Maui Arts & Entertainment

International entertainer, Julio Iglesias has finalized his tour date for Maui.  The date for the Maui concert is Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Any tickets previously purchased will be honored for April 15th show. The new world tour was named “Starry Night” after Iglesias’ third English […]

By Wendy Osher Maui Halau Ke’alaokamaile under the direction of Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel swept the wahine hula titles at the weekend Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.  The 47th Annual event included a solo competition and men’s and women’s divisions for traditional and modern hula. Eighteen women from the halau performed He Mele Inoa No […]

Fresh new sounds from New Zealands Three Houses Down are moving on up at Pacific Radio Groups Native 92.5 FM.

By Wendy Osher The bitter ‘awa root is often seen in ceremonial protocol throughout the Pacific, but is used in social settings as well.  Cultural practitioner Kapono’ai Molitau, who also sells the product at his Native Intelligence store in old Wailuku Town explains the different levels and protocols associated with the drinking of ‘awa. [flashvideo […]

The words resonate in the hands of stone carver Hoaka Delos Reyes. For him, there is depth in the stone and nourishment in knowing its spirit.

Cultural Practitioner Bula Logan utilizes all of these, combined with prayer, protocol, and chant in explaining traditional Hawaiian medicine.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRopfqNPrI[/youtube] The Punana Leo o Maui program held its annual Ho’omau fundraiser to raise money for the Hawaiian immersion preschool program.  The 18th Annual event included entertainment from: Na Palapalai, Keali’i Kaneali’i, ‘Ohana Pahuwai, Homestead, Sudden Rush, Maoli, Desmond Yap, Na Hanona Kulike o Pi’ilani, Na haumana o Punana Leo o Maui, and Kula Kaiapuni […]

Using native flora and fauna as a source of inspiration a trio of Hawaiian women are designing clothing in a uniquely Hawaiian way.

Fresh new sounds from New Zealands Three Houses Down are moving on up at Pacific Radio Groups Native 92.5 FM.

Hawaii’s premiere hands-on arts and cultural festival will grace the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Resort, April 2-4, 2010.  In preparation for the 18th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival, event chair Clifford Nae’ole announced the theme “E ia ka Manawa”, or “Here, Now is the Time” saying this year’s focus will initiate thoughts from […]

By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRGmNVV-6lE[/youtube] Ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro visited Pacific Radio Group’s KPOA 93.5 FM studio today in preparation for his weekend concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.   Prior to his Saturday, March 27th, 2010 performance at the Castle Theater, Jake had planned to make his rounds in the community, visiting high schools, […]

Willie K. returned for an encore performance at the Kanikapila with Poki event fronting the Baldwin House Museum in Historic Lahaina Town.

This year marks the 22nd annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the arts and educational programs of Maui Arts & Cultural Center.  The annual MACC fundraiser will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with a shotgun start on the greens of The Dunes at Maui Lani.  Spots are still available […]

Maui schoolchildren from the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program and Kamehameha Schools Maui enrichment program will enjoy a special performance today from an indigenous people of the Pacific. Descendance, an Australian Aboriginal dance troupe, entertains and educates the students with music and dance, engaging the kids in the cultural traditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]

The Queen Kaahumanu Center celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Queen Kaahumanu during a two day festival on Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, 2010 at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. The event starts with an opening ceremony on Friday at 6 p.m. featuring the women of the Aha Hui Kaahumanu Royal Society.  […]

A $250,000 capital improvement grant was released to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) to help fund the construction of an event pavilion and new roof.  The funds were released by today by Governor Linda Lingle and approved by state lawmakers in the 2009 legislative session. Upon releasing the funds Lingle said, “The Maui […]

The Hawaii State legislature will honor Maui’s William Roback, Jr. today, Tuesday, March 09, 2010, for his recent selection as Alii Nui for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.  Roback was elected by members of the royal society to serve a three-year term as head, or Alii Nui of the organization. The back-to-back floor presentations […]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKJ2JZ0NR0M[/youtube] The Punana Leo o Maui program will hold its annual Ho’omau fundraiser on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9 a.m. to sunset at the Keopu’olani Park Amphitheater in Kahului.  Funds raised goes towards the Hawaiian immersion preschool program. The day-long Ho’omau 2010 event features entertainment from: Na Palapalai, Keali’i Kaneali’i, ‘Ohana Pahuwai, Homestead, Sudden […]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DZvJdFcQB4[/youtube] Local musician Dani Girl was the featured performer at the Tsunami Saturday Edition at Ocean’s Bar & Grill over the weekend.  Festivities also featured Super Dub Tribe who played a rendition of “If I had the World” and other audience favorites.  This footage was filmed exclusively for Native 92.5 FM, Pacific Radio Grouop and MauiNOW.com.

The merchants of Old Wailuku Town mark the closing of the Makahiki season with a First Friday event on March 5, 2010 on Market Street. The ‘O Lono ‘Oe event is part of the monthly festivities that takes place on the First Friday of each month, featuring live music, local food, art, jewelry and fashion. […]