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John Cruz reflects on ‘Lahaina Town,’ Playing for Change, more

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article was published June 5. Performing at Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 13, multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner John Cruz was most recently heard singing the lead on Steve Grimes’ tribute, “Lahaina ...

Wax off: Everything wrong with ‘Karate Kid Legends’

One of the great joys of Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series is that, among other positive attributes, the show really gets “The Karate Kid.” The new “Karate Kid: Legends” does not. I don’t know anyone my age who wasn’t completely taken by the 1984 “The Karate Kid,” about ...

Hawaii favorite, The Green, returns to the MACC

Kicking off their four-island “Summertime Hawaii Tour ‘25” on Oahu, The Green returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 14 joined by New Zealand’s L.A.B, DJ Hapa Boy and reggae artists Johnny Suite and Chante. “We get to play four of the islands and just be home,” The ...

John Cruz shares songs and stories at the MACC

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series. Back on island after touring the mainland, multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner John Cruz will present a “Songs and Stories: Tour” show June 13 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, performing as a trio with Blayne Asing and ...

‘The Voice’ star Jason Arcilla keeps busy on Maui

After Maui’s Jason Arcilla made fans across America with his memorable interpretation of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” on “The Voice” in 2023, he has continued entertaining audiences across the island at venues from Kapalua to Kula. Often playing the island’s resorts, this very talented artist can draw from a vast repertoire of songs by Bob Marley, Bruno Mars and Coldplay to the Eagles, Sade and the Beatles. Known for his unique blend of soul, reggae and island surf guitar, this Pukalani resident heads to Kapalua on Friday for a free performance at the Ritz-Carlton Maui’s ...

‘Come From Away’ preview, more coming to Wailuku First Friday

This week’s Wailuku First Friday will feature a special three-song teaser from the cast of Maui OnStage’s upcoming summer production, “Come From Away.” The free, family friendly street festival in the heart of downtown Wailuku will be from 6-9 p.m. June 6, bringing a mix of music, ...