CRAZY COMMONWEALTH: Resistance to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been expressed by the opposition to and supporters of King, alike. Signed into law by Ronald Regan in 1983, the holiday was first observed in 1986. However, it was not until 2000 that all 50 states officially recognized the holiday. Why? Because there are places like the Commonwealth of … [Read more...] about Got MLK?
Cafe Marc Aurel
Perfectly Pinned at Cafe Marc Aurel
Island Girl Pin-Ups' Art Show at Cafe Marc Aurel, Dec 19th (Saturday), 7pm I adore vintage, especially if it’s circa 1920s through the 1950s. I especially love the pin-up girls from these eras. They are the epitome of glamour, with their smiling bright red lipstick, full bodies and impossible poses. Sure, vintage pin-ups are becoming more and more popular within … [Read more...] about Perfectly Pinned at Cafe Marc Aurel
Anu’s (Pocketbook) Picks of the Week
HOW I SPEND MONEY I DON’T HAVE: Shifting from sword-slinging samurai to the forbidden romances of historic heroines, my week’s adventures thanks to MTW, took a decidedly feminine turn. So, keeping with that theme (in a little mini section—an homage to my love for fashion magazines—I’d like to eventually add to This Week’s Picks…well, if it works out), these are my selections … [Read more...] about Anu’s (Pocketbook) Picks of the Week
Cafe Marc Aurel
Wailuku, with all due respect, is not exactly a hotbed of hipness. Lawyers, yes. Liquor Commission meetings, yes. Maui Time staff members, yes. But again, we're talking about hipness. Here, try this: imagine a funky little café with fresh coffee, good food, art on the walls, a well-stocked wine bar, live music in the evening, happy smiling young people—some of them pierced … [Read more...] about Cafe Marc Aurel
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Art Exhibits that won’t Bore you to Tears: Cafe Marc Aurel/Hui No’eau
EDIT PICK: BEST ART EXHIBITS THAT WON’T BORE YOU TO TEARS Cafe Marc Aurel/Hui No’eau When you live on an island that is a work of art all by itself, it’s easy to see how so many inhabitants could be inspired artistically. But when the result is an endless barrage of typically tropical images—colorful coral reef fishes, swaying palm trees, rainbows, sandy white beaches, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Art Exhibits that won’t Bore you to Tears: Cafe Marc Aurel/Hui No’eau