Ambrosia Serves Up New “Cocktail for a Cause” Event
Swanky South side martini lounge gives back with 'spirited' Monday night events
Ambrosia Martini Lounge, 1913-H S. Kihei Rd., Kihei Kalama Village (between Wokstar and Fat Daddy's); 808-891-1011; ambrosiamaui.com
UPCOUNTRY FAIR, A 31-YEAR TRADITION
HOSTS MAUI 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW, RODEO, FARMERS MARKET
PANIOLO DISPLAYS, RIDES AND MORE FAMILY FUN
(Sat. June 11 and Sun. June 12 • 8am to 4pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAKAWAO, MAUI, HAWAI`I -- A 31-year tradition, the Upcountry Fair will take place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Oskie Rice Field & Arena on Olinda Road in Makawao. This year’s theme is Nana ‘Ike Kumu (Look to the Source), which celebrates the upcountry ranching and farming lifestyle that is unique to Maui while creating opportunities for Maui’s youth to develop an interest in agriculture, animal husbandry and ranching.
From 8 am to 4 pm on both days, the Upcountry Fair offers a wide array of activities, displays and events which appeal to families of all ages. A highlight of the fair is the Maui 4-H Livestock Association’s annual animal show and sale in which Maui’s youth present the farm animals they have raised for the year and offer them for sale at an auction.
Lyman Kuala‘au, Upcountry Fair Co-Chair stated, “The Upcountry Fair committee and myself are very proud of our 4-H youth in stepping forward and taking leadership this year, and forming the new 4-H Youth Board along with University of Hawai‘i’s University Cooperative Exchange, 4-H Leader Gary Heusel and Maui’s Harold Keyser, overseers of the 4-H ag projects. The education, knowledge and understanding that our 4-H kids are learning has groomed them well for their role in leadership of the 4-H Youth Board. Several of the kids are graduating from high school this year and we congratulate them. The 4-H kids are our future in ag and farming, and we look forward to the 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Auction this year.”
The ‘Ohana Ranch Rodeo will take place in the rodeo arena from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Upcountry ranching families come out to entertain the crowd and have a good time. Haleakala Ranch will present the Paniolo (Cowboy) Tent, featuring the Paniolo Hall of fame, which honors cowboy heroes from all over the islands dating from the late 1800s to the present. There are also displays of historical photos and antique saddles from Haleakala and Piiholo Ranches, Kaonoulu Ranch, ‘Ulupalakua Ranch, Hana Ranch and Kahuku Ranch from Hawai‘i Island. Western gear vendors from Maui will be selling their wares; there will be a Pie Eating Contest on Saturday and Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday. Keiki will enjoy the Stick Pony Rodeo and sack races.
In the Whole Foods Market Agricultural Tent, fair-goers can shop for Maui County Farm Bureau farm-fresh produce and plants. Maui Cattle Company hosts a professional Chefs’ Demonstration utilizing grass-fed beef on Saturday. Chef Justin Pardo of Market Fresh Bistro will begin at 9:30 am and Chef Tylun Pang of The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui will follow at 11 am. The Made-in-Hawai‘i Tent features all kinds of crafts and packaged foods, which are perfect for gift-giving.
Under the Keiki Boot Tent there will be lots of games, contests and prizes; Thompson Ranch will return with Horse Rides to everyone’s delight. Attendees can enjoy grazing on Maui style food, featuring BBQ chicken, beef and pork plates, lumpia, chow fun, salads, Indian dishes and desserts.
Haleakala Ranch’s Entertainment Tent presents Maui’s favorite performers, George Kahumoku Jr., Benny Uyetake, The Shamrocks and Jah Residentz on Saturday. Sunday entertainment continues with Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i and his ‘ohana, the Hawaiian Serenaders, ‘Ukulele Pops Band, Country Band and Marty Dread. Halau hula will also perform on stage each morning and Kathy “Tita” Collins will serve as M.C. on Saturday.
“The Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair is for everyone, so join us for one day or two and make sure you bring the whole family,” said Brenda Kuala‘au Upcountry Fair Co-Chair.
The Annual Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair is sponsored by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development; Tri-Isle Resource, Conservation and Development Council; Maui County Farm Bureau; Maui Cattle Company; Haleakala Ranch; Maui 4-H Livestock Association; Whole Foods Market; Maui Soda & Ice Works, Ltd and Roselani Ice Cream.
For more information, call Brenda Kuala‘au at 808-870-9031 or email upcountryfair@gmail.com. The Upcountry Fair’s mission is to protect, promote and perpetuate agriculture, farming and ranching on the island of Maui. Visit www.upcountryfairmaui.com
Slam, Bam, Thank You Ma'am
Thursday (May 26), 9:30pm, Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao, $10 / $5 before 9:30 (21+ only)
The best of soul is back on the islands this Father's Day weekend with performances on Oahu, Kauai & Maui
MAUI - FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 7PM - MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
HONOLULU - SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 8PM - BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL
KAUAI - SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 7:30PM - KILOHANA PLANTATION
*Maui tickets on sale now to MACC members, on sale to general public this Saturday, May 28* Honolulu reserved seats priced at $35, $40 & $45 available at the Blaisdell Box Office, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, online at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets including Walmart & Windward Mall Sports Gear. Kauai advanced tickets priced at $40 available online at TicketWeb.com, charge by phone at 1-866-468-3399 and at the following retail locations: Kilohana, Big K-Mart, Da Booze Shop, Kauai Music & Sound, Hanahlei Surf Shop and Progressive Expressions. Maui tickets priced at $35, $45, & $55 available the MACC Box Office, charge by phone at 242-SHOW or online at mauiarts.org.
KAHULUI, HAWAII - At its annual Law Enforcement Awards luncheon on May 23, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joined with Maui Toyota to honor Maui Police Department officers for the many lives they saved in 2010 by identifying drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs and getting them off the road. Statistics show that more than half of all traffic fatalities in Hawai'i involve alcohol.
Receiving MADD's Individual Award for enforcing impaired driving laws was Officer Sepulona Falealii of the Molokai District. Officer Falealii is also a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard who served two deployments as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Honored with MADD's Unit Award for exceptional achievement was the Vehicle Homicide Unit of Maui County. Sergeant Barry Aoki supervises this investigative unit, which consists of Officers Dukie Racadio, Lawrence Becraft, Duke Pua, Dawn Danley and Gregg Rowe. MADD also recognized Maui police officers who made the most arrests for driving under the influence last year. The honorees are: -- Officer Rod Corso, Wailuku District, 14 arrests;
-- Officers Jeffrey Platt and Angela Starr, Hana District, 1 arrest each;
-- Officer Marvin Tevaga, Lahaina District, 18 arrests;
-- Officer Falealii, Molokai District, 3 arrests; and
-- Officer Carl Eguia, Kihei District, 12 arrests. ### L-R: Maui police chief Gary Yabuta, MADD executive director Jennifer Dotson and Maui Toyota Assistant General Manager David Whitney. Photo by John Henry.
L-R: Maui Toyota Assistant General Manager David Whitney, Maui police chief Gary Yabuta, Officer Sepulona Falealii and Captain Wallace Tom. Photo by John Henry.
Receiving MADD's Individual Award for enforcing impaired driving laws was Officer Sepulona Falealii of the Molokai District. Officer Falealii is also a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard who served two deployments as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Honored with MADD's Unit Award for exceptional achievement was the Vehicle Homicide Unit of Maui County. Sergeant Barry Aoki supervises this investigative unit, which consists of Officers Dukie Racadio, Lawrence Becraft, Duke Pua, Dawn Danley and Gregg Rowe. MADD also recognized Maui police officers who made the most arrests for driving under the influence last year. The honorees are: -- Officer Rod Corso, Wailuku District, 14 arrests;
-- Officers Jeffrey Platt and Angela Starr, Hana District, 1 arrest each;
-- Officer Marvin Tevaga, Lahaina District, 18 arrests;
-- Officer Falealii, Molokai District, 3 arrests; and
-- Officer Carl Eguia, Kihei District, 12 arrests. ### L-R: Maui police chief Gary Yabuta, MADD executive director Jennifer Dotson and Maui Toyota Assistant General Manager David Whitney. Photo by John Henry.
L-R: Maui Toyota Assistant General Manager David Whitney, Maui police chief Gary Yabuta, Officer Sepulona Falealii and Captain Wallace Tom. Photo by John Henry.
Halie Loren
Thursday (June 16), 7pm, Stella Blues Cafe, Kihei, $15Haile Loren has been busy since we last caught up with her in September 2010 (read the MauiTime story at http://mauivents.com/music/halie-loren/). She's had had four albums in the top 10 in Japan, sold more than 35,000 records, and recorded a special song "In Time (Hope For Healing)," the proceeds from which directly benefit the Japanese Red Cross. Also, Loren wrote another lovely tune called "Sisters," which she let Women Helping Women of Maui use in a promotional video (view it http://www.whwmaui.net). To be released internationally, "Sisters" was also picked up by the international group HIV/AIDS awareness group Until There is a Cure. Don't miss your second chance to hear this songstress, on June 16 at Stella Blues. 808-874-3779; stellablues.com
Thursday (June 16), 7pm, Stella Blues Cafe, Kihei, $15Haile Loren has been busy since we last caught up with her in September 2010 (read the MauiTime story at http://mauivents.com/music/halie-loren/). She's had had four albums in the top 10 in Japan, sold more than 35,000 records, and recorded a special song "In Time (Hope For Healing)," the proceeds from which directly benefit the Japanese Red Cross. Also, Loren wrote another lovely tune called "Sisters," which she let Women Helping Women of Maui use in a promotional video (view it http://www.whwmaui.net). To be released internationally, "Sisters" was also picked up by the international group HIV/AIDS awareness group Until There is a Cure. Don't miss your second chance to hear this songstress, on June 16 at Stella Blues. 808-874-3779; stellablues.com
Maui Historical Society's 2nd annual Celebration of Quilts
Saturday, May 14, 10am-3pm, Bailey House Museum, $10The Maui Historical Society's second annual Celebration of Quilts was an event swaddled in homemade goodness. Streaming through the leaves of hala and kukui trees, Saturday's benevolent early summer sun cast crepuscular rays of rose gold on the outdoor exhibition--a clothesline of showcase-quality quilts stitched by local artisans, spanning the circumference of the museum's main lawn. Admission was just $10, and included complimentary lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. Inside, the museum's own Hawaiian quilt relics were augmented by other antique quilts on loan (like the "Ona Ona," i.e. sweet potato quilt loaned by Jamie Laniakea Clark). Of course it's hard to pick, but I'd have to say my favorite of the bunch is the eggshell-and saffron-colored quilt from the D.T. Flemming collection (regularly on display on the upstairs bedroom's four post bed) named "Na Kalauna Me Na 'Ilima" (crowns and 'ilima). Though over the years I've meandered the museum more times than I can count, this recent visit was a fresh reminder of how exquisite their artifacts are. On this occasion, I was particularly struck by the large, perfectly spherical na pohaku (stones) made for endurance training (oft underwater), as well as the half-sphere stone implements made for smoothing adz marks. P.S. A big mahalo to the Bailey House Museum's executive director, Nicole McMullen, and office manager, Marsha Cavin for their lovely work.
Learn More About Hawaiian Quilts:
EXCERPT FROM THE EVENT PROGRAM
"The distinctive characteristics of a Hawaiian applique quilt are, 1) they are generally appliqued on one piece in contrasting colors using a [snowflake] paper-cutting technique taught by the missionaries, 2) they are usually inspired by nature or a meaningful life event, and 3) they often use echo quilting, stitching rows that radiate out from the appliqued design. These quilts were treasured and patterns were considered property of the creator." EXCERPT FROM THE EVENT PROGRAM
"Another popular pattern was the Hawaiian Flag, or Ku'u Hae Aloha (My Belove Flag), created at the end of the 1800s and in greater numbers between the years of the overthrow of the monarchy (1893) and the annexation of Hawai'i (1898). They often contained symbols of the Hawaiian monarchy, such as the Coat of Arms. These quilts became symbols of protest and loyalty.
Saturday, May 14, 10am-3pm, Bailey House Museum, $10The Maui Historical Society's second annual Celebration of Quilts was an event swaddled in homemade goodness. Streaming through the leaves of hala and kukui trees, Saturday's benevolent early summer sun cast crepuscular rays of rose gold on the outdoor exhibition--a clothesline of showcase-quality quilts stitched by local artisans, spanning the circumference of the museum's main lawn. Admission was just $10, and included complimentary lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. Inside, the museum's own Hawaiian quilt relics were augmented by other antique quilts on loan (like the "Ona Ona," i.e. sweet potato quilt loaned by Jamie Laniakea Clark). Of course it's hard to pick, but I'd have to say my favorite of the bunch is the eggshell-and saffron-colored quilt from the D.T. Flemming collection (regularly on display on the upstairs bedroom's four post bed) named "Na Kalauna Me Na 'Ilima" (crowns and 'ilima). Though over the years I've meandered the museum more times than I can count, this recent visit was a fresh reminder of how exquisite their artifacts are. On this occasion, I was particularly struck by the large, perfectly spherical na pohaku (stones) made for endurance training (oft underwater), as well as the half-sphere stone implements made for smoothing adz marks. P.S. A big mahalo to the Bailey House Museum's executive director, Nicole McMullen, and office manager, Marsha Cavin for their lovely work.
Learn More About Hawaiian Quilts:
EXCERPT FROM THE EVENT PROGRAM
"The distinctive characteristics of a Hawaiian applique quilt are, 1) they are generally appliqued on one piece in contrasting colors using a [snowflake] paper-cutting technique taught by the missionaries, 2) they are usually inspired by nature or a meaningful life event, and 3) they often use echo quilting, stitching rows that radiate out from the appliqued design. These quilts were treasured and patterns were considered property of the creator." EXCERPT FROM THE EVENT PROGRAM
"Another popular pattern was the Hawaiian Flag, or Ku'u Hae Aloha (My Belove Flag), created at the end of the 1800s and in greater numbers between the years of the overthrow of the monarchy (1893) and the annexation of Hawai'i (1898). They often contained symbols of the Hawaiian monarchy, such as the Coat of Arms. These quilts became symbols of protest and loyalty.
Lotus Dancer's 70th Birthday Piano Concert
Saturday (May 14), 7pm, Waipuna Chapel, Kula, $15 donation
A romantic candlelight event celebrating Lotus Dancer's 70th birthday. Program includes J.S. Bach's Partita #2, Beethoven's Sonata op. 28, Granados's Four Spanish Dances, and Chopin's Two Etudes and Ballade #3. [808-878-8684; dancing@kula.com]
Saturday (May 14), 7pm, Waipuna Chapel, Kula, $15 donation
A romantic candlelight event celebrating Lotus Dancer's 70th birthday. Program includes J.S. Bach's Partita #2, Beethoven's Sonata op. 28, Granados's Four Spanish Dances, and Chopin's Two Etudes and Ballade #3. [808-878-8684; dancing@kula.com]
Tonight and tomorrow night Lahaina will be transformed for a group of 70 folks or so, who will climb into a time capsule with the folks at Lahaina Restoration Foundation and travel back to the old days when this West Maui spot was the capital of Hawaii. Okay, travelling will be done by your imagination, while your tastebuds work in real time, but isn’t that a safer way to travel any how? This weekend only we will be treated to the beautiful combination of art appreciation, engaging historic theatre and gorgeous food.
With paint, murals, lanterns, tables and linens, Theo Morrison and her team are busily readying the Old Lahaina Prison to serve as the site of the main course of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Third Annual Progressive Dinner Party.
During a progressive dinner party, you travel (or “progress”) from one site to the next for each course of your meal. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has added a historical twist to the concept – you travel from one historical site to another by trolley and shuttle, with historical narration along the way. “The evening starts with appetizers at the Wo Hing Museum on Front Street, moves to the Old Lahaina Prison for salad and the main course and ends up at the Pioneer Inn for dessert,” explains Morrison. “You also enjoy culinary creations by some of Maui’s most noted chefs, including chefs Mark Ellman, Ryan Luckey, Sheldon Simeon and Jay Kulukulalani.”
“You could call this a fusion of a ‘foodie’ and ‘historical’ event,” says Morrison, noting that the chefs will be using ingredients such as Snake River Farms Gold Label Kobe Tenderloin, Island Fresh Ahi, and Molokai Prawns, to create tantalizing dishes especially for the occasion. “The settings are as memorable as any you’ll ever find, and you’ll learn a bit about Lahaina’s rich history throughout the evening.”
The fascinating backdrop of Chinese history in Lahaina cloaks the first course – pupus prepared by Chef Sheldon Simeon at the Wo Hing Temple. But the real action is going to be found aptly placed in the old prison built in the 1850s by order of the legislature and King Kamehameha III of Hawaii. Inside the 28 inch thick coral block prison walls you will be witnessing a new dimension of Lahaina, theatrical performances by Great Scott Productions, inspired by an old song that homesick sailors sung called “Saturday Night in Lahaina.”
Longtime Lahaina residents will enjoy the portrayal of the late Captain Kenny, a beloved and colorful local resident who transported his artwork in a shopping cart and sold it along Lahaina’s streets. Actor Chuck Dicker will be playing the part. Other actors in the show include Robenn Robb, Allen Cohen, Ute Finch, Michelle Nakagawa, Derek Nakagawa, Garrett Probst and Bailey Keller.
You can purchase tickets for either Friday or Saturday evening. The seats are limited to just 68 diners (34 couples) per evening and are $135, all inclusive. Each evening will begin at 5:45 pm at Wo Hing Museum.
“We are also offering special VIP tables for 8 for $1,000,” saysMorrison. “With this package, you get private reserved table with a personal server at each site, complimentary parking for four cars at the Baldwin Home parking lot at the corner of Dickenson Street and Front Street, and one copy of the book, Exploring Historic Lahaina, for each VIP.”
The evening caps at the historic Pioneer Inn for dessert and dancing, with music provided by Haiku Hillbillies on Friday night and Rock ‘n’ Rogues on Saturday night.
The dinner party is a benefit for Lahaina Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to faithfully restore, maintain and interpret the physical, historical and cultural legacy of Lahaina, Maui, first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A portion of the Progressive Dinner Party ticket price ($60 per individual ticket or $400 for a VIP table) is U.S. tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Dinner reservations are available to adults over age 21 only, and can be obtained by calling Lahaina Restoration Foundation at 808-661-3262 or visiting http://www.lahainarestoration.org.
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This could be your plan this Friday or Saturday. Tired of the same old Fundraiser Dinner? The Progressive Dinner has it all, haute cuisine by well known West Side Chefs, theatrics, art, historical buildings. This could be the best incarceration of your life.