Yesterday, Bob Hansen of the Hansen Ohana, attended the Maui Planning Commission hearing where they approved the Makena Hotel plan. The plan is to renovate the hotel from over 300 units to undo 50 much larger units. Units will sell from $1.9 million to $6 million. In addition, they will build a few beach homes to sell and a 76 unit hotel to rent.
Please check your local newspaper for details and updates of the project!
Banyan Tree Fine Art Fair is this Sunday and Monday at Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina. Come meet talented local artists and enjoy live music this weekend! Founded in 1967, Lahaina Arts Society supports, showcased and mentors local artists.
Artwork pieces include, jewelry, paintings, ceramics, wood carvings, baskets and many more. Check out the Lahaina Arts Society website here for information on featured artists, events and membership information.
The 41st annual Seabury Craft Fair is this Saturday May 10th from 9 am to 4 pm. An annual tradition held each year before Mother’s day. Enjoy good food, live entertainment, and arts and crafts from over 100 local artist. All proceed benefit the Seabury Hall Financial Aide program. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are fee. Come enjoy a wonderful Saturday in beautiful Upcountry. For more information regarding the event, visit the Seabury Hall website here.
Over $305 million in funds is being released for improvements to the roadway and also for rental car facility at the Kahului Airport. The new Consolidated Car Rental Facility will be more convenient for travels and help with traffic congestion at the airport. Other improvements expected at the site include a people mover system, customer service building, roadway connections to and from the terminal, and employee parking spaces. The improvements should bring in a boost to the economy and well as more jobs. You can read the article via MauiNow here.
The very first Lei Day was held May 1, 1927. This now annual event is celebrated across the islands with music, food, and festivals taking place. Each island has a different type of lei that is worn for the celebration. Maui celebrates with the lokelani Lei. A light pink sweetly scented flower.
Here on Maui, the celebration will continue through Friday with a concert by Brothers Cazimero at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This is a May Lei Day annual tradition. Concert time is 7:30 pm.
Have fun today celebrating the true Aloha spirit of the lei!
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