Maui’s Kalani Peʻa was just nominated for another Grammy Award for his latest recording “Kuini” in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category. His previous albums — “E Walea,” “No ‘Ane‘i” and “Kau Ka Pe‘a” — have all won Grammys. Recorded in Kula at I-Vibe ...
Performing with the Mākaha Sons for 48 years, founding member Jerome Koko remembers when he first encountered Hawaiian legend Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole in 1975. “Me and Moon (Kauakahi) was paddling for the Makaha Canoe Club and we just got off practice,” Koko recalls. “I made my ...
Editor’s note: Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and writing about his journey along the way. Japan's capital city for more than 1,000 years, Kyoto almost disappeared near the close of World War II. Home to ...
After performing a brilliant show at Mulligan’s on the Blue in October, ukulele virtuoso Taimane is heading back to our island for “Taimane Celebrates the Season” shows at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. Taimane will perform as part of the free Kapalua ...
“The whole point of the improv show is that we’re going to come at you,” comedian Greg Proops told ARTpublika Magazine. “You have to learn that before you go.” One of the stars of the hit improv TV show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Proops joins fellow comedians Ryan Stiles, Jeff ...
We hope you are surrounded by joy, family, peace and happiness this holiday season and are finding plenty of reasons to be grateful. Whether you are looking for a Thanksgiving Dinner to take the family out to, or are excited for the upcoming holiday shopping season, we have a list of some ...
