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December 1996 Maui Events

Information about December 1996 events held on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

DATE: December 1, 1996
EVENT: Ritz-Carlton Gala Tree-Lighting Ceremony
VENUE: Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
DESCTIPTION: Kicks-off month long holiday celebration at hotel including special dinners and brunches, life size gingerbread house, keiki performances and more

DATE: December 2-8, 1996
EVENT: Grand Chefs on Tour
VENUE: Kea Lani Hotel, Suites and Villas
LOCATION: Wailea
DESCRIPTION: Cooking demonstrations, signature dinners and wine pairings and tastings. Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger (Border Grill, CA) and Mark Ellman,(Avalon, Maui)

DATE: December 6, 1996
EVENT: Festival of Lights
VENUE: Front Street
LOCATION: Lahaina
DESCRIPTION: Marching bands, floats, Santa Claus

DATE: December 6-7, 1996
EVENT: Na Mele O Maui
VENUE: Kaanapali Resort
DESCRIPTION: Festival to perpetuate Hawaiian culture features children's song contest, hula festival and arts & crafts fair

DATES: December 6-22, 1996
EXACT DATES: December 6,7,8, 13,14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 1996
EVENT: A Christmas Carol
VENUE: Historic Iao Theater
DESCRIPTION: Classic Dickens story produced by Maui Community Theater

DATE: December 31, 1996
EVENT: First Night Maui
VENUE: Maui Arts and Cultural Center
LOCATION: Kahului, Central Maui Island, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION: Alcohol-free, family-style festival to celebrate the New Year

EVENT: Lanai Visiting Artist Program
LOCATION: Island of Lanai
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EVENT: Christmas House
VENUE: Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center
LOCATI9ON: Makawao
DESCRIPTION: Features hand-crafted items made on Maui

EVENT: Santa Comes to Wailea
DESCRIPTION: Santa arrives by way of outrigger canoe at Wailea Beach

EVENT: Bridges Family/Whales Alive Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournament
VENUE: Wailea Tennis Club
DESCRIPTION: Star-studded event hosted by Lloyd Bridges and family raises funds for Whales Alive.


RELATED RESOURCES:
- More About Events on Maui
- Introduction to Maui Island
- All Events in Hawaii


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