DECEMBER 2008

HUMPBACK WHALES RETURN TO MAUI'S WATERS
WHALE WATCH CRUISES BEGIN

5     TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
(808) 875-4100
www.fairmont.com/kealani
7th annual tree-lighting ceremony with entertainment and refreshments 

6    LEI OF ALOHA 2 
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono
(808) 244-5897
www.mauiinn.com
An open house celebrating the holiday season and a benefit for Hokulani Holt's halau hula, Pa'u O Hi'iaka with music, hula, readings of Dan Blanding's poems, traditional crafts demonstrations, tours of the Inn. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 

6    HOLIDAY KID'S FUN DAY 
Maui Mall, Kahului
(808) 877-1307
www.mauimall.com
Celebrate the holidays with your keiki, entertainment, giveaways and games 

6    HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER & NAPUA GREIG CONCERT
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauiarts.org
A Mele Series, two Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winners, Hoku & Napua both perform separately and together for one amazing show 

6-7    HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE BANYAN TREE
Banyan Tree Park, Front Street
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
www.visitlahaina.com 
Holiday art displays, crafts, food and entertainment

7     "YEAR OF THE HULA" FILM FESTIVAL
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauiarts.org 
2008 has been named Year of the Hula for the County of Maui, and MACC presents outstanding hula films to pay tribute

7     HOLIDAY POPS! CONCERT, "A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS"
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauipops.org
A festive start to the holiday season with Maui Pops Orchestra and renowned violinist, Frank Almond

8-20     BILLABONG PRO MAUI
Honolua Bay at Kapalua Resort
www.kapalua.com 
10th annual event with an $80,000 purse, is the Women's World Title Race for Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour 

13     WILLIE K: "WILLIE-KALIKIMAKA" CONCERT
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre
www.mauiarts.org 
10th annual event with an $80,000 purse, is the Women's World Title Race for Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour 

22     SANTA IN WAILEA
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
(808) 874-4100
www.fairmont.com/kealani
Santa arrives by way of Hawaiian outrigger canoe at Wailea Beach

22     SANTA ARRIVES IN KIHEI
Kamaole Beach Park 2, fronting Hale Pau Hana Inn Resort
www.hphresort.com
Welcome Santa as he arrives in South Maui to celebrate the Christmas Holiday

22     THE GRAND LUAU
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
(808) 875-1234
www.grandwailea.com/kealani
A wonderfully memorable evening filled with fabulous Hawaiian food and entertainment

25     HOLIDAY BUFFET FEAST
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
(808) 875-1234
www.grandwailea.com/kealani
Enjoy a spectacular selection of Holiday favorites complimented with beautiful entertainment 

25     THE GRAND LUAU
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
(808) 875-1234
www.grandwailea.com/kealani
A wonderfully memorable evening filled with fabulous Hawaiian food and entertainment 

25     CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET AND DINNER
Four Seasons Resort Lanai
(808) 565-7700
www.fourseasons.com/lanai
A wonderfully memorable evening filled with fabulous Hawaiian food and entertainment 

31     NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa's Bistro Molokini
(808) 875-1234
www.grandwailea.com/kealani
An exciting and fun-filled evening with great food and fabulous entertainment, including a Fireworks Extravaganza 

31     NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, at Manele Bay
(808) 565-2000
www.www.fourseasons.com/lanai
Ring in 2009 at Hale Halawai, at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay, where light pupus and beverages are served all night, "Paradise & Company" will provide an array of classic and contemporary hits, and a spectacular fireworks show will light up the sky