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Multi Hōkū winner Paula Fuga returns for a show on her favorite island

Performing at an “Upcountry Farm Dinner Experience” at the Ocean Vodka Farm on July 12, multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Paula Fuga is among the musicians who have contributed to the soundtrack of the eagerly awaited Hawaiian epic series, “Chief of War,” starring Jason Momoa. “I ...

Multi Hōkū winning slack key guitarist Kawika Kahiapo performs in Napili

Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning musician Kawika Kahiapo will perform at the Masters of Hawaiian Music show in Napili on July 9, joined by Maui musician Shem Kahawai and hula dancer Wainani Kealoha. Kahiapo has enjoyed critical and popular success as a solo performer and as a member ...

As part of Jazz Fest 2025, Jazz Maui will host three concerts paying tribute to how Hawaii influenced popular music, beginning with acclaimed pianist Jeff Hellmer with a Sunset Jazz show at the Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Factory on July 6. The Jazz Maui Big Band featuring Chicago-based ...

’28 Years Later’ is a nauseating and amazing zombie sequel

Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” is his long-awaited sequel to “28 Days Later,” the 2003 post-apocalyptic zombie film that rejuvenated the entire genre. How did it do that? Boyle gave us zombies who sprinted, rather than slowly, aimlessly shuffling along, and brought a 21st century ...

Ella Langley to perform July 4 at the Ritz-Carlton

When the Academy of Country Music unveiled its nominations in March for the 2025 awards, rising star Ella Langley led the pack with eight nominations, including Female Artist of the Year and Single of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit collaboration with Riley Green, “You Look Like ...

Tony Award-winning hit musical “Come From Away” opens on July 4

The Tony Award-winning hit musical, “Come From Away,” based on the tumultuous day on Sept. 11, 2001, when U.S. airspace was closed and 38 planes were diverted to a small Newfoundland town, will open at the Historic Iao Theater on July 4. Presented by Maui OnStage, the production will ...