Local artist Mailani Makainai will take the stage at The Shops at Wailea’s free concert series, Ke Kani Hone O Wailea on July 28. The concert is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and proceeds will support the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, a dedicated organization that has been healing children of abuse and neglect in Maui County for 33 years.

Guests at the concert will have the opportunity to donate, learn how to volunteer, and receive more information about Friends of the Children’s Justice Center and their program, "Journey to New Beginnings." This program helps children carry the weight from trauma and begin a healing process, teaching them empathy and what it feels like to be loved.

Born and raised in Kailua, Oʻahu, Mailani started her professional career early on being a backup singer for her cousin's reggae group, Soulfree. In 2009, Mailani revamped her music career focusing her artistry on her Hawaiian identity, writing and recording Hawaiian music. Following her latest release – “HAWAIINUIKUAULI” in 2020 – Mailani is currently in the studio writing, performing weekly to keep her voice warm, and sharing Hawaiian culture, music and stories wherever she goes.

The Ke Kani Hone O Wailea concert series is held on the last Friday of each month from and features local artists and nonprofit organizations. The free event takes place in the Lower Valley Performance Area of the Shops at Wailea, located at 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr. in Wailea. Guests of all ages are welcome.