1-7 MERCEDES-BENZ CHAMPIONSHIP - The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort - Information: (866) 669-2440 or (808) 669-2440 - Tickets: (877) 772-5425 - www.kapalua.com - An elite field of PGA TOUR 2006 Tournament winners compete in the 2007 season-opener at Kapalua's Plantation Course for a purse of $5.5 million.

13 HOONANEA HAWAIIAN SERIES PRESENTS: BAREFOOT NATIVES, WILLIE K AND ERIC GILLIOM - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - This dynamic duo, hot as molten lava, creates great music and good humor

25-28 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: JAKE SHIMABUKURO - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, classic Hawaiian favorites and lightning fast technique is showcased with great aloha

26 MOLOKAI MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL - Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai - (808) 553-3673 - www.molokaievents.com - Annual celebration of hula, Hawaiian arts & crafts, games and food

2 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: RAIATEA HELM AND KAUMAKAIWA "LOPAKA" KANAKAOLE - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Young Hawaiian entertainers, reknown keepers of ancient Hawaiian traditions, present a voice for 21st century Hawaii

4-10 WINTER ALOHA MUSIC CAMP - Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai - (808) 270-3090 - www.alohamusiccamp.com - Join the beloved Beamer family and friends, studying Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, ukulele, hula, olelo Hawaii, oli and more. Listen to their stories and songs of old Hawaii.

9-10 HOONANEA HAWAIIAN SERIES PRESENTS: KEALII REICHEL, KUKAHI 2007 - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org
Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, performs traditional Hawaiian and contemporary music, complemented by his hula halau

10 RUN FOR THE WHALES - Polo Beach, Wailea - (800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811 - www.pacificwhale.org - A 5K and half marathon fun run along scenic South Maui

12-14 THE WENDY'S CHAMPIONS SKINS GAME AT WAILEA - Wailea Gold Course - (888) 328-MAUI, or (808) 875-7450 - www.championsskinswailea.com - The Champions Tour's most legendary pros compete for $770,000 on the beautiful Wailea Gold Course

14 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL - Caffe Ciao Restaurant, Wailea - (808) 875-4100 - www.fairmont.com - Enjoy regular menu items or indulge in a romantic evening with a Valentine's Special Menu for Two

15-19 TROPICAL ENERGY OCEAN GAMES: A CELEBRATION OF THE MAKAHIKI - Hookipa Beach Park, North Shore Maui - (808) 575-7335 - www.tropicalenergy.com - Respected watermen in the world meet to celebrate ocean sports, music and art

16-18 WHALE QUEST AT KAPALUA - Kapalua Resort - (866) 669-2440 or (808) 669-2400 - www.kapalua.com - Celebrate the humpback whales with lectures, interactive events/displays, photo exhibitions, whale sightings and interpretive walks, and participate in a golf tournament to benefit charities which tees off at The Plantation Course

18 MAUI'S PARADE OF WHALES & WHALE DAY CELEBRATION - Kalama Park, Kihei - (800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811 - www.pacificwhale.org - Annual events honoring the humpback whales that visit Maui each winter: parade, entertainment, craft fair, games, food and displays

24 THE GREAT WHALE COUNT   - Maui's South and West Shores - (800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811 - www.pacificwhale.org - Join Pacific Whale Foundation's researchers and count the humpback whales seen from Maui's shores, an annual event

24 CHINESE NEW YEAR DANCES AND STREET FESTIVAL - Lahaina Town, Front Street
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - www.visitlahaina.com
The Year of the Pig. Two evenings of colorful and exciting Lion dance on Front Street, with Chinese calligraphy, arts & crafts, games, food, firecrackers and more

3 PACIFIC CONNECTIONS PRESENTS:
FACES OF AMERICA, HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - An artistic journey following the myths of Pele, Goddess of Fire, portrayed in the ancient language of hula by Halau O Kekuhi, Kumu Hula Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele and Nalani Kanakaole

15-18 OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL - Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina - (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - www.visitlahaina.com - Celebration of the humpback whales, featuring art, Hawaiian entertainment, exciting games and activities

24 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: THE KAMAKAHI'S - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Master ki hoalu, Dennis is a prolific composer in the Hawaiian language, and has shaped the renaissance of Hawaiian music and culture

25-April 1 MAUI NO KA OI PRO - Hookipa Beach Park, North Shore Maui - (808) 575-7335 - www.tropicalenergy.com - 1st leg of the Hawaiian Triple Crown of Windsurfing, features the very best windsurfers in the world

MAUI POLO SPRING SEASON BEGINS - (808) 877-7744

5-8 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS, "KUKULU KA HOOILINA" - The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua - (800) 262-8440 or (808) 669-6200 - www.celebrationofthearts.org or www.kapalua.com - 15th annual Celebration of the people, arts, and rich culture of Hawaii, with workshops, demonstrations and entertainment

8 EASTER SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH - Kaanapali Beach Hotel - (808) 661-0011
www.kbhmaui.com - An extravagant buffet with champagne and entertainment, highlighted with egg hunts and a petting zoo for keiki

8 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI EASTER BRUNCH - (808) 875-4100 - www.fairmont.com - Enjoy a bountiful buffet with local culinary delights and traditional holiday favorites

13 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, MOLOKAI - Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai - (808) 553-5236 - www.molokaievents.com - Annual Earth Day celebration with entertainment, demonstrations, food and Hawaiian games

20 HOOMAU CONCERT & FESTIVAL - Lanikeha Center, Hoolehua, Molokai - (808) 567-9211 - www.molokaievents.com - Annual hoolaulea with Hawaiian entertainment, crafts, food booths and keiki games, benefiting Punana Leo O Molokai

21 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului - (808) 249-2798
www.mnbg.org - 5th annual Earth Day celebration with entertainment, demonstrations, food and Hawaiian games

21 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUI 2007 HOOLAULEA, "NO NA KEIKI A PAUAHI" - (808) 573-7056 - www.ksbe.edu/maui - 3nd Annual Hoolaulea featuring Hawaiian entertainment, food, games and crafts

21 DAVID MALO DAY - Lahainaluna High School - (808) 662-4000 - Annual Hawaiian luau and hula performances celebrate Hawai'i's famous scholar, in conjunction with the School's 176th anniversary

21 HOONANEA HAWAIIAN SERIES PRESENTS: HAPA - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Hawaiian music and slack-key concert by Na Hoku Hanohano award winning artists Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau

21-22 BANYAN TREE BIRTHDAY PARTY - Front Street, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - www.visitlahaina.com - 134th birthday party of Lahaina's famous Banyan Tree includes birthday cake, displays and historical information

28-29 EAST-MAUI TARO FESTIVAL - Hana Ball Park, Hana - (808) 264-3236 - www.tarofestival.org - 15th annual celebration of the staple of the Hawaiian diet (kalo, or taro), which includes exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, food booths and live entertainment

1 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI MAY DAY CELEBRATION - The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea - (808) 875-4100 - www.fairmont.com - Featuring floral, feather and kukui nut lei displays; Hawaiian entertainment and the Royal Court procession

1 HOONANEA HAWAIIAN SERIES PRESENTS: THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Annual Maui Lei Day Concert by Hawai'i duo, along with Robert Cazimero's hula halau

5-7 17TH ANNUAL HAWAII HALL OF FAME PRO-AM AND CHAMPIONSHIP  - The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort - (808) 669-8870 - www.kapalua.com - Professionals and amateurs compete in this 36-hole stroke play Pro-Am Golf Tournament

6 KAIWI CHALLENGE ONE MAN CANOE RACE - Kaluakoi Resort, Molokai - (808) 969-6695 - www.kaikahoe.org - A 39-mile international, one man, outrigger canoe race

11-13 KAPALUA JR. VET/SR. TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS - The Tennis Garden at Kapalua - (808) 669-5677 - www.kapaluamaui.com - Now in it's 26th year, men and women 35 years and over enjoy singles and doubles competition in division play

12 SEABURY HALL CRAFT FAIR - Seabury Hall Campus, Makawao - (808) 572-7235
34th annual craft fair with island crafts, demonstrations, keiki activities and entertainment

12-26 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES - Front Street, Lahaina - (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - www.MauiCanoeFest.com or www.visitlahaina.com - A two-week cultural adventure and heritage festival featuring master canoe carvers from around the Pacific. Cultural demonstrations, activities, entertainment, parade and launching also featured

13 MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH & HAWAIIAN FASHION SHOW - Kaanapali Beach Hotel - (808) 661-0011 - www.kbhmaui.com - Honor mom with a lavish buffet and champagne, complemented with beautiful designs and great entertainment

13 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - (808) 875-4100 - www.fairmont.com - Treat mom to an elaborate buffet brunch and make her feel truly special

13-20 AHA HOONAAUAO MOLOKAI HULA RETREAT - Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai - (808) 270-3030 - www.alohamusiccamp.com - "A Gathering For the Understanding and Enlightenment of the Hula", discover the essence of Hawaiian dance at the birthplace of hula, Molokai, with the Beamer family, kumu hula from across Hawaii, and Na Kupuna o Molokai

17-19 KA HULA PIKO - "A Celebration of the Hula" - Papohaku Beach Park, Molokai - (808) 553-3876 - www.molokaievents.com - 16th annual festival featuring a series of lectures presented by Halau Hula O Kukunaokala in honor of Kumu John Kaimikaua, Hawaiian entertainment, food and crafts

18-25 LOCAL VOICES WALAAU PRESENTS: FRANK DE LIMA - Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre - (808) 242-SHOW (7469) - www.mauiarts.org - Local humor at its funniest, Frank's delightful musical comedian performances perennially recognize him as one of Hawai'i's favorite entertainers

20 KANAKA IKAIKA KAYAK RACE - Papohaku Beach, Molokai - (808) 222-5020 - www.y2kanu.com - International men and women race 32-miles across Kaiwi Channel to Oahu, a world championship race for kayak and one-person canoe competitors

25 SHARE OUR STRENGTH'S TASTE OF THE NATION MAUI - Four Seasons Resort Maui
(808) 874-8000
www.fourseasons.com
The nation's largest and finest culinary benefit to end childhood hunger in America

9-10 UPCOUNTRY FAIR - Eddie Tam Community Center, Makawao - 27th annual fair with Maui County 4H Championships and auction, entertainment, farmer's market, plants, crafts, games and paniolo barbeque

13-17 MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AT WAILEA - (808) 572-3456 or (808) 579-9244 - www.mauifilmfestival.com - 8th annual festival showcases special movie screenings and premieres under the stars. Contemporary Hawaiian music and The Taste of Wailea

16 KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION AND HOOLAULEA - Front Street and Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina - (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - www.visitlahaina.com - A colorful floral parade featuring decorated Pau riders, food, crafters and Hawaiian entertainment honoring King Kamehameha the Great

22-24 KAPALUA CLAMBAKE PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT - Kapalua Resort's Bay, Village and Plantation Courses - (808) 669-8802 - www.kapalua.com - 21st annual Pro-Am event includes a clambake feast and awards ceremony

24 KI HOALU FESTIVAL - Maui Arts & Cultural Center - (808) 242-SHOW - www.mauiarts.org - 16th annual slack key festival featuring an all-star line-up of some of Hawaii's best ki hoalu musicians, with local vendors, arts and crafts, and delicious local-style food

24-30 ALOHA MUSIC CAMP - Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai - (808) 270-3090 - www.alohamusiccamp.com - Join the beloved Beamer family and friends, studying Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, ukulele, hula, olelo Hawaii, oli and more. Listen to their stories and songs of old Hawaii.

FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT - Lahaina, "The Art Capital of the Pacific" - 7 pm - 10 pm - Gallery shows, demonstration artists, strolling musicians, art in action, refreshments

LAHAINA GALLERIES - Lahaina or Wailea - (808) 661-6284 or 874-8583 - Special appearances and unique displays featured monthly

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE - The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, monthly - (808) 669-1800 or (800) 660-1500 - Guests create artwork with Hawaii's leading artist; mediums vary each month

MAUI FINE ARTISTS PROGRAM - Four Seasons Resort Maui - (808) 874-8000 - Every Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sun. - 8 am ­ 1:30 pm

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE - Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa - (808) 891-3383 - Every Tuesday in the lobby

ALOHA FRIDAY AT MAUI HOTELS - Local artisans display, demonstrate and sell their creations

W.O.W. WAILEA ON WEDNESDAY - The Shops at Wailea - (808) 891-6770 - Every Wed., 6:30 pm ­ 9:30 pm - Artist displays, live entertainment, fashion events & restaurant specials

ALOHA FRIDAY CRAFT FAIR - Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - Every Fri., 9 am ­ 2 pm

RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH - RESORT CRAFT FAIR - Every Wed. and Fri., 8 am ­ 2 pm

HE UI CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVALS - Banyan Tree, Lahaina - (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 - Varied weekends every month. Hawaiian artists sell and share cultural arts and crafts

BANYAN TREE CRAFT FAIR - Banyan Tree, Lahaina - (808) 667-9193 - Various weekends every month

LAHAINA HERITAGE MUSEUM - Old Lahaina Courthouse, 2nd Floor - Open daily, 9 am ­ 5 pm

SUNSET CLIFF-DIVING - Sheraton Maui Resort, Kaanapali - Every evening just before sunset

WHALERS VILLAGE MUSEUM - Whalers Village, Kaanapali - Weekly Films, 9 am - 10 pm

FREE LEI MAKING CLASSES - Whalers Village, Kaanapali - (808) 661-4567 - Every Tues. & Fri., 12pm ­ 2pm

KAAHUMANU CHURCH PICNIC WITH POKI - High Street, Wailuku - (808) 877-5566 - Every 3rd Thursday

ALOHA CRAFT FAIR - Maui Mall, Kahului - (808) 872-4318 - Every Friday, 10 am ­ 4 pm - Local artisans showcasing their handmade products

MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER - One Cameron Way, Kahului - (808) 242-2787 - Concerts, theatrical performances by leading artists

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL - Maui Arts & Cultural Center - Every Wed., 5 pm & 7:30 pm - Outstanding contemporary films

NHRA DRAG RACING - Maui Raceway Park - (808) 281-1273 - Exciting drag racing for the entire family

THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI TWILIGHT DINNER - Nightly, based on availability - (808) 875-4100 - An elegant and exclusive dining experience

LANAI ART CENTER - "Stars Under the Stars" - Dole Park, Lanai - (808) 565-7503 - 1st Wednesday each month

MOLOKAI'S KUPUNA ENTERTAINERS - Hotel Molokai - Every Fri., 4 pm ­ 6 pm - The Lodge at Molokai Ranch - Every Sun., 7 pm

MAUI MALL - Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm ­ Hula Show - Every Fri., 6:30 pm ­ Hawaiian Entertainment

LAHAINA CENTER - Every Wed. 2:30 pm ­ Keiki Hula - Every Fri., 3:30 pm ­ Keiki Hula

LAHAINA CANNERY MALL - Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - Keiki Hula - Every Tues. and Thurs., 7 pm ­ Polynesian Dancing

WHALERS VILLAGE - Every Mon., 6:30 pm ­ 8 pm: Tahitian Show - Every Thurs., 3pm ­ 4 pm: Free Lessons - Every Wed. & Sat., 6:30pm ­ 8 pm: Hula & Tahitian Show

KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL - Every Night, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

QUEEN KAAHUMANU CENTER - KAHULUI - Tues., Wed. and Fri., 7 am ­ 3 pm

MAUI MALL SHOPPING CENTER - Aloha Craft Fair and Farmer's Market - Every Tues., Wed. and Fri. - 8 am ­ 5 pm

MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Aloha Friday Farmer's Market - Fri., 12 pm ­ 6pm

MAUI SWAP MEET - KAHULUI - Next to Post Office on Puunene Avenue - Sat., 7 am ­ 12 noon

EDDIE TAM FARMER'S MARKET - Eddie Tam Community Center, Makawao - Sat., 6am ­ 12 pm

JULY 2007
Makawao Parade & Rodeo
4th of July Celebration in Lahaina
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, 26th Anniversary
Pineapple Festival, Lanai
Quicksilver Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race

AUGUST 2007
Maui Onion Festival
Tahiti Fete
Maui Writers Conference

SEPTEMBER 2007
Maui Polo Fall Season Begins
Maui Chef's Present
A Taste of Lahaina
Maui Marathon
Aloha Festivals, Maui
LifeFest Kapalua
Na Wahine O Ke Kai, Molokai

OCTOBER 2007
Aloha Festivals, Lanai
Xterra World Championship
Annual Maui County Fair
Halloween in Lahaina
Molokai Hoe Canoe Race

NOVEMBER 2007
Humpback Whales Return
Hula O Na Keiki
EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament
Aloha Classic, the Grand Finale of the Hawaiian Triple Crown of Windsurfing
Hui Noeau Christmas House

DECEMBER 2007
Whale Watch Season Begins
Na Mele O Maui
Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lanai Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Molokai Festival of Lights