Kama’aina Nights are Back at Queen Kaahumanu Center on Friday, February 14th. It’s a monthly concert series that promotes and perpetuates Hawaiian culture with live music, local celebrities, and a celebration of ‘ohana. The event is family-friendly, fun, and hosted by Maui’s own, Sista Val. Free. 6:30pm. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-4325; … [Read more...] about Kama’aina Nights are Back at Queen Kaahumanu Center
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Ke’ala’iliahi: A Fragrant Offering of Aloha at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
‘Ke’ala’iliahi: A Fragrant Offering of Aloha’ will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, January 12th. The event is presented by Halau Kekuaokala‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes. The event celebrates 15 years of hula, sharing mele and stories from their lei of memories. There’ll also be pre-show entertainment (beginning at 3pm), … [Read more...] about Ke’ala’iliahi: A Fragrant Offering of Aloha at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Na Palapalai: Back to the Patch at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Na Palapalai: Back to the Patch will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, June 21st. The event will be a huge celebration of Hawaiian culture with hula, mele, and more festivities. Entertainment will feature Na Palapalai (Kuana Torres Kahele, Kapulanakehau Tamure, and Keao Costa), seven Maui halau, and more. Free. 7pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (One Cameron Way, … [Read more...] about Na Palapalai: Back to the Patch at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Kapa Making Workshop at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
There’s a Kapa Making Workshop at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens on Saturday, June 8th. It will be a hands-on workshop where students learn special techniques about cultivating wauke plants, harvesting and processing its fiber, proper design and tool use, and traditional Hawaiian practices to make kapa cloth. The class will be taught by Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond and Lei Ishikawa. … [Read more...] about Kapa Making Workshop at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Kalani Pe’a’s CD Release Concert at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Kalani Pe‘a‘s CD Release Concert will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, October 6th. Grammy Award winner Pe‘a invites the public to attend his CD release concert for his sophomore album, No ‘Ane‘i (We Belong Here). He’ll be the conductor of all celebrations with original Hawaiian music, and musical guests like Na Wai ‘Eha. $30 - $45. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and … [Read more...] about Kalani Pe’a’s CD Release Concert at Maui Arts and Cultural Center