Halemanu will perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, September 6th. Halemanu is Kanaka Maoli, and can trace his Hawaiian heritage back 800 years. He’s known for his expressive vocals, and fingers that dance over ‘ukulele strings. Enjoy a beautiful evening of music and Hawaiian culture with his "jazz infused rock and roll with Hawaiian soul." $23-$43+. 7:30pm. Maui … [Read more...] about Halemanu at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
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Kauluhiwaolele Maui Fiber Arts Conference at Kaanapali Beach Hotel
The Kauluhiwaolele Maui Fiber Arts Conference is happening at Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Wednesday, September 4th. During the conference, over 150 students will learn traditional Hawaiian weaving techniques including hala, ʻieʻie, koko puʻupuʻu, and ‘upena. Taught by 20 Native Hawaiian practitioners, the event is a celebration of ancestral tradition and art. Go online for more … [Read more...] about Kauluhiwaolele Maui Fiber Arts Conference at Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Amy Hanaiali‘i: A Celebration of Kalawai‘anui at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Amy Hanaiali’i’s "A Celebration of Kalawai’anui" concert will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, August 31st. The event will celebrate Hawaiian music and culture with Amy’s beautiful voice, dancing, entertainment, and more. The evening will also feature a mesmerizing hula performance by Halau Na Kipu‘upu‘u from Waimea, under the direction of kumu hula Micah … [Read more...] about Amy Hanaiali‘i: A Celebration of Kalawai‘anui at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Na Akua Akea Exhibition at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike at the Bailey House
The Na Akua Akea Exhibition will be at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike until Saturday, December 28th. The exhibition is a culmination of a year-long weaving journey of nine Maui-based practitioners. With their collective past of ancestral memories and artistic skills, they’ve recreated ki‘i akua hulu manu, representations of Hawaiian ancestral deities. 10am-4pm. Hale Ho‘ike‘ike at the Bailey … [Read more...] about Na Akua Akea Exhibition at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike at the Bailey House
Hawai‘i Pine Needle Baskets Workshop at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
There’s a Hawai‘i Pine Needle Baskets Workshop at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center on Friday, August 23rd. This is an introductory class available to all students. In the workshop, attendees will learn how to identify and harvest pine needles, how to clean and dry them, and how to create a pine needle basket. Go online to register. 9am. Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, (2841 Baldwin … [Read more...] about Hawai‘i Pine Needle Baskets Workshop at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center