One for the road Opens Saturday (Jul. 18), 11am, Schaefer International Gallery, MACC A few months back some friends of mine were walking home from an undisclosed karaoke facility. Something caught the eye of one of these drunken mic slingers, whom shall here be known as CharTreuse. It was a downed crosswalk sign, still attached to its post. ÒThis is highly illegal,Ó said one … [Read more...] about Art Exhibit: Wayne Zebzda & Deybra Fair
Lecture: In search of an optimal diet
The search continues Friday (Jul. 17), 7pm, Kau Inoa Senior Center, Paia People ask a lot of dumb questions, ones like “Do you know any Jewel songs?” and “Why don’t you want to have kids?” One of the dumbest is, “you’re vegan? What do you eat?” As if nutrition was only available in the event of another sentient being. Anyway, it’s gotten beating-over-the-head obvious that the … [Read more...] about Lecture: In search of an optimal diet
Within Haiku, without Haiku
The legendary musician sits Indian style mid-stage, holding his santoor as if it were an infant. To his right, the tabla player slaps away at the tune’s billowy rhythm. Behind him sits a young, mustachioed tanpurist droning away with a woeful stare. A woman on sitar and another tanpura player sit to his left. Appearing to be part sage, part madman (though perhaps the … [Read more...] about Within Haiku, without Haiku
Save Makena 2nd Annual Skim Board Contest
Savor the waves Saturday (July 11), 8am, Oneloa/Big Beach, 3rd Entrance Remember that one time when my appendix ruptured and it was so bad that that the surgeon had to do an exploratory laporatomy, which left a six-inch scar down the center of my lower abdomen? And how I used to tell everyone that it was a shark bite I received while boogie boarding? A surprising number of … [Read more...] about Save Makena 2nd Annual Skim Board Contest
Kanekoa
HereÕs looking at uke, kid Friday (July 10), 9pm, EhaÕs, Wailuku Remember that one time when I wouldnÕt shut up about Kanekoa? Well, the universe has responded to my desperate pleas to revive the band and its uke-fueled jam stylings. With a new drummer in tow and up to speed, tonightÕs gig kicks off a string of shows across the isle, which means that this bandÕs … [Read more...] about Kanekoa