday through Saturday listings for more information.
Lahaina Plantation Days photo provided by Lahaina Restoration Foundation.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA ANNIVERSARY
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua is celebrating its 20th anniversary with three days of festivities. Kicking off the festivities tonight is a ho'olaule'a in the Alaloa Lounge with a meet and greet by local television and radio favorites Billy V and Napua Makua. Call 665-7089, for more information.
SLACK KEY MASTERS AT THE MACC
Martin Pahinui shares his aloha for the classic tunes full of slack key, steel guitar and voice that expresses the essence of Hawaiian soul. George Kahumoku, Jr. will open the show. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $25/standard, $45/VIP (talk-story with artists at 6:30 p.m.) plus applicable fees. Visit mauiarts.org for more information.
FRIDAY, OCT. 19
HAIKU ELEMENTARY HALLOWEEN PARTY
"Haiku's Ghost Town," is this year's theme for Haiku's Halloween party at the Haiku Elementary School grounds near the school garden from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Decorate your car and bring it to Trunk or Treat with candy to share! To reserve a space for your car, contact PCNC Jen Oberg at 269-0525. There will be costume contests and best decorated car contests starting at 6 p.m. Refreshments and haunted house will be available, proceeds will go towards a class trip to the Big Island for the fifth graders.
LAHAINA PLANTATION DAYS FESTIVAL
Plantation Days celebration from 5 to 10:30 p.m. under the smokestack at The Old Pioneer Mill grounds on Lahainaluna Road. Good food, good music, good fun! Entertainment lineup: Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, Kori Kukahiko, Na Kupuna Ohana Serenaders, Nuff Sedd and special hosts Da Braddahs. See Thursday listing for more information.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA ANNIVERSARY
The 20th anniversary party continues today with the Aloha Friday Luncheon Show with Willie K and Napua Makua from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Call 665-7089, for more information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
LAHAINA PLANTATION DAYS FESTIVAL
Plantation Days celebration continues from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Entertainment lineup: Kory Kukahiko, Maui Taiko, The Brothers Cazimero and special hosts Da Braddahs. See Friday's listing for more details.
FESTIVALS OF ALOHA PARADE IN HANA
Celebrate the Festivals of Aloha in Hana from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hana Ball Park. Enjoy a town parade with floats, vintage cars, and more preceded by the Hana Royal Court. Learn about Hawaiian culture and crafts at the demonstration tent. Food concessions and craft booths will be open all day. Visit festivalsofaloha.com for a complete schedule.
WAILUKU HONGWANJI CRAFT & FOOD FAIR
Experience the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission's Autumn Craft Fair from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Items include: Baked goods, handcrafted woodwork, homemade food items, household gift items, jewelry, clothing and more. The mission is located at 1828 Vineyard St. in Wailuku. Call Stella Kuwae at 244-9036, for more information.
APPRECIATION CONCERT IN LAHAINA
The Lahaina Jodo Mission is hosting a free outdoor concert to celebrate 100 years. Paix2, a popular young Japanese female duo, will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert. For more information, call 661-4304.
A TASTE OF ASIAN BLEND BENEFIT
"A Taste of Asian Blend" benefitting Hospice Maui and H.P. Baldwin High School Foundation is happening at the Maui Tropical Plantation Showroom. Live music, including Deja Vu, dancing and gourmet food with celebrity chefs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Call Hospice Maui at 244-5555 for tickets or information.
'MAKTOBER FEST' FRIDAY TOWN PARTY
Makawao's Third Friday Party has the theme of "Maktober Fest" and will celebrate the harvest season with a pumpkin patch. Keiki are encouraged to dress in costume and go trick or treating in Makawao's boutiques and galleries. In addition to dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. on Baldwin Ave., party guests may enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, a Keiki Zone with bounce castle, face and body painting, massage and photos with a real, live horse. Baldwin Ave. will be closed between Brewer Road and Makawao Ave. from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit mauifridays.com for more information.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA ANNIVERSARY
The 20th anniversary concludes today with live entertainmnent by Nuff Sedd, in the resort's Anuenue Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 665-7089 for more information.
SUNDAY, OCT. 21
OHANA BEACH DAY AT HANA BAY
The Festivals of Aloha in Hana continues with a keiki/wahine shoreline fishing tournament. Check in from 7 a.m.; fishing to start at 7:30 a.m.; weigh in at noon. Food booths open to the public at Hana Bay from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HAKU BALDWIN CENTER FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
A full day of family-filled fun from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft fair, farmers market, pony rides, petting zoo, silent auction, keiki costume contest (ages 12 and younger at 1 p.m.) and much, much more. Proceeds to support theraputic programs for children with special needs and patients of all ages. The Center is located at 444 Makawao Ave. Call 572-9129 for more information.
MONDAY, OCT. 22
SPORTS NIGHT AT THE PARK IN HANA
The Festivas of Aloha celebration continues in Hana with: Tennis doubles tournament, volleyball games at the Hana Ball Park from 4 to 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 23
FESTIVALS OF ALOHA CELEBRATION IN HANA
Festivals of Aloha continues in Hana with a Keiki Aloha Contest in the Helene Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Activities at Travaasa Hotel Hana include: Create your own kukui necklace from 10 to 11 a.m.; Basic hula, from 3 to 4 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Note children 5 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All events free to anyone wearing a 2012 Aloha ribbon. Call 270-5276 for reservations.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24
FESTIVALS OF ALOHA CELEBRATION IN HANA
Festivals of Aloha continues in Hana with a movie at the Hana Ball Park from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Helene Hall is the alternate site in case of rain. Activities at Travaasa Hana hotel include a guided garden walk from 9 to 11 a.m.; throw net fishing tour from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 9 and up. Note children 9 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All events are free for anyone wearing a 2012 Aloha ribbon. Call 270-5276, for reservations.
