Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents
Nutcracker Sweets
Saturday, December 8
2:00pm & 7:00pm
Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater
This holiday season Maui audiences are in for a sweet treat when MAPA presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful adaptation of the treasured holiday classic. This whimsical, family-friendly ballet set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score features over 150 MAPA dancers and alumni. $20 adults, $17 students (12 and under) plus applicable facility fees. Call 808-242-SHOW (7469).
Montessori School of Maui Holiday Festival
Friday, December 7
8:30am – 5:00pm
The Montessori School of Maui, located upcountry in Makawao at 2933 Baldwin Avenue, will be opening its campus to the public on Friday, December 7 from 8:30am to 5:00pm to host a Holiday Festival. The school’s PTO is proud to present this annual event featuring crafts, gifts and more, all made in Maui.
Montessori parents and local vendors will come together to share jams and jellies, home baked items, hand-made wreaths, jewelry and other specialty items perfect for gift-giving or adding some holiday cheer to your home. Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, enjoy the sounds of the season and help support the Montessori School of Maui while ushering in the holiday season. This year, the Montessori School is serving over 240 children from 18 months through 8th grade.
More activities for families will be added soon, so please visit www.momi.org for updated information.
Iao Theater presents The Wizard of Oz
Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 9
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays, December 9 at 3:00pm
Iao Theater
Holiday Celebration in Makawao Town
Saturday, December 8
9:30am – 3:00 pm
Makawao Town, Baldwin Ave & Makawao Ave
Makawao Town will be alive with holiday events designed with the children in mind and with the purpose of thanking everyone for their continued support throughout the years. Santa will be at the Library from 10 – 2. The Friends of the Library will have a book sale at the same time. FREE pony rides from 11:00 to 2:00 across from Aloha Cowboy, and the painting of individual pictures by the children will take place in the Designing Wahine parking lot. Carollers will stroll the streets throughout the day, a magician will be making magic, and we’ll have the Seabury marching band and the Kalama Ukulele group play throughout the day. You can find something for everyone on your gift list in the shops and galleries in Makawao. Come for lunch and stay for dinner at any of our spectacular restaurants, and enjoy a fun filled day in Makawao town.
Queen Kaahumanu Center
Friday, December 7:
7:00pm: Maui High School Choir
Saturday, December 8:
7:00pm: Maui High School Band
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Hui Holidays: A Celebrated Maui Tradition
Now through December 24
10:00am – 4:00pm
Parent and Child Art Days
Sunday, December 9
12:00 noon – 4:00pm
Ages 5 and up
Featuring a new Shakespeare-inspired puppet making activity during each class, parent & child will use natural and found objects to create fantastical creatures that will then take on a starring role in a theatrical story-telling adventure. This seminar is sure to create a bonding experience that will create great memories for your child. Each minor must be accompanied by an adult partner. Tuition: $50 ($63 non-member).
UHMC / OCET / EdVenture’s College for Kids
Make It & Take It: Unique Jewelry Designs
Saturday, December 8
9:00am – 11:00am
Grades 5 and above, $45 includes materials
Just in time for the holidays–this class is for a parent and 5th through 12th grader to take together. Fathers and sons are welcome! Create simple bracelets and necklaces with beads and beach glass, wrapped to highlight the contours of each individual piece. 1 parent & 1 child / teen for the price of just 1 registration.
Doris Todd Christian School Fall Open House
Saturday, November 8
8:15am – 10:00am
519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia
All ages
Please join us for our fall open house. This is a great time to learn more about Doris Todd Christian School and take a tour. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Leslie at 579-9237 or [email protected].
Ohana Ranch of Maui
Boy Scouts of America Christmas Gift & Craft Fair – Scouting for Christmas
Saturday, December 8
9:00am – 4:00pm
200 Liholiho St., Wailuku (BSA Service Center)
Gifts and Crafts, Baked Goods, Food, Games and prizes for keiki. Come out to help support these boys who are working their way to the 2013 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree to be held at the Summit in West Virginia. Event hosted by the families and friends of BSA Jamboree Troop 190.
