THURSDAY, JUNE 7
FOUR PINOTS AT FOUR SEASONS IN WAILEA
This first-ever three-day event at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea and Capische restaurant will feature wine seminars and nightly dinners all topped off with an oceanfront gala under the stars Saturday. Featured winemakers are Gary Burk of Costa de Oro, Webster Marquez of Anthill Farms Winery, Steve Clifton of Brewer Clifton, and Donald Patz of Patz & Hall. Call 874-2201.
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Keiki Rodeo Clown as part of the 4-H Ag and Farm Fair photo by Tamara McKay Photography
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
KENNY LOGGINS AT CASTLE THEATER
HAPA opens the show at 7:30 p.m. and then accomplished performer Kenny Loggins will return to Maui fronting his own band with a slew of memorable hits from "Footloose" to "This is It." Tickets are $45, $55, $65, $85 and premium seats are $125. Come early starting at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food by Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe. For tickets, call 242-7469.
HA'INA HOU FREE TAIKO IN LAHAINA
Enjoy a free performance of Maui Taiko at the Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., then join Lahaina Restoration Foundation at 7:30 p.m. at the Baldwin Home for ohana movie night with two, 20-minute films, "Na Maka O ka 'Aina" and "Ka Wai." Or you may want to take the popular candelit tour of the Baldwin Home from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for $5 per person. Call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
The theme for the 31st annual festival is "Lucky Live Hawaii." The four-day event kicked off last night for pass holders and will continue today with a golf tourney, and Pinot Superstars seminar. Top winemakers will appear in a series of seminars, tastings and evening events, such as today's Grand Tasting starting at 6:30 p.m. Sip from hundreds of top wines, listen to Henry Kapono perform, and savor food by chefs from Kai Sushi, Banyan Tree, Merriman's Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, the Plantation House and Pineapple Grill. For tickets, you may visit www.kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
4-H AG AND FARM FAIR AT OSKIE RICE FIELD
Saddle up to the 32nd annual Upcountry 4-H Ag & Farm Fair for a weekend of fun from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Oskie Rice Field & Arena above Makawao on Olinda Road. This year's theme is "keeping the spirit alive." Come enjoy ono food, games, exhibits, a rodeo, and 4-H auction, paniolo tent and farm-fresh foods and crafts to take home. Today's music lineup includes Ukulele Pops Band, Uncle Richard Ho'opi'i and ohana, Brenton Keith and His Bag O' Tricks and the Haiku Hillbillies. Get your children all dolled up for the Keiki Cowboy and Cowgirl Dress Up Contest and bring your appetites. For more details, call 572-3545.
ZENSHIN DAIKO 13th ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Maui's exuberant Taiko group, Zenshin Daiko, returns to Castle Theater at The MACC with their 13th annual festival, featuring N? H?k? Hanohano nominated world fusion artists Kimo and Jody Hybrechts of Ranga Pae, known for their stimulating arrangements of contemporary music on koto. Starting at 7 p.m., this year's concert will also feature amazing Toru Watanabe and Michelle Fujii from Portland Taiko. Toru is a folk dance and taiko artist from Akita, Japan. Michelle is known for her innovative fusion of taiko and Japanese folk dance. Zenshin Daiko will be premiering new work, including a solo piece by Artistic Director Lina Tamaye. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children 12 years and younger. Call the box office at 242-7469.
OBON DANCING AT PUUNENE NICHIREN
Put on your best kimono and honor the spirits of ancestors with 7 p.m. service with 8 p.m. dancing to follow at Puunene Nicheren.
FOUR PINOTS AT FOUR SEASONS IN WAILEA
This first-ever three-day event at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea will culminate with a gala oceanfront event starting at 6:30 p.m. with 40 wines, 10 food booths, farmers and more. See Thursday's listing for more details.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
REPUBLIK MUSIC FESTIVAL OUTDOORS
Gates open at 3 p.m. at the MACC in Kahului for the 2012 Republik Music Festival with an all-star line-up including Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, Alborosie, G. Love and Gyptian. Legendary Steel Pulse is the only UK reggae group to win a Grammy Award. Since forming in 1995, Slightly Stoopid has toured virtually non-stop. The concert starts at 3:45 p.m. Cost is $42.50 general admission, and $90 VIP (in advance). Call 242-7469.
4-H AG AND FARM FAIR AT OSKIE RICE FIELD
Today's music lineup includes Hawaiian Serenaders, Andy Kaina Band, George Kahumoku Jr., Brenton Keith and a Country Singer Contest. For more details, see Saturday's listing.
KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
The grand finale will be the Seafood Festival from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. See Friday's listing for more details.
