Maui Arts & Entertainment
Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm at The MACC April 9
Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Centers McCoy Studio Theater on Saturday, April 9, 2016, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Annual Mele Mei Offers Expanded Event Schedule
This year, the Annual Mele Mei will share the culturally rich heritage of Hawaiian music throughout the state, with an expanded schedule of 40 events, including four offerings on Maui.
Preserving the Art of the Paniolo Workshop April 12
The free “Preserving the Art of the Paniolo” workshop with Gretchen Cardosa will be held at at Hale Ho‘ike`‘ke in Wailuku on Tuesday, April 12.
Hawai‘i National Parks Juried Exhibition Deadline May 15
This unique exhibition, scheduled for Aug. 28 through Oct. 20, 2016, will highlight an appreciation for the skills and creativity of artists, and the essence of Hawai‘i’s national parks.
Maui Celebrates National Library Week All Month
Hawai‘i’s public libraries will offer free educational and entertainment programs throughout April, including three performances at Kahului and Kīhei libraries on Maui.
Girls Guns and Glory at The MACC April 8
Girls Guns and Glory will be in concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater on Friday, April 8, 2016, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Maui High School Spring Band at The MACC April 5
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host its annual, free, School Band Concert Series on Tuesday, April 5, in the Castle Theater, featuring the Maui High School Spring Band.
Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival, April 15–17
The Eighth Annual Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival will be held April 15 to 17, 2016, at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel.
Maui Orchid Society Contest Yields New Tagline
The nonprofit Maui Orchid Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary and sponsored a tagline contest among its membership, which has increased to 143 with the recent addition of 44 members.
UHMC Music Club to Hold Open Mic, Songwriting Contest
Singers, musicians, poetry “slammers,” magicians, stand-up comedians, actors, dancers, and hula and karaoke performers are invited to display their talents during the Open Mic night hosted by the Music Club on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s Multi-Purpose Room in the Pilina Building.
Maui Photographer Lands Cover of World Wedding Publication
Maui wedding and fashion photographer Chris J. Evans just landed his work on the cover of the world renowned wedding publication Grace Ormonde Wedding Style for the March/April digital issue.
Merrie Monarch Results 2016: Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu Wins Title
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival concluded early this morning, with Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula William Kahakuleilehua “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera taking the overall title.
Merrie Monarch 2016 – Five Maui Hālau Compete
Tonight, there are a total of 29 performances, with Maui hālau scheduled to appear throughout the lineup in the following order: (1) Pukalani Hula Hale – Kumu Hiʻilei Maxwell-Juan – Pukalani & Kahului, Maui; (2) Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua – Kumu Kamaka Kukona – Waikapū, Maui; (4) Moana’s Hula Hālau – Kumu Raquel Dudoit – Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; (11) Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi – Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes – Wailuku, Maui; (17) Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi – Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes – Wailuku, Maui (Kāne); and (27) Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka – Kumu Nāpua Greig – Kula, Maui.
Maui’s Derick Sebastian ‘Ukulele Anthem Goes Viral
Maui’s Derick Sebastian fulfilled a lifelong dream recently. On March 10, 2016 he performed the National Anthem on the ‘ukulele in front of a sold out crowd of…
Hui No‘eau to Offer Kapa Workshops
The Hui No‘eau invites the public to two events about kapa, including its history and how it is made.
Wailuku First Friday Town Party April 1
The Wailuku First Friday free community street party will take place on April 1 on Market Street from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring food, store sales and live entertainment.
Ahumanu to Perform in Lahaina March 31
Ahumanu, widely recognized as Maui’s premier wahine Hawaiian music band, will perform at Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert on Thursday, March 31, 2016, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Baldwin Home Museum at the corner of Dickenson and Front Streets in Lahaina.
GoPro: Country Star Maui’s Lily Meola at Willie Nelson’s Ranch
Born and raised on the island of Maui, Lily has been a songbird as long as she can remember. Now 21, Rolling Stone named Lily as one of the, “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.”
Nickelodeon Game Show Casting Ages 11-14
Chameleon Talent is casting Maui kids for Nickelodeon’s hit game show, “Paradise Run”, for the second season in a row. They are looking for teams of two…
Maui Mall Releases Event Schedule for April
In celebration of Earth Day, the Annual Art of Trash Exhibit and Trashion Show will return on April 8. The Art of Trash exhibit will be on display through April 30 at the Maui Mall in Ste. B.
