Each season, as Christmas descends on us, our time, energy, and attention can be pulled in multiple directions as we negotiate family time, parties, and the incoming swells. One thing that’s important to pencil into your schedule, however, are events that support causes we can all get behind: annual non-profit fundraisers, which give us an opportunity to give back while … [Read more...] about Celebrate Friendship and Inclusion: Best Buddies presents their first annual Holiday Friendship Jam Fundraiser
Maui Street Market: UH Maui College hosts local vendors for a one-of-a-kind evening event
In recent years, Maui has been upping its game in terms of evening events to bring the community together. From the array of Friday town parties to the Sunday Market and beyond, Maui residents have been showing up at family-friendly events en masse. Next week, there will be another opportunity to experience delicious food, entertainment, and festivities at a community-centered … [Read more...] about Maui Street Market: UH Maui College hosts local vendors for a one-of-a-kind evening event
‘The Biggest, Nutsest Waves in the World’ – Maui showcases pros at Jaws Challenge and Beachwaver Maui Pro surfing contests
Each winter, a certain energy enters the air over Maui. The salty spray begins to coat everything within miles of the shoreline, and an electricity runs through the North Shore. In the distant Pacific, typhoons and storms generate masses of ocean energy that send swells pumping toward the the island, hitting the shoreline from Ha‘iku to Paukukalo and wrapping around Mauna … [Read more...] about ‘The Biggest, Nutsest Waves in the World’ – Maui showcases pros at Jaws Challenge and Beachwaver Maui Pro surfing contests
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar: The cafe-bar’s new owners share a vision of creating a welcoming and beautiful community hub in Pa‘ia Town
Right off the busy streets of Pa‘ia, down a side lane and tucked inconspicuously between buildings, an adorable oasis of a coffee shop has been quietly transforming into a community hot spot. Tucked away off Hana Highway, Paia Bay Coffee & Bar has been bringing a piece of the jungle to the middle of Maui’s favorite beach town. Its beautiful setting features an array of … [Read more...] about Paia Bay Coffee & Bar: The cafe-bar’s new owners share a vision of creating a welcoming and beautiful community hub in Pa‘ia Town
Augie T’s Last Stand: Talking story with Hawai‘i’s comedy legend before his final tour stops at the MACC
With classic, island-style humor, Augie T has been a mainstay of the Hawai‘i comedy scene for decades. This Friday, Augie T will take the stage at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center for his “Last Stand” event at the Castle Theater, with guests Daryl Bonilla and Jose Dynamite. This event is a part of Augie’s final comedy tour. After 27 years of performing, the classic comedian … [Read more...] about Augie T’s Last Stand: Talking story with Hawai‘i’s comedy legend before his final tour stops at the MACC