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2025 Maui Calls
Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Unforgettable In-Home Concert with Henry Kapono

An intimate concert experience with a Hawaiian music legend. Bring the aloha spirit into your own living room with a private in-home concert by Henry Kapono for you and up to 25 guests. From his iconic hits to heartfelt storytelling, Henry’s acoustic performance will create a night of music, connection, and memories you’ll never forget — and the best part is, you’re already in the front row. As a special keepsake, you’ll also receive a guitar autographed by Henry Kapono, personally presented to you during the concert. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience — perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply sharing great music with the people you love. (Subject to artist’s availability.) Per Maui County Liquor Laws: Does Not Include Liquor


Value: Priceless
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Upcountry Cooking Class & Family-Style Brunch with Chefs Nicole Scharer & Chris Kulis
Join celebrated chefs Nicole Scharer Catering and Chris Kulis, of Spoon & Key Market, for a memorable cooking class and family-style brunch at the beautiful home of Susie Baldwin, nestled on Haleakalā Ranch. You and your guests will learn to prepare signature dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Maui farms, all while surrounded by the natural beauty of Upcountry. After cooking together, you will sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you've created — shared family-style with great company and sweeping views. A true farm-to-table experience that captures the flavors, warmth, and spirit of Maui. Per Maui County Liquor Laws: Does Not Include Liquor
Value: Priceless
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Ultimate Staycation with Wailea Beach Resort

Luxurious Wailea Beach Resort Escape for Two! Enjoy three night complimentary stay in a Premium Ocean View room for two persons. Two Te Au Moana Luau Experiences (premium seating) on day of choice and based on availability. Olakino Experience for two on your day of choice. Daily breakfast for two at Humble Market Kitchin. Perfect for an amazing Maui staycation!!  Does not include liquor. 

Value: $6,260.00
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Shep Gordon & Chef Chris Kulis Private Dinner in Shep's Home for 6

A legendary evening of food, stories, and aloha. Enjoy an unforgettable private dinner for six at the home of iconic talent manager and Maui resident Shep Gordon, prepared by acclaimed chef Chris Kulis. Known for his culinary artistry and deep roots in Hawaii’s food scene, Chef Chris will craft a multi-course menu using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients — all served in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Shep’s private residence. This one-of-a-kind experience offers the rare opportunity to dine in the home of a cultural icon, indulge in world-class cuisine, and share an intimate evening filled with flavor, conversation, and Maui magic.

Value: Priceless
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Dinner Under the Swaying Palms – A Luxury Oceanfront Culinary Experience for 10
An evening of elegance, ocean breezes, and unforgettable flavors. Immerse yourself in the ultimate private dining experience for 10 guests at the exclusive White Orchid Beach House on the stunning Makena oceanfront . As palm trees sway and the sun sets over the Pacific, you’ll be welcomed with exquisite passed pupus, setting the tone for a night of refined indulgence. Renowned Chef Nicole Scharer will present a multi-course, farm-to-table feast, expertly prepared using the finest locally sourced Maui ingredients. Dine beneath a bespoke canopy and designer tablescape curated by Let’s Entertain Maui, surrounded by candlelight, crashing waves, and the elegance of tropical luxury. This is more than a dinner — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime evening of culinary artistry, natural beauty, and effortless sophistication.
Value: Priceless
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"Safe to Dance" by Charlie Lyon
This striking 89”x24” canvas print captures movement and emotion in vivid detail. A palm tree, expressive piece that brings energy, freedom, and artistry into any space. Working primarily from memory, Charlie begins each painting with the sky, using broad gestures to build energy and light before introducing the trees as visual anchors in motion.Charlie paints palm trees that bend and sway beneath swirling skies — meditations on movement, light, and atmosphere. His distinctive work has been acquired by collectors worldwide and is part of the Stanford University Hospital Collection. He has exhibited in juried shows including Art Maui, the Schaefer Portrait Challenge, and the Essence of Maui at the Schaefer International Gallery, with solo exhibitions such as the 2016 Korean International Art Fair with Gallery Fine. Charlie also shows year-round at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. His recent collaborations include two Signature Collection sunglasses with Maui Jim, bringing his expressive skies and trees into the world of luxury eyewear.

Value: $3,700.00
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Aloha Shirt Painting by Cathy Torchiana
Cathy Torchiana has spent her life weaving together two lifelong passions—art and golf. After earning her degree from the USC School of Art, she pursued a career as an assistant golf pro in Southern California and soon transitioned into coaching during the early years of Title IX. Her dedication to the sport spanned 15 years and culminated in her induction into the Coaches Hall of Fame.In 1993, Cathy moved to Maui and quickly became a dedicated leader in the island’s vibrant arts community. She served on the board of directors for Hui No'eau, chaired the beloved Christmas House, and took on roles as both President and Show Chair of Art Maui. Her support for the MACC has been equally impactful—most notably as overall chair of Maui Calls in 2002 and co-chair in 2003 with the fabulous Helen MacArthur.Some of Cathy’s most cherished memories come from working alongside former MACC gallery director Darrell Orwig to transform the gallery space each year to match Maui Calls’ evolving themes. These creative summer projects, full of collaboration and community spirit, helped define the artistic soul of the event.Her contribution to this year’s Under the Swaying Palms gallery is a vibrant “aloha shirt” painting—a joyful, colorful tribute to both the event’s theme and the lasting creative legacy of Maui Calls.
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"Maui Coco Palms" Painting by Terry Lopez
Terry Lopez creates vibrant, expressive oil paintings that reflect the rich textures and colors of island life. She holds a BA from UC Santa Barbara and an MFA in drawing, painting, and printmaking from Cal State Fullerton, where she also taught painting before returning home to Maui in 2010. Since then, she has continued to teach at Hui No‘eau and exhibit widely across Hawai‘i and California. Her work has been acquired by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (2023 and 2024) and is held in private and university collections worldwide. Terry’s creative process combines observation and intuition, layering color and gesture to capture both place and emotion. She is currently represented by Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao.Her painting Maui Coco Palms (36 x 48, framed) is a lush, immersive celebration of Maui’s iconic landscape.  
Value: $13,000.00
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"Hilo Bay" Painting by Kari McCarthy
Kari McCarthy is recognized as one of Maui’s leading colorists, celebrated for her luminous oil landscapes that explore the interplay of light and atmosphere. “I paint landscapes,” Kari says, “but it’s the color of nature that I’m after.” By letting go of conventional color assumptions, she reveals the shifting tones of the natural world — where a road might turn lavender at dusk or golden at sunrise.Her deep understanding of color theory stems from nearly three decades of study with acclaimed artist and educator Dick Nelson, a student of Josef Albers. Nelson calls Kari one of his finest students — a distinction echoed by collectors worldwide. Her work is held in both public and private collections, and she exhibits regularly in Maui galleries and weekly at the Four Seasons Resort Wailea’s Artists’ Showcase. Kari lives and paints in Kula with her husband, Azby Chouteau, and their cheerful dog, Lucy.Her painting Hilo Bay — an original oil on Belgian linen (12” x 12”, 13.5” x 13.5” framed) — is capturing the quiet beauty and subtle color shifts of Hawai‘i’s beloved landscape.                
Value: $2,500.00
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"Puamana Shore" Painting by Michael Clements
Michael Clements discovered a love for art early—famously drawing bold orange crayon lines around every wall of his childhood home. His formal journey began at age 12, learning oil painting from his great-grandmother, Alice Colerick, a dedicated daily painter in her 80s. Though his path included careers in horticulture, machining, and entrepreneurship, art remained a constant.Now based on Maui, Michael paints outdoors daily, capturing the shifting light and color of the landscape. Influenced by the 19th-century Italian plein air painters known as I Macchiaioli, he continues to grow through study with contemporary artists. His work has been featured in juried shows across Hawai‘i and the mainland, including the Maui Plein Air Invitational and the American Impressionist Society exhibition. His paintings are held in both public and private collections, including the State of Hawai‘i art collection. Michael’s piece, Puamana Shore (Pastel, 14x20), is a vibrant plein air study celebrating Maui’s enduring coastline. 
"Puamana Shore" Painting by Michael Clements
Value: $1,800.00
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