The miracle of Maui native Destin Cretton’s Short Term 12 is that it features dozens of young actors in the main cast and not one of them ever appears to be acting. While the film is a semi-comic look at the day-to-day experiences of young teens staying at a foster care facility and the barely older grown-ups who care for them, it has a documentary-like presentation and … [Read more...] about SHORT TERM 12 New Movie Review
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re sweet, always there for people, constantly cheerful, good company. There’s little I can offer you in the way of advice, but if I had to come up with one thing: you’re too independent. You’re so self-sufficient that you don’t give those who long to get closer to you any openings to be there for you. I’m not saying you should go all soft and weak … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope
Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
Friday, Sept. 6 was Rusty Conway’s last day as the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s technical director. For two decades, he’s been in charge of the lighting, sound and the rest of the tech of the MACC’s shows and productions. Here are his thoughts on why he’s retiring, where he’s heading and what it was like to meet the Dalai Lama in 2007: “I gave notice back in March. I’ve … [Read more...] about Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
SLAPPY CAKES New Maui Restaurant Review
Slappy Cakes is the kind of place where you come to play with food but end up enjoying a serious gastro adventure. It stems from the place mixing ready-to-order menu options with pour-your-own pancakes. Though owner/founder Adam Fuderer says it might be more than that. “Our favorite restaurants to eat at have always been either brunch places or interactive dining like fondue, … [Read more...] about SLAPPY CAKES New Maui Restaurant Review
We talk story with Maui Public Defender Wendy Hudson on her office limitations and caseload and what to do when you get arrested
The Maui Police Department has a brand new armored truck. State law conceals the identities of active duty police officers who’ve been busted by Internal Affairs. Filming a cop on a public street–an act protected by the U.S. Constitution and has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court–will get you arrested and charged with a crime, as our publisher found out (his case is still … [Read more...] about We talk story with Maui Public Defender Wendy Hudson on her office limitations and caseload and what to do when you get arrested