Explaining the appeal of the Maui Film Festival is as easy as selling a double scoop chocolate ice cream cone to a child. It’s all about that first night at the Celestial Cinema: the audience sits … [Read More...]
Environmental progress made with Hawai‘i state bills signed into law
If I had to guess, I’d put environmental catastrophe at the top of the list of potential causes for civilization collapse. True, there’s a lot of doom to choose from nowadays, with asteroids narrowly … [Read More...]
Governor Ige signs historic pesticide ban into Hawai‘i law
Once again, Hawai‘i has reaffirmed its status as a bastion of a sanity in a country turned upside down absent a moral compass. On June 13, Governor David Ige signed SB 3095 into law, making the Aloha … [Read More...]
Ai Iwane: Island in My Mind at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The Ai Iwane: Island in My Mind show will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center from Saturday, June 23rd until Saturday, August 18th. The exhibit features photography by two women, Ai Iwane and Melissa … [Read More...]
The Goods at Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon in Paia
Check out The Goods at Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon in Pa‘ia on Friday, June 22nd. Here’s a great late-night event on Maui’s North Shore! Get down and dirty on the dance floor with DJ Boomshot, Jay … [Read More...]
New concept restaurant now open at Sheraton
ROCKsalt, the new concept restaurant at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa spearheaded by Executive Chef Lyndon Honda, features a menu with globally-inspired share plates that are described as playful, … [Read More...]
Same Time, Next Year at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei
A production of "Same Time, Next Year" will be at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei from Friday, June 22nd until Sunday, July 8th. Guests will follow a comedic love affair between the two main characters, … [Read More...]
Naomi Nye & Cathy Song in the Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Naomi Nye and Cathy Song will perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, June 22nd. Presented by the Merwin Conservancy, here’s a great literary event focused on "poetry's role as an antidote … [Read More...]
Poly’s Finest Fest at War Memorial Complex
The Poly’s Finest Fest will be at War Memorial Complex on Friday, June 22nd. Head to Kahului Town for live music with a handful of the most popular island-style musicians in all of Polynesia. The … [Read More...]
Picnic For Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Ka‘ahumanu Church
There’s a Picnic For Poki Hawaiian Music Concert at Ka‘ahumanu Church on Thursday, June 21st. This month’s guests are Mele Fong and Richard Tom. The husband-wife duo will sing a variety of Hawaiian, … [Read More...]
The Rise of Hawaiian Nationality Lecture at Na‘aikane O Maui Cultural Center
The Rise of Hawaiian Nationality Lecture will be at Na‘aikane O Maui Cultural Center on Thursday, June 21st. As part of the HK West Maui Speaker Series, attendees will have a chance to hear a talk … [Read More...]
Maui’s Kelly McHugh honored as one of 40 under 40
Maui nonprofit specialist Kelly McHugh was honored as one of Hawai‘i’s “40 Under 40” future leaders during a celebratory event on June 8 at the Sheraton Waikiki. The event, sponsored by Pacific … [Read More...]
NOTW: ‘Cum’ is Latin, a pig in a police car and a false zombie alert
IT’S A DEAD LANGUAGE In Charleston, South Carolina, Cara Koscinski and her whole family were looking forward to her son Jacob’s May 19 graduation party. The Post and Courier reported he had excelled … [Read More...]
Drew Toonz knows Jeff Sessions has the poison
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HEREDITARY New Movie Review
'Hereditary' Inherits Too Much Stick with the Maui Film Festival if you want something fresh Toni Collette stars as Annie, an artist and mother who is introduced attending her mother’s funeral. … [Read More...]
Quizunderstood: What do you know about last week’s wastewater overflow?
1. The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association released its 2018 endorsements last week. According to The Maui News, however, the union did not take a position on which significant race? A. Governor B. … [Read More...]
Eh Brah! Think of the tourists!
Does anyone realize that Front Street in Lahaina is one big zoo of delivery trucks? The air and noise pollution are destroying the most beautiful street in the world! How about having all deliveries … [Read More...]
Chocolate, Diamonds and Stars: The Film Festival’s other features
Many years ago, recognizing a need in the community, Barry Rivers started a film event at the Maui Arts and Cutural Center called Candlelight Cafe & Cinema. Since then, that Wednesday “weekend in … [Read More...]
Sign Language: Time to explore your ‘stinky self,’ Aquarius
Gemini (May 21-June 20) The sun doesn’t change signs exactly on midnight on the dates listed next to the signs in this column. Rather it varies by a number of hours every year. You could be born on … [Read More...]
Celebrating Father’s Day the Maui way!
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate Dad. In this day and age, a father figure may come in the form of an aunty, uncle, grandparent or even a mom. For some, Father’s Day may even be a sad time, with … [Read More...]