This year’s Na Mele O Maui Song and Art Competition–held at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Dec. 5–featured Maui county students from 16 schools. The 41st annual competition–the Valley Isle’s only county wide Hawaiian song and art competition–is dedicated to the preservation of native culture. It was designed to perpetuate Hawaiian music, language and arts. The competition … [Read more...] about Na Mele O Maui Song Competition Results
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Tower of Power And War and Shamanic Dub Hip Hop and Christmas With Napua Greig and Hui Noeau First Night
THURSDAY, DEC. 5 RANDALL ROSPOND – Catch Randall Rospond at Fleetwood's on Front Street this Thursday (and every first Thursday of the month). A staple in Maui’s local music scene, Maui’s hillbilly often sings songs about freedom and acceptance. The “gently spiritual” musician has also recently released a CD titled Trio Live. It's a product of the collaboration between him and … [Read more...] about Tower of Power And War and Shamanic Dub Hip Hop and Christmas With Napua Greig and Hui Noeau First Night
Volta Installing New EV Charging Station In Kaanapali
Those hesitant to purchase an electric vehicle for fear of not having enough charge to cross the island can rest a bit easier. Volta Industries–which designs, installs and maintains EV charging stations free of charge–is installing its very first charging station on Maui next month. The charging station will be located in Ka‘anapali in front of Whaler’s Village parking garage. … [Read more...] about Volta Installing New EV Charging Station In Kaanapali
The Kittinger Jump Kicks Off New Concert Series At The Sports Page
The dark and climate-controlled Sports Page has been a Kihei fixture on Game Day for years. But when I got the call that they will soon start a concert series, I thought, more power to them, but where will they fit it in? Turns out the bar is getting a mini-makeover. A new stage is being built, complete with a new sound system and extra insulation, and they plan to pump it. … [Read more...] about The Kittinger Jump Kicks Off New Concert Series At The Sports Page
HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE New Movie Review
The new Hunger Games won me over immediately, with an opening that not only sets the scene but addresses a problem I had with the previous film. We begin with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), survivor of the kill-or-be-killed “games,” hunting in the woods. She kills an animal with her bow and, for a moment, hallucinates that she’s killed a person instead. It’s a shocking moment, … [Read more...] about HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE New Movie Review