May 2010
Alphabetical Listing of Shows
- Brothers Cazimero
- Classical Music of India
- Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings
- Jim Gaffigan
- Hawaii Opera Theatre's Great American Voices
- Heart Dance Studio presents Tap Love
- Maui Spring Band Concert Series
- Maui Brewers Festival
- MAPA Spring Extravangaza Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop
- MAPA Spring Extravangaza Ballet
- MOVES, a MAPA Dance Concert
- My Mama Monologues
- Pahinui Hawaiian Band with Cyril PAhinui
- Smooth Jazz Nights featuring Lee Ritenour
- Rex Navarrete
Calendar Listing of Shows and Details
Hover over date to see title. Click on date, or scroll down, to see all the shows.
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Saturday, May 1
Hawaii Opera Theatre's Great American Voices
Castle Theater: 7:30 pm
Hawaii Opera Theatre and Maui Arts & Cultural Center present: Great American Voices, an evening of unforgettable melodies. Enjoy beloved arias from La Traviata, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Madama Butterfly and La Boheme as well as popular Broadway hits I Could Have Danced All Night/My Fair Lady, Younger Than Springtime/South Pacific, If I Loved You/Carousel, Summertime/Porgy & Bess, The Impossible Dream/Man of La Mancha and many more. Don't miss this Enchanted Evening performed by the best talent from HOT.
Tickets: $15, $25, $40, $55 and $100 (includes a champagne post-show reception); half-price for kids 12 yrs. & under (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Consuelo's
Saturday, May 1
Heart Dance Studio presents Tap Love
McCoy Studio Theater: 7:30 pm
Enjoy a fun evening of happy tappin’ dancers with special guest international artist, Lynn Schwab, and local dancers from Maui Academy of Performing Arts. Love of the art form known as “tap dance” is projected by the Heart Dance group in a heartfelt performance in which the beats and rhythms guide the dancers to a place of pure joy. Their percussion instruments are the metal taps on their shoes, delighting the audience in song and sound.
Tickets: $10 (limited), $15 for seniors and kids 12 yrs. & under, $18 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Consuelo's
Sunday, May 2
Brothers Cazimero
Castle Theater, 7:30 pm
MACC Presents…Ho‘onanea Series
“Celebrated and in play all over the world for over 30 years, their music is part and parcel of the modern Hawaiian identity.” — Big Island Weekly
The Brothers Cazimero are consummate performers who have made their indelible imprint on the face of contemporary Hawaiian music. Their talent, longevity and sales success have placed them in a league of their own. The Brothers Cazimero showcase their Annual Lei Day Concert celebrating 30 years of consistently sold out May Day concerts. Delight in their special aloha celebration to the MACC.
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets: $12, $28, $37 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
Tuesday, May 4; and Wednesday May 12
Maui Spring Band Concert Series
Castle Theater, 6:30 pm
The MACC’s goal in hosting this concert series is to provide a professional theater experience to school band directors, students and their families, featuring established musical programs in Maui’s middle schools and high schools. Enjoy an evening of quality entertainment with our most talented youth.
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 pm: Maui Waena Intermediate School Band
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 pm: ‘Iao Intermediate School Band
FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 8 & 9
My Mama Monologues 2010
McCoy Studio Theater: 7 pm, Sat & 2 pm Sun
Maui Playwright Pat Masumoto is offering yet another incarnation of My Mama Monologues, which premiered last Mother’s Day and featured true “mama” stories from men, women and children worldwide. A powerful mix of hilarious, tender and healing, the stories were read in Hawai‘i, across the U.S. and Europe. This time, Masumoto’s cast of grandparents and grandchildren, celebrities and first-timers will present monologues with even more riveting dramatic shifts, including Pat telling stories about her 101-yr-old mom, who is on Twitter and YouTube as “GrandmaFlorence.” – Follow her!
Tickets: $20 and $15 for kids and students with I.D. (plus applicable fees)
On Sale to the public Saturday, March 20.
May 11- June 26
Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings
Schaefer International Gallery, Tue - Sat, 11 am – 5 pm
Opening Reception Saturday, May 8, 5 to 7pm
Slide show Lecture with Artist Monday, May, 10 from 5-6:30pm
Organized by the Museum of Art at Washington State University, this exhibit brings together a retrospective of 30 years of this remarkable artist’s development. It traces the evolution of Hansen’s narrative paintings which encompass the landscape of the rural West. Colorful large scale compositions of horses, dogs, fish, grasshoppers and Hansen’s alter ego "the Kernal" lead viewers into his playful world of humor and humanity.
FREE
Friday, May 14
An Evening of the Classical Music of India with Ty Burhoe & Kala Ramnath
McCoy Studio Theater: 7:30 pm
Join Tala Records’ founder and renowned tabla player, Ty Burhoe, presenting the 4th annual Evening of the Classical Music of India. This MACC concert series features Maestro Kala Ramnath, “The Singing Violin,” torch bearer of the Mewati Gharana Indian music tradition. She stands among the most outstanding and brilliant instrumental musicians of the classical genre. This rare, intimate and deeply inspired performance by one of India’s most celebrated musicians is sure to please.
Link to more info on Ty Burhoe
Link to more info Kala Ramnath
Preshow dinner by Monsoon India
Saturday, May 15
Maui Brewers Festival
A MACC Fundraiser
Events Lawn, 3-7 pm
The second annual Maui Brewers Festival showcases the best in hand-crafted beers made in Hawai‘i and beyond. Join hosts Maui Brewing Company, Paradise Beverages and Maui Arts & Cultural Center for a leisurely day of tasting beers from 30 breweries, appetizer sampling from island restaurants, live entertainment with local bands and prize giveaways.
Watch some fun at last year's Maui Brewers Festival on YouTube
Tickets: $45 / General admission package includes eight 4 oz. tasting of bewers in a commemorative pilsner cup, unlimited pupu and desserts and event parking. $75 / Happy Hour Package includes reserved parking pass, early entry at 2 pm with brewmasters & brewery representatives, special gift plus general admission.
List of Breweries and their Craft Beers Breweries and their Craft Beer List
List of Restaurants, Chefs & Caterers serving Restaurants, Chefs & Caterers
Saturday, May 15
Pahinui Hawaiian Band with Cyril Pahinui
McCoy Studio Theater: 7:30 pm
In the footsteps of his father, Hawaiian Music Master Cyril Pahinui has brought together a group of close friends and family members to continue the Pahinui legacy. In the Pahinui Hawaiian Band are longtime friend and steel guitarist, Greg Sardinha, nephew, Kunia Galdeira, master slack key and bass player, Sonny Lim, and student, Peter Moon, son of renowned ‘ukulele master by the same name. Cyril’s equally well-known older brother, Bla Pahinui, makes guest appearances. Pahinui Hawaiian Band continues to perpetuate the rich, vibrant sound of patriarch, Gabby Pahinui, with musical qualities that only the Pahinui family can create. Their incomparable arrangements and enjoyable stage presence have already won the hearts of fans worldwide.
Tickets: $20 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Alexander's Famous Fish Co.
Friday, May 21
Jim Gaffigan
Castle Theater, 8 pm
Known for his unique brand of sarcastic humor, the hilarious Jim Gaffigan has amused fans nationwide with his “Comedy Presents” specials and recurring role on TBS’ “My Boys.” A laugh out loud stand-up who has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” an unprecedented amount of times, Jim Gaffigan has also released six brilliant comedy CDs.
Jim is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent television shows (primetime, cable and the late-night circuit) and films. After his first appearance on Letterman, the host personally chose him to develop a sitcom for World Wide Pants. Eighteen months later, “Welcome to New York” made its debut to critical acclaim. Jim then co-starred with Ellen DeGeneres on her CBS sitcom, “The Ellen Show” and he has had recurring roles on FOX’s “That 70s Show” and NBC’s “Ed.” Many recognize Gaffigan from his numerous award-winning commercial campaigns, which include Sierra Mist, ESPN, Saturn and Rolling Rock.
Watch some Gaffigan on YouTube
Tickets: $35, $45 (plus applicable fees)
On sale to MACC Members Friday, February 26
On sale to the general public Saturday, February 27
Preshow dinner by Mulligan's
Saturday, May 22
MAPA Spring Extravaganza
Jazz, TaP & Hip Hop Revue
Castle Theater, 3 pm
Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents its annual revue of jazz,
tap and hip hop. Dancers of all ages
will strut their stuff on stage for
an evening of toe-tapping,
heel-stomping entertainment
for the whole family.
Tickets: $12 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Consuelo's
Sunday, May 23
MAPA Spring Extravaganza
Ballet, Sir Dancealot
Castle Theater, 3 pm
In this original ballet, a handsome prince courts the leading ladies of five ballets – Le Corsaire, Giselle, Firebird, Butterfly Lovers and Tarzan – only to be discovered by all in the end, much to his dismay. Enjoy Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ (MAPA) annual dance revue.
Tickets: $12 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Consuelo's
Sunday, May 23
MOVES, a MAPA Dance Concert
Castle Theater, 7:30 pm
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ highly trained dance company presents this extraordinary evening of original choreography, MOVES, in the style of MAPA’s Pieces dance concerts.
Tickets:$15, $12 (kids 12 and under) (plus applicable fees)
Thursday, May 27
Rex Navarrete
Castle Theater, 7:30 pm
Join Rex Navarrete as he invades Maui to celebrate the release of his latest DVD “Kosmik Organik.” Hot off the road from touring Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and more cities, America’s Premier Filipino Comedian promises to offer you a much needed respite from the doom and gloom of the headlines with his own brand of humor that has made him a favorite of locals in Hawai‘i. The show will be emceed by O‘ahu’s own Shawn Felipe with additional performances by David Lee. Rex and his crew will leave you in stitches as he makes this special detour to Maui for a hilarious journey into the world and mind of a comic legend in the making. Performance may contain adult language.
Tickets:$17, $25, $32 (plus applicable fees)
Preshow dinner by Consuelo's
Friday, May 28
Smooth Jazz Nights featuring LEE RITENOUR
Castle Theater, 7:30 pm
Lee Ritenour, one of the all-time great guitarists, will headline Smooth Jazz Nights in a can’t-miss concert. He will be joined by funky bassman, Melvin Lee Davis, Michael Paulo, saxophonist to the stars, and an all-star band with Michael Ruff and Garin Poliahu for an awesome night of smooth jazz. Grammy Award Winner Ritenour has been named Guitarist of the Year twice. His 40 albums that span three decades feature a combination of jazz, rock and Brazilian music. He was a founding member of the successful contemporary jazz band, Fourplay, along with keyboardist Bob James. Ritenour is currently producing a Superstar Guitar Collaboration album entitled Six String Theory, which is scheduled for release this summer.
Tickets: $35, $45 and a limited number of premium seats for $75 (plus applicable fees) On Sale to the public Saturday, May 15
Preshow dinner by Cafe O'Lei at the Dunes
Click menu at top left for our regular calendar for more scheduled events
As a patron of live performances, please remember that as with all things in life, any event is subject to change or cancellation, sometimes with little or no notice.
VENUES
No photography, video cameras, or any recording devices
are allowed at performances in any MACC theaters, unless by prior arrangement and approval of both MACC & artist(s).
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Event Lawn
A flexible outdoor venue with either festival style general admisison or reserved-number chair set-up on the lawn. Each show varies according to audience, artist & tech needs.
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