NORWAY’S BATTLE AGAINST CHAOS Norwegian public television (NRK), which introduced the now-legendary continuous, live log-burning show (12 hours long, with “color commentary” on the historical and cultural importance of fire), scheduled a new program for this week in its appeal to serenity (labeled “Slow TV”). On Nov. 1, NRK was to televise live, for five […]
Your Horoscope
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Pomp and circumstance have their places, but leave them among the graduation ceremonies and British courtrooms. There’s no need to whip out formal robes or powdered wigs. Just keep it real. When it comes to the deep, soul-to-soul shit, you can’t hide behind “rules of order.” You’ve chosen to enter the […]
RENT and Upcountry Farmers Market Anniversary and Na Hoku Winners Concert and Duo Diorama
THURSDAY, JULY 11 CORAL SPAWNING – Coral spawning season has arrived and Maui Ocean Center is inviting you to Night at the Reef: Incredible Corals. Here’s a rare chance to see live coral spawning (not guaranteed). Talk story with with divers and ocean naturalists. State Department of Land and Natural Resources coral reef biologist Dave […]
Rex Navarrete and Nas and Maui Onion Festival and Glenn Frey
THURSDAY, MAY 2 NAS – Hip Hop and lyrical genius Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones (aka Nas) got his start on the 1990s classic “Live at the Barbeque.” Then there was the debut of his explosive album, Illmatic. Nas went on to reach platinum and double platinum records. Some of his recent work included a […]
Kory Kukahiko And Bill Cosby And Art Mixx And Lukas Nelson
THURSDAY, MAR. 28 KORY KUKAHIKO – Take advantage of another Lahaina Restoration Foundation concert under the stars. This week Lahaina native Kory Kukahiko will serenade the crowd. Sing along as Kukahiko ushers the audience through a few of Hawaii’s classics. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and find a spot on the historic Baldwin […]
Third Annual Lanai Film Festival
The theater in Lanai City has stood empty and unused for years, but that won’t stop visitors and residents from gathering around premier feature films this weekend at the free Lanai Film Festival, hosted at the Lodge at Koele. Filmmaker and event producer Ken Martinez Burgmaier will bring the independently produced festival back for its […]
Akaku Can Now Do LiveU Remote Broadcasts
Akaku, Maui County’s public access television station, has added a new LiveU unit to its repertoire, giving the station the capability to cablecast live in real time. The LiveU unit does all the transmission work of a satellite truck from a 12-pound backpack by harnessing and aggregating cellular links or wireless networks into a seamless […]
New Years Eve Roundup
Start your day by tuning into WiLD 105.5, Best of Maui’s Best DJ J Jay has a New Year’s Eve treat for you in the form of 18 hours of music from DJ’s all over the island, commercial free. Check facebook for the link to their first time streaming live on the internet. 8am-2am, Facebook.com/WiLD1055 […]
Fantasy Island and Dollz for Days and Third Eye Blind and Flock of Seagulls
THURSDAY, AUG. 30 INTERACTIVE MUSICAL PROGRAM – Does your toddler or preschooler need an outlet to release energy? The Kihei Public Library has the solution for you this Thursday: come down and rock out with award-winning singer/songwriter Pam Donkin. Join in for a interactive music program which includes a special performance of “A Hop, a […]
Wailuku First Friday And Mishka And Dylan Keenan And Hana Hoolaulea
THURSDAY, AUG. 2 SWISS INDEPENDENCE PARTY – If you’re like me (not Swiss), Switzerland brings two things to mind: cheese with holes in it and international neutrality. Of course, this is a very narrow view of a country rich in cultural traditions and history (I’m assuming). For example, I just learned that Switzerland gained independence […]
Piano Synergy and Ha Hoku Awards Concert and Mochipet and the Maui Health Explosion
THURSDAY, JULY 12 THE END OF FACTORY FARMING – Ignorance is bliss. The opposite of ignorance, awareness, can be rough. For example, you’re not going to scarf down a Big Mac with your usual enthusiasm if you’ve just watched Food, Inc. So how about expanding your awareness this Thursday by hearing Erik Marcus, agribusiness expert, […]
ART 21 And The Producers And Paula Fuga And Makawao Rodeo
THURSDAY, JULY 5 ART 21 – Art21 is designed to share the creative process of visual artists through video, live programs and other media. Here you can view a one-hour video that asks, “In what ways can art convey equilibrium or disequilibrium?” and “What is reality, and how do artists perceive and express it?” It […]
NSEW Festival and Jazz and Blues and Maui Roller Girls and Ki Hoalu Guitar Fest
THURSDAY, JUNE 21 JAZZ AND BLUES FEST – Jazz it up around Maui this weekend at the Jazz & Blues Fest presented by the Maui Invitational Music Festival. The four-day lineup includes global talents along with some of our favorite Maui musicians. The fest kicks off tonight with Hawaii Island blues artist Colin John playing […]