Maui Arts & Entertainment

Russell Peters will appear at the MACC for what is likely to be Maui’s biggest comedy act for 2012.

Author Duncan O’Brien recalled the romantic era of Matson Lines cruises to Hawaii in an illustrated talk on April 22 at the Story of Hawaii Museum.

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real played two sold-out Maui shows on 4/20 weekend for their “Wasted” album tour.

Mauians came together for the 2012 Earth Day Festival on April 22 at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Amphitheater.

Friday, April 20 was the opening night of this year’s “Art of Trash” Maui exhibit, presented at the Maui Mall by Community Work Day Program and Sharing Aloha.

A round-up of events surrounding 4/20 and Earth Day this weekend on Maui.

Kiss Freeradicals Projekt goodbye, Maui. They are only two grand away from having enough funds to finally go on their first mainland tour in California next month.

By Maui Now Staff One of the most recognizable names in indie rock, The Shins, play a concert at the MACC tonight at 7:30 p.m., celebrating their recently released album, “Port of Morrow.” The five-piece Grammy-Award-nominated band is famed for their eclectic blend of instruments and  lead singer James Mercer’s unique voice and composition style. The […]

Maui’s lone hālau entry in the Merrie Monarch Festival over the weekend earned several awards at the 49th annual event.

The 2012 Keiki Fest drew a crowd of thousands for fun, food, education and activities Saturday April 14 at the UH Maui College campus.

The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Sinfonietta will present their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at the Baldwin High School auditorium.

A round-up of this weekend’s featured events on Maui.

The title of Miss Aloha Hula 2012 for the 49th Merrie Monarch Festival went to Rebecca Lilinoekekapahauomaunakea Sterling of Ka`ōhao (Lanikai), O`ahu. Sterling is a student of Kumu Māpuana de Silva and a member of Hālau Mōhala `Ilima.

At this year’s event, Tiana-Lynn Nālani Manuel is Maui’s only Miss Aloha Hula entry. She is a member of Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu hula ʻIliahi and Haunani Paredes of Wailuku, Maui.

Several Maui musicians and vocalists are among the finalists up for consideration for in the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Whether it’s cleaning up the beach or listening to live local music, Maui’s got fun events planned for Earth Day weekend on April 21 and 22.

For those who missed out on the conference live at the MACC, TEDxMaui has provided a link to a playlist that plays each talk in succession so you can have the TEDxMaui experience for free.

A round-up of events for Easter weekend on Maui.

The contest was designed to educate Maui’s youth on the importance of water conservation, and encourage them to take an active role in ensuring water sustainability in the islands.

Community Work Day Program and Sharing Aloha present a creative but utilitarian art exhibit and fashion show at 6 p.m. on April 20 the Maui Mall – “The Art of Trash” 2012.