The 26th annual Celebration of the Arts Festival will be at the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua on Friday, Mar. 30 and Saturday, Mar. 31. This year’s theme is "Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike… In Work There Is Knowledge." Here’s your chance to enjoy a weekend full of Hawaii’s most reputable artists, speakers, musicians, Hawaiian cultural practitioners, entertainers and more. There’ll be hands-on … [Read more...] about Celebration of the Arts Festival at Ritz Carlton in Kapalua
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Picnic for Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Ka`ahumanu Church
The next Picnic for Poki Hawaiian Music Concert takes place on Thursday, Feb. 15. This month’s featured guests are Ron Kuala‘au and Keoki Ruiz. Kuala‘au is regarded for his soulful vocals. Ruiz will highlight the concert with his Latin-infused slack key guitar skills. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or low-backed beach chair. Free. 11am. Ka‘ahumanu Church, (103 S. … [Read more...] about Picnic for Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Ka`ahumanu Church
Natalie Ai Kamau`u at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Natalie Ai Kamau`u will perform at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, Jan. 13. She's been honored as a Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year four times and Miss Aloha Hula. Here’s your chance to experience one of Hawaii’s finest vocal treasures. $40. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org Photo courtesy … [Read more...] about Natalie Ai Kamau`u at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Hula Dance Workshop with Papa Hula at Shops at Wailea
There’s a Hula Dance Workshop with Papa Hula on Monday, Jan. 8. If you’ve been thinking about learning more about hula and Hawaiian traditions, this is a great workshop for you. Students will learn about the history of hula, art of chanting, basic footwork, hand movements and the music instruments used in hula. There will also be a Q&A session following class. All ages are … [Read more...] about Hula Dance Workshop with Papa Hula at Shops at Wailea
Hula O Na Keiki at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
The 27th annual Hula O Na Keiki will take place at the Ka`anapali Beach Hotel on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. It's Maui’s sole keiki-only hula competition and is for dancers ages 5-17. See kahiko and auana hula styles, cultural displays and workshops. $6-$25. Friday: Continuous Entertainment 9am-4pm, Keiki Competition 4:30-9pm; Saturday: Keiki Competition 1:30-8pm. … [Read more...] about Hula O Na Keiki at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel