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VOLUME 13 ✚ ISSUE 26

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Who’s your favorite reindeer? Editor: Jacob Shafer (808) 283-1308 / jacob@mauitime.com Blitzen Calendar Editor/Staff Writer: Anu Yagi (808) 264-8039 / calendar@mauitime.com Donder Data Managers: Philippa Tilley, Kaley Niemann Proofreader: Dina Wilson Contributors: Jessica Armstrong, Caeriel Crestin, Beau Ewan, Nancy Kanyuk, Doug Levin, Jared Libby, Greg Mebel, Rob Parsons, Ron Pitts, Chuck Shepherd, Ynez Tongson, Barry Wurst II Photographer: Sean Michael Hower The tastiest, most tender one Art Director: Chris Skiles (808) 281-8975 / chris@mauitime.com Cupid

Coconut Wireless contrasts the rhetorical styles of Neil Abercrombie and Sarah Palin. Two renowned practitioners of ho‘oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian method of conflict resolution, come to Maui. Rob Report offers eleven suggestions to revitalize the island’s wilting ag sector. Florida’s electoral woes continue in News of the Weird. Smoke shops spark Reader Feedback. Eh Brah! says pono is as pono does.

12 FEATURE STORY The economic meltdown has inspired some communities to create local, “complementary� currencies. Is it legal? Does it work? Could we do it? Maria Fotopoulos investigates.

15 FOOD & DRINK Duke’s Beach House opens on the West side, and Jen Russo heads over to try out the grinds.

16 MUSIC SCENE Ynez Tongson swoons over folksy singersongwriter Leo Waiau.

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Anu Yagi draws out the week’s best, including an appearance by William Shatner, some Haleakala star-gazing and a Willie K/Maui Pops Orchestra gig at the MACC.

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Solar Flares & Bush Flashbacks HYPER LOCAL In June, I attended a meeting concerning the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST), a cutting-edge piece of equipment that scientists want to build on Haleakala. At the time, an opponent of the project suggested the $23 million that had been spent on design and planning and the additional $146 million in earmarked federal stimulus funds were putting pressure on officials to push the process forward, even in the face of environmental and Native Hawaiian opposition. We’ll never know for sure if that was true—the government representatives who spoke at the meeting denied it—but last week National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Arden Bement made it official: pending approval from the state Board of Land and Natural Resources, the telescope will be built in the House of the Sun. Construction could begin as early as next year and NSF says the telescope could be operational by 2015. Naturally the decision won’t sit well with those who see the ATST—like the other structures on the volcano—as a cultural affront. Quoted in The Maui News December 10, Kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr. said, “Native Hawaiians should gather with me, and we will all lay our bodies down in front of the tractors.” In the end, this issue is probably irresolvable. For both sides, Haleakala is special, but for different—if distantly related—reasons. To scientists it’s a prime, unparalleled location for solar observation; to Native Hawaiians it’s a focal point of worship, a 10,000-foot tall church. That means there’s no middle ground, no acceptable compromise. As several testifiers said at the June meeting: “You can’t mitigate spirituality.”… By the time you read this, the state Commission on Water Resource Management may have already rendered a decision in the tug-of-war between (familiar story alert) Native Hawaiian and environmental groups and the sugar plantation over restoration

of East Maui stream flows. If the commission follows the recommendations of its staff—handed down last week—it will order water returned to only one of the 19 streams in question. Whatever the outcome, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar (HC&S) will undoubtedly maintain its preferred negotiation tactic: holding up the potential loss of jobs to deflect lingering, important questions. Like: How much water does HC&S truly need? Of the water it currently draws, how much is wasted? And, perhaps most importantly, why can’t parent company Alexander & Baldwin (which boasted in a December 11 press release that it “has realized sales of over $100 million for its commercial properties” this year and “continues to make advantageous dispositions within its commercial property portfolio”) pick up the slack?…

LOCAL Got a note from a reader asking how Rep. Neil Abercrombie’s decision to quit his Congressional gig and focus full-time on his gubernatorial campaign is different than Sarah Palin’s decision earlier this year to step down as Governor of Alaska to do, well, whatever it is she’s doing. I had to stew on it, but here’s what I came up with: the biggest difference is the entertainment value of the resignation speeches. While Abercrombie rolled out the predictable chestnuts about it being an “extremely difficult decision” and passing the torch to someone who will “carry on the work of this office,” Palin, true to form, went rogue. Jumping from misty ruminations on “Abe” Lincoln to obligatory shots at the liberal gotcha media to tortured sports metaphors (about midway through her remarks, for no apparent reason, she likened herself to a “point guard [driving] through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket”), Palin’s farewell address was a faux-folksy tour de force, a blizzard of non sequiturs and exaggerated winks that solidified her status

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as America’s weirdest politician (quite an honor considering the competition)…. It’s always disheartening, if not surprising, to hear law enforcement officials fall back on the same, tired arguments in favor of marijuana prohibition. Exhibit Z: A December 14 Hawaii TribuneHerald dispatch about a resolution being considered on the Big Island that would ask the state to ease pot prosecutions, in which First Deputy Prosecutor Charlene Iboshi implores decriminalization proponents to “realize that alcohol is bad for the youth, marijuana is bad for the youth.” Agreed: kids and teenagers shouldn’t smoke pot or drink alcohol. We should do what we can to discourage such behavior, like, say, instituting a minimum drinking (or smoking) age. But, and this is the important bit so I’ll add emphasis: that’s not what we’re talking about. We’re talking about letting adults decide what to put in their bodies and not wasting resources on policing, prosecuting and incarcerating victimless “ciminals” while creating an unnecessary, dangerous black market. Care to join the conversation, Charlene? (As I take shots I should also give praise, specifically to Hawaii County Councilmember Kelly Greenwell, who introduced the resolution in question.)…

NOT LOCAL Though I risk exceeding my monthly Sarah Palin quota by mentioning her again, it was disturbing on multiple levels to read that she listened to President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and “like[d] what he said.” In fact, she told USA Today, she “thumbed through [her] book quickly this morning, saying, ‘Wow, that really sounded familiar.’” The saddest part is, she’s not completely wrong. Though he delivered it with his usual eloquence, to simply read the text of Obama’s speech (or at least portions of it) is to experience a jarring flashback to the Bush years, when words like “evildoers” passed for cogent foreign policy analysis. Don’t believe me? Scrunch your forehead, cock your eyebrows and read these lines aloud in a choppy Texas accent (for full effect, mispronounce at least one word): “There will be times when nations—acting individually or in concert—will find the use of force not only necessary but morally justified…. For make no mistake: Evil does exist in the world.” Spooky, huh? ■

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The Art of Forgiveness Can ho‘oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian method of conict resolution, solve modern problems?

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onflict is everywhere. From the family table to the Capitol on Oahu to the Middle East, much of human existence is defined by disputes. Resolving them, of course, is where the difficulty arises—sometimes it seems a peaceful and mutually satisfactory solution is impossible. Not to Richard and Lynette Paglinawan. Renowned experts and practitioners of ho‘oponopono—the ancient Hawaiian method of conflict resolution—both will appear December 17 at the MACC to discuss ho‘oponopono and its place in modern society. We asked Lynette, who teaches graduatelevel social work at UH Manoa, to talk about the practice and how it has evolved.

For the uninitiated, what is ho‘oponopono? In the Hawaiian sense, ho‘oponopono is restoring family love and family harmony among family members through prayer, discussion, forgiveness [and] restitution. The broadest sense is to physically straighten up or to put in order something that is in disarray. The ho‘oponopono we share is one learned from Mary Kawena Pukui. We limit this to use in the family because this is how it was taught to us by Kupuna. What did it look like in ancient Hawaii? How has it changed over the years? There are many variations to ho‘oponopono, dependent upon the style handed down through time. [There is] the current use of prayer and the Bible. Traditionally, it was used in communicating with the spiritual powers of which there were

many and not just one. There were essential attitudes and procedures that family members grew up with and were the foundation for doing ho‘oponopono. There had to exist aloha for one another; there could be no secrets. One participated with humility and without an agenda to win over the other person—no power plays. Each person acknowledges what each did to contribute to the problem‌full truth must be disclosed. Procedurally, all communication is directed

When traditionally done immediately, ho‘oponopono could restore love in a matter of minutes or couple of hours. Today, Hawaiians have compounded pilikia [trouble] upon pilikia with some not being addressed for years. Therefore, the process will take many sessions. Not all Hawaiians today have the same quality of values. Ho‘oponopono to some Hawaiians is a chance to force the other person to listen and change their ways rather than admit what you did wrong. It is seen as

“Through ho‘oponopono, we plant seeds and may not see lasting results until years later, if we see them at all.� to the haku [leader]. Participants do not speak to each other except to exchange forgiveness. An earlier form of ho‘oponopono is for a person in need to reveal everything to a ho‘oponopono healer in order to reconcile personal physical or internal difficulties. The individual is reconciled but the other party to the situation is left holding the bag, so to speak. In battle, to reconcile and stop fighting because of the great numbers of the dead, the Ali‘i may send a beloved child [or] relative to the opposing side to seek stoppage to the fighting. Such was the case when Kalaniopu‘u sent his son with the warrior twin uncles to Kahekili of Maui. The ho’oponopono style of Mary Kawena Pukui was modified for use in social service agencies. Not all Hawaiians speak [or] understand Hawaiian. Not all Hawaiians believe in the Gods of old—there is diversity among Hawaiians on their beliefs.

a chance to put the other person down. These are a few of the differences that necessitated variations to a more traditional model.

Ho‘oponopono has worked its way into the modern Hawaii judicial system. How did that come about, and how does it work? The Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaiian lawyers, saw the value of ho‘oponopono and believed the custody interests of children with parents going through divorce could best be served when the adults were able to place the needs of their children above their personal interests. Ho‘oponopono places all parties on an equal plane. It is not a time of blaming and retaliation. If parents through ho‘oponopono could meet outside of the judicial process and jointly agree on custody terms, the wear

and tear on all parties would be minimal, there would be less time needed for court appearances and for lawyers—resulting in savings of money and court time. The difficulty is that the only records kept are the agreed upon custody conditions. Or when the court orders the parties to do ho‘oponopono, it sets up both sides for a win/lose situation. The traditional ho‘oponopono is a voluntary one where both parties enter into ho‘oponopono with the true intention to work things out—not being forced or coerced to do so.

Are there any conicts for which ho‘oponopono isn’t effective? With individuals who use drugs and/or alcohol. The drugs and alcohol control the person and therefore what they say is often not sincere. In ho‘oponopono, all parties are equal. The ones on drugs or alcohol have difficulties with power and control and may give lip service in front of the ho‘oponopono leader, but the family may suffer after the session is over and the leader has departed. What drew you and Richard to the practice, and what about it do you ďŹ nd most rewarding or intriguing? Our love and commitment to help Hawaiians. Through ho‘oponopono, we plant seeds and may not see lasting results until years later, if we see them at all. â– To share or save this article, type: mt.hy.pr/news23

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Let's Get Growing Maui’s agricultural sector is wilting on the vine. Here are eleven ways to make it bloom

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t’s been distressing to witness the unraveling of once-viable agricultural operations over recent years and months. The old paradigm of large monocrop plantations and export commodity crops is dying, but it still hasn’t yielded to new models that favor local food security and sustainability. We spend about $4 billion annually on food imports in Hawaii (amounting to 85-90 percent of our total food consumption), and yet the benefits of keeping even some of that money here continue to be ignored. In the interim, Maui Land & Pineapple has announced closure of some 2,500 acres still planted in pineapple, entailing layoffs of nearly 300 workers, while other are retrained to work in resort operations (similar to the island-wide shift in 1992 on Lanai, where once as many as 18,000 acres were planted in pineapple). Ironically, highend tourism and resort housing have shown similar vulnerabilities, and ML&P’s economic bleeding might not be over anytime soon. Maui’s largest ag operation, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar, is the last remaining sugar enterprise in the state. Kauai’s Gay & Robinson plantation recently threw in the towel, abandoning a plan to modify sugar operations to ethanol production, which they believed would have doubled revenue. Instead, thousands of acres will be leased for production of genetically engineered crops, including corn, as well as possible woody biomass crops for electric generation. HC&S, with 35,000 acres still cultivated throughout Maui’s central valley, has launched a last-gasp, divisive PR campaign to retain century-old water allocations. They are claiming sugar’s future—and 800 plantation jobs—depend upon their diversion of dozens of Maui streams, some reduced to a mere trickle, and that without water for sugar, Central Maui could become a dust bowl. But let’s save that discussion for another day, and instead look at alternative ideas that could restore Maui’s connection with the land while simultaneously boosting our agricultural sector and increasing food security.

REGIONAL COMPOSTING SITES Maui produces a lot of green waste, including yard trimmings, grass clippings, branches and palm fronds. The state Department of Health has stringent rules about how these materials may be composted, and the permitting process for such sites is rigorous and restrictive. Existing operations are found only in Central Maui—EKO Compost at the landfill and Maui Earth Compost (which runs a satellite site in Kihei). With County guidance and support, each community could create a regional

wells that eventually bring excess nutrients into the ocean’s near-shore waters. Greater efforts should be made to amend County landscaping ordinances and neighborhood CC&Rs to allow for front lawns that feature fruit and vegetable production. County Parks and roadway right-of-ways similarly could benefit from planting food crops and fruit trees, not grass or thirsty ornamentals.

PROTECTION FROM ALIEN SPECIES State budget shortfalls have brought a knee-jerk edict from Gov. Lingle to cut vital Department of Agricultural jobs for inspection of incoming shipments of plants, produce and other materials. This appears to be a classic example of penny-wise and dollar-foolish. We cannot afford to spend millions of dollars after the fact to try to contain accidentally introduced pests that hold the potential for crippling our existing agricultural operations. operation, where truckloads of carbonrich materials could be dropped off and recycled, and residents could drive home with a load of finished compost to nourish their home gardens.

RE-BUILDING DEPLETED SOIL Claims that Central Maui could revert to a dust bowl if sugar dies off are incorrect for a few reasons. Historically, the area was a dryland forest, and the introduction of grazing animals by Captains Cook and La Perouse, among others, altered the original ecosystem. The sugar-or-dust ultimatum also ignores the reality that current industrial-scale ag practices already produce dust bowl conditions. Absent windbreaks, HC&S’s standard practice of disking hundreds of acres at a time allows Maui’s resident trade winds to whisk away any remaining topsoil and drop it unceremoniously on the dying reefs in Maalaea Bay. Crop-rotation practices and tilling in nutrient-rich cover crops would help restore degraded soils, which require increasing chemical inputs after decades of monocropping. Adding more organic material into the soil would greatly improve its ability to hold and utilize the all-important water and, as one soil expert quipped, would restore our “sense of humus.” EDIBLE LANDSCAPES Lawns are a 20th century luxury and status symbol—the bigger and better manicured the lawn, the more prestige in one’s neighborhood. Millions of gallons of treated drinking water are used daily for landscape irrigation, while millions more of treated “wastewater” from County treatment plants goes unused, pumped into injection

NATIVE HARDWOODS REFORESTATION Hawaiian sandalwood was rapidly plundered in the early 19th century. Today only tiny remnants remain of a once-thriving island-wide upslope dryland forest ecosystem. Native honeycreepers and other birds have retreated to wetter, less ideal habitats, and their survival is gravely endangered. Native koa, coveted for its beauty in furniture, crafts and musical instruments, is similarly in decline. When biologist Art Medeiros conceived and founded the East Maui Watershed Restoration Partnership, he envisioned a growing, sustainable eco-forestry industry that would support local residents as well as indigenous birds, plants and creatures. CONSTRUCTION GRADE BAMBOO Bamboo is widely used in other countries as a construction material. Though Whispering Winds Bamboo and other Maui growers have made extensive plantings of constructiongrade bamboo, the only approved material for bamboo housing must be imported from Vietnam. Maui imports virtually all of its home construction materials. Creative building code amendments and establishing local sawmills could create local jobs, and keep construction material dollars circulating within the state economy. HEMP The wide-ranging benefits of the hemp plant have long been dismissed as a pipe dream of those who also advocate using its botanical cousin, marijuana. The plant that once produced numerous products in North America and elsewhere—paper, rope, textiles, protein-rich food, fuel—is illegal

to grow in the United States. Consequently, hemp products are imported to the U.S from Canada, China and France. Over the past decade, state Rep. Cynthia Thielen has attempted to introduce legislation to test and develop a hemp industry in Hawaii. Perhaps its time to rehash those efforts.

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES FOR FARMING & SUBSISTENCE AG Recent collection efforts by the Real Property Tax office have relied on a definition of agriculture that does not consider growing food for family consumption as sufficient to earn an agricultural tax rate. Every effort must be made to support political candidates who understand the vital connection between ag incentives and true sustainability. RESTORATION OF HAWAIIAN COASTAL FISHPONDS Early residents of Hawaii devised intricate systems, greatly in harmony with natural processes, for raising fish in coastal ponds. These highly productive loko ‘ia were community endeavors, and historical studies estimate that well over 300 ponds were constructed throughout the islands, with carbon dating going back eight centuries. Modern attempts at aquaculture have not integrated emerging technology and science with traditional cultural knowledge. Proposals for open ocean feedlots could create dire problems, as happened with salmon cage operations in British Columbia and elsewhere. Restoring—and updating— our past may prove more viable than trying to reinvent our future. AQUAPONICS Onshore systems for raising fish may also utilize the nutrients in the water for raising vegetable crops in hydroponic systems. Local sustainability for such systems could be achieved by developing a fish-food facility using local agricultural and packing house wastes for fish food, and using solar energy to dry the feed. FAIR ALLOCATION OF WATER RESOURCES Stop the squabbling. Look to share, and to enhance all food production operations equitably. Plantation politics have sequestered our most valuable resource— water—for one company’s near-exclusive use at a hugely discounted rate. Much like those values learned in kindergarten, the big landowners need to learn how to share. ■ To share or save this article, type: mt.hy.pr/rr23

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TESTS FOR TOTS Commercial test-preparation courses are already popular for applicants to top colleges and graduate schools, and recently also for admission to prestigious private high schools and grade schools. Now, according to a November New York Times report, such courses and private coaching are increasingly important for admission to New York City’s high-achiever public kindergartens—even though the applicants are just three and four years old. Basic coaching, which may cost more than $1,000, includes training a child to listen to an adult’s questions and to sit still for testing. Minimum qualifications for top-shelf kindergartens are scores in the 90th percentile on the Olsat reasoning test and the Bracken School Readiness knowledge test.

LANGUAGE BARRIER In the past three years, at least 39 drivers in Dallas have been ticketed by police officers for the “offense” of being “a non-English speaking driver,” according to a Dallas Morning News investigation in October. The software for officers’ in-car computers features a check-off box with the phrase, perhaps leading officers (and their sergeants) to believe it constituted a separate traffic offense rather than merely an indication that the motorist might not have understood an officer’s instructions. The police chief expressed shock at the report and promised to end the practice.

DO NOT CALL, INDEED Daniel Adler, 61, was arrested in October in Stony Point, N.Y., and charged with assault. Police said Adler had been solicited by a Sears Home Improvement telemarketer and had agreed to an appointment, but that when the employee arrived, Adler allegedly punched him in the face. Adler said he had scheduled the appointment only to “advise” Sears, in person, to stop calling him.

GOOGLE 1, FBI 0 In September, Nebraska prison guard Michal Preclik, 32 (who had been on the job for a year and had just been promoted), was discovered to be on the lam from Interpol for drug and fraud crimes in the Czech Republic. The Corrections Department’s background check, on the FBI’s National Criminal Information Center database, had turned up nothing, but when officials subsequently Googled Preclik, the Interpol wanted poster

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JUAN IN A MILLION When the DRP party candidate for president of Mexico City’s most populous borough lost in the primary this year, party officials hatched a plot to elevate a street peddler, “Juanito” Angeles, to run in the general election, with the “understanding” that he would step aside if victorious, in favor of the original candidate, Clara Brugada. Helped by his “everyman” image (according to a New York Times dispatch), Angeles won the election. However, his sudden power and celebrity apparently went to his head, and he refused to relinquish the presidency. (He finally agreed, in September, but only after receiving concessions from the party.)

WHO KNEW FLORIDA HAD ELECTION ISSUES? When a Broward County Republican club held its scheduled meeting in October at a local gun range (according to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report), among the shooters was the congressional candidate trying to unseat the Democratic incumbent, and on his target as he fired away, someone had written the Democrat’s initials. (2) Also in Broward County in October, the father (a Democrat) of County Mayor Stacy Ritter was arrested and charged with threatening his daughter at gunpoint. The father is running for mayor of Tamarac and was upset that his daughter had endorsed his opponent.

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Re the December 10 “Shop Maui” gift guide: Thanks for taking the time to highlight local businesses. I hope people will pay attention and use their dollars wisely this holiday season, though the full parking lots at WalMart and Costco don’t give me much faith. Anyway, mahalo for doing what you do.

D.L., via e-mail West Maui Vibes, Holy Hawaiian Smokes, Maui Mana…really? You guys promote the use of illegal substances and publish it as a great gift idea—good job Maui Time... idiots. And right underneath the toy section where you tell people to steer away from those dangerous Disney toys.

point it out. Otherwise, please refrain from making veiled, baseless accusations. We, too, monitor and protect our reputation—and that of our writers—carefully. Re the December 3 Rob Report, “The Weekly Muse”: I can understand it must be hard to come up with an article each week. But I would rather you just plug in an insightful article on something locally relevant written by someone else (with proper acknowledgment of course) than read a rambling account of how you can’t think of anything to write and nostalgic musings about how technology has changed. That was a waste of printed space in a newspaper. December 10, 2009 ✚ Volume 13 ✚ Issue 25 ✚ FREE

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Smart shopper, via mauitime.com Ed. Note: Um, last time we checked, none of those shops sold anything illegal. Re the December 10 Music Scene piece on Fran Cosmo: The late Brad Delp was the original singer and the singer best known for the iconic vocal sound on band Boston recordings. Fran Cosmo’s participation and credits are clearly outlined on our official Web site, bandboston.com. If you pick up the new Boston Greatest Hits, you will see that Fran Cosmo does not sing lead vocals on any of the songs and only receives backup vocal credit second to Delp on one of the 15 cuts on the CD. C’mon Fran, you’re better than this! Don’t try to sell yourself short as some kind of tribute act. You’re a great singer. Let your voice and your band speak for itself. And to MauiTime and Ynez Tongson—the holder of the Boston trademark and copyright monitor its usage carefully, so please be sure you are accurate in your reporting.

Boston Publicist, via mauitime.com Ed. Note: Since you didn’t provide a name or contact information, we have no idea if you are, in fact, Boston’s publicist. But whoever you are: we stand by Ynez and the article she wrote. Nowhere did she state Fran Cosmo is currently a member of the band Boston or that he sang lead vocals on the Greatest Hits album. If there is a specific portion of the story you feel is inaccurate,

Weekly reader, via mauitime.com AWESOME! The Pet Shop in Maui Mall is using @MauiTime newspapers in their bunny display window.

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AS THE RECESSION DRAGS ON, “COMPLEMENTARY” COMMUNITY CURRENCIES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK.

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n 1932, while the world struggled through the Great Depression, a small Austrian town tried an economic experiment. To stimulate the local economy, leadership in WĂśrgl created a local currency, or scrip, known in German as freigeld (literally, “free moneyâ€?). Based on the thinking of Silvio Gesell, an early 20th century social activist and economist, the new currency was novel in that it depreciated monthly, which increased the pace of its circulation. Rapid currency circulation goosed the economy, putting residents back to work. Advocates of local alternative currency systems explain that what’s really happening with this sort of currency “velocityâ€? is real reinvestment in the local community. The “Miracle of WĂśrglâ€? seemed to be serving that community well and was interchangeable with official state currency, but the Austrian National Bank, concerned over a perceived threat to its money-printing monopoly, shut down the experiment after just 13 months. Nearly 80 years later, as economic malaise lingers, the WĂśrgl saga is inspiring local currency supporters—ranging from members of the environmental movement to libertarian-leaning politicians like Ron Paul—to revisit the idea as a way to mitigate financial tsunami cycles and create a more independent economic model.

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he first question might be, is that legal? It is—with a few caveats. Creating and using a local currency— sometimes called complementary currency, in that it “complements,â€? but doesn’t replace, a national currency—will not unleash the dogs of the U.S. government, as long as it isn’t coin, isn’t referred to as “legal tenderâ€? and doesn’t look like U.S. currency. Well before the WĂśrgl experiment, local currencies were common, and there are hundreds of more recent examples, from Canada’s Vancouver Island to San Luis Obispo, California, and Totnes, U.K. In a less formal way, barters take place all the time, albeit not transferable via a common “coinâ€? of the realm. In 1991 a group in Ithaca, New York, created a currency, the Ithaca Hour. Its name was intended to convey the idea that currency is both a means of exchange and a representation of someone’s time spent laboring. At that time, $10 was the average hourly wage in the county, so an Hour was worth $10 U.S. With more than 100,000 bills circulating, Ithaca Hours continue offering an alternative medium of exchange used by 900 businesses and health care providers. In the Berkshires of Massachusetts, another local currency project took off in 2006 with the support of the E. F. Schumacher Society, a kind of alternative economic think tank. Named for a British economist who advocated decentralization, the society studies how local currencies work. More than 2.5 million BerkShares have been issued, with about 150,000 now circulating. Accepted at 385 area businesses, BerkShares are colorfully illustrated with historic Berkshire figures

and other artwork by regional artists, further emphasizing localness. Offered through 13 branches of five local banks, 100 BerkShares are equivalent to $100 U.S., but can be purchased with $95 U.S. Thus, users receive a 5 percent discount at local businesses that accept the currency. The alternative Massachusetts currency has received more attention from communities nationwide since the current economic downturn, according to Sarah Hearn of BerkShares. “Increasingly, communities are looking to find citizen-based solutions to economic instability, and rightly identify local currencies, like BerkShares, as elegant tools for growing more sustainable local economies,� notes Hearn. Commitment to keeping dollars local may be enough of a driver to create a community currency. Even small shifts in market share to local businesses can create economic activity and employment gains, studies have shown. One analysis found buying from local merchants rather than chain businesses results in three times as much money staying in the community. In Ojai, California, a working group has been established to brainstorm ways to increase area economic opportunities, and potentially create a local currency. Further north, the college town of Davis also is studying developing an alternative currency, Davis Dollars, and Eureka trades Humboldt Community Currency (CC). The Humboldt Community Currency Exchange Project suggests that participating goods and services providers accept payment half in CC and half in U.S. currency. One Humboldt CC equals one U.S. dollar.

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re-contact, the Hawaiian Islands operated largely under a subsistence economy, with elements of a barter system. As the plantation era took hold, currency became necessary. In the latter half of the 19th century—before annexation and statehood—Kamehameha III presided over the creation of the Hawaiian dala. Like the American dollar, the dala was made up of 100 units, called keneta. Unlike the American dollar, the dala was relatively short-lived: in 1903, five years after annexation, the United States Congress “demonetizedâ€? it, and most of the coins were destroyed. As recently as 2007, there was talk of reestablishing a new version of the dala to serve as local currency. The idea gained initial attention and interest from state Sen. Sam Slom and the organization Small Business Hawaii—at the time, Slom told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that he would have to “make sure it is something that’s viable,â€? but that it could provide an “alternative‌[to] the high costs for people doing business here.â€? Today, any existing dalas are collector’s items, not currency. Similarly, Maui Trade Dollars—silver dollar-sized coins first distributed in the early ’90s to benefit the Chamber of Commerce—were mostly purchased as keepsakes, though they technically held value at some establishments. But that doesn’t mean some form of real local money couldn’t work in Hawaii.

Legal and practical hurdles aside, with our isolation and strong—if muddled and conflicting—emphasis on local culture, it’s not hard to imagine a voluntary “Aloha scrip,� perhaps even one that is unique island to island, catching on. Could it be viable in a major metropolitan area? In Los Angeles, the Green Business Networking group is exploring the feasibility of a complementary currency for the greater L.A. region. “I’m motivated to work with money and business exchange to drive sustainability,� explains cofounder and certified financial planner Gregory Wendt, who is also director of sustainable investing for Enright Premier Wealth Advisors, Inc., an investment advisory firm based in Southern California. “We need to change the way we work with money.� Though the idea is still in the very early stages, Wendt envisions a regional currency that would find its initial footing in the green business community. While it’s too early to know how the currency would be backed or how actual mechanics might function, Wendt anticipates the currency taking shape through evolving discussions and a series of community gatherings that identify and address issues.

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ollis Doherty, a student of the WĂśrgl experiment, shares Wendt’s enthusiasm for establishing a local currency. After stumbling across the Austrian story, Doherty was “galvanized about the idea of creating a local currency,â€? so much so that the L.A. resident traveled to Austria and the Unterguggenberger Institute. Named for the WĂśrgl mayor who implemented the 1932 currency plan for his town, the think tank promotes the idea of alternative mechanisms for exchange. Now an associate with the Unterguggenberger Institute, Doherty finds the idea of re-imagining money to be a transformative topic, with the potential for huge social impact. “My focus is on a currency that includes more people in the economy, one that is more abundant for more people, and favors exchange over hoarding by the few,â€? Doherty says. “The Institute would say there is no perfect system, but they do say it’s healthier if more than one medium of exchange is available.â€? Ultimately, the hope is that an alternative currency would act as a buffer for the area it serves—be it Austria, L.A. or Maui—in the event of a future, perhaps even more catastrophic, economic downturn. Speaking about the Los Angeles model but addressing the concept as a whole, Wendt says establishing a local currency would have to be a “regional effort‌driven by locally owned businesses and local farms committed to sustainable business practices. “What’s most important,â€? he adds, “is that this be a catalyst for change.â€? â–

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consuming much of the seared ahi crostini being passed around. Helliar’s enthusiasm for his new post should serve the restaurant well as they prepare for the public opening on December 21. “The cuisine has a focus on fresh, sustainable seafood and premium steaks,â€? Helliar tells me. “I look forward to providing the residents and visitors of Maui with the Duke’s dining experience they know and love from our other locations, enhanced by a locally inspired menu.â€? Helliar’s instant fit with the T S team is a testament to his dedication—he’s logged 20 years in the restaurant industry, and the soft launch of this gorgeous new property marks his one year anniversary on Maui—to the day. “It will be the public that decides what to do with this place,â€? he says, adding that the goal is to “have fun‌it’s not brain surgery.â€? â–

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Pure as Folk Indie singer-songwriter a refreshing Maui rarity Leo Waiau Websites: myspace.com/leowaiau; purevolume.com/leowaiau

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o state the obvious: Maui has a lot of reggae/roots bands. Black, red, green and yellow are plastered all over our luscious landscapes and draped along our beautiful beaches. I’m pretty sure it’s mandated that, to live on Maui, you have to have memorized at least one Bob Marley song. I’ve got nothing against reggae, but sometimes skanking just doesn’t cut it. That’s where singer-songwriter Leo Waiau steps in, his indie-folk vibe a refreshing contrast to Maui’s mainly reggae rhythmic thump. Honestly, I’m having a hard time not using expletives to explain how much I love Waiau’s music. He’s got a voice like heartbreak and lyrics like a punch to the stomach. He takes all those complicated feelings we have in relationships—the highest highs and those sleepless, tear-filled nights—and turns them into beautiful, touching songs as lovely and lonely as a rainy morning.

A voice like heartbreak.

Waiau is tall, dark and decorated with tattoos. “I wouldn’t trade any of them, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the one on my arm that says ‘For all my friends,’” he says. He’s got that edgy hipster look down, stating, “I don’t want to say that I’m hipster. But I wear tight pants, flannel and beanies, so…yeah. If I had to describe my personal style, hipster would probably be the closest.” Leo was born into a musical family, where everyone played at least one instrument and sang. It wasn’t a surprise when he began

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anything, it’s usually them,” he says. Leo writes and sings about his own experiences, in such an eloquent and subtle way you’d swear he was writing about your life. “I write about the stuff I go through,” he says. “I have a lot of love songs and break-up songs. I want people to be able to relate to my music, and maybe help them through tough times.” My favorite song would have to be his “Darling Dear,” which magnificently outlines the pain of falling out of love and trying to get on with your life. Leo’s music grips and twists it in such a way that you’d swear you were a masochist. When he’s not playing music, Leo can be found surfing, reading and dabbling in photography. Wondering what musically talented philosophy majors (did I mention that he’s a philosophy major?) read? Leo lists two fittingly divergent favorites: C.S. Lewis and Kierkegaard. ■ To share or save this article, type: mt.hy.pr/music23

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A ‘Titanic’ Assignment How do you follow the top-grossing film of all time? With a big, lavish B-movie…in 3-D! Avatar

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ilmmaker James Cameron (Aliens, the first two Terminator movies, The Abyss) committed one of the all-time greatest vanishing acts when, after winning a boatload of awards for Titanic, still the top-grossing movie of all time, he didn’t direct another fictional film for more than a decade. After years of dabbling in television and documentaries, here he is, 12 years later, with a new epic, nearly three hours long and costing almost $300 million dollars. It’s the biggest gamble in a career defined by gambles. And it pays off—sort of. Sam Worthington stars as Jake Sully, a paraplegic marine who, in the distant future, is sent to the planet Pandora, where he must infiltrate the Na‘avi, a native tribal alien race, and take the valuable land where they live. In order to be one of them, he has his mind fused with an Avatar, a giant alien body that allows him to immerse himself in

Boy, the Smurfs sure have changed.

extraterrestrial jungle life. Take away the sci-fi angle and you have The Last Samurai, so forget originality. The cheesy dialogue is also indefensible. It’s the year 2154, but humans still give fist bumps and make corny jokes that aren’t even topical now. Still, we don’t go to Cameron movies for great screenwriting. We go for spectacle, and this mega-movie delivers it like a three-story birthday cake. Years in the making and boasting CGI characters, motion capture performances

and digital landscapes light years ahead of the competition, the film, if nothing else, is very, very cool, with something spectacular, richly colorful and strange yet vividly lifelike to gaze at in every scene. The 3-D technology created for the film wants to pull you in and give you a depthof-field sensation not unlike what Jake is experiencing as an Avatar. The audience experience isn’t quite that groundbreaking, but the vines, insects, fire and foliage that comes at you is indeed wow-worthy.

This isn’t Cameron’s best by a long shot: it’s too long (even with a rushed set-up), doesn’t connect emotionally until near the final scene and Worthington, whether in the flesh or as a CGI-rendered Na‘avi, is underwhelming. Stephen Lang steals the film as the ultimate movie badass, Cameron alum Sigourney Weaver provides some needed sass as a brilliant scientist and Zoe Saldana gives the most effective of the CGI-rendered performance. Meanwhile, Giovanni Ribisi, cast as a heartless bureaucrat, has the thankless job of giving lots of expository dialogue and flogging the heavy-handed historical and environmental allegory. Avatar is essentially a big, lavish B-movie with a kitchen sink climax that feels like pieces of every Star Wars film melded together, followed by a Leona Lewis song that strives very hard to sink Celine Dion’s cloying Titanic ballad once and for all. If that’s the film’s only success, it will have been worth it. ■ To share or save this article, type: mt.hy.pr/film23

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 That Evening Sun 5pm Rated PG-13/100 min. A crusty Southern farmer busts out of the old folks home and returns to reclaim his farm, which has fallen into the hands of his rival. Presumably he comes equipped with a gun and, perhaps, Gideon’s Bible. The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond 7:30pm Rated PG-13/102 min. A rebellious young heiress and a poor, handsome boy forge a relationship amid the stuffiness of 1920s Southern society in this long-buried Tennessee Williams script, finally getting a screen treatment more than two decades after the writer’s death. I do declare!

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Brothers 2pm Rated R/125 min. One brother goes off to war in Afghanistan and is captured and presumed dead. The other brother moves in and beds his wife. The first brother is found, alive, and returns home. A really awkward family dinner presumably ensues. Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman star. Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love 5pm Rated PG/ 102 min. The titular African artist sets off a scandal in his native Senegal, when his new album is deemed blasphemous by the Muslim community. Can his music, and message, overcome?

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love 5pm Rated PG/102 min. Encore presentation. The Messenger 7:30pm Rated R/105 min. An Army officer comes home from a tour in Iraq only to be given an equally odious assignment: informing the families of fallen soldiers. Maui’s Woody Harrelson co-stars.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Amreeka 5pm Rated PG-13/96 min. A mother and teenage son move from the war-torn West Bank to small town Illinois. Pro: no more military checkpoints. Con: lots more crazy Bears fans.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Good Hair 2pm Rated PG-13/96 min. Comedian Chris Rock explores the importance of hair, specifically in the black community, chatting with everyone from stylists to Maya Angelou. Better than another Barbershop sequel. The Hurt Locker 5pm Rated R/130 min. A guy with possibly the worst job in the world—disarming bombs in Iraq—is the centerpiece of this acclaimed action movie, which manages that rarest of feats: combining lots of explosions with interesting characters and an actual plot. Sherlock Holmes 7:30pm Rated PG-13/128 min. Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective gets updated by flashy, frenetic British director Guy Ritchie, which, depending on how much of a purist you are, is either very intriguing or very depressing. Robert Downy, Jr. is Holmes and Jude Law is Watson. The Hurt Locker

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Nine 7:30pm Rated PG-13/running time TBD An adaptation of the Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical, about a film director (Daniel Day-Lewis) who woos an array of women, played by Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson and Fergie. Oh, and his mom is Sophia Loren. Rough life, dude.

Oh My God 7:30pm Not rated/96 min. Filmmaker Peter Rodger goes on a global odyssey, searching for the true nature of God. Among the people he asks? Ringo Starr. We’re betting his answer has something to do with hospitable cephalopods and/or brightly colored underwater vessels.

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New This Week AVATAR - PG13 - Fantasy - See this week’s Film Critique. 156 min. DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? - PG13 Comedy - An estranged New York couple witness a murder and are relocated to a small town in Wyoming. Can they get along once they realize they’re not in Manhattan anymore? Can we sit through this movie once we realize we’ve already seen it 6,000 times? Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant star. 103 min. PRECIOUS - R - Drama - Another heartwrencher based on a bestselling novel, this one follows the travails of a 16-year-old girl twice impregnated by her deadbeat father and abused by her unfeeling mother who somehow finds redemption in 1980s Harlem.

Now Showing 2012 - PG - Thriller - A turn of the Mayan calendar wreaks global special effects-aided havoc, in what is sure to be every doomsday buff’s volcano-erupting, tidal-waving crashing wet dream. John Cusack and Woody Harrelson are among the large ensemble cast. 158 min. A CHRISTMAS CAROL - PG - Family - Dickens’s tale of apparition-induced Yuletide redemption gets the CGI treatment, with Jim Carrey providing multiple voices. Of course, the last time Jim Carrey was involved in a film version of a classic children’s book, the result was The Grinch. But we’ll hold out hope. 96 min. JS AN EDUCATION - PG13 - Drama - A teenage girl from the suburbs of 1960s London falls for a bad boy nearly twice her age. She finds herself torn between the “normal” college life her parents chose for her or living life in the fast lane. 100 min. ARMORED - PG13 - Action - A rookie guard for an armored truck company is convinced by his coworkers to help hijack a truck containing $42 million dollars. Their “foolproof” plans starts to unravel, causing the crew to turn on each other. 103 min. BOONDOCK SAINTS 2: ALL SAINTS DAY - R - Action - The MacManus brothers try to live a quiet life in Ireland, until their beloved Priest is murdered by what seems to be Mob forces and they return to Boston to bring justice to

the killers. Sean Patrick Flanery and Connor MacManus star. 118 min. EVERYBODY’S FINE - PG13 - Comedy - Robert De Niro plays a widower who goes on a holiday road trip to drop into the dysfunctional lives of his grown children. No word on whether he brings his lie detector and potty-trained cat. INVICTUS - PG13 - Drama - Follow Nelson Mandela during his first term as President of South Africa, while he tries to unite the segregated nation and enlist a national rugby team to win the world cup. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman star. 129 min. NEW MOON - PG13 - Fantasy - Preteens rejoice: the Twilight saga continues, now with even more gaunt cheekbones, carefully mussed hair and quivering vampire angst. 130 min. NINJA ASSASSIN - R - Action - The title pretty much says it all: a young martial artist tries to break away from his clan, and the clan strikes back. Well-choreographed asskicking ensues. 99 min. OLD DOGS - PG - Comedy - Old fogies Robin Williams and John Travolta find themselves in charge of seven-year-old twins. I was gonna call this a low point for both actors, but then I remembered Battlefield Earth and License to Wed. And then my head exploded. 88 min. PLANET 51 - PG - Family - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cleese join forces at last, providing voices for this animated feature about an alien race not so different from our own. 87 min. SECRET - Unrated - Art, Foreign - Sung-Ryeol is a detective in charge of violent crimes. He slowly watches his life fall apart as he has an affair with his colleague’s wife, loses his son and suspects his wife is involved in a murder case he’s working on. In Chinese/Madarin with English Subtitles. 101 min. THE BLIND SIDE - PG13 - Drama - An underdog, overweight football player is transformed into an NFL prospect with the help of Sandra Bullock and a boatload of uplifting sports movie clichés. 126 min. THE PRINCESS & THE FROG - G - Fantasy Disney’s spin on the classic fairytale about a young princess, living in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the 1920s Jazz era, who kisses an amphibian with surprising results. 97 min.

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SHOWTIMES FRONT STREET THEATER 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 249-2222 (Matinees: M-F until 6:30pm, Sa-Su until 3:30pm, Discount Tue), 2012-PG-TH- (4:30) 8:00 Brothers-R-TH- (4:30) 7:00, 9:30 Did You Hear About The Morgans?-PG13-FRIWED- (2:00) 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Old Dogs-PG-TH- (4:15) 6:45, 9:00. FRI-WED(1:45, 4:15) 6:45, 9:00. The Blind Side-PG13-TH- (3:35) 6:30, 9:30. FRI-WED- (12:30, 3:35) 6:30, 9:30. FRI-WED(1:00) 4:30, 8:00. KA’AHUMANU 6 Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. 1-800326-3264 (Matinees: everyday until 4pm), An Education-PG13-FRI-TUES- (11:00, 1:15, 3:30) 5:45, 8:00, 10:15 Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day-R-TH- (11:35, 2:10) 4:45, 7:20. FRI-TUES- (11:00, 1:25) 4:00, 7:00, 10:00. Did You Hear About The Morgans?-PG13-FRITUES- (12:15, 2:35) 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Ninja Assassin-R-TH- (11:10, 12:30, 1:25, 2:45, 3:40) 4:55, 5:55, 7:15, 8:10, 9:30. FRI-TUES(11:10, 1:25, 3:40) 5:55, 8:10, 10:25. Old Dogs-PG-TH- (11:00, 1:05, 3:10) 5:15, 7:25, 9:25. FRI-TUES- ( 11:00, 1:05, 3:10) 5:15, 7:25, 9:25. Planet 51-PG-TH- (11:10, 1:10, 3:15) 5:20, 7:35. FRI-TUES- (11:10, 1:10, 3:15) 5:20, 7:35, 9:35. Secret-Unrated-TH- (12:35, 2:50) 5:05, 7:30 KUKUI MALL 1819 South Kihei Road, 1-800-326-3264 (Matinees: everyday until 4pm), An Education-PG13-TH- (11:00, 1:15, 3:30) 5:45, 8:00 Avatar-PG13-FRI-SUN- (11:00, 2:10) 5:20, 8:30. MON-TUES- (1:10) 4:20, 7:30. New Moon-PG13-TH- (11:00, 1:45) 4:30, 7:15. MON-TUE- (1:45) 4:30, 7:15, 10:00. FRI-SUN(11:00, 1:45) 4:30, 7:15, 10:00. The Blind Side-PG13-TH- (11:30, 2:10) 4:50, 7:30. FRI-SUN- (11:30, 2:10) 4:50, 7:30, 10:10. MON-TUES- (2:10) 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 . The Princess & the Frog-G-TH- (1:10, 3:20) 5:30, 7:40. FRI-SUN- (11:05, 1:10, 3:20) 5:30, 7:40, 9:50. MON-TUES- (1:10, 3:20) 5:30, 7:40, 9:50.

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Friday (December 18), Haleakala National Park, 6:30-7:30pm

Friday (December 18), The Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina, 10pm

Our very own Haleakala National Park is home to more endangered species than any other park in the National Park Service, and we can all easily agree those precious last things are worth saving. This Friday, there’s another Haleakala last that—in this season of coziness—is worth savoring: At the Summit Visitor Center, the final kilo hoku (stargazing) session for 2009 will be guided by park rangers who are well-versed in celestial science and lore. Not only knowledgeable in wonders of the winter sky, rangers have a few tips to share with visitors keen on ascending to the sun’s house after its bedtime: The wellknown frigidness of sunrise at the summit is as applicable with sunset. With the mercury dropping at least 10 notches after dark (sunset is scheduled for 5:54pm), prepare for temperatures, at best, in the low 40s. Temperatures thus, steamy sippables would be a welcome treat, and visitors are always encouraged to bring their own (no food or beverages are available at the park). If you find packing a picnic as exciting as I do, you’re liable to forget more important things—things like your wallet. While there is no charge for the stargazing session, park admission fees still apply. Single admission is $10, but I wholeheartedly prefer the annual pass for a paltry $25. 572-4459

William Shatner. Actor, author and the king of the self-spoof. The original rocket man, and ’80s Hooker. His 1968 spoken-word album may have been titled The Transformed Man, and he could star in as many Pricline. com commercials as there are galaxies, but Shatner is foremost and forever Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise. Yet for all his extraterrestrial beast-battling, his greatest foe may have been faced last week Friday, in a parody showdown with Sarah Palin on Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show. Backed by bongos and a standup bass, Shatner read with satirical staccato from Palin’s Going Rogue, “I looked down to see the moose’s eyeballs lying in his palm, still warm from the critter’s head‌â€? Palin then appeared to dish it back, with her own reading from Shatner’s autobiography, Up Till Now, â€œâ€Ś on a starlit, moonless night in Africa, I was going to visit that elephant in my underwear.â€? One week to the day from the airing of that buzzed-about beatnik brawl, Mauians with warp drive enough to get them to the West side can enjoy a special meet and greet with Shatner and concert by Brian Evans. Beam me up. $40-$75, 667-7400

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Saturday (December 19), Castle Theater, MACC, 7:30pm

Friday (December 18), I’o restaurant, Lahaina, 7-9pm Saturday (December 19), David Paul’s Island Grill, Lahaina, 5-7pm

Willie K is the closet thing to a kanaka Santa I can imagine. The first time I partied with him, by Willie’s generosity, it snowed sushi at Sansei, Kapalua. It was then I learned that for every ounce of talent and skill our dear Uncle Willie possesses, he is equally giving. So no better way to celebrate the season of giving than at the MACC with the merry man himself, along with the Maui Pops Orchestra. Maui Pops, lead by James Durham, endeavors “to entertain, educate and empower our listening audience to fully enjoy the broad spectrum of music written for the symphony orchestra.” Other holiday gaiety can be had on Saturday at 7:30pm with “Revealing Christmas” at the Historic Iao Theater. Directed and choreographed by Alexander Cardinalli, this show features “traditional holiday songs and stories, contemporary music and uplifting magical dance numbers.” Tickets are just $10, and if you’re busy with Willie at the MACC Saturday night, there’s an encore matinee performance of Iao’s Christmas showcase at 3pm on Sunday. $12/$35/$45/$55, MACC: 242-7469; Iao Theater: 242-6969

Wine Spectator recently published their Top 100 list, the magazine’s “annual roundup of the year’s most exciting wines.” Following this, Front Street’s I’o restaurant is picking an adventurous “around the world” lineup from this illustrious list, to be featured at their December Wine Club tasting. Indeed, I’o is a fine place for fine wine (plus pupus, at this event, for $30), as guests are in the knowledgeable hands of part-owner and operations manager Stephan Bel Robert, who is a Court of Master Sommeliers “level-one sommelier,” along with wine steward Richard Clark, who just last month achieved level-two status. The following evening, bust out the bubbly at David Paul’s Island Grill for the launch of the new Diva Club. Membership to The Diva Club is a mere $15, with 10 of those greenbacks going directly to Women Helping Women (WHW). It’s almost unfathomable that such holiday helpfulness could be attained at a price even the Grinch would tolerate, yet members will additionally be invited to monthly parties (held every third Saturday) full of “entertainment and elegant appetizers,” plus receive a $25 restaurant gift certificate for future use. This Saturday’s party boasts champagne and special cocktails for $5 a pop, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. I’o: 661-8422; David Paul’s: 662-3000

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Da Kine Calendar BIG SHOWS FIRSTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL - Daily, Dec 16. See film section or go to www.mauitime.com/film for shows, times, and details. Varies. Castle Theater, MACC. 808-242-7469. JOHN CRUZ - Fri, Dec 18. John is one of the most talented songwriters that has ever come from Hawai’i; his fans love his warm, heartfelt melodies and passionate, soulful vocals, especially in live performances where he is found to be a true showman. His well-earned reputation was solidified when he released his long-awaited second album, “One of These Days” in 2007. This is one show you cannot miss! $32. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului 96732. 808-242-7469. WILLIAM SHATNER SIGNING AND BRIAN EVANS CONCERT - Fri, Dec 18. William Shatner signing copies of his autobiography following a concert by Brain Evans. Tickets on sale at http:// www.groovetickets.com or Hard Rock “Rock Shop” $40-$195. Hard Rock Cafe, 900 Front St. Lahaina, 96761. 808-667-7400. WILLIE K WITH THE MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA - Sat, Dec 19. Charismatic island performer Willie Kahaiíalii shares his love of opera, his huge voice and his outstanding guitar/ukulele talent with the Maui Pops Orchestra, James Durham, Music Director. Willie K’s passion, creativity, humor and musical virtuosity combine in exceptional complexity that often brings audiences to tears and to their feet. $12, $35, $45, $55. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732. 808-242-7469. THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT - Sun, Dec 20. This annual concert will bring the holiday season to life with carols, popular holiday music, and classical favorites in a festive family-oriented atmosphere. The Maui Pops Orchestra & guest artist Maui soprano Leighanna Locke will perform at 3:30 pm at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theatre. This should be a holiday show you’ll never forget. T.B.A. 3:30 pm. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732. 808-242-7469.

STAGE CIRQUE POLYNESIA - Daily. It’s Circue du Soleil meets Polynesian hula with amazing high-wire acts, aerial acrobatics and illusions, and mindboggling contortionist and balancing-acts. $129 Dinner & Drink / $75 VIP / $62 / $52.50 Keiki. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Kaanapali, HI 96761. 808-667-4540.

TICKETS ON SALE CALLING ALL READERS - Mon-Fri, Dec 17. Want to read for Maui On Stage’s Bare Essential Theater? Roles are announced at monthly readings and scripts are given out in advance. Call Kristi Scott for more information. 808-244-8680 x23. 8TH ANNUAL HIGHTECH MAUI HOLIDAY CAREER FAIR - Mon, Dec 28. Pre-register online now and upload your resume for employer review at http://www. hightechmaui.com. Contact Jenilynne Salvador at jeni@medb.org. Jenilynne Salvador 808-875-2332. MAUI SPORTS ACADEMY X-MAS CAMP FOR KEIKI - Daily, Dec 28. Maui Sports Academy will hold a XMAS Basketball camp for keiki in grades 4-8, of all levels of experience. Camp from 9am - Noon each day. Activities include: basic instruction,

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drills, games, and competitions. $50 per camper. Pick up registration forms at The Sports Authority. Contact: 808-280-9545 or email: mauisportsacademy.com. Maui Sports Academy. RAW SPIRIT NEW YEARS RETREAT AT CAM OLOWALU - Daily, Dec 28. Raw Spirit Retreat, New Years Week At Camp Olowalu. Celebrate the New Year in health, experience a cuisine of raw oragnic health by Raw Spirit’s Chefs. Activities include, kayaking, whale watching, performances, health research, daily meditation, dynamic playshops, daily yoga & chi kung, chef demos, island excursions, and much more. ONLY 150 TICKETS AVAILABLE! Mainlanders- $379 each $500 for two / Islanders- $299 or $500 for two. 800 Olowalu, Lahaina, HI 96761. 928-308-2146. REJOICE 2010 SPIRITUAL RETREAT - Daily, Dec 28. This New Year enjoy The Rejoice spiritual retreat. Get in touch with YOUR spirituality! Includes 6 nights stay at an Oceanfront Hotel, sacred Hawaiian experiences, fabulous meals, paradise relaxation, and much more. Guests include- Ram Dass, Lei’ohu Ryder & Maydeen Lao, Dr. Jacob Liberman, Rev, Darlene Strickland. $2010.00 for Individual Room - Lower rates for couple or more in room. Maui (TBA). 808-214-5387. THE STYLISTICS - Dec. 30 - You may remember their band from their 70’s hits like “I’m Stone in Love with You” but The Stylistics are still rocking it out with their new CD release tour, That Same Way. These four smooth and sweet love song crooners hit the Maui entertainment scene after a Japan tour at the end of the month. Castle Theatre, 7:30 PM $25, $35, $45 and VIP available. Call 242-7469 to reserve. NEW YEARS EVE WITH WILLIE NELSON - Thu, Dec 31. Music Legend Willie Nelson will be ringing in the new year at Charley’s in Paia. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 14, only at Charley’s. $75. Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon. (808) 579-8085. SBS CHAMPIONSHIP - Daily, Jan 4. The 2010 SBS Championship tees off at The Plantation Course with an elite field of the 209 PGA TOUR champions. Buy and print your tickets on-line at http://www. kapalua.com. Save if you purchase by January 3, 2010. Tickets purchased on-line can also be transferred by email and lost of stolen tickets can be replaced. 808-665-9160. BASEBALL SHOWCASE CAMP REGISTRATION - Sat, Jan 9. Baseball Showcase Camp for youth interested in playing college baseball. Features Mental Skills Training, overview of the college application/ recruiting process and baseball skill instruction presented by college coaches from Long Beach CC, San Diego CC, Feather River CC and Mesa State. Open to ages 14 to 19. See web for more info. $175-$250. Maui. 808-250-6835. MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY’S 2010 FUR BALL “DISCO INFERNO” - an Evening at Kennel 54 - Sat, Mar 20. Slip into your disco duds and platform shoes, and prepare to get your groove on with the Maui Humane Society at thier annual Fur Ball Fundraiser for Maui’s homeless animals. Sure to be “Outta Sight!” featuring live & silent auctions, dance contest, jere’ ball & much more! AND dance the night away at Maui’s Hottest Disco, Kennel 54 (at Grand Wailea’s Tsunami Night Club)! Open for ONE night ONLY from 9pm to 2 am!. $150-$1,250. Grand Wailea Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr. Wailea, HI, 96753. 808-877-3680 x32.

EVENTS THURSDAY, DEC 17 CINEMA NIGHT - Cafe Mambo hosts an evening of classic and cult classic films for the 21 and older crowd. 9 p.m. 30 Baldwin Ave. Paia, HI 96779. 808-5798021. Hula by Na Kamalii Ke Akua - 808-661-5304. MAUI WAENA 8TH GRADE BAND - Maui Waena 8th Grade Band take Center Stage. 7-7:30pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND MEDITATION - There is more to Tai Chi than movement in slow motion. Our instructor will demystify what is really going on within Tai Chi and how it is practiced for health and meditation. Free. 808-984-3500. WOMEN HELPING WOMEN DONATIONS - Public Service Announcement - Donations for Women Helping Women can be dropped off 7 days a week. Clothing and small household items are needed. Your help this holiday season is appreciated. 808-669-0100. TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA AT THE MALL! Santa Claus is coming to town! Come take advantage of this perfect photo opportunity for your family and friends while letting the kids whisper their gift ideas to Santa! Plus, children visiting Santa will receive a free coloring and autograph book, The Very Best Gift in the World is You, while supplies last. M-Sa: 10am8pm; Su 11am-5pm; 12/24: 10am-5pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. THURSDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP - Get together at Hope Chapel North Shore in the Haiku Cannery for a time of food, fun and fellowship. If you are between 9-18 then this is the place to come and make quality friends. Come check it out and see for yourself. Free. 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku. 808-575-2650.

FRIDAY, DEC 18 WO HING AFTER DARK - Enjoy this historic locale by candlelight. What more fascinating place to spend the evening? 6 p.m. 858 Front St. Lahaina, HI 96761. 808-661-3262. CHILDREN- SEE A MYSTERY ADVENTURE AT KIHEI LIBRARY - “It’s a Mystery!”, a special “Furlough Friday” children’s program featuring husband-wife team Peter and Melinda Wing, will be presented in the Storytelling Room. Children ages 5 and older are invited to join “super sleuths” Peter and Melinda Wing for a mystery adventure: help solve the clues, chase red herrings, learn secrets of “spy stuff”, take the puzzle challenge, break the codes, and tease your brain. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The Kay Allen Edwards Kihei Library Memorial Trust is sponsoring this 45-minute program. Contact the library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. Free. 808-875-6833. FINAL “KILO HOKU”: CELEBRATE HAWAII’S WINTER SKIES - Bundle up against the crisp mountain air for the last “kilo hoku” (stargazing) session of 2009. Held at the Haleakala National Park’s Summit Visitor Center (elevation: 9,400 ft.), visitors are advised to dress in their warmest winter wear (and I suggest, bringing a snuggly sweetie and something hot to sip), as temperatures dip at least 10 degrees after sunset. Enjoy an hour of stories and information provided by park ranger guides, all of whom are “very well versed” in celestial science and lore. 808-572-4459. Grace Independent Baptist Church choir - 808-661-5304.

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AMBROSIA

1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 891-1011

House of S.I.N. w/ DJ Del Sol

Fris Fridays w/ DJ Forrest

Sunrise Saturdays w/ DJ Decka

Happy Hour Sundays w/ DJ CIA

MON - $2 off specialty Martinis; TUE - Jungle Nite w/ DJ Astro Raph; WED - DJ Del Sol

Hand Jive Jazz 7:30pm, No Cover

Brwn Chicken Brwn Cow

Island Girl Pin-Up Art Show

MON- Open Mic TUES- Cheryl Rae

Reggaeton 10 pm $5 before 11pm $10 after

Manalii & Maoli Feat. Bruddah Waltah; $20; 10 pm

TUES- Willie K & His Band

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 889 Front St., Lahaina - 661-3111

CAFE MARC AUREL

28 N. Market St. Wailuku - 244-0852

CASANOVA

1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-0220

CELLAR 744

Kulture Klash 808 8:30 pm

Latin Night 8:30 pm

T.B.D. 8:30 pm

CHARLEY’S

Wavetrain $5, 10pm-12:30am

DJ Boomshot 10pm

The Alliez 10pm

COOL CAT CAFE

Orin & Junior No Cover, 7:30 - 10pm

Dave Carroll No Cover, 7:30 - 10pm

Dave Carroll No Cover, 7:30 - 10pm

Erin Smith 7:30-10pm, No Cover

MON - Peter DeAquino; TUE - Live Jazz WED - Whaleshark, All No Cover, 7:30 - 10pm

DIAMONDS ICE BAR

Throwback Thursdays80’s & 90’s Music

The Edge 10 pm

Status Saturdays - 10pm

Gina Martinelli Band

MON - S.I.N. w/ DJ Emit; TUE - Crazy Fingers; WED - Cultural Clash

Quiz Night

Jarod 10pm

The Farmers 10pm

Bartenders’ Call

MON - Jordan; TUE - Jarod WED - Bartenders’ Call

Kanaka Jams w/ Kalani Kekoa 7pm

Ladies Night

744 Front St., Lahaina - 661-3744

142 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-8085

Wharf Cinema, Lahaina - 667-0908

1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-9299

DOG & DUCK IRISH PUB 1913 S. Kihei Rd. - 875-9669

EHA’S POOL BAR

1234 Lower Main, Wailuku - 242-1177

FERNANDOS

Queen Kaahumanu Center, Kahului, HI - 873-7759

Hawaiian by Nature 9:30

HANG LOOSE LOUNGE 333 Dairy Rd., Kahalui - 877-6284

KALAPANA CONCERT - Come celebrate Kalapana 35th Anniversary of making music together! For Tickets contact Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s Concierge at 882-5707 or dining reservations at 8825810. For room packages cal 1-866-PRINCE-6. $195 Kama’aina Room Package or $40 presale & $45 at the door. $40 presale $45 at door $195 Kama’aina Room Package. 808-249-8977. MAUI CHEER BABES - Maui Cheer Babes at Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. 6-7pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. SRI SHAKTI ACTIVATION CEREMONY - An evening of ceremony, Puja & Kirtan with Saul David Rye, Shiva Kumar, Lei’ohu Ryder, Arjun Bruggeman, Judy Piazza and special guests. Come together as one in sacred space during this magical evening of celebrating and aligning with the divine though sacred ceremony, chanting, live music, dancing, prayer and raising the vibration. $15 pre sale / $20 at door. Haiku Marketplace, 810 Haiku Rd., Suite 265, Haiku, HI 96708. 808-575-9390. 3RD ANNUAL NATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE SALE This event supports our local tree farming economy & reforestation of our island. They encourage locals to “plant” their christmas, instead of cutting down our trees. The local tree species, that are for sale as young or grown trees, are Ohi’a Lehua, H’ao, Kului (an endangered species). There are also smaller species, Ahinahina & dryland Taro or Kalo plant. The trees range from $50-$100 each, and plants are under $20. To order a tree or plant please contact: Joseph Imhoff (808) 250-1469. Email- proudtobuylocal@gmail.com. Or make purchases online at: www.permaculturegroup.com. $20-$100. Upcountry. MAUI HANDS GALLERY PRESENTS DEMONSTRATIONS BY OIL PAINTER JACK HAMILTON - Jack Hamilton will be demonstrating oil painting the first three Fridays of December. He usually starts and finishes a panting each night so come and watch. Bring the children if you want. Recent work will be on display, including the label award winner for this years Alii Kula Lavendar Farm Paint Out titled “Buddha’s view of the Lavender Farm”.

TUE - Free Pool Tightwad Tuesday; WED Open Mic Night WED - Karaoke Party!

Girly Impersonators $10; 10pm-2am

1445 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-4041

1088 Lower Main St., Wailuku - 244-4888

TUE - Taco Tuesdays, 9pm-11pm

Karaoke Party! 9pm

GIAN DON’S

GREEN LEAF SPORTS BAR

Argentinian Night 8:30 pm

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Pool Tounament / Karaoke

Karaoke

Danny & Alicia 7pm - No Cover

Kanaka Gamm 7pm - No Cover

TBA 8pm - No Cover

Danny & Alicia 6pm - No Cover

Jack has been painting views of Maui for nearly 30 years and he loves to share his enthusiasm and technique and encourages others to “go out and paint”. To interview this artist please call him at 808-878-6392. 612 Front St. Ste. D, Lahaina, HI 96761. 808-667-9898. WO HING MUSEUM AFTER DARK - Let the lights from the Wo Hing Museum draw you in for its special Friday hours of 1 to 8pm. With its usual day time hours 10am to 4pm, visitors have the unique opportunity to visit the museum and temple at night. Entering the temple, you can view a collection of rare Chinese artifacts along with memorabilia of the Wo Hing Society in Lahaina. Walk up to the second floor to see the altars to Guan Ti and other guardian gods. Today, the Wo Hing Society still conducts its meetings on the premises. Chinese New Year and other cultural festivals are celebrated here during the year. The cookhouse displays the old cooking woks, steamers and other utensils used by society families. Inside, you can also view films of life in the Hawaiian islands taken by Thomas Alva Edison between 1898 and 1906 and also segments of the film “Finding Sandalwood Mountain” featuring Wo Hing Society members. Kids 12 and under free. 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 858 Front St. Lahaina, HI. 808-661-3262.

information, call Taylor Smith at Quality Real Estate, 891-1620, ext. 217. CHRISTMAS PAWTY AT BIRKEN AND BAILEYS Bring the pooches for their annual Christmas pawty. Bring a gift for the Lokahi Gift Drive and recieve extra discounts on purchases. Free doggy treats and an ornament hunt. Free. Azeka Mauka, Kihei. 808-875-9805. Free child seat inspections to be held on Saturday - Just show up with a child, a car seat and a car! An inspection takes a minimum of 30 minutes for each seat.

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LIVE NATIVITY - 6th and 7th grade Sacred Hearts School students will be reenacting the nativity scene with a LIVE DRIVETHRU NATIVITY at Sacred Hearts School, 239 DIckenson Street. Entrance will be on Dickenson Street and donations will be greatly appreciated. This is a fundraiser for their Washington D.C. field trip in 2010. Donation.

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SATURDAY, DEC 19 MAUI’S SWAP MEET - From camo hunting gear and koa carvings to vintage aloha postcards and delicate, locally-crafted jewelry, this place pretty much has it all. Killer produce market, too. Admission: 50 cents. 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Maui Community College. 808-244-3100. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONTEST JUDGING - Judging will be Dec. 19. Decorations can be on a house, yard, fence or other area or structure. Grand prize is a $300 gift card, with runner-up prizes. Organizers urge “Go wild, have fun, be creative!” For more

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MERCHANTS OFFER FOOD, MUSIC, PRIZES AS PART OF ‘PAIA GIVES’ - A “Paia Gives” event will be held outside shops along Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue. Paia merchants will offer milk and cookies, music, other food and chances to win prizes. The event provides people an opportunity to donate to a nonprofit agencies through participating merchants. The Kalama Ukulele Band will provide Christmas music in a concert that begins at 6p.m. and Santa Clause is scheduled to arrive at 7p.m. NA KEIKI MAKAMAE O KA NANI PAPA UKULELE - Celebration performance from children with Ukulele and singing. 11am-12noon. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. SCION SESSION CAR CLUB TAKING TOYS FOR FOURTH ANNUAL DRIVE - The Scion Session Car Club is collecting new, unwrapped toys for its fourth annual Toys for Tots Drive. Toys can be dropped off through 4p.m. Dec. 19 at Maui Toyota/

TUE - Pool Tournament WED - Ladies Night

Scion at 320 Hana Highway or Family Restaurant & Catering at 34 Lono Ave. There will also be two special events for the drive. From 9:30p.m. Saturday to 1:30a.m. Sunday at the Kahului Ale House, people donating toys will get a 50 percent discount off the cover charge. There will be a mini car show. From 9a.m. to 4p.m. Dec. 9 at Maui Toyota/Scion, there will be a mini car show, where spectators can vote for their favorite cars by placing their donations in front of the cars. SKATEBOARD DECK ART SHOW - Skateboard Deck Art Show designed by Randall Rospond & other talented Artists. Portion of proceeds go to the Paia Skatepark! Paia Tattoo Parlor, Hana Hwy. TUBA CHRISTMAS - 12-1pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. FARM TOUR AT LEILANI FARM SANCTUARY - Reservations required. Ongoing tours at Leilani Farm Sanctuary. Experience an unforgettable adventure in paradise, where visitors explore nature, meet friendly farm animals, and learn about the history of the land and the animals who reside there. Kiss a donkey, cuddle a chicken, pet the friendly cats, brush the goats and feed carrots to furry rabbits. We have free books for kids. To learn more about Leilani Farm Sanctuary, please visit www.LeilaniFarmSanctuary. org, Reservations: info@LeilaniFarmSanctuary.org or call 298-8544. $10 donation requested (tax-deductible). Saturdays 10am, Wednesdays 4pm. 260 E. Kuiaha Rd., Haiku. 808-298-8544. HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE BANYAN TREE & SNOW FESTIVAL - You can have a “White Christmas”, in Lahaina! Saturday December 5th, the Lahaina Town Action Committee will again bring snow to our tropical landscape for this annual event. LIVE music ALL Day! The Snow Zone is open from 3-6pm. At 2-4pm there will be a Cookie decorating workshop and from 3-5pm a “Let’s Do Art” workshop for our Keiki, courtesy of the Bakery, Lahaina Arts Society, and Lahaina Town Action Committee. And at 6:30 pm the historic landmark Banyan Tree will light up the town! This is one holiday community event that the whole island can’t miss! FREE. 10am-8pm. Lahaina Banyan Tree Park. (808) 667-9193.

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HAUI’S LIFE’S A BEACH 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 891-8010

Rampage 10pm - 1:30am

Roller Girl Party 9pm-1:30am

Karaoke 8pm - 1:30am

MON - Karaoke TUE - DJ Nexus $1 tacos; WED - Open Mic with Black Powder

Brian Evans & William Shatner; $40; 10pm

HARD ROCK CAFE

900 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7400

ISANA

Gomega - 10pm 1:30am

Karaoke

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MON through WED - Karaoke

JAVA JAZZ

Rene Alonzo No Cover, 7pm - Close

Farzad & Mike Madden No Cover, 7pm - Close

Farzad & Mike Madden No Cover, 7pm - Close

Guest Performer No Cover, 7pm - Close

MON - Tracy Stile, No Cover, 7pm - Close TUE - WED - Rene Alonzo, No Cover, 7pm - Close

KAHALE’S

Vince Esquire

Kenny Roberts

Eight Track Players

Kahala

MON - Football; TUE - Da-Ha-Y-Ns WED - Da-Ha-Y-Ns

Kanikapila w/ Jesse & Piilani

Flashback Friday $10, 10pm

Level 8 Entertainment; 9pm - 12am

Boat Night w/ DJ MTC 10pm

TUE - Teen Tues; WED - Karaoke w/ Pearl Rose, 8pm-11pm

KIMOS

DeAquino Bradahz 9:30pm-11:30pm

Sam Ahia; No Cover, 6:30pm-8:30pm

KOBE STEAKHOUSE

Free Karaoke w/ Auntie Toddy Lilikoi

515 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-8199

3350 L. Honoapiilani Rd. 667-0787

1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei 875-7711

KAHULUI ALE HOUSE

355 E. Kamehameha, Kahului - 877-9001

845 Front St., Lahaina - 661-4811

136 Dickenson St., Lahaina - 667-5555

LULU’S KIHEI

8-1am Hot & Spicy salsa

10-Close DJ Shark

10-Close DJ 007 10 pm 808 Underground

10-Close Karaoke

MON - Renee Alonzo; TUE - Open Mic

Pakaloha Bikini Fashion Show $10 9:30pm

X-Clusive Saturdays $10, 10pm-2am

Karaoke w/ Joe No Cover, 9pm - 12am

MON - Service Industry Night; WED - Sizzling Salsa Nights w/ Salsa Bros & DJ Music

1945 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-9944

LULU’S LAHAINA

Lahaina Cannery Mall - 661-0808

MAUI BREWING CO.

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S 2511 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 891-8644

844 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7758

MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea - 874-1131

RANDALL’S RADIO SHOW - Randall’s Radio Show starts this Saturday- 10 am- 2pm. Every third Saturday of the month! UNIQUE GIFTS HOLIDAY SALE 10% DISCOUNT - Shop local and support The Maui Historical Society! Bailey House Museum, 2375-A Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793. 808-244-3326.

SUNDAY, DEC 20 ECONOMIC SYSTEMS READER’S CIRCLE - Bring anything having to do with an economic system, i.e. a book, magazine or newspaper article or blog postings. This also could include the memoirs, biographies or autobiographies of economists. Novels that propose economic systems are great to read and talk about. The purpose of this circle is for participants to teach each other about economic systems. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/esrckahului. Free. 1:35 - 3:55 p.m. Borders Express, Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-573-3250. MAKAWAO TOWN JAMBOREE - sponsored by Makawao Town Merchants Association. Mike Carroll’s Community Service house band, other musicians will play outdoors “under the stars”. Free. 5 - 8 p.m. 3660 Baldwin Ave. across Rodeo General Store. 808-357-4943. Keiki Hula by Halau O Keaunui O Maui - Children’s Hula. 808-661-5304. Michael Kollwitz and his Chapman Stick - 808-661-5304. PUKA PUKA PRESENTS JOHN SEVERSON PLANET WAVE - Selected Work 1970, 1989 - 2009. Grand Opening and Reception: December 20, 2009 6 PM 8 PM. Surfer Magazine Founder and the premier surf culture artist first show on Maui in 25 years! Free. 43 Hana Hwy., Paia, 808-579-3080.

MONDAY, DEC 21 ROTARY CLUB OF KAHULUI - Mondays at Maui Community College 11:15am - 1pm. Reserve with President Rita Barreras 808-264-0491. Lunch $20 or program only $5. 11.45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Maui Community College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI 96732. 808-984-3500. MAUI COMMUNITY BAND PERFORMANCE - Maui Community Band takes Center Stage. 7-8pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaa-

WED - Open Mic Night No Cover, 9:30pm - 12:30am

Ryan Palma

Kahana Gateway Center - 669-3474

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S

Mon, Tues, Wed- Sam Ahia No Cover, 6:30pm-8:30pm

DJ Pete 90X No Cover, 9pm - 12am

DJ Pete 90X No Cover, 9pm - 12am

DJ Heat

Zeke $5, 9pm

Willie K DVD Release; 6:30 Soul Concepts; 9 pm

Jazz on the Blue

Silky Ringo 9pm Mulligans Pub Quiz

humanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369.

MAPA DANCE PERFORMANCE - MAPA Dance Performance on Center Stage. 7:30-8:30pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-8773369.

LULU’S LAHAINA SURF CLUB & GRILL - Thurs, Kalini Kinimaka 5 - 8 p.m.; Tue, Kenny Roberts 6 - 8 p.m. LuLu’s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill. Lahaina Cannery Mall, 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy. #A1, Lahaina, 96761, 808-661-0808.

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TUESDAY, DEC 22 HULA BY HALAU HULA O KEOLA ALIIOKEKAI 808-661-5304. SUKI SOLSTCE MAKAHIKI - Holiday Celebration and Birthday Party - Join the Voyage East for another epic Solstice party. 808-575-9234.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 23 BOTANICAL GARDENING - Push up your sleeves and rake, hoe and pull weeds in a beautiful garden setting with the “Weed & Pot Club.” 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave. Kahului, HI 96732. 808-249-2798.

(Followed by) Thurs, Braddah Brian & Roy; Fri, Brian, Roy & Kawika; Sat, “TBA”; Sun, Derick Sebastian; Mon, Oversized Productions; Tue, Roy & Friends; Wed, An Den. 6 - 8:30 p.m.Hula Grill. Whaler’s Village, 2435 Ka’anapali Pkwy., Bldg P, Lahaina 96761, 808-667-6636. JAVA JAZZ – Thurs, Rene Alonzo; Fri & Sat, Farzad & Mike Madden; Sun, Angie Carr; Mon, Tracy Stile, Tue & Wed, Rene Alonzo. All sets 7 p.m. – Close. Java Jazz, 3350 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 96761

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HALAU HULA O KE OLA-ALI’IOKEKAI - Hula Dance Performance by Halau Hula O Ke OlaAli’iokekai. 6:30pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369.

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AL-ANON FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Mondays Pukalani Church of Nazarene @ Noon; 12x12 at Noon, Lahaina Baptist Church; Upcountry at 7pm St. Rita’s Church in Haiku; Paths to Recovery, 5:30 pm Grace Episcopal Church, Hoolehua, Molokai; Al-Anon of Lanai 6pm, Frazer Community Room. Call 808-2420296. noon-7 pm. Pukalani Baptist Church, 4 Loha St. Makawao, HI 96768. 808-242-0296.

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WOW! - Wailea on Wednesdays presents live island music, gallery receptions, artist appearances and more. 6:30 - 8 p.m. The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 96753. 808-897-6770 x2.

MAUI WINTER BASEBALL CAMPS - New York Yankees pitching prospect & Maui native Kanekoa Texeira joins current NCAA, NAIA & 2 yr college players to present Winter Preseason Baseball Training Camps. Camps are designed to prepare youth for competition via science-based psychological and physical skill training. Youth training camp open to boys & girls ages 5 - 13. High school training camp open to ages 13 - 18. Both camps feature question & answer segments where campers will learn about academic and athletic opportunities at each instructor’s college or university. Maui. 808-250-6835. WAIHEE SCHOOL CHOIR Waihee School Choir will be strolling throughout the center from 6-7pm. 6-7pm. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369.

TUE - Zeke, $5, 9pm WED - Dubfires, 9pm

SHOWCASE BALDWIN A COMMUNITY EVENT - Come one and come all! See what B.H.S. has to offer its students and the community. Activities include: live music, art displays, ceramics, theatre, social clubs, R.O.T.C. robotics. Educational displays include: Athletics, Counseling, Science, Social Studies, English, and Math. No Cover. 5pm-6:30pm. Baldwin High School, 1650 Kaahumanu Ave. Wailuku, HI 96793.

DINNER MUSIC WEST MAUI BJ’S CHICAGO PIZZERIA - Wed-Fri, John Kane; Sat, Harry Troupe; Sun, Greg DiPiazza; Mon, Tue, Marvin Tevaga. All sets 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria. All sets 7:30-9:30 p.m. 730 Front St., Lahaina, 96761, 808-661-0700.

KIMO’S RESTAURANT - Mon – Wed, Sam Ahia 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Kimo’s. 845 Front St., Lahaina 96761, 808-661-4811.

MERRIMAN’S - Thurs-Wed, Ranga Pae, 6 - 9 p.m. Merriman’s Kapalua. 1 Bay Dr., Lahaina, HI, 96761, 808-669-6400. MULLIGAN’S AT THE WHARF - Thurs, Ryan Palma 7 – 10 p.m. Mulligan’s at the Wharf. Wharf Cinema Center, 658 Front St., Lahaina, HI 96761, 808-661-8881. PIONEER INN GRILL & BAR - Thurs, Ah-Tim Eleniki; Tue, Captain Billy Bones; Wed, Greg DiPiazza. All sets 6 - 8 p.m.Pioneer Inn. 200 Kapalua Dr., Kapalua, HI 96761, 808-669-8889. PINEAPPLE GRILLE - Thurs, Scotty Rotten; Fri, Damien Awai; Sat, Jazz on the Green w/ Brian Cuomo. All sets 7 – 10 p.m. SEA HOUSE RESTAURANT - Thurs-Sat, Kincaid Basques; Sun, Andrew Kaina; Mon, Albert Kaina, Tue, Kincaid Basques; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets (except Sat.) 7 - 9 p.m. Sat set 6:30 - 9 p.m. Sea House Restaurant. 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy., Napili, HI 96761, 808-669-1500.

SOUTH MAUI

COOL CAT CAFE - Thurs, Orin & Junior; Fri & Sat, Dave Carroll; Sun, Erin Smith; Mon, Peter DeAquino; Tue, Live Jazz; Wed, Whaleshark. All sets 7:30 – 10 p.m. Cool Cat Cafe. Wharf Cinema Center, 658 Front St., Lahaina, 96761, 808-667-0908.

BEACH BUM’S BAR & GRILL - Tue, Randall Rospond 5 – 8 p.m.; every 2nd Wed, Tom Conway and Randall Rospond 6 – 9 p.m. Beach Bum’s Bar & Grill 300 Maalaea Rd. # 1M, Wailuku, HI, 96793, 808-243-2286.

HULA GRILL - (Early sets) Wed - Sat Ernest Pua’a; Sun, TBA; Mon, Kawika Lum Ho; Tue, Jarret Roback. 3 - 5 p.m.

DIAMONDS ICE BAR - Sun, Gina Martinelli 7 p.m. Diamonds Ice Bar. 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI 96753, 808-874-9299.

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FRIDAY Dec. 18th MONDAYS

FOOTBALL & FREE WINGS TUESDAYS

TOM CONWAY WEDNESDAYS

TOM CHERRY THURSDAYS

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Hawaiian Jam FRIDAYS

AHUMANU Where people & food of good taste come together! Azeka II - 874-3779 facebook.com/stellablues www.stellablues.com

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WATERCRESS - Live Music w/Jesse Tanoue/ Piilani Arias 7 p.m. Watercress. Waiehu Beach Center, Wailuku, HI, 96793, 808-243-9350.

Thurs

TRADEWINDS POOLSIDE CAFE - Thurs, Kawika Lum Ho; Fri, Gina Martinelli; Sat, Bobby Ingram;

MAIN STREET BISTRO - Thurs-Fri, Rhythm & Blues with Freedom. 5 - 7:30 p.m. Main Street Bistro. 2051 Main St., Wailuku, HI, 96793, 808-244-6816.

House of S.I.N. w/ DJ Del Sol & DJ CIA 10:00

Fri

TOMMY BAHAMA’S TROPICAL CAFE - Wed - Sat, Merv Oana; Sun, Howard Ahia; Thurs - Fri, Margie; Tue, Jamie Lawrence. All sets 6 - 10 p.m. Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe. 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Kihei, HI, 96753, 808-875-9983.

KAHULUI ALE HOUSE - Thurs, Upcountry Boyz 6 – 9 p.m.; Sat, Cheryl Rae Band 8 – 11 p.m., Mon, Maui Roller Girls BeneďŹ t w/ Live Music 6 -9 p.m. Kahului Ale House. 355 E. Kamehameha Ave., Kahului 96732, 808-877-9001.

Fris Fridays with Forrest DJ Forrest

Sat

MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE - Thurs, Rick Glencross 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Fri, Gail Swanson 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Sat, The Maui Jazz Band w/ Kelly Covington 7 - 10 p.m.; Sun, The Celtic Tigers 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Mon, Acoustico 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Tues, Diana Arp 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Wed, Willie K, 7:30 –

TAQUERIA CRUZ - Tue & Sat Live music. All sets 6 - 9 p.m. Taqueria Cruz. 2395 S. Kihei Rd. #112, Kihei, HI, 96753, 808-875-2910.

CAFE MARC AUREL - Fri, Indio y Los Elementos 9 p.m.; Mon, Jazz Cafe with Mana’o Radio 91.5 FM 7:30 p.m. Cafe Marc Aurel. 28 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-244-0852.

$2 Off Tequila Drinks

DJ CIA Happy Hour All Night & 50% Off Pupus Special Guest DJ

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CASANOVA ITALIAN BISTRO - Sun, Traditional Hawaiian Show 2 - 6p.m. Casanova Italian Bistro. 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao, HI 96768, 808-572-0220. FLATBREAD CO. - Wed, Tom Conway & Randall Rospond 6 - 9 p.m. Flatbread Co. 89 Hana Hwy., Paia, HI 96779, 808-579-8989. GREEN BANANA CAFE - Tue, Shea Argel; Thu, Indio; Sat, Soundwave. All sets 6 - 8 p.m. Green Banana Cafe. 137 Hana Hwy., Paia, HI, 96779, 808-579-9130. HANA HOU CAFE - Wed, Dorothy Betz and Les Adam with Vince Esquire; Thurs, Randall Rospond; Sat, Live Music; Mon, The Hula Honeys. All sets 6 - 9 p.m. Hana Hou Cafe. 810 Haiku Rd., Haiku, HI, 96708, 808-575-2661. MAX - Thurs, Eric Dotterer; Fri, The Gypsy Guitar of Bo Shores; Sat, Derick Sebastian or Benny Uyetaki;

Thursday 12/17 ~ Starts at 8:30p

Pub Quiz

Willie K

DVD Release Party

10:00

$2 off Jager after 10

Friday 12/18 ~ 10-Close

CONCEP T S Maui’s Hottest New Funk-Soul Band

Saturday 12/12 ~ 7:30pm

Jazz On the blue The Celtic TiGERS Sunday 12/20 ~ 6:30-9:30pm

WindUp Wednesdays $2 off Shooters

CAFE DES AMIS - Wed, Stone Violets 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cafe Des Amis. 42 Baldiwn Ave., Paia, HI 96779, 808-579-6323.

6:30-9pm

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Friday 12/18

Martini Mondays

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KIHEI’S HOTTEST

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MA’ALAEA GRILL - Thurs - Sat, Benoit Jazz Works w/ Max Benoit on keyboards; Wed, Kenny Roberts. All sets 6:30 - 9 p.m. Ma’alaea Grill. 300 Maalaea Rd., Maalaea, HI, 96793, 808-243-2206.

STELLA BLUES - Thurs, Ah-Tim; Fri, Ahumanu; Tues, Tom Conway; Wed, Roger Len Smith. All sets 4 – 6 p.m. Stella Blues. 1279 South Kihei Rd., # 201, Kihei, HI, 96753, 808-874-3779.

CENTRAL MAUI

Mon

LULU’S KIHEI - Thurs, Salsa w/ Neto 7 – 10 p.m.; Fri, Wild Rose 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Sat, A Bennet Solo 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Tues, DezMan 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Wed, Steve Sargent 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Lulu’s Kihei. 1945 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI, 96753, 808-879-9944.

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE - Fri, Mango Pickers; Sat, Tom Conway; Sun, Viva La Rumba; Mon, Kanoa of Gomega. Wed, Eric Dotterer; Thurs, Erin Smith. All sets 4 - 6 p.m. South Shore Tiki Lounge. Kihei Kalama Village, 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI 96753, 808-874-6444.

Sun Sultry Sunday w/ Gene and Makana; Mon, Bobby Ingram & Friends; Tue, Halemanu; Wed, Mondo Kane. All sets 6 - 9 p.m. Tradewinds Poolside Cafe. 2259 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI, 96753, 808-891-8860.

Tues

LONGHI’S WAILEA - Sat, acoustic music. Longhi’s. The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Ala Nui, Wailea 96753, 808-891-8883.

9:30 p.m. Mulligan’s on the Blue. 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, HI 96753, 808-874-1131.

Wed

GIAN DON’S ITALIAN BISTRO- Thurs, Omar & Ken Stover 6 – 9 p.m.; Sun, Louise Lambert, 6 – 9 p.m. Gian Don’s Italian Bistro. 1445 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI 96753, 808-874-4041.

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MULLIGAN’S AT THE WHARF

Catfish Ringo

Cinema Center, Lahaina - 661-8881

OCEANS BAR & GRILL 1819 S. Kihei Rd. - 891-2414

Sounds of Addiction

Entourage Fridays w/ DJ Mike

PINEAPPLE GRILLE

200 Kapalua Drv. Lahaina - 669-9600

WED - Wet Wednesdays w/ All Access Entertainment Scotty Rotten 7 - 10pm

Smooth Jazz Sounds w/ Brian Cuomo & Friends, 7pm -10m

SANSEI - KAPALUA

Free Karaoke No Cover, 10pm - 1am

Free Karaoke No Cover, 10pm - 1am

Damien Awai of Anden 10 pm

SANSEI - KIHEI

Free Karaoke No Cover, 10pm-1am

Free Karaoke No Cover, 10pm - 1am

Free Karaoke No Cover, 10pm-1am

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE

DJ Slackin; 10pm- Close

DJ Sonny No Cover, 10pm

DJ Magnetic No Cover, 10pm

SPORTS PAGE GRILL & BAR

Throwback Thursdays

115 Bay Dr., Lahaina - 669-6286

1881 S. Kihei Rd., Ste. KT116 -879-0004

1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-6444

2411 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-0602

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Kanoa of Gomega No Cover, 10pm

MON - DJ Blast; TUE - Tequila Tuesday w/ DJ LX; WED- the ADD Twins

Karaoke

MON-WED- Karaoke

Karaoke & $3 Becks

MON- MON. Night Fooball & Karaoke WED- Karaoke

Status Saturdays

STELLA BLUE’S

1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-3779

The Crunch Pups $3, 9pm-1am

Karaoke w/ Pearl Rose No Cover, 9pm-11pm

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Service Industry Night

Undone Party w/ Q Ross 9pm-2am

Passion Saturdays w/ DJ Del Sol 10pm

Ikaika Blackburn 9pm, No Cover

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STOPWATCH SPORTS BAR 1127 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-1380

TIFFANY’S

1424 L. Main St., Wailuku - 249-0052

TIMBA

505 Front St, Ste. 212, Lahaina - 661-9873

WATERCRESS

Waiehu Beach Center, Wailuku-243-9350

Kava Party w/ Da Kava Band feat. Tiva of Kapena

WOW-WEE MAUI’S

333 Dairy Rd. #101, Kahului - 871-1414

Sun, Bo Shores; Tue, Open Mic; Wed, The Backyard Bruddahs. Max. Ha’iku Town Center, 810 Kokomo Rd., Ha’iku, HI 96708, 808-575-2629.

Ka`anapali, HI 808-661-0031

MOANA BAKERY & CAFE - Tue, Open Mic Night; Wed, Benoit Jazzworks 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Fri, Randall Rospond 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Sat, Steve Sargenti, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Moana Bakery & Cafe. 71 Baldwin Ave., Paia, HI, 96779, 808-579-9999.

THE WESTIN MAUI RESORT & SPA - 2365 Ka’anapali Parkway, Ka`anapali, HI 808-667-2525

RESORT SHOWS

SOUTH MAUI FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA - 3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 808-8748000

Ohana Bar & Grill - Wed, Thurs, Live music; Fri, Patrick Major; Sun, Wayne and Friends; Mon, Tue, Ernest Pua`a. All sets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly. KA`ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL - 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Ka`anapali, HI 808-661-0011 Tiki Courtyard - Sun-Thurs, Leokane, 6 p.m. Friday, Halau Friday Hula show. 6-9 p.m.

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Lobby Lounge - (Early sets) Thurs, Steve Repollo and Alan Villeran; Sat, Mon, Island Style Trio with hula dancing. Early sets 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Sal Godinez and Marcus Johnson; Sat, Mon, Nils and Anastasia; Sun, Pam Peterson and Rudy Baria; late sets 8:30-11:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly.

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KAPALUA RESORT - 1 Bay Dr., Kapalua, HI 808-669-6400

GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA - 3850 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 808-875-1234

Merriman’s - Fri & Sat. Ranga Pae, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Botero Bar - Wed, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music.

NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT - 5900 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Napili, HI 808-669-1500 - Thu, Fri, Tue. Kincaid Kupahu; Sat, Coelho Morrison; Sun & Wed, Andrew Kaina; Mon, Albert Kaina. All sets 7-9 p.m.

Humuhumunukunuku-apua`a - Nightly, 5:30 p.m., Strolling Hawaiian Duo.

RITZ CARLTON - 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI 808-669-6200 The Lounge - Sun, Ron; -Mon, Joshua K; Tue, Tarvin; Wed, Howard, Thurs, Hallie.; Fri, Espresso; Sat, Crazy Fingers. Sun-Thu 7-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:3011 p.m. 6:15-9:45 p.m. ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT - 2780 Keka`a Dr., Ka`anapali, HI 808-661-3611 Royal Ocean Terrace - Thurs, Fri, Sat, Live Hawaiian. 6-8 p.m. SHERATON MAUI HOTEL - 2605 Ka`anapali Pkwy,

HOTEL HANA-MAUI - 5031 Hana Hwy., Hana, HI 808-248-8211 Paniolo Lounge - Thurs-Sun, Live music. 6:309:30 p.m. Main Dining Room - Thurs, Sun, Hula dancing. 7:30-8:15 p.m.

TROPICA - Thurs, Fri & Wed, Benny Uyetake; Sat & Mon, Mitch Kepa; Sun, Keali’i Lum; Tue, Steve Sargenti; All sets 6-9 p.m.

HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT & SPA - 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Ka`anapali, HI 808-661-1234

KA`ANAPALI BEACH CLUB - 104 Ka`anapali Shores, Ka`anapali, HI 808-661-2000

EAST MAUI

Ono Bar & Grille - Fri, Brian Haia; Sat, Keali’i Lum; Sun, Raz Shaggai; Wed, Scott Baird Duo. All sets 6-9 p.m.

WEST MAUI Umalu - Thurs, Off Tomorrow, 6-9; Live music nightly All sets 4-6 & 7-9p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly.

Molokini Lounge – Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat, Mele ‘Ohana Duo; Tue & Thurs, Ron Kualu’au. Sun – Thurs sets 6 – 9 p.m.; Fri – Sat sets 6 – 10 p.m.

Lagoon Bar - Live music nightly, All sets 6-8 p.m. Torch lighting and cliff diving ceremony at sunset nightly.

THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI - 4100 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 808-875-4100 Lobby Bar - Nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music. THE SHOPS AT WAILEA - 3750 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 96753 East Wing - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Marti Kluth. Lower Courtyard - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Jamie Lawerence and Friends. WAILEA MARRIOTT - 3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 808-879-1922 Kumu Bar & Grill - Nightly, Hula dancing. 6-9 p.m. Mele Mele Lounge - Nighly, Live music. 9-11 p.m. MAUI PRINCE HOTEL - 5400 Makena Alanui, Makena, HI 808-874-1111

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CHEFS PRODUCE & PRODUCTS FARMERS MARKET Every Tue & Thu. Get fresh fruits and vegetables twice a week right in Lahaina. 7 a.m. 12 p.m. Corner of Lahainaluna Rd & Honoapiilani Hwy.

FARMERS’ MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR - Every Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat. Great deals on locally grown produce and locally made goods. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808871-1307. HO`OLOKAHI ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR - Every Tue & Fri. Fresh flower lei-making classes from 9-11 a.m. on Fridays. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wailea Beach Marriot Resort & Spa, 3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI, 96753. 808-879-1922. OHANA FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET - Every Tue, Wed & Fri. Vendors bring a plethora of juicy fresh fruit and vegetables to Ka’ahumanu’s Center Court every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-877-3369. FARMERS MARKET OF MAUI, HONOKOWAI - Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Lots of fresh local produce plus baked and canned goods. 7 - 11 a.m. Farmers Market Maui & Deli, 3636 Lower Honoapiilani Rd., Honokowai, HI 96761. 808-669-7004.

FARMERS MARKET OF MAUI, KIHEI - Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Sample the goods at this local market for fresh produce. Mon - Thur, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Farmers Market of Maui, 61 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI 96753. 808-875-0949. RESORT CRAFT FAIR - Every Wed & Fri. Hawaiian arts and crafts. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort. ALOHA CRAFT FAIR - Fri. Check out all the locally made home & gift items--great stuff! 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maui Mall, 70 E.Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. 808-872-4320. KBH CRAFT FAIR - Fri. Cultural crafts and live demos in the lobby. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka’anapli Pkwy., Ka’anapali, HI 96761. 808-667-5978. ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - Sat. Fresh produce that’s cheaper than the grocery store. 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eddie Tam Memorial Center, 931 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 96768. 808-572-8122. NAPILI CRAFT FAIR - Mon. Proceeds earned from sales of these locally-crafted goods go to Maui Family Support Services. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Napili Plaza, 5095 Napilihau St., Napili, HI 96761. 808-242-0900.

COMMUNITY WOMEN HELPING WOMEN DONATIONS - Public Service Announcement - Daily. Donations for Women Helping Women can be dropped off 7 days a week. Clothing and small household items are needed. Your help this holiday season is appreciated. 808-669-0100. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - HOME BUILDERS: at least 4 hours every Saturday, from 9am-4pm, Experienced Project Managers on-site with training, needed tools/supplies. Job duties to include: digging dirt to prepare for the cement foundation, shoveling dirt to level in the yard, pounding nails for the walls, installing dry wall or cabinets or flooring, painting, organizing materials and many more. Ongoing projects in Waiehu Kou IV - 12 house subdivision on Akule Place, Wailuku, Yap Family - Pueo Dr. Waiohuli Subdivision, Kula, Masuda Family - Paukukalo, Wailuku, Kahalekai Family - Paukukalo, Wailuku. Get Directions from our website. 9am-4pm. Call for details. 808-893-0334.

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PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Sometimes you’re practically a shape-shifter, morphing to suit the situation. This is incredibly useful most of the time, but extremely awkward when your various worlds collide. Your slick seduction mode, so effective when it comes to flirting and getting yourself laid, becomes powerfully uncomfortable the second you run into your boss, for example. Your buddies might be offended when they encounter your work-self and can’t get a laugh out of you even with their best jokes. However, this is the price you have to pay for being so fluid and dynamic. When worlds collide, you just have to deal.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Sometimes you remind me of Neo from The Matrix, when time slows down for him and he’s able to dodge bullets. It doesn’t matter what people throw at you; if you’re ready for it, there’s no way it’s going to hit you, let alone hurt you. However, if you get caught by surprise, you could go down, hard. This week, stay alert. No need to be paranoid, though. Probably the worst that will get thrown at you is a playfully tossed basketball. However, if you’re not paying attention that thing could still give you a bloody nose.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) You are both the most vulnerable and least vulnerable person in the zodiac. When you let people in, there’s no one who’s more sensitive and intuitive than you. However, when you put your guard up, you might as well be wearing a Kevlar vest behind bullet-proof, soundproof glass. No one is going to get to you until you deign to open the door and let them in, if you ever do. That’s all fine. When you’re as attuned to other people as you are, you deserve some protection. Just make sure it’s not so thick that you can’t hear someone knocking—they’re not likely to bother doing that forever.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) When friends of Buffy the Vampire Slayer raised her from the dead, she was bummed. Life sucked compared to wherever she’d been. She valiantly tried to hide her depression and disappointment because her friends had gone to great lengths and sacrificed a lot to give her the gift of life again. You may understand where she’s coming from, when you receive something this week you not only never asked for, you never would ask for it. Try to be gracious and appreciate the effort regardless. “It’s the thought that counts,” as a sentiment, never mattered more than it does right now.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) There is simply no such thing as happily ever after. Stop dreaming about it, wishing for it, and clinging unreasonably to the hope of it, especially when that causes you to deny other forms of joy that just look nothing like what you have in your head. Even if you appeared to manifest that particular vision, sooner or later you’d just screw it up anyway, and be miserably disappointed when the inevitable occurred. The good news is there is such a thing as “happily for a good while,” and it’s totally achievable multiple times in a single lifetime. Aim for that, and accept it won’t last forever when you get it, and you’ll be just fine.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Imagine you couldn’t move without dancing, or speak without singing. You’d be the subject of tremendous ridicule at times, but also probably also the recipient of much joyful admiration. Would it be worth the trade-off? A little suffering and embarrassment on your part might bring others bucketloads of glee and joy. Worth it to you? That’s the question of the week. How much of your own pride and perhaps dignity will you sacrifice for the happiness of others? Even if “all of it” isn’t on the menu, I hope “most of it” is still worth considering.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) You can use your intensity, your comfort with deep heavy stuff like sex and death, to intimidate, or to enlighten. Which will it be this week? Will you wave your internal darkness around like a weapon, scaring people off and making them extremely uncomfortable? Or will you wield it to help people become more at ease with the darker side of life? While the former might be funny, in a slightly mean, condescending way, the latter is certainly the direction you’re headed in, in general. It’s the way of the Scorpio to become wise and gentle. This week, move a little further down that path.

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