Maui Arts & Entertainment

Entertainer extraordinaire, Elton John will perform on Maui to celebrate a new beginning at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, with the opening of the new Yokouchi Pavilion.

by Maesyn Maui is a magnet for geniuses of all kinds. The lush fertile valleys of Maui are the perfect backdrop to stir inspiration, and her wild jungles offer the freedom to create a reality outside the box. Counter culture black sheep have always been magnetized here. One such pioneer is a Maui legend named […]

By Maesyn We hear it everywhere. “Eco conscious,” “mindfulness,” and “deprogramming our media conditioned lifestyles.” What used to be thought of as New Age philosophies have been taking over the mainstream. From Oprah, to feature films, to music – “conscious” is the new cool. Still, with all this new information, a central hub is needed […]

“I have always thought of myself as a performer first and way down the line as a recording artist.” – Leo Kottke. If this world renowned musician says his performance chops surpass his musical ones then you are going to be in for a treat. This Thursday, January 6th at 7:30 pm, Kottke will take […]

The secrets of Hawaiian sacred chanting have been as shrouded as the mysteries that rest beneath the Vatican. At last the history and oral tradition of Hawaii’s ancient royal lineages and the secrets long held by kahunas have been brought to light in an enveloping new short film called “Mana I Ka Leo – Power […]

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Tonight one of Hawaii’s most famous slack key guitarists takes the stage at the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG6MJ4RJiOY /] Barry Flanagan first became impassioned about the art of ki ho’alu, (slack key guitar) in 1980 after hearing slack key master, Gabby Puhinui. He promptly moved to the islands and began to study and […]

by Maesyn Music is a language that transcends age and dialect. This is the core of Aubrey Myer’s mission – to bring music education to children, and instill that language in them. As part of the community outreach she does through her company, La-Ti-Da Music, “Miss Aubrey” will be offering a free children’s sing-a-long this […]

By Maesyn With so many things to do this  2010-2011 New Year’s, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Where to go? What to do? Here is a comprehensive composite of many of the happenings on Maui this New Years, to help you make an informed decision on how to ring in 2011. As you peruse it, […]

by Maesyn These days our rich, tropical air is thick with salutations of “Mele Kalikimaka!” If you have chosen to spend the holiday season on the sunny shores of Maui, chances are you’ve encountered the phrase. With Christmas Eve a mere breath away, what could be more entertaining than having some Hawaiian holiday cultural trivia […]

by Maesyn There can never be too many New Year’s parties. Or pre New Year’s parties, for that matter. Especially when they involve the music of legendary rocker, mystic, and local hero, Mick Fleetwood. In what promises to be an exhilarating week leading up to 2011, the Maui Celebrity Series rings out 2010 with a […]

by Maesyn The time-worn story of Little Women is one that has been passed down by grandmothers at Christmas time. The story of Christmas, love, laughter and self-improvement comes to life this holiday season as the Hana Arts and Theatrical Players present the Broadway musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s children’s classic, “Little Women.” The […]

Local boy makes it big. Hawaii brings one of her boys home from his world tour this Tuesday, December 21.

Island entertainer Danny Couch returns to the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului tonight (Friday, December 17, 2010) for a special holiday concert.

Imagine standing 50 feet above a tumultuous sea, waves breaking on the volcanic rocks below. About to jump. Think you can handle it? Well if you aren’t quite ready to take up the challenge, you can do the next best thing. You can watch a professional show you how it’s done. Every night at sunset, […]

by Maesyn Despite her trademark dainty voice, Rita Rudner manages to deliver punch after comedic punch. One of the most popular acts in Vegas, this funny girl will be performing at 7:30 this Saturday night (December 17th), at the MACC’s McCoy studio theater. Charming, beautiful, and witty, she has been voted “The Best Comedian in […]

by Maesyn Every Hawaiian loves a homegrown musical success story. (Who better to carry forth the island vibe to the world?) Come and celebrate your culture Friday, December 17th, with your local band-gone-global, Pepper. Pepper is composed of three members, all of whom are surfers from Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i. A funky, spunky crew, they create […]

by Maesyn Maui is in the midst of a flurry of cinematic inspiration! Firstlight Film Festival is Maui’s own hotpot of the newest, most inspiring expressions in film. While the gap is closing between the mainstream and independent filmmakers, the bar is raising for media art forms with the rise of affordable, top notch equipment, […]

by Maesyn Many a writer has tried to capture the heart of Hawaii, but none has succeeded with such grace as Mark Twain. This Sunday night, December 12th, at 5:00 pm, witness as the prose of Mark Twain comes alive through the lips of Emmy Award-winning actor, Hal Holbrook, in his one man show, “Mark […]

by Maesyn This past Sunday night, a swarm of tanned, elegantly dressed Mauians descended upon a private dwelling at the very tip of Makena, the Sugarman Estate. The event was a movie screening and lecture by world famous “change your thoughts, change your life” writer, Wayne Dyer. Dyer is traveling around the world right now, […]