After being voted the Best Place to Dance in Maui in our 2019 Best of Maui edition, Captain Dirty Monkey is venturing into the sea. Known for a rotating selection of live music, karaoke, DJs, comedy, and sports events throughout the year, The Dirty Monkey is now hosting their very first sunset cruise on Saturday, August 24. All are invited to depart from Lahaina Harbor for a … [Read more...] about The Dirty Monkey is Bringing NYC Flavor to a Maui Sunset Cruise
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Bonded Like Their Drums: Zenshin Daiko celebrates 20 years of culture, music, and performance
The wind from the impact of wood against leather blows against the first three rows of the audience. Twelve figures stand stoic on stage, dressed in happi coats cinched by a red sash around their waist. The atmosphere surrounding the performers is tense, as each drummer grips a stick in each hand, poised to strike. It’s hard to believe such force could be emanated by these … [Read more...] about Bonded Like Their Drums: Zenshin Daiko celebrates 20 years of culture, music, and performance
Food, Drink, and Vision: Talking story with Taverna’s chef and bar manager ahead of the restaurant’s anniversary party
Taverna celebrates three years in Kapalua this Saturday with one of the year’s most anticipated foodie parties up North. We caught up with chef Roger Stettler and bar manager April Leslie to get a sneak peek into the event, and talk about their vision of modern Italian cuisine. For them, classics still reign supreme, although new creations are making their way onto patrons’ … [Read more...] about Food, Drink, and Vision: Talking story with Taverna’s chef and bar manager ahead of the restaurant’s anniversary party
‘A Collaboration of Maui’s Best’: Local reggae supergroup Chala performs for three straight nights
“Expect a show that is full of positive energy, mixed with roots, rock, reggae, and Latin grooves,” Benjamin Cerda told me when I caught up with the frontman to talk about the upcoming performances of his band, Chala. “If you wanna dance, jump, laugh, smile, cry, love, hug, pray, let go, and make family, then a Chala concert is where you wanna go!” This coming week, Maui … [Read more...] about ‘A Collaboration of Maui’s Best’: Local reggae supergroup Chala performs for three straight nights
Run for Trucker: The memorial 5K keeps Trucker’s memory alive while supporting others battling cancer
Trucker Dukes touched the hearts of many people throughout Maui, the Hawaiian Islands, and the United States as he battled neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer affecting nerve cells in the fetus called neuroblasts. After bravely fighting one of the most aggressive forms of pediatric cancer, 3-year-old Trucker’s battle ended on March 3, 2017. The annual Trucker Dukes Memorial 5K … [Read more...] about Run for Trucker: The memorial 5K keeps Trucker’s memory alive while supporting others battling cancer