Calendar of Events Maui June 2008

Calendar of Events and Things to Do Maui June 2008 *Coutesy of Alternative-Hawaii

OWANA SALAZAR -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERTPlace: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858Date: 6/4/2008Wahine (female) Slack Key and Steel Guitar artist Owana Salazar graces the stage with performances from her "Hula Jazz" the 2005 Hoku Hanohano Award for Jazz Album of the year! "Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime

DANIEL HO -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERTPlace: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858Date: 6/11/2008The multi-faceted Daniel Ho's portfolio ranges from smooth jazz to religious to classic/contemporary Hawaiian slack key. GRAMMY award winner Daniel appears with host George Kahumoku Jr to delight audiences and share authentic "talk-stories.""Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime

MAUI KING KAMEHAMEHA PARADE AND EVENTSPlace: Banyon Tree Park, Beginning at Front Street, ending at Banyon Tree Park, Lahaina, HI 96761, (808) 586 0333Date: 6/14/20082008 King Kamehameha Parade and Events

DENNIS KAMAKAHI, HERB OHTA JR & KEOKI KAHUMOKU -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERTPlace: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858Date: 6/18/2008A special performance featuring multiple artist celebrating the Annual Maui Slack Key Workshop. This is a unique opportunity to see and hear these artists performing together on traditional Hawaiian songs and sharing "talk-stories" with host George Kahumoku Jr."Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime

"NIGHT AT THE REEF" @ MAUI OCEAN CENTERPlace: Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma'alaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, 270-7088Date: 6/19/2008Maui Ocean Center celebrates International Year of the Reef in 2008 by launching a new program, inviting the public to visit the aquarium's Living Reef exhibits after-hours. Volunteers from local eco-organizations will be present with information on the state of Hawaii's coral reef eco-systems. Pupu and beverages will be available for purchase. www.mauioceancenter.com

MAUI INVITATIONAL BAND FESTIVALPlace: P.O.Box 10756, Lahaina, HI 96761, 808-667-2805Date: 6/23/2008 through 7/4/2008Professional and student musicians learn and perform together. Festival at various venues around the island of Maui. Please refer to the website for a festival show. www.aecg.org

LEDWARD KAAPANA -MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERTPlace: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, (888) 669-3858Date: 6/25/2008Ledward Kaapana delights audiences with his easy-going style and rascal charm. He joins host George Kahumoku Jr, bringing his mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and extraordinary baritone and falsetto voice. "Rarely are there performers such as these -- who are so reachable and who care so much about those who've come to their concert. These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." -Jamie O'Brien, Music Critic.Pavillion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui. Tickets $45 Seating Limited. 7:30pm Showtime

KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVALPlace: 100 Bay Drive, Kapalua Resort, Lahaina, HI 96761, 808-665-9160Date: 6/26/2008 through 6/29/2008Hosted by Master Sommelier Fred Dame, this renowned event convenes all-star winemakers and sommeliers, celebrity chefs and connoisseurs from around the world in a series of exceptional wine tastings, festive evening functions and gourmet cooking demonstrations at the spectacular Kapalua Resort. Paid admission.