The Kula Makai Sign Project, aimed to raise awareness about Hawai‘i's ancient land division system, will soon allow Maui residents to have a better understanding of the historical relevance of their neighborhoods. As part of the program, signs are in the process of being installed along South Maui's roadways indicating which ahupua‘a and moku people are passing through. The … [Read more...] about Ahupua‘a sign goes up
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Little Library opens in Kula
A Kula family is doing their part to spread the benefits of reading and love of books Upcountry. Gena Gallegos and her family have built a Little Free Library in Kula, across Morihara Store between Animal Wellness Center and Worcester Glassblowers. There are more than 75,000 registered Little Free Library book exchanges in 88 countries worldwide. Tens of millions of books … [Read more...] about Little Library opens in Kula
Maui’s Music Man: Steve Grimes makes music as a songwriter and – literally – as an instrument builder
In April, before his concert at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Jackson Browne traveled to Kula to see a man about a guitar. The man is Steve Grimes, who, in addition to being a longtime Maui musician and songwriter, is a renowned luthier – a builder of stringed instruments. Grimes has spent the last 46 years transforming wood into extraordinarily tuneful guitars, ukuleles … [Read more...] about Maui’s Music Man: Steve Grimes makes music as a songwriter and – literally – as an instrument builder
Maui’s own Cupcake Ladies Catering Company will change your life
Jennilin Alcain, the owner of the Cupcake Ladies Catering Company, is a sweet, bubbly person who’s enthusiastic about sharing her delicious creations. Her small company creates artisanal cupcakes that are as creative as they are delicious. We met up with her at the Shops at Wailea farmers market during one of her cupcake tastings to sample her Ladies and talk story. “People … [Read more...] about Maui’s own Cupcake Ladies Catering Company will change your life
Montessori School of Maui presents second annual Taste of Upcountry
You’ll get a chance to taste some of the best of what Upcountry growers provide this weekend at Montessori School of Maui. On Saturday, the school will hold its second annual Taste of Upcountry, which will feature chefs from nearly a dozen Maui restaurants and catering companies. “Taste of Upcountry is designed to showcase the talent, toil, and camaraderie of Maui’s renowned … [Read more...] about Montessori School of Maui presents second annual Taste of Upcountry