Best Open Mic Night Haui’s Life’s a Beach When I picture an open mic night, I imagine the tortured artist type, skinny and sensitive. Vitamin D deprived, they strike a pose before exiting the stage. What I don’t imagine is a raucous crowd, clamoring for more beer, sand still stuck to their slippers. If the stereotype of an open mic night has intimidated you from ever … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Open Mic Night on Maui: Haui’s Life’s a Beach
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
Best Place to Dance Timba I don’t feel qualified to write about the best dance spot, since I can’t dance. My brain gets so embarrassed that I even attempt it, that it shuts down every syntax in my body, stopping me mid-movement. In a sea of beautiful gyrating bodies, I’m feebly trying to raise the roof. Even Timba’s great music, amazing beach view and outright … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Place to Dance on Maui: Timba
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Facebook Fan Page on Maui: Popo Checkpoints
Best Local Facebook Fan Page Post Popo Checkpoints Here’s your best source of information on police checkpoints and speed traps throughout Maui. An open group, this page provides solid, real-time information, updated nearly every day. “Checkpoints’ intent is to share information regarding traffic situations on Maui that may interfere with our daily/nightly commutes … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Facebook Fan Page on Maui: Popo Checkpoints
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Visual Artist on Maui: Taryn Alessandro
Best Local Visual Artist Taryn Alessandro For the second year in a row, Alessandro is a favorite among MauiTime readers. She does live painting events at various festivals and tries very hard to let her individuality dictate her artwork. “I refuse to get bored or become mechanical in painting,” she says. “Using a variety of materials opens up my imagination into a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Visual Artist on Maui: Taryn Alessandro
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Radio Station on Maui: Native 92.5 FM
Best Local Radio Station Native 92.5 FM For our readers who still actually listen to the radio, the island music of Native 92.5FM is their favorite station. For those wanting Ekolu, Matisyahu, the Barefoot Natives and all the best Reggae and Jawaiian hits, it’s a good place to stop. Their on-air DJs Kawikaveeka, Pito Javier, Chisa and Ms. Loke aren’t bad either (at … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Radio Station on Maui: Native 92.5 FM