There’s a Celebration of Mo‘i Wahine Keopuolani at Waine‘e Graveyard at Waiola Church in Lahaina on Saturday, February 29th. The event honors the sacred Queen Keopuolani, wife of Kamehameha I and mother of Kamehameha II and III. Her final resting place is The Royal Tomb located in Waiola’s graveyard. There’ll be educational and historical talks led by Nalani Kanakaole, Dr. … [Read more...] about Celebration of Mo‘i Wahine Keopuolani at Waine‘e Graveyard at Waiola Church
Hawaiian History
Hae Hawaii at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
‘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
Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele in The Green Room
Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele will be in The Green Room on Sunday, October 13th. Presented by the Merwin Conservancy, here is an amazing opportunity to attend a talk story session with Hawaiian scholar, Dr. Kanahele. Her lifetime of accomplishments include being a kumu hula, writer, educator, musician, dedicated community leader, sought-after speaker, and Hawaiian cultural … [Read more...] about Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele in The Green Room
Halemanu at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Halemanu will perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, September 6th. Halemanu is Kanaka Maoli, and can trace his Hawaiian heritage back 800 years. He’s known for his expressive vocals, and fingers that dance over ‘ukulele strings. Enjoy a beautiful evening of music and Hawaiian culture with his "jazz infused rock and roll with Hawaiian soul." $23-$43+. 7:30pm. Maui … [Read more...] about Halemanu at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Nā Aloha `Āina: Powerful portraits bring culture and history to life at Hale Hō`ike`ike
Museums aspire to provide tangible links to the past, through displays of artifacts, fineries, and curiosities from past decades, centuries, and millennia. Art seeks to capture essences of the natural world, spiced with human imagination, to evoke and inspire emotion. Combining the two may provide a unique and special vehicle, a time machine of sorts, for delivering … [Read more...] about Nā Aloha `Āina: Powerful portraits bring culture and history to life at Hale Hō`ike`ike