Thousands gathered on the University of Hawaii Maui College lawn on Saturday, Mar. 24 for the March for Our Lives rally and concert. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, launched the event with a moment of silence for the 17 people who were shot and killed on Valentine's Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Standing in the rain, the crowd grew as powerful … [Read more...] about What it was like to be at the March For Our Lives Maui rally and concert
Kris Kristofferson
How Maui students are trying to get officials to take gun violence seriously
Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of scared kids in this country right now. They’re scared of gun violence, and they have every right to be. They’re even scared here on Maui. And like many students around the nation, a small group of Maui high school students have gotten organized and are taking action. On the same day that video of the “Empty Shoes … [Read more...] about How Maui students are trying to get officials to take gun violence seriously
Kris Kristofferson at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Kris Kristofferson will play the Maui Arts and Cultural Center this Friday, Feb. 24. The renowned musician wrote the hits “Me, and Bobby Mcgee” and “Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down.” He’s also starred in such movies as Flashpoint, Lonestar and Blade II. He’s just super cool, so get your tickets early. $30.50-58.50. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); … [Read more...] about Kris Kristofferson at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Bonnie Raitt coming to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Next year's concert season at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center is already looking good with Bonnie Raitt hitting the MACC early in the year. Raitt and her longtime band–featuring Maui musician James “Hutch" Hutchinson on bass–will perform on the outdoor stage at the MACC's A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion on March 24. The MACC show is part of Raitt's extended … [Read more...] about Bonnie Raitt coming to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center