St. John’s Annual Kula Festival will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Sept. 23. The public is invited to enjoy live music, ono food, baked goods, a farmers market, silent auction, quilt show, keiki games and more. Live entertainment will be provided by Kanekoa, the halau of Kumu Maka`ala Palmore, Joel Katz, Jamie Lawrence, Brian and Meryl and Soul Kitchen. … [Read more...] about St. John’s Annual Kula Festival at St. John’s Episcopal Church
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A Music History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar with Joel Katz at Wailuku Public Library
Joel Katz will do a talk called "A Music History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar" at the Wailuku Public Library on Thursday, June 29. Katz is a musician and instructor who knows a great deal about the Hawaiian steel guitar's history, which dates back to the late 1800s. And yes, he'll play the guitar, too. This program is sponsored by the Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for … [Read more...] about A Music History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar with Joel Katz at Wailuku Public Library
Picnic For Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Kaahumanu Church
Another Picnic For Poki Hawaiian Music Concert will happen at the Ka`ahumanu Church this Thursday, April 20. This edition will feature Kalena, Kahala and the Katz Trio (Glenn Foster, Kahala Grieg and Joel Katz). This Hawaiian music concert series aims to support Hawaiian culture through music, community, respect and aloha. Bring your lunch, a low-backed beach chair, a blanket … [Read more...] about Picnic For Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Kaahumanu Church
Holoholo Bookmobile Grand Opening at Queen Kaahumanu Center
The anxiously awaited grand opening of the Holoholo Bookmobile will happen at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center this Saturday, Sept. 10. Maui Friends of Library board member Richard Buckley will host the ceremony, Rev. Alapaki Terry will perform the blessing and Dorothy Tolliver and John Tryggestad will speak. There will also be live Hawaiian steel guitar music by Joel Katz and more … [Read more...] about Holoholo Bookmobile Grand Opening at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Maui to get new Holoholo Bookmobile
A new library on wheels hits the streets next month and the Hawaii State Public Library System is celebrating. State Librarian Stacey Aldrich will receive a symbolic key for the “Holoholo Bookmobile” from the Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL) at a Grand Opening and Blessing Ceremony On Sept. 10, at 10am, at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The Holoholo Bookmobile is a $300,000, … [Read more...] about Maui to get new Holoholo Bookmobile