Somos Ohana Nicaragua is holding a Christmas and Central American Craft Fair on Nov. 19. You can expect lots of opportunities for conscious-minded holiday shopping, including great handmade gifts that will surely be a true treasure for your family and friends. Somos Ohana Nicaragua is a local nonprofit that raises funds for schools and educational projects in Central […]
Somehow, We Forgot Leilani Farm Sanctuary In Our Annual Charity Gift Guide
Any accounting of nonprofits around the county and their needs this holiday season is going to be incomplete, but in this case we actually intended to get Leilani Farm Sanctuary into the issue (click here to read it). But for one reason or another, they never got our initial inquiry. Anyway, here’s their write-up. There’s […]
Maui Police To Increase Traffic Enforcement During Holiday Season
Bet you didn’t see this one coming: the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Section will boost their traffic enforcement during the last two weeks of November. ” Officers will be on the lookout for those who are speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and using Mobile Electronic Devices while driving,” said Sergeant William Hankins of the Maui PD’s Traffic […]
Natural Vibrations and Willie Kalikimaka and The John Grover Band and First Light Film Festival
FRIDAY, DEC. 13 RETRO ‘80S DANCE PARTY – Lahaina’s Second Friday Town Party means Retro ’80s Night at Hard Rock Cafe. Don your best ’80s gear and enter for a chance at winning a $100 Visa gift card for the best costume. DJ Ron will keep the beats coming while Happy Hour drink specials will […]
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 […]
Gabriel Iglesias and World AIDS Day and Gannons Winter Wonderland and Harps And Horns
THURSDAY, NOV. 28 KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL THANKSGIVING – The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel invites you to a Thanksgiving Holiday feast featuring a rotisserie roasted turkey complete with all the traditional trimmings. There will also be island-inspired treats like Kiawe roasted prime rib, crab legs, poke and more. The feast continues with live music (5pm-8pm) and hula […]
This Wednesday, Dec. 4: Holiday Movie Month
Ambrosia Red Carpet Movie Night officially kicks off the festivities by dedicating December to “Holiday” themed flicks. Enjoy a festive movie all month long to distract from your mid-week woes. Visit their website for more information on the film of the week! Free popcorn and Happy Hour prices until 9pm await your libation needs. No […]
Randall Rospond and Paul Ogata and Makawao Third Friday and Funk Da End Of Da World
THURSDAY, DEC. 20 LAMB & SYRAH TASTING – The third event in its Food & Wine Education series, The Makena Beach & Golf Resort is hosting a Lamb and Syrah (Shiraz) tasting. With the help of Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo, the event will focus on the dark-skinned variety grape that produces a powerful red wine. […]
Gabriel Iglesias and Christmas Cabaret and Rita Rudner and Led Zepplica
THURSDAY, DEC. 13 ICE SKATING! – The Westin Ka’anapali adds a whimsical winter touch to Maui’s tropical landscape with “Skating by the Sea, a Westin Ka’anapali Holiday.” Transforming its outdoor Ocean Lawn into a 1,000 square foot hybrid ice skating rink with views of the Pacific Ocean, guests will be able to skate with a […]
Ozomatli and Kealii Reichel and Jimi Hendrix Tribute and Guys With Issues
THURSDAY, NOV. 29 FIRST NIGHT – Hele mai for the Hui No‘eau’s “First Night,” an evening commemorating Hui Holidays 2012 (which runs through Dec 24). Hui Holidays is one of eight annual exhibitions featuring a range of whimsical artwork and gifts (sold at affordable prices). Artists will be creating jewelry, ceramics, prints, fiber, photography, glass, […]