Maui Arts & Entertainment
MISS MAUI 2009, CIERRA RAUCH
By Wendy OSHER LAHAINA-Six young women on Maui earned titles in the 37th Annual Miss Maui Scholarship Pageant held over the weekend at the Ulalena Theater in Lahaina. The winner of the island’s new Miss Maui 2009 title is 19 year old Cierra Rauch of Kula. Cierra is the daughter of Matthew Rauch and Georgette Batoon. […]
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER RECEIVES FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION
The State of Hawai’i has released $500,000 to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC)  which will go towards capital improvements at the performing and visual arts facility. The funding is part of a third and final stage of construction, for a project called “Completing Pundy’s Dream,” named for the center’s Founding Chairman Pundy Yokouchi, who […]
MISS MAUI & MISS ULALENA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The contestants of the upcoming Miss Maui and Miss Ulalena Scholarship will hold a meet and greet event on Saturday between 1 and 2 p.m. at the center stage area of the Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului. The 2009 winner will be selected in Lahaina on January 24th. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Thursday, January 08, […]
`Ukulele virtuoso back at the MACC for another must-see concert!
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present `ukulele phenomenon Jake Shimabukuro on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 pm at the Castle Theater as part of “The MACC Presents…” 2008-09 Ho`onanea Series. `Ukulele virtuoso Jake constantly surpasses every expectation for his ubiquitous 4-string instrument, by playing everything from mellow jazz and soulful blues, […]
MACC Adds Second Keali’i Reichel Show
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center has added a second show for the upcoming performance of Kealii Reichel accompanied by the Maui Pops Orchestra.
PLANTS & PLACES – THE FLORA OF HAWAI’I FEATURED IN 2009 DLNR HISTORIC SITES CALENDAR
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the availability of its 2009 Historic Sites calendar, “Plants & Places – The Flora of Hawai`i.” Although there are literally thousands of native plants in Hawai`i that could have been selected to produce a visually stunning calendar, the plants that were selected for this […]
Crafts of Hawaii: The Hawaiian Nose Flute, Ohe Hano Ihu
The bamboo of Keanae is considered one of the best in the islands, according to artisan Calvin Hoe. The Waiahole resident is renowned for his skill in crafting Hawaiian nose flutes and was on hand for a demonstration at the Keanae Hoolaulea held over the weekend. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=642buQWLZrg /] The Ohe Hano Ihu of Keanae […]
2009 Hawaiian Grammy Nominees Announced
The nominees for the Best Hawaiian Music Album features three time award winner, George Kahumoku Jr. of Maui
‘Ukulele From “IZ” to be Featured in New Grammy Museum
An An `ukulele owned by the late Israel Kamakawiwo`ole will be featured in the new Grammy Museum that opens tomorrow, in Los Angeles.ukulele owned by the late Israel Kamakawiwoole will be featured in the new Grammy Museum that opens tomorrow, in Los Angeles.
Maui’s Hawaiian Superman, Henry “Boy” Kana’e Takes Final Flight
Family and friends of our own Maui Hawaiian Superman, Uncle Henry Boy Kanae are mourning his loss. The long time radio personality, cultural advocate, minister, and champion of community outreach, left his mark with a larger than life presence.
Keanae: Life in the Loi
The Keanae region of East Maui is known for its white poi and the many taro patches that were once reserved for alii. By the 1900s Chinese immigrants had moved into the area and had utilized nearly half of the valley floor for growing rice patties. Today there’s a resurgence in interest in the taro […]
International Festival of Canoes Part 1: Lahainaluna Team
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 1: LAHAINALUNA TEAM Hawaii’s voyaging canoe history is still practiced today by paddling clubs, and also schools who learn the art of crafting a canoe. Lahainaluna High School is participating as carvers in this year’s International Festival of Canoes. Jeremy Delos Reyes leads the team as they put their skills […]
International Festival of Canoes Part 2: Master Carvers
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 2: MASTER CARVERS Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of […]
International Festival of Canoes Part 3: Francis Senenci Master Craftsman and Hale Builder
One of the many cultural events that coincide with this year’s festival of canoes is the construction of three hale structures at the Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina.
International Festival of Canoes, Part 4: Master Navigator Chad Kalepa Baybayan and the Hoku Alakai
By Wendy Osher Aha Punanaleo’s deep sea voyaging canoe arrived in Lahaina in Celebration of the 2008 International Festival of Canoes. We speak to Master Navigator Cad Babayan who explains the unique partnership in which the vessel is used as a tool in perpetuating the Hawaiian language to teach students and aspiring navigators about math […]
International Festival of Canoes, Part 5 – Hawaiian Art Gallery
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 5–HAWAIIAN ART GALLERY The 2008 International Festivals of Canoes in Lahaina (held from May 18-21) featured a special attraction this year: a Maoli Art exhibit featuring native Hawaiian art by Native Hawaiian artists. Promoters Ianuali Kaonohiokalanikoholua and Daniel Anthony share the wisdom of the artists and the inspiration they draw […]
