Maui Arts & Entertainment
KPOA Celebrates 30 Years of Hawaiian Music, Maui Style
The station was established in October, 1984 as the first radio station in Lahaina, and Hawaiʻi’s first Hawaiian Music FM station.
3rd Annual Haunted Haʻikū Hike, Oct. 24-26, 2014
Now in it’s third year, the Haunted Haʻikū Hike offers both day and nighttime events, geared toward different age groups and adventure types.
Interview: Maui Comedy Festival Featuring Ari Shaffir
Known for his inappropriateness and host of Comedy Central’s, This Is Not Happening, we asked him a few questions about Maui and about comedy in general. Here’s what he had to say:
Halloween Themed Walk Raises Funds for Maui Kids in Crisis
This fundraising event in support of Maui’s keiki includes a costume contest, scary snacks, and fun Halloween activities, this Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Keōpūolani Park’s Hui Aloha Playground in Kahului.
Disney to Release ‘Moana’ Earlier Than Expected
Earlier this week, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced it’s moving the release of its next full-length animated movie, Moana, from 2018 to 2016. The feature focuses on the adventures of a 14-year-old Polynesian girl named Moana.
6th Annual Lahaina Plantation Days, Oct 24-25
For the sixth consecutive year, West Maui celebrates its plantation history with nostalgic food and festivities at the Lahaina Plantation Days event, this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, 2014.
Interview: Funny Man Ron Funches on Maui for Comedy Festival
Ron Funches is among a list of 35 nationally recognized comics who will be performing at the Maui Comedy Festival. We asked him a few questions about Maui and about comedy in general.
2014 Festivals of Aloha Continues in Hāna
The two-month Festivals of Aloha event continues with a week long celebration in the east Maui town of Hāna through Oct. 25, that includes a talent show, sporting events, and hōʻike night.
The Man Behind the Music: Marty Dread
We recently got a chance to sit and talk story with musician Marty Dread. Here in Hawaiʻi we know him as the friendly “Reggae Ambassador,” but we wanted to dig a little deeper into the man behind the music. Here is what he had to say.
Maui Police Anticipate Crowd of 30,000 at Lahaina Halloween
Maui police anticipate a crowd of at least 30,000 at the upcoming Halloween festivities in Lahaina this year, in part because the event falls on a Friday, just ahead of the weekend. The projections are slightly ahead of last year when an estimated 28,000 people attended the event.
Under the Sea: Maui Naturalist Finds Beauty Below
Combining his passion for wildlife and photography, marine naturalist John O’Leary captures vibrant images of the world beneath Maui’s surface.
2014 Festivals of Aloha Continues on Molokaʻi and Hāna
The two-month Festivals of Aloha event continues with three days of activities on Molokaʻi starting today, Oct. 9, and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.
Keʻalaʻiliahi 2014: A Reflection on 10 Years of Hula
“Keʻalaʻiliahi 2014 – Never Forgot(ten),” is a “celebration of all the wonderful experiences we’ve had on this journey, it’s a celebration of all those who have influenced us and continue to do so, and it’s also a huge fundraiser for our Merrie Monarch bound haumana,” said Haunani Paredes.
9th Annual Maui ʻUkulele Festival and Workshop
From the flying fingers of Willie K to the soulful talent of Taimane, more than a dozen island artists will take the stage for an afternoon dedicated to the ʻukulele.
ʻUmia Ka Hanu: Celebrating 10 Years of Hula
The theme followed the path of persistence that Kukona has laid, being born and raised on Maui, spending some years away on Oʻahu, and finally returning to Maui as his home base.
Maui Hosts Monster Challenge and Haunted Hayride Zombie Shoot
The zombie apocalypse awakens this Saturday, Oct. 4, with a new Morey Monster Challenge Zombie Run and a return of the Haunted Hayride Zombie Shoot at the Maui Paintball course in Olowalu.
VIDEO: 2014 Maui Fab Fair Attendance Up So Far
Attendance at the 92nd Maui Fair is up so far after preliminary gate totals were tallied from opening night on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Maui Fair Managing Director Sherri Grimes said paid admission was up by about 2,000 individuals from last year.
Maui Fair Kicks off With Parade: Road Closure Information
Today is opening day of the 92nd Maui Fair. The event kicks off with a parade down Kaʻahumanu Avenue that will result in the closure of Kaʻahumanu and Kanaloa Avenues along the parade route from 4:15 in the afternoon through around 6 p.m. when the gates open to the fair grounds.
Grant Kono Wins 13th Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto Contest
His rendition of “Kimo Hula” earned him the grand prize award as well as the award for Hawaiian language.
92nd Maui Fair Park & Ride Bus Shuttle
The Maui Fair offering free Park and Ride shuttle bus services from select satellite parking stations in Wailuku, Kahului and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to and from the fairgrounds on Kanaloa Avenue during select fair hours.







