The Maui Sugar Cane Train will be offering All Aboard Holiday Express evening train rides from Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 25. From Lahaina’s Pu`ukolii Station, the train will head to the Ka`anapali Station, stop at the trestle bridge and finally head back to the Pu`ukolii Station. Santa will ride, too, and give a free toy to the […]
‘Mary Poppins’ Broadway Musical at Iao Theater in Wailuku
The run of the musical Mary Poppins at the Iao Theater starts Friday, Nov. 25 and goes through Sunday, Dec. 11. This is a fabulous family-friendly event for all! Check out this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure while everyone’s favorite nanny performs on stage with a crew of talented Maui actors. Show times are Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm and […]
Hui Noeau holiday gift shop Grand Opening
The Hui No`eau will hold the grand opening of their annual holiday gift shop this Monday, Nov. 21. This annual holiday shopping fiesta is regarded as one of the best places to find holiday gifts that really reflect Maui and Hawaii. There will be museum-quality stocking stuffers and many rare and individual gifts for your closest friends, […]
Start your holiday shopping early at the Schaefer Gallery’s Uniques Gift Shop
The Uniques Gallery Gift Shop is open for holiday shopping from Sunday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Dec., 20. Located at Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Schaefer Gallery, everyone’s welcome to shop for holiday gifts made by local artists. This special holiday boutique will have lots of surprises in store including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, plants body products, […]
Ice Sculpting at Lahaina Cannery Mall
Have you ever thought about being an ice sculptor on a tropical island? Well, here’s your chance to join Hawaii’s amazing ice sculptors. This two-day ice sculpting event will take place at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Sculptors from the Hawaiian Islands and Japan will demonstrate skills and techniques to transform blocks of ice into gorgeous art. […]
Christmas and Central American Craft Sale at Somos Ohana
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, […]