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Art Night |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 4 - December 26, 2008
Front St, Lahaina 96761
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In celebration of Lahaina's art scene, this event flings open the doors of area galleries and invites passers-by into the inner sanctum. Musicians play, refreshments are served, and guest artists riff about technique, subject matter, and the like. Plus, there's a huge range of art to browse through at your leisure. Find your aesthetic, move at your own tempo, and don't worry about being pressured to buy. The idea is to expose guests to Lahaina's incredible offerings, not to fill a quota. Sure, the scene is social, but everyone is welcome. There's no pretense, and you just might find something you like. |
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International Festival of Canoes |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 10 - May 24, 2008
525 Front St Kamehameha Iki Park, Lahaina 96761
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An amazing, edifying display of pan-Pacific cultures and traditions, this festival is about much more than canoes. Even so, the main event is the creation of beautiful, viable vessels from solid logs during the course of the two-week event. Artisans work in full view of spectators, lovingly sculpting and adorning, while other craftspeople make drums, surfboards, and thatching. In the last two days of the festival, completed canoes are paraded down Front Street and then launched with ritual and reverence. Afterwards, food and music become part of the celebration. Art, dance, and crafts can also be viewed, and a portion of the festivities takes place at nearby Banyan Tree Park. |
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Maui Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 11 - June 15, 2008
various locations, Kahului 96753
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Description:
This festival has as its mission the promotion of films that (without being maudlin) uplift the human spirit and condition. It premieres works that aren't carried by commercial cinema houses and juxtaposes their viewing against island storytelling methods, including hula. The experience, with all these elements united, is eminently satisfying and demonstrates the commonality between performance and life. Venues and screenings do change, so call for details before attending. |
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Kapalua Wine & Food Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 26 - June 29, 2008
300 Kapalua Dr Kapalua Resort, Kapalua 96761 • 808-665-9160
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Description:
A magnificent, palm-peppered outdoor setting makes the opening event of this long-running celebration an appealing harbinger of good things to come. More than a quarter-century old, Kapalua Wine & Food Festival lives up to its name, bringing together amazing foods, top-quality wines, and engaging personalities for an excursion into gastronomic hedonism. Experts regularly mesmerize attendees with spectacular meals, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, and gala events. A real treat for foodies. |
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Maui Onion Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2 - August 3, 2008
Whalers Village Ka‘ana-pali Resort, Lahaina 96761
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Description:
Named after the island itself, the Maui onion is a much-sought-after commodity, thanks to a signature mild flavor that results from its being grown in volcanic soils in upcountry Kula. This festival gives the local product special attention, making it the centerpiece of recipe contests, cooking demonstrations, and lots of good food. You'll also find kids' games, live music, a farmers market, and even onion-eating competitions. (Your breath's not a problem if other people are eating onions, too!) |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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