Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Saturday, January 30: Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Streaming FREE at 7:30 pm HST) – Jonathan Korth, in this special Live @ the MACC solo concert from the Castle Theater stage, performs works by J.S. Bach, George Gershwin, Claude Debussy, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Annie Gosfeld. Pianist Jonathan Korth enjoys a multifaceted career as a performer and professor, working with young musicians at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa since 2008. He has performed across Asia, the United States, and Europe, and locally with the Honolulu Chamber Music Series, Hawaiʻi Concert Society, Chamber Music Hawaiʻi, and Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. To view the concert, log on to www.MauiArts.org or to the MACC’s Facebook or YouTube page.
Maunaala Services
March 26, 2020:
Maunaala Services. Prince Kuhio Festivals around the state will be held in the month of March to honor our Ke Alii Makaainana for his love and passion of the Hawaiian people. The Prince Kuhio Festivals will feature Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawaiian Royal Societies, Hawaiian Homestead Associations, halau hula, cultural practitioners, Hawaiian serving institutions, Hawaiian musical groups, Hawaiian schools, and Hawaiian entertainers who will deliver a family-friendly immersion in various Hawaiian cultural activities open to the public. At Maunaala, Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Hawaiian Homestead Associations, Royal Societies and other Hawaiian organizations will congregate to pay honor to Prince Kuhio.
Maui Whale Festival
February 02, 2020 – February 29, 2020:
Maui Whale Festival. Join Pacific Whale Foundation in celebrating the homecoming of Maui’s humpback whales with its month-long, signature Maui Whale Festival! Events will engage ages and interests of all kind, including the Run & Walk for Whales on Feb 1, a reimagined Whale Day and Parade of Whales on Feb 8, the World Whale Film Festival on Feb 14, concert cruises, photo safaris, VIP ecotours and so much more. Come be a part of the festivities as the Foundation recognizes 40 years of service to the ocean! Visit MauiWhaleFestival.org to see the full line-up of festival events.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten
November 10, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha). Longitude: 22.201597 Latitude: -159.498873.
Tickets and information at WWW.MCMASTERSLACKKEY.COM/LIVESHOWS.HTML or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert – Kauai Style
November 08, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert – Kauai Style. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha). Longitude: 22.201597 Latitude: -159.498873
Tickets and information at WWW.MCMASTERSLACKKEY.COM/LIVESHOWS.HTML or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert – Honoring Raymond Kane
July 16, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert – Honoring Raymond Kane.
Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history.
Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
#1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.
2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Audience Comments
“Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy
“Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne
“To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill
“Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally
“Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John
The Princeville community center is easy to find at 4334 Emmalani Drive in Princeville, Kauai. Turning into Princeville community, take the roundabout around and turn right on Emmalani Drive. The center is the first on your right and is located right next to Prince Albert Park. The concert is held in the Aloha Room.
Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area, playground, and park for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Birds in the trees around the center contribute to sweet slack key serenade and tradewinds flow through the windows and doors around the center.
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping
June 07, 2019:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping. “E Kuupau a Kani Lea Na Mele Kupuna Play Without Restraint Until The Songs of Our Ancestors Resound Joyously” Celebrating the traditions of Hawaiian marching bands In 1939 the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (KKCC) was formed. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statute §8-5, “The commission shall have charge of all arrangements for the celebration each year generally observed throughout Hawaii nei on June 11, to commemorate the memory of the great Polynesian Hawaiian warrior and statesman King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii…” The month long celebration will provide an authentic experience for all participants in the areas of Hawaiian culture and protocols, hula and music, visual arts, food, and most importantly, the history of Hawaii. The impact that Kamehameha has on Hawaii’s history cannot be understated. This year’s 103rd celebration will highlight and honor his profound legacy.
Twilight Summer Concert Series Featuring the Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band
June 06, 2019:
Twilight Summer Concert Series Featuring the Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band. This year’s Twilight Summer Concert Series is here! The first concert will be on Thursday, June 6, featuring Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band. Enjoy a free admission between 4:30 – 7 p.m. The Twilight Summer Concert Series at the Foster Botanical Garden is a perfect way to enjoy Hawaii’s ideal summer climate, lush tropical beauty, and fun Honolulu entertainment – all for free!
A special Easter Sunrise Service with Hilo Coast United Church of Christ (UCC)
Sunday, April 21:
A special Easter Sunrise Service with Hilo Coast United Church of Christ (UCC) will take place at Botanical World Adventures’ Kame`e Falls on Easter Sunday, April 21st, from 6:00 – 6:45 a.m. All are welcome to the service.
Princeville Night Market
Sunday, April 14:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.