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Associate Editor: Starr Begley To stop the insanity Calendar Editor: Jessica Armstrong Learn to surf Contributors: Caeriel Crestin, Lloyd Dangle, Rob Parsons, Chuck Shepherd, Cole Smithey Illustration: Guy Junker, Ron Pitts, Glenn Watson Intern: Ray Mangan Photography: Sean M. Hower, Pietro Ortiz, Jason Waterhouse Art Director: Wendy S. H. Ortiz What else? Get in shape! Graphic Designers: Emeline Sioson, Travis K. Tiffin Advertising Executive: Brad Chambers Eat oatmeal to lower my slightly elevated cholesterol. Advertising Executive: Cynthia Matzke To spend more time in the ocean Classified Sales: Robin Williams To keep my attitude as positive as possible Customer Service Rep: Mark Stockwell Train hard, fight hard and talk less shit General Manager: Jennifer Russo To kick Santa in the ass Administrative Executive: Judy Toba Not to make a New Year’s resolution Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Brown Lose weight Web Design: Linear Publishing www.linearpublishing.com Publisher: Tommy Russo More Guitar Hero...

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Our 2007 retrospective begins with the choices insults, curses, derisions and guffaws from your Letters. Then we count down Governor Linda Lingle’s Top 10 quotes for the year. A&B sprints to the top of the Maui 10. A resident calls out a neighbor’s illegal ceramics business in Eh Brah!. Rob Report talks with three young women as they offer unique solutions to Maui’s environmental problems. News of the Weird delves into the wonderful world of small town politics. And it’s award time for LC Watch!

Cole Smithey lists, explains, rationalizes and pontificates on his choices for the year’s best movies.

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26 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Starr Begley rediscovers her fascination with clay when she explores Jules Stevens’ bamboo sculptures. And we give you the rundown on the First Light Film Festival’s last week.

New Years is a time for meaningful rememberances, whistful nostalgia and thoughtful analysis of the year’s events. Good thing Anthony Pignataro hates all that stuff and just decided to write a monster 4,000-word special Year in Review edition of Coconut Wireless.

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‘Lay off the Weed a bit’ The Year in Letters to the Editor To be honest, I’ve always been disappointed with our letters to the editor. Not nearly enough of them come in, and too often those that do are courteous, informed and, yes, complimentary. But every so often, we get some real vicious responses, where the acid and fury at our screw-ups—both real and imagined—just drips off the page. Here are some excerpts from the best of those letters, reprinted here because it’s always fun to see people rip us apart: I was very disappointed to see the feature in two issues of This Week’s Picks entitled “Tired of the Same Ole?” (Dec. 14 issue) and the follow up the next week entitled, “This Week in… Staying In!” (Dec. 21 issue) in which Heidi King, the Calendar Editor, basically said there is not much worth going out for in Maui!… Her tone was sarcastic and demeaning, and the articles should have been grounds for firing instead of being published… Please think about your practices. I will revoke my advertising until changes are made… I am appalled at your misspelling of a word on the cover of your Dec. 21 issue. The cover! How could such an immense typo, perhaps evidence of your disdain for the English language, have passed approval through not only you but your entire team of editorial minions?… I guess political context outside of Maui isn’t relevant to you guys there… I am disappointed in this week’s article (Holoholo Girl, Jan. 18, 2007). I know the girls on the [Maui Fever] show and I think they are getting enough shit about it that you don’t need to print a hurtful piece because you may have had nothing else to write about… I would now like to clarify my position on sexuality and religion—which when read out of context in the article due to space limitations—perhaps may have been understandably offensive to some Maui Time readers… I genuinely regret if any readers were inadvertently affronted by any of my printed statements taken out of context and sincerely assure everyone that no offense was intended… Just finished reading your article entitled “Spoiled by Spago” (Apr. 5, 2007). They had to know you were coming and who you were. We have been to Spago four times in the past years and never have had a good experience at said

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establishment… When I saw the cover of the April 12, 2007 weekly, I was looking forward to an article that would complement the wonderful photo of the Dalai Lama you presented. Instead, I found the writings of Liliana Begley to be in direct contrast to the compassionate and loving nature of the Dalai Lama, whose writings and presence in our modern day world have influenced so many (“An Unenlightened Person’s Guide to the Dalai Lama”)… [It] was shocking, disrespectful and seemed to reflect a writer trying to be hip [by] using words such as “yeah” and [the] language of kids strolling the mall… I sincerely hope that the author makes her way through the throngs of people gathering to witness and experience the power and magnificence the Dalai Lama brings to Maui… I love your magazine but your “Best of Maui” is a joke… Also, the offhand comment about “whale families” is interesting if not entirely accurate unless you count single parent households as a family and these days there is increasing resistance to that. Male humpbacks come to Maui for the same reason that single male humans often come to Maui, to get laid without retaining any responsibility for any resulting offspring… So what’s the deal with you guys bashing the Hotel Hana-Maui one week and then gushing over their restaurant the next (“For the Love of Pumpkin,” May 17, 2007)? Forgive me, but that looked a little odd… Somehow, it seems, Anthony Pignataro has missed the obvious in his piece, “Water for HC&S” (The Maui 10, June 21, 2007)… I read your news every now and then to see what is going on in the little island of Maui. To be perfectly honest, I think your points, however, are a bit biased… It’s too bad you can’t hire someone that knows what their [sic] doing inputting information. What happened to proofreading???… I will try not to be rude, for that is not my purpose here, but I must admit that it is somewhat nauseatingly unprofessional, when the very job you and others in your organization get paid to do is simply not getting done… [I]n my opinion, it is time for you guys to lay off the weed a bit while at work, and even if you don’t, at least double-check your facts and spelling before going to print… I find it extremely ironic that in a piece where author Anthony Pignataro questions Maui News author Harry Eagar’s journalistic integrity (“The Advocate,” Aug. 9, 2007), he makes several glaring omissions and does quite a bit of selective reporting himself… I have to say, I was very disappointed with the

Restless Native column (“Nothing but a Hoochie, Mama,” Aug. 9, 2007). I thought “Eh Brah” was reserved for trash talking. I really hope that this was just an issue that irritated her and she needed to get it off of her chest, because I really don’t care to read her column every week if she’s just going to be talking crap about people (and she wasn’t even funny about it)… I was extremely insulted by your Aug. 23, 2007 issue’s Eh Brah… Who the heck hired this new girl for the Holoholo Girl’s column? I want to hear about parties and interesting people and sexual trysts and adventures. I don’t want to hear a freakin’ play-by-play about kids and husband! Who the hell cares? Give me drama so that I don’t feel like my life is so boring… With that in mind, it seems that it is your myopic perspective which needs to be examined rather than cultural dances of Tahiti and the Cook Islands… Just writing a shout out to Restless Native. Although, I did at times find Holoholo Girl mildly amusing, mostly it was a pathetic waste of a public platform. Thank you for using your precious freedom of press to write about something other than booze, boys and bars… If you are going to write a lead story in the first person you really should insure there is a byline… Anthony: Please accept my apologies. I am the Naïve One. I mistook you for a journalist when you’re really a Whore. How embarrassing!… Is Maui Time really going to replace [Holoholo Girl] with the depressing mid-life complaints of a self-described workaholic?… By the way, the formula of adding nonsensical trivia in italics at the end does not make the articles, or the author, any funnier to read… Yes, I too can criticize the sometimes obvious errors made in your publication but I notice that for the most part, you have the balls to print the letters coming in that criticize you. MTW

Maui Time welcomes letters commenting on our coverage, but only if they’re complimentary. If you still wish to complain about something, please have the decency to use plenty of bad punctuation and grammar—that makes it easier for us to make fun of you when we respond. We also reserve the right to edit your letters. Send your letters to the editor via e-mail (letters@mauitime.com), regular mail (Letters to the Editor, Maui Time Weekly, 33 N. Market St., Ste. 201, Wailuku, HI 96793-1742) or fax (808-244-0446). All correspondence must include your full name, hometown and phone number.

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Top 10 Quotes from Governor Linda Lingle in 2007 10. “Barry [Fukunaga] has a tremendous understanding of state and city government and has proven to be an outstanding manager and leader.” (On Barry Fukunaga becoming her chief of staff, Dec. 3) 9. “Judge Cardoza recognized that the Legislature and our Administration worked cooperatively, within the boundaries of our state constitution, to pass a law that preserves an important interisland transportation alternative for the people of Hawai‘i.” (On Judge Joseph Cardoza lifting his injunction on Hawai‘i Superferry, Nov. 14) 8. “I first appointed Judge [Randal] Lee to the Circuit Court in 2005 because I felt his extensive experience as a deputy prosecuting attorney, as well as his background with the Public Defender’s Office gave him a broad perspective that is critical to serving on the bench. Over the past two years, Judge Lee has served the people of Hawai‘i well and I am proud to appoint him to the Intermediate Court of Appeals.” (On her nominating Randal Lee to Court of Appeals, Oct. 15) 7. “It’s very troubling that Senate President [Colleen] Hanabusa is mis-

leading the public and distorting my commitment to honor the will of Hawai‘i voters. The Senate President and her colleagues are fully aware that I submitted a bill that would establish the very type of advisory selection council the people of Hawai‘i voted for in November—one that does not cater to special interests, one that ensures the selection process remains open and transparent, one that does not run counter to national best practices in university governance, and one that is supported by [University of Hawai‘i] President David McClain.” (On Hanabusa’s criticism of Lingle for vetoing a bill creating an advisory council on UH regents, even though the voters had passed a constitutional amendment requiring exactly that, April 19) 6. “[We] mutually concluded it was in the best interest of all that he resign his position effective immediately.” (On accepting Chief of Staff Bob Awana’s resignation, June 28) 5. “I want to lead us down the path of innovation because it is the path of hope and opportunity.” (On her new “Innovation” proposals, first introduced during her State of the State Address, Jan. 22) 4. “It is clear that the majority party in the Senate doesn’t want people with a prosecutor’s background to be on the court. It is

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2007, as voted on by me, the editor, is… 1. “This special session is not just about one company or one vessel, it is about the long-term economic well-being of our state; and about giving our residents, farmers and civil defense agencies options when traveling between the islands. Allowing this transportation alternative to resume will also restore the reputation of our state as a fair place to do business.” (Lingle explaining why the state Legislature had to exempt Hawai‘i Superferry from state environmental laws, Oct. 23) MTW

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TIGER SKIPS OUT, AGAIN For the third year in a row, Tiger Woods—as close to a legend in professional golf as you can get and still be living—has decided to pass on the Mercedes-Benz Championship, held each January in ML&P’s famously luxurious Kapalua Resort. Still, Woods tried to strike a conciliatory tone. “Kapalua does a fantastic job,” Woods said in a Dec. 17 Pacific Business News web post. “I just enjoy the time at home with my family.” How sweet. Guess which tourney the Buick-sponsored golfer will be attending first in 2008? Yup: the Buick Invitational in San Diego. Perhaps Kapalua’s problem is simply a matter of automobile selection… MTW

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Three for the Future Trio of college seniors have keen environmental interest Three former Seabury Hall classmates and friends recently returned home for the holidays, taking a welcome break from their senior year of college. Each spent last summer on Maui working on key environmental issues. Rachel Hodara of Stanford University served an internship with Kuhea Paracuelles, the Maui County Environmental Coordinator. Tia Ferguson, a senior at Duke University, worked in the offices of Dowling Company. And Lana Coryell completed her Pomona College thesis by producing a 40-minute documentary on renewable energy. Her film, EmPOWERing a Community: Maui’s Quest for Sustainable Energy, will premiere at the Seabury Hall Performing Arts Studio on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. I spoke with the three young women and asked them to reflect on their experiences from last summer, and to look to Maui’s future: MAUI TIME WEEKLY: How did your environmental internship with the County of Maui come about? RACHEL HODARA: I applied for the University of Hawai‘i Hilo Hawaiian Internships Program last summer and got it, and the director, Sharon Ziegler-Chong thought that the internship at the county would be a good match for me. I am interested in environmental policy, so that’s where I ended up.

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MTW: What do you feel are the main environmental issues Maui is facing?

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NEWSOFTHEWEIRD SMALL TOWN POLITICS Mayor Ken Williams resigned in Centerton, Ark. (pop. 2,146), in November and revealed that he is actually Don LaRose, an Indiana preacher who abruptly abandoned his family in 1980 because, he said, Satanists had abducted and threatened him, and brainwashed him to rub out details of a murder he supposedly knew about. He said his memory returned only recently, thanks to truth serum. And Mayor Lino Donato of Poteet, Texas (pop. 3,500), said in November that he would remain in office despite his inability to set foot in city hall. That building is less than 1,000 feet from a youth recreation center and therefore off-limits to Donato, who was adjudicated a sex offender in October.

SPECTACULAR ERRORS In November, a 77-year-old man in Jacksonville, Fla., intending to help his daughter by riding his bicycle to Long Branch Elementary School to pick up her four-year-old son, arrived back home with a kid on the bike but did not realize that he had picked up the wrong boy. Said the picked-up kid’s frantic mother, “[The two boys] don’t even look alike.” And the Rhode Island Department of Health fined Rhode Island Hospital $50,000 in November because three doctors so far this year have performed neurosurgery on the wrong side of the patients’ brains. Two patients survived.

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would have to recall all of its eggnog because it did not list “egg” as an ingredient on the label. Federal law requires the listing to protect people with egg allergies from inadvertently consuming foods that they might not have realized contain egg (even products called “eggnog”).

YIKES! The China Daily newspaper reported in November that local markets and beauty salons in Guangdong province were selling low-priced hair bands made from used condoms.

PEOPLE WHO HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS Washington state Rep. Jim Dunn, responding in October to a reprimand by colleagues about unwanted sexual remarks made to a female staff member, said he couldn’t recall exactly what he told her, but that he was “sure it was very inappropriate, because I do that kind of thing.” And Russia’s checkerboard serial killer— who said he aimed to commit 64 murders even though only charged with 49— explained in court in October how he got started, at age 18, by killing a classmate: “A first killing is like your first love. You never forget it.”

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NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME A man in a werewolf mask tried to rob a Subway sandwich shop in Pittsburgh in October, but came away empty as the two employees on duty refused to give up money even though he implied that he had a gun (covered with a paper bag). The employees said the man argued a bit and then in frustration removed his mask and fled, saying, “I can’t believe you won’t listen to a man with a mask and a gun.” MTW

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Maui TIME “[T]he Japanese will soon number more than half the population of the Islands, yet they are not being assimilated—at least, not rapidly. They speak their own tongue, have their own newspapers, retain many of their customs. They apparently have an inferiority complex, for their newspapers shout: “We are your equals… We are as good as you or better.” -From “Whites, Greens? Yellows,” Time Magazine, June 1, 1925

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LC Watch Award Time! How do you properly honor a year’s worth of accomplishments by the County of Maui Department of Liquor Control? With useless, meaningless awards, that’s how! So here’s to 2007, and hopes that 2008 will be just as exciting: LICENSEE OF THE YEAR Bob Longhi The year was just four days old when Longhi came in to accept his prize—a $2,000 fine for over-service ($1,000 suspended)—from the LC Adjudication Board in person. “Hope you don’t hold this against me because I really enjoy your food,” Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Scott Hanano told Longhi during a break in the festivities. JUDGE OF THE YEAR Joseph Cardoza Not even counting the tortured Superferry hearings, Judge Cardoza had a really busy year in 2007. First, in February, he threw out Casanova’s appeal of two Adjudication Board rulings of over-service. Then in November, he tossed the Maui Dance Advocates appeal of the Liquor Commission’s refusal to amend its ancient, Footloose-like rules governing dancing. TRAGEDY OF THE YEAR Paradice Bluz How the popular Lahaina nightclub could go from clean record to three over-service convictions and a revoked license in the span of just six months will be remarkable for a long time. Then again, the real tragedy comes from the fact that two of the three over-service cases involved people who died in drunk driving accidents. LIQUOR COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR Arsene “Blackie” Gadarian Really, Blackie is a good guy. Always good for a quote—he was so proud of his Dec. 12 quip “Starting a business on Maui is like winning the war in Iraq” he called me the next day to remind me of it—Gadarian was a little too quote-worthy during the agonizing April hearing on dancing: “If you feel you’re being persecuted,” Gadarian told one dance enthusiast during the hearing, “find another island.” ENDLESS DISCUSSION OF THE YEAR Kihei Kalama Villages Some day, I keep telling myself, the Liquor Commission is going to decide to do something about the thick collection of bars in South Maui known as Kihei Kalama Villages. The cops—who get a lot of service calls from the area—have been after the LC for months to force all the bars there to shut down at midnight. But the LC has so far refused to do that—or anything else, for that matter.

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THREE: continued from page 8 I was assigned to attend the Council Land Use Committee meetings on Wailea 670. I sometimes saw some friends who were staunch anti-development, and found that we could engage in positive dialogue. I read Maui Electric’s 400-page Integrated Resources Planning document. Currently the utility only accepts a tiny portion of their peak grid load in renewable energy. It would be helpful for our self-sufficiency if this would be increased to allow much more energy from alternate sources and de-centralize the grid. MTW: What helped shape your choices to work on environmental issues? TF: Growing up in paradise! What else? Maui is a microcosm of the world. We have a unique opportunity to set a new precedent for what it means to be environmentally conscious and sustainable. MTW: Lana, what’s your college major, and the highlights of your studies at Pomona? LANA CORYELL: My college major is Environmental Analysis with an emphasis on “Society, Development and the Environment.” I’ve taken some amazing classes at Pomona. My favorites so far have been “Green Urbanism” and “The Global Politics of Food and Agriculture.” MTW: What was the inspiration for your senior thesis video project on renewable energy options? LC: While at home last summer, I read the local newspapers every day and was shocked to read about Maui’s energy issues. As I read and researched, a somewhat grim picture of Maui’s energy situation began to emerge. I discovered that despite abundant natural resources like solar, wind and wave energy, Maui is part of the most petroleum dependent state in the nation with about 90 percent of its primary energy coming from petroleum. This unfortunate fact affects Maui’s environment and economy, and the pocketbooks, safety and comfort of Maui residents. I also wanted to discover the exact changes Maui should make to achieve a more sustainable energy system. I began thinking about the best way for me—a single individual—to create the change I felt was necessary. Since our society is so receptive to visual media and DVDs are easily distributed, I knew that a film could impact and

inspire a large proportion of the Maui population. With a greater number of community members advocating for sustainable energy, perhaps larger systemic changes can occur. MTW: Based on what you learned while interviewing energy experts this past summer, what do you think are Maui’s best choices for renewable energy to lead towards self-sufficiency? LC: Tough question! I think we should certainly take advantage of Maui’s abundant solar energy. Whether it means creating a solar “farm,” putting panels on our buildings, or simply installing solar water heaters, Maui can do much more to utilize this valuable resource. With so much sun available all the time and tax rebates to help make systems more affordable, there is no reason why we shouldn’t put solar panels on the roofs of our hotels, schools, and offices! I also think we should look at testing wave power because we have the ideal environment to prove that it works. I also really like the idea of using more wind power, assuming that we can find a way to store the energy so that it does not create too much grid instability. MTW: What are the challenges to switching to local, sustainable energy choices? LC: First, renewable technologies appear to be expensive. These technologies require a large initial investment in the beginning, though they provide bigger pay offs in the long run, especially with oil prices on the rise. Second, I think we are resistant to changing our habits. It’s scary to make a drastic change away from a system that has worked well for so long. Third, I think the utility company represents a bit of a barrier to the overall movement towards sustainability. Their monopoly over our electricity supply makes it difficult for other renewable energy producers to enter the market and for consumers to have a choice. MTW: What are possible solutions? LC: All the experts I interviewed described the influence that the Maui community can have over the island’s energy situation. United community pressure has the power to shape Maui’s energy system by affecting the decisions of our policy makers, utility companies, businesses, tourists and homeowners. In other words, an empowered community is the foundation our solutions. I sincerely hope that my film will help educate and enlighten the Maui community and will help create the empowered Maui that I believe is possible. MTW

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Makawao. The state Attorney General’s office is thrilled. The Hawai‘i American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) office? Less so. Council Chairman Riki Hokama introduces a bill to ban big box retail stores from Maui. The luxurious ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, in the throes of a norovirus outbreak, drops anchor off Lahaina. Lingle announces that she wants the revolutionize the state by moving away from land as the basis of our economy embrace high-tech research and development. Sean Michael Hower

port of dissidents like U.S. Army Lt. Ehren Watada, currently under court-martial for calling the war in Iraq “illegal” and refusing to deploy there. “It is Ehren Watada, and those forebears of his who have taken a similar honorable and dangerous stand, who continue to make it possible for us to believe not only in democracy but in the value of human individualiDemocrat Mazie Hirono takes ty,” he says. U.S Senator Dan Inouye says it’s vital nd over the 2 District congressional that congress help out the tourist industry. The state seat last held by Ed Case, who was Senate holds hearings throughout the state on mostly a Democrat. New Maui whether to force HSF to do an EIS. No one holds his County Mayor Charmaine Tavares or her breath. State Representative Bob Herkes (D, continues to appoint her cabinet. 5th District) puts forth a bill legalizing prostitution. One new member, Parks Director Everyone still breathing properly? Now how about Tamara Horcajo, immediately says this one: big money developer Everett Dowling and she needs eight more people than some even bigger money investors band together and she currently has. Also mentions spend $575 million to buy Makena Resort. A dozen possibility of selling park sponsorlocal peace activists protest outside the military ships. Four state senators, includrecruitment offices at the Queen Kaàhumanu ing our own J. Kalani English (D, Center, but are turned back th 6 District), demand that by mall security, one of Hawaiì Superferry (HSF) conwhom browbeats sign-carryduct an Environmental Impact ing Karen Chun so much Statement (EIS). The proposed Congresswoman Ma that Chun refuses to have zie Hirono Malulani Medical Center in lunch at that Korean BBQ South Maui gets a Reconsideration Hearing, albeit place. State House in Honolulu. Nothing happens. U.S. Senator Daniel T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Akaka announces that he’s re-re-re-re-introducing Committee Chairman Joe his Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian th District)— Souki (D, 8 Recognition Act. Hawaiian Telcom announces that beneficiary of $1,000 from they’ve somehow managed to answer 70 percent of HSF, Inc.—refuses to hear all customer service complaints within 20 seconds the Superferry EIS bill, (the state requirement is 85 percent, but everyone effectively killing it. seems pleased). The state Legislature bans lobbyists Meanwhile, something from taking jobs as unpaid interns. Pacific Business called the state Office of News reports that one in five families statewide Environmental Quality “have zero or negative net financial worth.” Control votes nine to one Governor Linda Lingle asks the Legislature to pass to call for a Superferry BluBlocker Sunglasses a $346 million tax bill that would give every family EIS. Few pay attention—I kingpin—and former Maui earning less than $100,000 a $100 rebate. mean, it’s not like they’re Weekly owner—Joe Superferry CEO John Garibaldi introduces his comthe Hawaiì Supreme Sugarman somehow wrangles pany’s new manta ray logo, saying the ferry will navCourt. Norwegian an appearance on CNBC’s The igate our waters “with elegance and efficiency.” Cruise Lines (NCL) Big Idea with Donny Deutsch Maui Fever, a reality show about a bunch of 20announces they lost $131 to talk about how he invented something Westside haole hotties, debuts on MTV. s million in 2006, which the infomercial. “I’ve built milme Go World peace ensues when absolutely everyone Firefighter Lani they blame on a requirement that they have to hire lion-dollar businesses through comes together to denounce the show. Former Americans—who make American wages—on their my writing,” Sugarman says. Someone who hasn’t County Councilman Dain Kane finally goes back to interisland cruises. Maui Time covergirl/county firebuilt such businesses through his writing is Poet work after losing the 2006 mayoral race—as a lobfighter Uilani-Manu Gomes gets named Fire Laureate/Maui resident W. S. Merwin, and it’s probbyist for the County of Maui in Honolulu. DrugDepartment Employee of the Year. ably because he does stuff like speaking out in supsniffing dogs go to work at Kalama Intermediate in Megan Baker

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and honest information, McNeil Wilson Communications—the Superferry’s well-heeled public relations firm—announces that their wholly owned firm QMark Research & Polling has conducted an “independent” poll showing “widespread support for Hawaii Superferry.” McNeil Wilson also says that Hawai‘i Superferry will leave the state if officials force them to do an EIS. State Senator Roz Baker—who Malulani boosters blame so much for letting their beloved proposed South Maui hospital die at the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) process that they ran ads against her saying she hates babies and doctors—casts the lone committee vote for

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a bill that would have done away with CON. Meanwhile, The Maui News reports that in Olinda, feral pigs dig up the garden of a “mostly vegetarian” woman. Monsanto Hawai`i signs a 99-year lease for 500 acres of Molokai, bringing their island holdings up to 1,200 acres. Respected Molokai activist Walter Ritte calls the expansion “absolutely scary” and tells the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that, “We have no protection because the state and the feds are not regulating them to our satisfaction.” At the Maui Baseyard, SOS Metals Island Recycling opens, finally making it ridiculously easy to get rid of derelict, abandoned cars and prompting owner Sandy Shadrow to find a way to use the phrase “absolute man-killer job” in a sentence.

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The bees! They’re dying! Seriously, folks— and no one knows why. Not to miss a chance to open his mouth, Representative Souki explains why he killed the Superferry EIS bill: “[W]e don’t need it. The judge said we don’t need it. The federal government says we don’t need it.” Of course, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court hasn’t yet weighed in on this, but who listens to them anyway? Median price of a houses on Maui? $645,ooo. In a desperate move for move for NCL, the company cuts a deal with the state Department of Education to move busloads full of kids through the ships to teach the kids “science, mathematics, history, language, engineering, mechanics and much more,” which presumably means how they stock those mile-long breakfast buffets. Word breaks in the state press that Lingle flipped a Hawai`i Kai condo after a mere 15 months of ownership, earning her $178,864 in profits. Her spokesman denies that her sale has nothing to do with pending legislation that would tax the hell out of people who flip condos in such a manner. In honor of Sunshine Week, Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona writes an 0p-ed saying the Lingle Administration has “restore[d] trust in government by creating a transparent and open system that is fair to everyone…” At nearly the same moment, the Freedom of Information Hawai`i Coalition announces that various state and county boards and commissions “are not providing adequate service in releasing executive session minutes and notifying the public about meetHonolua Bay ings.” Speaking open

APRIL The price of oil? Sixty-five dollars a barrel. Good thing BlueEarth Biofuels is here to transform palm oil into biodiesel at some massive new refineries they want to build in our state. Whaaat? People oppose clear-cutting rain forests to make way for palm oil plantations? BlueEarth managing partner Landis Maez tells The Maui News he had no idea people might look askance at that. The Dalai Lama visits Maui, bringing peace, enlightenment and a whole lot

of traffic in Kahului. Kurt Vonnegut dies. Governor Lingle does a photo-op at the Iao Theater for some reason dealing with non-profits, I think. Then Don Ho dies. Maui Land & Pineapple Company boss David C. Cole writes an op-ed piece saying he is “working to protect Honolua Bay for the benefit of everyone,” including, apparently, the thousands of island residents who don’t want to see any development there. Marriott announces that they’re making huge money off their Maui Ocean Club timeshares on the Westside. Lahaina Bypass Now executive Director Theo Morrison announces that construction on the road, promised for 35 years, is finally going to start. “This is really for real,” she says. Whalers Village Museum Director Lewis Eisenberg pleads guilty to multiple counts of selling illegal sperm whale teeth. In the state Legislature, a bill that would publicly fund political campaigns dies for the eighth year in a row. So it goes.

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MAY Hotel Hana Maui closes a popular access road to Hamoa Beach, outraging locals. The Liquor Control Board of Adjudication slaps a 15-day suspension on the popular Lahaina nightclub Paradice Bluz—which previously had a clean record—for over-serving alcohol. The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passes the Akaka Bill, sending it on to the full House for a vote. A couple days later Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Charlie Maxwell criticizes the Akaka Bill on his Fox News 900 KNUI-AM radio show, saying it’s been “watered down” by “scary” Republican amendments. The state Attorney General’s office releases 2005 crime data showing Maui is easily the most popular island for car thieves in all of Hawai‘i. Mayor Tavares appears at Seabury Hall for one of the school’s Philosophy Club debates—this one on women’s rights. “Our society is so permissive it’s ridiculous,” she tells the few dozen students and community members who showed. “You cannot be a 250pound, six-footer and wear clothes like Britney Spears. This does not fit.” The white kid suing Kamehameha Schools decides to cool it. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich visits Borders Books in Kahului as part of a book tour for his new

The Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua closes, then promptly begins its renovation into super-condos for the superrich. Maui County Council member Michelle Anderson proposes a “Show Me The Water” bill, requiring land developers to guarantee a 20-year supply of water before they can get County Council approval. Even The Maui News editorial page says it’s a good idea. After wildfires obliterate 2,600 acres and two homes in West Maui, stretching from Olowalu to Launiupoko, Maui Fire Chief Carl Kaupalolo tells the Honolulu Advertiser that, “We may want to County have our Fire Prevention people talk with major landowners again as we did last year and take a Haleakala Park look at these areas and cut fireSuperintendent Marilyn breaks and conduct grading that H. Parris comes out would provide access.” The county against the National Cultural Resources Commission Science Foundation’s begins holding hearings on the proposed 142-foot Advanced Technology Bob Awana, ex-chief of staff to Gov. Lingle annual Halloween celebration in Lahaina Town. Commissioners Solar Telescope, begin talking about rejecting a permit for the festivplanned for the dormant volcano’s summit. Speaking ities, which typically draw 30,000 people, because of Paris, she—the Hilton heiress, not the French city— it’s insufficiently Hawaiian. Despite all the financial finally goes to jail in Los Angeles for a whole manner losses NCL is experiencing, the Hawai`i Tourism of crimes against society, sparking a national agony Authority says last month saw a “triple-digit that rivals the war in Iraq for TV news play. Getting a increase in cruise visitors.” They also put out a headstart on the 2008 election, Lt. Governor James request for proposals for a “Duke” Aiona submits papers to start raising money

for the upcoming governor’s race, then boldly tells a Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter that he’s “too busy with his job as lieutenant governor” to comment on why he filed so early. The Maui County Liquor Commission begins an endless series of inconclusive hearings on what to do with the level of crime in Kihei Kalama Villages, which has eight liquor licensees. Maui Time helps lead a media frenzy over news that Bob Awana—Lingle’s longtime confidant and chief of staff—has been the victim of a blackmail threat by some Indian guy, apparently over a Filipino chick. Tavares tells a sell-out crowd of 250 at the Maui Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon over at the Maui Tropical Plantation—sponsored by Alexander & Baldwin—that the county needs to spend more money on tourism. Lingle refuses to comment on her chief of staff, who’s now embroiled in a full-fledged media frenzy about international extortion plots, mysterious trips to Asia, unconfirmed Filipino chicks and a possible fed investigation into Awana’s complicity in a 2002 Saipan corruption probe—all of which leads to Awana’s resignation. In the midst of it all, Maui Time turns 10. Yeah, we were surprised, too.

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fantasy novel Pearl Harbor. Norwegian Cruise Lines announces that it lost $61 million in the first three months of this year. Superferry opponents get a hold of a March 15 letter from federal Department of Transportation official Sean T. Connaughton about the Superferry, saying, “The ferries are also militarily useful and TRANSCOM [United States Transportation Command] has expressed interest in them.” Playground Destination Properties announces that it sold more than $100 million in Honua Kai condos on North Beach in one weekend. Senator Inouye endorses Senator Hillary Clinton (D, New York) for president. The move is early, considering the election isn’t for another 18 months, but then he hedges his bet by adding that “My support for Hillary Clinton does not take away from, or speak any less of, the other Democratic candidates.”

Anderson ber Michelle em ilm nc ou C $600,000 “Hawaii Cruise Industry Study.” Maui News columnist Liz Janes-Brown dies after along bout with cancer. Many, including Governor Lingle and Mayor Tavares, attend her funeral. The county buys three big buses, which though costing $400,000 apiece, employ standard diesel-burning engines, even though big cities on the mainland are increasingly buying hybrid-powered buses. Stateline.org reports that Governor Lingle has just 78 virtual friends. The Maui County Land Use Committee begins holding hearings on the 1,400home Wailea 670 project, if for no other reason than to get Charlie Jencks—the developers’ “representative”—to stop whining about how he hasn’t gotten a hearing. To approve the deal as well, I’m pretty sure, but mostly to stop the whining. Senator Akaka announces that he’s “postponing” a longtime promise to head up to Alaska and talk with the Gwich’in Indians who oppose plans to sink a bunch of oil wells in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—a proposal Akaka thinks is perfectly peachy. Despite all his assurances about the re-re-revived Akaka Bill, the Honolulu Advertiser reports that the bill has “little chance” of getting a vote before the fall. Oh well—hey, that’s funny!

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Cultural Resources Commission okays Halloween in Lahaina Town. The Maui News runs a front-page story on word that Whole Foods—yes, the grocery store—will be opening a store on the island next year. Construction on the Lahaina Bypass comes to a screeching halt when workers uncover two ancient “archaeological sites” in the corridor—sites that were somehow missed during a survey conducted 15 years ago. Wailea 670’s Jencks, who has long dodged the question of where his project’s 1,400 homes and private golf course will get water, suddenly announces he’ll use “reverse osmosis—an effective but expensive process that requires two to three gallons of untreated water to make one gallon of potable water. Maui Time puts UFC Fighter/island resident Kendall Grove on the cover in anticipation of his upcoming fight, who promptly loses his bout. Story author—and Grove fan—Starr Begley forces me to promise never to put any of her sports heroes on the cover again. Starwood Capital Group announces plans to build an “ultra-luxury” condominium-hotel resort named for Baccarat crystal. A reported 60 investors put forth $5 million on average for one of the units. BlueEarth starts calling the 40 million-gallon biodiesel refinery it wants to build on the island a “transesterifcation facility”—opponents cry foul, saying that means the company might not have to conduct an EIS. Hawai‘i Superferry announces that it’s starting service on Aug. 28. Well, that’s that–sure, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is scheduled to examine the issue of whether the Superferry needs an EIS, but few expect anything other than yet another rubber-stamp. Looks like the Superferry is a done deal, a sure thing, a guaranteed— oops, spoke too soon: the Supreme Court rules unanimously that yes, Hawai‘i Superferry needs to do an EIS. The company takes the ruling seriously—so seriously that they start service early and charge passengers just $5. The company manages to do one run to Maui before Judge Joseph Cardoza slaps a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the company. Kauai residents engineer their own TRO, in the form of a human chain of surfers stretched across Nawiliwili Harbor, turning back the Superferry as she tried to dock on only her second voyage to the island. HSF officials immediately announce that they’re “indefinitely” suspending all voyages to Kauai.

and impounded the vehicles, giv- County Councilmember Jo Anne ing local Superferry opponents massive confirmation of their concern that people from Oahu will use the boat to plunder Maui of its secret surf, fishing and imu rock spots. Cleveland congressman and Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich returns to campaign on Maui. I put him on the cover and write a big story on the visit, then somehow forgets to attach my name to the piece. ACLU Hawai‘i officials make it official: ourt state is now the first in the union to “subject teachers to random drug testing.” Woohoo! Governor Lingle visits Kauai to calm anger directed at the Superferry. A thousand island residents respond by booing and hissing at her. But then the group 1,000 Friends of Kauai fails to get a judge to slap a TRO on the Superferry. But their threat to fill Nawiliwili Harbor with protesters should the Superferry return seems enough to get the company to continue to “indefinitely” suspend its visits to Kauai, even though it’s completely legal for the ferry to visit the island. Aerosmith cancels their much-promoted Maui concert, but decides to go ahead with a special Oahu concert for Toyota executives. Congresswoman Hirono announces that the U.S. House of

The Maui County Land Use Committee takes a break from Wailea 670 to hold a quickie hearing on Maui Land & Pineapple’s big Pulelehua project on the Westside. Many testify, little else happens. Governor Lingle says environmentalists—and the Supreme Court—have unfairly “singled out” Hawai‘i Superferry for an EIS, which, by the way, provided a way for three would-be imu rock smugglers to get to Maui on the ferry’s first day of operation. Alert state Department of Land and Natural Democrat Dennis Kucin ich Resources officers spotted the smugglers

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Representatives has just passed a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that includes mysterious and fantastic provisions designed to “protect the rights of passengers.” Millions around the country rub their eyes in disbelief.

OCTOBER Upcountry residents chafe—literally, as well as figuratively—under mandatory water restrictions. County officials, like Water Director Jeff Eng, begin making noises about imposing cutbacks on Central and South Maui if residents there don’t start voluntarily reducing their water usage. Mayor Tavares and the county Planning Commission decides to solve the controversy over “unpermitted transient vacation rentals”—which make up the vast majority of all independent vacation rentals on the island—once and for all. Hilarity ensues. Judge Cardoza rules that the Superferry can’t return to Maui until the state finishes an EIS. Lingle then reminds us what the words “audacity” and “cynicism” mean by then asking for a “special session” of the Legislature that would pass a law singling out the Superferry for exemption of the current law requiring it to wait around for an EIS. Wow, are you still reading? Good for you! Hawaiian Airlines sues Mesa Airlines, alleging that Mesa used “unauthorized trade secrets” from Hawaiian to start its business. The LC shuts down Paradice Bluz in Lahaina after the club gets two convictions in one day for overservice. The U.S. House passes the Akaka Bill. A sickly hammerhead shark begins popping up all along the South Maui coast, prompting officials to close beaches with each sighting. Eventually the shark washes up dead on Charley Young Beach, ensnared in an illegal gill net that also killed two sea turtles. County Council member Jo Anne Johnson formally proposes a moratorium on the development of West Maui agricultural lands. To everyone’s surprise, the bill isn’t immediately tabled. The state Legislature gives Hawai‘i Superferry its special exemption from state environmental law, allowing the company to operate while conducting an EIS. Unless your legislator’s name ends in Baker, English, Tsutsui or Carroll, he or she voted for the thing. Another who didn’t is Kauai Representative Hermina Morita who said it simply “shows no respect for the rule of law.” Hawaiian Airlines wins its lawsuit against Mesa, whose Chief Financial Officer didn’t help matters by insisting that he accidentally erased crucial emails while purging his office computer of pornography. Island travelers worry that Mesa, unable to afford to pay the $80 million judgment, will disappear, ending forever the current luxury of fare wars and occasional $19 plane tickets to Oahu. Thirty thousand people party on Front Street for Halloween, of which two dozen are arrested.

NOVEMBER State House Speaker Calvin Say tells the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that the Legislature had to pass the special Superferry exemption because they were victims of Big Media: “There was a campaign by the media,” Say says. He was especially worried about “the [proSuperferry] surveys, the radio talk shows and also the negative statements that we are really so anti-business.” The citizensponsored West Maui Preservation Association releases a study showing significant and unexplained bacteria readings in the Westside’s Honokowai Channel. State and local health officials respond by ignoring the study. A Maui Dive Shop boat spots a lone, barnacle-encrusted torpedoclub in Kihei Liquids Night like thing floating in the Humpback Whale Sanctuary. Though a crewmember snaps a 670—with a few small conditions, of course—paving photo of the thing and takes down its GPS coordithe way for the County Council (which has the exact nates, the U.S. Coast Guard fails to locate it. Mos same membership as the Land Use Committee) to Def schedules a show at Liquids Nightclub in take up the issue. Kihei, then mysteriously doesn’t play. Even more mysterious is why the Liquids owner refused to return any of the customers’ money (tickets were $70). Days later the band Mystic Roots says Liquids screwed The price of them over, too. Liquids oil? Nearly $100 a closes a few days after barrel. The that, surprising surUniversity of prises no one. With the Hawai‘i Warrior special Superferry law football team now on the books, goes undefeated Judge Cardoza lifts his this season and injunction on the comsecures a spot in pany, which promptly the Sugar Bowl. announces that they’ll Speaking of sugar, resume operations to the state Maui in about two Department of weeks. As for Kauai? Education finally Who knows: “We decides to declare have already begun war on sweets, and community outreach takes steps to end efforts on Kaua‘i,” pizza parties and CEO Garibaldi says. chocolate bar sales “We will make our on school grounds in decision about when The Honokowai Channel favor of “salad we commence our fundraisers” and Kauai service once that process is completed.” The “vegetable of the week” specials. Yeah, that’ll keep day after Cardoza lifts the injunction a storm surge the kids in school. With storm surge battering damages the docking barge the Superferry uses in Kahului Harbor, Superferry public relations flack Lori Kahului Harbor. The Star-Bulletin reports that Abe sends out a press release saying the Superferry Hawai‘i has the sixth highest Chlamydia rate in the won’t come to Maui yet because “highly unusual nation. Water Director Eng announces that water weather” damaged the docking barge again, then tells use in Central and South Maui has “stabilized,” The Maui News that weather had nothing to do with meaning no mandatory cutbacks for now. The Maui the Superferry officials postponing the ferry’s return. County Land Use Committee approves Wailea The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency busts a Paia

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couple living in Santa Cruz, California for dealing LSD. Massive rainstorms soak the island, flooding streets, spilling raw sewage into the ocean near the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant, plunging Kula and Kihei into darkness for days and delaying the Superferry’s return yet again. When the Superferry finally does resume service to the island, hundreds of people stand along Pu‘unene Avenue, jeering cars as they drive out of the Superferry lot. County Water Director Eng tells residents that the recent rain has helped water levels, but has by no means ended the drought. Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona, having not really done much this year, calls on citizens to approve plans for a constitutional convention. Somehow, some way, Council member Gladys Baisa, who chairs the council Planning Committee, holds a hearing on Jo Anne Johnson’s proposed moratorium on West Maui ag land development. Did we say the drought wasn’t over? Well, now the Water Department says it is–but only for Upcountry, so don’t get any ideas. Ron Sturtz, one of the most dedicated activists with the good government, slow growth citizens group Maui Tomorrow, dies following a long illness. So it goes. Anthony Pignataro is now available in Twitter form at twitter.com/apignataro. MTW

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Pioneer Inn Where you, too, can play tourist for a day Vegetarian Eggs Benedict and Macadamia Nut Pancakes

I live in Lahaina Town, so I’m constantly surrounded by aloha print-wearing, sunburned tourists armed with cameras and fanny packs. It can be frustrating to make your way through crowds of strolling visitors straight off the cruise ship day in and day out, so one day my guy and I gave up and decided to join in and spend the morning playing tourist.

Pioneer Inn 659 Wharf St., Lahaina, 661-3636. Open 7 a.m-9 p.m. $

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I threw on a bright blue dress and some oversized sunglasses, grabbed my camera and headed down to Front Street. The first stop on our tour was Lahaina Harbor, which was already bustling with families and elderly couples trying to soak up the historic

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vibe. After wandering around, reading the plaques that described the birthing stone and the patterned foundation relic of one of King Kamehameha’s wives’ homes, we stopped in the Historic Pioneer Inn Grill and Bar for some breakfast. The inn was built in 1901 in the style of a plantation house. We walked through the swinging saloon doors into was once the Pioneer Tavern. An enormous nude painting hung above the long wood bar top in the small but bright room, and we opted for a seat outside on the shaded veranda overlooking the harbor. It was well before noon, but since we were on vacation for the day, I ordered a champagne mimosa. My guy opted for a spicy Bloody Mary. We perused the short menu, which included traditional egg dishes, served with a choice of ham, bacon or Portuguese sausage and rice or home fries. Omelets were available with American, jack or cheddar cheeses, breakfast meats, mushrooms, tomatoes, grilled zucchini, and onions. The Mowee Wowee Omelet came stocked with jack cheese, Portuguese sausage and pineapple. Many of the selections, though typical of breakfast, enjoyed a particular local flavor—like the Hawaiian sweet bread French toast, mahi benedict or Big Kahuna pancakes. In true Maui style, loco moco took star position on the menu under local favorites. After a discussion over how much food was too much for breakfast, we decided to share the traditional eggs benedict with home fries and the macadamia nut pancakes. I’m a firm believer that

you can tell if a restaurant is good for breakfast based only on the quality of their eggs benedict. It’s an easy dish to mess up. Ours came out very close to perfect, with crispy, toasted English muffins tucked beneath thin slices of honey ham. The poached eggs were deliciously runny, but not overly so, and the hollandaise was sweet and creamy with a hint of tart lemon. The huge side of potatoes was puffy and fried to a crispy and light, golden brown. But my eyes bulged when I saw the pancakes. Two of them completely covered a large dinner plate and came smothered in powdered sugar, then sprinkled with lots of chopped up, toasted mac nuts. Our server brought maple and coconut syrup to the table and I doused my cakes with butter and maple. They were light and fluffy, but I knew if I made it through that whole plate I wouldn’t need any lunch. When we’d stuffed ourselves to the breaking point and pushed our plates away, I looked around at the tables of tourists examining maps and guide books, writing on postcards and discussing plans for their upcoming days of vacation. I guess it’s a privilege to live in a place that visitors flock to, and I’m glad that I can always take a mini-vacation any day of the week. MTW Customized Omelet and Spicy Bloody Mary

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BRIGIT & BERNARD’S GARDEN CAFÉ Okay, so they’re your some’n-some’n on the side. That doesn’t mean they need to suffer fast food along with the quickie in the parking lot. Show them you actually care by taking them to eat good, meaty, hearty, rich German food. Trust us, Brigit & Bernard’s Weiner Schnitzel is even better than yours. 335 Ho‘ohano St., Kahului, 877-6000. Open M-F 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; W-Sa 5-9 p.m. $$

JB’S KITCHEN Great local food that’s away from the hustle-bustle and therefore less likely to be the location of an incriminating sighting by friends and family. The kalbi is excellent as is the meat jun. Hell, JB’s is so tucked away you may even have time for both. 1546 Mill St., Wailuku, 244-9616. Open M-F 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Sa 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $

CAFÉ DEL SOL It’s easy to start feeling used and cheap while living the life as a side salad. For a self-esteem boost head Upcountry for some strong espresso, homemade blueberry muffins and classic eggs benedict that will make you feel like a million bucks. 3620 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 572-4877. Open M-Sa 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $

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It’s easy to go incognito in Haiku with its abundance of little B&B’s and tropical jungles to play a little patty-cake in. The morning after, eat breakfast at Pauwela Café. They’ve got a great selection of coffee beverages, breakfast burritos and baked goods. In addition, their house potatoes are divine. Plus they open early in case you need to be home before nine a.m. 375 W. Kuiaha Rd., Haiku, 575-9242. Open daily 6 a.m.-2 p.m. $

MAUI SWISS CAFÉ Sure, it’s on Front Street in Lahaina, but that’s only a dangerous place if your Main Course lives on the Westside. If he or she lives Upcountry or works in town, than this place is golden. Speaking of golden, try their crepes. If you’re not feeling crepes go for any of their huge, satisfying sandwiches or salads. They have ice cream, too, because even cheaters like dessert. 640 Front St., Lahaina, 661-6776. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $ MTW

Pour Some Sugar on Me Tuesday (Jan. 1) Kick off 3:30 p.m. at the Kahului Ale House, Kahului [SPORTS] It’s more than a sports event. To the people of Hawai‘i, this is history. Screw the Superferry and drown the whales, THE WARRIORS ARE GOING TO THE SUGAR BOWL! Can you believe it? If you’re anything like me, it still seems like I’m gonna wake up and it will all be one big dream. I was thinking that it should be some sort of holiday or something, but it’s already New Year’s day so whatever. The point is that after years and years of us Hawai‘i folk making football pools on mainland teams we finally get to bet on our own boys, which is so awesome I can barely stand it. If you want to watch it in a festive, testosterone filled environment like I do, head to the Kahului Ale House which will have the game playing on all 30 of their televisions. Coors Lite, Bud Light and Bud will all be selling for three bucks a pint. Oh, and in case you didn’t already know (but like it really matters) the Warriors are up against the Georgia Bulldogs and will be playing at the Louisiana Superdome which is going to sell out at 72,000 seats. Get to the Ale House early. It’ll be standing room only. The game’s also showing on Fox Sports and broadcasted on ESPN radio. 355 E. Kamehameha Ave., Kahului, 877-9001. [STARR BEGLEY]

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ThIS WEEK’S PICKS by Starr Begley

Winter’s a Drag

Yuuga na Nihon ga Cho Friday (Dec. 28), 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Lahaina Galleries, Lahaina

Thursday (Dec. 27), 11 p.m. at Café Marc Aurel, Wailuku [SHOW] Feeling a little chilly? Why not warm up with a hot drag show? The New Cosmetix from Oahu will be back on Maui for a special holiday show called Winter Wonder Drag complete with cookie baking and holiday tunes. I was given the “tsk, tsk” by the lovely Chacha over the phone today when I sheepishly admitted that I had never seen their show. They’ve been coming to Maui for 20 years… So, I’ll probably be there along with MiMi, Leikia, Justice and, of course, Chacha. Doors open at 9 p.m. No cover charge. For more information visit: www.myspace.com/newcosmetix or call 808-344-9990.

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[ART] There was really no English (Eigo) phrase to describe artist Hisashi Otsuka, so I went with the native tongue. Loosely translated it means something like “elegant traditional Japanese art.” Otsuka’s kind of like a samurai, wielding a paintbrush instead of a sword. He has remarkable dedication to his work and is skilled in both Zen and the martial arts. The discipline that he embodies is evident in his artistic endeavors. His work has a very traditional, impeccable, old school feel while also being very modern in its tone. How is this possible? I have no idea, but trust me it’s true. Meet him amid wine and pupus at Lahaina Galleries. For more info 661-6264 or www.HisashiOtsuka.com.

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Cross my Palm Wednesday (Jan. 2), 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Castle Theater, MACC

Boogie Night Monday (Dec. 31), 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. at Kihei Community Center, Kihei [DANCE] Sure, slobbing around with a bunch of drunks lighting firecrackers in some guy’s garage can be a fun way to bring in the New Year. But c’mon! Been there, done that. This year try something new like the New Years dance hosted by the Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy and cofounder Rita O’Conner. This is an adults-only, non-alcoholic event. Think about it folks: No hangover plus you’re actually exercising when the clock strikes 12. How perfect is that? Catered pupus. Tickets: $25, $30 at the door. For more info 879-0055 or www.alohaballroom.com.

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[FILM] I can’t be the only one entranced by the gypsies. Scarves, silver, fortunes, caravans, hot dark mysterious men that travel around selling whimsical potions… What’s not to love? And then there’s the music! Gypsies have very cool music. Did you know that there are different types of gypsies who play different types of music? Gypsy Caravan, a documentary by legendary cinematographer Albert Maysles, follows five gypsy bands and is shot in Spain, India, Macedonia and Romania. I knew all that just by reading your palm. Tickets: $10. 111 min. Unrated. 242-7469 or www.mauifilmfestival.com.

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The Best of Movies 2007 Every year film critics love to bemoan what a lousy lot of movies the previous twelve months have wrought as if the art of filmmaking were hitting an all time low. In 2007, stinkers like 300, A Mighty Heart, Because I Said So, Code Name: The Cleaner, Fay Grim, The Hitcher, The Invasion, The Number 23, Revolver, Southland Tales, Year of the Dog and Youth Without Youth threatened to overshadow underrated treasures like Olivier Dahan and Sebastien Caudron’s La Vie En Rose or Ken Loach’s The Wind that Shakes the Barley by their sheer volume of odious influence. But 2007 was still a tremendous year for high quality movies that elevated the craft. In the realm of conspicuous film criticism certain New York reviewers might favor Julian Schnabel’s Diving Bell and Butterfly, for its rendering of a stroke victim only able to communicate with his left eye, over Paul Verhoeven’s thematically rich Black Book, an epic tale of the Dutch resistance during WWII. Los Angeles critics can split between the Coen brothers’ hardscrabble noir thriller No

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Country for Old Men and Paul Thomas Anderson’s magnificent portrait of capitalist greed There Will Be Blood, with Daniel Day-Lewis devouring its massive narrative landscape with a single squint of his uncompromising eyes. Notably, it was a period that magical realism came into its own as a genre for escapism with varying grades of grit. Movies like Atonement, The Darjeeling Limited, Lars and the Real Girl, Love in the Time of Cholera, The Martian Child, Slipstream, Wristcutters: A Love Story

and even Todd Haynes’ ode to Bob Dylan I’m Not There all shared magical realist themes that went beyond their geographical and cultural context for audiences to decode. It was also a year made up of war pictures, mediocre and great (skip Lions for Lambs, but see In the Valley of Elah), that audiences avoided like the plague, and a period in which the previous year’s promising surge of documentaries receded like the surf before a tsunami. But no thinking critic could neglect 2007 as the year of the returning auteur director. Paul Thomas Anderson, Joel and Ethan Cohen, David Cronenberg, Frank Darabont, David Fincher, Paul Haggis, Todd Haynes, Werner Herzog, Ang Lee, Ken Loach, Sidney Lumet, Sean Penn, Quentin Tarantino and Paul Verhoeven all reestablished their careers with challenging films that redefined modern cinema as a social prism through which all human experience coalesces. The quality of storytelling from these master filmmakers set a high watermark reflected in the resonant execution of films by upcoming directors ahead of the curve, such as Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud (Persepolis), Olivier Dahan and Sebastien

Caudron (La Vie En Rose), and Joe Wright (Atonement). Even with the writers’ strike threatening to prevent Hollywood’s Academy Award ceremony from taking center stage on televisions across the country, it’s a sure bet that this year’s Oscar nominations will gravitate around films that are by any standard moving, entertaining, and inventive. My top ten films of 2007 are: 10. Stephen King’s The Mist 9. Persepolis 8. Atonement 7. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 6. La Vie en Rose 5. Rescue Dawn 4. No Country for Old Men 3. Zodiac 2. Black Book 1. There will be Blood Honorable mention goes to: 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days (Cristian Mungiu), 3:10 to Yuma (James Mangold), Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (Sidney Lumet), Eastern Promises (David Cronenberg), Grindhouse (Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez), I’m Not There (Todd Haynes), In the Valley of Elah (Paul Haggis), Into the Wild (Sean Penn), Juno (Jason Reitman), Lars and the Real Girl (Craig Gillespie), The Lookout (Scott Frank), Michael Clayton (Tony Gilroy), Nanking (William Guttentag and Dan Sturman), No End In Sight (Craig Ferguson), Sicko (Michael Moore), and The Wind That Shakes the Barley (Ken Loach). MTW

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ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM - R Sci-Fi - And here I thought Alien and Predator had settled all their issues back in 2004. Silly me. Stars a bunch of “actors” who must really be desperate for work. 86 min. (Anthony Pignataro)

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THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP - PG - Family - Once upon a time in Scotland a young boy finds an unusual egg and takes it home to hatch, nurtures it and releases it in a lake, giving life to the strange creature soon to be immortalized in history as the Loch Ness monster.111 min. THE GREAT DEBATERS - Unrated Drama - Denzel Washington plays an African-American teacher in the South during the 1930s who teaches students the subtle nuances of debate during that-what is the word? Ah yes- racially explosive time. 123 min. (AP)

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Charlie Wilson’s War - R - Daily12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:45 The Great Debaters - Unrated - Daily 12:05, 3:25, 7:05, 9:50 The Kite Runner - PG13 - Daily 12:15, 3:10, 6:30, 9:25

It’s alive! It’s aliiiiive! Alvin and the Chpmunks theme song out of my head and now you’re saying they’re back? Nooooooo! (Plot: Chipmunk brothers Alvin, Simon and Theodore are adopted by a human named Dave.) 88 min (Starr Begley) CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR - R - Drama - Tom Hanks plays U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson, a womanizing right-winger who convinces the CIA to start arming anti-Soviet guerrillas in Afghanistan during the 1980s. And we all know how wonderfully that little operation turned out! 97 min. (AP) ENCHANTED - PG - Family - Princess Giselle is banished from her storybook dream land and plopped down in modern-day Manhattan. Prince Charming is waiting for her back on the other side, but she falls for Mr. Wrong in the gritty New York streets. 108 min THE GOLDEN COMPASS - PG13 - Action Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards star in this imaginative movie that tells the story of a land where people’s soul’s manifest themselves into animals. A twelve year old girl (Richards) must save not only their world but hte regular human world as well. 114 min. (SB) I AM LEGEND - PG13 - Sci-Fi - Will Smith plays the last guy on Earth, which makes me think twice about the, “I wouldn’t screw you if you

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG Daily 12:35, 3:55, 7:15, 10:10

were the last guy on earth” line. Anyway, he’s (along with his trusty side-kick German Shepherd) looking for a cure to the cancer-killing virus that wiped out the planet. Oh yeah, and there’s hairless flesh eating vampires. Can’t forget about them. 100 min. (SB) THE KITE RUNNER - PG13 - Drama - In this touching movie about friendship two young boys are torn apart by tragedies of war and years later one attempts to set things right, even if it means risking his life. 127 min. NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS - PG - Action - Nic Cage goes on another ass-kicking global quest on the hunt for treasure and hidden history when a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth reveals details about the murder of good old Abe Lincoln. 124 min NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN - R - Thriller Tommy Lee Jones plays a tired West Texas sheriff trying to catch a brutal but really odd looking killer who is himself chasing a guy who found a bunch of money. Directed by the Coen Brothers. 122 min. (AP) P.S. I LOVE YOU - PG13 - Drama - Holly is devastated when her husband falls ill and dies suddenly, but is soon shocked and comforted by a series of letters and messages that are delivered from him from beyond the grave. New meaning is given to the term “romance is dead.” 126 min. SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET - R - Musical - Tim Burton and Johnny Depp pair up again in this gory and gothic tale about a serial-killing barber who slits the throat of his patrons before passing on the bodies to his devious side-kick girlfriend who grinds up the bodies and puts them in meat pies, which are then sold back to an unsuspecting public. Sounds like musical material to me! 117 min WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY - R - Comedy - A satyrical look at the typical rock star storyline: a talented small town musician becomes famous, writes songs that change the nation, sleeps with 400 women, marries multiple times, has 22 children and a chimp, makes friends with other rock stars, does drugs, does more drugs, goes to rehab, relapses... You know how this goes. 96 min

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - PG Daily 12:20, 3:20, 5:50, 8:30

Kukui Mall 1819 South Kihei Road, 875-4910 Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Daily 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:05 Charlie Wilson’s War - R - Daily 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 I am Legend - PG13 - Daily 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10 National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG Daily 1, 4:05, 7, 9:45

Maui Mall Megaplex Maui Mall, 249-2222 Due to holiday schedule additional showtimes may be available. Please call theater. Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Th 12, 12:30, 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50; F-W 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50. Enchanted - PG - Th 12:15, 3:05, 6:50, 9:25; FW 3:05, 6:50, 9:25 The Golden Compass - PG13 - Th 1:40, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35; F-W 2:40, 6:55, 9:35 I am Legend - PG13 - Th 12, 1:30, 2:05, 2:30, 4, 4:35, 5, 6:30, 7:05, 7:25, 9, 9:35, 10; F-W 2:05, 2:30, 4, 4:35, 5, 6:30, 7:05, 7:25, 9, 9:35, 10. No Country For Old Men - R - Th 12:40, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20; F-W 3:30, 6:35, 9:20 P.S. I Love You - PG13 - Th 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. F-W 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - R - Th 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; F-W 4:15, 7, 9:45 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - R - Th 12, 1:55, 2:25, 4:20, 4:50, 6:45, 7:15, 9:10, 9:40; FW 2:25, 4:20, 4:50, 6:45, 7:15, 9:10, 9:40

Wharf Cinema Center 658 Front Street, 249-2222 Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Th-F 1:30, 4, 6:30; 9. Sa-Su 11, 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9; M-W 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9. M-Th I am Legend - PG13 - Th-F 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; SaSu 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; M-W 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - R - Th-F 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15; Sa-Su 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15; M-W 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15

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DECEMBER 27, 2007

ART&ENTERTAINMENT

Imitating Nature

Photos: Capt. Pat

Jules Stevens’ bamboo sculptures break the mold I’ve dabbled in ceramics for about 15 years. And by dabbled I mean sculpted naked people, because naked’s what I tend to do best. I’ve also tried my hand in rolling slabs, which I couldn’t get into because it was too tedious. Also, I harbor secret fantasies about Demi Moore in Ghost. I can’t quite figure out if it’s Moore or The Swaze that I’m attracted to, or which crush would be more disturbing. Regardless, my experience on the potter’s wheel nearly ended in disaster when the wheel came flying off and nearly struck my very pregnant ceramics teacher. The last time I sunk my hands into a wet mound of clay was about a year ago. It was disappointing—it all felt so rigid and limited. I felt that my love affair with the medium was absolutely over. But last weekend, as I was wandering around Kahului Airport, I came across a ceramics exhibit by Maui artist Jules Stevens. I wasn’t expecting to react like I did. My first impression was, “Eh. Clay.” Then I actually looked at it closely and felt the telltale tingle in my body that signifies seeing something that inspires me. I fell head over heels in love with clay all over again With her bamboo collection, Stevens has taken ceramics in a totally different direction. “I’ve worked with clay for about 20 years,” she said. “One of the things that I’ve had to deal with is its limitations. I’ve found a lot of limitations that I’ve had to come up with solutions for.” Size and rigidity bothered Stevens. “If I wanted to do something big I’d have to get a huge kiln or do it in bronze so that it wouldn’t crack,” she said. “So then I decided that maybe I would work in sections and then stack the sections on top of one another to create height.” While working on a project of this type, she spent time in a friend’s garden that was loaded with all different types of bamboo. She decided to start experimenting with the look of bamboo as it is in nature. The clinch was that bamboo is fluid and sways with the wind. So she found a piece of bamboo, made a mold and then handbuilt a clay bamboo segment. She then stacked the segments onto one another

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until she had a stalk that was life size. “Once I solved the problem of how to be able to build the actual bamboo, I had to figure out what to use to stack them on,” she said. “I ended up using rebar and a concrete base.” It wasn’t long before she realized that what she was currently doing had strayed from simple ceramics and was now more of an industrial art. “I’d pour the concrete base and then tint and sand it,” Stevens said. “At first I was using a hacksaw to cut through the rebar and it would take forever. Then my boyfriend introduced me to this tool that cuts through it like butter.” The result is stunning; the bamboo sculptures she creates are large and actually move in the wind. One is installed at the Hui No Eau Visual Art Center and others are making their way onto the properties of private collectors. “People can choose whether to have them standing on their base or I can install them right into the ground,” she said. “It’s kind of cool that way. It looks like they’re growing.” For more information www.MauiPotter.com. MTW

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First Light This week’s lineup at the Castle Theater THURSDAY, DEC. 27 2 p.m. Man in the Chair (PG13/109 min) Christopher Plummer stars in this film about a teen who gets help from a bunch of retired film people when he decides to enter his own student film in a film competition so he can win and go to film school. (Anthony Pignataro) 5 p.m. Grace is Gone (PG13/93 min) The story of a father struggling to find a way to tell his two daughters that their mother—an army soldier— was killed in Iraq. Instead of breaking the news he decides to take them on a road trip to an amusement park. (Jessica Armstrong) 7:30 p.m. Cassandra’s Dream (PG13/105 min) Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor play two brothers. One has bad gambling debts, and the other is smitten with some actress he just met. Then something sinister tangles them up, and bad things happen, as bad things are wont to do. (AP)

FRIDAY, DEC. 28 2 p.m. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days (NR/113 min) This film is about two girls, one of whom is pregnant and tries to get an illegal abortion from a creepy guy in Bucharest during the last days of communist rule. Somehow, I don’t think this is a comedy. (AP)

DECEMBER 27, 2007

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

A 13-year-old girl forever changes a few lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. Stars Saoirse Ronan, Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. (AP) 9:30 p.m. In the Valley of Elah (R/119 min) A Vietnam Vet (Tommy Lee Jones) and a small town detective (Charlize Theron) try to find out why the vet’s son, recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, was found murdered just outside a New Mexico army base. (AP)

SATURDAY, DEC. 29 2 p.m. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (R/160 min)

The movie’s pretty much as the title describes, with Brad Pitt playing the notorious bank robber James and Casey Affleck as the creepy Ford. (AP) 5 p.m. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (PG13/114 min) The story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, the editor of French Elle who laughed, loved and lived life to the fullest, until one day his life exploded. (AP) 7:30 p.m. The Savages (R/113 min) Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman play siblings who escaped their domineering father and live narrow, neurotic lives, but now must return home and care for their dad, who’s dying of dementia. (AP) 9:30 p.m. The Orphanage (R/105 min) A woman who had a happy life growing up in an orphanage grows, starts a family and returns to the place to turn it into a home for disabled children. But her son starts talking about dark troubles, which may end up knocking the happy family apart for good. (AP)

5 p.m. Margot at the Wedding (R/91 min) Two sisters, both of whom are crazy but one is particularly so, end up in the midst of even greater insanity when the less crazy one decides to get married to some dude the really nuts one doesn’t like. (AP) 7:30 p.m. Atonement (R/122 min)

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SUNDAY, DEC. 30 12 p.m. Ratatouille (G/111 min) Animated tale—ha!—of a rat named Remy who wants to become a great and famous French chef. Happens all the time. (AP) 2 p.m. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG13/114 min) In 16th century merry ol’ Queen Elizabeth is dealing with attempted takeover by the Spanish king, forbidden romantic feelings for a knight and an assassination attempt on her life, not to mention her daily royal duties and a campaign to return the entire English population to Catholicism. Whew! (JA) 5 p.m. War/Dance (PG13/105 min) This documentary follows a few children who compete in Uganda’s music and dance festival, despite their troubled lives growing up in a refugee camp during that country’s bloody 20-year civil war. (AP) 7:30 p.m. Charlie Bartlett (R/97 min) A charming kid in high school sets up shop in the boy’s restroom as a shrink for his classmates, all while trying to avoid confrontation with his mom, hook-up with a beautiful girl and keep her old man—the school principal—from closing down his practice. (AP)

Tickets: $8, 12; $10 with 4-film pass ($40); For more info, visit www.mauifilmfestival.com or call 572-3456. All films showing at the Castle Theater, located at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. MTW

DA KINECALENDAR BIG SHOWS Fish Out Of Water - Now thru Monday, Dec 31. The’re freaky, they’re funky, they’re from California and they’re... kind of hot! Fish Out of Water is Brandon Moon (aka Chino X) and Ian Florence (Hawk) and if you can’t come to them on the West side, they’ll come to you on the South side and upcountry too! They’re playing all over the island this week, so you have no excuse not to hear their rock-hip hop-funk sound. For a complete schedule visit www.myspace.com/fow Ooklah-the-Moc - Friday, Dec 28. These reggae gurus from Oahu are making the island hop for an appearance on the Maui music scene. Since the band formed in the early 1990s they’ve been gaining recognition and acclaim for their unique roots style and have become a force to be reckoned with. Opening up for them will be Mama Roots Run Deep and Sistah Ash. Tickets: $25. 10 p.m., Casanova, Makawao, 572-0220. Last Laugh ‘07 - Saturday, Dec 29. Maui’s hysterical comedy improve team, the InsPirates, are up to their neck in funny business again. For this evening of dancing, music and comedy they’ll put on a hilarious improv act for the whole family and an adults-only, unsensored variety show and party to end the year with a laugh. Tickets: $15, $10. PG13 improv show, 7 p.m., Unsensored variety show, 10 p.m., Iao Valley Lodge, 283 9121 or inspirates.com for more info.

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“Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” for rocking that impossibly blonde hair and for singing in a pitch so unusual that karaoke stars drop like flies in the face of her classics. This will be Lauper’s first Maui performance and she’ll be singing from her new album, The Body Acoustic, which dives into both classic and original material and celebrates one of Lauper’s favorite instruments, the dulcimer. It’s sure to be a high energy, heartfelt, unforgettable show. Tickets: $75, $65, $55. 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, MACC, 242-7469. Here Comes the Commander - Thu., Jan 10. If you were around in the 1969 summer of love you might remember when Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen dropped onto the radar with their American roots-rock-swing-boogie woogie sound. Songs like “Hot Rod Lincoln” and “Lost in the Ozone” grazed top 40 charts while the band shared stages with big names like John Lennon, The Doors and Alice Cooper. Shake your booty with George “Commander” Frayne, who always dishes up a spicy show to stir up even the toughest audiences. Tickets: $45, $40, $35. 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, MACC, 242-7469.

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Jake Shimabukuro & Maui Pops - Sat., Jan 12. `Ukulele virtuoso Shimabukuro amazes audiences across the nation as he strums and plucks an ubelievable variety of music from the two-octave, four-stringed instrument, proving the `ukulele is not just for Hawaiian music anymore. He plays jazz, blues, classical and rock as well, and here on Maui he’ll be playing along with the sweet sounds of the Maui Pops Orchestra. Tickets: $45. $35, $10. 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, MACC, 242-7469.

Showing Her True Colors - Fri., Jan 4. Cindy Lauper’s music is timeless. The 1980s MTV icon has proven time after time that she has a sound unlike any other. She’s well know for songs like

Da Braddahs - Fri., Jan 18. Those local fools James Roche and Tony Silva are up to their usual funny business, making fun of local cops and playing innane characters, like a Samoan father and son

tree trimming duo or a nutty, microphone-wielding Don Ho. They’ve been cracking up audieces at home on their OC16 Hawaii television program and will be splitting sides live in Kahului, too. Tickets: $25. 7:30 p.m., McCoy Studio Theater, MACC, 242-7469. Shanghai Circus - Mon. & Tue., Dec 21 & 22. Daring acrobatics, astounding arial artistry, unnerving feats of knife-throwing, ubelievable plate spinning, jugglers, contortionists, balancing acts and more at this incredible annual show that brings the best circus performers from China to amaze Maui audiences. Don’t miss this year’s show, it’s always new, different and exciting. Tickets: $23, $18, $10. 7 p.m., Castle Theater, MACC, 242-7469.

EVENTS

Swing Dance lessons. Come learn the original swing dance craze that started it all! $5, 7 p.m., North Kihei Villages Club House. 357-1231

FRIDAY, DEC 28 Biofeedback - Every Fri. Mary Higgins, QXCI/SCIO practicioner, helps you energetically rebalance after living yet another day in a toxin-filled word. Walk-ins only. Sliding scale pricing. 2-5 p.m., Dragon’s Den, Makawao, 572-2424. Contact Improvisation - Every Fri. Sounds dirty, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s exercise meets dance, meditation and stretching. By donation. 4-5 p.m., Maui Lotus Yoga, Kihei, 874-9642. Stellar Rejuvenation - Every Fri. Experiance the natural healing benefits of soliton lasers. Free. 4-6 p.m., The Studio Maui, 575-9390.

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Winter Wonder Drag - Need some laughs to warm you up this season? How about a hot, baked cookie? See “Winter’s a Drag,” page . Free. 9 p.m., Cafe Mark Aurel, 808-344-9990 for more info.

Classical Concert - Netherlands artist Anne Ku (piano) and Robert Bekkers (guitar) will be performing original music, including the new works of three Dutch composers. Free. 7:30 p.m., Makawao Union Church, 876-1854.

Winter Solstice Slam & Soiree - Spin it to win it at Maui’s only spoken word poetry competition and fantasy masquerade. This time all bets are off and rules are thrown out (except the three minute maximum) and $100 is up for grabs to the most creative poet. There will also be prizes for best pagan god costume. $10. 9:30 p.m., Casanova, Makawao, 572-0220. Come Out and Play - Every Thu. Elizabeth Ann Brandon, MA wants to make friends with your inner child using cognitive therapy, hypnosis and transactional analysis. Free. 12-3 p.m., Dragon’s Den, Makawao, 572-2424. Learn to Swing Dance - Every Thu. Lindy Hop

Hula Classes Every Sat. Halau Kawaianuhealehua holds open hula classes for children, teen and adult wahines and kanes. 9 a.m., Maui Waena School cafeteria, gothulack@yahoo.com for more info. Cinema Night - Every Sat. Cafe Mambo will be hosting an evening of classic and cult classic films for the 21 and older crowd. 9 p.m., 30 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 579-8021. Jam Session - Every Sat. Musicians are invited to head on down to Waikapu and jam away with other players. I used to live next door to the community center down there and I swear, it was like a

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DA KINECALENDAR free concert every weekend. Hooray! Bring a chair and your instrument. 3 p.m., Waikapu Community Center, 269-2704.

SUNDAY, DEC 30 Tantra Temple Services - Every Sun. Embrace the spiritual essence of all faiths with tantra, an ancient high-spiritual practice. Free. 10 a.m. Lemurian Center, 2138 Vineyard St., Wailuku, 244-4921, 244-4103. Drum Circle - Every Sun. Bring yor drum and beat away with others in the community. Free. 4 p.m. - sunset, Kamaole Point, Kihei, 298-9022. Line Dancing - Every Sun. Practice your “tush push” ya’ll and come on down for some line dancing by the Maui Paniolo Posse. Lessons, 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 7-8:30 p.m., Lahaina Cannery Mall.

NEW YEAR’S EVE Monday, DEC 31 Risk Free Party - Resolve to ring in the year without the miserable, day-after headache you got last year. See “Boogie Night,” in Picks of the Week. Tickets: $30. 8:30 p.m., Kihei Community Center, 879-0055. Casanova New Year - Spend the last moments of 2007 and the first of 2008 with Maui vocalist Apple, formerly of Hot Apple Pie, and three DJ’s. DJ PI-O will be interacting live with vocalist Gretchen Rhodes, and DJ Lalo Goya and DJ Danny Fry will keep you shaking your booty all night long. $20. 10 p.m., Casanova, Makawao, 572-0220. New Year’s Cruise - Hop aboard the Pacific Whale Foundation’s double-decker catamaran for a late night dinner cruise sail to Lahaina and see the

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fireworks from the water while toasting the new year with a glass of bubbley. Tickets: $130, plus tax and harbor fees. 10:30 p.m., Ma`alaea Harbor, 249-8811 ext 1 for reservations. Flamenco for Beginners - Every Mon. Rosalind Modica teaches the passionate and powerful movements of exotic dance from Spain, Morocco, India, Persia and other far-away lands. $18. 7:30 p.m., The Studio Maui, Haiku, 5759390.

TUESDAY, JAN 1 Find Yourself - Every Tue. Hanna Hammerli digs deep to find your hidden issues using Dream Tending and the Gesalt Process. Walk-ins only. Free. 12-3 p.m., Dragon’s Den, Makawao, 572-2424 Non-Profit Polynesian Dance - Every Tue. Support the kids of the Napili Kai Foundation by watching their polynesian dance show. $10 adults, $5 kids. 5:30 p.m., Napili Kai Resort, 669-6271. Learn Folk Dancing - Shake it folk style with the Maui International and Israeli Folk Dance Group. Learn folk dances from around the globe. 5 p.m., Beit Shalom Synagogue, 634 Alulike St., Kihei, 874-5397.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 2 Ayurvedic Consultations - Every Wed. Margo P. Uma Gal, CAP., offers up wisdom on diet and lifestylefrom over 20 years of experience as a Ayurvedic Practitioner. Walk-ins only. Free. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dragon’s Den, Makawao, 573-2424. WOW! - Every Wed. Wailea on Wednesdays presents live performances at The Shops at Wailea in the Lower Courtyard. 6:30-8 p.m., 891-6770 ext. 2. Dance Lessons - Every Wed. Open registration

to learn the cha-cha and foxtrot. $50 for three months. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Kihei Community Center, 879-0555.

babies and paint something! Maybe a mug or a teapot, and de-stress. Studio fee is Free. 9-11 a.m., Kids and Company, Maui Mall, 877-7819.

KEIKI

Toddler Tuesdays - Every Tue. Toddlers are insane. Seriously, I can vouch that they are without rational thought. Let them do their thing and cruise with the other crazies for storytime, juice, cookies and painting. $15, 10-11 a.m., Kids and Company, Maui Mall, 877-7819.

After-School Help - Every Mon-Fri. Hui Malama Learning Center offers after-school homework help and classes. Call for directions and hours. 2445911. Keiki Shots (West Maui) - Every first Tue of the month. Bring children up to the age of 18 without medical insurance in for vaccinations. Bring all immunization records. Walk-in basis. Free. 9-11 a.m., Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center, 9848260. Keiki Shots (Central Maui) - Every first and third Wed of the month. Bring children up to the age of 18 without medical insurance in for vaccinations. Bring all immunization records. Walk-in basis. Free. 12-3 p.m., Wailuku Health Center, 984-8260. Story Time - Every Thu. Keiki story time and crafts. 10 a.m., Hawaiian Village Coffee, Kahana, 665-1114. Premature Babies - First Thu of every month. Imua will hold a support group for parents of premature babies. Parent education, info and skills. 5:30 p.m., Imua Family Services Anuenue Room, 870-0115. Keiki Issues? - Every Thu. The Parent Project, a program for parents of strongwilled children. Wrestle the phone away from the child and make that call. Free. 6-8:30 p.m., Hui Malama Learning Center, 298-5050. Bisque it Baby - Every Mon. Sometimes, as a mom, all you might need is a little time to do something creative. Get together with other Moms and

Music Menagerie - Every Tue. A music inspired hour of dance, storytime, puppetry and interactive play for little ones and their parents. $15, 9:15 a.m., The Studio Maui, Haiku, 575-9390. Little Music Makers - Music Together Maui offers early childhood music programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners and the adults who love them. Come play with instruments, sing, chant and dance. For more info call 572-5603 or visit www.musictogethermaui.com. Yu-Gi-Oh! - Every Sat. Little gamester get out your cards and get ready for a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament! Free. 3 p.m., Maui Toy Works, Lahaina Cannery Mall, 661-4766.

LECTURE Got Money? - May I have some? Before you answer that, check out this Maui group that focuses on economic topics and systems, and explores theories. Bring whatever you are reading for dialog and a readers circle. Various times, Island Wide locations, 573-3250 for more info. Socrates Cafe - Gather together to ask questions of your own questions, and expand your questioning ability. Various times and locations. Call 5733250 for details

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The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

AMBROSIA 1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 891-1011

CAFE MARC AUREL 28 N. Market St. Wailuku - 244-0852

CASANOVA 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-0220

CHARLEY’S 142 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-9668

Thursday 12/27

Friday 12/28

Saturday 12/29

Sunday 12/30

Monday 12/31– Wednesday 01/02

Estee Graham No cover, 9pm

A.D.D. Twins No cover, 10pm

Erin Smith Band No cover, 10pm

Sisters Grimm No cover, 9pm

MON-DJ Del Sol, 9pm; TUE-Kahala & Indio of LAWA, 10pm; WED-Crunch Pups unplugged, 9pm

Winter Wonder Drag No cover, 10pm

Pau Hana Party

Randall Rospond & Legendary Unknown

MON - New Year’s Party & Open Mic

MauiSLAM, DJ Boomshot $10, 10pm

Ooklah the Moc $25, 10pm

Nuffsedd, Danny Girl $12, 10pm

MON - New Year’s w/ Apple & DJs, $25, 10pm; WED Wild Wahine Wednesday DJ LX, $10, 9:45pm

Coyote Ugly $7, 10pm

Versatile $10, 10pm

Mama’s Cookin $20, 10pm

MON-New Year’s w/Amphibious Tounges, $20, 10pm; Wet N’ Wild Wahine Wednesdays, $10, 10pm

Salsa $5, 10pm

TUE - Cheryl Rae Band

COMPADRES Lahaina Cannery Mall - 661-7189

COOL CAT CAFE Wharf Cinema, Lahaina - 667-0908

Unknown No cover, 9pm

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

HARD ROCK CAFÉ 900 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7400

Dave Carroll No cover, 9pm

Irish Sing Alongs w/Murray 10pm

Silky Ringo & Off Tomorrow, 10pm

The Whale Shark No cover, 9pm

MON - Michael Moore; TUE - Jazz Night; WED - The Whale Shark, No cover, 9pm TUE - Scott Baird; WED - Off Tomorrow, 9pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 9pm

HECOCKS

Sonny B No cover, 10pm

505 Front St, Lahaina - 661-8810

ENVIRONMENTAL Coastal Restoration - Every Fri. Habitat restoration at Waiheè coastal dunes with Maui Coastal Land Trust. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Waiheè, 2445263. Smarter than a Sand Crab? - Mon-Fri. Get free info about marine life and answers to all those pesky questions about Maui’s reef environment that keep you up all night. The Pacific Whale Foundation Marine Naturalists are definitely smarter than a fifth grader. The question is, are you? Free. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Ulua Beach Wailea, 249-8811. Save Honolua - Every Tue. Meeting to inform, educate and involve the community on the proposed deveopment of Honolua Bay. 6:30 p.m. King Kamehameha III School Cafeteria, 611 Front St., Lahaina, 870-0052. Save the Forest - Every Sun. The Pacific Whale Foundation is hosting a group of ten volunteers to pull invasive pine trees near Hosmers Grove. Transportation is provided. Bring warm clothes, long pants and closed boots. Pick ups: 7:30 a.m., Harbor Shop, 300 Maàlaea Rd; 8:15 a.m., Upcountry Tavares Community Center. Goes until noon. 856-8341 to reserve spot. Volunteer on Vacation - Get to know Maui better by volunteering time to one of many important environmental projects. Meet local experts and learn about the history and environment of the land and get a free t-shirt from the Pacific Whale Foundation! Various dates and times. Call for details 808-856-8341.

STAGE Family Laundry - Sat., Dec 29. This musical, comedy and drama about a Hawaiian family’s struggle with alcoholism was written by local playwrite Tremaine Tamayose and originally performed in 1993 for an audience of over 10,000 people statewide. Free. 7 p.m., Helene Hall, Hana, 9860700. Calling All Readers - 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 at 244-8680 x23.

SPORTS Mercedes-Benz Golf Championship - Dec 31- Jan 6. Watch the 2007 PGA champions swing away at this prestigious 2008 PGA tour season opening event. Ticket purchase and schedule info at www.kapalua.com. Plantation Course, Kapalua Go Warriors! - Tue., Jan 1. Watch the Warriors

cream the Georgia Bulldogs and eat some chicken wings while you’re at it. See “Pour Some Sugar on Me,”in PIcks of the Week 3:30 p.m., Kahului Ale House, 877-9001. Walk, Run, Train - Every Thu and Tue. Whether you’re a walker or a runner, you’ve got a group to train with. 5:30 p.m., Runner's Paradise, Maui Mall, 877-5300. Tai Chi - Every Tuesday. Practice the 36 movements of the “short yang” style of tai chi chuan. $10 per class. 5:30-6:30 a.m., Unity Church Wailuku, 242-9327. Pool Hours - Besides the fear of contracting super-strain uku’s, I really enjoy a good swim in a public pool. Sometimes the thought of dealing with sand is just too much to bear. Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, War Memorial, Pukalani, anthe Old and New Wailuku Pools: M-W, F, S 9 a.m-4 p.m.; Th 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 12-4:30 p.m. These hours can change due to events. To double check you can call, 270-6135.

ART One Man Show - Wed., Dec 26 & Fri., Dec 28. See the vibrant work of Hawaiian and Japanese artist Hisashi Otsuka in a rare show. This local artist works mostly with kimono inks on silk and depicts colorful scenes of the Japan of old. Dec 28., 6:309:30 p.m., Lahaina Gallery, Front Street. Plein Air Painting Show - Now - Jan 25. Plein air artists paint on location, ususally outdoors, and capture the unique moods and fleeting natural lights of a particular moment in time. See the work of dozens of Maui’s best artists. 5-8 p.m., Maui Hands Galleries, Paia, 579-9245. Show runs Dec. 15 thru Jan. 25. ‘Tis the Season Galleria - Now-Fri., Dec 28. Take a walk down memory lane at the Old Kahului Railroad Building and view new original works by Al Lagunero, Wilma Nakanora, Todd Campbell and Lali Groth. Holiday wreaths, garlands and tablescapes by Dee Christopherson will be on sale, as well as gormet products from the Maui Culinary Academy, baked goods and more. Daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m., 101 Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului, 878-3301. A Whale of a Show - Now-Feb 3. A new series of oil paintings titled “Welcome Home Whales,” by local artist Sean Rountree that depicts the whales underwater at an eye-level view of the island. Free. Banyan Tree Gallery, Front St., Lahaina, 661-0111 Art Night - Every Fri. Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town. Special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments. Free and open to the public. 6:30p.m., Front St., Lahaina, 661-6284.

WED - Local Boys, Jacob, Tony & Matteo; No cover, 10pm

WOW Wailea - Every Wed. Meet artists, shmooze, admire art, drink wine and eat pupus. 6:30 p.m. The Shops of Wailea, 874-8583. Art Bistro - Every Sun. Local artists display their wares, from photography and painting to jewelry and sculptures. 5-10 p.m., Jacques Northshore Bistro, Paia, 269-0961.

POETRY Open Mic - Every night is open mic night at Hawaiian Village Coffee. Kahana Gateway location, call 665-1114. Express Yourself - Every Mon. Open Mic Night with music, song, poetry! Free. 7 p.m., Cafe Marc Aurel, Wailuku, 244-0852. Poetry Reading - Every second Tue, read your original work, your favorite poem, or just come to be inspired. Free. 6:30 p.m., Lahaina Public Library, 662-3950. Open Mind Open Mic - Every Mon. Open Mind Open Mic with spoken word, poetry, comedy— whatever you have to say here’s your chance. 7:30 p.m., Moana Bakery, Paia, 244-9091. Open Mic - Every Saturday the Maui Media Lab hosts an open mic night for poets, muscicians and others who want to be heard. Sessions are recorded and fed to the internet. All ages are welcome. Free. 6-9 p.m., Maui Media Lab, Baldwin Ave, zumatribe@yahoo.com. Poetry Reading - Every second Thu Maui Live Poets Society hosts an open poetry reading on the West side. Free. 6:30- 9 p.m. Lahaina, 661-0517

TV/RADIO The Restless Native Speaks - Every Mon. Maui Time Weekly’s own Starr Begley talks story on the Ed and Greg show. 10 a.m., WILD 105.5 FM. Filipino Language - Mon-Fri. Fred Duldulao, Leo Agcolicol, Rey Patao and Maggie Evangelista host a Filipino language talk show. 4-6 a.m.; 7-10 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Talk of Maui - Mon-Fri. Fred Guzman talks local, state and national poitics and issues. And every Thursday morning at 7:30, Fred grills Maui Time’s own Anthony Pignataro on the latest issues of the day. 6-8 a.m., KNUI 900 AM. Talk Story - Every Mon-Thu. Political figures take calls and answer questions on the air. 7-8 a.m., KAOI 1110 AM. Tune in and call 244-9145. Mind Body Spirit - Every Mon from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Thu at noon. Liah Howard, psychic and guests. KAOI 1110 AM.

Maui Talks - Every Tue. A live, public affairs, callin talk show, hosted by Nick Nikhilananda. 7 p.m. Channel 53. Call in at 873-3430 or for info call 5728787. Words of Peace - Every Wed-Thu. Prem Rawat broadcasts messages of world and inner peace. Not associated with a specific religion. Wed, 9 p.m.; Thu, 8:30 a.m. Akaku Channel 52, www.contactinfo.org, 573-3084. Conversations with Friends - Every Thu. Mary Omwake and James Jacobson interview New Thought leaders. 11 a.m., KAOI 1110 AM Smallville - Every Fri. Small Town Maui, a onehour, weekly radio program that shares the memories and values of the small towns we love and explores how we can learn from Maui's past to create a better future. 7 a.m. KAOI, 1110 AM. Call In - Every Fri. Political and public affairs, call-in talk show with Teri Lawrence. 12-1 p.m. KAOI 1110 AM Call in 242-7800. Uncle Charlie’s Corner - Sat. Kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell, Sr. talks story. 6-10 a.m., KNUI 900 AM. Free Zone/ Zona Libre - Every other Sat. A multi-lingual, multi-cultural radio program featuring world music, fresh thought, live interviews with local and international artists and NO commercial breaks. 6-10 a.m. Mana’o Radio 91.5 FM. Maui Matters - Sat-Sun. Pacific Radio Group News Director Wendy Osher discusses local issues. 1-2 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Spanish Language - Sat-Sun. Carlos David Hernandez discusses news and plays music in Spanish. 2-4 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Japanese Language - Sun. Yumi’s long-running Japanese language show. 7-8:30 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Save Honolua - Every Wed at 8 p.m and Thu at 7:30 a.m., AKAKU Channel 53.

KARAOKE Isana Restaurant - Daily, 9 p.m. 515 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, 874-1811. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Fri-Sat, 9:30 p.m., 136 Dickenson St., Lahaina, 667-5555. Lulu’s - Wed, 7 p.m., 1941 S. Kihei Rd., 879-9944. Sansei - Thu-Fri, 10 p.m., 600 Office Road, Kapalua, 669-6286; Thu-Sat, 10 p.m. Kihei Town Center, 879-0004. Tiffany’s - Daily, 9:30 p.m., 1424 L. Main St., Wailuku, 249-0052. Unisan - Thu-Sat, 9:30 p.m., 2102 Vineyard St., Wailuku, 244-4500.

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The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

HENRY’S BAR & GRILL 41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei - 879-2849

Thursday 12/27

Friday 12/28

Saturday 12/29

Maui Wowie No cover, 9pm

Blues Braddas No cover, 9pm

Cheryl Rae No cover, 9pm

DJ El Gato $10, 10pm

DJ Music No cover, 10pm

Vince Esquire

Kenny Roberts No cover

El Vato Loco No cover

Kenny Roberts

Cheryl Rae $5, 10pm

Crunch Pups Duo

JACQUES 120 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-8844

KAHALE’S BEACH CLUB 36 Keala Pl., Kihei - 875-7711

KAHULUI ALE HOUSE 355 E. Kamehameha, Kahului - 877-9001

845 Front St., Lahaina - 661-4811

Dickenson St., Lahaina - 661–7082

LIFE’S A BEACH

Jared No cover

WED - Chico & Da Kine; No cover MON - DJ Boomshot, No cover, 10pm, WED -Maui Magic, $5, 10pm

Crunch Pups 9pm

Ras Gabriel 9pm

Special Guest 9pm

MON - The Easy; TUE - Open Mic; WED - Special Guest, No cover, 10pm

Anastasia & Guest, No cover, 9-11:30pm

Jazz w/Sal Godinez & Marcus Johnson, No cover, 9-11:30pm

Anastasia & Guest No cover, 9-11:30pm

Dr Nat No cover, 9-11:30pm

MON- Anastasia & Guest, TUE-Sal Godinez & Marcus Johnson, WED- Reiko Fukino & Guest, All 9-11:30pm

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. 730 Front St., Lahaina, 661-0700. Cheeseburger In Paradise - Mon, Tue, Scotty Rotten; Wed, Fri, Harry Troupe; Thu, Sat, Sun, Brooks McGuire. All sets 4:30-10:30 p.m. 811 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4855. Compadres - Tue, 4 p.m., Live music. Lahaina Cannery Mall, 661-7189. Cool Cat Cafe - Thu, Erin Smith; Fri, Sat, Dave Carroll; Sun, Wed, Whale Sharks; Mon, Mickie Moore; Tue, Jazz; . all sets 7:30-10 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 667-0908. Hula Grill - (Early sets) Wed, Thu, Fri, Ernest Pua’a; Sat, Sun, Mon, Kawika Lum Ho; Tue, Jarret Roback. Early sets 3-5 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Braddah Brian & Roy; Fri, Brian, Roy & Kawika;. Sat, “TBA”; Sun, Ryan Tanaka & Friends; Mon,“TBA”; Tue, Albert & Roy; Wed, An Den. Late sets 7-9:30 p.m. 2435 Kaànapali Parkway, Building P, 667-6636. Java Jazz/Soup Nutz - Mon-Sat, Acoustic music. All sets 7 p.m. 3350 Lower Honoapiìlani Rd., Honokowai, 667-0787. Kimo’s - Mon- Wed, Sat, Sun, Sam Ahia. Fri, deAquino Bradaz. All sets 6:30-8:30 p.m. 845 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4811. Leilani’s On The Beach - Fri, Scott Baird;. Sat, JD and Harry; Sun, Kilohana. All sets 2:30-5 p.m. 2435 Kaànapali Pkwy, Building J, 661-4495. Moose McGillycuddy’s, Lahaina - Fri, Llayne & Pro Ed; Sat, Mark & Mike. All sets 6-9 p.m. 844 Front St., 667-7758. Mulligan’s on the Wharf - Fri, AnRil. All sets 7 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 661-8881. Pioneer Inn - Thu, Ah-Tim Eleniki; Tue, Captain Billy Bones; Wed, Greg Di Piazza. All sets 6-8 p.m. 658 Wharf St., Lahaina, 661-3636. Sea House Restaurant - Thu, Albert Kaina and Kincade Basques; Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Kincade Basques; Sun, Andrew; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets 6:30 or 7-9 p.m. Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Honoapiìlani Rd., Napili, 669-1500.

SOUTH MAUI Longhi’s - Sat, acustic music. 10:30-11 p.m. 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., 891-8883 Ma`alaea Grill - Thu, Fri, Sat, Benoit Jazz Works. All sets 6:30-9 p.m. Maalaea Harbor, 243-2206.

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MON - Crunch Pups, No cover, 9pm

Rampage 9pm

1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 891–8010

Gina Martinelli No cover, 9pm

Sonny B No cover, 9pm

LAHAINA COOLERS

Four Seasons Resort, Wailea - 874-8000

Monday 12/31– Wednesday 01/02

Kyle Moon No cover, 10pm

KIMOS

LOBBY LOUNGE

Sunday 12/30

Moose McGillycuddy’s, Kihei - Fri, Erin Smith; Sat, Anuhea; All sets 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2511 S. Kihei Rd., 891-8600. Mulligan’s on the Blue - Sat, Sun, Celtic Tigers; Mon, Gypsy Pacific; All sets 7 p.m. 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131. South Shore Tiki Lounge - Thu, Sun, Tue, Tony; Fri, Eclipse; Sat, Erin Smith; Mon, Kanoa; Wed, Kenny Roberts. All sets 4-6 p.m. 1913 Kihei Rd., Kihei Kalama Village, 874-6444. Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café - Sun, Mon, Brittany; Wed, Sat, Merv Oana Thu; Fri Margie; Tue Jamie Lawrence. All sets 6-10 p.m. The Shops at Wailea, 875-9983. Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - Thu, Kawika Lum Ho; Fri, Kaleo Cullen; Sat, Louise Lambert; Sun, Mon, Kenny Roberts; Tue, Ramen & Cora; Wed, Keoki Ruiz. All sets 6-9 p.m. The Maui Coast Hotel, 2259 S. Kihei Rd., 874-6284.

CENTRAL MAUI AK’s Cafe - Fri, Ron Kuala’au. 6:15 p.m. , Sat Tarvin Makai 6:15 p.m.1237 L. Main St, Wailuku, 244-8774. Café Marc Aurel - Tue, Live Music; Mon, Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m. 28 N. Market St., Wailuku, 244-0852. Main Street Bistro - Th-Fri, Rhythm & Blues with Freedom. 5-7:30 p.m.. 2051 Main St., Wailuku, 244-6816. Sushi Go - Wed, Live music. 4-8 p.m. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, Kahului, 877-8744.

UPCOUNTRY MAUI Hana Hou Cafe - Thu, Haiku Hillbillys; Wed, Tom Conway and Randall Rospond. Sat, Live music. All sets 6-9 p.m. 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku Cannery, 5752661. Jacque’s - Mon, Live Jazz. 5 p.m. 120 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-8844. Livewire Cafe - Tue, Green Room Blue; Wed, Eddie Float; Sat, Joshua. All sets 7:30-9:30 p.m. 137 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-6009. Moana Cafe & Bakery - Sat, Live jazz music with Mark Johnstone & Friends, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 71 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 579-9999.

All sets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly. ■ KAANAPALI BEACH CLUB 104 Kaànapali Shores, Lahaina, 661-2000 Ohana Bar & Grill - Wed, Thu, Live music; Fri, Patrick Major; Sun, Wayne and Friends; Mon, Tue, Ernest Puaà. All sets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly. ■ KAÀNAPALI BEACH HOTEL 2525 Kaànapali Pkwy, 661-0011 Kupanaha - Nightly, Hula show, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tiki Courtyard - Nightly, Alanui with Uncle Rudi; Sun, Hula show. All sets 6:30 p.m. ■ NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT 5900 Honoapiìlani Hwy, Napili, 669-1500 Thu, Kincaid and Albert; Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Kincaid Basques; Sun, Kapule Paoa; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets 7-9 p.m. ■ ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT 2780 Kekaà Dr., Kaànapali, 661-3611 Royal Ocean Terrace - Thu, Fri, Sat, Live Hawaiian. 6-8 p.m. ■ SHERATON MAUI HOTEL 2605 Kaànapali Pkwy, 661-0031 Lagoon Bar - Nightly, Hula dancing during sets. Thu, Mon, Tue, Bobby and Ralph; Fri, Ralph and Allan; Sat, Sun, Fausto and Kawaika; Wed, Nathan and Ralph. All sets 6-8 p.m. Torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony at sunset nightly. ■ THE WESTIN MAUI HOTEL 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, 667-2525 Ono Bar & Grille - Thu, Sat, Steve Sargenti; Fri, Larry Golis; Sun, Margie Heart; Mon, Ernest Puaa; Tue, Brian Haia; Wed, Pam Peterson. Tue-Sun shows, 6-9 p.m. Mon, 5:30-9 p.m. Tropica - (Early sets) Thu, Wed, Brian Haia; Fri, Sat, Mon, Marvin Tevaga; Sun, Josh Kahula; Tue, Ernest Puaà. Early sets 3-6 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Fri, Wed, Benny Uyetake; Sat, Tue, Mitch Kepa; Sun, Steve Sargenti; Mon, Josh Kahula. Late sets 6-9 p.m.

Weeping Banyan Lounge - Nightly, Live music.

■ GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA

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Humuhumunukunukuapuaà - Nightly, 5:30 p.m., Strolling Hawaiian Duo. ■ THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI 4100 Wailea Alanui, 875-4100 Lobby Bar - Nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music. ■ THE SHOPS AT WAILEA 3750 Wailea Alanui 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, 879-1922 Kumu Bar & Grill - Nightly, Hula dancing. 6-9 p.m. Mele Mele Lounge - Nighly, Live music. 9-11 p.m. ■ RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH RESORT 3550 Wailea Alanui, 879-4900 Sunset Terrace - Wed, Thu, Bobby Krueger; Fri, Mahalo Greg; Sat, Rama Camarillo; Sun, Mondo Kane; Mon, Tue, Lono. All sets 6-9 p.m. ■ MAUI PRINCE HOTEL 5400 Makena Alanui, 874-1111 Molokini Lounge - (Very early sets) Fri, Mon, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Very early sets 9 a.m-1 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Sat, Sun, Tue, Ron Kuala’au; Fri, Mon, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Early sets 6 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Late sets 8:30-10:30 p.m.

EAST MAUI ■ HOTEL HANA-MAUI Hana, 248-8211 Paniolo Lounge - Thu-Sun, Live music. 6:309:30 p.m. Main Dining Room - Thu, Sun, Hula dancing. 7:30-8:15 p.m.

SOUTH MAUI

■ HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT & SPA 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, 661-1234

WEST MAUI

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

■ FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA 3900 Wailea Alanui, 874-8000 Lobby Lounge - (Early sets) Thu, 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; Fri, Clay Mortensen and George Tavoularis; Sat, Mon, Nils and Anastasia; Sun, Pam Peterson and Rudy Baria; Wed, Clay Mortensen and Gilbert Emata. Late sets 8:30-11:30 p.m. Torchlighting ceremony nightly.

RESORT SHOWS

3850 Wailea Alanui, 875-1234

Send your listings and photos for the Da Kine Calendar to Jessica Armstrong at calendar@mauitime.com or fax (808) 244-0446

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MAUI TIME WEEKLY

DECEMBER 27, 2007

The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

Thursday 12/27 LONGHI’S 1945 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-9944

Saturday 12/29

Sunday 12/30

Neto Latin Salsa No cover, 9pm

The Willy’s & DJ Shaggy No cover, 9pm

WED - DJ Zeke, 10pm All Access & DJ Shaggy No cover, 10pm

WED - Karaoke, 9pm

MAUI BREWING CO.

WED - Open Mic Night, 10:30pm

4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Kahana - 669-3474

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S

DJ Jo Jo No cover, 9pm

DJ J-Woo No cover, 9pm

Guitar Hero No cover, 9pm

MON - New Year’s Eve Bash, 9pm

DJ Mackie Mac No cover, 9pm

DJ Mello Yello No cover, 9pm

Live Music No cover, 9pm

MON - DJ Mello Yello, 9pm; TUE DJ Mackie Mac, 9pm, WED - DJ Mellow Yellow, 9pm

Cyrus C

A Kettle Prime No cover

Roger Len Smith & the Maui Band, $5, 9pm

Celtic Tigers

MON - Gypsy Pacific; WED - Steve Sargenti

Wee D’ono No cover, 10pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

Hazmatt No cover, 10pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

MON - Junior Guys, No cover 10pm; TUE - Two Dimes & a Nickel; No cover, 10pm; WED - Open Mic

DJ El Gato $5, 10pm

DJ Boomshot $5, 10pm

DJ El Gato $5, 10pm

Lounge & Beats No cover, 10pm

MON - DJ El Gato, $10, 10pm; TUE - Lounge & Beats, No cover, 10pm; WED - Live Music, $5, 10pm

Kanoa of Gomega No cover, 10pm

MON - DJ Del Sol, DJ JR, 10pm; TUE - DJ Boomshot, No cover, 10pm; WED - ADD Twins, No cover, 10pm

DJ Shark in da Water, No cover, 9:30pm

MON - New Year’s Party w/ DJ Shark in da Water, $5, 9:30pm; WED - DJ Del Sol, No cover, 9:30pm

2511 S. Kihei Rd., 891-8600

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S 844 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7758

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

MULLIGAN’S AT THE WHARF Cinema Center, Lahaina - 661-8881

OYSTER BAR 744 Front St., Lahaina - 661-9090

PACIFIC’O

Live Jazz No cover, 9pm

505 Front St., Lahaina - 667-4341

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-6444

DJ Durty No cover, 10pm

Freaky Friday w/DJ Sonny No cover, 10pm

Hyatt Regency, Ka`anapali - 667-4727

Vince Esquire No cover, 9:30pm

SPORTS PAGE GRILL & BAR 2411 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-0602

STOPWATCH SPORTS BAR

Crunch Pups No cover, 9:30

Cheryl Rae $3, 9pm

1127 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-1380

1279 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 874-9299

DJ Magnetic, DJ JP No cover, 10pm DJ Blast, $15, 9:30pm

SPATS TRATTORIA

TIP-UPS TAVERN

Monday 12/31– Wednesday 01/02

Lawa 9:30pm

888 Front St., Lahaina - 667-2288

LULU’S

Friday 12/28

Kilohana No cover, 10pm

The New Project No cover, 10pm

Ohana Groove No cover, 10pm

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AUGUST 2, 2007

E M P L O Y M E N T

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Orthodontic Clinician needed. Dental exper a plus, but will train. FT/401k/med. Fax resume to 873-8399

HALEAKALA TRADING COMPANY is seeking Print Artist for their Wailea Store. Applicants should contact Harry @ 879-8700.

DINA’S SANDWITCH FT KITCHEN HELP Includes Benefits 145 N. Kihei Rd. 879-3262

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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Surprise, surprise. One of those people who’s always opposed you has decided to speak up again this week to tell everyone how wrong you are. You’re used to this by now, so hopefully you’ll be able to defend yourself without getting huffy or petty. Making a good impression right now is an especially good idea because someone you’ve never teamed up with before is considering hopping over to your side of the fence. I don’t need to tell you what a great ally s/he’d be, but it might motivate you to know this: if you get him or her to come around, you’ll get everyone to come around.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) You’ve never been gung-ho for instant gratification (just find a Leo or Gemini if you need an expert on the topic), but you do fall prey to its charms occasionally. You’ve learned that there are often consequences that come with demanding what you want, now, and they’re only occasionally worth the satisfaction of having your whims granted. This week, beware the temptation to push too hard to get what you want as soon as possible. Letting things unfold at a more natural pace may take patience but is more likely to result in success. What’s more, if you allow events to happen that way, they’re also likely to come with at least one or two pleasant surprises.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) A friend of mine is taking some medicinal drug whose side effects often include intense, frequently unpleasant dreams. You, of all people, should know what he’s going through, since you often have these without the help of any pharmaceutical substance. His strategy for shaking them off as quickly as possible is to have a sense of humor about them. Follow his lead. Making things funny (even when they’re awful) is your best weapon this week against unpleasantness of all sorts, both inside your head and out in the world. Make jokes of everything that bothers you; the worse they are, the more you ought to make fun of them. Laugh long, laugh hard, and laugh often. It’s better than crying.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) It’s so easy to get distracted, I know. And all those distractions are such great fun, since whatever you’re supposed to be paying attention to really isn’t all that thrilling. It might even be a drag. However, toeing the line now will result in more excitement later than can be had from indulging even your wildest whims now, so it’s well worth it. In other words, put up with the drudgery of doing your job, whatever it may be, and wait until later to be whimsical and carefree, when you can afford to, and have a clear conscience, besides.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Misery loves company. In this case, someone else’s misery would love your company. Don’t go over to their dark side, though, no matter what tactics they use to get you to come there. You don’t need to sever your connection with whatever sad sack is trying (probably unwittingly) to drag you down, but you need to be sure to dig in your heels and resist being sucked in. Tugging them free of their doldrums might be an option, and is certainly worth a try, but don’t be too hard on yourself if it’s not possible. You may have to settle from waving to them from your side of the fence, where the grass is greener, and making sure they know they’re welcome to clamber over and come hang out.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) In conflicts like the ones you’ll face this week, there is no right and wrong. Because of your loyal nature, you’re likely to see things in stark moral black and white, but in actuality all of this stuff is cast in shades of grey. You’re not exactly in the best position to mediate these kinds of fights, because of your strong personal opinions on the subject, but it would be brilliant if you could take yourself out of the equation as much as possible (since it has very little to do with you, anyway) and try to be an unbiased negotiator. If you can help both sides get along—or amicably agree to disagree—you’ll have done your job, and then some.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) You’re a creature of routine. Don’t deny it. Although you’re perfectly capable of rolling with surprises and breaking from your rhythms, secretly you’re quite attached to certain things you do every day, and miss them when you don’t have the chance to indulge in them. The holidays are full of fun but that’s mitigated somewhat by being away from your tried and true, reliable sources of comfort and joy. This week, try not to be too attached to your pleasurable old habits—though recreating some might be possible, finding new (and possibly better) ones is even more likely.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) On a long plane ride, blood pools in your feet, causing them to swell. If you can, it’s a good idea to get up and walk around periodically, or raise your feet a little. Your emotions can settle like that when unstirred for long periods, becoming sluggish and hard to cram into your shoes. Exercising them, too, so you can stay limber and open, is a good idea this week. How to do that? Crying and laughing (even at the same time) is a good warm-up, even if it takes a movie to get the tears flowing and the giggles jumpstarted. But don’t stop there. There’s plenty of tragedy and hilarity in your real life. Maybe now you’ll notice.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Remember that every gift has a dark side, including yours. Being able to see both sides of an argument means you’re a brilliant mediator, but it makes it difficult to take an unequivocal stand on anything that’s the least bit questionable. I’m sure you wish you never had to face another “it’s us or them” situation, but this week is likely to present you with one. Here, seeing the positive and negative aspects of both sides’ positions will make choosing one over another seem nearly impossible. However, neither party will allow you to abstain from this one. Quit begging everyone to “just get along,” pick the boat that seems least likely to sink, and hop on board.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) One of the things I like about you is your attitude: “I am what I am. Love it or leave it.” It’s clear and honest and open. But the truth is you’re not quite as badass as you make yourself out to be. There’s room for flexibility and compromise. You don’t need to bend yourself over backwards to accommodate someone, as your Libran neighbors might, but allowing a hint that other possibilities are even possible is a fantastic idea. Contortionist, you’re not. We know that already. But can you be a little bit flexible? Let’s see if you can touch your toes, or agree to give something new a try this week. That, at least, would be a start.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Things aren’t as dire as you think. Yes, you’re caught in the grip of a fast current with a potential lethal and certainly unavoidable waterfall up ahead. However, you have some time. You don’t need to grab at the first paddle or lifesaver thrown at you. You have a few minutes to pick and choose and consider your various options. They’re all better than your current situation, but one is probably a lot better than the others. Avoid having to go over the falls in a barrel or an inflatable raft. Head for the helicopter.

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