February 24, 2009
Filed under: Maui News
Chris

Maui’s March Concerts and Happenings

For those seeking a good excuse to run away to Maui there are plenty of reasons to be found at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center located at One Cameron Way, Kahului, Maui. Throughout March 2009 there are a tempting array of concerts & comedy & film.

Throughout March on Wednesdays, the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 5PM and 7:30PM, The Maui Film Festival presents ‘Candlelight Café & Cinema’ at the delightful Castle Theater. Though titles are ‘to be announced,’ one film that is quite buzz-worthy will be shown on March 4th. ‘Two Lovers’ might be the very last film to feature Joaquin Phoenix, it has already snagged the attention of critics who praise Phoenix and co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow & Vinessa Shaw for their riveting performances in a film hailed by the New York Times as, “Admirably Bold! There’s something grand about the film’s sincerity and the intensity of its emotions.” “For more info: 808-572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com. Tickets: $12 single; tickets on sale one hour before each screening or Value Packages: MFF “4-click/$40 45-Day Passport” or “3-click $24 30-DayPass” Light dinners, desserts & beverages available at Candlelight Café 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Founders’ Court.”

Tuesday, March 3, is an opportunity to enjoy the ‘Lei of Stars Maui Choral Festival’ featuring ‘The Concordia Choir,’ seventy-two voices singing a cappella under the direction of renowned composer-conductor Dr Rene Clausen, they will have ventured from frigid Minnesota to join their voices with the Maui Choral Arts. Tickets are quite a bargain; $15, $25, and $35. The concert will be in the Castle Theater at 7:00PM, with food & beverages on sale before the concert beginning at 5:30 PM. Contact https://www.mauiarts.org/tickets/ or 808-242-SHOW (242-7469).

Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 PM at the Castle Theater, is a night for film and chat with author Dr Wayne W Dyer who will present his new film ‘”Ambition to Meaning: Finding Your Life’s Purpose, a compelling portrait of three modern lives in need of new direction and new meaning. In his first-ever movie (written by Kristen Lazarian and directed by Michael Goorjian), Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life when we long to find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life by parents and society—which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation—are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Dyer appears in the film as himself and also stars Edward Kerr, Shannon Sturges, Michael Deluise and Portia de Rossi. Special appearance by Louise L. Hay. CommUnity- sponsored event. Tickets: $20”

What better way to celebrate Pau Hana Friday, March 6, with great Hawai’i’an Music? Venture to the McCoy Studio Theater where father Sam Ahia & son Howard Ahia share their many talents, songwriting, singing, guitar playing, as part of the on going MACC Mele Generations Series. Food & Beverage available from 5:30 PM, the concert begins at 7:30PM, the tickets are a terrific bargain, only $25.00, half price for the keiki twelve & under; https://www.mauiarts.org/tickets/ or 808-242-SHOW (242-7469). This terrific concert made possible in part by the support of “Endowment for the Arts, State Foundation for Culture and the Arts, County of Maui and KPOA Radio.”

Return to the McCoy Studio Theater the next night on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30PM for an eclectic stew of R & B, Blues, Folk, Latin and New Orleans Funk dished up by Mojo Gumbo featuring Steve Grimes, Ken Kennell, and Cliff Collins and Kerry Sofaly, and Latitude 21 N “A trio of Maui’s hottest jazz musicians (Bob Harrison, bass; David Choy, sax; Sal Godinez, piano) will be joined by percussionist Estaire Godinez and drummer Stokley Williams for some great jazz, Latin and R&B. Tickets: $25.

Finally on Sunday, March 8, check out the Maui Pops! Spring Fest at 3:30PM at the Castle Theater. “From Rock to Rachmaninov, the Maui Pops Orchestra presents its Spring Concert under the baton of guest conductor Jim Durham. “Las Vegas” comes to Maui with a magician, an Elvis Presley contest, and the best of Frank Sinatra, all accompanied by the Maui Pops Orchestra. With the superb piano talents of special guest artist Hyperion Knight playing the beautiful and romantic Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2.. Join us at the Maui Pops! Tickets: $10, $21, $26, $36, half price for kids 12 & under”

Plenty of reasons to run away to Maui and that is only the first week of March! Once again for ticket info check out https://www.mauiarts.org/tickets/ 808-242-SHOW (242-7469).