Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui High School student wins Second Congressional Art Competition
Art created by Cailyn Omuro from Maui High School was selected as the winner of the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest. Cailyn’s masterpiece will hang in the US Capitol in the Cannon tunnel on display for Members of Congress and tens of thousands of visitors to see.
BREAKING: 98th Maui Fair postponed again, community must wait another year
Even with significant support from the County of Maui and Mayor Richard Bissen, as well as assistance from the State of Hawaii and unions, the Alliance said it will not be able to hold the Maui Fair in 2023.
Maui’s local film industry making a mark with Moku Moku production in Makawao
Locally produced comedy series, Moku Moku began filming its first season on Tuesday in Makawao after a pilot test launch earlier this year. The show is now producing episodes 2-6 following a blessing at the production basecamp Upcountry.
Free performance by Wailuku musician, spoken word artist Tanama Colibri May 11
Wailuku musician and spoken word artist, Tanama Colibri, will share a free performance at the Kalana O Maui County Building Front Lawn on May 11 as part of the public art project, SMALL TOWN * BIG ART.
Spots available for ceramic sashimi set workshop, May 21 and 28
The public is invited to a two-Sunday session workshop hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui called “Make a Ceramic Sashimi Set,” on Sundays, May 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friends & Faire on 1980 Main St. in Wailuku.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 11-May 17
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for May 11-17, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui designer Wailani Artates of Artistry8 wins top honors at Pele Awards
Maui-based graphic designer, Wailani Artates of Artistry8, was among those recognized for outstanding designs during the annual Pele Awards held on Saturday, May 6 in Waikīkī.
Morissette with special guest Jay R, June 11 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Award-winning international recording artist Morissette performs live on Maui with special guest Jay R on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Acclaimed country band Old Dominion returns to Maui, Jan. 6
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Goldenvoice present multi-award winning band Old Dominion in a return to Maui for a concert outdoors under the stars in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.
The Peek-a-Bows featured in screening and discussion event at Akakū
Local creators of the animated keiki series, The Peek-a-Bows will be on hand during this month’s edition of the Akakū Upstairs salon, happening Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Maui High School student named finalist in Congressional Art Competition
Mauiʻs Cailyn Omura was among three students from Hawaiʻi selected as finalists in the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest.
Book signings on Maui for new book, “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi”
Portuguese author, Nelson Ponta-Garça, and local Portuguese community leader, Danny Abreu, will hold two book signing events on Maui for their new book “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi.”
2023 Hawaiʻi and National Youth Poet Laureate selected during Maui event
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the selection of Corina Yi as Hawaiʻi’s third Youth Poet Laureate. She is a high school senior at Oʻahu’s Mililani High School. As part of the event, the National Youth Poet Laureate was also named, Salome Agbaroji of Los Angeles representing the Western Region.
Kamehameha Schools Maui students paint a mural with a message at Kahului Airport
Students say the mural was created with the hopes that visitors and residents alike properly treat the land and water with respect and understand its importance.
The ‘ōlelo no’eau (Hawaiian Proverb) that is on the mural reads, “I ola ‘oe, i ola mākou nei”, “My life is dependent on yours; your life is dependent on mine.”
R&B legends The Spinners in concert at Maui’s Castle Theater, June 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents in concert The Spinners, the legendary R&B group and one of the iconic voices of Philadelphia soul at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 in Castle Theater.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 4-May 10
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for May 4-10, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Seabury Hall presents “Side Shows 2023” on May 18-19
Seabury Hall’s Performing Arts program will end its season with its 27th Annual Side Shows: A Festival of One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center.
Lahaina: Waves of Change featured at Movies at The Old Prison
Lahaina: Waves of Change, a documentary dedicated to Lahaina and recounted through the eyes of Hawaiian musician Eddie Kamae, will be screened at this month’s “Movies at the Old Prison.” The free event will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 27-May 3
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for April 27-May 3, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Young Artmakers 2023 series offers one-week summer sessions for kids on Maui
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announces their summer visual arts education program, Young Artmakers, taking place in Schaefer International Gallery. The program, led by teaching artists and gallery staff for kids ages 5-7 and 8-12, provides an opportunity to meet and make new friends while enhancing and exercising their creative skills.
