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Astounding, Authentic, Breathtaking and Entertaining are only a few of words one can attribute to fantastic show, Ulalena, staged before mesmerized audiences in new state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar Maui Myth and Magic Theatre in Lahaina.

Cove Entertainment and Arra-Maui have brought together over 20 professional performers in presentation of an extravaganza that tells story of Hawaiian Islands, from its mythical creation, arrival of first Polynesians, and to modern cultural renaissance through ancient chants, hula, song and drama, traditional music, acrobatics, and dance.

The power of this production is that it is both universal and intimate with audience feeling involved throughout performance. It is born from a mythology populated by beings larger than life representing a natural landscape alive with volcanoes, vast oceans, and primeval rainforests.

The first scene of Kumulipo, or Hawaiian creation chant, sets theme for endless cycles of life. A lone man on a spiritual quest is seen carrying a ka`ai (woven burial basket used to hold bones of ancient ruling chiefs) to an unknown destination, and taro, one of food and plant staples of Hawaiian Islands, emerges out of ground, dancing for first breath of life.

Scene two . . .

The ocean provides way for first immigrants from Tahiti. Navigating by stars, they pursue their vision of Pele, Volcano Goddess, and her brother Kamohoali`i, Shark God. The demigod Maui pulls Islands from depths of ocean. This was a stunning and breath-taking scene which depicted Polynesians' ocean voyage; cast members move through audience, holding replicas of colorful sea creatures and angelfish at end of long sticks, creating impression that audience were underwater, swimming with fish.

Scene three . . .

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If you were to turn Scintas (pronounced Shin-tahs) into a mathematical equation they would equal pure energy. The Scintas — Music and Comedy with a Twist — is playing at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is high polished comedy, vocals, impressions, and music starring Frank, Joe, and Chrissi Scinta, plus honorary Scinta, Pete O'Donnell.

What began as three children entertaining family and friends in Buffalo, New York expanded to four members, and evolved into a popular East Coast act. Four years ago Scintas played Las Vegas Hilton Lounge and were so popular that Rio offered them an open-ended stay at their hotel. In few years they have been here Scintas have earned a reputation as extraordinary entertainers and supporters of community.

Arriving at Scinta Showroom at seven for a 7:30 pm curtain gives audience enough time to have a drink or two while watching Scinta family pictures play across twelve large video screens that curve around tiered venue. The audience is made up of young people and adults of all ages waiting for puffy satin/taffeta curtain, vibrant with purples, blue and teal hues, to part. Precisely at 7:30 p.m. Scintas make an energetic entrance singing, "We Are Family". The side screens flash images of Joe, Frank and Chrissi as children, individually, together and with family members in New York. They each have a strong, unique presence and personality.