Maui Chamber Orchestra has been going through a reorganization process since its founder and artistic director Robert E. Wills resigned from his post as music director. Following Wills’ resignation, the MCO proceeded with plans to venture boldly into a new era, launching its most musically diverse season ever. The offerings for Maui Chamber Orchestra’s 2019-20 […]
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Phase 1-A of Wailuku Civic Complex Scheduled to Begin in August: Interim parking and shuttle plans during construction announced
Groundbreaking for underground infrastructure improvements along Vineyard and Church Streets is now scheduled to begin in August. At a May 24 meeting of the MRA, the agency announced that work on these offsite improvements (dubbed Phase 1-A) of the Wailuku Civic Complex project is anticipated to last 18 months. The department also released a draft […]
Celebrate Friendship and Inclusion: Best Buddies presents their first annual Holiday Friendship Jam Fundraiser
Each season, as Christmas descends on us, our time, energy, and attention can be pulled in multiple directions as we negotiate family time, parties, and the incoming swells. One thing that’s important to pencil into your schedule, however, are events that support causes we can all get behind: annual non-profit fundraisers, which give us an […]
Maui’s Sensational Youth Shows this Weekend: Lion King Jr., Oliver!, and Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Our Maui youth thespians have been working their butts off this summer to bring their live tales to the stage. It’s rare that we have an opportunity to see them all in action in one grand weekend, so take advantage and go to the theater. These stories are not just for kids, and their unique […]
Maui Matsuri Festival looking for young artists
The Maui Matsuri festival is seeking student artists for its drawing contest. The 14th annual Manga & Art Drawing Contest is open to 3rd through 12th graders in two divisions, Manga and Traditional Art. The contest, sponsored by HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts Maui, will be held at the 18th annual Maui Matsuri […]
We talk story with three playwrights in the 2018 Maui Fringe Fest
Maui OnStage’s 2018 Maui Fringe Fest takes place this weekend at the Iao Theater in Wailuku. This year’s festival features some incredible, award-winning playwrights and actors, as well as some new faces to Maui. From lighthearted musicals to intense retrospectives, the Maui Fringe Fest has something for every theater lover. I sat down with three […]
2018 Maui Fringe Theater Festival at Iao Theater
The annual Maui Fringe Theater Festival will take place at the Iao Theater from Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 21. Presented by Maui OnStage and Surf Rent Trucks, the festival offers many opportunities to see a variety of performing arts. See Too Old to Be This Young with Laura Hedli, Courted by Alison […]