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In this edition of MauiTimes, we proudly present our People Issue, a celebration of the remarkable individuals whose unwavering dedication and remarkable talents enrich our community in myriad ways (p. 10). In the name of impactful community leaders, I’d also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to my late predecessor, Jacob Shafer, whose passion for journalism left an indelible mark on our publication. His memory will guide us as we continue to present our readers with stories that matter.

—Ashley Probst, Editor

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Aloha to the kind young men with the Lāhainā Big Boys Football team at Kulamalu Football Field who wrangled my kolohe mo‘opuna (mischievous grandchild) wagoner off the field during a game break between Lāhainā and Kahului. She was determined to escape her old grandmother and made many runs along the sideline that afternoon. Many mahalos to all of the Lāhainā players who helped to corral her amid the exhortations from the crowd. I remain very impressed with the young people of Lāhainā.

News QUIZ

2. Which Maui waterfall is featured in a series of stamps that was recently released by USPS?

A. ‘Ohe‘o Gulch

B. Waimoku Falls

C. Twin Falls

3. Two Maui chefs recently competed in televised cooking shows, including Madame Donut on MasterChef and Relle Lum on _________.

A. The Great American Recipe

B. Chopped

C. Top Chef

1. A new hands-on tour at Maui Ocean Center that focuses on Hawaiian culture and plants will benefit which local institution?

A. Maui Nui Marine Resource Council

B. Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund

C. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens

4. “Under Waters” is a Maui-centric documentary that highlights the importance of conserving which type of marine life?

A. Sea turtles

B. Sharks

C. Coral reefs

In Case You Missed It #ICYMI

By Ashley Probst

Locally Made Documentary Selected For Maui Film Festival

Diving into the depths of local waters, a collective of passionate residents have created a thoughtprovoking documentary that highlights the intricate world of coral reef conservation.

Hawai‘i Gas Strike Ends With New Contract

Following a three-week long strike over concerns regarding medical costs, wages and retirement benefits, Hawai‘i Gas union workers voted to approve a new three-year contract. More than 200 teamsters will benefit from this agreement, which includes a 15% pay raise over the duration of the contract as well as a flat rate for their medical insurance that’s worth about 10% of their premium.

Those involved in the strike issued an official statement in which they reiterated that the “primary goal in this strike was to ensure that our members were compensated fairly for their hard work and dedication to Hawaiʻi Gas.” These members have now returned to work with the increased wages and benefits they sought.

The statement also acknowledged the effect this strike had on the community: Businesses statewide, including Serpico’s Pizzeria in Pukalani and HPM Building Supply locations across the island, were forced to close temporarily due to a lack of access to propane that is normally delivered by Hawaiʻi Gas.

“We know that our decision to strike impacted many people, and we appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the public. Thank you for your attention and support throughout this process,” the statement read. (hawaiigas.com)

Aptly titled “Under Waters,” this film follows 30 years worth of research and community efforts. This culminated in a Supreme Court battle that initiated a positive ripple effect nationwide after the enforcement of The Clean Water Act.

The documentary itself has already made a major impact, which is evident in its selection for the Maui Film Festival’s Speed of Light Virtual Cinema. It will be available to stream from July 3-30.

Helmed by Alli Waters — who served as director, producer, filmmaker and editor — the film’s crew collaborated to share this story through stunning visuals like underwater and drone footage by Maui-based cinematographers

Ananda Stone, Matthew Robinson and Kristin Linblad

Though the film inherently showcases the breathtaking beauty of Hawai‘i’s coral reefs, it also highlights the significant challenges they face. This is depicted through candid conversations with major players

in the conservation movement, including scientists, activists, attorneys, pro athletes, Hawaiian leaders and other locals.

Some of the Maui residents featured in this film include Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund president and biologist Hannah Bernard, biologist Robin Knox, Maui Land Trust president Edwin “Ekolu” Lindsey III, pro kiteboarder and business owner Verda Marley, waterman Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Dane’ Sadang of Maui Health, West Maui Preservation Association attorney Lance D. Collins as well as pro surfers Matt Meola and Francisco Porcella.

These powerful voices have come together to help spread a message about the importance of protecting and restoring Maui’s fragile marine ecosystems. And though — spoiler alert — the Supreme Court case was a success, there is still much more work to be done. (underwatersthemovie.net)

Maui Ocean Center Launches

Hawaiian Culture And Plant Tour

Visitors at the Maui Ocean Center are invited to experience the multisensory Hawaiian Culture and Plant Tour. Launched in early June, this hands-on tour provides an opportunity to feel the action of pounding poi, speak ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverbs), smell fragrances like the sage-like scent

of a pōhinahina leaf, and taste a variety of canoe plants.

“Expect to use all of your senses during this informative and interactive tour that showcases the beauty of Hawaiian culture,” general manager Tapani Vuori said in a press release.

During this 90-minute tour, a marine naturalist will take participants from mauka (mountain) to makai (ocean) while focusing on education about native and endemic plants. This demonstration is intended to showcase the interconnectedness of land and sea by highlighting how many terrestrial plants have a marine counterpart. One example of this is the hāpuʻu (the Hawaiian word for plentiful) plant, which is found on land as a tree fern and in the ocean as a giant grouper.

The educational component is followed by a sampling of canoe plants like kalo (taro) and ʻuala (sweet potato), which are prepared by the Maui Ocean Center’s on-site restaurant, Seascape.

Developed with support from Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, part of the proceeds from this tour will benefit the native Hawaiian ethnobotany garden’s initiative to restore native coastal vegetation. The tour is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets can be added on to a general admission ticket ($39.95 for adults or $24.95 for kamaʻāina) for an additional $34.95. (mauioceancenter.com)

“Our wellness is a reflection of the wellness of our ‘āina and so if we don’t care for our ‘āina, we don’t care for our waters, we don’t protect those things that give us life and perpetuate life, then we really have nothing.”

— Ki ‘i Kaho ‘ohanohano, kanaka maoli birth keeper

Sarah Balliet / Courtesy Maui Ocean Center

Ashley Probst

Maui County Council Committee Discusses Conservation Plans for At-Risk Lands

By Ashley Probst

Maui County’s Agriculture, Diversification, Environmental Protection and Transportation (ADEPT) Committee recently held a meeting to gather community input on the conservation of lands with significant environmental risks — namely the extreme flooding that has plagued various wetlands in South Maui.

The committee, chaired by Councilmember Gabe Johnson, convened on June 22 to deliberate Resolution 23-146, which seeks the expertise of the Conservation Planning Committee in reviewing a list of these vulnerable land parcels and providing recommendations for their preservation and management.

The council’s goal with this meeting was to identify the most critical areas that require immediate action on preservation efforts. These are the land parcels that cannot wait until the greenprint conservation plan that’s currently being created is complete in December 2024.

During the meeting, the floor was given to six presenters from organizations like Save the Wetlands Hui, Sierra Club Maui Group, Rooted Kekahi Me Ka ʻĀina, the Uluniu Beach Reserve Association, Teran James Young Foundation and Pili Koko.

These representatives shared insights on various land parcels around the island that they believe are the most at-risk. A few of those land parcels include the Pōhākea Watershed in Māʻalaea, Kulanihakoi Gulch and Waipuilani Gulch Wetlands in Kīhei, and various other land parcels in South Maui.

“Kīhei is in crisis, let’s not kid ourselves,” Charlene Schulenburg said during the meeting as part of her presentation as a representative of Pili Koko. “For every acre that we develop, from here on out, there is an exponential amount of flooding and damage that will occur.”

She also noted the alarming statistic that only about 10% of the wetlands remain from an overall area that was once 200 acres, which is now closer to 20 acres.

“For every brown water event, the damage to our reefs is also exponential. That sediment does settle on the reef and suffocates it. Therefore no life in the reef, no food for the fish to eat. When we don’t have fish and food out in front of that whole South Kīhei area, we are not going to be sustainable,” she continued.

The meeting also held space for public testimonies, which were given by entities like family-owned and -operated Kihei Rent-A-Car, which had six of its properties

listed in Resolution 23-146. Company representative Acacia Craine spoke about her familyʻs commitment to maintaining the wetlands on these properties.

“Our family is strongly for the preservation of the wetlands. We’ve been working with Save the Wetlands Hui for three years, allowing them to use our land to educate future generations on the importance of preserving Maui’s wetlands. We’ve also been working with them recently on how to best preserve and use our other properties,” Craine said.

Councilmember Johnson applauded and emphasized the importance of this continued call for collaboration between local government, landowners, community groups and the public to address these challenges and conservation concerns. “This is not just a ʻyou’ or ʻme’ problem — it’s a ʻwe’ problem,” he said.

This is why, in recognition of the value in finding comprehensive solutions, he intentionally shifted the conversation from the acquisition of these lands to include propositions for potential management plans and public-private partnerships. This is to ensure responsible stewardship of these identified lands to prevent flooding, while also protecting the rights of private landowners.

Following public testimonies, the meeting was ultimately recessed until July 6. In this interim period, Councilmember Johnson intends on reaching out to the owners of the tax map keys (TMKs) that are currently being discussed to inform them that the county is considering these parcels as high-priority in their conservation planning. He hopes to start a conversation around how landowners would prefer to approach the situation.

Once the ADEPT Committee reconvenes, it will review Resolution 23146, along with any proposed amendments, and further deliberate. Once the committee determines which land parcels to send to the Conservation Planning Committee, there will be a 120-day period in which the final recommendations will be made. This will then inform how the county takes action moving forward.

Conservation efforts are crucial for maintaining a healthy environment, promoting recreational opportunities, preserving cultural heritage and safeguarding the unique character of Maui County. The continuation of this ADEPT Committee meeting in July presents an opportunity to further progress toward these objectives.

Though the public will not be able to testify in the next part of the meeting, they are invited to email council members with additional comments or concerns.

Mike Severns

Severe flooding in Kīhei is a persistent issue that the Maui County Council hopes to mitigate.

Ashley Probst

Councilmember Gabe Johnson led the recent ADEPT Committee meeting.

COMMUNITY LEADERS EMPOWERING MAUI

Delve into the lives of five inspiring community leaders who are shaping the fabric of Maui. In this impactful People Issue, we will introduce you to Jake Muise, the founder of Maui Nui Venison leading the charge for food security and conservation; Ki‘i ohanohano, a fierce advocate for reproductive justice and Hawaiian birthing traditions; Madame Donut, a culinary artist pushing boundaries on MasterChef; Noble Richardson, a muralist whose vibrant artworks breathe life into the island’s streets; and Paige DePonte, whose equine-assisted services provide healing and hope. Their unique stories speak to both the diversity and interconnectedness of life on Maui.

Culinary Conservation

By John Starmer

Nearly 70 years ago, in 1956, nine axis deer were introduced to Maui. That population has since swelled, reaching an estimated 60,000 deer on the island today.

The presence of these cervids has taken a toll on the environment and had economic consequences. Ranchers are seeing the deer degrade the health of their ranchland and reduce the number of cattle their land can support. Farmers are having their crops destroyed. There are also literal downstream effects as deer reduce ground cover and dislodge soil that washes downhill as mud during storms, clogging streams and roads in addition to damaging coral reefs.

Jacob “Jake” Muise, co-founder and CEO of Maui Nui Venison started his company with a core vision to bring deer populations back into balance in a way that benefits the people of Maui by providing a local, sustainable and ethical food source.

His dedication to sustainable practices has garnered widespread acclaim. The Hawaiʻi-based

nonprofit Elemental Excelerator awarded Muise a grant in 2019 in recognition of potential, broader contributions of the methods he is pioneering to regenerative land and food systems. More recently, Fast Company included Maui Nui Venison on its list of “The 10 most innovative companies in agriculture of 2023.”

Unlike raising domesticated animals for public consumption, the logistical landscape Muise had to navigate to create his business proved almost as challenging as the rugged lava slopes of the Haleakalā ranchland where he and his team do their work. With most land on Maui being in private hands, partnerships had to be built to get reliable access to the invasive deer.

The infrastructure and processes for harvesting wild animals for public consumption at scale on Maui did not exist when Muise started Maui Nui Venison. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture had to approve the company’s unique ante-mortem process to ensure it aligns with the USDA mission to enforce humane animal harvesting and appropriate inspections for safe consumption.

Today, when the harvest team heads out to hunt on a rancher’s property at sunset, they operate under strict rules. Hunting at night is intentional, as it’s more humane and reduces stress for the deer, which has the added benefit of producing a better-tasting product. Using forward-looking infrared cameras the

find the deer and ensure they’re healthy females before deciding to shoot.

Muise said they prioritize harvesting does over bucks as part of their mission is to reduce the overall deer population. After a deer is shot, team members must carry the deer on their backs to nearby vehicles to avoid damaging or contaminating the meat. They also bring and utilize a custom-designed trailer that contains their on-site processing facility. Throughout all this, USDA inspectors accompany the team to ensure that the entire process — from harvest to final product — is in line with regulatory requirements.

While the process Muise has built is certainly not the easiest way to bring meat to consumers, the company is fundamentally making a business of protecting the ʻāina. Another aspect of his

mission is to

ascertain that Maui’s deer population benefits the community instead of harming it.

The ranchers who work with Muise now make some money off of the deer harvest to offset losses from pasture degradation.

The company’s kamaʻāina and Holo ʻAi programs make venison readily available to the local community and help to address food insecurity.

Muise notes that everything in nature is connected, from deer to land to people and sustainability — on an island like Maui, it’s all about balance. Even in the face of current challenges, Muise and Maui Nui Venison are dedicated to restoring harmony between the deer population and the land by transforming this invasive species into a valuable resource that is enriching the local community.

(mauinuivenison.com)

Maui Nui Venison co-founder and CEO Jake Muise is leading the charge to turn invasive deer populations into a sustainable food source.

CourtesyMauiNuiVenison

Courtesy MauiNuiVenison

Perpetuating Traditions & Birthing Change

By Ashley Probst

Motherhood changed everything for Kiʻi Kahoʻohanohano.

At the beginning of her healing practice, Kahoʻohanohano utilized modalities like lomi lomi (traditional Hawaiian massage), lāʻau lapaʻau (working with medicinal Hawaiian plants) and hoʻoponopono (Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness). After the birth of her first child over 20 years ago, the scope of her service to the community has expanded to include her role as pale keiki.

“I’m a kanaka maoli birth keeper trained by my kūpuna and other elders here in Hawaiʻi and so my foundation is a cultural practitioner,” she said. Her practice was formed by combining this cultural knowledge with her first-hand experience as a mother to five children, all of whom were born at home here on Maui

“When I was searching in my first pregnancy for answers, my kūpuna only had so much to offer as far as their answers because they, very much by design, had been stripped of their practices

and their cultural identity for a few generations at that point,” Kahoʻohanohano explained.

Her mission is to achieve reproductive justice, heal generational trauma, return the ea (sovereignty) to local families and provide access to cultural traditions, which should truly be a birthright for all who choose to hānau (give birth).

But recent changes in legislation stand to prevent Kahoʻohanohano, and most other birth workers in Hawaiʻi, from being able to legally provide their services.

When Act 32 passed in 2019, it established requirements for midwife licensure like recognition from the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council, which is a level of education and training that doesn’t exist in Hawaiʻi. Though there was an exemption for birth attendants and pale keiki, that exemption has been set to expire July 1.

“Everybody that is calling me is due after July at this point, so I have already had to turn them away,” she said, noting the last birth she attended was on Molokaʻi in February.

For a lot of these families, Kahoʻohanohano has been there for the birth of all their children, and those are some of the people she’s having to turn away. “They’re not my clients, we’re ʻohana,” she said with tears welling in her eyes. “We’re at every birthday party, we’re there every step of the way. They call us every

cough or a cold or an ear infection or their teeth are coming in. I mean, anything, we guide them through their whole childbearing experience.”

Kahoʻohanohano has been involved in the legislative process for 15 years in hopes of remaining legal, and this fight goes all the way up to the United Nations, which she plans to meet with later this year about the injustices against Hawaiʻi and its people.

“I’m not just advocating for reproductive justice in our communities,” she said. “I’m advocating for honoring our people and our home and our lands and our waters. … Our wellness is a reflection of the wellness of our ʻāina and so if we don’t care for our ʻāina, we don’t care for our waters, we don’t protect those things that give us life and perpetuate life, then we really have nothing.”

Once the exemption expires, Kahoʻohanohano plans to continue her fight against restrictive legislation as well as her work with various organizations that are aligned with her mission. This includes entities like Hawaiʻi Women’s Coalition, Hawaiʻi Home Birth Collective and Maui-based organizations Mālama Nā Pua O Maumea, of which she is the founder, as well as the Pacific Birth Collective, which is opening a healing reproductive justice center in Haʻikū.

The brick-and-mortar is slated to celebrate its grand opening on Labor Day. It will be open to the public and offer services like private healing treatments, birth keeper trainings, natural birth education classes for home and hospital support, wellness clinics, support circles, prenatal yoga and much more. (pacificbirthcollective.org)

Birth keeper Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano is fighting for reproductive justice and the preservation of native Hawaiian traditions.

CourtesyKiiKaho'ohanohano

Courtesy KiiKahoohanohano

Baking With Purpose

The rise of Madame Donut and her community-driven culinary creations.

By Ashley Probst

With her rainbow-colored hair, dangling donut-shaped earrings and vibrant personality, one may find it difficult to envision Madame Donut growing up in a small Filipino village without electricity. “I had to make fire three times a day to make meals,” she recalled of her childhood.

Madame Donut, who legally changed her name to reflect her passion for donuts and a circular economy, has been a Maui resident and small business owner for over 10 years. Recently, she competed on the reality cooking show MasterChef, which is currently airing on FOX.

All of this success started with humble beginnings on her family’s farm, where she was put in charge of the kitchen.

“I was about 9 years old by the time I was in charge of cooking for the whole family,” said the self-taught chef and baker, who never envisioned herself having a culinary career.

When she was a teenager, Madame Donut started her first paid job at Dunkin’ Donuts. “I worked the front; I didn’t make donuts. So it’s not like I thought I would make donuts one day, but I’m sure it

planted the seed,” she joked. She left the Philippines at 18 years old, originally to join a band as its vocalist. Her journey away from home took her all over the United States, where she has since lived in Los Angeles, New York, Denver and San Francisco.

It was during her pursuit of a kinesiology degree at San Francisco State University that Madame Donut fell back in love with cooking. Her college roommate was a private chef and, one summer, she borrowed his copy of a “Baking With Julia” cookbook.

After confidently announcing she was going to make croissants, her roommate tried convincing her to start with a less complex dough, such as cookies, but she strived to challenge herself.

When her roommate tried that first batch, he quite literally ate his words and said it was one of the best croissants he’d ever had. From there, she bought her own copy of the cookbook and started spending more time in the kitchen, which naturally evolved into her current full-time job.

“I said to myself that, if I worked in the industry, I would want to do pastries or desserts because of the way people look when they’re about to have desserts,” she explained, noting that diners order sweet treats purely for pleasure. “… It’s not about survival, it’s about adding joy.”

To further hone her skills, she attended the Culinary Institute of America, where she learned the traditional techniques for baking and pastry making. Her first job in the culinary industry was at AQUA, a fine dining restaurant in San Francisco.

ence in fine dining inspired her to create something high quality yet approachable.

“Donuts have always been the underdog of desserts,” she said. “… Brioche, in the industry, is basically regarded as the rich man’s bread and I thought donuts are like the poor man’s snack.” That’s when she decided to bridge the gap and create artisanal brioche donuts with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Madame Donut’s innate creativity and passion for this work propelled her to participate in the culinary competition MasterChef, an opportunity she took with the intention of using the platform to share a message about sustainability, inclusivity and the importance of community.

“[When] we come together and eat together — that’s breaking bread or kalo or cassava in front of other people — that, to me, is what makes it magical and how to be-

come a true community,” she shared.

Her business, Donut Dynamite, currently runs as a pop-up shop with pick-up available on Saturdays at Tails Up Maui in Wailuku. (Though the restaurant is temporarily closed, vendors like Donut Dynamite and Fresh Fish Maui still operate out of the building.)

Looking to the future, Madame Donut hopes to do more savory cooking, which includes a collaboration with Brian Etheredge and his private chef company. She’s also “pursuing some projects to work alongside local nonprofits to further promote local food sustainability and improve school food programs.”

She will also soon travel to Japan to run an international pop-up shop before returning to her beloved home base on Maui. (@themadamedonut | @donutdynamite)

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CourtesyMasterChef

Brushstrokes of Brilliance

Local artist Noble Richardson is painting the town with vibrant murals.

By Serene Gunnison

Wailuku-born artist Noble Richardson is making a name for himself as one of Maui’s most prolific muralists. Take a drive around Central Maui, and you’ll find several striking works by Richardson, including a lifelike portrait of master stone carver Hōaka Delos Reyes, which adorns Wells Street in Wailuku. But if you asked Richardson over 20 years ago, while sitting in Mrs. Sato’s art class as a freshman at Baldwin High School, if he saw himself becoming a muralist, he’d probably tell you no.

“My goal in intermediate school was to become a comic book artist,” he said. “My generation, in the ’80s, ’90s, we grew up on comic book stacks at every gas station. And that’s all I knew as far as the kind of job you can get as an artist.”

After learning the basic elements of art and seeing his progression during his first year of high school, Richardson slowly turned his focus toward fine art — namely, oil painting. Even today, despite his success as a muralist, Richardson says oil painting “is life” and something he’ll never walk away from.

Following high school, Richardson moved to the mainland to pursue degrees in art, obtaining an As sociates in Fine Art from Orange Coast College and a BFA from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, finally returning to Maui after over a decade away.

It wasn’t until 2016 that murals piqued Richardson’s interest, when he was invited to work on a mural at Baldwin High School. Working outside, in the elements, among other artists, was a refreshing change for Richardson, who spent most of his creative time oil painting in his garage. He was hooked, and soon, mural opportunities kept coming.

Following the Baldwin mural, Richardson was commissioned by Labor of Love — a labor union volunteer program that beautifies and improves school campuses around Hawaiʻi — to create murals at Wailuku Elementary and ʻĪao School. From there, “it slowly became to where people wanted to seek out my art,” he said.

One of Richardson’s most recent projects is located at a private residence off Malaihi Road in Waiehu. The piece portrays the property owner’s daughter tossing her head back in a moment of deep calm. Surrounding

her are Hawaiian motifs like taro leaves and a swooping pueo. Richardson says the mural is meant to capture a serene moment, but it was also created with community in mind and it beautifies what would otherwise be a large, faceless building visible to all commuters on Kahekili Highway.

When asked about the inspiration behind his art, Richardson said he aims to “serve what is endemic,” primarily the local people of Hawaiʻi. “How can we say ʻus’?” he said. “How can we put our voices on these walls?”

Keiki have also been a major inspiration for Richardson. When he isn’t creating larger-thanlife murals or oil paintings, he is a part-time art teacher at Wailuku Elementary School in addition to working with children at Liliʻuokalani Trust and Maui Hui Mālama.

As an educator, the generosity of his students continues to blow him away. “They’ll create something amazing, and they’ll just want to give it to their friend,” he said. “I thought that was special. That is Hawaiʻi.” (@nobleisms)

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Kelly Pauole @maui808films

Healing With Hooves

Paige DePonte empowers local youth through equine-assisted services.

By Ashley Probst

From a globe-trotting career as an award-winning documentarian and high-fashion photographer to a mixed-media artist who owns and operates Triple L Ranch and Bully’s Burgers in Kula, Paige DePonte has experienced myriad lifetimes in one.

However, the roots of this success story trace back to a childhood marked by adversity. Alcoholism, divorce, drugs, sexual assault and other types of abuse tarnished her formative years while growing up on Oʻahu — energies that carried into her adult life.

“I hate the word survivor. I don’t like the word victim. I like the word warrior,” DePonte said, pointing to tattoos on her arm of “warrior” in script alongside a symbol that represents the sexual assaults she’s endured.

As someone who started going through complex trauma at a young age, DePonte knows how impactful it can be for children’s trauma to be acknowledged and to be given tools to cope with triggers and heal

“Often with childhood abuse, the individual seeks out unconsciously repetitive trauma or self-harm, and that’s usually because they

don’t get the help that they need,” she explained, noting she didn’t fully un derstand the depth of her trauma until she was 50 years old.

After choosing sobriety over 10 years ago, DePonte has gone through recovery and multiple types of therapy, but the most impactful part of her healing journey has been these equine-assisted services.

“During the pandemic, I was around my horses the whole time and I noticed a significant shift,” said DePonte, who equated this recognition to an epiphany. She then set out to make this healing modality accessible to those who need it most.

Though the Healing Hearts ex periential learning program exists through her other venture, Triple L Ranch, DePonte wanted to create some thing specifically for children ages 11 to 17, which she said is an underserved demographic.

“It’s a very interesting age, 11 to 17 — that very important stage where you’re building that platform to become an adult,” DePonte said. “If trauma has not been dealt with in a real-time sense, meaning dealing with triggers … it’s just gonna be a snowball effect.”

And, thus, Spirit Horse Ranch was born.

Officially opened in June with her daughter, the nonprofit organization intends to offer its services to local keiki for free. The program employs Equine Assisted Learning-certified professionals who have been trained in trauma-informed care.

These facilitators apply Natural Lifemanship principles to their equine-assisted services, which are monitored using HeartMath, a

sensor-based technology that helps improve heart coherence.

During a session, participants are guided through a breathing exercise to help regulate their heart rate and, in turn, their emotions. This is paired with EAL-specific and other calming activities like brushing, walking and speaking to one of the ranch’s “healing horses.”

DePonte has a special bond with each horse, but especially Sugar, who has helped her through many heavy experiences. “She was my confidant, and she really helped me,” DePonte said, noting that Sugar’s expertise is in lovingly challenging clients to try harder.

Aside from her horses, a few other things in DePonte’s life that provide a sense of peace are spending time with her family, surfing, painting and writing.

Her debut memoir, “Nobody’s Girl: An Incredible Story About Finding Freedom,” details her journey out of addiction and into recovery. The story serves as an inspiring testament to her resilience and determination to shine a guiding light for others seeking their own path to healing. (thespirithorseranch.org)

Paig e DePonte with her daughter, MaurissaDePonte./CourtesyPaigeDePonte

Courtesy Paige DePonte

Broke Da Mout

By Ashley Probst

Sunset Cookout at Wailea Beach Resort

3700 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea 808-707-2022

Wailea Beach Resort continues to redefine luxury with its new Sunset Cookout summer series ($125 per adult, $85 for keiki). This oceanfront barbecue buffet is held on the Lūʻau Gardens lawn, where the Te Au Moana Lūʻau is held on other days throughout the week.

This casual dining experience is available on Wednesday evenings through Aug. 16 and is open to visitors and locals alike. Massive lawn games that emulate classics like Battleship, Connect 4 and Guess Who? were scattered throughout the grounds to entertain families and those of us who are children at heart. Other forms of entertainment included live music, lei making and, of course, a fire dance finale.

Adult guests were welcomed with a complimentary cocktail, which could be paired with comfort food like burgers, hot dogs and Maui-style potato chips or chef-driven dishes like rosemary-guava barbecue-glazed salmon and house-smoked beef brisket with homemade rub. Vegan options included baked beans, plant-based hot dogs and Beyond Beef burgers. A dessert buffet included summer favorites like peach and berry cobbler as well as a s’mores station. Shave ice and additional alcoholic beverages were also available for purchase. (@waileabeachresort)

Booch + Social

824 Kokomo Rd., Haʻikū boochandcoco.com; 808-707-0043

Those who frequent the North Shore may have noticed that Booch + Coco is no longer at the Maliko Country Farmers Market. The vegan-friendly restaurant has rebranded to Booch + Social, partnered with Toohey’s Butchery and taken over its kitchen in the heart of Haʻikū, where I went to try the new dinner menu. Guests order at the counter, where they can choose from the likes of salads, burgers and bowls as well as Pauwela kombucha available on tap or bottled. Though I was tempted to join a game of pool, I opted to sit at a picnic table and enjoy live mu sic alongside the families and friend groups gathered in the outdoor seating area — some of whom were taking advantage of the BYOB policy. I sipped on a refreshing ginger-turmeric kombucha ($7), which won a 2023 Good Food Award, and had a taste of the Mauka burger ($19), which has a flavor that was accurately likened to an In-N-Out burger. Booch + Social is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast is served until 1 p.m, followed by dinner and live music at 5:30 p.m. Grab-and-go options in cluding parfaits, salads, tempeh poke and kombucha are available all day. (@boochandsocial)

Ramen Bones

44 Hoʻokele St., Kahului ramenbonesmaui.com; 808-871-9898

Nestled in an unassuming location near Target, one could easily drive right past Ramen Bones — if it wasn’t for the constant crowd of diners eager to snag a seat at one of 10 tables. After one failed attempt to get in, I returned with a determination to finally get a taste, no matter how long I would have to wait.

Following a 30-minute wait, my party of three ordered a feast that included pūpū like the coconut shrimp ($8.75) and five-piece fried gyoza ($6.95) as well as the beef fried noodle ($15.75); unadon, a grilled eel rice bowl ($18.95); black garlic ramen ($15.95) and spicy shoyu tonkotsu udon ($15.95).

The food came out quickly and despite a harmless human error of accidentally swapping the noodles in our ramen and udon dishes, everything from the flavors to the service was exceptional. As an apology for the inconvenience, we weren’t charged for one of the ramen dishes and also given a 15% discount on the total bill. It’s because of this dedication to its customers paired with the delicious dishes I was able to try that I’m hungry for more.

Ramen Bones is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (ramenbonesmaui.com)

Darris Hurst

Ashley Probst

Ashley Probst

Da Dish From Trish

A serving of Maui’s arts & entertainment news

Maui’s music community is in the midst of a creative revolution — can you feel it?

Perhaps Pele’s visits are recharging us, or the lull of unknown days is subsiding. Renowned artists are delivering independent projects with zest and taking chances with their productions. An array of state-of-the-art studios and rehearsal spaces are booming. New generations are presenting sounds that meld the best of yesterday and the keenest of technology today. I’m here for it all!

Inspired artists are coming together to shape spaces for rehearsing, recording, streaming and producing a variety of events. One tenacious group is Shroom Cat Studios, a collective of multimedia artists and engineers who renovated Willie K’s former studio off Waiehu Beach Road with a mission to perpetuate the arts and master the creative flow. Imagine the mana in those walls…

Sultry singer-songwriter Silky Sister is crafting her first fulllength album there, working closely with sonic wizard Cody Quintana. It’s refreshing to see such depth from a young artist — this Maui girl and old soul is one to watch.

BackLit Buddha Studios is a multipurpose artistic space in Kahului many musicians have already discovered. The Gold Room downstairs hosted a few stellar shows and has a chance to be a one-of-a-kind venue.

Vivacious tribes like Fuzz Box Productions on the West Side continue to bestow gifts upon us. They share intriguing podcasts, host keiki events, offer dance classes, present epic live showcases, and two of Maui’s most loved bands, The Lamonts and Sting Kong, record there. Did you have a blast at ArT=Mixx? Well, don’t miss Fuzz Fest 2023 from July 28-30 up on the Maui Paintball field. This multifaceted music festival is a must-attend event!

Musician extraordinaire Louis Kanoa Kukaua remains boldly versa-

tile and open-minded along his journey, sitting in the producer chair frequently in recent years, laying down tracks for local favorites like Jordan T, Sunny Kalama and Rabbitt

It’s cool to see him gig with Nuff Sedd again or throw down with punk metal outfit P.I.L.A.U., yet I’m most stoked for his self-produced album, “RetroFit.” It’s an old-school, soul-funk adventure with flashback beats and modern twists. This is his first solo release since 2007 with Gomega, and fans are going to have it on loop all day.

Maui’s consummate rock star, Murray Thorne, is releasing “Deconstruction Zone,” a labor of love with thoughtful and gritty pop songs he recorded at his home studio. His singles “Sound Barrier” and “Laughing in the Face of Success” are already in rotation on local airwaves, and the full EP comes out July 14. The last time Thorne released original music was 2008’s “Tin Can Telephone.”

Kanekoa’s ʻuke hero and Maui bluesman, Vince Esquire, took his fans by surprise and released an instrumental album he produced called “Tasty Jamz.” It’s a delicious collection of ambient tracks you didn’t know you needed on your playlist. And trust me — you do!

Shoots, that’s just a sample of the goodness Maui artists are stirring up. Stay tuned!

@trishdadishmaui

Amber Caires

Maui girl Kendall Benoit is all grown up and composing original music as Silky Sister. She’s currently recording her exciting debut album, “The Silky Sound of...” at the new Shroom Cat Studios in Wailuku.

We are pleased to announce that Maui Heart & Vein has opened a new location in the brand new Kulamalu Plaza this spring, and we are ready to meet your cardiovascular care needs.

Our office also welcomes Natalia Colome Mansanas, PA-C, to the Maui Heart & Vein ʻohana. Natalie is a board certified PA with 12 years of cardiology experience and bilingual in English & Spanish.

We strive to give quality care by providing consultations and diagnostic testing in our facilities promptly and communicate our findings back to the referring physicians in a timely manner.

We look forward to providing expert, qualified care to Mauiʻs community at our two conveniently located clinics in South Maui and Upcountry Maui.

“I Was a Simple Man”

By Barry Wurst II

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By Barry Wurst II

Christopher Makoto Yogi’s “I Was a Simple Man” is a recent example of locally made independent cinema to seek out and cherish. It’s also one of the most thoughtful, emotionally rich and complex films ever made about living in Hawaiʻi during times of change.

Yogi’s Oʻahu-based film has stayed with me since it left me bawling at the 2021 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. It is now streaming for free on Kanopy and a must-see for everyone.

It begins with a shot of two men having a private discussion in a parking garage. The camera slowly closes in on them and we realize that this isn’t a moment of two criminals planning a heist, but something else entirely. The introduction isn’t the first time the camera lingers on an image that we think we understand — until we realize something greater, or perhaps simpler, is taking place.

The opening scene deceptively suggests a crime film, until we see how its core theme delves into how time and unwanted changes have altered the environment of Oʻahu.

This is the story of Masao Matsuyoshi (played by Steve Iwamoto),

an elderly man living on Oʻahu who, nearing the end of his life, has visions of his late wife. Masao is flooded with memories of their romantic courtship and later visited by his wife’s ghost. Figures from the past and present materialize as Masao’s existence, both spiritual and physical, becomes more about reflection than survival.

At one point, the past and present meld into one another and provide commentary on the future. Other scenes present Oʻahu preand post-statehood. This is unlike any other film about life in Hawaiʻi.

The pacing is extremely slow, which will bother some, but it fits the film, as we’re seeing life through the eyes of a man who shares a unique relationship with time. Masao isn’t merely coming near the end of his life, he is revisiting the moments and decisions that defined his lifetime.

Yogi’s film, which takes place in present day Oʻahu and during the time of the transition to statehood, is among the most poetic, personal and significant works of locally made independent cinema I’ve ever encountered. As a film that portrays the pain, confusion and renewed joy found in our memories, the amount of depth here is staggering.

Constance Wu is the biggest name in the cast, though Iwamoto is excellent in the lead role. While the film is opulent and showcases breathtaking scenery, Yogi hasn’t made a film to please mainlander audiences or even attempted to water down the thematic complexities for the mainstream. “I Was a Simple Man” is deeply personal, but also tender, compassionate and original.

Yogi hasn’t made a horror film but a hard-to-describe mood piece. The style of Yogi’s film reminded me of the works of Yasajirō Ozu or even the style of “Uncle Boonmee.” As modern day and memories of the past wash over Masao, we sometimes struggle with him to grasp which time we’re in. There’s also striking moments where the past and present materialize simultaneously in his home, allowing him to reflect on the enormous physical and emotional space left by those who are gone.

The final scene is supposed to resemble the closer from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” one of the many bold touches here that pay off. Be sure you track this one down. This film made me weep openly and truly left me in awe. Yogi’s film is a masterpiece. (On Kanopy)

Dead of Night (1945)

This groundbreaking British thriller is about an architect who arrives at a country house inhabited by a cluster of visitors, and has dreamt about everything that is going to happen next. Each of the house guests have a story, which the audience experiences as individual episodes. This is an anthology horror film with a final vignette — a stunner involving a living ventriloquist doll — and a shocking finale that still leaves an impact. “Dead of Night,” among the first of its kind, remains a milestone because the formula it created has never been recreated with this much depth, intricate plotting and seamless blending of multiple collaborators. (On Kanopy)

Funny People (2009)

Writer-director Judd Apatow’s most polarizing comedy was deemed too long and overly serious in theaters. Now, this smart, prickly character study is looking like Apatow’s best and funniest film. Adam Sandler stars as a popular film actor and comedian who takes an up-and-coming stand-up comic (played by Seth Rogen) under his wing. Unlike Apatow’s “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” the characters aren’t always likable, and the screenplay challenges the audience by making the protagonist a narcissistic mess. Sandler is excellent and he’s surrounded by a terrific ensemble cast. (On Netflix)

This time-bending, tear-jerking masterpiece reflects on the past and current state of Hawai‘i.

Courtesy Strand Releasing

Courtesy Universal Pictures

Steve Iwamoto and Constance Wu star in "I Was a Simple Man."

By Shan Kekahuna

JULY 8

AN UNDERSEAS TEASE: NAUGHTY AND NAUTICAL!

A presentation by Cabaret & Cocktails, get naughty and nautical with your favorite Maui burlesque performers and special guests for a rollicking romp over, under and around the high seas. Ahoy! Avast! And thar she blows …you away! You’re bound to have fun on this titillating adventure. There will be mermaids and giant vengeful she-kraken viciously sinking a submarine full of seamen. Two sailings of this saucy ship: 7pm & 9pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei (proartsmaui.org; 808-463-6550)

THROUGH JULY 21

BENEATH THE SURFACE:

MARINE LIFE OF HAWAI‘I

A community art exhibition celebrating marine biodiversity. Stop in to view Gar Waterman, the Hui’s 2023 Artist in Residence completed nudibranch sculpture, dynamic artwork created by Maui’s school children, and works of marine-themed art created by local artists. 9am4pm. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao (huinoeau.com; 808-572-6560)

THROUGH JULY 9

DISNEY’S “FINDING NEMO JR.”

Get ready to explore the big blue world with MAPA’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Based on the beloved Pixar film, this family-friendly event performed by camp participants will immerse audiences in the epic journey of clownfish Marlin and Nemo. With the help of Dory, Crush and the Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey. Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, 7pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 3pm. Maui Academy of Performing Arts, Wailuku (mauiacademy.org; 808-244-8760)

JULY 6 & 7

HISTORY THEATRE: SUMMER 2023

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will host a special presentation featuring portrayals of Robert Crichton Wyllie, whose work as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom by King Kamehameha III led to a collection of important documents that formed the basis

of the Hawaiʻi State Archives; Edna Allyn, a teacher and librarian whose work led to what is now the Hawaiʻi Public Library System; and George R. Carter, 2nd Territorial Governor, whose personal collection helped form the basis of the Hawaiian Mission Houses Archives. 6pm. Waiola Church, Lāhainā (lahainarestoration.org; 808-661-3262)

JULY 8

SADDLE UP FOR ST. JUDE TRAIL RIDE

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues to lead the way for how the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Money raised during this trail ride will help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on their child's well-being. 8am. Thompson Ranch & Riding Stables, Makawao (fundraising. stjude.org/thompsonranch; 808-878-1910)

JULY 8-23

MAUI OPEN STUDIOS

The second annual Summer Edition will run for three consecutive weekends offering exceptional art and inspiration. Artists islandwide will open up their studios and exhibition spaces to show and sell their work to the public as well as talk story, connect and inspire visitors through one-on-one interactions and live demonstrations. Visit the online artist directories to design your self-guided tour. (mauiopenstudios.com; 415-450-1307)

JULY 15

HĀNA LIMU FESTIVAL

Each year, this festival brings people from across the islands to enjoy music, hula, games, arts & crafts, and a silent auction. Funds raised benefit Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea’s scholarship for Hāna students committed to higher education and the Hāna community. Coconut Grove Hana, Hāna (limu.muolea.org)

JULY 22 & 23

KUMU KAHUA THEATRE: “FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS”

From a lip gloss smacking, hickey-necked teenager to a creepy uncle, a pickled-mango-craving hāpai (pregnant) mom and everything in between, Lee Cataluna’s raucous collection of monologues highlights the wild range of characters that frequent the aisles of Hawaiʻi’s favorite drug store. This show is not suitable for all ages. Saturday, 7:30pm & Sunday, 2pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului (mauiarts.org; 808-242-SHOW)

JULY 23

THE DOPE SHOW

Everything is funnier high, right? So why not stand-up comedians? The Dope Show is a comedy showcase in which comedians perform a sober set, take a short intermission to toke up and get back on stage to perform under the influence. Featuring a variety of nationally touring comics — many of whom have never toked before and others who know it all too well. Guaranteed to be hilarious in any case! Don’t miss the dopest comedy show on the West Coast making its debut in Hawaiʻi. 8pm. Da Playground, Māʻalaea (daplaygroundmaui.com; 808-727-2571)

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Courtesy Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center

Photo by Wulf Pack

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Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

HOLIDAYS

ROCK & ROLL CABARET - JUL 1.

Fireworks got nothing on Maui’s hottest crew. Get in the groove this Independence Day weekend with The S Effect in a unique dance showcase combining heels with rock and roll in an unforgettable cabaret performance. Guest performers include live songstresses Kelsey Jamison, Makena Lauren and Lo Wolf. 8pm. Da Playground, Lāhainā; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION - JUL 4.

The ultimate Independence Day extravaganza! Get ready for a day packed with fun, food and festivities that will make your holiday unforgettable. All day. Down the Hatch, Lāhainā; dthmaui.com

JULY 4TH BLOCK PARTY - JUL 4.

Follow the music, stop by to say hello at the potluck and barbecue. 1pm. Charley

Young Beach, Kīhei

“CONCERT IN THE PARK’’ FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS & CELEBRATIONS

- JUL 4. The music begins with performances by the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, Na Aliʻi Big Band and the Maui Community Band. Fireworks after dark are the grand finale of the event. See the fireworks show from any ocean-view point along Front Street and from some of the oceanfront restaurants, too. 5pm. James Campbell Park, Lāhainā; jazzmaui.org

JULY 4TH SUNSET & FIREWORKS SAIL

- JUL 4. Take pleasure in a fun and comfortable sail aboard this luxury catamaran while dining on an incredible Fourth of July meal catered by an award-winning chef. Relax and enjoy a delicious beverage as you embrace a breathtaking Maui sunset and then watch the Lāhainā fireworks show from the ocean. 5:30-9pm. Teralani Sailing Adventures, Kāʻanapali; 808-661-7245; teralani.net

4TH OF JULY SAIL - JUL 4. This sunset sail offers exceptional food, panoramic views and a front-row seat to the dazzling fireworks

show that lights up the sky. 6-9:30pm. Alii Nui Maui, Lāhainā; aliinuimaui.com

FOURTH OF JULY ROOFTOP PARTY!

- JUL 4. Offering a variety of chef-inspired tray-passed appetizers, themed welcome drink, special sunset ceremony performance, photo booth and live music from The Paul West Band. Don’t forget front-row views of the Lāhainā Town fireworks display. 6:30pm. Fleetwood’s on Front St., Lāhainā; 808-669-MICK; fleetwoodsonfrontst.com

BIG GIGS

BACK TO THE 90S & BEYOND DANCE

PARTY - JUL 6. Go back to the ’90s and beyond, paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip-hop and pop-punk. With a larger-than-life production, this show recreates the sights, sounds and energy of the biggest stars of the ’90s. Nonstop sing-alongs and party throwbacks is what this show is all about. Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long. 8pm. Da Playground, Ma‘alaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

JOHNNY SUITE - JUL 8. This island reggae singer-songwriter from Mililani is most-known for his single, “Thank You,” which currently boasts over 850k Spotify streams and almost 2.2 million Youtube views. His latest releases are “I Choose to Love” and “God Gave Me You.” Opening up the show is Chante to share a melting pot of different cultures, styles and music. 8pm. Da Playground, Ma‘alaea; 808-7272571; daplaygroundmaui.com

DOC MARTIN - JUL 8. A product of the ’80s San Francisco dance music boom, DJ-producer Doc Martin has been creating innovative, high-energy electronic music for nearly three decades. He continues to evolve, revealing new sides of his artistry as he releases the most compelling music of his career. 9pm. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill, Kīhei; gilligansmaui.com

TREVOR JONES 80TH BIRTHDAY ON MAUI - JUL 14. Catch a nostalgic night of sea shanty sing-a-longs, and rip roaring acoustics. Come down and experience a real gentleman on stage, and raise a glass to the pirate’s life. Mulligans on the Blue, Wailea; 808-874-1131; mulligansontheblue.com

CLAIRE WRIGHT - JUL 16. Bringing an element of sunshine to her storytelling songwriting, Northern California native Claire Wright comes to share her signature sound. Opening up the show is multi-instrumentalist Tavana to lay down a variety of grooves. 8pm. Da Playground, Ma‘alaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: WHITE PARTY - JUL 21. Grab all your friends and head to the best party of the summer. DJs Kamikaze and Roo, along with Wok Sauce, have all your favorites and will be taking requests. Wear your ugliest sweater to win prizes. 9pm. Da Playground, Lāhainā; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

SHERYL RENEE SALUTES - JUL 26. Ever wonder how your favorite musical artists got their start or what their career highs and lows were? Do you love hearing the hit songs that made them famous and are the soundtrack of your lives? Take a melodic trip down memory lane as Sheryl Renee (known as the “Lady with the Golden Voice”) shares how these incredible icons influenced her lifelong musical upbringing and career. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-463-6550; proartsmaui.org

DEJA VU 19 - JUL 28. Boogie to live dance music from the ladies of the ’80s and ’90s. The evening will feature Marlene Markos, Desiree Echalas, Manel Leoncio, Jeannette Trevias, Asian Blend and Shamrocks. Call for ticket information. 4:30pm. The King Kamehameha Golf Club, Waikapū; 808-385-6006

ONSTAGE

SUNSET JAZZ - JUL 2-30. Each week features an all-star lineup of local and visiting professional jazz musicians, panoramic sunset views along with chocolate and beverage pairings. July 2: Sheryl Renee & Friends; July 9: Swing Star; July 16: Hawaii Jazz; July 23: Jazz All-Stars; July 30: Jeff Hellmer & Friends. Proceeds support Jazz Maui. 5-7pm. Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate, Lāhainā; jazzmaui.org

JOHN CRUZ: ISLAND STYLE - JUL 5 & 19. The Grammy- and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards-winning Hawaiian singer-songwriter shares lyrical stories about everyday people and experiences. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-463-6550; proartsmaui.org

“SOMETHING ROTTEN” - JUL 7-30. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self … and all that jazz. Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm; Sundays, 3pm. ʻĪao Theater, Wailuku; 808-242-6969; mauionstage.com

‘AINAKEA: A STAGED READING - JUL 10. The ‘Ainakea sugar plantation has been in Amanda Goodale’s family for generations, but with the harvest failing and the tax collector knocking at the door, what can she do? This adaptation of Checkhov’s classic “The Cherry Orchard,” set on Maui’s West Side in 1953, is a compelling — and often hilarious — look at our island home on the cusp of major change. Some adult content and language. 6:30pm. ʻĪao Theater, Wailuku; 808-242-6969; mauionstage.com

Hau‘oli la ‘eha o Iulai!

Courtesy Fleetwoods on Front Street

Maui AFTER DARK

RESERVED FOR ONGOING WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT (7PM OR LATER)! SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO SHAN@MAUITIMES.ORG

KUF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE - JUL 13. Named Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Rapper of 2022 and One of 10 New Jersey Artists, Kuf Knotz (producer-emcee) and Christine Elise (harpist-vocalist) will be bringing their unique blend of hip-hop, soul and classical traditions. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-463-6550; proartsmaui.org

JOE SIB - JUL 13. From the 1980s punk scene to millennium parent, Joe’s comedy takes you on a manic ride from growing up in the era of “safety last” and into the present as he tries to helicopter parents without a license. 8pm. Da Playground, Ma‘alaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

FAST FREDDY’S BLUES SHOWCASE -

JUL 14. Fast Freddy and Blue Lava Blues Band are back, along with a special guest to be announced. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-463-6550; proartsmaui.org

GINAI’S “JAZZ ISLAND” - JUL 15. Jazz Maui Sessions presents an intimate and entertaining evening of jazz, soul and pop that showcases award-winning vocalist Ginai along with bassist Marcus Johnson, drummer Paul Marchetti, pianist Jeff Helmer and saxophonist John Zangrando. 7pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-4636550; proartsmaui.org

“WHITE HAWAIIAN” - JUL 20-23. Covering Eric Gilliom's career; his Maui upbringing as a Caucasian with Hawaiian roots; and the TV, film and Broadway roles that have given him hilarious stories to share. Furiously donning outlandish wigs with gaudy costumes make the full circle story even more rich and entertaining. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808-463-6550; proartsmaui.org

HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES - JUL 27. Spend a cool evening under the stars enjoying the talented local musicians playing backyard music on the front yard. 6pm. Baldwin Home Museum, Lāhainā; lahainarestoration.org

ILIZA: HARD FEELINGS TOUR - JUL 27. Known for her high-energy shows that deliver laughs wrapped up in on-point, thought-provoking ideas, Iliza Shlesinger returns to Castle Theater to tell the hilarious truths we’re all thinking. 7pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-SHOW; mauiarts.org

JAZZ, BLUES AND BEYOND - JUL 29. This 4th annual concert will offer an outstanding line-up featuring Jimmy Vivino with Vizztone blues artists Colin John and Long Tall Deb, Sheryl Renee, DJ Lee Norris and many more. Pre-show music by the June Skies Jazz Quartet. There will be food booths, a dance floor and art hale. 5pm. Courtyard Green at Kihei Charter School, Kīhei; jazzmaui.org.

FREE RANGE COMEDY - JUL 29. This wickedly funny improv troupe specializes in “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv. You’ll laugh your tailfeather off.

7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808463-6550; proartsmaui.org

MAUI IMPROV - JUL 30. Come join the Maui Improv players for another unique, made-up-on-the-spot showcase.

7-8:30pm. ProArts Playhouse, Kīhei; 808463-6550; proartsmaui.org

MAGIC DINNER SHOW! - Hold onto your seats and enjoy a night of big laughs, endless wonder and amazing sleight-of-hand magic while you question reality. Mondays-Fridays, 5pm & 7:30pm seatings. Warren & Annabelle’s, Lāhainā; 808-6676244; warrenandannabelles.com

SLACK KEY SHOW - Enjoy a performance with the slack key ‘ohana featuring contemporary island music to heartfelt Hawaiian mele. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15pm. Aloha Pavilion at Napili Kai Beach Resort, Nāpili; 808-669-3858; slackkeyshow.com

THE MAGICAL MYSTERY SHOW!Stunning magical entertainers bring you an evening of magic, mystery and mirth — blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Daily, except Wednesday; 5pm & 8pm showtimes. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, Wailea; hotel-magic.com

STAGE CLASSES

MAGIC CLASSES - Come and learn multiple tricks from world-famous magicians featured in The Magical Mystery Show! Daily, except Wednesdays, 3pm. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, Wailea; hotel-magic.com

HULA LESSONS - Learn the art of the Hawaiian hula dance with a kumu. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm. Lāhainā Cannery Mall, Lāhainā; lahainacannerymall.com

LATIN NIGHTS - It’s a Latin dance concert with Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo. Start with an intro to salsa or bachata lesson, then the band hits the tunes. BYOB. All ages are welcome. Tacos are available on site. Fridays, 8pm. Heritage Hall, Pāʻia; drnat.com

ART SCENE

CALL TO ARTISTS - Mālama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods) is a juried exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui. Open to artists in Maui County of all ages, abilities and in any medium. The main subject of artwork must be a Maui Nui native species or a landscape featuring a Maui Nui native

species. Receiving of artwork is Aug. 29. malamawaoakua.org

MACC BIENNIAL - JUL 5-AUG 26. The MACC is expanding its commitment to creative community building with the announcement of the MACC Biennial — a new, statewide juried exhibition in Schaefer International Gallery. Artists living in Hawai‘i enter their strongest, most innovative and thought-provoking work, embodying fresh approaches in contemporary art. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am4pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-244-SHOW; mauiarts.org

ARTIST POP-UP SHOP - JUL 14. Showcasing works by Jessica Tepora. Local artists contribute to the Children of the Rainbow Preschool in Lāhainā to assist with art activities and buy art supplies for local students. 5-10pm. Down the Hatch, Lāhainā; 808-661-4900; dthmaui.com

YOUTH ART EXHIBIT - JUL 31-AUG 25. This unique exhibition showcases the work of 250+ youth participating in the Hui’s summer arts program. The result is an explosion of vibrant creativity that features the extraordinary possibilities unlocked by community visual arts education. 9am-4pm. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; huinoeau.com

ISLAND WOOD CARVINGS - Traditional island wood carving demonstration. Experience an art form with stories deeply rooted in Polynesian traditions. Tuesdays, 4-7pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

LĀHAINĀ ART SHOW - Enjoy a day of art with the Lāhainā Art Society featuring local Maui artists and demonstrations. Fridays &

Mall,

ART NIGHT - Walk through Lāhainā’s art scene, meet the artists, view new artwork and enjoy live music. Show enough interest and you just might find a glass of wine in your hand. Fridays, 5-8pm. Lāhainā Town; lahainarestoration.org

ART CLASSES

ART CLASSES - Let your inner artist come out with a different theme offered each day. Wednesdays-Sundays. Island Art Party, Kīhei; 808-419-6020; islandartparty.com

COCONUT FROND WEAVING - Used to make baskets, mats, jewelry and toys for the keiki — learn how to make your very own keepsake. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-8916770; theshopsatwailea.com

CULTURAL CRAFTS - From coconut weaving to lei making, kukui and lauhala bracelets, join to craft a handmade item. All materials will be provided. Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. Lāhainā Cannery Mall, Lāhainā; lahainacannerymall.com

KAVA ART PARTY PAINTING CLASS

- Come and learn a fun and simple way to create multiple beautiful paintings in one night with artist Chris Stern. Sip kava, play with color and let your creative force reveal itself. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. ʻAumakua Kava Lounge, Pāʻia; 808-7933232; aumakuakava.com

LEI PO‘O MAKING - Learn how to weave basic ti leaf lei using flowers and ferns that can be worn on the head or around the neck. Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm & Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

PAINT N PURR - Bring your playful self and let the cats bring out your inner purr. Tuesdays, 6pm. Cat Café Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

SANDAL-MAKING WORKSHOP - An experienced sandalmaker will discuss the history of sandal-making and guide you through the process from choosing leather to lacing up your finished sandals. Refreshments are included. Check online for availability. Good Earth Sandals, Pāʻia; goodearthsandals.com

CRAFT FAIRS

HONUA KAI CONDOMINIUMSWednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-3pm.

Kā‘anapali; 808-268-9822; mauisfinestcraftfair.com

KĀʻANAPALI SHORES - Thursdays, 8am2pm. Kāʻanapali; 808-667-2211

KĪHEI WAILEA GIFT AND CRAFT FAIRWednesdays, 9am-2pm. Kīhei; kiheicraftfair.com

LĀHAINĀ CANNERY MALL - Fridays & Saturdays, 9am-4pm. Lāhainā; lahainaarts.com

LĀHAINĀ GATEWAY CENTER - Sundays, 9am-2pm. Lāhainā; mauigiftandcraftfair.com

MAKAWAO MARKETPLACE - Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-3pm. Makawao; 808-280-5516; makawaomarketplace.com

MARRIOTT’S MAUI OCEAN CLUBTuesdays, 9am-2pm. Kā‘anapali; 808-825-4130

THE HYATT RESIDENCE CLUB MAUIThursdays, 9am-3pm. Kā‘anapali; 808-268-9822; mauisfinestcraftfair.com

THE WESTIN KĀʻANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - Tuesdays & Fridays, 9am-3pm. Kā‘anapali; 808-268-9822; mauisfinestcraftfair.com

THE WESTIN NANEA OCEAN VILLASMondays, 9am-3pm. Kā‘anapali; 808-268-9822; mauisfinestcraftfair.com

FOODIE

DIM SUMMAH NIGHT’S DREAM - JUL 11. A seven-course experience with Chef Alvin Savella aka The Kitchen Assassin. 5pm & 8pm seatings. Duckine, Lāhainā; 808-451-2778; duckine.com

SEED TO CUP FESTIVAL - JUL 16.

Maui coffee lovers event of the year! Meet the farmers and roasters, see coffee processing and roasting demos, and taste the roasts. There will be a barista throwdown and entertainment by Namaka Pauole, CJ Boom Helekahi, Kevin Brown, the Zenshin Daiko drummers, Lahela Lee Park, Ahumanu, Larry Dupio, Benny Uyetake, and the Maui Jazz and Blues Festival Jazz Band. The day will also offer coffee-inspired food and drinks along with made-on-Maui coffee-inspired gear and art. 9am-4pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; mauicoffeeassociation.org

Learn about and taste the fruits of our farmers, roasters, baristas and cafés as they turn flowers into heaven at this year's Seed to Cup Festival. (Details below).

Courtesy Instagram / mauicoffeeassociation

MANGO FEST - JUL 22. Food, drinks, desserts, shopping and more. 10am-2pm. Wailuku Food Truck Pod, Wailuku; @wailukufoodtrucks

TAVERN SHAKEDOWN: COCKTAIL

SHOWCASE - JUL 22. In this tournament-style match up, DJ at Merriman’s will go head-to-head with Jesse of Monkeypod Kitchen. Each bartender will face-off using the same ingredients and spirit to craft a cocktail to find out who is the master of their craft. 10pm. Māla Tavern, Lāhainā; malatavern.com

HBC PINT NIGHT - JUL 28. Haku Baldwin Center has been providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services to challenged individuals on Maui for over 30 years. Help Maui Brewing Co. donate half of house beer profits to support the cause. 6-10pm. Maui Brewing Co., Lāhainā; mauibrewingco.com

BREWERY TOUR & BEER TASTINGS

- Enjoy a VIP guided tour providing an up-close glimpse of brewhouse, cellar and packaging line finished with a tasting, or experience a guided tasting of four flagship beers with a knowledgeable craft beer curator. Saturdays & Sundays, 11:45am, 1pm & 2:15pm. Maui Brewing Co., Kīhei; 808-201-2337; mauibrewingco.com

BRUNCH AT THE BEACH - Enjoy favorites like banana mac-nut pancakes and focaccia eggs Benedict, plus new offerings. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Hula Grill, Kā‘anapali; 808-667-6636; hulagrillkaanapali.com

COCONUT FARM TASTING TOUR -

Discover the life cycle of coconut trees and their unique evolution to become the most productive food crop on earth. Learn how to open and taste coconuts at varying stages of maturity as well as their health benefits and creative culinary applications.

Monday-Saturday, 9am, 11:30am & 2pm. Punakea Palms, Lāhainā; 808-269-4455; punakeapalms.com

COFFEE & BRUNCH TOUR - Participants connect with both the agricultural history of coffee and the seed-to-cup process by strolling through the orchard and experiencing sights, sounds and smells of a real roasting operation. BYOB.

Mondays-Fridays, 8:30-11:30am. Oʻo Farms, Kula; 808-856-0141; oofarm.com

FARM LUNCH TOUR - Connect to the land as you sit down for a gourmet lunch prepared with fresh, natural products. BYOB. Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Oʻo Farms, Kula; 808-856-0141; oofarm.com

FREE DINNER FOR THE HUNGRY -

Providing nutritious meals to the hungry and homebound in a safe, loving and supportive environment — no questions asked. Mondays-Fridays, 5-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Hale Kau Kau, Kīhei; halekaukau.org

HALIʻIMAILE DISTILLERY TOUR -

Located in the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, the distillery starts with local ingredients and distills in small batches using unique stills to create authentic Hawaiian spirits. Mondays-Fridays. Maui Pineapple Tours, Haliʻimaile; 808-665-5491; mauipineappletour.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

HAWAI‘I SEA SPIRITS TOUR & TASTINGLearn how this company cultivates more than 30 Polynesian sugarcane varieties, practice sustainable farming, transform organic cane juice blended with pure deep sea water into ultra-premium spirits, and exercise a life of ecological responsibility. Daily, 11am-5pm. Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery, Kula; 808-877-0009; oceanvodka.com

MAUI CHOCOLATE TOURS - Ready to indulge in an unforgettable experience? From signature Maui chocolate tastings to special events, there’s something for everyone. Book online. Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate, Lāhainā; 808-793-6651; mauichocolatetour.com

SUNSET COOKOUT - Enjoy the sunset, live music, family-friendly activities and a delectable barbecue dinner buffet. 5:308:30pm. Wailea Beach Resort, Wailea; 808-707-2022

WHAT MAUI EATS - Experience a local favorite Sunday brunch at plantation-themed Kō. Sundays, 11am-2pm. Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea; 808-875-4100; korestaurant.com

WINE TASTING - Experience a historic winery where wines are made from estate-grown grapes, pineapple and raspberries. Enjoy wine by the glass, wine flights, wine cocktails and pūpū. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Maui Wine, Kula; 808-878-6058; mauiwine.com

FOODIE WORKSHOPS

IMU BUILDING WORKSHOP - JUL 28 & 29. During this two-day, in-depth workshop, Ikaika Nakahashi will teach many aspects and benefits of cooking in an imu (traditional Hawaiian underground oven). Hands-on instruction will include how to plan, build and cook from an imu. Participants will get to include a pan of food for cooking in the imu. Must attend both days. Friday, 10am-6:30pm & Saturday, 8am-2pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului; 808-249-2798; mnbg.org

COCONUT HUSKING - See demonstrations of traditional and modern methods of coconut husking. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

FARMERS MARKETS

HĀNA FARMERS MARKET - Fridays, 3-5pm. Hāna; hanafarmersmarket.com

FARMERS MARKET KĪHEI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 7am-4pm. Kīhei; 808-875-0949

FRESH FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am-4pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; queenkaahumanucenter.com

KŌ MAHIʻAI MĀKEKE - Saturdays, 8am12pm. Kīhei; 808-359-9103

KULA COUNTRY FARMS - Mondays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm. Kula; kulacountryfarmsmaui.com

KUMU FARMS AT THE COUNTRY MARKET - Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808-244-4800; kumufarms.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

LAʻAKEA VILLAGE COUNTRY STORE

- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am2pm. Pāʻia; laakeavillage.org

LĀHAINĀ JODO MISSION - 2nd & 4th

Thursdays, 4-7pm. Lāhainā

LIPOA STREET FARMERS MARKET -

Saturdays, 8am-12pm. Kīhei; 808-298-5813

LIVING EARTH SYSTEMS FARM STAND

- Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am3pm; Saturdays, 12-5pm; Sundays, 1-5pm. Lāhainā; livingearthsystems.com

MAUI HUB ONLINE FARMERS MARKET

- Saturdays-Tuesdays, 12pm-11:55pm. Home delivery and drive-thru pickup options available for South, West, Central, Upcountry Maui and Haʻikū. Grocery delivery: Fridays & Saturdays. mauihub.org

MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sundays, 4-8pm. Kahului Shopping Center, Kahului; mauisundaymarket.com

MAUI SWAP MEET - Saturdays, 7am-1pm. Kahului; 808-244-2133; mauihawaii.org

NĀPILI FARMERS MARKET - Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-12pm. Nāpili; 808633-5060; napilifarmersmarket.com

ONO ORGANIC FARMS FARMERS MARKET - Mondays & Thursdays, 8am4pm. Hāna; 808-344-6700.

POʻOKELA FARMERS MARKETWednesdays, 8am-12pm. Makawao; 808-419-1570

SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Kīhei; southmauigardens.com

THE COUNTRY MARKET - Tuesdays-Sundays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808-633-2464; mauitropicalplantation.com

UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays, 7-11am. Pukalani; 808-572-8122; upcountryfarmersmarket.com

WAILEA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKETTuesdays, 8-11am. Wailea; 808-760-9150

COMMUNITY

KIWANIS KŪPUNA SPELLING BEE MAUI

- JUL 1. Open to Hawaiʻi residents 60 years and older. The top three spellers from each preliminary competition will be presented with medals and be eligible to compete in the finals tournament in Honolulu. Register online. 9am. J. Walter Cameron Center, Wailuku; kupunaspellingbee.com

AFTERNOON WITH THE AUTHOR - JUL

1. A talk with Scott Kikkawa, artist and writer of Char Siu. 1:30pm. Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Kahului; 808-244-6862; nvmc.org

3RD FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - JUL 21. Join Maui’s homeless animals for a night of adoptable fun under the lights. 5-7pm. Maui Humane Society, Pu‘unene; mauihumanesociety.org

MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: “CHOCOLAT” - JUL 22. Bring your family and friends and relax on the oceanfront lawn while enjoying the festivities under the stars. Complimentary popcorn will be provided. Food, drinks and specialty cocktails will be available for sale.

6:30-9:30pm. Sugar Beach Events, Kīhei; sugarbeacheventshawaii.com

MOVIES AT THE OLD PRISON - JUL 22. Movies are selected based on their relevance and connection to Lāhainā and Hawaiʻi history, culture and heritage. Please bring your own blankets, mats and low-back beach chairs. 7pm. Old Lāhainā Prison, Lāhainā; lahainarestoration.org

HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES - JUL 27. Spend a cool evening under the stars enjoying the talented local musicians playing backyard music on the front yard.

6-7:30pm. Baldwin Home Museum Lawn, Lāhainā; lahainarestoration.org

A LOOK AT MISSIONARY LIFE IN A HAWAIIAN VILLAGE - A recognizable landmark in the heart of historic Lāhainā, the Baldwin Home was built between 1834-1835 in what was then referred to as the missionary compound. Self-guided: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Candlelit: Fridays, 5-8pm. Baldwin Home Museum, Lāhainā; 808-661-3262; lahainarestoration.org

MAUI GHOST WALK - Soak up the haunted history and discover colorful characters, haunted beaches, fairies, Hawaiian kings and more. Daily, 5:30pm. Kamehameha Iki Park, Lāhainā; americanghostwalks.com/hawaii

MOVIES WITH CATS - What is more fun than curling up with a cat for one of your favorite movies? Also a great date night to get to know your partner with a furry friend. Check online for a schedule of upcoming classics and well-loved titles. Saturdays, 6:30pm. Cat Café Maui, Kahului; catcafemaui.com

SINGING FOR WORLD PEACE - Join in an afternoon of singing peace songs from around the world. Even if you’re not a singer, come and enjoy the good vibes and fellowship. Light refreshments. Sundays, 12pm. Baha’i Faith, Makawao

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

AKAKŪ UPSTAIRS - JUL 20. A public engagement event featuring a variety of speakers, screenings, panels and workshops that seek to elevate community and conversation. 6pm. Akakū Maui Community Media, Kahului; akaku.org

HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS: EFFORTS TO SAVE OUR STATE MAMMAL - JUL 20. The Hawaiian monk seal is the Hawaiʻi state mammal. The Marine Mammal Center responds to monk seal sightings on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. Learn more about the biology of the monk seals, what is being done to support the species slow recovery and how you can join the conservation efforts here on Maui. Presented by Petra Bertilsson Friedman of the Marine Mammal Center Hawaiʻi response team. 6-7pm. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Kīhei; hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

HONEY BEE WORKSHOP - Learn about the life cycle of the beehive and the important role that honey bees play in agriculture. Fridays-Sundays, 10am. Maui Bees, Kula; 808-359-8012; mauibees.com

HUMPBACK WHALES 101 - It’s time for whale talk. Learn all about the 40-ton humpback. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, Kihei; hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

PAPA HULA - Discover the art of Hawaiian hula. Lessons include an overview of the music and instruments, the costume and meaning of dance movements. Fridays, 4-5pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

ʻUKULELE LESSONS - Strum, sing and play. Fridays, 3-4pm. The Shops at Wailea, Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

KEIKI KINE

WATER SUMMIT TO SEA - JUL 10-13. Explore streams, wetlands and ponds nearby; test for water quality; observe native wildlife that inhabits the area; build a watershed model; and produce stories about rare endangered species and water stewards. 9am-3pm. Learning Endeavors, Kīhei; learningendeavors.org

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE - JUL 15. Join the Boys & Girls Club Makawao and friends for music, backpacks and prize giveaways including a round-trip ticket for two on Alaska Airlines. 11am-2pm. Pukalani Terrace Center, Pukalani

Learn more about the biology of the monk seals, what is being done to support the species slow recovery and how you can join the conservation efforts here on Maui. (Details below).

Courtesy NOAA

EVENTS CALENDAR

UNDER THE SEA - JUL 17-20. Investigate our Pacific Ocean, explore the tide pools at low tide and build a model of a coral reef. Design stop-motion animation movies of marine life adventures under the sea. Field trip to the Maui Ocean Center on the second day of camp. 9am-3pm. Learning Endeavors, Kīhei; learningendeavors.org

RAISE YOUR VOICE: TEEN ACTING

WORKSHOP - JUL 17-28. Finding your voice is an important aspect both on- and off-stage. In this workshop, each student will find their voice and create a character, all while raising their own voice to find out who they are as a performer and a person. This workshop hopes to build confidence that each student can take with them onto the stage and into their everyday lives. At the end of the two week session, a one-act play will be performed for family and friends. ʻĪao Theater, Wailuku; mauionstage.com

HULIAU ECOADVENTURE - JUL 18-21. Back with a four-day adventure, students entering grades 7-9 will visit four sites: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Nohoʻana Farm, Kaʻehu Bay and Kīpuka Olowalu. Daily, 9am-4pm. mauihuliaufoundation.org

SUMMER KEIKI CAMP - JUL 24-28. Explore many different mediums from markers, clay, felt, paint, wood surfaces, oil pastels and more. Craft with purpose while learning about new tools and mediums. These fun workshops are great for kids to learn about arts and crafts. 10-11am. Ben Franklin Crafts, Kahului; benfranklinhawaii.com

FANTASTIC FORESTS - JUL 31-AUG 3

Discover the magic of forests in Hawaiʻi and beyond. Can trees communicate with other trees in a forest? How can you measure how old a tree is? Explore nearby shady forests and their stories. 9am-3pm. Learning Endeavors, Kīhei; learningendeavors.org

KEIKI CLUB - JUL 15. Start your child’s journey in ʻolelo Hawaiʻi and join Kumu Luana Kawaʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s keiki play area. 10-11am. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Kahului; 808-8773369; queenkaahumanucenter.com

KEIKI NATURE DAY CAMP - Come join accredited educators and experienced camp counselors in a day of gardening, arts and crafts, outdoor games, fire-building, nature skills and more. Select Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Laulima Garden ʻOhana, Haʻikū; laulimagardenohana.com

MAKAʻAKA LOʻI - Kumu Penny will teach keiki all about the different aspects of kalo (taro), from how to make a loʻi (taro patch) to caring for and cooking kalo. Students will learn ecology, sustainability, hydrology, history, art and much more. 7th grade and up. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Maui Hui Malama, Wailuku. mauihui.org

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HO‘OPONOPONO WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS OF THE U.S. MILITARY - JUL 29. - Learn how to achieve mental, physical

and spiritual balance through the ho’oponopono process with Kumu Ramsay Taum. 9am-4pm. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Wailuku; catholiccharitieshawaii.org

BODY IN BALANCE CLASSES - Barre sculpting and toning, aerial yoga hammocks, functional barre, functional flexibility and more. Body in Balance, Lāhainā; bodybalancemaui.com

DANCE FLOW REMIX - DFX is a dance cardio and conditioning class for all levels. Using easy-to-follow movement patterns and a wide variety of musical genres from house and hip-hop to pop and Latin, you’ll dance, sweat, burn and tone. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7pm. Maui Yoga Loft, Kīhei; 917-499-7178; mauiyogaloft.com

ENJOY THE RIDE MAUI CLASSESMind-body circle, spin and sculpt, barre, Pilates and more. Enjoy the Ride Maui, Lāhainā; enjoytheridemaui.com

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT CLASS

- Anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s as well as caregivers are welcome to attend. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11am. Kahului; 808-281-1224; risa.pascal@gmail.com

MAUI SHALA HOT YOGA - Enjoy a hot and sweaty class with hot music, hot yoga flow and moves, and lots of fun. All levels and genders are welcome. Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30am. Maui Yoga & Dance Shala, Pāʻia; maui-yoga.com

MAUI YOGA PATH - Iyengar yoga, gentle beach yoga and yoga movement with

Deni Roman beachfront. Mana Kai Resort, Kīhei; mauiyogapath.com

OUTDOOR YOGA - Breathe ocean air as you practice gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques. No experience needed. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8-9:15am. Waipuilani Park, Kīhei; 808-214-2766; easyyogamaui.com

WAILEA HEALING CENTER CLASSES - Join Bre Wolfe and experience plant medicine, try yoga nidra or wake up the dance in you during a belly-dancing class with Jadeera Rose. Wailea Healing Center, Wailea; waileahealingcenter.com

YOGA AND RECOVERY MEETING - Join DJ Regina and friends for this unique offering. A weekly gathering to facilitate healing with community-inspired yoga with space to stretch, unwind and ground followed by a 12-step inspired recovery meeting. Open to all paths of recovery. Please bring an open mind and desire to heal. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Maui Yoga Shala, Pāʻia; maui-yoga.com

NATURE ADVENTURES

FAMILY TOUR DAYS - JUL 1 & 2. Grab the ʻohana, tour the farm while enjoying music and Thai food. 8am-5pm. Maui Nui Farm, Kula; 808-280-6166; mauinuifarm.com

FARM TOURS - JUL 8. Meet friendly animals, see how food grows and learn how to start a garden. Offers support in designing, building and maintaining a school, backyard or community garden. 9-11am. The Maui Farm, Makawao; 808-579-8271; themauifarm.org

TALK STORY ON THE LAND - JUL 14.

Join Hawaiʻi Land Trust Chief Conservation Officer Scott Fisher for a morning hike at Nuʻu Refuge. Learn about the area’s native plants and animals as well its history and myths. 9am. Keokea Park, Kula. 808-744-AINA; hilt.org

BOO BOO ZOO TOUR - Meet the animals birds, goats, sheep, cats, deer and more. Reservations required. Saturdays, 2-3pm. East Maui Animal Refuge, Haʻikū; 808495-1591; eastmauianimalrefuge.org

CASUAL DAIRY TOUR - Meet working dairy goats, dogs and cats. See modern milking machines and view inside the dairy operations for a glimpse into the cheese-making process. End the tour with a small sampling of some mouthwatering cheeses. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9:30am3pm. Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula; 808-8782870; surfinggoatdairy.com

EXOTIC FRUIT ADVENTURE - Explore an organic farm near Hāna aboard Kawasaki 4WD Mules. Stop to pick and sample a variety of tropical fruit right from the tree. At the end of the tour, pack a box of fruit to take home. Mondays & Fridays. Ono Organic Farms, Nāhiku; 808-268-1784; onofarms.com

FARM ADVENTURE TOUR - Experience an unforgettable adventure in paradise. This sanctuary was created to provide shelter and care for abused and rescued animals, and provide humane treatment education to the community. Mondays & Wednesdays, 12pm; Saturdays, 10am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary, Haʻikū; 808-298-8544; leilanifarmsanctuary.org

GRAND DAIRY TOUR - Enjoy an authentic Maui goat farm experience from feeding, hand milking a goat and learning all about the cheese-making process. Call for availability. Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula; 808-878-2870; surfinggoatdairy.com

HANDS-ON HONEY BEE WORKSHOP

- Learn about the life cycle of the beehive and the important role that honey bees play in agriculture. Study the inner workings of an observation beehive and then suit up, light a smoker and open a hive with one of our beekeepers to taste fresh honey and have hands-on experience with thousands of these gentle insects and their queen. Call for availability. Maui Bees, Kula; 808-280-6652; mauibees.com

HAWAIIAN CULTURE & PLANT TOUR

- Learn about types of plants, including native (species found naturally in Hawaiʻi), endemic (those that are found only in Hawaiʻi and nowhere else on Earth), and canoe (plants brought via canoe to the Hawaiʻi by Polynesian voyagers). Participants will use papa kuʻi ʻai (poi pounding boards) to make poi for themselves and sample canoe plants like kalo (taro) and ʻuala

(sweet potato). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm. Maui Ocean Center, Maʻalaea; mauioceancenter.com

HAWAIIAN REGENERATIVE AGRICUL-

TURE TOUR - Experience the Polynesian voyaging plants and animals, see wild boar up close, taste the fruits of the land, and learn how this form of agriculture performs harmoniously with nature and this tropical environment. Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, 8-9:30am & 4-5:30pm. Living Earth Systems, Lāhainā; livingearthsystems.com

MANGO COCONUT FARM TOUR - Visit a working food forest. Enjoy the 4-acre

coconut and mango orchard while sitting across from the ocean. Sip on hot and cold teas grown on the land while you taste fresh-pressed sugar cane juice, mangos, coconuts and more — all picked right off the trees in front of you. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 4-5:30pm. Living Earth Systems, Lāhainā; livingearthsystems.com

MAUI DRAGONFRUIT FARM TOURS

- Offering multiple tours like a tropical fruit-tasting adventure, along with zipline and aquaball combo tour packages. Contact for availability. Maui Dragon Fruit Farm, Lāhainā; 808-264-6127; mauidragonfruit.com

Hear the stories of Hawai‘i’s past in the words of the people who lived it. (Details page 27).

Courtesy Lahaina Restoration Foundation

PINEAPPLE FARM TOUR - Experience a working pineapple plantation and learn about the historic role plantations have played in Hawaiian culture. Daily; 9.30am, 11:45am & 1:45pm. Maui Pineapple Tours, Haliʻimaile; 808-665-5491; mauipineappletour.com

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FARM

TOUR - Visit a working farm and learn about stewardship models of soil fertility, composting, animal husbandry and beekeeping. Call for availability. Maui Bees, Kula; 808-280-6652; mauibees.com

TROPICAL EXPRESS TRAM TOUR -

All aboard the Tropical Express! Loop around the lagoon and cruise through parts of the plantation on this scenic tram ride. Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-4pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; 808633-2464; mauitropicalplantation.com

ZIPLINING - Choose a family-friendly zipline adventure on one of Maui’s longest, highest and fastest zipline experiences. Daily. Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapū; info@ mauizipline.com; mauitropicalplantation.com

ZOO TOUR - Meet, feed and play with the animals and learn about their life stages. Daily, 9:30-11am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Maui Animal Farm, Lāhainā; 808-280-2597; mauianimalfarm.com

VOLUNTEERING

PŪLEHU ROAD CLEANUP - JUL 1. Join Pulehu Posse and Mālama Maui Nui to mālama Pūlehu Road. Register online for meet-up locations. 8-11am. malamamauinui.org/volunteer

FHNP SERVICE ACTIVITY - JUL 4. Join the Friends of Haleakalā National Park for a service activity at the park’s plant nursery. Help care for rare, endemic plants being propagated and drive up to work location at the greenhouse. 9am-12pm. Reservations are required. 808-927-3288.

KAʻEHU COASTAL CLEANUP - JUL 23. Help clean this beautiful beach and research what washes ashore. All ages welcome and all supplies provided. 9am. Kaʻehu Beach, Wailuku; sharkastics.org

BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEERS - Maui Friends of the Library is looking for volunteers to work at used book stores in Kahului, Lāhainā or Pu‘unēnē. Maui Friends of the Library; mauifriendsofthelibrary@ hotmail.com; mfol.org

EVENING CHORES AND MILKINGLearn to hand-milk a goat, help with the evening feedings and learn about how goat cheeses are made. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3:30pm. Surfing Goat Dairy, Kula; 808-878-2870; surfinggoatdairy.com

FARM VOLUNTEERING - Help with projects around the farm, including gardening, animal care, carpentry, repair and maintenance, invasive plant removal and more. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary, Haʻikū; 808-2988544; leilanifarmsanctuary.org

HONOKŌWAI VALLEY - Join regular maintenance projects dedicated to preserving the valley. Saturdays. Maui Cultural Lands, Lāhainā; 808-276-5593; mauiculturallands.org

LĀʻIE MAUKA WETLANDS WORK DAYS

- Help clean and restore the greater Lāʻie Muliwai. Saturdays, 8am. Save the Wetlands Hui, Kīhei; savethewetlands.org

MĀLAMA HAWAIʻI VOLUNTOURISM

PROGRAM - Learn about Maui’s rich history by measuring, describing, photographing and transcribing historic artifacts and documents from Lāhainā’s past. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Lāhainā; lahainarestoration.org

MAUI CAT LOUNGE VOLUNTEERS

- Volunteers help with cleaning and sanitizing the cat room, scooping litter, giving the cats food and water, performing wellness checks and other projects. Maui Cat Rescue, Kahului; mauicatrescue.org

OLOWALU CULTURAL RESERVE - Help to preserve the biodiversity and beauty of the reef. Kipuka Olowalu, Olowalu; kipukaolowalu.com

THE MAUI FARM’S PROGRAMS - Individuals can participate in gardening, working in the plant nursery, farming or other garden-related service projects, carpen-

try, farm structure repairs, welding, mural design, assisting with fundraising events and marketing efforts. Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-12pm. The Maui Farm, Makawao; 808579-8271; themauifarm.org

LIVE MUSIC CENTRAL

DA PLAYGROUND - Fri, Sat & Sun: various times; Maʻalaea; 808-727-2571; daplaygroundmaui.com

LAS PIÑATAS OF MAUI - Sun: 7-9pm; Kahului; 808-877-8707; pinatasmaui.com

MAUI COFFEE ATTIC - Mon-Sat: various times; Wailuku; 808-250-9555; mauicoffeeattic.com

PLATE LUNCH MARKETPLACE - Thu: 6-8pm; Kahului

WAILUKU BANYAN TREE - Fri: 3-6pm; Wailuku

NORTH

FARM STAND FOOD TRUCK COURTFri: 6-9pm; Spreckelsville

HERITAGE HALL - Fri: 8-11pm; Pāʻia; drnat.com

ISLAND FRESH CAFÉ - Sun: 12:302:30pm; Wed: 11:30am-1:30pm; Sat: 12:30-2:30pm; Pāʻia; 808-446-0298; islandfreshmaui.com

PĀ‘IA BAY COFFEE BAR - Tue, Thu & Sat: 6-8pm. Sun: 11am-1pm; Pāʻia; 808-578-3111; paiabaycoffee.com

SOUTH

DIAMONDS ICE BAR & GRILL - Sat & Sun: 10am-12pm; Kīhei; 808-874-9299

GILLIGANS BAR & GRILL - Tue: 5:30pm & Thu: 5pm; Kīhei; 808-868-0988; gilligansmaui.com

HALEAKAVA - Wed-Sun: 8-10pm; Kīhei; 808-344-0427; haleakava.com

LUANA - Daily: 5-8pm; Wailea; 808-875-4100; fairmont-kea-lani.com

MAUI BREWING CO. - Daily: 6:308:30pm; Wed-Sat 3:30-5:30pm; Kīhei; 808-201-2337; mauibrewingco.com

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily: 12-2pm & 6-8pm; Wailea; 808-891-2322; monkeypodkitchen.com

MULLIGANS ON THE BLUE - Daily: 6-8pm; Wailea; 808-874-1131; mulligansontheblue.com

NALU’S SOUTH SHORE GRILL - Sun, Thu & Fri: 6:30pm; Mon-Wed & Sat: 7:30pm; Kīhei; 808-891-8650; naluskihei.com

OHANA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL - Daily: 6-9:30pm; Kīhei; 808-868-3247; ohanaseafoodbarandgrill.com

PITA PARADISE - Sun: 6-8:30pm; Wailea; 808-879-7177; pitaparadisehawaii.com

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE - Daily: 4-6pm; Kīhei; 808-874-6444; southshoretiki.com

THE SHOPS AT WAILEA - Wed: 4-6pm; Wailea; 808-891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com

WHAT ALES YOU - Wed: 6-8pm; Fri: 6:30-9pm; Kīhei; 808-214-6581; whatalesyoukihei.com

UPCOUNTRY

MAHALO ALE WORKS - Mon, Thu & Fri: 6-8pm; Sun: 5-7pm; Makawao; mahaloaleworks.com

OCEAN VODKA - Daily, 4:30-7pm; Kula; 808-877-0009; oceanvodka.com

WEST

CANE & CANOE - Daily: 6-9pm; Kapalua; 808-662-6627; montagehotels.com

COOL CAFÉ - Thu-Sun: 6:30-8:30pm; Lāhainā; 808-667-0908; coolcatcafe.com

DOWN THE HATCH - Daily: 8-10am & 3-5pm; Lāhainā; 808-661-4900; dthmaui.com

DUKE’S BEACH HOUSE - Daily: 5:308pm; Kā‘anapali; 808-662-2900; dukesmaui.com

FLEETWOOD’S ON FRONT ST. - Daily: 3-4:30pm & 7:30-9:30pm; Lāhainā; 808669-6425; fleetwoodsonfrontstreet.com

HALEKAVA - Wed-Sun: 8-10pm; Lāhainā; 808-344-0427; halekava.com

HANA HOU BAR - Daily: 4-6pm; Kapalua; 808-662-6627; montagehotels.com

HUIHUI RESTAURANT - Daily: 2-5pm & 5:30-8:30pm; Kā‘anapali; 808-667-0124; huihuirestaurant.com

HULA GRILL - Daily: 5:30-8pm; Kā‘anapali; 808-667-6636; hulagrillkaanapali.com

INU POOL BAR - Sun-Wed: 3:30-5:30pm. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Kā‘anapali; 808-662-6300; westinvacationclub.com

JAVA JAZZ - Daily: 7-10pm; Honokōwai; 808-667-0787; javajazzmaui.com

KIMO’S - Daily: 6-8pm; Lāhainā; 808-661-4811; kimosmaui.com

KOHOLA BREWERY - Sun, Wed, Fri & Sat: 6-8pm; Mon & Thu: 4-6pm; Lāhainā; 808-446-3007; koholabrewery.com

MĀLA OCEAN TAVERN - Daily: 2-4pm; Lāhainā; 808-667-9394; malatavern.com

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily: 1-3pm, 4-6pm & 7-9pm; Kā‘anapali; 808-878-6763; monkeypodkitchen.com

THE DIRTY MONKEY - Daily: 3-5pm & 6-8pm; Lāhainā; 808-419-6268; thedirtymonkey.com

THE PLANTATION HOUSE - Daily: 6-8pm; Kapalua; 808-669-6299; cohnrestaurants.com/theplantationhouse

THE POUR HOUSE RESTAURANTFri-Sun: 5-9pm; Kapalua; 808-214-5296; thepourhousekapalua.com

THE WHARF CINEMA CENTER - MonThu: 5-7pm; Lāhainā; 808-661-8748; thewharfshops.com

To see a full list of events visit our website at calendar.mauitimes.org

Email your upcoming events to shan@mauitimes.org

Rocking out at Maui Brewing Co. on the weekends is Matt Del Olmo.

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HOROSCOPE

Black Pearl Astrology

By Daisy Finch

July Forecast

During the first week of July, if you gaze out into the western evening sky, you might just be able to see Venus and Mars seemingly holding hands. First look for Venus: the radiant, bright star that has been visible after sunset for the last few months. She is so bright and beautiful right now, you can’t miss her. Then take a closer look nearby, for the reddish planet, Mars.

When Mars and Venus come together in the fiery sign of Leo, there is a desire for fun and enjoyment, social engagement and the pursuit of creative endeavors. In addition, relational themes may be occurring, such as passion as well as the interplay between love and anger. This pair of planets will also be making a square aspect to Uranus, bringing in some instability. There could be a feeling of impatience and an urge to explore something different. This could be a ripe time for relationship breakthroughs.

Also happening during the first week of July is a Full Moon in the sign of Capricorn on July 3. The earth sign of Capricorn is concerned with stability and security. This Full Moon invites you to take a realistic look into areas of your life where you need to set limits in order to feel more secure and safe. Undercurrents of instability may be revealed and provide an opportunity for transformation. Use this energy to be productive and focus your energy on what you want to preserve and protect.

Two weeks later on July 17, there will be a New Moon in the watery sign of Cancer. While Capricorn is concerned more with our physical security, Cancer is focused on our emotional well-being. Cancer’s realm includes nurturing and connecting to others, mothering, family and one’s home. While caring for others is important, it’s also crucial to care for ourselves. Take some time for self-care and make sure to tend to your own emotional needs.

The big event of the month will be Venus stationing retrograde. Venus is currently traveling through the sign of Leo, where she will be for four months instead of the usual four weeks. Venus will be retrograde for part of her extra-long time in Leo, from July 22 to Sept. 3. The last time Venus was retrograde in Leo was in 2015. Think back to that time and reflect on the themes you were experiencing. Similar topics and events may come up again for you this summer.

Venus represents love, beauty, how we relate to others, our finances and most importantly, the things that we value. Retrogrades are periods where the planets appear to be moving backwards from the perspective of Earth. This is a time of reflection and reassessment of the topics Venus represents. In Leo, Venus wants to express herself and to be seen for who she truly is. The goal is to make sure that our relationships honor our authentic selves.

The astrology of July pushes us to take a deep look at relationship dynamics. This includes the relationship we have with ourselves, with a focus on our physical and emotional security.

Sun / Rising Sign Horoscopes

Most accurate using your Rising sign. Use your Sun sign if you don’t know your Rising sign.

ARIES (MAR. 21 - APR. 19)

Are you making time for pleasure and fun? This is a good time to get creative and express yourself. Having fun and exploring the ways you find pleasure should be a priority right now.

TAURUS (APR. 20 - MAY 20)

Home is where the heart is. You may feel an urge to connect more with family and realign with your living space. This could also be a time to reconnect with family that you haven’t been in touch with recently.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Be authentic with your communications. Encourage yourself and others to be the best they can be by giving love, approval and support.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Themes relating to your self-worth and how you value yourself could come up this month. Remember to have compassion and let go of any shame you may have around your personal resources.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22)

How are you projecting your appearance into the world? Make sure it’s in alignment with your true self. You may feel like you need to make some changes in order to fully shine.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)

Self-care and alone time may be just the thing you need right now. Although the temptation is there to be out in the world, it’s important to tend to your inner garden and have some time to reflect.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22)

Now is a great time for celebrating life with friends. Make sure your friends have similar values and goals to your own. Cultivate the awareness that true friendship honors who you truly are at your core.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

Ask yourself if the work you do out in the world is in alignment with what you truly value. Are you able to shine authentically and express yourself creatively? Make sure that your work honors who you truly are.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)

Relationships with friends, lovers and your resources may come up for review this month. Make sure these relationships can continue to be soulfully aligned without sacrificing your authenticity.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19)

To be entangled with others is part of life, and is not necessarily good or bad. Now is the time to review your entanglements with others, and investigate if it’s a good fit.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)

A close friend or lover may appear on the scene from the past. Remember that if it didn’t work out then, it probably won’t work now. There’s always a chance, but if there were deal breakers back then, what has changed?

PISCES (FEB. 18 - MAR. 20)

Are your daily routines and habits serving or undermining your health? Take an inventory of what is and isn’t working, and adjust accordingly.

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Answers on page 37

Complete the grid so that every row, column, diagonal and 3x2 box contain the numbers 1 to 6.

Complete the grid so that every row, column, diagonal and 3x3 box contain the numbers 1 to 9.

EASIER HARDER

1. The easier 4x4 grid uses the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 once in each column and row. The harder 6x6 grid uses the numbers 1 to 6.Complete the grid so that every row and column includes the numbers, 1-4 for the easier puzzle and 1-6 for the harder one.

2. The digits within each heavily outlined box, called a cage, will produce the target number using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as indicated by the operation in the upper left-hand corner.

3. The order placement is flexible, so long as numbers in each cage can use the indicated operation to reach the target number.

4. Grids with just one square are freebees. Just write the number in the left hand corner in the box.