The first film ever copyrighted was a five-second clip called Fred Ott’s Sneeze. And that’s all it was: a grainy image of a guy (Fred Ott, an employee of inventor Thomas Edison) sneezing. That was 1894. Flash forward 116 years and movie magic has advanced to a point–IMAX, 3-D, high-def home theater systems–that would have left 19th century moviegoers in a state of apoplectic shock. Yet for all the technological advances, many Hollywood blockbusters haven’t progressed too far past Fred Ott’s Sneeze in the plot department.
Thankfully, there are filmmakers who …

This just in from the Maui Arts and Cultural Center announcing special guests, as if seeing Hapa on their current tour isn’t sweet enough.
The show listing and details linked here:
http://www.mauitime.com/Calendar-12343.113117_Hapa_Hoonanea_Series.html
If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Charles Ka‘upu chant  now is the time. See the rest of the press release and show info below.

HAPA adds special guests
TO CONCERT AT THE MACC
(Saturday, April 17 • 7:30 pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2010
KAHULUI, MAUI – HAPA, comprised of Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, announced today that their concert …

Even if you don’t know who Gaffigan is- you know who Gaffigan is.  Chances are, you’ve seen him in his regular role on My Boys, Welcome to New York, or The Ellen Show.  If those shows aren’t on your TIVO list, he pops up routinely on shows like That 70’s Show, ED, Sex and the CIty, Third Watch, and Law&Order.  He is simply: funny. Gaffigan will perform Friday, May 21st, 2010 at the Macc, at 8 PM.  Tickets are $35 and $45… snatch one up before they sell out.

These are the guys to take a euro-trip with.  They radiate cool, uncalculated charisma, a vivid spirit stoking fire and love in the blood of their audiences.  The members of Ozomatli are the kind of people who act like their own sun, effortlessly pulling others towards them with their gravitational force.  Jiro started out playing the tablas at a south-indian vegetarian niche, Justin played in Disney’s Lion King Parade, Uli might be the mysterious man with trenchcoat and clarinet who you quietly scooted around on an LA sidestreet, and Wil-dog …

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 …

Seabury’s 19th annual Christmas Party/Performing Arts Concert, a perennial sell-out, is a festive holiday entertainment featuring a cast of over 80 student and adult performers from Seabury Hall’s Dance, Drama, and Music Programs.
Before the show and during intermission enjoy our complimentary cakes, cookies, coffee, teas, juices, hot chocolate, and hot cider. At intermission the treats continue to the Christmas tunes of the Maui Brass Ensemble.
Along with student actors, singers, and musicians, all four levels of student dancers will perform. The Seabury Hall Dance Ensemble will be premiering Ka’oionapua, a new …

Ballet Hawai’i presents The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, matched with lavish sets and gorgeous costumes, make this beloved classic the perfect holiday treat. Ballet Hawai‘i’s production is unique to the islands, with guest stars from great ballet companies and a cast of Hawai‘i’s finest dancers, including dancers from Maui. This brilliant blend of design and choreography creates a magical world for children and adults alike…. It just wouldn’t be the Holidays without Nutcracker! Ballet Hawai‘i is a valued arts partner of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Click here to see Maui Time’s …

Gaberiel Iglesias If your in need of some comic relief to take the edge off the holidays head to the MACC this Saturday, Nov 28th @ 7:30pm for Gabriel Iglesias with Special Guests Martin Moreno and Noe Gonzales.
“Gabriel Iglesias’s style of high-octane comedy blends his hilarious storytelling with an uncanny knack for creating characters using impeccable voice skills and impressions that is absolutely drop-dead FUNNY!  His amazing ability to cross over with a clean animated style of comedy has been described as unbelievable, electrifying, and gifted and has made him …

First Light Film Festival
Schedule (II) 12.28.09 – 01.03.10, Schedule (I) 11.24.09 – 12.27.09
Please find this year’s potential Academy Award nominees below, as per the Maui Film Festival.
WHERE: Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului
WHEN:  See below listings (click film titles for more info) / MFF_FirstLight_flyer_09
Click here to see Maui Time’s calendar listings for these films & more
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28

2:00pm — Inglourious Basterds (R/153 min.) The history of World War II is wildly reimagined. Brad Pitt, Christof Waltz, Michael Fassbender co-star. Quentin Tarantino directs.

5:00pm — The Men Who Stare at Goats (R/93 min.) George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan …

Maui Film Festival’s Surf Fest-
a benefit for the Save Honolua Coalition

Calling all Maui Surfers- Tuesday, Dec 1st 2009 is day not to be missed at the MACC’s Castle Theatre! The Maui Film Festival in-conjunction with the Save Honolua Coalition will be screening 3 surf films: “The Drifter“, “Dear & Yonder” and “Faces of the Bay”.   Ticket proceeds will go to help protect Honolua, Maui’s world class surfing & diving spot, and the films promise to be $10 well spent.  Furthermore, the drifter himself Mr. Rob Machado is expected to attend …