february • 2019 keiki cover model

Sending a big aloha to our keiki cover girl this month, Teliana Aurora Mama‘o.

Teliana is eight years old, and attends Kamehameha III Elementary School.

Mom is Santina Melcone, a massage therapist for Spa Helani at Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas, and dad is Saimone Mama‘o, a lu’au dancer.

Mom shares, “Teliana loves aerial silks, hula, gymnastics, ballet and surfing! She enjoys playing ukulele and piano. At school Teliana’s favorite subject is science. I think my daughter is very inspiring and talented!”

Mahalo for sharing Teliana’s big smile with us this month!

leilani’s on the beach: multi-million dollar renovation pays off

Last May, Leilani’s on the Beach at Whalers Village in Ka‘anapali unveiled its new look, after a six-month, multi-million dollar renovation. A mainstay on world-famous Ka‘anapali Beach since the early ‘80s, Leilani’s has racked up award after award, including Most Booked and Best Seafood on OpenTable; Best Moderately Priced Restaurant by Hawai‘i magazine; and the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The large-scale remodeling included work on the main dining room, and an extension of the lanai for more ocean-view seating.

“The goal of our renovation was to honor the Leilani’s of yesterday, today, and tomorrow by incorporating traditional design with modern comfort,” says General Manager Jason Donez. “Guests will continue to enjoy the same great views and friendly hospitality for which we’ve been known since our opening in 1982.”

2019 maui plein air painting invitational

Beginning Saturday, February 16 and ending Sunday, February 24, the 2019 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational will bring together 24 of the top plein air artists from Hawai‘i and the mainland to capture Maui’s Upcountry vistas, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and historic towns.
The public will have three opportunities to observe 24 nationally acclaimed plein air artists creating paintings outdoors in four hours.

Private ticketed events for collectors will precede each art exhibit and sale. Six public art sales offer everyone opportunities to meet artists and buy fine art that they witnessed being painted during the week.

13th annual whale tales: february 15-18 at the ritz-carlton, kapalua

Each year since 2006 world-renowned presenters have come together on Maui to collaborate and share at Whale Tales, an annual four-day event hosted by Whale Trust. Often described as West Maui’s premier whale event, Whale Tales attracts ocean enthusiasts of all ages.

Whale Tales is a unique opportunity for Maui residents and visitors to hear first-hand what marine scientists are studying and discovering about the ocean and its inhabitants. “This event really brings together a unique community that advocates for stewardship and protection of our local whale population,” shares one attendee. “The more we learn about whales, the more we want to learn.”