Nā Hale Studios

05/29/2026

NĀ HALE STUDIOS IN THE NEWS... Our very own Uncle Greg Wong, lap steel guitar instructor and culture keeper, was featured in this segment on TMJ4 News. James Groh had a chance to interview him as well as Brian Kaleo Lee, student of lap steel guitar and instructor of fire knife, Tahitian drums, ukulele, and bass guitar. Viewers were also treated to a sneak peak of our musicians and dancers who are getting ready for the Midwest Aloha Festival this September 19th. Mahalo nui loa to James and TMJ4 for capturing what it means to preserve culture and showing our spirit of Aloha!

Enjoy the full video here:
https://youtu.be/1NUIWsrfmw0?si=5-iCpxS-AspHBXpC

The instrument that inspired much of country music, blues, and Rock...

05/28/2026

We are so excited to host this FREE inaugural event!

Ohana means family, and at the Midwest Aloha Festival, we warmly invite you to be part of ours! This free, family-friendly event features some of the Midwest's finest cultural performing artists, musicians, craft vendors and food! Enjoy performances and cultural demos throughout the day! A unique experience your family will always remember!

05/28/2026

Aloha ohana!

05/21/2026

BEHIND THE SCENES AT NĀ HALE STUDIOS... Last Tuesday, James Groh from TMJ4 interviewed one of our instructors, Uncle Greg, about the history of the lap steel guitar and his experience playing it. He was even able to watch a performance with all our musicians and dancers! We appreciate the opportunity to highlight Polynesian culture, our teachers, students, and our upcoming Midwest Aloha Festival in September.

James, you are welcome to come back and hang out with us any time! Mahalo nui loa... 🌺




TMJ4 News James Groh Midwest Aloha Festival

05/17/2026

Mahalo to Kekoa Nahale and his ohana for inviting us to perform live music and dance for their summers series kickoff on the patio! New Glarus is an awesome little town, and how special to have their Hawaiian hospitality there!poke bowls, shoyu chicken, teri burgers and more!

05/17/2026

Mahalo nui loa to Brenna and the amazing staff at the United Way this past Wednesday for inviting our Founder and Program Director Malia Chow to share more about Hawaiian and Polynesian Culture for AANHPI Month! The United Way team expressed so much interest and enthusiasm, and had some great questions about Hawaiian culture!

05/11/2026

Mahalo nui loa to the staff, nurses and doctors who participated in today's event at children's hospital to bring some culture and joy to the young, visiting patients in honor of AAPINH month! Special thanks to Leilani Mazzone and Shary Tran for their efforts and contributions to making this event happen for the kids and staff! Our Cultural Performing Artists and Nā Hale Instructors, did an outstanding job representing Hawaiian and Tahitian Culture today!

05/07/2026

Our multi-talented instructors Malia Chow and Angel Cuevas will be performing with some of our Cultural Performing Artists, on Saturday, May 16th, 4PM to 7PM, at The Ohana Kitchen in New Glarus, Wisconsin. Enjoy some beautiful music and frosty beverages!

05/06/2026

Closed out the 2026 Spring Semester at UWM with Ribbon Lei making and Hawaiian food. Culture Keepers, Malia Chow and Norman Muñoz, served homemade poke, laulau, poi, mochi donuts and starfruit! The haumāna (students) were an absolute joy to spend the year with! We cant wait to return in 2027! Mahalo to auntie Patti Hernandez for helping us make the lei, and to Meleana Paradise, Sharitylee Bassett and the other amazing folks at the Electiquinney Institute for inviting us to be a part of what you do!

05/05/2026

HAPPY ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH!

We have been invited by the Green Bay Packers to celebrate in Titletown. Pre-Season is months away, but there is always an excuse to head to Green Bay! Enjoy Polynesian music and dance performances in the best place to party. Bring your whole family!

This is just a little taste of what you can expect to see at the 2026 Midwest Aloha Festival on Saturday, September 19th in Menomonee Falls. Check out our page for more information.



Midwest Aloha Festival