When I first started learning about this year’s Maui Pride Festival, I was a bit confused about the festivities’ who’s who. For many years, the Pride Festival was organized by Maui Pride, but when the … [Read More...]
Grom of the Month October: The Super Duo! Expect Big Things from the Simpson-Kane Siblings
October’s Grom of the Month is a twofer. After all, we couldn’t give it to just one of the Simpson-Kane siblings, knowing how equally awesome they are, and how they’ve each set a high bar for Maui’s … [Read More...]
Trump Rule Change Would Disqualify About 1,767 Maui County Residents From SNAP Benefits, Organization Projects
Hawai‘i attorney general Clare Connors joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general last week in opposition of a proposed rule change to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, … [Read More...]
Tourism Group Releases Recommendations for County, Mayor Says He Will Act Within 60 Days
There were 273,786 visitor arrivals to Maui during the month of August, an increase of 11.3 percent compared to last year. The data, compiled by the Hawaii Tourism Authority in its monthly visitor … [Read More...]
MauiTime Annual Best Of Maui 2019 Readers Poll – Winners Revealed!
We’re living in troubling and revolutionary times. Between images of environmental degradation, children held in cages, and kupuna arrested on Mauna Kea, it feels trivial to produce an 88-page paper … [Read More...]
News of the Weird: Driving a buggy under the influence, an illegal burial, and a secret divorce
HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST CAMEL ATTACKS It started out innocently enough. A road-tripping couple stopped in Grosse Tete, Louisiana, on Sept. 18 to let their deaf pup relieve himself. As they stretched … [Read More...]
Eh Brah! Train your dogs, or else…
Eh brah, you realize dogs are trainable right? Itʻs a thing, that is why most people have dogs that bark only when they need to. Your dogs bark non-stop all day when you're gone. Perhaps you didnʻt … [Read More...]
Fixin’ for a Fright? Maui’s Headless Paniolo’s got a story for y’all…
Howdy folks, if it’s Friday night and y’all are fixin’ to get spooked and have a rip roarin’ good time out on one of Maui’s finest pieces of earth well do I have good news for y’all. Up above … [Read More...]
Shore to Shore: Okaidja Afroso’s music, from Ghana to Maui
By Stephen Fox Okaidja Afroso draws you in, whether on stage or on the phone. He effuses an irresistible combo of warmth, humility, and humanity, on top of being an incredibly skilled dancer, singer, … [Read More...]
Maui County Represented at UN Climate Change Summit
In the last week of September, world leaders came together for the United Nations Climate Change Summit in New York to discuss the current state of the world's climate and sustainability. Maui County … [Read More...]
Maui Chamber Orchestra Plays On
Maui Chamber Orchestra has been going through a reorganization process since its founder and artistic director Robert E. Wills resigned from his post as music director. Following Wills’ resignation, … [Read More...]
Sign Language: Don’t be so bloodthirsty, Scorpio
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Sure, you could bake a traditional apple pie, but these particular guests would probably be more excited if, when they cut into that innocuous crust, they discovered bacon … [Read More...]
Kamehameha Schools Maui Grad to Star in New Netflix Film
Maui native Lindsay Watson is starring in an upcoming Netflix film Finding ‘Ohana, helmed by “Young Sheldon” director Jude Weng. Finding ‘Ohana, now filming on O‘ahu, is Weng’s feature length … [Read More...]
Charter Crisis: After council vote to settle Lahaina Injection Wells lawsuit, administration questions power
[Update: On Oct. 9, Council Chair Kelly King published a letter sent to US Supreme Court clerk Scott Harris to address the "crisis of the charter." "A resolution to appoint special counsel to … [Read More...]
Blood Bank of Hawaii’s October Blood Drive
Blood Bank of Hawaii’s October Blood Drives will take place from Monday, October 14th until Friday October 18th at various Maui locations. October’s Halloween and vampire-themed blood drive is focused … [Read More...]
Hawaiian Lua Kaihewalu Lineage Wahine Workshop at Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Gym
There’s a Hawaiian Lua Kaihewalu Lineage Wahine Workshop at Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Gym on Monday, October 14th. Hawaiian lua is a combat artform native to Hawai‘i. Weapons include pohaku (rocks), … [Read More...]
Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele in The Green Room
Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele will be in The Green Room on Sunday, October 13th. Presented by the Merwin Conservancy, here is an amazing opportunity to attend a talk story session with Hawaiian … [Read More...]
Addams Family Opens! MauiTime’s Maui Movie Theaters & Showtimes | October 10th-October 16th, 2019
ADDAMS FAMILY PG - Animated/Comedy - Creepy fun for the whole family! Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Granny go up against a shady real estate agent who wants them … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Calendar of Events | October 10th-October 16th, 2019
BIG SHOWS ON MAUI CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO - Thu. Oct 10. Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz and being hailed as one of the greatest jazz pianists of his … [Read More...]
Latin American Luncheon at Heritage Hall in Paia
There’s a Latin American Luncheon at Heritage Hall in Paia on Saturday, October 12th. Presented by nonprofit Somos Ohana Nicaragua, the event will celebrate "20 Years of Solidarity in Nicaragua." The … [Read More...]
The Social at Mala Ocean Tavern in Lahaina
Check out ‘The Social’ at Mala Ocean Tavern in Lahaina on Saturday, October 12th. Hosted by photographer David Parias Diaz, attendees can look forward to late night cuisine, tasty libations, and a … [Read More...]
Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Guardian Awards Gala at Andaz Maui Resort
Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Guardian Awards Gala will be at Andaz Maui Resort on Saturday, October 12th. For the fourth annual gala, attendees can celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019 Ocean … [Read More...]
Family Day at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Family Day at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center is happening on Saturday, October 12th. This is a great event for the whole family, your friends, and Maui’s art loving community. There’ll be live art … [Read More...]
R. Carlos Nakai Quartet at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The R. Carlos Nakai Quartet will also be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, October 12th. Nakai is a world-renowned Native American flutist. His quartet consists of the musical talents of … [Read More...]