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Angel Award Presented

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Congratulations to Anne-Marie Forsythe the recipient of the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center’s Angel Award. The award was presented to Forsythe during the Art Affair event that took place in February.

Forsythe has been a leader in arts education throughout the community. After starting at Hui as a registrar 13 years ago, she is now deputy director. She has implemented programs that include field trips for school age children, and generating hundreds of new visiting artists from around the world. Forsythe gets her greatest since of accomplishment seeing the youth field trips at Hui. Much of her efforts have been towards Maui’s keiki having access to visual arts.

Congratulations again Anne-Marie on your well deserved accomplishment!

Dance Class Available

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L.A. Dance Project will be holding a dance class for intermediate level dancers on Wednesday, March 13th at 5:00 pm in the Omori Room A at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Veteran dancer Nathan Makolandra is hosting the class. Dancers can expect a high energy class with a lot of floor work. Be sure to wear socks and comfortable clothing.

Nathan is a graduate of the famous Juilliard School. He began his dancing and choreography career in South Carolina. His choreography has been featured on the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance.

Registration is required for $10. Those who registered for the dance class will have a $5 discount toward purchasing a ticket to the L.A. Dance Project performance being held on Thursday, March 14th.

 

 

Available To See!

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Open Today, Friday March 8th, From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

1786 Halama

Prime Oceanfront! 3 bedroom beach house and detached 2 bedroom cottage with a 400+ square foot storage room offer a variety of living options. Owned PV and solar hot water systems add to the incredible value of this property.

Open Today, Friday March 8th, From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

370 Kai Malu

Wailea’s Sweetheart Value! Wake up to ocean views or entertain on your expanded lanai and greenbelt views. Enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath townhouse with 2 car garage ready to move into. Fitness center, infinity edge pool, spa and recreation center amenities.

Open Tomorrow, Saturday March 9th, From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

3145 Waiea

Gorgeous home ideally located in Wailea Kai-close to Keawakapu Beach! This palatial residence with 4 bedrooms beautifully incorporates the flow of the home into one of the largest yards with secluded pool in the neighborhood.

Makawao Steak House Closes

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Members of the upcountry community were deeply saddened at the closure of Makawao Steak House. The restaurant closed its doors Sunday after a two-year financial loss. The restaurant had been in business for more then 40 years.

Makawao Steak House was originally owned by the Eneim family. It started as a store, but was converted to a restaurant to accommodate the theater next door. The hope in the community is that whomever is the new owner will keep the Makawao Steak House tradition.

Many have taken to the Makawao Steak House Facebook page sharing memories, favorite dishes, and sending well wishes. The restaurant will be truly missed.

 

Tavana At McCoy Studio Theater

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Saturday March 9th at the McCoy Studio Theater one-man band Tavana will be performing. Tavana comes from Honolulu and uses electronic drum triggers with his feet to accompany him on not only the guitar, but the banjo, ukulele, and lap steel. All this while singing island inspired rock and blues music.

Nominated for Best Contemporary Album in 2017 at the Na Hoku Hanohhano Awards, he just finished touring in Canada, Japan, and the Mainland. He has previously been a supporting act for such musicians at Shakey Graves and Alabama Shakes. Tavana has also recorded with Eddie Vedder and Chris Chorney among others.

The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30. Entrees provided by A.K. Cafe available for purchase in the McCoy Courtyard (cash only preferred) starting at 5:30.