Pele – Hawai‘i's Force of Creation with George Kahumoku Jr. will be at Island Fresh Cafe in Pa‘ia on Saturday, July 14th. George Kahumoku Jr., Hawaiian cultural practitioner, will share history and stories of Pele, a goddess that's revered in Hawaiian culture for her power and force. Learn about native Hawaiian plants that embody Pele, ho‘okupu (gifts) that honor Pele, and a … [Read more...] about Pele – Hawai‘i’s Force of Creation with George Kahumoku Jr. at Island Fresh Cafe in Paia
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Talk on Kaho`olawe Restoration at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center
A Talk on Kaho‘olawe Restoration will take place at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center on Friday, Feb. 23. Paul Higashino, Restoration Manager for the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC), will speak on the past, present and future of watershed restoration at Kaho‘olawe. He’ll focus on the Restoration Program’s achievements in planting, erosion control and the … [Read more...] about Talk on Kaho`olawe Restoration at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center
Quizunderstand: What do you know about visitor spending on Maui during 2017?
1. Visitor spending to all four major Hawaiian islands rose in the first 11 months of 2017, according to a Dec. 28, 2017 statement from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, though Maui’s growth was the lowest of them all. How much did visitor spending grow on Maui? A. 2.7 percent B. 3.4 percent C. 4.0 percent D. 5.3 percent E. 6.0 percent 2. According to a Dec. 30, 2017 Maui … [Read more...] about Quizunderstand: What do you know about visitor spending on Maui during 2017?
King Kamehameha Day at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center this Sunday, June 11. The day obviously honors Kamehameha, the first King of Hawaii, and there will be blessings, live music, cultural activities, live performances and keiki activities. Free. 10am. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, (275 W. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-4325; Queenkaahumanucenter.com Photo: Flickr/ … [Read more...] about King Kamehameha Day at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Kumu Kahua Theatre at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Kamu Kahua Theatre will be presenting Uchina Aloha this Friday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. It will be a warm tale of the generations that came from Hawaii’s Okinawan families. The story will cover change of culture, Japanese culture and its prevalence in the Hawaiian Islands and specific experiences. The original playwright is … [Read more...] about Kumu Kahua Theatre at Maui Arts and Cultural Center