Hemp, more commonly known as the cannabis plant, has long been associated with recreational marijuana use, but the medical and agriculture benefits of this plant are becoming more and more known to Americans and citizens around the world. To learn more, I spoke with Steve Sakala, CEO of Mana Artisan Botanics. The company focuses on […]
We find peace in the Sacred Garden in Makawao
Eve Eschner Hogan is a labyrinth facilitator, relationship coach, author, speaker, educator and gardener. About 13 years ago she and her husband bought the space that would become the Sacred Garden in Makawao. Back then, it contained a downtrodden greenhouse overgrown with weeds and dead orchids. It was a place that had been used to […]
We check out the live entertainment at Maui’s Cafe Del Vino
Café Del Vino, already known for its wonderful Italian/French cuisine, is now a source of great live entertainment. Owner Guido Hauwaerts wanted to bring something unique to Maui, and he certainly has. On Friday and Saturday nights, the restaurant features keyboardist Marco, who’s also a talented accordion player. Each night he walks around the restaurant, […]
We talk story with three playwrights in the 2018 Maui Fringe Fest
Maui OnStage’s 2018 Maui Fringe Fest takes place this weekend at the Iao Theater in Wailuku. This year’s festival features some incredible, award-winning playwrights and actors, as well as some new faces to Maui. From lighthearted musicals to intense retrospectives, the Maui Fringe Fest has something for every theater lover. I sat down with three […]
Judy Collins to perform at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Legendary folk singer and songwriter, Judy Collins will be performing at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, Jan. 12. Collins’ career spans more than 50 years and includes 28 studio albums, 14 singles, a variety of holiday albums and multiple live and compilation works. Collins also started her own record label about 20 years […]
Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina: new look, same Aloha
Aloha Mixed Plate has been a Lahaina favorite since it opened in 1996. Closed for three months for renovations, the restaurant recently reopened for business. I recently sat down with General Manager Nicky Boskoff to see what’s changed and what stayed the same. “Structurally, the building hadn’t changed since we opened,” said Boskoff. “The food […]
Shucking Haoles oyster and beer pairing in Lahaina
Beer and oysters come together on Saturday, Jan. 6. That’s when Kohola Brewing in Lahaina and Shucking Haoles will put on what they are calling the “first of many” oyster and beer pairings. It all starts with Randy Button, who was born and raised in Kihei. His parents owned a seafood wholesale business, importing fresh […]
Prison Street Pizza–New Jersey pies in the heart of Lahaina
Prison Street Pizza in Lahaina is known for its traditional New Jersey-style pies, and its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Owners Charles (Hatch) and his wife Miriam Clarke built their pizzeria in an empty house off Prison Street in Lahaina using the same equipment and techniques used in New Jersey and Staten Island by their Italian […]
Comedian Howie Mandel returns to Maui
Comedian Howie Mandel is coming back to Maui. On Saturday, Dec. 30, he’ll go onstage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Mandel, most recently a judge on America’s Got Talent, began his career as a stand-up comedian. When everything falls by the wayside, he says stand-up is his “savior.” “Stand up is my staple,” […]
Maui Film Festival presents 19th annual First Light: Academy Screenings
The Maui Film Festival is presenting its 19th annual First Light: Academy Screenings on Maui, as part of their holiday celebration of cinema. Barry Rivers, the founder and director of First Light said, “This year’s First Light is a return to the First Light’s roots,” when the festival would showcase films from New York, LA and […]
Amy Hanaiali`i returns to the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Anuenue Room
Amy Hanaiali‘i, an 18-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, is celebrating a triumphant return to the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Anuenue Room. She has a brand-new show that takes the audience on an interactive journey through Hawaiian culture from the early 1900s to today. The Anuenue Room has a special place in Hanaiali‘i’s career, as it was […]
Poke Hale Grindz in Wailuku is home cook right!
Poke Hale Grindz is a testament to the age-old expression, if you want something done right, do it yourself. Anthony Vargas Jr. and his family cook fresh home-style dishes every day for locals and tourists alike in this 100 percent local shop in Wailuku. From the outside Poke Hale Grindz looks like your everyday convenience […]
Talking story with Maui painter Loren D. Adams
Loren D. Adams has been called the greatest seascape painter of all time. His newest exhibition at the King Kamehemeha Golf Club showcases some of his finest works over the past 50 years. The exhibit is dedicated to helping the Hui O Wa`a Kaulua in raising funding for the Mo`okiha o Pi`ilani and canoe restoration. […]
Kihei metal band Anesthesia is returning to Mulligan’s on the Blue
Anesthesia is a Kihei-based metal band that was formed by guitarist Ian Smith over 25 years ago. Formed in the 1990s, they eventually reached legendary status in the Maui metal community. Gone from the stage for two and a half years, they’ll soon return with a Dec. 2 show at Mulligan’s on the Blue. Drummer […]
The Greek Oven in Haiku
The Greek Oven in Haiku is as close to eating in Greece as you can get. Adonis Kapsalis and his wife Santuzza moved to Maui to raise their children, but soon after decided that he could offer delicious food from his homeland. “Making great food is really easy,” said Kapsalis. “You just need two things: […]
Exploring the new food trucks at Kihei Station
On Pi‘ikea Avenue a block up from South Kihei Road, and tucked in behind the Azeka Mauka Center, there’s been a large parking lot that mostly sat empty and unused. The space, known as Kihei Station, has become the home for six food trucks, with space for possibly two more. Live music and entertainment is […]