Category Archives: Events

New Safeway To Open Tomorrow

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The new Safeway in Kahului at the Ho’okele Shopping Center located at 1090 Hookele St., will be opening tomorrow. The new Safeway will be over 57,000 square feet and include Starbucks, a pharmacy, Bank of Hawaii, Coinstar, Redbox, Western Union, food bars, a gas station, and wi-fi.

Staff from the old Safeway on Kamehameha Avenue will now staff the new store in Kahului along with newly added additional staff. Ho’okele Shopping Center will eventually add additional retailers as well as a drive thru restaurant.

Safeway can also be found throughout Maui in Wailuku, Lahaina and Kihei.

Kihei Fire

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Current photos and video footage of the smoke from the current fire in Kihei. We hope that everyone effected is safe! We will try to keep you updated as information becomes available.

Obon Festival Paia

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The traditional Obon Celebration was brought over to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants. The tradition has continued throughout the years as a cultural and religious celebration that includes dancing and music.

Paia Mantokuji Mission will be holding the Obon Dance & Festival on both Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th. The Mission is located at 253 Hana Highway.

On both Friday and Saturday nights, services will begin at 6:00 pm. At 6:30 pm food booths will be opening for food and refreshment purchases. Friday Night at 7:00 pm Maui Taiko will be performing. Saturday night at 7:00 Zenshin Daiko will be performing. Both Friday and Saturday night will conclude with the traditional Bon Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

This is a free family friendly event!

64th Annual Makawao Rodeo

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Starting Thursday, July 4th and running through Sunday, July 7th is the 64th Annual Makawao Rodeo at the Oskie Rice Arena. This four day event is a favorite for locals and visitors to attend every year during the 4th of July holiday celebration.

The Makawao Parade is one of the highlights for the event. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 6th starting at 9:00 am. The parade is full of colorful floats, decorated horses, and lots of people marching along the route.

The schedule starts on July 4 with the prelims for the qualifying. On Friday the 5th, it’s BullBash. Gates will open at 4:00 pm with the show scheduled to begin at 6:30. On this day expect a beer garden and food vendors.  On Saturday, July 6th, gates will open at 1:00 pm with the rodeo starting at 3:00 pm. Rodeo events include mugging, barrels, and sheep riding! On the final day Sunday, July 7th, gates will open at 10:00 am and the rodeo will begin at 12:30 pm. Sunday’s events include the finals and awards presentation.

Guests in attendance may want to bring an umbrella for shelter from various weather elements. Seating is provided by bleachers so plan accordingly.

Streetlight Cadence Plays At McCoy Studio Theatre

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Alternative folk pop sensation Streetlight Cadence will be performing at McCoy Studio Theater tomorrow, Friday, June 28th at 7:30 pm.

The band got their start in 2010 in Honolulu playing for tourists. Their live performances show their enormous love for music. Streetlight Cadence is a family friendly group whose music is enjoyed by fans of all ages.

Streetlight Cadence has won two successive Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for Alternative Album of the Year as well as multiple Battle of the Band Competitions. Now based in Los Angeles, the band continues to play in both conventional and non-conventional concerts.

Cash only food menu will be available in the McCoy Courtyard before the show starting at 5:30 pm.