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Come Celebrate the Lahaina Banyon Tree’s 138th Birthday!
Posted by Conor April 13th, 2011The famous Banyan Tree of Lahaina will celebrate it’s 138th birthday on April 24th.
The tree was planted on April 24, 1873 by sheriff William Owen Smith to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Christian missionaries. It was brought from India, and at the time of planting, was only 8-feet high. It now has a dozen main trunks, and its canopy spreads over two-thirds of an acre between the Old Courthouse and Front Street. Today, the symmetry of the tree is maintained by volunteers. More »
Maui Photos
Posted by michael November 24th, 2010Some amazing photos have been posted on our Maui Facebook Page from fans of Maui.
Here is the link to see them: Awesome Maui Photos!
Interview with “Slightly Stoopid” on Upcoming Lahaina Concert
Posted by Conor May 12th, 2010The band Slightly Stoopid is returning to Maui with a show on May 21st at the Lahaina Civic Center. Describing their music as a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk, they are one of the hottest bands around and will soon be kicking off a huge summer tour called Legalize It 2010.
The show begins at 7pm on Friday, May 21st, at the Lahaina Civic Center (1840 Honoapiilani Highway). For more information see the Facebook Event or purchase tickets on Flavorus.
Recently, Lahaina.com was able to chat with Slightly Stoopid drummer Ryan Mora, or "Rymo" to those who are keeping up.
Lahaina.com: What do you look forward to most regarding coming to Maui for the Lahaina performance?
Rymo: I’m looking forward to having a great show. It’ll be our first time playing at the civic center. I’m really stoked to eat some plate lunch and go surfing.
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