Palaha Hawaiian Cultural Center at the The Grand Wailea resort opened on February 6 and was celebrated with a grand opening reception that featured kukulu kumuhana (an intention-setting ceremony) led by the Grand Wailea cultural team. Palaha – described as a new immersive environment for Hawaiian learning, lifestyle, and connection – will host daily cultural experiences and … [Read more...] about The Grand Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Center
Kainoa Horcajo
‘Kuleana’ In Wide Release
Locally-originated motion picture Kuleana can now be easily watched from the comfort of your own home with its release as a Blu Ray/DVD combo and as a Video on Demand selection. The Maui-centric feature film, the first in a decade to screen statewide in the theater chains, enjoyed an unprecedented seven-week, 13-theater run in Hawai‘i and Guam and also screened in over 40 … [Read more...] about ‘Kuleana’ In Wide Release
Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Ocean Guardian Awards Gala at Andaz Maui Resort
Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Ocean Guardian Awards Gala will be at Andaz Maui Resort on Saturday, October 27th. Their 3rd annual fundraiser will honor leaders in environmental protection, recognize volunteers and supporters, and celebrate this year's accomplishments. There’ll be Kainoa Horcajo as MC, yummy food and libations, live music with Tavana, a silent auction, an awards … [Read more...] about Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Ocean Guardian Awards Gala at Andaz Maui Resort
The Party Starts Now: Maui Film Festival Specials Events Line Up
There's nothing more remarkable than sitting out on the grass in Wailea enjoying a Maui Film Festival movie under the canopy of galaxies with stars twinkling overhead. Each night at the Celestial Cinema, a celebrity is honored with one of the festival’s achievement awards. What's more, the festival has a stunning line-up of culinary galas. And there's a selection of gripping … [Read more...] about The Party Starts Now: Maui Film Festival Specials Events Line Up
What it’s like to make Brian Kohne’s new Maui movie ‘Kuleana’
Jim Oxborrow is standing in his living room. Located in Waiehu, the house is decorated with nautical models; framed deck plans of ocean liners like the Titanic and Andrea Doria hang on the walls. Off to his left, two people are staring intently into laptop screens. Another is doing the same on his right. Ahead of him in the spacious kitchen, one woman is carefully weaving dark … [Read more...] about What it’s like to make Brian Kohne’s new Maui movie ‘Kuleana’