You may have associated holidays to
Maui with Aloha t-shirts, shell leis and perhaps even a
well-deserved tan. While all that is quite true of Maui, the
most telling part of the real spirit of this beautiful, natural
paradise in Hawaii is the MACC. This is the Maui Arts and
Cultural Center.
For a deep, meaningful, traditional as well as developing modern
flavored look into Maui, a visit to the Maui Arts and Cultural
Center will prove a worthy one. For, the many restaurants and
clubs dotting the various bayside haunts of the party-people may
well offer entertainment galore in addition to fine dining from
all corners of the world, but only the Maui Arts and Cultural
Center can provide the real story of the island via its platform
of local arts and crafts preserved and promoted within.
So, at sundown, during your Maui holiday, do take some time out
to expand on the picture postcard scenery of the town's golden
sandy beaches, its affordable spas and mini-golf courses to soak
in the real rhythm of the island with the dinner theater, art
galleries and dance and music offerings - all provided by the
MACC. It is Maui's premier entertainment spot for all
age-groups, providing international standards in theater
facilities, modern studio space, an eclectic offering of special
dance and music events with performances by both local talent as
well as visiting international artistes in addition to
supporting a dynamic and growing community, solely thriving on
developing its arts and crafts, but in complete sync with other
world flavors.
Some of the most popular events hosted by the MACC include shows
at the MACC include 'Ulalena' (evening theatre), a fantastic
magic show put up by Warren and Annabelle and symphony concerts,
ballets, children's art activities in addition to hula shows and
taiko, held regularly on the premises. With over 1800 special
events hosted through the year, the MACC covers a full gamut of
entertainment options for the young, old, budget as well as
business class traveler to Maui. So, you have your pick of music
and theater, dance shows, drumming events, varied children's
oriented activities such as story-telling, Hawaiian handicraft
lessons, acrobatics and much, much more!
All in all, a truly happening place for school events, community
meetings and for viewing top local as well as international
stars in the performing arts category, the MACC provides a
celebration ground for Maui's people and visitors alike with
many educational resources available for all possible age groups
and interests. Its logo - a person releasing a bird flying off
in, is an apt symbol for expressing the MACC's mission of
promoting freedom of creative thought.
As the organization committed to enhancing Maui's cultural
beauty, the MACC continues to serve as a link between the
community and the artist, nurturing the needs of both through a
common goal: of sharing the island folk's many facets of living
and loving life, through its events and the stories their arts
tell.
So, to witness a snapshot of Maui's culture, arts and heritage
from the ages long gone to the present times - do attend a few
of the diverse programs hosted by the MACC! There's its
Ho'onanea, a treat of contemporary Hawaiian dance and music; the
Hawai'i Maoli- a glimpse of authentic Hawaiian culture; Mele -
for local voices from various Hawaiian islands and Talk Story -
narrations by the islanders besides a good dose of local humor
provided at the Wala'au and lots more!
