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Benny Uyetake to host a special Christmas kanikapila in Wailea

One of Maui’s most talented musicians, Benny Uyetake has been hosting monthly kanikapila gatherings at Mulligan’s on the Blue collaborating with local artists like Kevin Brown, Kala‘e Camarillo, Jimmy Dillon and Anthony Pfluke. He will present a special “Christmas Kanikapila” show ...

‘Nutcracker Sweets’ magical dance show at Iao Theatre

Based on Tchaikovsky’s legendary “Nutcracker” ballet, the Momentum Dance Maui company and Maui OnStage have collaborated to present “Nutcracker Sweets,” a marvelous adaptation of the holiday classic which will delight both children and adults. “Our version of the ‘Nutcracker’ ...

Island Breeze trio of virtuosos returns to the MACC

The first non-Japanese to attain the rank of Grand Master of the shakuhachi bamboo flute, Riley Lee has been mesmerizing audiences with his spellbinding playing for decades. Teaming with Grammy Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson and taiko virtuoso Kenny Endo, as the trio ...

Megan’s Top 10 Events: Dec. 12-18

It’s another exciting week of things to do on Maui! We hope all of you are gearing up and getting your Christmas cards out the door. There’s still time, but don’t wait too much longer to send that letter of love and spread the joy of the holidays to the ones you love. And if you need ...

Seabury Hall to present “KA‘AO: A Hula Drama”

Seabury Hall is offering a one-night-only production of “KA‘AO: A Hula Drama” by the school’s Hawaiian Studies Department. The presentation will be at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Seabury Hall’s A‘ali‘ikūmākani Creative Arts Center. Tickets are available at SeaburyHall.org/arts. Prices are $15 for adults, $12 for kupuna, $5 for students, and free for keiki under 4 years old. “In the 1800s, newspapers were a vital way for Hawaiians to share stories about people, places, and events,” said Kumu Kamahiwa Kawa‘a, one of the show’s directors, about the inspiration behind ...

Wicked star to sing with the Maui Pops

A star of “Wicked” on Broadway, Alli Mauzey’s celebrated career has included performing in several Tony Award-winning musicals along with singing with the New York Philharmonic, The Philly Pops and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. On Dec. 8, she will join the Maui Pops Orchestra for a ...