Meetings on the proposed 2020 fiscal year budget will be held throughout Maui County in April, announced Councilmember Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, chair of the council’s Economic Development and Budget Committee. “I look forward to the committee visiting all areas of our county to receive community input where our constituents live,” said Rawlins-Fernandez. “We need the public’s […]
Comeback Kid: The Son of Bob Interview That (Almost) Wasn’t
[In celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday, the annual Bob Fest will be held at the Lahaina Civic Center on Saturday Feb. 9. This honors the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers having played here during their 1979 World Tour. Marley’s son, Ky-Mani Marley, will headline the star-studded event (which runs from 1pm-10pm), as […]
‘Love Over All’ Ky-Mani Marley on music, legacy, and the 40th anniversary of his father’s 1979 tour
In celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday, the annual Bob Fest will be held at the Lahaina Civic Center on Saturday Feb. 9. This honors the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers having played here during their 1979 World Tour. Marley’s son, Ky-Mani Marley, will headline the star-studded event (which runs from 1pm-10pm), as […]
Community Design Workshops for West Maui Community Plan
Community opinion about the future of West Maui is being sought by the County of Maui Department of Planning. The department will host a series of community design workshops from Feb. 4 to 7, where the public can provide input on how West Maui should plan for preservation and change over the next 20 years. […]
Maui Jim Maui Classic Basketball Tournament at Lahaina Civic Center
The Maui Jim Maui Classic Basketball Tournament will be at Lahaina Civic Center on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th. Now in its third year, this year’s tournament will be hosted by Oregon State University. The two-day tournament will feature two games per day, ‘ono local food trucks, many opportunities to win Maui Jim […]
Primary Candidates Night at Lahaina Civic Center
Primary Candidates Night will happen at Lahaina Civic Center on Wednesday, July 25th. Hosted by the West Maui Taxpayers Association, attend this Primary Candidate Night in the Social Hall. There’ll be candidates for Maui Mayor, the West Maui County Council seat, state representatives and more. Free. 5:00pm. Lahaina Civic Center, (1840 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Lahaina); Westmaui.org […]
General Fiyah and Three Houses Down at Lahaina Civic Center
General Fiyah and Three Houses Down will perform at the Lahaina Civic Center on Saturday, April 28. Join a musical celebration of Hawai‘i and New Zealand’s finest performing in collaboration. Bring the whole family to the Westside for a skankin’ night of roots, rock and reggae vibes. $25 pre-sale tickets are available at YNVU Clothing in […]
Maoli’s 10 Year Anniversary Concert at Lahaina Civic Center
Maoli’s 10-year anniversary concert will happen at the Lahaina Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 13. Maoli will perform some of their newest island hits like “Is This Love,” “Let It Go” and “Prisoner.” Special guests will join them on stage, including Nuff Sedd, Sly Dog and TFlatz. $35. 5pm. Lahaina Civic Center, (1840 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Lahaina); Maolimusic.com […]
Maui Jim Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center
It’s time for the annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational. It’ll take place at the Lahaina Civic Center from Monday, Nov. 20 to Wednesday, Nov. 22. Hosted by Chaminade University, the 34th annual event will feature three days of championship rounds. Monday starts Game 1: Marquette vs. VCU; Game 2: Wichita State vs. California; Game 3: Notre Dame […]
West Maui Community Disaster Planning Meeting at Lahaina Civic Center
There’s a West Maui Community Disaster Planning Meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center on Thursday, June 15. Michele Liberty, Maui County Director and Disaster Program Director of the Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter will present a talk on emergency sheltering. In addition, Charnan Carroll, Disaster Preparedness Specialist of the Maui County Emergency Management Agency, will talk about personal […]
The Best Earth Day Celebrations and Events on Maui
Sure, saving the planet is difficult work, but that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to have some fun while doing it. Here’s a rundown on all the local festivities celebrating Earth Day. No matter your specific cause, there’s a great event for you. EARTH DAY SCAVENGER HUNT FUNDRAISER: ‘IT’S ALL ABOUT BEING GREEN’ – […]
Maui’s first Pacific Ink Tattoo and Art Expo at Lahaina Civic Center
Maui’s First Pacific Ink Tattoo Expo will happen at the Lahaina Civic Center from Friday, April 7 to Sunday, April 9. This is Maui’s first tattoo expo ever, so make sure to cruise by for a tattoo by local and visiting artists or just check out art displays, contests, vendors, keiki activities and live entertainment. About 60 […]
West Maui Taxpayers Association 2016 Candidates Night at Lahaina Civic Center
The West Maui Taxpayers Association (WMTA) is presenting their 2016 Candidates Night on Thursday, Aug. 25. All candidates that will appear on the West Maui ballot have been invited to attend (though Mayor McCheese, pictured here, is not actually up for reelection this year and thus not expected to attend). Here’s a chance to learn about many of […]
Maui Celebrity Series presents Cheech and Chong at the Lahaina Civic Center
The Maui Celebrity Series presents Cheech & Chong in concert this Saturday, April 30 at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheatre. The iconic comedic duo is known for their no-holds-barred routines. The evening will also host special guest Brian Evans and a lineup of local comics. 8pm. $45+ Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheatre (1840 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina), mauicelebrityseries.com -Marina Satoafaiga […]
Help Lahainaluna’s boarding program at this year’s A Taste of Aloha fundraiser
This Saturday, The Lahainaluna High School Boarding Program gets a much needed “Taste of Aloha” at the Lahaina Civic Center. Shaun Saribay, Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise, Kona Brewing Company, Pi Artisan Pizzeria, Twyla Kukahiko, Chef Lyndon Honda of Laulima Events and Catering, the Lahainaluna Foundation, Lahainaluna Boarders Association and many supporting sponsors will pull together […]
Maui Police Commission Meeting This Wednesday At UH Maui College
For many years, the Maui Police Commission met in the “Chief’s Conference Room,” a special chamber in the Maui Police Department’s imposing Wailuku headquarters. The room was not generally accessible to the public, and anyone who wasn’t a cop needed to provide identification and get a special escort through the station to get to the […]