An elite field of champions from the 2009 PGA TOUR compete in the season-opening event at Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course. For more information call 808-665-9160 or 888-665-9160.
Three Tuesdays 4 - 6 pm, and Three Sundays 3 - 5 pm from Dec 30 to Jan 18. Six classes plus plant walks. People may also attend single classes and/or plant walks. We will review the systems of the body (respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, etc.) as they relate to Hawaiian medicinal plants. Up to 75 Hawaiian plant medicines will be covered in detail. Cost for the series: $199. Single classes: $39 each. Single herb walks: $29 each. (808) 937-4218.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. The largest action sports film on the planet is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 59th year! Presented in striking high-definition and narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Children of Winter showcases incredible cinematography that will get you craving deep powder, fresh lines, and outrageous adventure! This year’s film takes you on a daring escape to electrifying global destinations, including Japan, Austria, Iceland, and more! Tickets: $15 on sale in December.
Behind Puunene Armory. For more info, see http://www.mrp.org/
In this weekend intensive you will experience the unique power and grace of the Oneness Blessing (previously known as Deeksha): a transmission of divine energy most commonly given through the placing of hands on the recipient’s head for a few minutes. The effects of the Oneness Blessing are cumulative, and can enhance physical healing, greater intimacy in relationship, material wellbeing, and, most significantly, spontaneous and effortlessly living in an “Awakening into Oneness.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. In an entirely new format this year, Keali‘i Reichel teams up with “a score-or more” of musicians from the Maui Pops Orchestra to showcase Maui musicianship as never before! Keali‘i is known both here on his home island and around the world for his work as a singer/guitarist, and as a kumu hula with his acclaimed Hālau Ke‘alaokamaile. A unique program to support the hālau as they prepare for the Merrie Monarch competition. Tickets: $65, $55, $45, $12, half-price kids 12 and under.
9am to 4pm. Free. Opening ceremonies take place at 9am at the Stone of Hope Monument located at
the County Building, 200 High Street, (opposite the Peace Pole, next to the Old
Wailuku Courthouse). The Stone of Hope Monument was erected in 2008 in
dedication to the life, legacy, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Following the opening ceremonies, there will be a silent march down
Main Street to Market Street to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington where
King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
The celebration continues throughout the day at Cafe Marc Aurel, 28 N. Market Street, Wailuku.
There will be performances by Kelly Covington, Earl Sundance, Poetry with Ayin Adams,
Melinda Gohn, Robin Youngblood, Rev. Alalani Hill, Bryant Neal, and the Maui
Live Poets Society.
Festivities will also include Dr. Martin Luther King Poetry
Contest winners, African chants, Hawaiian chants, Native American chants, Hula
dancing, African drumming, African dancing, speeches, and teachings.
Presented by Arts Education for Children Group. For more information visit www.aecg.org or phone 283-3576.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Meet at Makawao parking lot 9:30 am. Strenuous hike. Bring water, hiking boots, rain gear, food. We will practice traditional gathering protocols and cover medicinal uses of Hawaiian dry-land plants. $29 Contact: David (808) 937-4218 or herbnerd@davidbruceleonard.com.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views his ‘ukulele as an “untapped source of music with unlimited potential.” To that end, his repertoire is just as likely to include jazz, blues, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock! Tickets: $37, $28, $12, half-price kids 12 and under.
10am - 4pm. Hawaiian natural history, Hawaiian cultural history, Hawaiian medicine, Traditional protocols for gathering and using local medicinal plants. We will cover commonly used Hawaiian medicinal plants. This class will also be experiential. Bring warm clothing. $49. Contact: David (808) 937-4218 or herbnerd@davidbruceleonard.com.