When I step foot in the “Nā Akua Ākea, the Vast and Numerous Deities” exhibit at Hale Hōʻikeʻike, a powerful rush of mana both ancient and modern envelops me. The 11 kiʻi look back at me while I stare in awe of these beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. This is the climactic point of a year’s work with a cohort of Maui haumana (students) that took an immersive study into the … [Read more...] about Weaving Past, Present, and Future: How the Na Akua Akea exhibit celebrates and inspires a lahui
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Art Workshop with Solomon Enos at Hale Ho’ike’ike
The We are the Problem, We are the Solution Art Workshop will be at Hale Ho’ike’ike on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th. The workshop will be led by Solomon Enos, a Native Hawaiian artist, illustrator, and visionary. Solomon will offer a variety of opportunities for attending artists to explore and learn through his works. $125. 9am. Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey … [Read more...] about Art Workshop with Solomon Enos at Hale Ho’ike’ike
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
Lei Day Heritage Festival at Hale Ho`ike`ike
The annual Lei Day Heritage Festival will happen at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike on Tuesday, May 1. The Maui Historical Society invites the community to enjoy a variety of Hawaiian culture activities: kaula (Hawaiian rope weaving), lei-making, poi pounding, live Hawaiian music and local entertainment. There’ll also be a special presentation by Tom Fairbanks of The Old Wailuku Inn on Don … [Read more...] about Lei Day Heritage Festival at Hale Ho`ike`ike
2017 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide
Do we really need to outline how lousy everything is right now? If you’re privileged enough that you think that life is just peachy right now, then you’re more than capable of giving back. And you’re in luck, because this is our annual Charity Gift Guide! During the holiday season, please take some time and look at all the ways you can help Maui’s neediest charities and … [Read more...] about 2017 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide