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Art Festival

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Starting this Saturday, October 5th and running through December 29th each weekend is the Arts Festival Lahaina. Hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The Art Festival is held at the Lahaina Arts Society at Lahaina Cannery Mall. Here you can view all local Maui artists works. Artwork presented includes photography, painting, pottery and jewelry. Shoppers will be able to talk with these local artists while they shop. Tents will be set up on the lawn by Starbucks. It’s a great time to look for that unique gift for someone special!

 

 

Lahaina Tenants Receive Positive News

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Over 250 residents of Front Street Apartments in Lahaina received good news. Governor David Ige signed a bill to keep rents from increasing to market prices. Hawaii Finance and Development Corporation will begin negotiations with the Front Street Apartments owners in the hopes of acquiring the property.

Owners of the affordable housing apartments originally wanted to raise the rent rates to market value by August 2019. Hawaii Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) have put a hold until August 2020 for now while court proceedings filed by tenants are completed or until HHFDC can purchase the property.

HHFDC is undergoing the due diligence process for appraisal and funding of the apartments. Although the saga isn’t fully over, there is hope for the tenants that a solution is around the corner and that they will be able to maintain their residences.

Hawaii Champions Cup

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Attention tennis fans! Hawaii Champions Cup will be taking place May 4th and May 5th in Lahaina at the Royal Lahaina Resort.

Legendary tennis stars John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Tommy Hass, and Mark Philippoussis will be playing in this event. Players will be playing in a semi-final match with those two winners playing in a championship game.

Starting at 2:00 pm on Saturday, is the Charity Kids Clinic. At 3:00 pm play with pros Session #1 includes Hass and Chang. Session #2 includes pros McEnroe and Philippoussis at 4:00 pm. The evening will conclude with a VIP Player Party.

On Sunday, May 5th, doors will open at 1:00 pm. Game 1 featuring Hass and Philippoussis begins at 2:00 pm, Game 2 between McEnroe and Chang is scheduled for 3:00 pm. Finals match for the two winners will be at 4:00 pm.

Varies ticket package available here.

Hawaiian Music Series

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Mitch Kepa will be performing this Thursday, February 28th, as part of the Hawaiian Music Series that takes place on the last Thursday of the month. This free concert will take place at the Historic Baldwin Home Lawn from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Mitch has been a performer for more than 30 years. His styles include classic Hawaiian Slack key along with contemporary acoustic guitar. This combination has led to his development of a unique musical style.

Seating is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis. Blankets, mats, and low beach chairs welcome. Come enjoy Hawaiian music and the joy of local community!

Chinese New Year 2019

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Happy Chinese New Year! 2019 is the year of the Pig! Chinese New Year officially kicks off today February 5th. The zodiac symbols repeat every 12 years. The next time you will have a year of the Pig will be in 2031.

The symbolic feeding the dragon is a tradition done to bring good luck. Red envelopes are fed to the dragon by those seeking good fortune. If you’ve never had a chance to experience this it is truly a fun sight to see!

A full day of celebration is scheduled to take place on February 8th in Lahaina. Lions will dance through the streets of Lahaina and there will be plenty of festivities at the Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse at 858 Front St. Chinese New Year exhibits will be on display beginning Monday, February 4th through Thursday, February 7th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Wo Hing Museum.

On Saturday, February 9th Lahaina Cannery will have the traditional “feeding of the lions” from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Martial arts display an firecrackers during the celebration, or come out at 1:00 pm for a pre-celebration hula performance!

On Sunday February 10th the Tiki Terrace Restaurant located at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel will host the Year of the Pig brunch buffet. Buffet will include shrimp egg fu young, braised short ribs and noodles. Reservations are a must!

Queen Kaahumanu Center will be hosting two different events for Chinese New Year. First event will be held on Sunday, February 10th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The annual event will consist of martial arts demonstration, fireworks, lion dance, and crafts for keiki under the age of 12. On Saturday, February 16th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm the Chinese New Year Festival will be held at the Queen Kaahumanu Center. Activities include good luck photos with ancient lion head, calligraphy writing, keiki ribbon dancing, plus so much more! This will be a fun event for the entire family!

The Grand Wailea Hotel has posted via their website that you can experience the Lion Dance in the resort lobby tomorrow, Wednesday February 6th at 4:00 pm.

In Paia, Maui Mediation Services will be celebrating tonight from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Flatbread Co. This annual fundraiser will feature a silent auction with items from Grand Wailea, Maui Laser Tag, and many others! A portion of all pizza sales throughout the evening will be donated to Maui Mediation Services.

So many events its impossible to choose just one! As more events unfold we will keep you updated! Enjoy the celebrations! Gong hei fat choy!