Jazzy January in Maui Nui

January is exciting on Maui Nui our special events include the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and concert by Jazz greats. Enjoy Friday town parties, Wailuku is on the first Friday, Lahaina is on the second Friday, Makawao is on the third Friday and Paia rounds out the party list with their event on fourth Friday. More information and parking maps for the town parties in on their official web site: www.mauifridays.com Pictured: Jonathan Byrd with Hyundai Tournament of Champions trophy.

Bill Maher
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 1
For two decades, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979, and still performs at least 50 dates a year in Las Vegas and sold-out theaters across the country. He performs in Castle Theatre for one evening, For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Hyundai Tournament of Champions
The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort
January 5-9, 2012
Kapalua Resort is pleased to welcome this years exciting event at The Plantation Course for the winners-only competition returns to Kapalua. Free admission for spectators to the Pro-Am on Thursday. Paid admission Friday through Monday. For more information, please go to www.pgatour.com/hyundai. Pictured: The 18th hole at the Plantation Course in Kapalua.

Wailuku First Friday
Market Street, Wailuku
January 6th
Friday from 6-9 pm experience a holiday street fest featuring live Hawaiian music, arts and crafts, ono food booths, a beer garden and shopping along historic Market Street. For more information call: (808) 878-1888 or www.facebook.com/WailukuFirstFriday

Like Theres No Tomorrow
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 7
Warren Miller’s Like There’s No Tomorrow Ski Film will play at the Castle Theater. Narrated by Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley and shot on location on five continents, the film celebrates the moments that make up a perfect winter. Tour the world’s most inspiring snowy landscapes. Watch world-class drop lines most of us only see in our dreams. Enjoy music before and after the screening and prize giveaways during intermission. For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 11-March 11
This statewide-juried triennial exhibition will feature artists whose work best captures the extraordinary people of Hawai‘i as portrait subjects. The exhibit is in the Schaefer International Gallery, which is open from 11am-5pm Wednesday through Sunday. For more venue information, please call 808 242 7469 or go to www.mauiarts.org

Hawaiian Music Series
Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina
January 26
Enjoy a free Hawaiian musical concert from 6pm - 7.30pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn facing Front Street. For more information: call (808) 661-3262 or go to www.lahainarestoration.org

Solo Sessions
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 12
Kuana Torres Kahele performs at the McCoy Studio Theater/
Kahele was born on the slopes of Mauna Kea in Hilo and began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. In 1995 with Kehau Tamure, Kuana formed the multi-award winning duo, Na Palapalai, who earned critical acclaim for reviving Hawaiian classics as well as for original compositions. This year brings the birth of Kaunaloa, his highly anticipated solo release. For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Lahaina Town Party
Front Street, Lahaina
January 13th
Plan to attend Lahaina Town’s party on the second Friday of this month. For a map that shows Lahaina Town parking and the Friday night event details please go to: www.mauifridays.com/lahaina

New Shanghai Circus
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 16 and 17
The Castle Theater hosts the New Shanghai Circus for three beautifully orchestrated shows in two days. Chinese acrobatic skills have been passed on through generations. Building on the traditional performances, artists of today’s New Shanghai Circus have added layers of complexity and daring with new techniques and spectacular stunts, thrilling audiences around the globe. For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Outstanding in the Field
January 17
Kupa’a Coffee Farm, Kula
Outstanding in the Field will set up a long table at 3 pm at Kupa’a coffee, the hosted by coffee farmers Gerry Ross and Janet Simpson. Chef Justin Pardo will cook; he has organized popular twice-a-month farm dinners in his restaurant, Market Fresh Bistro, Makawao for some time now. That is how Outstanding started too – farm to table and became table to farm. For more information go to: www.outstandinginthefield.com/events/north-american-tour

An Intimate Evening of Jazz
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 19
The McCoy Studio Theater host one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, pianist/composer/arranger Bill Mays, as he joins local jazz favorite guitarist Phil Benoit for an intimate evening of ‘blow your socks off’ jazz. Bill’s extensive resume includes work with Sarah Vaughan, Bud Shank, and even Frank Zappa! Phil’s experience with David Benoit and his own group provide the perfect counterpoint for Bill’s innovative style. A guest appearance by the silken-voiced Angela Benoit makes this a must-see show. Stay after for a ‘Meet the Artists’ gathering in McCoy Courtyard. For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Makawao Town Party
Baldwin Ave, Makawao
January 20
Come to the Makawao Town’s party on the third Friday of the month. We hope to see you there. For the latest details please check out our facebook event page at: Makawao Town Party www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=265834110128449 

Hapa by Moonlight
Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kahului
January 20
The Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard hosts Barry Flanagan and Ron Kuala‘au of HAPA, one of Hawai‘i’s favorite musical duos. The evolution of HAPA continues with the addition singer-songwriter Ron Kuala‘au, who perfectly complements Barry’s musicianship, vocal and songwriting talents. HAPA has always pushed musical boundaries, reaching across world genres to create its eloquent artistry that combines music, chant and dance. Enjoy the music of HAPA under the moonlit pavilion with their unique brand of aloha. For more information, call 808 242 SHOW (7469) or go to www.mauiarts.org

Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Wailea Resort to Lahaina
January 22
The 4th Annual Oceanfront Marathon starts in Wailea and runs along the oceanfront to Kamehameha Iki Park near the Banyan Tree in Old Lahaina Town; it includes 26.2 miles of beautiful oceanfront and mountain vistas. In addition, a Half Marathon, Maui 15K and 5K runs are also available. For more information, please visit www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com

Paia Town Party
Baldwin Ave, Paia
January 27
Paia invites you to the North shore for a relaxing and entertaining Town party. Support the local businesses while taking advantage of great deals and specials. There’s lots of music, food, shopping, art, and fun all around town. Where else will you find ice carving and hula hooping demonstrations alongside psychics, and harpists? Only in Paia. Make sure to check us out at www.paiamaui.com and www.facebook.com/paiatown for updated listings and a full listing of the fun.

Jorma Kaukonen and Chris Smither
Iao Theatre, Wailuku
January 27
The duo of Jorma Kaukonen and guest Chris Smither will present an evening concert of acoustic folk blues. Smither is renowned for his driving finger style guitar and understated vocals. More info: 808.244.8680 or www.mauionstage.com

by Lynn on December 29, 2011