Kalapana Kollars opens Whale Tales at The Maui Theatre with a blessing.
Kalapana Kollars opens Whale Tales at The Maui Theatre with a blessing.
Chef Jeff Scheer’s foie gras flan, tomato jam and caramel
Courtney Brown and Debbie Woehler
Courtney Brown and Debbie Woehler
Dr. Keith Scholey, Susan Casey and Paul Atkins
Dr. Keith Scholey, Susan Casey and Paul Atkins
Gunars Valkirs, Jami Burks and JoRene Valkirs
Michael Rybak and the crew of Trilogy hoist the sales on the VIP sunset whale watch.
Michael Rybak and the crew of Trilogy hoist the sales on the VIP sunset whale watch.
Lovers of the ocean’s greatest creatures flocked to West Maui for this year’s edition of Whale Tales, Whale Trust Maui’s one-of-a-kind, IQ-raising event that fused education and research with a healthful dose of tasteful socializing. While an impressive roster of speakers enlightened the audience at The Maui Theatre, select VIPs headed up to Gunars and JoRene Valkirs’ home in the hills of Kapalua. While enjoying wines from the hosts’ cellar and chef Jeff Scheer’s sumptuous bites, guests were fittingly treated to gorgeous vistas with whales breaching in the distance. Of course, a marine adventure was in order too. So, leave it to the crew of Trilogy to take out select supporters for a perfect Maui sunset whale watch. –Photos by Mieko Photography
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