Kings of Spade is appearing at Charley’s Saloon in Paia this Friday, so we got cozy with Kasi Nunes, the band’s lead vocalist. MAUITIME: Why did the band come together? KASI NUNES: I was bartending at Anna Bananna’s Pub and jokingly got asked to come up and sing a song with the house band. As it happened we all knew “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns N Roses and launched into it. … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Kings of Spade Vocalist Kasi Nunes
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Bengali EP Release Party and ArtMIXX and Obon Festival and Solo Autocross
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 LOCAL ARTIST’S JEWELRY SHOWING – Maui Hands Gallery is presenting local artist Robin Kaimikaua this Thursday at the Paia location. She'll be showing off her line of sterling silver earrings. The Oahu-born artist uses the shells and glass she's collected over the years as the focal point in her silver settings. True to its place of origin, Kaimikaua’s jewelry … [Read more...] about Bengali EP Release Party and ArtMIXX and Obon Festival and Solo Autocross
Hawaii Senators Protect Sweet Trade Protections For Big Sugar While Tea Party Maui Cries Over IRS Scrutiny
SWEET, SWEET VICTORY FOR HC&S Thanks to Hawaii’s two U.S. Senators (both of which are Democrats), Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar can breathe a bit easier. According to a May 22 press release just received from the office of U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, the good senator has helped stop an awful, awful amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill that would have “killed off Hawaii’s … [Read more...] about Hawaii Senators Protect Sweet Trade Protections For Big Sugar While Tea Party Maui Cries Over IRS Scrutiny
American Heart Association and Island Girl Pin Ups Brings You a Go Red Garden Party
There’s more to proper heart health than simply pumping blood through veins. There’s ephemeral love that makes the heart soar, passions that our hearts beat and senses that gorge the heart. In honor of all the things that nourish heart health, the American Heart Association is teaming up with Island Girl Pin-Ups for a Go Red Garden Party fundraising fun event this Saturday that … [Read more...] about American Heart Association and Island Girl Pin Ups Brings You a Go Red Garden Party
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa Signs Maui Island Plan While Ed Case Asks For But Does Not Receive A New Senate Seat
MAYOR ARAKAWA SIGNS MAUI ISLAND PLAN Not sure if any of you noticed this, but on Friday, Dec. 28, Mayor Alan Arakawa signed the Maui Island Plan, which the Maui County Council finally passed (after years of delays) a few weeks ago. "We now have the framework which will allow us to move forward, striving as always to balance the many current and future needs of Maui and our … [Read more...] about Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa Signs Maui Island Plan While Ed Case Asks For But Does Not Receive A New Senate Seat