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Making Over Maui

2013 Aipono Awards
Lia goes behind the scenes for Maui No Ka Oi Magazine's 11th annual Aipono Awards at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. This benefit for Maui Culinary Academy celebrates a night of spectacle with Cirque du Cuisine.

Added: 2013-05-20

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2013 Aipono Awards

2013 Aipono Awards

Lia goes behind the scenes for Maui No Ka Oi Magazine's 11th annual Aipono Awards at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. This benefit for Maui Culinary Academy celebrates a night of spectacle with Cirque du Cuisine.
Added: 2013-05-20
Holiday Season Decorating

Holiday Season Decorating

Sarah visits the Maui Culinary Academy and meets with Juli Umetsu to get a few decorating tips for the holiday season.
Added: 2012-11-20
Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch

Halloween is this Wednesday. Here are some last minute pumpkin carving tips with Lia and Maui artist Toula Vivilakis.
Added: 2011-10-24
Noble Chef 2011

Noble Chef 2011

Paula visits the Fairmont Kea Lani where they hosted the 15th annual Noble Chef event benefiting the Maui Culinary Academy.
Added: 2011-10-31
Second Fridays in Lahaina

Second Fridays in Lahaina

Sarah heads to the west side to see what's happening at Lahaina's town party, held the 2nd Friday of every month.
Added: 2012-10-08
Lahaina 2nd Fridays

Lahaina 2nd Fridays

Sarah heads to Lahaina on the 2nd Friday of the month to check out the town Friday festivities.
Added: 2012-10-08
Hale Makua Fundraiser

Hale Makua Fundraiser

Sarah attends the annual Hale Makua Health services fundraiser in Wailea to learn more about the organization's mission and speak with some staff members from Ulalena, who provided entertainment for the evening.
Added: 2011-10-03
2011 Crockpot Cook-Off

2011 Crockpot Cook-Off

The 6th annual crockpot cookoff takes place this weekend in Lahaina. This week, we take a look back at last years event as locals show-off their flavor.
Added: 2011-08-29
Niu Festival

Niu Festival

Sarah visits the first annual Niu Festival honoring a Hawaiian staple-the coconut.
Added: 2012-08-06
Niu Festival - Teaser

Niu Festival - Teaser

This week Sarah heads to the Grand Wailea to enjoy the Niu Festival - a celebration of the coconut, Hawaiian style!
Added: 2012-08-03
Canoe Races

Canoe Races

With the statewide canoe races coming up this Saturday we look back at last year's event as Sarah heads over to Canoe Beach (aka Hanakao’o Beach Park) in Lahaina to check in on the action.
Added: 2011-08-08
Upcountry Farmers Market

Upcountry Farmers Market

Sarah heads Upcountry to talk with local farmers and discover some delicious new ways to enjoy their fresh produce at the Upcountry Farmers Market.
Added: 2011-08-15
Obon Season

Obon Season

It’s Obon season again on Maui! Join Lia on her trip to Lahaina Jodo Mission to learn the cultural significance of Obon and spiritual meaning behind the tradition of the Bon dance.
Added: 2011-06-24
Maui Swap Meet

Maui Swap Meet

Sarah heads to the Maui Swap Meet in Kahului for some shopping and talk story with local merchants and visitors.
Added: 2011-05-23
Basketball Maui's

Basketball Maui's

Sarah heads to Lahaina to chat with local and pro basketball players about the "Night of Shooting Stars." Watch as she takes her skills to the court, playing for the Maui Celebs as they challenge the Camp All-Stars!
Added: 2012-06-11
Basketball Maui

Basketball Maui

Basketball Maui hosts the Night of Shooting Stars this Saturday! Get pumped up as we recap their week long basketball camp from last year.
Added: 2011-06-10
Relay for Life

Relay for Life

Relay for Life in Lahaina is only a few weeks away. As teams prepare for the 2012 relay event, let's look back at last year.
Added: 2011-08-01
Maui Matsuri

Maui Matsuri

Maui Matsuri's 12th annual festival is coming up this weekend. Let's take a look back as Sarah attends last year's festival in Kahului; an event celebrating the Japanese culture, traditions & arts.
Added: 2012-05-07
Maui Onion Festival

Maui Onion Festival

With the annual Maui Onion Festival coming up this weekend at Whaler's Village, let's take a look back at last year's event as Lia enjoys tasty onion creations by local chefs and watches the keiki raw onion eating contest!
Added: 2011-05-09
2012 Aipono Awards

2012 Aipono Awards

Lia goes behind the scenes for Maui No Ka Oi Magazine's 10th annual Aipono Awards at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Maui. This benefit for Maui Culinary Academy celebrates the largest and most spectacular year yet.
Added: 2012-04-17
2011 Aipono Awards

2011 Aipono Awards

Our tenth annual Aipono Restaurant Awards are just around the corner. In preparation for our big event, this week's episode takes a look back at last year's successful event, held at the Four Seasons Resort Maui, Lia goes behind the scenes to experience, firsthand, how this benefit for Maui Culinary Academy comes together.
Added: 2012-04-09
Ko Restaurant

Ko Restaurant

Sarah visits with Chef Tylun Pang of Ko at the Fairmont Kea Lani to learn about their involvement in supporting the Maui Culinary Academy and local agricultural on Maui.
Added: 2012-03-19
Philadelphia International Flower Show (Part 2)

Philadelphia International Flower Show (Part 2)

Making Over Maui heads to the mainland for the first time to check out Maui County's involvement in the Philadelphia International Flower Show. Guest hosted by Philadelphia's own Erin Como.
Added: 2012-03-12
Philadelphia Flower Show (Part I)

Philadelphia Flower Show (Part I)

Maui county prepares to send local vendors and farmers to the east coast for the Philadelphia International Flower Show.
Added: 2012-03-04
Menehune Mayhem with Ian Walsh

Menehune Mayhem with Ian Walsh

Lia heads to Ho'okipa Beach Park to chat with pro surfer Ian Walsh about his annual Menehune Mayhem event for local youth.
Added: 2011-03-28
Hard Rock Cafe (Part 2)

Hard Rock Cafe (Part 2)

This week on Making Over Maui, Sarah returns to the Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina to surprise US Marine Kekoa Dow and his girlfriend with a Valentine's Day dinner in the 2nd part of this 2-part special.
Added: 2012-02-20
Hard Rock Cafe (Part 1)

Hard Rock Cafe (Part 1)

Sarah heads to the Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina for Part 1 of Making Over Maui's two-part Valentine's Day special. A deserving individual of our community is in a very special surprise this holiday.
Added: 2012-02-13
Ko'ie'ie Fish Pond

Ko'ie'ie Fish Pond

This week on Making Over Maui, Lia visits Kihei to learn more about the restoration of the 500 year old Ko'ie'ie Fish Pond.
Added: 2012-02-15
Old Lahaina Luau

Old Lahaina Luau

Lia joins some of the crew from Old Lahaina Luau to see how their volunteer efforts are helping the Maui Coastal Land Trust on an individual and large-scale level.
Added: 2011-01-31
Keiki Kohola Project

Keiki Kohola Project

Learn more about the Keiki Kohola Project, a team of researchers who study the behavioral patterns of humpback whale calves in Hawaiian waters.
Added: 2011-01-17
Trilogy Excursions

Trilogy Excursions

Lia hops aboard Trilogy Excursions to learn more about their "reef makeover" in a partnership with Blue ‘Aina.
Added: 2011-01-03
2011 Blooper Reel

2011 Blooper Reel

Making Over Maui has produced 44 segments in the first year of the series. This week looks back at some of the comical lighter moments that viewers don't always get to see.
Added: 2011-12-27
A Year in Review

A Year in Review

Since the debut of Making Over Maui one year ago, forty-four stories about individuals and businesses all across the island have been showcased. This week, Lia takes a look at the highlights from our first year.
Added: 2011-12-19
Live Pono Fundraiser

Live Pono Fundraiser

Sarah heads to Kahului to visit the Live Pono fundraiser for the All Pono Youth Sports Organization.
Added: 2011-11-14
The Maui Makani Classic

The Maui Makani Classic

Sarah heads to Ho‘okipa Beach Park to check out the first major windsurfing contest on Maui in 5 years—the Maui Makani Classic.
Added: 2011-11-07
Kaanapali Golf Courses

Kaanapali Golf Courses

Paula heads to Ka'anapali Golf Courses for the annual keiki talapia fishing contest they host which helps benefit the United Way.
Added: 2011-10-07
Island Sustainability Fair

Island Sustainability Fair

Lia checks in with Maui council member Elle Cochran to hear her views on island sustainability at the Hawaiian Heritage & Island Sustainability Fair.
Added: 2011-09-26
AAAAA Rent-A-Space

AAAAA Rent-A-Space

Sarah heads to the blessing ceremony at AAAAA Rent-A-Space in Honokowai marking their conversion to 100% solar energy.
Added: 2011-09-19
First Fridays in Wailuku

First Fridays in Wailuku

Join Lia as she heads over to Wailuku to join in the action at town’s monthly First Friday party.
Added: 2011-09-12
Haiku Elementary School

Haiku Elementary School

Community Work Day lends a hand to help ready the garden at Haiku Elementary for the 2011 school year.
Added: 2011-08-22
Three's Bar & Grill

Three's Bar & Grill

Sarah heads down to where all the action is at Three's Bar and Grill in Kihei to learn more about the Ozzie Concert Series.
Added: 2011-07-22
Weekends at the Banyan Tree

Weekends at the Banyan Tree

Sarah visits the Banyan Tree in Lahaina to chat with local artists and view some the work they showcase on the weekends.
Added: 2011-07-18
Chicago - at Maui OnStage

Chicago - at Maui OnStage

Sarah heads over to the historic Iao Theater to talk with the cast & crew of the upcoming production of "Chicago." While there she finds herself in front of a familiar face from Making Over Maui.
Added: 2011-07-04
Maui Film Festival

Maui Film Festival

Sarah heads to Maui Film Festival and talks to Barry Rivers, event founder, and actress/producer, Olivia Wilde, and a host of others to find out what makes this event one-of-a-kind.
Added: 2011-06-17
Friends of Mokuula and Old Lahaina Luau

Friends of Mokuula and Old Lahaina Luau

Lia starts off at Moku'ula, a sacred historical site, to learn about its cultural significance and then heads to the Old Lahaina Lu'au to find out more about their support and involvement in this long term project.
Added: 2011-06-06
Hale Makua Benefit at The Pineapple Grill

Hale Makua Benefit at The Pineapple Grill

Lia visits The Pineapple Grill to talk about their annual event which benefits Hale Makua. We chat with Chris from The Pineapple Grill and Tony from Hale Makua to see what makes this partnership so special and see highlights from a great night in Kapalua.
Added: 2011-05-30
Maui Matsuri

Maui Matsuri

Sarah attends the 11th annual Maui Matsuri festival in Kahului; an event celebrating the Japanese culture, traditions & arts.
Added: 2011-05-16
Maui Martial Arts

Maui Martial Arts

Lia heads over to Wailuku to see how the owners of Maui Martial Arts are providing a fitness and training outlet to the local community.
Added: 2011-04-25
2011 Aipono Awards

2011 Aipono Awards

Lia gets to go behind the scenes of Maui No Ka Oi Magazine's ninth annual Aipono Awards at the Four Seasons Resort Maui and sees firsthand how this benefit for Maui Culinary Academy comes together.
Added: 2011-04-18
Lahaina Jodo Mission - Ganbare! Japan

Lahaina Jodo Mission - Ganbare! Japan

Paula visits the Lahaina Jodo Mission to check out their Ganbare! Japan event. Proceeds will be sent to Tohoku University Earthquake Disaster Relief who is providing free health care from their university hospital to aid the victims of the March tsunami.
Added: 2011-04-11
Tsunami Awareness

Tsunami Awareness

Lia sits down with Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa to discuss tsunami preparation and damage assessment from the March 12th tsunami.
Added: 2011-03-21
Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill

Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill

Lia heads to Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill in Kihei to learn more about Briana's Hope; a foundation which the owners support that helps families with at-risk teens and children suffering from mental illness.
Added: 2011-03-14
Maui OnStage

Maui OnStage

Lia drops by historic Iao Theater to get a sneak peek at the upcoming performance of CATS.
Added: 2011-03-04
Community Work Day

Community Work Day

Sarah heads up to Honolua to join a partnership helping to restore native Hawaiian plant habitats.
Added: 2011-02-28
Neil Pryde Maui

Neil Pryde Maui

Guest Host Sarah visits Neil Pryde Maui in Kahului where they surprise a Melanoma survivor with all new skin protection gear.
Added: 2011-02-21
Sweet Paradise Chocolatier

Sweet Paradise Chocolatier

Join Lia as she visits with Sweet Paradise Chocolatier to see how they are making everybodys day a little sweeter.
Added: 2011-02-14
Star in Your Own Episode

Star in Your Own Episode

This week we're putting out a call to 9th-12th grade students in Maui County to submit a video entry illustrating how you do your part to "Makeover Maui." Once we've narrowed down our choices, we'll give you—and everyone else—the chance the vote on your favorite submission. The winner will star in their very own episode of Making Over Maui! Visit our contest page to find out more.
Added: 2011-02-07
Alii Kula Lavender

Alii Kula Lavender

Lia visits with the staff of Ali'i Kula Lavender to learn more about their Sustainable Aloha campaign which is helping to revitalize the agriculture department of a local high school.
Added: 2011-01-24
Kaanapali Golf Courses

Kaanapali Golf Courses

Pickup some tips from GM of Ka‘anapali Golf Courses, Ed Kageyama, as he works with Mike Jokovich, GM of Hyatt Regency Maui, to perfect his golf swing.
Added: 2011-01-07
Ka Lima O Maui

Ka Lima O Maui

Two inspiring members of Ka Lima O Maui share their stories with Lia.
Added: 2010-12-27
Plush Beauty Lounge

Plush Beauty Lounge

Lia and the owners of Plush Beauty Lounge in Lahaina head to Front Street where they will surprise a random passerby with a new makeover!
Added: 2010-12-20
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Lia joins the Bubba Gump volunteer team “Shrimp Possible” as they help Habitat for Humanity construct a new home in Kula for a 75 year old Hawaiian homeland resident.
Added: 2010-12-13

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May-June 2013

Features

Racing with the Wind

Racing with the Wind

Hawaiian sailing canoes used to be the island transportation of the past. Teams OluKai and WOW invite passengers to try their hand at paddling.

Wild Harvest

Wild Harvest

Maui offers bees a friendly environment, and their keepers the potential for sweet rewards.

Breadfruit

Breadfruit

A Hawaiian delicacy of the past may be the food of the future.

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The Heiau in the Garden

The Heiau in the Garden

On Maui's remote eastern shore, a long-hidden archeological treasure recalls the majesty of an ancient kingdom.

On Maui's remote eastern shore, a long-hidden archeological treasure recalls the majesty of an ancient kingdom.

The Akaka Bill

The Akaka Bill

For a decade, the U.S. Senate's only Native Hawaiian has sought federal recognition for his people. Would passage of the bill with the palindromic name be a step forward or backward for Hawaiians?

In the U.S., Hawaiians are the only native people not recognized as an indigenous nation. Why do some Hawaiians oppose the bill that would grant them autonomy?

Hang On Tight

Hang On Tight

This odyssey to the Kanaio coast is not for the faint of heart.

Take a wild ride with Blue Water Rafting along Maui's rugged Kanaio coast.

Maui Coastal Land Trust

Maui Coastal Land Trust

Partygoers didn’t let a few drizzles dampen their enthusiasm for preserving Maui’s shorelines and open spaces at this annual fundraiser hosted by Old Lahaina Luau. In fact, with the help of Maui Taiko and Willie K, the night was a shining success.

A Balanced Life

A Balanced Life

Feng Shui Master Alfred Huang visits our publisher's home to check on the dragon, turn the house around, and bring harmony to the space between heaven and earth.

Maui’s Growing Pains

Maui’s population is surging; demands on its land, water and roads are growing—and worries are mounting about the island’s future. Can “smart growth” be the answer? A survey of some of Maui’s civic leaders reveals their belief that more of Maui need not mean less of Paradise.

Tattoo

Tattoo

The Hawaiian art of tattoo has never stopped evolving, and is now transforming into a record of personal gods and histories, a “journal on skin” for many Maui families.

The Hawaiian art of tattoo has never stopped evolving, and is now transforming into a journal on skin for many Maui families.

Saving Graces

Saving Graces

Svelte's swell, but if saving's more your style, consider a side trip down these aisles

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Cost: $15 in Advance & $20 at the Door

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Maui Yoga Path at the Mana Kai Resort
2960 S Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI  96753
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Sample five varieties of premium sakés and specialty sushi rolls prepared by Kai Sushi's award-winning sushi chef.

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Kai Sushi at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
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Join us for happy hour and meet new people. Open to men and women interested in engineering, technology, science and more! The cost is $20 (includes 2 drinks and pupus). We’ll meet in Stella...

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Stella Blues
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Hop aboard and dance to the sounds of reggae singer Marty Dread.

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Ma'alaea Harbor
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