Maui Arts & Entertainment
VIDEO: 2010 Na Kamehameha Parade Maui – Part 2
Posted by Wendy Osher The second segment of Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade & Ho’olaule’a featured Pa’u Princess Koaniani Wilson representing the island of Kaua’i and Pa’u Princess Noe Keawe Aiko representing the island of Ni’ihau. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKXN5ZoGBlA /] An elaborate float from the Lahaina Restoration Foundation featured a replica of the 1860 Pioneer Mill […]
VIDEO: 2010 Na Kamehameha Parade – Part 1
Posted by Wendy Osher This year’s Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade & Ho’olaulea each year honors the Kamehameha rulers of Hawaii. This year, the event helped to mark 200 years of unification after Kamehameha the Great brought most of the major Hawaiian Islands under one rule. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-z4cHFQ4s /] Part 1 of the parade features […]
VIDEO: Kamehameha Day events mark island unification bicentennial
By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjBZMJNqkyA[/youtube] Today is Kamehameha Day. Commemorative events take place today in Kahului and tomorrow in Lahaina. Maui’s royal societies observe the day with reverence, paying special attention to the significance of Kamehameha’s role in unifying the 8 major Hawaiian islands. The groups, led by the Royal Order of Kamehameha Kahekili Chapter, will […]
VIDEO: Kanikapila with Poki featuring Living legend Emma Veary
Emma Veary was the featured artist at the latest Kanikapila with Poki event held today beneath the shade of the Kou and Kukui Nut trees fronting the Baldwin House Museum in Lahaina.
Kula Forest Reserve hike part of National Trails Day
The state is offering guided tours of the Kula Forest Reserve as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5, 2010. The group will drive up to the Mamane Trail, then hike down to the Upper Waiohuli Trail and out to the edge of the forest. The five mile hike along Maui’s Na Ala […]
VIDEO: Speed skater Apolo Ohno brings Olympic hopes to Maui surfers
By Wendy Osher Olympian Apolo Ohno touched down on Maui today as part of a sweepstakes aboard Alaska Airlines. A special “Follow Apolo to Hawaii” themed-plane arrived at Kahului Airport with five winners aboard who will join Ohno in his first real vacation since his career took off. (VIDEO below from Apolo’s visit to Maui) […]
Tower of Power at the MACC June 4, 2010
Get your soul, funk and R&B fix when Tower of Power returns to the MACC on Friday, June 4, 2010. From “East Bay Grease” in 1970 to this year’s “The Great American Soulbook,” Tower of Power has created music spanning generations. Show time is 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater with special guest, John Cruz. […]
Maui’s only improv comedy show launches first production
The Comedy Hui, an ensemble of established theater veterans, launches their first show in a monthly series of real-time improvisational comedy in McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7 pm. The Comedy Hui strives to deliver wacky, character-based, clean comedy that is fun for the whole family. Performances are constructed […]
30th Annual Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair, June 12-13
The 30th Annual Upcountry Ag & Farm Fair is slated for June 12 and 13, 2010 at the Oskie Rice Field & Arena on Olinda Road in Makawao. Fairgoers will be treated to the annual Maui 4-H Livestock Association show and auction, the Haleakala Ranch Paniolo exhibit with Paniolo Hall of Fame and vendors, Maui […]
2nd Annual Maui Brewers Festival May 15
The Second Annual Maui Brewers Festival is slated to come to a head from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the Events Lawn of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This event is a benefit for the MACC and includes sampling of handcrafted beer from 26 breweries in Hawai’i and on the Mainland. There’s […]
Maui Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture May 15
The 10th Annual Maui Matsuri, scheduled for May 14-15, honors Japanese cultural traditions with its annual theme of “Kodomo No Tame Ni (for the sake of the children).” The festival features art, entertainment, contests, crafts and food. Schedule of events: Friday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.: A free Family Movie Night featuring “Only the Brave,” directed […]
Native Intelligence celebrates one year at First Friday
Native Intelligence in Wailuku celebrates its one year anniversary today during the First Friday event in Old Wailuku Town. Native Intelligence celebrates with the sale of laulau plates, an ‘awa bar, a tattoo corner for kids, fried kulolo, raffle prizes and free Hawaiian entertainment by: Sheldon Brown, Napua Makua, and Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole. The First Friday […]
Maui Matsuri kick off event May 7
An event to kick off this year’s Maui Matsuri will be held on Friday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Queen Kaahumanu Center. The kick off event will include Japanese dancing, karaoke, a kimono fashion show, a cosplay exhibition, and an obon dancing rehearsal. A kimono fashion show and a special performance by Uluwehi Guerrero […]
VIDEO: East Maui Taro Festival 2010
[flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_zrGybsZrw /] The 18th Annual East Maui Taro Festival is a favorite for many who take pride in the culture and lifestyle found in Heavenly Hana. The event featured vendors from across the island, and food booths selling favorite flavors including furikake crusted mahi, poke balls and fresh pounded poi from Kipahulu. Our very […]
18th Annual East Maui Taro Festival April 24
The 18th Annual East Maui Taro Festival takes place this weekend in Hana. The vent runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hana Ball Park in Hana Town. The event includes entertainment by: Halau Maui Nui a Kama under the direction of na Kumu Hula Kelii Taua and Kapono Kamaunu; Halau Hula Malani […]
Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra to Hold 5th Annual Spring Concert
The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (MYPO) will hold its 5th Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at Baldwin High School Auditorium. Violin soloist Samuel Lim, student of Leah Tinkleman, will perform Concerto No. 22 by G. Viotti. The public is welcome to attend this free concert; donations will be accepted. The […]
OHA grants honor Hawaiian tradition
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees approved today $375,000 in community grants to the Bishop Museum, Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA), and King William Charles Lunalilo Trust Estate for projects linking generations of Hawaiian Tradition across pre-contact, post-contact and modern times. The Bishop Museum received $100,000 for an exhibit featuring three Ku […]
Maui kumu Uluwehi Guerrero garners seven Na Hoku nominations
(Posted by Wendy Osher; Supporting Information courtesy Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts today announced nominees for the 2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Maui kumu hula Uluwehi Guerrero garnered a total of seven nominations for his third album, Uluwehi Sings Na Mele Hula Aloha, which was released after a nine-year […]
41st Annual David Malo Day, April 17 2010
Lahainaluna celebrates its 41st Annual David Malo Day Ho’olaulea this Saturday, Apirl 17th. The event opens at 5 p.m. with a paina and poi supper followed by a sunset pageant at 6 p.m. Unique this year is the return of students from the class of 1960 who will be celebrating their 50th reunion, and members […]
Reproductions of 19th century Bailey paintings offered
The Bailey House Museum and the Maui Historical Society are selling fine art reproductions of recently restored paintings by artist Edward Bailey. The giclee reproductions, available for the first time, feature 19th century paintings of a grass house at Olowalu, a landscape of Wailuku and Iao Valleys, and a scenic print of Diamond Head in […]
