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09/20/2024

The Hui welcomes Art with Aloha Visiting Artist, Kathy Tsark from Oahu. Kathy has over 45 years as a Hawaiian Quilt artist and introduces students to making a Hawaiian Quilt Pillow (20”). Techniques such as cutting the design, layout, basting, and applique stitching will be covered. Born and raised in Hawaii, Kathy has been a lifelong resident on Oahu and has been a Hawaiian quilt artist for over 45 years. Come check her out at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts center on Sept 27th-29th from 10am to 2pm. For more info email [email protected]

09/18/2024

Festivals of Aloha Sept 21st- Richard Ho’opo’i Leo Ke’eki’e Falsetto contest happening at The Ritz Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Doors open at 5:30pm contest starts at 6:30pm. See you there!

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3CsP3iL
For tickets and bento, visit: https://bit.ly/3XuEwz8

09/16/2024

Whether you're new to freediving and spearfishing, or have been doing it your whole life, FreeDiveSafe! Hawai‘i invites you to their Freediving/Spearfishing Safety Awareness Workshop on September 20th from 5-7 p.m. at Ala Kukui, a Hāna retreat rooted in Hawaiian spirituality and respect for the planet.
Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Kyle Kawakami of Maui Fresh Streatery while talking story with other divers and learning life-saving diving techniques and practices from FreeDiveSafe! Hawaiʻi founder Niki Stepanek.
We look forward to seeing you there for a fun evening of hanging out, sharing experiences, and good food!
For more information or to register for the course please visit freedivesafe.org

09/13/2024

If you're in Maui be sure to join us during our Festival of Aloha events happening through September and October. Experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

For more information, visit https://www.festivalsofaloha.com/events.html

09/09/2024

Festivals of Aloha: Kū Mai Ka Hula - Sept 14

Maui's only adult hula competition at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. For tickets and info visit kumaikahula.com

09/06/2024

Lā ʻUlu (Breadfruit) Festival is back! Saturday, September 7 from 10am to 2pm at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Celebrating all things ʻulu. Immerse in presentations, food, and activities. Supporting local organizations working to increase the use of ‘ulu in Hawaiʻi. Don’t forget to stop and talk story with Sam Choy about ʻulu.

Check it out at https://mnbg.org/laulu-breadfruit-festival-2024/

09/04/2024

Have you been to Maui Wine? With a breathtaking drive through Kula
to Ulupalakua Ranch you can explore history. Stroll past the lawn where King
Kalakaua embraced the tradition of hula. Wine taste in the Kings cottage tasting
room and let the host guide you to your table.

09/03/2024

LĀ ʻULU (BREADFRUIT DAY) RETURNS!
Saturday, September 7 | 10am-2pm

“Kanu ka ʻulu, ulu ke kaiāulu.” - Plant ʻulu, grow a community.

Lā ʻUlu (Breadfruit Day) brings the community together to celebrate all things ʻulu at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens! Learn from experts about ʻulu growing, propagation, varieties, harvest, postharvest handling, using fruits at different stages, and ideas for recipes and cooking. Trees of several different varieties will be for sale. Representatives from Hoʻo ʻUlu Ka ʻUlu, Agroforestry Net, the University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative, Kahanu Garden and Preserves, The Breadfruit Institute, and many others will be there to answer your questions.

Think you don’t like breadfruit? Come for a taste of ʻulu and find out. Culinary offerings from local chefs will be small and $9 or less, plus recipe-ready frozen ʻulu, ʻulu flour, and other products for sale. Free hands-on cultural activities for keiki and makua: learn to make lei with malo ʻulu (leaf bracts), try your hand at ʻulu maika, make poi ʻulu, or watch ʻulu kapa being made.

This free community event is made possible in part by Maui Green and Beautiful, Savage Farms Wellness Center, Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, Maui Breadfruit Company, and KPOA. Free parking at War Memorial Stadium. For more information, visit mnbg.org or call 808-249-2798.

09/02/2024

Come and enjoy Wailuku First Friday! It’s the start of the Festivals of
Aloha on Sept 6th. This exciting event starts at 6pm - 9pm supporting local
businesses, local, eats, and entertainment.
Check it out at https://www.wailukufirstfriday.com/

08/30/2024

🌅🎶You're invited to Mana’o Radio Sunset Sundays at Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery -- Sunday September 1, 2024!
🌺 Happening every first Sunday of the month, this event features a selection of our talented Maui Musicians and 'ono food for sale with a portion of food sales supporting Mana’o Radio. 🎤🍹 Admission is only $5 and the views are priceless!
📅 SUNDAY, SEP 1, 2024
🕓 4:00-7:00PM
📍Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery
☀️ 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790
Reservations to Ocean Distillery are strongly encouraged. You can book a spot at OpenTable.com
Featured performances by:
🎵 Dayan Kai
🎵 Eric Helmkamp
🎵 Dickie Tilton
Itʻs a beautiful space to enjoy fantastic Maui music, friends, food, and mouth-watering cocktails. And help support Maui's favorite radio station, Mana'o Radio.🍹🌴 Sunsets this summer are guaranteed to be epic. 🌅
Check out manaoradio.com/sunsetsundays for details on this month's performers!

08/29/2024

Join these lovely ladies for a fun sewing 101 workshop in October! The Sewing Hui has a great reputation for giving back to our community. Welcoming volunteers willing to learn and be apart of giving back.

Sewing 101 is a beginner 4-week course. Expect to learn all about the essential sewing skills to get you started on your sewing journey. Check out their website www.thesewinghui.com for more information or to sign up! “

08/28/2024

Don’t forget Saturdays Kula Farmers Market in Kula located near
longs drugs starting at 7am to 11am! Donʻt miss out on unique local businesses and and fresh local produce. 🥕 🍅 🍆 👩‍🌾

Find out more at http://www.upcountryfarmersmarket.com/

08/28/2024

On Friday, August 30, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will host the next “Kokua for Maui” event where Maui residents and visitors can shop and show their aloha for local artisans and Lahaina small businesses who were impacted by the August 2023 wildfires.

In partnership with the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, and LahainaTown Action Committee, the event will be held at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa’s Maui Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event is free to attend!

For more information, visit https://www.mauinuifirst.com/kokua

08/27/2024

Join Maui’s Film Festival featuring Jaws Underground! The best big wave
in the world is Peahi Maui. 🌊 Its iconic tow wave and the stories of men and
women who accept her challenge will redefine what it means to be a waterman.

For more information visit: https://www.mauifilmfestival.com/

08/27/2024

Experience the Magic of Maui over this three day event to raise money for food, housing and mental health resources for those impacted by the Lahaina fires. Hosted by Hua Momona Foundation and local other non-profits to continue to provide Food, Housing and Mental Health Recovery resources.

THURSDAY, September 5th, 2024:
“Night at the Farm” at Hua Momona Farms, a limited capacity engagement to thank our top patrons with an intimate gathering consisting of chef stations paired with world-class wines and music. Exclusive meet-and-greet with legendary musicians and the finalist celebrity chefs from the show Next Level Chef.

FRIDAY, September 6th, 2024:
“Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Maui”, a concert format gala at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Aloha Pavilion with celebrity chefs, a live auction including a commemorative guitar signed by the musicians, multiple music acts and more. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is the host resort for this three day experience.

SATURDAY, September 7th, 2024:
“Music at the MACC”, guests will gather at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) for a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert in the courtyard followed by a special indoor concert with a homage to Jimi Hendrix. Musicians confirmed include Ron Artis II, Ernie Isley, Charlie Sexton, Isaiah Sharkey, Howard Levy, Ivan Neville, Darryl Jones, Bernard Fowler, Ivan Julian, Wayne Baker Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nicholas Tremulis, Larry Beers, Derek Brand, Jose Rendon, and original Band Of Gypsies and Jimi Hendrix Experience member Billy Cox who played with Jimi at Woodstock and the Maui-based film Rainbow Bridge. MANY more are in the works and will be included in future updates. Local artists include Jason Arcilla, Brian Santana, Gretchen Rhodes, Gail Swanson, Marty Dread, Keni Blue, Sheryl Renee, and returning to Maui for this event Paul West!

For more information details visit:
https://bit.ly/3YaEoWf

08/23/2024

Savor the flavors of Lānaʻi City with a fresh, local poke bowl! Dive into a culinary adventure and support our vibrant mom and pop shops 😊

08/15/2024

The 2024 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival takes place on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The event features free keiki activities, workshops, Hawaiʻi made artisans and hula accompanied by Hawaiian music.

“We are excited to bring hula to Central Maui for everyone to enjoy,” said coordinator Daryl Fujiwara. “Usually when we see our loved ones dance hula it’s on TV, at a competition, or at a fundraiser. This event allows you to see what they work so diligently week after week and year after year in their hālau hula for free thanks to the County of Maui and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.”

This year, the ʻOhana Farden will be paying tribute to the esteemed Lahaina Kumu Hula, Carolee “Aunty Doll” Aricayos of Ka Pa Hula O Maui. He legacy will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. at centerstage.

https://bit.ly/4ddL4Hs

08/12/2024

Celebrate local talent and discover how Maui County artisans embody the vibrant spirit of Maui! 🎉🤩 at the !
This event showcases the remarkable craftsmanship, quality, and talent of local manufacturers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.
Featuring hundreds of made in Maui County products perfect for holiday gifts including food, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more ALL in one location!
Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2, 2024

madeinmauicountyfestival.com

08/11/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

Join the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society for a three-day celebration of Hawaiian and Oceania culture, at Fairmont Kea Lani, August 23-25, 2024.
Bringing together revered voyagers, navigators, canoe builders, and cultural practitioners. Gathering of the Voyagers invites the community to come together for a weekend of ceremony, demonstrations, mākeke and kanikapila at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, a location historically significant to Polynesia’s rich seafaring culture.

This is a free community event. Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.

For the complete schedule of events, visit www.gatheringofthevoyagers.com

08/08/2024

Today marks one year since the Maui fires. We want to thank all the first responders and the local communities for their work to rebuild the Lahaina area. Mahalo (thank you) for your continued support of Maui.

08/04/2024

Repost from :

On August 3rd, 2024 at 7:30pm, Crater Road was reopened to through traffic. The road had been closed since July 27th as a safety precaution as crews continued work to contain the 574-acre Crater Road Fire which began on July 10th. The Crater Road Fire was declared 100% contained this evening. Since that fire is not fully extinguished, the Maui Fire Department and partner agencies will continue operations in the area.
As a result, we ask motorists to remain alert when on the road, as fire apparatus and fire personnel, along with water tankers may still be operating along the road or parked on the narrow shoulders.
Please do not stop within the fire area to sightsee. The burned area is on private property and should not be trespassed onto. Hazards still exist in the burned area, including but not limited to:

Ash pits/hot spots-below ground areas of high heat that may not be visible from the surface. Stepping into one can cause serious burns to the legs and torso.
Hazard trees-fire weakened trees can fall without warning. Being hit by even a small tree can potentially cause life-threatening injuries or death.

Haleakalā National Park is also now open. For more information on the status and hours of Haleakala National Park: https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

08/02/2024

The new Sunset Sundays Manaʻo Radio fundraiser events continue this Sunday, August 4 at 4:00pm at spectacular Ocean Distillery located at 4051 Oma’opio Road in Kula for fantastic Maui sunsets, music, friends, food, and mouth-watering cocktails. And help support Maui’s favorite radio station, Mana’o Radio!

Admission is only $5 and a portion of FOOD proceeds go directly to Mana'o Radio! Awesome music and a delicious sunset dinner for the whole ohana is guaranteed.

More information is available at manaoradio.com/sunsetsundays.

08/01/2024

REPOST FROM HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK:

Crater Road RECLOSED as a safety precaution amid the nearby Crater Road Fire. During the closure there in no access to the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park. This includes Hosmer Grove trails & campground, Haleakalā Crater, Headquarters Visitor Center, and Haleakalā Visitor Center.

Kīpahulu District is OPEN as usual. This includes Kīpahulu Visitor Center, Kīpahulu Campground, Kūloa Point Trail, and Pīpīwai Trail.

For information on the road closure visit: www.mauicounty.gov

08/01/2024

Wailuku First Friday is back! Can’t wait to see you, Maui, Friday, August 2nd on Market St!

07/31/2024

Chef Kyle Kawakami was born and raised on Maui. He created his Maui Fresh Streatery to pursue his passion for cooking while giving back to his community. Watch his full story here.

07/31/2024

REPOST FROM Maui: Crater Road will be closed for a week starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 27, as a safety precaution amid an active 574-acre Crater Road fire nearby, County of Maui officials announced on July 26.

Haleakalā National Park Summit District Access is closed including Hosmer Grove and Haleakalā Crater. Kīpahulu District is opewn as usual. For information on park access and hours, visit https://www.nps.gov/haleakala.

The road will remain closed through 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

The Crater Road fire in Upper Kula remains 80 percent contained.

After portions of Crater Road were closed since July 10 due to the fire, the road was reopened at noon July 24, 2024, before the latest closure.

Safety concerns raised after the road was reopened led to the reclosure, according to the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety. The department anticipates that work done during the weeklong closure will allow for the road to be reopened.

For more information on the Crater Road fire, sign up for Maui Emergency Management Agency alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and Maui Fire Department on Facebook and Instagram.

REPOST FROM HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK: Crater Road RECLOSED as a safety precaution amid the nearby Crater Road Fire. Duri...

07/29/2024

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The Hawaiian Islands are one of the best to snorkel and dive in the world. Here are the best spots Maui and Lānaʻi have to offer: 🤿Maui: Molokini Crater is flooded with vibrant reefs and marine life. Schedule a boat trip with a guide to dive into clear waters just off the shore of Maui. 🤿 Lānaʻi: Hulopoʻe Bay is home to tide pools perfect for a snorkeling excursion. If you’re looking to scuba, take a short boat ride to the lava caverns of Lānaʻi Cathedrals to swim through lava shoots and marine life. When snorkeling or diving, it is recommended to go with a guide, have a life jacket close by, and check the conditions before heading out. #visitmaui #visitlanai #gohawaiʻi #mālama #mālamahawaiʻi #malamahawaii #snorkel #snorkeling

Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a lineup of films from TEN different countries including Hawaiʻi Portugal, El Salvador and New Zealand! The event will showcase these wonderful stories from across the globe in the 8th annual World Whale Fiilm Festival 🎥 🐋 VIP, Kamaʻaina, general admission and virtual tickets are now available! Secure your tickets today at https://bit.ly/3wAmdhs. In-person event: June 6 Online Streaming: June 8 - July 31 Brought to you by these dedicated sponsors: #hawaiihta #hawaiiancouncil #kilohanacnha #gohawaii #oceanvodka #mauioed #southwestair #pacificwhaleecoadventures #kpoafm 99.9 KISS FM #theduckco #worldtreasuredesigns #activitiesandtoursmarketing #carribeansol #mauipacificdivers Tech Partners Hawaiʻi #gohawaii #kilohanabycnha #hawaiiancouncil #hawaiihta #visitkauai #visitoahu #visitmolokai #visitlanai #visitmaui #visitislandofhawaii #WorldWhaleFilmFestival #8thAnnualWorldWhaleFilmFestival #mauihawaii

Stop your scroll for a sunset from Maui. 🌅 Remember to mālama (care for) the land when visiting Hawai‘i so generations to come can experience the same natural beauty. #visitmaui #gohawaiʻi #mālama #mālamahawaiʻi #malamahawaii #sunset

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The season for whale watching is November through May. The best islands for seeing the most whales are Maui, O‘ahu, or the Island of Hawai‘i. Since whales love more shallow waters, the ‘Au‘au Channel between Maui and Lāna‘i is the perfect spot for sightings. 🐋 Whales have been a strong symbol in Hawaiian culture dating back hundreds of years. On Palaoa Hill, located on Lāna‘i, there are petroglyphs depicting a man on the back of a whale. Sperm whales specifically were sacred to aliʻi (royalty). Necklaces made from their teeth and bones represented the strength of the gods and their mana (spirit). #WhaleWatching #GoHawai‘i #Mālama #MālamaHawai‘i #MalamaHawaii

Holoholo

Walk, stroll or just step away. To holoholo is to clear your head and embrace the journey more than the destination. Plus ones welcome. 🤙🏽 #VisitMaui #Malama #MalamaHawaii #HawaiianLanguage #Holoholo #GoHawaii

Spend a day volunteering to give back to the land. 🤙 Shop small businesses and the local makers. 🛍️ Visit a museum to learn more about Hawaiian culture. 🖼️ Mahalo (thank you) for your kōkua. #Mahina‘ŌleloHawai‘i #MahinaOleloHawaii #HawaiianLanguageMonth