The wind from the impact of wood against leather blows against the first three rows of the audience. Twelve figures stand stoic on stage, dressed in happi coats cinched by a red sash around their waist. The atmosphere surrounding the performers is tense, as each drummer grips a stick in each hand, poised to strike. […]
Two East Meets West Festival Concerts at King Kekaulike High School
There’ll be two East Meets West Festival Concerts at King Kekaulike High School: one on Friday, June 29th and another on Saturday, June 30th. On Friday, the pre-show concert will be with June Skies Combo and Tanama Colibri. The night will feature cultural dance performances led by renowned San Francisco choreographer Sammay with UH Maui […]
Zenshin Daiko’s Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Zenshin Daiko’s Taiko Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, June 23rd. For their 19th annual event, guests can expect incredible taiko performances. See members of Stanford Taiko, and watch over 50 members of Zenshin Daiko perform some of their favorite pieces and new works. In addition, Kenny Endo of Honolulu […]
East Meets West at Iao Theater in Wailuku
The East Meets West Festival will be at the Iao Theater this Saturday, Nov. 5. The festival celebrates aspiring musicians and professionals musicians in a cross-cultural setting of music. Major headliners include the Hawaii Jazz All-Stars, DeShannon Higa, Maui Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, Zenshin Daiko and King Kekaulike High School’s Na Ali’i Big Band. $25. 6:30pm. […]
This Saturday, June 7: Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival @MauiArtsCulture
Experience the art of Taiko at the 15th annual Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival this Saturday. Join Maui’s Zenshin Daiko and special guests Hanayui and Yoshikazu Fujimoto for a time of classic Japanese music and sounds. The 50 performers will debut new material and revisit old favorites as well. Sit back and let the beat take its […]
This Saturday, May 3: 10th Annual Kamehameha Schools Maui Ho’olaule’a
This Saturday marks the tenth annual Kamehameha Schools Maui Ho’olaulea. Here’s your chance to eat ono chow fun, enjoy live music from Nuff Sedd and shop the country store. Guests are invited to participate in cultural demonstrations like poi pounding, Hawaiian games and paddle making. Proceeds raised will benefit KSM enrichment and scholarship programs. Gather the […]
This Sunday, Sept. 1: Banyan Treats Grand Opening
The name has changed but the treats are still sweet! Previously known as Hula Cookies and Ice Cream Lahaina, The Pioneer Inn is welcoming the newly named (and owned) Banyan Treats. But Hula Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich fans shouldn’t fret because the staple will remain on the menu, accompanied by eight new Hawaii-inspired Hula Cookie […]
FATBURGER ANNIVERSARY Party This Friday Saturday and Sunday in Pukalani Maui
The Fatburger chain’s location in Pukalani will be celebrating its first birthday this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The place known for burgers, sandwiches and both fat and skinny French fries will party down with giveaways, samples and specials every day. What’s more, they’ll host award-winning entertainers everyday, too! The live music starts Friday with the […]
The 11th annual Taiko Festival at the MACC
Ninja Training Please Japan might be known as the nation of techies now, but even before the technology super world started to expand exponentially – tamaguchis anyone? – the Japanese were way cooler than we ever will be. Alright, maybe cool isn’t the right word… but intriguing certainly is. We teach our kids to eat […]