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In an age of screens and keyboarding, when kids hardly learn cursive anymore, fountain pens —î along with their old-timey accoutrements like blotters, bottled ink and fancy nibs —î are making a comeback. There are jazzy new colors and styles, and an array of affordable options. It’s a ...

Beyond paper straws

To help the environment by cutting down on non-compostable plastics, many people have begun saying no to plastic straws and are bringing reusable bags to the grocery store instead of accepting new plastic ones. But many more small steps like those can be taken. “There are so many simple ...

In the Loop

Featuring more than 35 organizations, yoga, eco vendors and crafters, ono food, organic Easter egg hunts, an inaugural sound-healing tent and live music on three stages, the 22nd annual Maui Earth Day Festival kicks off today at 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Paul ...

MYPO honors its first conductor at concert

Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra presents its 14th annual Spring Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in H.P. Baldwin High School Auditorium in Wailuku. Currently under the direction of Iolani Yamashiro-Rahimi, the orchestra will perform works by Bach, Beethoven and Wagner, along with ...

HYS auditions deadline Friday

Student applications for Hawaii Youth Symphony 2019-20 fall season close at 5 p.m. Friday. Applications with the $30 fee must be received by then. Late applications will be accepted with a $50 application fee if received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 1. HYS is accepting applications for the following groups: Youth Symphony I — the most advanced of its seven orchestras, YSI is considered one of the finest youth symphonies in the country. Conducted by Dr. John Devlin. Youth Symphony II — the second most advanced of its orchestras. Conducted by Elton Masaki and Susan ...

Hui No‘eau announces summer camp programs for keiki, teens and tweens

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao will hold its popular Camp Kaluanui for ages 5 to 10 and Teens & Tweens Art Academy for ages 11 and older. Camp Kaluanui offers a diverse visual arts curriculum geared to exercise imaginations, keep the body active and develop individual self-expression and creativity — while having fun at the same time. Campers paint, design, construct, sculpt, draw and play their way through exciting artistic activities each day. Each week offers a new theme, new hands-on projects and a variety of art materials to explore. Summer Camp Kaluanui ...