THURSDAY, OCT. 24 NNENNA FREELON – The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is welcoming Jazz singer, composer, arranger and education advocate Nnenna Freelon this Thursday. The five-time Grammy nominated vocalist has shared the stage with Anita Baker, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. But that's apparently not enough for her: Freelon's passion for music and education has also won her … [Read more...] about Nnenna Freelon and Oktoberfest and Noble Chef and Allen Toussaint
Friday
The Maui Fair and Pint Night For The Birds and Wailuku First Friday and Tropic Thunder
THURSDAY, OCT. 3 MAUI FAIR PARADE – Help welcome the Maui Fair to town this Thursday by having a good time at the Maui Fair Parade. Grab your umbrellas and blankets and watch as members of Maui’s community stroll down Kamehameha Avenue in Kahului. As always, the parade will begin at University of Hawaii Maui College and conclude at the War Memorial Complex. The opening event … [Read more...] about The Maui Fair and Pint Night For The Birds and Wailuku First Friday and Tropic Thunder
Pato Banton and Hulaville Festiville and Festivals of Aloha and Hot Shots
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 DIJERIDU WORKSHOP – This Thursday, a fun and popular topic comes up for discussion at the newly reopened Wailuku Public Library. Join Wes Hada, Maui’s foremost dijeridu performer, for two hours of educational fun as he instructs people how to play the exotic musical instrument. Hada will demonstrate and explain the use of the Australian aboriginal … [Read more...] about Pato Banton and Hulaville Festiville and Festivals of Aloha and Hot Shots
Eric McFadden and Ku Mai Ka Hula and The Hana Relay and The Art Of Japanese Calligraphy
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 DANCING BEYOND THE VEIL – This Thursday, join Kumu Hula Dr. Taupouri Tangaro in a unique presentation, workshop and discussion centered on Pele, Hawaii’s volcano deity, and the hula art form. Taupouri Tangaro of Halau O Kekuhi is also an associate professor at Hawaii Community College and the Humanities Chairperson. Her lecture, titled “UNUKUPUKUPU/Dancing … [Read more...] about Eric McFadden and Ku Mai Ka Hula and The Hana Relay and The Art Of Japanese Calligraphy
Lahaina Fireworks and Makawao Parade and Kit Kat Club and Maui Thing Turns Five
THURSDAY, JULY 4 ALL-AMERICAN AFTERNOON – Celebrate the Fabulous 4th of July at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center for festive music, prizes and a sidewalk sale. The Boys & Girls Club of Maui will lead keiki crafts center stage and entertainment includes live performances from K Manu, Native Gems, a summertime salute to Roy Orbison with John Stephan and the Maui All Star Cheer Team. … [Read more...] about Lahaina Fireworks and Makawao Parade and Kit Kat Club and Maui Thing Turns Five