‘Hae Hawai‘i’ will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, November 20th. The film is a historical drama set during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and the days leading up to the annexation. After the film, there’ll be a panel discussion with director Ty Sanga. He’ll discuss the significance of "Hae Hawai‘i" during the overthrow, and what it means today. $12. 3pm. … [Read more...] about Hae Hawaii at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
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History Theatre’s Hear the Past in Person at Waiola Church
History Theatre’s "Hear the Past in Person" will happen at Waiola Church in Lahaina on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd. The events feature a talented cast that brings real life stories of Hawai‘i to an intimate stage. Performances include Rev. William Richards (who served as a special envoy to Britain and the United States for the Hawaiian Kingdom), Dr. Sarah … [Read more...] about History Theatre’s Hear the Past in Person at Waiola Church
Screening of ‘Go For Broke: An Origins Story’ at the Iao Theater
You can see a special screening of Go For Broke: An Origins Story at the Iao Theater on Thursday, May 3. Presented by the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Go For Broke was written by Waipahu writer Stacey Hayashi (and is based on her 2012 manga Journey of Heroes). The film tells the story of the formation of the 442nd Infantry Regiment Combat Team, one of the most decorated … [Read more...] about Screening of ‘Go For Broke: An Origins Story’ at the Iao Theater
Mai Po`Ina: The Annexation Debates at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Mai Po‘Ina: The Annexation Debates at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, Mar. 10. The production is presented by the Hawaii Pono‘i Coalition and will take a closer look into how the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898. After the debate reenactments, there will be a discussion with Hawaiian scholars. $28 adults, half-price for kids under 12. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and … [Read more...] about Mai Po`Ina: The Annexation Debates at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Soichi Sakamoto documentary ‘Coach’ screening at University of Hawaii Maui College
There will be a screening of ‘Coach’ at University of Hawaii Maui College this Friday, Mar. 31. The 30-minute documentary tells the story of how in the 1930s Coach Soichi Sakamoto taught Maui kids to swim in sugar ditches, spurring them on to win national and Olympic glory. There will also be a presentation of a 10-minute compilation of home movies. Free. 7pm. Pilina Student … [Read more...] about Soichi Sakamoto documentary ‘Coach’ screening at University of Hawaii Maui College