Haiku isn’t known to be the birthplace of great filmmakers, but that’s about to change, permanently. Local boy Destin Cretton grew up there and his dreams of becoming a high caliber filmmaker have come true in a profound way. His critically acclaimed comedy/drama Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson as a worker at a foster care facility and portrays her day to day experiences. It’s … [Read more...] about Talking Story With SHORT TERM 12 Filmmaker Destin Cretton About Movies And His Maui Upbringing
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Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
Friday, Sept. 6 was Rusty Conway’s last day as the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s technical director. For two decades, he’s been in charge of the lighting, sound and the rest of the tech of the MACC’s shows and productions. Here are his thoughts on why he’s retiring, where he’s heading and what it was like to meet the Dalai Lama in 2007: “I gave notice back in March. I’ve … [Read more...] about Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
The alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, which has published for the last 23 years, closed this week. The closure robs readers on Oahu and the rest of the state of a voice and that differed sharply from other local publications. “I am sorry to say that this will be the last issue of the Weekly that we will print,” stated a note from owner/publisher Laurie V. Carlson in the … [Read more...] about Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
How The Unassuming Hawaiian Bobtail Squid May Help Us Understand Human Health
The Hawaiian bobtail squid is less than two inches long. It’s mud brown, feeds at night and is sometimes used as bait. In other words, the very definition of unassuming. But this tiny Sepiolidae could also change the way we think about, and treat, our bodies. To understand why, you first have to understand circadian rhythms, the biological patterns that affect our sleep, … [Read more...] about How The Unassuming Hawaiian Bobtail Squid May Help Us Understand Human Health
Erin Smith Does Stella Blues Supper Club
Three-time Na Hoku Hanono nominee, lead singer of The Throwdowns and former Maui resident Erin Smith will appear on the Stella Supper Club Stage this Friday. The recent transplant to Oahu’s East shores is now a Fruit Punch Hawaii columnist. Her much-anticipated new album, which included work done in Canada, will partner Smith with the team that produced Arcade Fire’s acclaimed … [Read more...] about Erin Smith Does Stella Blues Supper Club