SPEAKER SOUKI RISES? Maui Representative/American Chemistry Council lobbyist/Speaker Emeritus Joe Souki says he has the votes to regain control over the state House. The legislator who held the Speaker’s title from 1993-1998 apparently cut deals with a bunch of Republicans to do it, but he’s not been shy about telling the press that he’s in. Of course, state Rep. Marcus … [Read more...] about Joe Souki Says He Has Speakership While Sea Shepherd Prepares For Maui Chapter And County Of Maui Puts Wailuku Main Street Association Grant Money Up For Bid
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First Annual Paia North Shore Ukulele Festival
Paia is apparently not too worried about its getting kicked to the curb on the Friday Town parties. Instead of Fourth Friday, on this weekend HawaiiOnTV and Jazz Alley TV will kick off the first annual Paia North Shore ‘Ukulele Festival. The great ‘ukulele music doesn't stop at the borders of Paia either, with venues in Kahului and Pukalani also spreading the music love far and … [Read more...] about First Annual Paia North Shore Ukulele Festival
FirstLight Returns And Gaudi And Gomega And E Hooulu Aloha
THURSDAY, NOV. 22 FIRSTLIGHT RETURNS – The Maui Film Festival returns for its 14th Annual Celebration of Cinema FirstLight: Academy Screenings and is in fact already underway. The 15 day long festival will begin November 18th through the 25th and December 14th through the 30th. The festival will host 42 films and 30 movie premieres in Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle … [Read more...] about FirstLight Returns And Gaudi And Gomega And E Hooulu Aloha
On Ensemble And Point Panic Festival And Keola Beamer And Makahiki Festival
THURSDAY, NOV. 15 FOOD SECURITY – Despite the abundant land and natural resources, Hawaii still imports 85 percent of its food and only has a seven-day supply of food on store shelves at any given time. Scared? You should be. But here's your chance to explore the issues of food security and access to food that's affordable, safe, healthy and culturally acceptable and food that … [Read more...] about On Ensemble And Point Panic Festival And Keola Beamer And Makahiki Festival
Hawaii Helps Solve The Mystery Of Easter Island
The island of Rapa Nui left many juicy mysteries for scientists in the 20th century to unravel. This week, the PBS program NOVA tackles the puzzle of how the islanders built giant stone statues called Moai that remain on the island long after their builders vanished. Much of the show is filmed in Hawaii, where Dr. Terry Hunt, a professor of anthropology at UH Manoa, … [Read more...] about Hawaii Helps Solve The Mystery Of Easter Island