Friday, 4 p.m. Head down to the airport from Makawao feeling like I’m forgetting something major. Turns out it’s just the baby. 4:25 The hubby and I are shocked at how empty the airport is. Seriously, it’s dead. Oddly, there are still boatloads of TSA workers. 5:05 Finally on the airplane even though technically, we’re supposed to be landing in Oahu in a few minutes. 5:06 … [Read more...] about One-Day Trip
The Music of Fireworks Friday (July 4) Concert begins at 6 p.m. fireworks begin at 8 .m. library lawn on Front St. at Lahaina Harbor, Lahaina. [EVENT] The Fourth of July is a holiday where you can really lay waste to your eardrums, but then again the celebration of Independence is probably worth it. This year, the Lahaina Town Concert in the park will help you get in the … [Read more...] about
Bon Odori
Obon season is here. Throughout the summer, across the island, people of all ages and walks of life will take part in the colorful, musical and culturally significant tradition of Bon Odori or “Bon Dance,” which is directly related to Japanese and Buddhist cultures. Bon Odori originated in Japan around 500 years ago during the Muromachi period (1336-1573,) … [Read more...] about Bon Odori
That’s My Girl
How do you bond with your kids? Some mothers take their daughters to the Macy’s MAC counter. Others have them save up for an Oahu trip to Sephora or a fancy new pair of patent leather, glittery, totally-impractical-for-the-playground pair of slippers. I’ll be honest and say that these types of “Mommy and Me” outings and purchases irk the hell out me–especially when they … [Read more...] about That’s My Girl
Elmo! Friday – Sunday (June 27-29) various times at Castle Theater, Maui Arts and Cultural Center [FAMILY] What a whole bunch of young adults don’t know is that Elmo is actually second generation Sesame Street. What I mean is that when I was at prime Sesame Street watching age, Elmo wasn’t around. Sure, he may have been a twinkle in some puppet maker’s eye, but he wasn’t … [Read more...] about