At a recent Obon festival at the Makawao Hongwanji Mission, I sat on a wooden bench under a beautiful Friday evening sunset. A full moon rose behind us. As spectators gathered, dancers moved in synchronized steps around a wide circle with a temple-like platform at the center. Elderly ladies, hair in buns and Obi expertly tied, gracefully considered well-known steps, while … [Read more...] about Bon Dance Season Is Here: Kimonos, paper lanterns, and honoring the dead
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Political Scandal on Maui: False Ballistic Missile
WORST POLITICAL SCANDAL FALSE BALLISTIC MISSILE On a Saturday morning in January, our cell phones went off with the warning: “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” It was one of those moments that everyone had a story about later. What happened next in the minds and hearts of our state’s residents varied wildly: panic, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Political Scandal on Maui: False Ballistic Missile
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best County Official on Maui: Elle Cochran
BEST COUNTY OFFICIAL ELLE COCHRAN As a born-and-raised Maui resident and council member for four terms, Elle Cochran won Maui residents’ vote on our ballot for her reputation for representing local interests, listening, and seeking different perspectives. After eight years as a representative, she is now seeking the mayoral seat. Cochran began her political career as a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best County Official on Maui: Elle Cochran
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Studio on Maui: Afterglow Yoga
BEST YOGA STUDIO AFTERGLOW YOGA Led by the charismatic powerhouse owner Jasmine Judson, Afterglow Yoga has taken off over the past several years. With studios in Wailuku, Kihei, and Lahaina, the studio offers fun, powerful, and body positive classes for all abilities. Their instructors are encouraging, their spaces are beautiful, and the variety of classes they offer … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Studio on Maui: Afterglow Yoga
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Fitness Club on Maui: Maui Powerhouse Gym
BEST FITNESS CLUB MAUI POWERHOUSE GYM Whether you’re serious about fitness or just want a friendly, welcoming place to dabble in exercise, Maui Powerhouse Gym is the place to train. With a nice facility, friendly staff, and fully equipped gym with plenty of cardio machines, power racks, and a variety of weights, Powerhouse Gym is ready to meet your iron-pumping needs. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Fitness Club on Maui: Maui Powerhouse Gym