One of the most scenic half-marathons in the U.S. takes place this Saturday, June 4. The Kahakuloa Half-Marathon and Relay will start at DT Fleming's Beach in Kapalua and finish in Kahakuloa. Attendees can look forward to breakfast, Hawaiian cultural activities and live music from Richard Hoopii at the finish line. Donations to restore the Kahakuloa Church are … [Read more...] about Kahakuloa Half Marathon and Relay
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Special Hymns of Hawaii Show at the Napili Kai Beach Resort
On Wednesday, May 25, the Napili Kai Beach Resort will host a Special Hymns of Hawaii show. Enjoy solo and group performances by George Kahumoku Jr., Kawika Kahiapo and Richard Ho`opi`i. The show is a preview of the upcoming Hymns of Hawaii Tour that will debut in December. There’s also a pre-show dinner package at Sea House Restaurant. $37.99 (show only), $95 (w/dinner … [Read more...] about Special Hymns of Hawaii Show at the Napili Kai Beach Resort
10th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival at the @MauiArtsCulture Center
The 10th annual Maui Ukulele Festival returns to The Maui Arts & Cultural Center this Sunday, Oct. 11. Grab your ohana, blanket and low laying chairs for an afternoon of easy listening and great ukulele tunes. Nick Acosta, Nelly & Daniel Baduria, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Paula Fuga, The Hula Honeys, Richard Ho`opi`i, Aidan James, Taimane, and more will take the stage. … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival at the @MauiArtsCulture Center
See Meheu at the Baldwin Home Museum
Meet the college buddies who make up the musical trio MEHEU this Thursday, Aug. 27 on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. There you'll see traditional Hawaiian leo ki‘eki‘e (falsetto singing) accompanied by the ‘ukulele, guitar and bass. With roots in the Kamehameha Schools Maui Music Ensemble, the group includes a former Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Competition winner. Chairs are … [Read more...] about See Meheu at the Baldwin Home Museum
Halau Hula O Keola Ali`i O Ke Kai @MauiArtsCulture
Kumu Hula Iola Balubar's Halau Hula O Keola Ali`i O Ke Kai celebrates four decades of Polynesian dance this Saturday, June 27 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. With students who've danced with the troop from keiki to kupuna, the evening will commemorate the legacy and history that Aunty Iola continues to build. Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan dance. … [Read more...] about Halau Hula O Keola Ali`i O Ke Kai @MauiArtsCulture