There’s probably no actor whose name is as synonymous with just taking it easy as Jeff Bridges. So we imagine that when he travels to Maui to play a show this Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sheraton Maui Resort, he’ll enjoy himself. Bridges is perhaps best known for playing the Dude in the insanely quotable cult classic The Big Lebowski, but the Oscar winner, musician and anti-hunger … [Read more...] about Talking story with Jeff Bridges before he plays the Sheraton Maui Resort
The Deepwater Horizon Disaster
High noon. We’re all wearing black in the Florida sun. The attire requirement seems sadistic, though it was mandated by good people: the organizers of Hands Across the Sand, an event protesting offshore drilling. We face the water and form a solemn chain. The black isn’t comfortable, but since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, killing 11 and quickly becoming … [Read more...] about The Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Desert queen in paradise Saturday (Aug. 1), 2-8pm, Sugarman Estate, Makena I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: everyone loves a big gay dance party, especially people who say they don’t. Both Sides, Now, which is probably Maui’s only formal LGBT organization (they get extra points for naming themselves after a Joni Mitchell song), is putting on its annual Priscilla Party … [Read more...] about
Friends in Need
You turn onto a crusty red road known as Hansen. You make your first right. You blow through what, in passing, looks like a tawny and crumbled former town center spotted with rusted sugar cane industry monuments. After about a mile you question the accuracy of the directions you were given. This must be where Jesus lost his sandals, you think, contemplating turning around. You … [Read more...] about Friends in Need
Alive at five Sunday (July 26), 2pm, Casanova, Makawao Twice monthly, Maui’s airwaves–and Internet tubes worldwide–are infused with something unique and dynamic. Every second and fourth Sunday Casanova hosts an afternoon soiree featuring acoustic performances by local and national acts alike. Said performances are broadcast courtesy of the sound wizards at Mana‘o Radio 91.5 FM, … [Read more...] about