BEST BUFFET KA’ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL The Tiki Terrace at the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel is legendary for their buffet, and readers of MauiTime recognize real. The breakfast buffet is filled with every selection you’d want to start your day off, and something to please every person in your party: juice, tea, coffee; local Maui fruits; eggs, […]
Maui County Council Chair Mike White will NOT seek reelection this year
Yep, Maui County Council Chair Mike White just pulled a Paul Ryan and announced that he’s calling it quits this year as a Maui County elected official. “After much thought and contemplation, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Maui County Council in 2018 and will retire at the end […]
Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
The Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival will take place from Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15. There will be jam sessions, workshops, a vintage steel guitar exhibit, silent auction and ho‘olaule‘a activities. Events will take place at the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. Go online for a full list of events. Free. Schedule: […]
Kika Kila: How Geri Valdriz helps keep the fire burning for steel guitars
Growing up on Oahu in the 1960s and ‘70s, Geri Valdriz and his friends listened to the blues. “In my generation, that’s the kind of music we listened to–we never played Hawaiian music,” he told me recently. Then he started reading interviews of his favorite blues artists, and was surprised to find them citing […]
Here’s how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018 Maui-style
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Don’t stress because we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re part of a couple lovin’ it up, a single on the mingle or you just don’t care, please check out these Valentine’s Days happenings on Maui and celebrate LOVE! QUEEN KA‘AHUMANU CENTER – Until Wed. Feb 14. It’s the […]
Maui County Council is on verge of making Kaanapali public beach access parking even worse
There’s a lot of garbage on social media these days, but one of the best things I’ve seen lately is the Access Denied! Surf? Fish? Dive group on Facebook. Here, Westside residents and activists like Kai Nishiki and Randy Draper post photos, videos and information about their fights to stop big resorts from encroaching on […]
2018 Maui New Year’s Events
Ring in the new year in classic Maui style, with festive dinners, booming fireworks, rockin’ parties and live entertainment. Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY – Until Sun. Dec 31. The Champagne Hale at the Cliff House will offer a Holiday pop-up bar and lounge Dec. 28-31 from 4-8pm. Guests will experience the finest […]
Hula O Na Keiki at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
The 27th annual Hula O Na Keiki will take place at the Ka`anapali Beach Hotel on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. It’s Maui’s sole keiki-only hula competition and is for dancers ages 5-17. See kahiko and auana hula styles, cultural displays and workshops. $6-$25. Friday: Continuous Entertainment 9am-4pm, Keiki Competition 4:30-9pm; Saturday: Keiki […]
TIKI BAR AND GRILL HAPPY HOUR
Daily from 3-6pm, $4 Bud Light and Amber Bock drafts, $4.50 Big Wave and Bikini Blond drafts, $7 drink of the day. Food specials start at 5pm and ends at 6pm with 25 percent off your dinner entree in the restaurant
Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
The 16th annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest will be at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 16. As part of the Festivals of Aloha, this year’s falsetto contest is themed Aloha ka Ho`i a ka Holokahiki–”Beloved is the sailors return home as they join in the celebration of the return of Hokule`a and […]
First Na Hale O Maui Golf Tournament raises $30,000 for Maui affordable homes
The first Na Hale O Maui Golf Tournament raised $30,000 to support the construction of 12 new permanently affordable homes in Lahaina. The tournament–hosted by Discovery Land–was held July 16 at the Makena Golf & Beach Club. The new three- and four-bedroom homes will benefit low and moderate-income island families; families that work and/or live in […]
16th Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest wants applicants
The 2017 Festivals of Aloha committee is seeking contestants for the 16th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest. Applicants who at least 18 and have not released a recording for sale are eligible to apply; contestants will be judged on the following criteria: vocals/music, Hawaiian language and overall presentation. The deadline for applications is Sept. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Buffet on Maui: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
BEST BUFFET KA‘ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL Big up’s to Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel for being Maui’s best buffet! Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Easter or your favorite person’s birthday–this is definitely where you should go. First, the location is incredible. Second, KBH is legendary. But most importantly, the menu dishes served are well-portioned (big) and the […]
Register for the annual Hula O Na Keiki at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
Until July 1, participants can register for the annual Hula O Na Keiki at Ka`anapali Beach Hotel. The hula event is currently seeking halau submissions. It’s Maui’s only solo hula competition, and is open to keiki ages 5-12 and opio ages 13-17. The celebration marks their 27th year, and will take place Nov. 10-11. Cost TBA. […]
Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Kaanapali Beach Hotel and Queen Kaahumanu Center
The Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival will take place at the Ka`anapali Beach Hotel and Queen Ka`ahumanu Center from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. The ninth annual event will be family-friendly and educational with lots of steel guitar performances by students and visiting musicians. There’ll also be a Ho`olaulea-Hawaiian Pageant, singing, hula, jam sessions and more. […]
Annual Hula O Na Keiki Hula Competition at Kaanapali Beach Hotel
The 26th annual Hula O Na Keiki Hula Competition will take place at the Ka`anapali Beach Hotel. It starts this Friday, Nov. 11 and goes through Sunday, Nov. 13. It’s a solo hula competition for keiki aged 5-17 years old and one of the most profound Hawaiian culture activities on Maui. There will be Hawaiian education, arts […]