By Erin Smith, Kihei Charter School Growing up, we are constantly surrounded by and are able to witness community members get involved with a variety of different causes. Whether it is donating blood at a blood drive, organizing a beach cleanup, or becoming an advocate for an organization you believe in, it is hard for one growing up on an island such as Maui to not notice … [Read more...] about Student Voice: The importance of community contribution
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Remembering Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt
Iconic Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt died Monday night at the age of 85, Pacific Business News reported today. A former radio DJ, he formed A Tom Moffatt Production in 1972, and began bringing big named stars to Hawaii and Maui concerts, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix. Maui Arts & Cultural Center President and CEO Art Vento said we all owe Moffatt … [Read more...] about Remembering Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt
Erin Smith interview on Maui, American Boy Video releases and Les Anges Reality TV
This week I learned that even swanky France has splashy, trashy, reality TV. I mean, it never dawned on me that most European countries have their own version of The Voice until musician Erin Smith mentioned it to me. France's show Les Anges happens to jet set to Oahu, and they ensnared Smith into their reality plot. That's not the only videos she's been working on, either. … [Read more...] about Erin Smith interview on Maui, American Boy Video releases and Les Anges Reality TV
Maui Brewers Festival at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The eighth annual Maui Brewers Festival takes place this Saturday, May 14. Besides providing a beer-drinking good time, guests will enjoy live music from Erin Smith, Brad Kahikina and Riddum Station. Tickets include beer-tasting from 40 local and national craft breweries, pupus from 26 local restaurants and caterers, door prizes and a home brew competition. Proceeds will … [Read more...] about Maui Brewers Festival at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
As ‘The Force Awakens’ hits island screens, we talk with 18 Maui fans about their special Star Wars memories
On Dec. 18, all our questions will be answered. Did J.J. Abrams deliver? Was the years' worth of wait and hype worth it? Will Star Wars: The Force Awakens be among the best films of 2015? If Greedo shot first, does that really mean Han Solo didn't act in cold blood? If that last sentence sounds like gibberish, this article is not for you. For most fans of this series, the … [Read more...] about As ‘The Force Awakens’ hits island screens, we talk with 18 Maui fans about their special Star Wars memories