Cindy Paulos Show

I talk to Caitlin and Selket about the upcoming events for the 41st Annual Whale festival

41st annual Maui Whale Festival, presented by Pacific Whale Foundation 

MauiWhaleFestival.org 

The Virtual Run & Walk for Whales continues

Feb. 8 – 28, $50

From February 8 – 28, whale lovers and exercise enthusiasts can join PWF staff and supporters as they walk, run or jog from the nonprofit's world headquarters in Ma’alaea, Maui to its Ocean Store in Lahaina for a total of 14.9 miles by signing up at www.mauiwhalefestival.org/runwalk. Participants have 20 days to complete the  mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship. 

Fifth Annual World Whale Film Festival  starts Friday 

Virtual Feb. 19 – 28, $20 

The Fifth Annual World Whale Film Festival (WWFF), an important cornerstone of MWF, kicks off on February 19. The 10-day virtual offering features thoughtfully curated visual stories about ocean conservation, environmental activism and champions of nature participants can view at any time throughout the film festival. Proceeds to attend the virtual and in-person Film Festival will go directly to furthering PWF’s mission work.  

Maui Whale Festival Webinar Series

on Friday Feb. 19 - Research 

and

Maui Artisan Virtual Craft Fair 

Now  – March 31 No charge to vendors 

The Maui Artisan Virtual Craft Fair showcases products and services of Maui Nui merchants, artists and crafters, restaurants and businesses. Support Maui County businesses by shopping local at the two-month-long virtual marketplace celebrating the return of the whales. The platform encourages online consumers and collectors to shop local by driving them to the virtual store or e-commerce site of the businesses. This is not a fundraiser for PWF, as no money is generated for the organization, but a way for PWF to support other local businesses.

JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH”, A retrospective of classic African American inspired music Dinner and 2 Shows this Saturday at 5 and 7:30 by some of Maui’s most accomplished musicians, including Sal Godinez, Ron Metoyer, Jay Molina and more, at the Empanada Lady Restaurant in Wailuku.  Show tickets are $10

available at Jazzmaui.org for dinner reservations call  868-4544.

An Astrological look at this week with Oralea Starr Language of the Soul for  this week. Feb 15

Love talk, Valentine's special

The soulful, award winning Jeff Oster talks to us about his time in Mexico. Jeff is one of the few trumpet/flugelhorn artists working in ambient terrain. His music will take you through chilled and dramatic soundscapes, led by the silken sound of his horn. Five of his albums, "RELEASED", "TRUE", "SURRENDER" and "NEXT" and "REACH" have been voted as ZMR Album of the Year by broadcasters worldwide. http://jeffoster.com

41st annual Maui Whale Festival, presented by Pacific Whale Foundation 

MauiWhaleFestival.org 

Virtual Run & Walk for Whales 

Feb. 8 – 28, $50

From February 8 – 28, whale lovers and exercise enthusiasts can join PWF staff and supporters as they walk, run or jog from the nonprofit's world headquarters in Ma’alaea, Maui to its Ocean Store in Lahaina for a total of 14.9 miles by signing up at www.mauiwhalefestival.org/runwalk. Participants have 20 days to complete the challenge and will receive a medal upon completion. Runners who want to go that extra mile are encouraged to challenge their endurance by simply picking the number of miles they want to achieve and get moving. There is a $50 fee to participate in the Run & Walk for Whales, with proceeds benefitting PWF’s mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship. 

 

Fifth Annual World Whale Film Festival 

Virtual Feb. 19 – 28, $20 

In-person at Maui Brewing Co in Kihei Feb. 25, $125-150 

$125 per person – includes dinner and drinks, 5:30-9pm $150 VIP – includes pre-event meet and greet with film makers 

 

The Fifth Annual World Whale Film Festival (WWFF), an important cornerstone of MWF, kicks off on February 19. The 10-day virtual offering features thoughtfully curated visual stories about ocean conservation, environmental activism and champions of nature participants can view at any time throughout the film festival. Proceeds to attend the virtual and in-person Film Festival will go directly to furthering PWF’s mission work.  

 

Maui Artisan Virtual Craft Fair 

Feb. 1 – March 31 No charge to vendors 

 

The Maui Artisan Virtual Craft Fair showcases products and services of Maui Nui merchants, artists and crafters, restaurants and businesses. Support Maui County businesses by shopping local at the two-month-long virtual marketplace celebrating the return of the whales. The platform encourages online consumers and collectors to shop local by driving them to the virtual store or e-commerce site of the businesses. This is not a fundraiser for PWF, as no money is generated for the organization, but a way for PWF to support other local businesses.

Wailea Kitchen has got 6 time grammy nominee Amy Hanaiallii singing for a memorable  Valentines Day Party this Sunday. Come for brunch with 2 shows, 11-12”30 & 1-2:30. What could be better than having Amy Hanaialii sing while you enjoy the fantastic view and food at the Wailea Kitchen by the tennis courts(used to be Joes). You can enjoy a vegetarian meal or healthy meat dish. Plus a wines and hand crafted drinks. Book online at waileakitchen.com/or call 868-2323..Chef Christopher Malik Cousins is uniquely trained in the art of food. He was adopted by the Silverwater Cafe in Port Townsend as a kid and then on to a waiter at Larry Blake’s in Berkeley. He made a bold decision to move on his own to Maui at the age of 17 with no more than $40 remaining upon arrival. As many of you know Maui is a special place and it can accept you or kick you out. His first job on the island was on the boats going to Molokini everyday but he found a second home as valet at Carelli's on the beach and then eventually moving on to opening Seawatch Wailea in the front of the house. In time Chef found his way back to the kitchen at Stouffer's which is now the Andaz and got his first leadership role as head Chef at Kai Ku Ono and then at the Greek Bistro, both in Kihei. Things began to get stagnant so Christopher made another bold move to Manhattan in attempts to become a famous or respected food person. He started at the Garage on West 4th and 7th Avenue and then to Union Pacific on 22 and Park. After two cold east coast winters Christopher came back to Maui as the founder of Local boys shave ice shops and then later the Farmacy health bars. All this has lead Chef full circle back to Wailea Kitchen with a unique opportunity to create something different and try to influence the way food or restaurants operate here and then beyond.

Orolea Starr Language of the Soul, an insightful look at what's happening for Feb 8 Feb 13

a talk and meditation on bringing the presence of light into your life

I talk with Rolf Freedman, DIRECTOR OF SALES, WESTERN & PACIFIC NW for Paul Gauguin cruises, Ponant  purchased Paul Gauguin Cruises, which will continue operating under its own brand. 

The 332-guest Paul Gauguin was launched in 1997 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and has sailed for Radisson Seven Seas and Regent Seven Seas. 

Rolf Freedman

DIRECTOR OF SALES, WESTERN & PACIFIC NW

www.pgcruises.com