Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui

Celebrating the People, Arts and Culture of Hawaii

Events Schedule

March 21-23, 2008

March 21 – 23, 2008

2008 Celebration of the Arts poster created by Suzy Papanikolas

Ticketed events:

Kumu hula Napua Greig will be the featured performer during the Celebration of the Arts Luau/Show

Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka which tied for first during the 2007 Merrie Monarch Festival will perform

Advance Reservations are recommended for ticketed events. The Celebration Luau and Show Saturday, March 22, 2008, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Pre-show entertainment by “Ahumanu” Luau show by Napua Greig and Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka Price: $75 per adult and $40 per child 12 years and under Infants NOT occupying a seat are free

The Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday, March 23, 2008, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Price: $75 per adult and $37.50 per child ages 4 – 12, inclusive of tax and gratuity

For Advance Reservations, please call the Concierge Desk at 808- 669-6200.

Panels:

Can Hawaiians Survive by Blood Alone?
How is the 50% blood quantum law affecting the future of the Hawaiian?

Ancestral Voices
Elders heeding voices of the past to educate the present

Voices of the Future
Students creating the future by speaking out in the present

The Voice of Responsible Journalism
Journalists share their thoughts on what is responsible correspondence.

Films/Plays

Hawaii…Message in the Waves
The consequences of an irresponsible environmental society

The Story of Haloa…the First Hawaiian
A play versed entirely in the language of Hawaii

Workshops

Ohe Hano Ihu (Hawaiian Nose Flute)
Anthony Natividad

Leo Ki’eki’e (Hawaiian Falsetto Singing)
Richard Ho’opi’i

Kiheipili (Hawaiian Patchwork Quilting)
Ku’ulei Martinson

Entertainment

Celebration After Hours

Ala Malacas and the Iwa’iwa Patch
Friday and Saturday nights, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Art

Hands-on and demonstrations by both contemporary and traditional artisans on Friday and Saturday.

Children

Ku Kula Kamali’i
Children’s learning center, Friday and Saturday

Ceremonies/Protocol

Hiuwai

5:30 a.m., Friday, DT Fleming Beach
Towels and swim wear necessary

E Ala A

6:15 a.m.. Friday, DT Fleming Beach

Ka Wai A Kane

8 a.m., Friday
Awa Ceremony
Participants by invitation only
Observation encouraged
No photos/video allowed

Wehe I Ka Puka

9:30 a.m., Friday, The Lobby
Traditional chants are offered to officially open the event

The events schedule page will be updated as more information is available. For more information on Celebration of the Arts, please call the Concierge Desk at 808- 669-6200.

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Vacation Packages

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has extend a special rate of $389 per night for accommodations, two luau tickets, and complimentary valet parking. The rate is valid March 20-24, 2008.

For additional reservation information, please call 800-241-3333 or 808-669-6200.