Maui Arts & Entertainment
Community radio station raises $30,000 for Maui wildfire relief
Manaʻo Radio, an all-volunteer community radio station, raised $30,330 for the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund at their Manaʻo Strong event held at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea on Oct. 27, 2023.
Maui made Moku Moku, now streaming
Moku Moku, a local series filmed on Maui, is now officially streaming, with episodes releasing on Fridays at noon at www.808MokuMoku.com.
Hawaiian Music Series December edition features Wilson Kanakaʻole, Jarret Roback
This month’s Hawaiian Music Series will take place on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m., at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. This free event will feature well-known musicians Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 14-23: Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga, Lukas Nelson in benefit concert; Nutcracker; Goat Day; holiday events
This week on Maui, there is so much to do to celebrate the holidays, help raise funds for wildfire survivors and be entertained around the island by comedians, musicians young and old, and even goats. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
New coffee-table book Mālama Maui features images of rock icon Mick Fleetwood; profits to benefit Maui United Way
An elegant and impactful, new, coffee-table book titled MĀLAMA MAUI: Music Photography from Lahaina, has just been released. One hundred percent of the profits from sales of the book will be donated to the Maui United Way Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
All-Star lineup at the 2024 Maui Songwriters’ Festival
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has joined forces with music industry leader Sony Music Publishing Nashville, and production company Renate Event & Design, to host the 2024 Maui Songwriters Festival from Jan. 6–13, 2024.
Music Legend James Taylor returns to Maui for an outdoor concert at the MACC on May 5
James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on May 5. The show will take place at the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Free concert from Ekolu, festive activities at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in December
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center presents a special concert by Ekolu on Dec. 15 and many festive events throughout December, including Santa visits, bingo nights, and movie screenings for the whole ʻohana.
The Shops at Wailea to host holiday events all month long
Celebrate the holidays at The Shops at Wailea with Santa photos, festive live music, complimentary gift wrapping and special performances throughout December.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center hiring Maui-based Teaching Artists
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is seeking experienced Teaching Artists to support a wide range of arts programs for youth and adults; including arts outreach serving keiki and families in Lahaina.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 7-23: Concerts with Wayne Newton, Henry Kapono, Kalani Pe’a, snow for keiki, Comic Con
This week on Maui is an incredible lineup of music, with Mr. Las Vegas crooner Wayne Newton, C&K’s Henry Kapono in a 50th Anniversary of the duo and Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a with Maui Pops. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Halona Kai Holiday Village returns to Hyatt Regency Maui Dec. 24 – 25
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa invites guests and the public to its third annual Halona Kai Holiday Village Dec. 24-25, offering holiday music, a buffet dinner, Christmas activities, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Khloella’s Garden to host free Pet Photos with Santa event on Dec. 16
Khloella’s Garden at Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center will host a pet-friendly holiday event on Dec. 16, offering photos with Santa, and supporting the Maui Humane Society.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center hosts an evening with celebrated artist Willie Ito
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host an evening with Willie Ito on Dec. 8, honoring his journey from internment during World War II to a distinguished career in animation.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents: ‘The Lion in Winter’, featuring Broadway veterans
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents its latest production, “The Lion in Winter,” with performances Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 to 17. This classic play, set during the reign of King Henry II, features Broadway veterans Paul Jackel and Peggy Harmon, along with Jefferson Davis, Shane Borge, Rocco Dahl, Mehra Park and Joseph Duncan.
2023 Four Seasons Resort Maui festive line-up, holiday programming schedule
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea invites guests to its holiday season festivities, featuring the grand reopening of Ferraro’s Restaurant, the Love for Lāhainā Grand Tasting event, and a host of holiday experiences and celebrations.
UH: National awards for Hawaiian language production, ‘Hoʻoilina’
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa play written and directed by a recent alumnus of the Department of Theatre and Dance captured six national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 Event features selections from Maui County artists
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 event on Dec. 2 features a diverse collection of small artworks by Maui County artists, supporting local talent.
The Sewing Hui transitions from COVID masks to Nutcracker costumes and more
About 40 resident volunteers with The Sewing Hui on Maui have moved on from the COVID days of making masks for the community, to a new era of community work that includes making stockings for keiki wildfire survivors and creating elaborate costumes for the Maui’s arts community.
Seabury Hall hosts Common Ground Dance Festival V, Dec. 8 and 9
Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Common Ground Dance Festival V on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec, 9 at 7 p.m. in the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao.
