From across the room, they look like pixelated people. Well, their top halves, anyway. One is entirely green, while the other is blue. It’s only when you get up close that you see each bust, though pretty much life-size, is composed of LEGO blocks. Though I grew up building up and tearing down LEGO sets, it was my girlfriend who first noticed them. We were walking through the … [Read more...] about If You Like Lego, Then You’ll Love Nathan Sawaya’s Sculptures at Eclectic Image Gallery In Wailea
Archives for January 2014
Rock & Brews prepares to open on the Northshore
Rock & Brews, Paia’s controversial new restaurant located in the old Jacques spot, promises more than good food. The place certainly has deep roots in the concert industry. Co-owners Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are original members of the band KISS. Their partners are concert industry and merchandising veterans Dave and Dell Furano and restaurateur-hotelier-brewmaster … [Read more...] about Rock & Brews prepares to open on the Northshore
Maui Woman Wins Cell Phone Case Contest
Rosie Sutherland's original island-inspired art will soon appear on a limited-edition cell phone case. The Maui resident created the winning design in the “Create Your 808” contest that was sponsored by Mobi PCS and 808 Shells. The design depicts the goddess Pele with flames and tapa-inspired elements in a graphic of black and white. The winner of the contest, which was … [Read more...] about Maui Woman Wins Cell Phone Case Contest
The Bright and Crafty Cuisine of Chef Jojo Vasquez of The Plantation House Restaurant Maui
Executive Chef Jojo Vasquez My introduction to Chef Jojo Vasquez happened in October, at the Master P-noy Chef competition in the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival at the Maui Mall. Vasquez was taking his passion for locally sourced and inspired dishes up against defending champion Chef Joey Macadangdang. Vasquez's dish incorporated a seafood broth with paria (bitter melon), the … [Read more...] about The Bright and Crafty Cuisine of Chef Jojo Vasquez of The Plantation House Restaurant Maui
MauiTime Exclusive Fashion Interview with Julia Forbes of Oneloa Maui
Julia Forbes, Owner Oneloa Maui 808-298-2508 [email protected] Website: www.oneloa.com Facebook: Oneloa Hats How many years experience in the industry? I started my first business, Mitusa Designs (coin purses, cosmetic bags, and tote bags) about 4 years ago. How did you get your start in the Fashion Design and/or retail industry? When was this? Did you … [Read more...] about MauiTime Exclusive Fashion Interview with Julia Forbes of Oneloa Maui