Black Uhuru will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, Oct. 22. They’ll be on Maui sharing cool reggae vibes and celebrating the Valley Isle’s version of their “Skankin’ on da’ Rock” Jammin’ Roots Reggae Festival Hawaii Tour. This is sure to be a treat for Maui’s reggae lovers. Also on stage […]
Maui Film Festival Weekend Wrap-up: Tastes of Chocolate and Wailea
On Friday night we booked a dinner reservation at Gannon’s, partly for the access to Maui Film Festival parking and the VIP section at Celestial Cinema via their “Dinner and a Movie” package. Barely making it on time to the 8pm screening of Kuleana, we managed to see Rick Chatenever’s interview of Pierce Brosnan in […]
CHALA Album Release Party at Casanova in Makawao
The CHALA album release party will take place at Casanova on Friday, June 23. You’ll hear tunes from CHALA’s newest album By Your Side. The night will be a full-on party with special guests Valley of the Kings, Stephen Bradley, David Electric, The Grouch, Marty Dread and Ekolu Kalama. Presented by Q103. 21+. $10. 9pm. Casanova Italian Restaurant and […]
Humble Market Kitchin Grand Opening Celebration at Wailea Beach Resort
Humble Market Kitchin will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the Wailea Beach Resort this Thursday, April 27. The night will include presentations and appearances by celebrities like Steven Tyler, Shep Gordon, Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui, Mayor Alan Arakawa, Coach Don Nelson, Marty Dread, Chef Kimi Warner, Kai Lenny and Matt Meola. Reservations required. $150-175. 6:30pm. Humble Market […]
Aloha in Action’s Aha Aloha Ocean of Love II at Makawao Union Church
Check out Aloha in Action’s Aha Aloha Ocean of Love II at Makawao Union Church this Sunday, Mar. 12. The evening will provide a chance to share aloha and mele with Lei`ohu Ryder, Maydeen ‘Iao and Marty Dread. Expect music that ranges from global to spirit-full. There will also be hula, talk story and Na`auao. Advance […]
Run and Walk For The Whales at Maalaea Harbor
Run and Walk For The Whales is happening at Ma`alaea Harbor this Saturday, Feb. 4. All attendees are welcome to sign up for a 4k walk, 5k or 10k run, half marathon or a 1k run for keiki aged 12 years and under. After the race, there’ll be a continental breakfast and awards ceremony for participants. […]
Kihei Fourth Friday Town Party – Holiday Style
The Kihei Fourth Friday town party will happen in holiday style this Friday, Dec. 23. Santa Claus will make an appearance, as will Marty Dread, Andrew Molina and DJ Ezekiel. There will be a ceremonial drill demonstration by the 57th Air Squadron Civil Air Cadets, face-painting by Rainbow Chameleon Art Party, balloon-twisting by Christaline, Jolie on Stilts by Cirque Jolie, mechanical bull […]
Maui Theatre hosts Tribute to Legends of Reggae
The Tribute To Legends of Reggae tour will stop at the Maui Theatre this Saturday, Oct 1. It promises to be a great show. The concert will feature Grammy-winning Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang. Also on the bill is Marty Dread, Maui’s own Reggae ambassador. $40. 8pm. Maui Theatre, (878 Front St., Lahaina); 808-856-7900; Mauitheatre.com Photo courtesy of […]
Maxi Priest at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Reggae star Maxi Priest performs this Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Ekolu, Marty Dread and Riddum Station will join him, and the evening will feature the London native and his classic reggae fusion. Proving that he still has it, the 2014 release of his Easy to Love earned a Billboard top chart ranking. $35-45+. […]
World Whale Day and the Parade of Whales
The celebration of whales continues with World Whale Day and the Parade of Whales this Saturday, Feb. 13 at Kalama Park in Kihei. The parade kicks off the festivities, complete with costumed sea characters and ocean-themed floats. Willie K., John Cruz, HAPA, Marty Dread, Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom, George Kahumoku, Cyril Pahinui, and Manutea Nui E round out the […]
Run and Walk for the Whales at the Maalaea Harbor Shops
Pacific Whale Foundation invites you to Run and Walk for the Whales this Saturday, Jan. 30. The course begins and ends at the Ma`alaea Harbor Shops. Participants can choose from a 2.5-mile walk, 5K run, 10K run or half-marathon run. There’s also a post-race celebration featuring music by Marty Dread and a continental breakfast. Top winners will receive […]
The Lambsbread at Casanova
The Lambsbread will play live this Friday, Dec. 4 at Casanova. Lead by head vocalist Kaya and Nadia, the group has shared the stage with reggae acts like SOJA, Barrington Levy, The Green and Ky Mani Marley. Marty Dread and DJ IRIE DOLE will join the lineup. $12 Presale. $15 Door. 10pm. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.), Facebook.com/events/1648639128739616 -Marina Satoafaiga […]
Hawaii Farmers Union United Convention at Maui Tropical Plantation
The annual Hawaii Farmers Union United Convention runs from this Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Maui Tropical Plantation. Centering on the importance of local food sustainability, the weekend will feature workshops and interactive festivities. Highlights will include guest speakers Tulsi and Mike Gabbard and a March of the Microbes parade and costume contest on Friday, a compost competition and HFUU […]
Maui County finally honors its African-American history
For better or worse, we all live in historic times. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is every bit as protected by the Constitution as hetero marriage. The flying of Confederate battle flags at state capitols across the South–an act begun in the mid-20th century in response to the Civil Rights movement–may […]
The 35th annual World Whale Day happens this Saturday
This Saturday, the Pacific Whale Foundation is presenting the 35th annual World Whale Day. It starts with the Parade of Whales at 9am. The World Whale Day Festival takes place after the parade and includes performances from Henry Kapono, Willie K, Anuhea, George Kahumoku Jr., Ekolu, Dr. Nat & Rio Ritmo, Marty Dread and Manutea Nui E. Enjoy local flavors from Beach Bum’s, […]
Thursday, Feb. 5: Happy Birthday Bob Marley
Celebrate the music of Jamaican Reggae legend Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley during a Birthday Tribute this Thursday at Charley’s. Marty Dread, Nara Boone, The Kryptones, Kanoa and DJ Boomshot will pay homage to the singer-songwriter’s commitment and influence, not only in music but throughout his life, from his days with the Wailers to his solo career. […]