Liʻulā Cross into the Mirage Liʻulā: twilight, dusk - the hour the veil thins, when shapes shift and shadows start to breathe. In Hawaiian, Liʻulā means twilight; the in-between hour where light bends, and nothing is quite what it seems. This October, Taimane invites you to cross into Liʻulā and journey through the darkness. Enter ready for a full-sensory experience built around the nocturnal, magical side of Hawaiʻi - the stories told only after dark - night marchers moving silently along old trails, ancestors who remain forever present, moonflowers that open only once the sun is gone. Drawing from her new album of the same name (Liʻulā), Taimane reimagines the ʻukulele as something closer to a conjuring instrument, blending Hawaiian tunings with atmospheric harmonics perfect for leading all in attendance, and on stage, deep into the abyss. A grand ensemble will join Taimane at Hawaiʻi Theatre, ready to stimulate with music, dance, costume, aerial acrobatics, spoken word and more. The cast includes: ✦ Samadhi Hawaii - aerial performance suspending the mirage in all directions ✦ Kealoha - spoken word bringing the night's mo'olelo to life ✦ Contemporary Dancers - contemporary movement grounding the supernatural ✦ Polynesian Dancers - traditional hula and Polynesian dance carrying ancestral voices October 22 inside the historic confines of this 104-year-old theatre - come see what's shimmering at the edge of the dark. Advance purchase recommended. Taimane’s last Hawaiʻi Theatre production sold out. TAIMANE’S PAST MUSICAL & THEATRICAL ADVENTURES 'Hawaiki' ✦ A journey to Polynesia's spiritual home — August 25, 2023 'Elemental' ✦ A musical and theatrical odyssey — March 25, 2016 ABOUT TAIMANE Taimane, a hapa Sāmoan artist (part indigenous Sāmoan and part Caucasian) born and raised in Hawai‘i, has established herself as one of world’s most popular ʻukulele artists and an international torchbearer of Hawai‘i culture, wowing audiences and listeners around the globe and garnering four Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards. From sold-out shows across the U.S. and Europe to giant concerts backed by 17-time-GRAMMY-Awards®-winner San Francisco Symphony, Taimane’s live performances have become must-see events. The same can be said of her videos which include a hit NPR Tiny Desk concert and have been viewed well over 50 million times, helping Taimane earn over 500,000 online followers. From Bach to Led Zeppelin, flamenco infernos to tribal hymns, Taimane’s artistic vision is boundless, and she’s proving the sky’s the limit for her and her ʻukulele. ACCOLADES: "Taimane rocks the stage with a sensual vibrancy and a white-hot talent that captivates and beguiles!” - Pierce Brosnan (aka 007) “Tamiane is, without exaggeration, an inspiration and immense talent unlike any other. Her virtuosic ʻukulele playing helped inspire this entire score, while also being an invaluable asset and collaborator throughout the recording process.” - Evan Duffy, musical producer of Cirque du Soleil’s “‘Auana” “If you didn’t know ukulele virtuosity is a thing, get on board. Taimane Gardner is not just in her own league on the instrument; she’s a captivating performer as well. And on top of that, she’s a masterful songwriter and interpreter. Ukulele, meet your triple threat.” - Grammy.com