Skin Deep Tattoo is one of Maui’s oldest tattoo shops. If you’ve been on the island at any time during the last 31 years, you probably already know it’s the shop across the street from the Banyan Tree in Lahaina. Spike Fuqua has been a tattoo artist there for over a decade. Recently I had a chance to talk to the outspoken artist, in Skin Deep’s air-conditioned Front Street … [Read more...] about ‘If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It’
Legal Speeding
Launching off the starting line, I’m shocked at how fast John Rapacz is going into the first corner. My ear-to-ear grin seems ready to pop the helmet they loaned me for the lap off my head. The corners range from long sweepers to tight and technical hairpin turns. Through each I’m convinced that at any moment, Rapacz’s little Miata will spin out of control. Luckily there is … [Read more...] about Legal Speeding
Costco
I’d describe the ambiance as late industrial. Stark concrete floors showing just a hint of gloss and incredibly tall ceiling heights left me feeling that I over-dressed for the occasion. The decor was largely gray painted metal racks, set off by accents of red against a white backdrop. The lighting was, as you’d expect, quite spectacular, with huge circular fixtures mounted a … [Read more...] about Costco
First Light
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 2 p.m. Flags Of Our Fathers (R/132 min.) War/Drama. Clint Eastwood’s big film adaptation of James Bradley’s best-selling book of the same name, concerning the Marines who appeared in the famous photo of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the World War II battle for Iwo Jima. (AP) 5 p.m. The Queen (PG-13/104 … [Read more...] about First Light
Magical Puddle of Love
Uncle Don of Manao Radio called them “a puddle of love” during a recent radio performance. I couldn’t agree more. I was with the band Lawa a few weeks ago just prior to a photo shoot they were doing for their upcoming album release, and had a chance to get to know them briefly. Kahala, the lead singer—who, in true diva fashion, chooses not to use her last name—grew up … [Read more...] about Magical Puddle of Love