Jaws
Bright and early this morning, Maui Time staff photographer, John Law filmed the below footage of the massive surf break Jaws (Peahi Point) pumping with what people are calling the biggest swell in decades!!!

Mickey Avalon & Andre Nickatina
At the Hard Rock Cafe
Lahaina – Friday, Dec 11th 2009; 9pm

Catch glam-shock-hip hopper, Mickey Avalon at the Lahaina Hardrock Cafe, Friday December 11th 2009 at 9pm.  Avalon’s dark beats and nitty gritty skid row persona should have all the ladies singing along to songs like “My Dick” and “Jane Fonda” (provided that Avalon is coherent enough to finish the show).  So if your itching to see some gold old fashion rockstar antics head to the Hardrock.
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Chanting with Krishna Das

Returning to Maui for his fifth visit, world renowned chant master and best selling World Music artist, Krishna Das will bring enlightening blends of chanting to the Studio Maui (Dec 16th, 7:30pm), and the Napili Kai Beach Resort (Dec 10 -15th).  Heavily influenced by Hindu devotional music called called kirtan (chanting the names of the gods), Das describes his music as, “Yoga for the Heart & the Mind”.
Maui Time Weekly, blogger John Law caught up with the venerable Krishna Das to discuss the significance of his music within the …

Kris Kristofferson
A Benefit for Hana High School & Hana Athletics

Please join Kris Kristofferson for a special night of acoustical guitar, harmonica and song by the living legend  performing songs from the past and songs from his new CD Closer to the Bone. His deep and beautiful songwriting explores his personal journey on love, gratitude, aging, war and the ever-present theme of freedom. This event is a benefit concert to support Hana High School and Hana athletics.

There will be a silent auction of wonderful memorabilia!
For more information on Kris please visit the Kris Kristofferson …

Ebb & Flow Arts presents Elliot Carter’s 101st Birthday Celebration

On Saturday, Dec 5th 2009 at 7:30pm, renowned pianist, Jerry Kuderna will perform a solo piano recital.  This recital will celebrate the life and music of America’s “Dean of Composers”  Elliot Carter (b. 1908), at Makawao Union Church.
As the only non-profit in Hawaii dedicated to bridging the gaps between different artistic mediums, Ebb & Flow Arts (E & FA) has organized a delightful music program for this Saturday, Dec 5th 2009 @ 7:30.  A pre-show discussion will begin at 6:3opm for the …

Trying to inspire your family’s lil’ Mozart or Elton John?
Well make sure you take them to see renowned Pianist, Jerry Kuderna this Friday, Dec 4th at the Maui Music Conservatory at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center.    This event promises to be musically stimulating, and a great way for your Keiki to spent Furlough Friday.

This event will be a performance master class for the area students, and best of all its FREE.  Student Auditors must be accompanied by an adult or old enough to be on their own.
If this even appeals …

Paia Contemporary Gallery Opening
Come checkout Paia Contemporary’s new works by Mary Mitsuda, Randall Reid, Brad Huck, Ditmar Hoerl. Opening reception begins promptly at 6pm (till 8pm) this Saturday, Dec 5th 2009.  Refreshments & Pu-Pu will be served.
Exhibit shows 12/5/09 – 01/02/09, gallery opened daily 11 am – 8 pm.
Click here to see the Maui Time calendar listing for this event & more!
WHAT:  Paia Contemporary’s Gallery presents new works by Mary Mitsuda, Randall Reid, Brad Huck, Ditmar Hoerl
WHEN: Saturday, December 5th; 6-8pm
WHERE: Paia Contemporary Gallery 83 B Hana …

Keep it local and extra-island stylee, the Hula Grill has just re-organized it’s music line-up to include mo’ bettah local music.  As always, Hula Grill will be serving up those tasty local grinds from inside an open-air plantation style house, located on Kaanapali Beach.  If your trying to impress your Kane or Wahine remember to arrive before nightfall to catch beautiful views of neighboring islands Lanai and Molokai at sunset.
Also, Hula Grill will be offering specially priced cocktails during their “Aloha Hour” 3-5pm daily.

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HUI O WA’A KAULUA FUNDRAISER
“GATHERING OF THE VOYAGERS”

HUI O WA’A KAULUA is having their First Annual Gathering of the Voyagers on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 525 Front Street, Kamehameha Iki Park in Lahaina, home of the Hui and their canoes Mo`olele, Mo`okiha and Waipa.
This event is to support continued efforts to preserve and perpetuate our culture and move forward with the Mo`okiha’s completion. The event will feature Maui’s own “Willie K” (who by the way is the organization’s president). There will be arts and crafts, silent auction, …

This year’s poetry slam contest - Maui Slam! will be raising awareness about the famous poet John Milton (who’s birthday is on Dec 9th) who wrote the epic poem “Paradise Lost.”  Moreover, this event will also be raising awareness about the plight currently facing Maui’s Library system as the states budget shortfall threatens it’s operation.

This event will be an open forum format, after a guest reading honoring John Milton, any and all poets (21 & over), are invited to get up on stage and prsent their original work of poetry for …