Friday (June 4), Castle Theater, MACC, 7:30, $35/$45/$55 Technically, “Tower of Power” is a boy band, with a testosterone-injected name backing their brand of urban soul music. Peppered with delicious blues rhythms, their albums showcase the richness of a well–developed, diversely talented group of musicians. Since their 1968 start in Oakland, California, Tower of Power has … [Read more...] about Tower of Power
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Mana Maoli Collective at Casanova’s
Na Lei Na'auao, an alliance of 12 Hawaiian culture, community and environment-based charter schools is supported by something quite a bit better than a side-of-the-road car wash. They have the powerful, talented Mana Maoli Collective behind them. Mana Maoli means "divine or miraculous power" and "native, indigenous, and true." The name suits the group of successful, … [Read more...] about Mana Maoli Collective at Casanova’s
Lee Ritenour at the MACC
Friday (May 28), Castle Theater, MACC, 7:30pm, $35/$45/$75 Do you smoke cigars, lounge on $30,000 pianos, or slink around dark corners like the Pink Panther? OK, new question: Would you like to? Well, the logistics for that sort of thing are still left up to you, but Grammy winner Lee Ritenour will certainly put you in the mood. Nicknamed “Captain Fingers,” Ritenour … [Read more...] about Lee Ritenour at the MACC
Wings Hawaii Celebrate another Year
I feel lucky to be surrounded by so many gorgeous people and places on Maui, and think we should have fun with our clothes and styles in such a way that continues to beautify the scenery. Wings, founded by three UH grads, is a local clothing company that designs clothing for the young women of Maui who spend their mornings, afternoons and nights adventuring the island bedecked … [Read more...] about Wings Hawaii Celebrate another Year
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan is the Girl-Next-Door of men. He's actually much more interesting than an average person, but still gives off a vibe that signals that it would be O.K. to approach him in the dairy isle of the PigglyWiggly and strike up a conversation. In case you decide to do just that while he's wandering about after his gig at the MACC, I'll fill you in on his favorite topics... … [Read more...] about Jim Gaffigan