The second annual Made in Maui County Festival will offer special tickets to those who want early access to the two-day event, which begins Nov. 6. For $35, early-bird shoppers will receive the same access as preregistered wholesale and retail buyers from 2 to 6 p.m. on the first day. First-day highlights include 5 p.m. opening ceremonies, light refreshments and a free festival tote bag.
Shoppers’ Preview tickets can be purchased at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center box office, by phone at 242-7469 or online via mauiarts.org.
Admission for qualified retail or wholesale buyers is free, but advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted online at madeinmauicountyfestival.com/preview through Nov. 4.
The festival opens to the public Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adult admission is $5, while children 12 and under are free. That day’s festivities will include demonstrations, a fashion show, food trucks and prize drawings. The first 2,000 attendees also will receive a free commemorative tote bag.
The event “showcases the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of each of our more than 140 vendors who help support and strengthen our diverse economic base,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa in a statement.
ON THE MOVE
RevoluSun has hired Mana Carvalho as its scheduling manager. She previously served as a public relations manager for Stay Fit Physical Therapy as well as a customer service representative at David’s Bridal and an assistant manager at Spaghettinis Restaurant.
The University of Hawaii Foundation has announced the following leaders in philanthropy will join its executive team Dec. 10:
>> Rebecca Smith will serve as vice president for development and campaign co-director focusing on the health sciences colleges and programs at UH-Manoa as well as the seven community colleges in the University of Hawaii system. Smith has 30 years of university development experience and currently serves as an associate dean for external relations at the Stanford Graduate School of Education at Stanford University in California.
>> Tom Tseng will serve as vice president for development and campaign co-director, supporting UH-Manoa, and regional and international programs. He has 27 years in higher education and currently serves as a senior director of the International Division of Stanford’s Office of Development.
