Sunday, January 1, 8:00 PM Bill Maher in Concert Castle Theater 
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Saturday, January 7, 7:30 PM Warren Miller's ... Like There's No Tomorrow Ski Film Castle Theater 
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Thursday, January 12, 7:30 PM
Solo Sessions: Kuana Torres Kahele McCoy Studio Theater Kuana Torres Kahele was born on the slopes of Mauna Kea in Hilo. He 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, exciting the hula world and re-igniting passion for Hawaiian music from everyday fans.247 |
Saturday, January 14, 7:30 PM
Maceo Parker Pavilion/Courtyard Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with funky music and his pedigree is impeccable; his band is the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. It is almost impossible to separate which came first, Maceo or funk. The amazing Parker has been at it with his legendary alto horn for five decades. He navigates deftly between James Brown’s 1960s soul and George Clinton’s 1970s freaky funk while exploring mellower jazz and the grooves of hip-hop.248 |
Sunday, January 15, 6:30 PM (gates open 5 pm) Starry Night Cinema - Surf's Up Pavilion/Amphitheater MACC presents free fun for families, a new event includes a feature film and shorts projected on a giant screen in Yokouchi Pavilion. Bring a blanket or beach chair to relax on the A&B Amphitheater lawn and enjoy casual dining, drink specials and activities from 5 pm. SoundWave, an instrumental surf-rock band, will open the evening. Sponsored by County of Maui with support from Maui Film Festival and H. Hawai'i Media356 |
Monday, Tuesday - January 16th, 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 17th, 7:00 PM
New Shanghai Circus Castle Theater Chinese acrobatic skills have been passed on from farmers and craftsmen 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. Always a family favorite, three beautifully orchestrated shows will be presented in Castle Theater.249 |
Thursday, January 19, 7:30 PM Bill Mays - Phil Benoit present An Intimate Evening of Jazz McCoy Studio Theater One of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, pianist/composer/arranger Bill Mays, 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 provides the perfect counterpoint for Bill’s innovative style. A guest appearance by the silken-voiced Angela Benoit makes this a must-see show. Be sure to stay for a ‘Meet the Artists’ gathering in McCoy Courtyard after the show. 290 |
Friday, Saturday, January 20th, 7:30 PM - 21st, 7:30 PM
Kumu Kahua Theatre: A Jivebomber's Christmas McCoy Studio Theater A Jivebomber's Christmas is set in a World War II relocation camp for Japanese Americans. Despite its grim setting, the upbeat plot follows a group of young men and women as they rehearse a Christmas variety show, held to keep their spirits up amidst the camp’s destitution. Filled with traditional Christmas carols, popular music from the 1940s, dance, humor and sentiment, this is a lighthearted play, warmly nostalgic, as well as a story about perseverance. Written by Sachiko and Dom Magwili and first produced in 1993 at Los Angeles’s Japanese American National Museum, A Jivebomber’s Christmas has become a holiday tradition.250 |
Friday, January 20, 7:30 PM
HAPA by Moonlight Pavilion/Courtyard Barry Flanagan and Ron Kuala‘au are 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 HAPA under the moonlit pavilion, expressing aloha through Barry’s and Ron’s music.251 |
Friday, January 20, 8:00 PM The Airborne Toxic Event Concert Castle Theater This five-piece indie rock outfit comprised of Mikel Jollett (vocals/ guitar/keyboards), Steven Chen (guitar/ keyboards), Noah Harmon (bass/backing vocals), Daren Taylor (drums) and Anna Bulbrook (viola/keyboards/tambourine/backing vocals) was formed in 2006 in California. The Airborne Toxic Event's critically acclaimed self-titled debut album propelled them onto the world stage in 2008. Hit songs from that album include "Wishing Well," "Gasoline" and "Sometime Around Midnight," which was named iTunes #1 Alternative Song of the year. TATE's stunning new album, All at Once, brings a tighter cohesion in the band and addresses issues of mortality, loss, the battle between the comfort of complacency and the need for change. The album's first anthemic single "Changing" has experienced plenty of success, landing #4 on the Alternative Song charts. The second single "All I Ever Wanted" has been #1 most added at Alternative and is currently climbing the charts. 292 |
Friday, Saturday, January 20th, 7:30 PM - 21st, 7:30 PM
Kumu Kahua Theatre: A Jivebomber's Christmas McCoy Studio Theater A Jivebomber's Christmas is set in a World War II relocation camp for Japanese Americans. Despite its grim setting, the upbeat plot follows a group of young men and women as they rehearse a Christmas variety show, held to keep their spirits up amidst the camp’s destitution. Filled with traditional Christmas carols, popular music from the 1940s, dance, humor and sentiment, this is a lighthearted play, warmly nostalgic, as well as a story about perseverance. Written by Sachiko and Dom Magwili and first produced in 1993 at Los Angeles’s Japanese American National Museum, A Jivebomber’s Christmas has become a holiday tradition.250 |
Sunday, January 22, 9:00 AM til 6:00 PM TEDxMaui 2012 Castle Theater TEDxMaui is an independently organized TED event. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” this all-day event will present innovative and inspiring speakers and performers who have the courage to dream and change the world with revolutionary ideas. TEDxMaui is an opportunity to broaden understanding and knowledge in our community. Attendees will hear new ways of thinking, learn about break-throughs and be motivated by those accelerating innovation and improving the lives of citizens around the world. The goal is to have each person walk away feeling enlightened, motivated and dedicated to making a difference in their lives as well as the lives of others. Guest speakers include Elizabeth Lindsey, Art Medeiros, Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, W.S. Merwin, Byron Washom and Susan Casey. For more information on attending, click on the link below. Enjoy TEDxMaui Lounge post-reception from 6 to 9 pm in Yokouchi Pavilion
Registration takes place from 7:30 am to 9 am273 |
Sunday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Storytelling Festival: Māui, Hina & Ka Hana Kapa The Pa One of the many legends of Hawai‘i is about Māui, the demi-god, lassoing the sun to slow its path across the sky so his mother Hina’s kapa could dry. Our particular version of this story is centered here on Maui and will be performed in chant, dance and the art of storytelling. 254 |
Thursday, January 26, 7:30 PM Slack Key Masters with Dennis Kamakahi + Stephen Inglis McCoy Studio Theater George Kahumoku Jr. hosts and opens the show with his musical and storytelling talents. Special guests are Dennis Kamakahi, Hawai‘i’s greatest living songwriter who has many songs that are already Hawaiian music standards. Stephen Inglis is one of the most diverse musical artists in Hawai‘i today, and the art of slack key guitar has been the focus of his music in recent years. They recently released a new CD, Waimaka Helelei.355- Event has Completed
$25/standard, $45/VIP with artist talk-story session at 6:30 pm (plus applicable fees)
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Friday, January 27, 7:00 PM Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones McCoy Studio Theater Nominated in 2009 as Ireland’s Best Traditional Irish Folk Group, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are known for their quality musical presentation of Irish patriotic songs and traditional Irish music with fiery introductions from lead singer, songwriter and storyteller, Derek Warfield. Warfield has enjoyed phenomenal success for some 40 years with 13 bestselling albums, No. 1 hits, television appearances and shows in Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. The night opens with The Chancers, who are based out of Portland, Oregon by way of Ireland. Originally formed in 2001 after a Guinness-fueled quest to drive across Oregon on a St. Patrick’s weekend, the band has continued to grow and mature, building on their childhood experiences of listening to and playing music in their native Ireland.352 |
Friday, January 27, 7:30 PM
Ben Vereen Castle Theater Broadway star-actor-singer-dancer and Tony Award winner, Ben Vereen is internationally renowned for his performance in Bob Fosse’s Pippin. This consummate showman continues the tradition of great all-around entertainers, best appreciated live. 253 |
Saturday, January 28, 5:30 PM Gates open 4:30 pm SOJA in Concert with The Green & Anuhea Pavilion/Amphitheater Reggae band Soja returns to Hawai'i to kick-off its 2012 North American tour, Strength to Survive. Hailing from Washington DC, band members Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar),
Bobby Jefferson (bass), Ken Brownell (percussion), Ryan Berty (drums) and Patrick
O'Shea (keyboards) have perfected their sound for over a decade. Soja's take on roots reggae
with a unique American perspective has caught island residents by storm. Hawai'i favorite performers, The Green reggae band and songstress Anuhea, will open. A Tom Moffatt and BAMP Project Production
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Sunday, January 29, 3:30 PM Maui Pops Orchestra Gershwin+Broadway Castle Theater The Maui Pops Orchestra proudly presents the gloriously lush music of George Gershwin, covering a broad spectrum of styles. Special guest is charismatic pianist Hyperion Knight, who will explore music from the concert hall, Broadway, jazz, and opera. This highly popular program will be a real toe tapper! Patrons who purchase tickets to all three Maui Pops Series concerts will receive a 10% discount off the ticket prices.277- Event has Completed
$10, $25, $35, $45 and half-price kids 12 years & younger (plus applicable fees)
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Sunday, January 29, 4:00 PM
Heritage Film Festival: Lychee Thieves McCoy Studio Theater Heritage films tell the stories of indigenous people of Hawai‘i and the Pacific, highlighting culture, history, arts and current affairs. Meet the talented people who help bring these stories to the public in a Q&A session after the screening. In Lychee Thieves, a cautionary tale with universal appeal, a bountiful lychee tree causes a commotion among locals fighting for the sweet fruit,revealing humorous and contentious interactions among the culturally diverse people of Hawai‘i. 255 |
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Castle Theater
A 1200-seat traditional-style, state-of-the-art theater with three levels of seating.
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McCoy Studio Theater
A multi-purpose 300-seat black box theater with seating on risers.
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Alexander & Baldwin Amphitheater
A flexible outdoor lawn venue with either festival-style general admission or reserved-number chairs.
Each concert varies according to artist and audience needs.
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