Maui's only drive-in movie theater has officially closed. After operating for seven years, the permanent outdoor movie screen has been taken down. The island's original drive-in theater, which closed in 1967, was recreated at UH Maui College with the help of filmmaker Ken Martinez Burgmaier. But with new construction at the college now complete, it was time for the state’s … [Read more...] about Maui Drive In Movie Theater Now Gone
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Akaku YBEAM Grads Get Practical Experience
Alumni of Akaku’s youth program will now have an opportunity to gain field production work in the real world. Graduates of Akaku’s Youth Broadband Education & Awareness Mentoring training certification (YBEAM) will have the opportunity to use their skills as participants in Akaku Youth Media Exchange (AYME), taking their training to the next level. Kat Tracy, Akaku’s Director … [Read more...] about Akaku YBEAM Grads Get Practical Experience
Art Competition Offers Maui Kids Chance To Go To Japan
Hawaii’s keiki can win a trip to Japan by showing off their artistic skills in the 2014 Dream Car Art Contest. Students age 15 years and younger are invited to enter a drawing of “Your Dream Car” for the 2014 contest–hosted by Toyota Hawaii. One winner could score a trip to Japan to participate in the Toyota Motor Corporation world competition. Each entry must follow a … [Read more...] about Art Competition Offers Maui Kids Chance To Go To Japan
Community Raises Nearly One Hundred Thousand Dollars For Maui Culinary Academy
This year’s annual Noble Chef benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy at the University of Hawaii Maui College exceeded its goals with nearly $100,000 in funds raised. The 17th annual fundraiser, held Oct. 26 in Wailea, amassed the money to help support program development and growth of the award-winning Culinary Academy. The money also will be earmarked to support the Noble Chef … [Read more...] about Community Raises Nearly One Hundred Thousand Dollars For Maui Culinary Academy
BioBeetle Wins Green Nomination
Maui’s Bio-Beetle ECO rental car company won a slot as a top 10 finalist in the People & Planet Award for Green Businesses. The fall competition is run by Green America–a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to help create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Bio-Beetle–the first and only rental car company in the world with cars fueled … [Read more...] about BioBeetle Wins Green Nomination