2010 Maui Invitational Music Festival presents
The Second Annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25 at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel
The 2010 Maui Invitational Music Festival presents the second annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival from Friday April 23 to Sunday April 25 at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel on Maui. The weekend, a celebration of the music created on the Hawaiian Steel Guitar, features free workshops and concerts.
The festival was created in 2003 by a nonprofit organization, Arts Education for Children Group (AECG), to provide opportunities for students to study and play alongside accomplished instructors. It includes classes and workshops that are open to musicians and vocalists of all ages and are separated by skill levels. “This year the Maui Invitational Music Festival takes place over a few months beginning with the steel guitar festival in April and ending with a concert extravaganza on the Fourth of July,” says AECG Executive Director Bryant Neal. “In between there will be segments featuring classical music and blues and jazz.”
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival, April 23-25, features Alan Akaka and The Islanders, Danny Akaka, Jr., Duke Keolani Ching with Greg Sardinha and Gordon Freitas, Hawai‘i State Senator Brickwood Galuteria, Aloha Kekoolani, Kiyoshi “Lion” Kobayashi, Bill Noble, and special guest Dr. Neil Scott.
Also appearing is the Festival’s namesake, honored teacher, author, and virtuoso, Henry Kaleialoha Allen. He has been recognized as "The Master Artist" of the Hawaiian steel guitar and Hawaiian music by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Artists. In 2009, he was recognized by the Hawaii State Senate as “Hawaiian Musician Extraordinare” and "Living Treasure" in recognition of his lifetime work on the Hawaiian steel guitar.
A star-studded free concert under the stars in the Tiki Courtyard at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel beginning at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 24, is the gala event of the Festival. Henry Allen (playing Hawaiian steel guitar, ukulele, and jazz guitar) and his band “Tropical Swing” headline a fantastic evening of music with Hawaiian steel guitar players including Duke Ching, Lion Kobayashi, and Alan Akaka, hula dancers, and saxophonist Bill Noble. The music continues with dancing until 10pm followed by a late night jam session with Festival artists.
On Friday, April 23 the schedule of free sessions begins with a presentation by Henry Allen “Teaching the Hawaiian Steel Guitar,” and a hands-on Hawaiian steel guitar making class with Dr. Neil Scott (building kits are provided). Neil Scott is the Director of the Archimedes Project at the University of Hawaii, a multidisciplinary research project that focuses on improving human/computer interaction strategies and technologies. He has developed a way to make Hawaiian steel guitars so that they are more affordable and accessible to aspiring players.
Welcoming ceremonies begin at 5:30pm on Friday with an address by Lieutenant Governor James “Duke” Aiona . Performances by Festival artists including one of the most famous Hawaiian steel players from Japan, “Lion” Kobayashi continue through the evening ending in a jam session at 9pm.
The schedule for Saturday, April 24, includes a presentation by Henry Allen featuring “Kila Kila” and the legendary composer Lani Sang, followed by round robin-style breakout sessions with Alan Akaka, Duke Ching, and Lion Kobayashi. At 12:30pm, Aloha Kekoolani-Simmons, M.A. will present a lecture presentation, “Na’au Poi: Spiritual Food for Cultural Enlightenment,” which views Hawaiian-Pacific Island Studies culture through literature, art and performance narratives, identities, religion, and philosophy.
On Sunday, some of the festival’s special guests will entertain at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel’s famous Sunday Champagne Brunch beginning at 9:30am in the Tiki Terrace Restaurant. The program features Hawaiian steel guitar players and hula dancers, with host Senator Brickwood Galuteria
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Located on eleven lush acres along Maui's world-renowned Ka‘anapali coastline, Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel offers a guest experience that genuinely reflects the beauty of Maui's people and culture - an experience which has prompted the readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine to vote it as one of the world's "Best Places to Stay," and "#1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii" according to Travel & Leisure Magazine. During the Festival, the hotel is offering a $109 kama‘aina rate. For hotel reservations and information call (808) 661-0011 or visit www.kbhmaui.com.
The 2010 Maui Music Festival is sponsored by the County of Maui, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, and Arts Education for Children Group (AECG). For a complete schedule and more information, visit www.aecg.org or call (808) 669-6189.
All events are held at the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Kaanapaili Parkway, Lahaina, Mau.
Schedule of Free Workshops and Performances
Friday, April 23
2pm - Kanahele Room
Presentation with Henry Kaleialoha Allen “Teaching the Hawaiian Steel Guitar”
Hands-on Hawaiian Steel Guitar making class with Dr. Neil Scott; building kits are provided
3pm - Lobby
Presentations by Hawaiian cultural enrichment specialists Danny Akaka, Jr. and Aloha Kekoolani
5:30pm - Tiki Courtyard
Opening Ceremony and Hawaiian Blessing Chants by Kahu Danny Akaka, Jr. and Kahu Aloha Kekoolani Welcome address by Lieutenant Governor James “Duke” Aiona
6:15-9pm - Tiki Terrace Restaurant
Performances by Alan Akaka & The Islanders, Duke Kaleiolani Ching Trio, Kiyoshi “Lion” Kobayashi, and hula dancers, No-host cocktail reception with pupu (hors d’oeuvres)
9pm - Kanahele Room
Jam Session with Festival artists
Saturday, April 24
9:15am - Lobby
Presentations by Danny Akaka, Jr. and Aloha Kekoolani
10am - Kanahele Room
Presentation with Henry Kaleialoha Allen: “Kila Kila” and the legendary composer Lani Sang (Sang’s daughter Mamo will be present) Breakout sessions round robin-style with Alan Akaka, Duke Ching, and Lion Kobayashi
12:30pm - Tiki Courtyard
Na‘au Poi Seminar with Aloha Kekoolani
1:30pm - Tiki Courtyard
Continuous music by Festival artists, participants and special guests
5:30pm- Tiki Courtyard
Opening Blessing and Chant by Aloha Kekoolani
Emcee Hawaii State Senator Brickwood Galuteria
Guest of Honor: Hawaii State Senator Roz Baker
6pm - Tiki Terrace Restaurant
Performances by Hawaiian Steel Guitar trios and hula dancers
7:30pm - Tiki Courtyard
Fabulous concert featuring Henry Kaleialoha Allen and Tropical Swing, Hawaiian Steel Guitar players, hula dancers, and saxophonist Bill Noble.
Dancing under the stars ‘til 10pm with music by Bill Noble and Tropical Swing
10pm - Kanahele Room
Jam Session with Festival artists
Sunday, April 25
9:30am - Tiki Terrace Restaurant
Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel’s Famous Sunday Brunch in the Tiki Terrace with entertainment by Festival Hawaiian Steel Guitar players and hula dancers hosted by Senator Brickwood Galuteria
During the Festival, educational displays about the Hawaiian Steel Guitar are presented throughout the hotel. Festival goers are welcome to meet and “talk story” with Cultural Ambassador Alii Noa throughout the weekend.
The festival begins with an exclusive opportunity to meet and talk story with Henry Kaleialoha Allen on Thursday, April 22. This reception is the only ticketed event offered during the weekend and the price is $150.00 per person which food, champagne, a gift bag, and photos taken. Contact Sherron Allen at (808) 669-6189 or go to www.henrykallen.com for reservations.
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