MauiTimes - Volume 03, Issue 01 January 2023 - Adjusting to the Waves

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In this month’s issue, we profile professional watermen who compete at high levels despite significant disabilities .

We also sing our own praises, as MauiTimes was awarded on O‘ahu for our coverage of Special Olympics Hawai‘i . Special shout-out to staff photographer Sean Michael Hower, whose always-awesome images truly made the story sing.

Reporter Dan Collins profiles beatboxer Pono Akiona ’s rise to prominence. Contributor John Starmer examines light pollution . Foodie Jen Russo tells you about mouth-watering grinds in her latest Broke Da Mout . Film critic Barry Wurst II profiles a Molokai-set movie . Readers give love to county attorney and liver donor David Raatz in Shout Outs and Callouts.

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Adaptive surfer Josh Bogle at Hoʻokipa.

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Shoutouts & Callouts

Letters to the editor by readers like you

Our story about county attorney David Raatz and the anonymous liver donation he gave to a child in California [“The Giver,” Nov. 2022] sparked an outpouring of positivity on social media. Here is a sampling.

No surprise to me to hear about David’s selfless gift. He has been my hero for many years. God bless you David. You are a Maui treasure!

—Gladys Baisa, Makawao

That’s two people on Maui who I know that have done such an incredible selfless act, something so intimate and personal, to endure such invasive surgical extraction… I’m in awe of this demonstration of generosity.

—Tina Wildberger, Kīhei

My daughter needed a liver transplant at six months old. The living donor option saves lives and I think David is a true hero. I applaud him. Mahalo David!

—Gabe Johnson, Lana‘i

You are such an amazing person whose love and compassion is boundless. It’s an honor to have known you all these years.

—Dianne Shimizu, Kula

What an amazing and selfless gift, David! Mahalo for recognizing him, Maui Times!

—Trinette Furtado, Ha‘ikū

Thank you, it’s a wonderful gift. My son gave two-thirds of his liver to me 18 years ago. I’m so grateful. Thank you, Tommy Russo.

—Rosemary Russo, Antioch, CA

Thank you for singing Dan Raatz’s praises.

—Lisa Darcy, Ha‘ikū

MauiTimes welcomes reader feedback. Send it, 300 words or less, via email (letters@mauitimes.org) or post (1955 Main St. #200, Wailuku, HI, 96793). Please include first and last name and town of residence. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Facebook comments will also be considered for publication. Follow us: Facebook.com/mauitime

Courtesy David Raatz

Raatzʻs procedure was performed at USCʻs Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles.

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Wailuku Youth Shelter Expected to Open this Spring

The Hale Pono Youth Shelter about which MauiTimes first reported in September—is expected to open its doors by the spring.

Renovations have begun on the two-story facility in Wailuku, located on Wili Pa Loop. The plan is to have 13 beds for young people age 12 to 17.

Sulara James and Genesis Young, the founders of the shelter, said in a statement, “Hale Pono is based on our belief that each person of any age is precious, and that love, honor and respect are the keys to supporting and encouraging everyone’s gifts, happiness, self-respect and success in life.”

Cecilia Suyat Marshall (1928-2022)

Pu‘unēnē-born Cecilia Suyat Marshall, the wife of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, died on Nov. 22 at the age of 94.

Cecilia, known often as “Cissy,” grew up on Maui, moved to New York, and worked as a legal secretary for the NAACP, where she met her husband. Notably, she assisted him on Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark ruling that prohibited racial segregation in public schools.

Current Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who served as a clerk to Thurgood Marshall, called Cissy a “marvelous woman” and wrote in a statement, “Every clerk to Justice Marshall received a sort of bonus: the steadfast friendship and support of his wife.”

Matter

RECORD

Gov. David Ige extended the disaster relief proclamation regarding Maui County’s axis deer for a fifth time, continuing it to January 17. The proclamation provides low-interest loans to farmers impacted by axis deer and provides support for corralling and culling the population, which has swelled to 60,00 plus.

Hawai‘i Island’s Mauna Loa , the world’s largest active volcano, erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years four days after Thanksgiving. Its smaller neighbor volcano, Kilauea , has been erupting for more than a year, per the U.S. Geological Survey.

Getting INVOLVED

Helping to Keep Maui Clean

The illegal dumping of rubbish, large appliances, and abandoned vehicles is a persistent problem near Maui’s largest landfill along Pulehu Road. Enter the Pulehu Posse They’re an ad hoc group of good samaritans who have been cleaning the area for nearly two years. Businesses like Pukalani Superette and the non-profit Malama Maui have stepped up to help cover dumping costs, but volunteers are always needed.

This is a great way to help our community stay cleaner and safer, and put in some positive work.

The Posse meets the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. at the top of Holopuni Road. For more information, email volunteerpulehu@gmail.com.

The state Commission on Water Resource Management altered flow standards for 12 streams and tributaries in the Huelo area of East Maui, and reserved water for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. “This … action is a first step in seeking balance and equity for these streams that have been diverted for over 100 years,” said Deputy Director Kaleo Manuel .

Hawai‘i received $5.6 million in federal funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to improve highspeed internet access in underserved communities.

An endangered native ’akikiki bird named Carrot—believed to be one of the last of its species—died at the Maui Bird Conservation Center in Olinda after being airlifted via helicopter from Kaua‘i.

Maui County is slogging through the worst drought conditions in the state, but a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers some hope. NOAA's models predict above-average rainfall during the wet season, which runs between October and April.

Jacob Shafer and Dan Collins

Art Lien

Sean M. Hower

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

BY THE NUMBERS

$5 million1 in 30$78 million

Grant awarded to Maui’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers by Amazon founder and Maui resident Jeff Bezos through his Day 1 Families Fund

The Explainer: Paid Parking for Visitors is Coming—How Will it Affect You?

For more than eight years, Maui County has been gearing up to collect parking fees at certain county beaches and parks, and at public parking areas in the heart of busy towns like Lahaina and Wailuku. Consultants were hired, meetings were held, and the result is Park Maui—a new parking management program that officials assure us will generate revenue from visitors and improve access to parking for residents. How’s it gonna work?

Officials from the County Department of Management have said the concerns of Maui residents will be given priority. It’s not written in stone, but here’s the current plan: Payment kiosks will be placed at pilot locations, including Ulua and Mokapu Beaches and the Kamaole Beach Parks in Kihei, followed by Lahaina and Wailuku. Payment can be made via credit or debit card either at the kiosk or using a mobile app. The car is identified by entering the license plate number. Discounted weekly and monthly passes will be offered. Revenue from fees and citations would be invested in the facilities or used for park maintenance and transportation infrastructure.

Visitors will pay a flat daily rate, while residents who register will enjoy free parking at county beaches and parks. In order to register, residents will need to enter or scan their driver’s license with a Maui County zip code. At the beach, you’ll have to enter your plate number into the app or kiosk.

Parked cars will be monitored using license plate recognition technology. Some view this as a privacy issue, but, on the plus side, the app could provide users with information about the availability of parking spaces in real time.

To avoid abuse, the system will allow only one car at a time to be parked using each resident’s driver’s license. As a perk for locals, parking at the designated beaches will be reserved for residents until 10 a.m.

Kiosks are slated to be installed at the pilot beach parks by next summer. Implementation of the program in Lahaina and Wailuku will come later. Visitors and residents will pay an hourly fee at county lots and garages, but residents registered with Park Maui may be given a discounted rate and parking fees might be waived for certain morning hours.

Workers at downtown businesses can purchase an employee parking pass at a special rate, and low-income workers can request an even bigger discount.

Residents who park in the heart of our two most crowded towns may have to pay to park. On the other hand, “locals only” at the beach in the morning sounds pretty cool. What’s the worry? For one, the issuing and processing of citations will be handed over to an outside vendor and the appeals process remains uncertain. Not everyone is comfortable sharing their personal information with a county contractor. Own a home or business here, but drive with a license from another state, or even another county? Tough luck.

Amount Bezos paid for his La Perouse Bay property in 2021 1. Kula boy Kurt Suzuki announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 16-years and 1,539 games. Where does that rank all-time? A. 232nd B. 132nd C. 32nd 2. According to the Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report, what was the average hotel room rate in Maui County in October? A. $328 B. $428 C. $528

3. Maui resident and music icon Willie Nelson tallied four Grammy nominations in November, bringing his career total to how many?

A. 53 B. 43 C. 33

4. Humpbacks have returned to Maui’s waters. What is the average weight of a female whale (which is slightly higher than a male)?

A. 25 tons B. 35 tons C. 45 tons

“You’ve placed that trust in us to lead Hawaiʻi forward as your next administration. And we will never take that faith and trust for granted.For the next four years,I will work my heart out every day to earn it.”

- Josh Green,newly elected Governor of Hawai‘i

Average number of Hawai‘i keiki who experience homelessness each year

Courtesy Steve Jurvetson / Flickr

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JANUARY 15

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES

Formed as a side project in 2003 by

the American bluegrass-influenced folk band’s lineup includes fiddler

bassist Tim Saxhaug, mandolinist Erik Berry, and banjo player Dave Carroll. Special guest Tavana joins the show. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

JANUARY 1-6

WEST MAUI STUDENT ART SHOW

K-12 students living in West Maui will professionally exhibit art to promote visual storytelling and to bring attention and learning about Maui’s many endangered and unusual plants, animals, insects, birds, both land and sea creatures. By appointment, call to schedule a visit. Gallery Lele (Lāhainā); 808-205-1389.

JANUARY 5-16

HULIAU ENVIRONMENTAL FILMMAKING CLUB

Students will create a short film on any environmental or ʻāina-based topic using any film style from documentaries to stop-motion animations and music videos. In addition each film team will create a custom schedule to plan, film and edit their film. Open to grades 7-12. Introductory classes: January 5 & 10, 4-5:30pm on Zoom. In-person filmmaking session: January 16, 8:30am-12pm. Maui Huliau Foundation, Mauihuliaufoundation.org

JANUARY 8

FORTUNATE YOUTH

From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. It’s a mantra of sorts for the multi-faceted sextet from Hermosa Beach, driving a relentless thirst for live performances and an ever-evolving cache of original material. 8pm. Da Playground Maui (Ma‘alaea); 808-727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com

JANUARY 14

GRAND OPENING & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The Marine Sanctuary is celebrating its 30th birthday with the opening of the new visitor center. The celebration will include a blessing and hula performance, birthday cupcakes for all, a chance to walk into an inflatable life-size humpback whale and special art activities. 10am. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Kīhei); 808-879-2818; Hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

JANUARY 21

PETCO ADOPTION DAY

Meet Maui Humane Society adoptable dogs and the Community Outreach Team at the monthly Mobile Adoption Event. They will also have kittens available for adoption in the Cat Habitat just inside the store. 11am1pm. Petco (Kahului); Mauihumanesociety.org

JANUARY 28

BUY BACK THE BEACH

The 21st annual Hawaiʻi Land Trust’s benefit lūʻau will feature entertainment by the Old Lāhainā Lūʻau performers, an island style pāʻina, and an exclusive live and silent auction. 5-9pm. Old Lāhainā Lūʻau (Lāhainā); Hilt.org

JANUARY 29

COMEDIAN LEWIS BLACK: OFF THE RAILS

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. $35-75. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

JANUARY 29

MAUI’S “ART OF ALOHA”

Come celebrate the 21st annual

event in Hawaiian style as they welcome nine captivating artists from around the world! Meet artists Alex Bernstein, Leon Bronstein, Guy Buffet, Dario Campanile, Ronaldo Macedo, Robert Lyn Nelson, Andreas Nottebohm, Steve Turnbull, and Caroline Zimmermann. 11am-3pm. Lahaina Galleries (Wailea); Lahainagalleries.com

frontman Dave Simonett,

Ryan Young,

Shan Kekahuna

Mike Davids Photography

A Special Honor

By Jacob Shafer

Watching Molokai’s Tommy Galane charge up and down the basketball court and take the ball to the cup elicits unbridled happiness. He plays with reckless abandon. He plays with passion. And most of all, he plays with joy. The same can be said for all of the Maui Special Olympics athletes who traveled to Oʻahu in November to compete in bowling and basketball.

at a closing awards ceremony as media partner of the year for our coverage of the athletes.

It was gratifying. But not nearly as gratifying as watching these Special Olympians compete.

I’m on a school bus full to the brim, headed for Hickam Air Force Base. The excitement is palpable. Smiles are everywhere. The coaches and unified partners have their hands full, but the mood is electric.

I was invited, along with staff photographer Sean Michael Hower, because of a piece I wrote and he shot in May that highlighted three Valley Isle Special Olympics athletes—swimmers Jamey Burkett and Taralyn Fukushima, and bocce ball player James Thompson—and their journey to the national games in Orlando.

Here’s the humble-brag part of the story—and I emphasize humble. Because this is about the athletes and the organization and the incredible work they do. But, here goes, MauiTimes was recognized

“This is such a wonderful thing for them,” said Adrienne Laurion, regional director for Special Olympics Hawai‘i. “And it’s so gratifying to help make it happen.”

Gratifying. Gratitude. These are words that roll through my mind as I watch these athletes smile and compete. There are highs and lows. There are frightening moments. At one point, during a hard-fought basketball game featuring the Maui delegation, an opposing player is slammed to the floor. His head bounces on the hardwood. The crowd grows silent.

But Special Olympics is prepared with medical professionals who check on him and help him to his feet. Applause erupts. He regains his composure and re-enters the game to score a few more layups.

Mostly, the mood is jovial. The players quickly help each other off the floor. In the bowling competitions, opposing teams cheer for each other with full throats.

“I love this,” Galane told me after a loss in which he led the offense. “I love basketball.” Then he embraced me in a sweaty, wonderful hug.

This is the best of sports, stripped of pretense and ego. This is unbridled joy.

To recycle the cliche, they’re here for the love of the game.

If you want to mentor an athlete with intellectual disabilities, contact Adrienne Laurion: mauicounty@sohawaii.org

"I love this, I love basketball," said Molokai's Tommy Galane.

MauiTimes was awarded by Special Olympics Hawaiʻi—but it’s all about the athletes

Sean M. Hower

Jacob Shafer

MauiTimes editor Jacob Shafer and staff photographer Sean Hower are honored by Special Olympics.

Athlete Ryan Behn, coach Scott Spring, and Unified Partner Libby Behn.

Sean M. Hower

Maui Adaptive Surf Team feels the stoke

From December 4-11, the Hawai‘i Adaptive Surf Team went to California’s iconic Pismo Beach to compete in the ISA World Para Surfing Championship.

By the time you read these words, the results will be known. But that doesn’t change the fact that these competitors deserve to be recognized, regardless of where they placed.

Let’s start with Maui’s Josh Bogle. After a series of accidents, he became dependent on opiates and ended up in a coma at Maui Memorial. He lost the lower half of both of his legs and most of both of his hands to a persistent infection.

“After losing my limbs I had a fair amount of PTSD and depression,” said Bogle. “It took me a while to get out of a wheelchair and learn how to walk and drive again. But the ocean is this incredible level playing field. It really doesn’t care if you’re missing limbs. We’re all the same surfers surfing the same waves each day. It’s just that magic of being in the water. Not only did an incredible healing happen, but emotionally, I

feel so complete when I’m surfing. There is no disability. There’s a moment when your soul is gliding on water.”

Bogle said he’s been sober for seven years and has dedicated himself to beach cleanups, coral restoration, and regenerative farming.

The Para Surfing Championships have been held since 2015. All participating nations bring sand from their home country. There is a flag-bearer and a sand-pourer. Bogle brought sand from Ho‘okipa, his home beach.

Another competitor, Aaron Paulk, deals with a different challenge.

“I was surfing over at breakwall in Lāhainā, and someone found out that I was partially blind,” he said.

“I have a form of juvenile macular degeneration, which means, in short, I have a blind spot right in the center of my vision.”

He credits Shawn Lewis, fellow adaptive surfer, with setting him on his path.

“He asked me if I knew what adaptive surfing was and I was like, I have no clue,” Paulk recalled. “And

he told me about it and I was in.”

During competition, he’s joined by a spotter who tells him which way to turn, how the wave is curling. But in general he relies on his other senses—hearing, touch, vibe—to guide the way. Intuition in the water. Feeling over sight.

In addition to Bogle, Paulk, and Lewis, the other Maui competitor at the ISA Championship was quadriplegic surfer Scott Davis.

So, what about safety? These athletes face uncertain conditions with extreme—though clearly not insurmountable—impediments.

Quad amputee Josh Bogle brought sand from Hoʻokipa to the Para Surfing Championship in California.

Scott Davis competed for Maui at the Para Surfing Championship.

By Jacob Shafer

Courtesy Hawaii Adaptive Surf Team

Courtesy Josh Bogle

Anyone who takes on the waves with a lack of vision or limbs or mobility must have admirable fortitude, but also faces unique risks and dangers.

Adaptive Hawai‘i cofounder Jenn Gladwin said precautions are taken, but at the end of the day the athletes

competition time, it’s game on.”

At the same time, he added, “Everybody is so supportive of each other, no matter what their disability is. A lot of these guys don’t have athlete development programs in their countries. It is literally magic on the beach watching paraplegics

want to be out there no matter what. They crave the ocean.

“There’s a big spectrum of experience,” said Gladwin. “But most of these contests are held in pretty strong conditions, so they get familiar with the water pretty quick.”

As for the competition? Bogle confirms it’s fierce.

“I’m up against guys who have won world titles, they bring their A-game every time,” he said. “We’re all friends on the beach, but when it’s

from South Africa, Australia, or Costa Rica get together. We really have an incredible community.”

This is inspiration in motion. Athletes who have dealt with life’s myriad challenges—self-imposed or otherwise—and found a way to rise above them.

To ride the surf, in spite of it all.

To learn more about the Hawai‘i Adaptive Surf Team and to donate, go to accessurf.org/hast

Paulk credits fellow adpative surfer Shawn Lewis with setting him on his path.

Night Pollution

Examining the consequences of artificial lights

By John Starmer

When people first arrived in Hawaiʻi, the moon was the brightest light in the night sky. The landscape at night was dark and the sea, reflecting the light of the moon and stars, would have been bright. These certainties were not just facts of natural history—they were woven into the daily life of the mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that lived on the island and the sealife that surrounded it.

With the arrival of humans, the rules changed, literally overnight. The previously reliable beacon of the moon was eclipsed by the light of fires in some areas. For night-flying insects, a navigation system that had evolved and worked just fine for millions of years was suddenly less reliable.

While the moon is moving at about 2,500 miles an hour relative to Earth, to you, me, or a moth, it is holding still. As an unmoving object, it is possible to orient to the moon and move in a straight line. However, if we do this to a nearby light and try to always keep the light on our right, we start to circle it, getting ever closer and closer, until…bam!

For newly hatched sea turtles, instinct is screaming, “Crawl toward the light!”

On a dark beach this means moving toward the bright arc of the sea that will provide relative safety for a baby turtle and its nestmates. Artificial lights are not part of turtle traditions. In areas with night lighting, the young turtles’ instinct to move toward the brightest light can steer them away from the sea—across roads, into parking lots, and toward other unfriendly environments.

Adult seabirds seem to have done a better job of finding their way despite artificial lights. Baby seabirds, however, specifically the ‘ua’u kani (wedgetailed shearwater) here on Maui run into trouble when lights are near their nest at night. Though the why is less certain than with insects and turtles, bright lights confuse the young birds as they first leave the nest to head out to sea. They may be disoriented by the lights, like moths, or they may be attracted to the lights as sea turtles are. The end result, regardless of cause, is that they can fly into things or just get tired out as they fly circles around a

light, eventually falling to the ground injured or exhausted.

These are just a few examples of how ALAN (artificial light at night) causes trouble for wildlife. But the truth is most every species that has been studied in respect to ALAN has been shown to be affected: bugs, snails, corals, plants…and even us.

Artificial lights are not just a wildlife problem.

Even though firelight has been a companion for much longer than other forms of artificial lighting, we did not evolve with light. Continuing research on ALAN and people makes it clear that it is harmful. The main takeaway is that artificial light at night (even that little nightlight, the glow from an electric clock, or the light squeaking around the edge of your blinds) messes with our circadian rhythm—the daily and monthly cycles of changes in light and dark that were our clocks before the cellphone—and this messes with our health.

Even a little ALAN has been shown to reduce our melatonin production. Melatonin is a sleep-related hormone produced when we sleep. This change has other physiological effects such as how deep we sleep, our heart rate during sleep, and even our response to insulin when we wake up. Light at night has been linked to obesity (it may be as bad as junk food), diabetes, and breast cancer; correlates with the rates of tumor growth (more light at night, faster tumor growth); and is linked to a number of other chronic diseases.

But wait, what about lights for our safety?

As we begin to understand the health consequences for humans and wildlife, it is important to start considering if every light is really needed and if the lights we have now aren’t actually causing more harm than good. One of the big reasons to light things up is supposed to be for safety. However, while this seems to be a common-sense reason to turn night into day, it is not well-supported by research.

The research on public safety and lighting is not on the side of more light is good to deter crime. Review

studies since at least 2015 have shown that more light might actually increase crime. One study of different types of street lighting—bright, dim, none, LED—showed no difference in accident rates. Another recent study of partial lighting (turning off street lights around midnight) showed that darker streets actually reduced the rate of break-ins in automobiles.

The explanations for these results are not entirely clear. Some researchers propose that a dark street makes it hard for potential thieves to see what is in cars or whether the person coming down the street is worth robbing. It may make illegal activity easier to spot as someone looking into cars along a dark street suddenly becomes obviously up to no good. Regardless, it’s clear that we need to check our assumptions before continuing to go all in on “more light is better.”

Bad lighting is something we can solve

Not all ALAN is bad, but light that is not doing a job is light pollution. Along with the negative effects, it wastes money. It’s estimated that in the U.S., three billion dollars are spent pointlessly shining light into the sky. That is light that is shining up into space and not serving any useful purpose. We are certainly spending as much shining light on our neighbors yard, streets, empty buildings, and more.

Fortunately, unlike some environmental problems, light pollution is something any of us can start to fix. Astronomer Kelsey Johnson suggests five simple ways to help in her TED talk about light pollution: don’t use

lights if they aren’t needed; only use lights as bright as needed; shield lights and point them down; use warm white bulbs; and advocate—tell others about the issue of light pollution.

At a governmental level, Maui County is taking action to reduce light pollution. The county council recently passed an ordinance “protecting wildlife from outdoor lighting and preserving dark skies.” While the bill’s primary intention was to protect young seabirds and sea turtles, it is a step in the right direction to curb light pollution as a whole.

Everyone on Maui—people and wildlife—will benefit from less light and more dark at night. Reducing light pollution can save you, your neighbors, businesses, and the county cold hard cash if we all work to solve it. What are you waiting for? Go make a difference.

RESOURCES

Maui County Lighting Ordinance bit.ly/maui_light_ordinance

Light, Crime, and Safety darksky.org/light-pollution/lighting-crime-and-safety

Kelsey Johnson’s TED talk on light pollution youtube/4zLmWpMDY8Q

Globe at Night Community Science to measure light pollution globeatnight.org

Find a grounded seabird? mauinuiseabirds.org/recovery

The Milky Way over Maui. Light pollution quickly erases the Milky Way from view.

Patrick Langwallner

Broke Da Mout

By Jen Russo

Ohana Island Grindz

3647 Baldwin Ave, Makawao 808-500-3429, ohanaislandgrindz.com

ʻOhana Island Grindz is a cozy and reasonably priced locally owned and operated eatery in downtown Makawao. They have a charming sit-down dining room, but you can order takeout as well. This eatery has breakfast through 11 a.m. where you can get eggs, meats and rice, loco moco, breakfast panini, saimin, acai, and yogurt and granola, but they keep their fluffy Belgian waffles with lots of different toppings on the menu all day long. For lunch time they have sandwiches, burgers, plate lunches, paninis and salads. The brisket plate lunch was ono, a really tender beef brisket with barbecue sauce to dip it in, served with green salad and rice if you like. Fridays and Saturdays they do dinner service and bust out the Hawaiian style menu with poi, kalua pig, lomi salmon, and lau lau. Ohana Island Grindz is also an ice cream shop where you can get scoops, sundaes, splits, and floats.

Tiki Tiki Thai

395 Dairy Rd., Kahului 808-893-0026, Tikithaimaui.com

Tiki Thai is my go-to place for pho; they make a really great bone brothy soup with vegetables that I cannot get enough of. I know what you’re thinking—pho is a Vietnamese soup, not Thai. I can’t explain it, they just hook it up. We often order their crispy spring roll, which is a fried rice noodle wrap, basically a scrumptious gluten-free egg roll, and their chicken satay because the peanut sauce is to die for. Their Thai menu is quite extensive and original, and there are always new things to try. I recently went for their tapioca dessert that was studded with corn. It was fantastic. Along with their seven different styles of curry, and just as many entrees and noodle dishes, they have several duck preparations, plus barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, and steak. The Thai ice teas and coffees are exquisite, but if you’re in the mood for beer or wine they have that too.

V’s Sugar Splash

Sunday Market Kahului 65 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului Mauisundaymarket.com

Sunday market in Kahului Shopping Center is a great place to take in live entertainment, do some shopping, and sample food trucks and stands. It all goes down in the parking lot between Burger King and Ichiban Restaurant on Sundays. I like the eclectic variety of offerings from Hawaiian plates to Mexican food to desserts. V’s Sugar Splash is where you go to get shave ice, dippin dots, slushies, and dragon’s breath. The night I was there, dragon’s breath was all the rage with the kids, so I had to try it, too. It’s a bowl of sweet corn cereal balls, drenched in liquid nitrogen. When you eat it, smoke comes out of your nose and mouth. Liquid nitrogen has the potential to give you frostbite if you aren’t careful…so be careful! Every bite comes with a fun “dragon’s breath” effect that will impress all the 10-year-olds around you, if they’re not already diving into their own bowl.

Bringing the Beats

By Dan Collins

Pono Akiona isn’t your typical champion. The Wailuku native’s mild-mannered humility belies the world-class skill he possesses in his discipline of choice. Then again, the arena in which he competes isn’t typical, either.

Akiona is a master human beatboxer, a vocal percussionist who creates complex arrangements made up of sounds that mimic a multitude of instruments using only his mouth. His discipline and dedication to the art propelled him to win top honors in the solo category at the 2022 American Beatbox Championship in Atlantic City in September, making him the first beatboxer from Hawai‘i to win—or even place in—the national championship.

Akiona, 20, who performs as “Pono”, had previously won the 2v2 battle at the nationals in 2018 and 2019 with his former tag-team partner “Bizkit” (Alex Sanchez).

As is typical, Akiona began with a video submission. The 200 videos received were narrowed down to the top 32 who were invited to the competition in New Jersey. Following an elimination bout determined by a panel of judges, the remaining 16 advanced to the battle, where they faced off in timed sets, taking turns for a minute and a half trying to out-perform and shame their opponent. The comparison to a break dance battle is an obvious one, and the bold expressions of confidence and attitude are similar.

“The atmosphere for them is different than just a normal performance,” Akiona says of the battles. “You’re really getting in each other’s face. It’s more aggressive.” But even in the heat of competition, Pono’s thoughtfulness is evident.

“At the end of the day it’s all love. Nobody actually hates each other—there’s no beef—but onstage, you know, you gotta really give it to them and show why you’re the better beatboxer and why you should be winning the battle.”

Attitude is a big part of the performance, and Akiona enjoys playing the part, despite his humble, courteous personality. Or maybe because of it.

Competitors bring their own microphones, not just for the sake of health and hygiene, but also because each mic performs slightly differently

and they want to make sure that the sounds they make are picked up clearly. It’s important to practice using a microphone for that reason, Akiona explained. Certain beats sound very different when amplified.

“If a beatboxer is wanting to compete, or really do anything live in front of an audience, practicing with a microphone is essential,” he explained, “because there is a certain way to hold a microphone that is specific to beatboxing.” It involves creating a sealed air tunnel with your hands between the lips and microphone. “That takes a lot of practice to get down and nail.”

Akiona hosted his own Maui Beatbox Battle at ProArts Playhouse November 19, having previously organized Hawai‘i Beatbox Champion-

ships the past two summers, at both ProArts and Da Playground nightclub in Ma‘alaea. He handled MC duties at the latest battle with typical humility, propping up the four contestants and singing their praises as he acted as both timer and host.

“I’m pretty happy with the level of the competition as well as the execution of the event itself,” he said afterwards, praising the four judges, each of whom performed a showcase set in between bouts. A much-anticipated solo performance by Pono wrapped up the show.

“I’m very, very proud of the Maui beatbox scene, they have gotten so much better and I was happy to make this event happen for them,” he said, “It’s all for them, all for the scene, all love. Glad to keep it local here on Maui.”

But afterward, offstage, it was the other contestants and their families expressing their love for Akiona along with sincere gratitude for the work he’s done to help build their growing community and lend their artform the legitimacy that it enjoys today.

“He’s the godfather of Hawaiian beatbox,” proclaimed Jaden Chang, who performs as “Addicted” and placed third in the Maui contest. “None of this would be possible without him.

“He’s next level on his own, and he could have gone way farther if he focused on himself, I think, but he wanted to improve the community and wanted to give a place for all of us and I think that’s very respectable,” Chang continued, summing it up with, “He has a kind

2022 American Beatbox Champ Pono Akiona lights up the stage.

Akiona practices backing up mentor Marty Dread.

Beatboxing champion Pono’s rhythms come straight from the heart

Dan Collins

Dan Collins

heart.” That seems to echo the collective sentiment about the young champ.

Many people associate beatboxing with early hip hop music, and rightly so. But its origins lie far earlier. Mimicry of percussion instruments can be traced back to India, where people would imitate the sound of tabla drums, and to African traditional music, in which performers utilize their bodies as percussion instruments and produce sounds with their mouths by breathing loudly in and out, a technique common in modern beatboxing. Tuvan throat singing and the aboriginal didgeridoo from Australia are other potential precursors.

Human beatboxing rose in popularity in NYC as hip hop took hold, serving as an accompaniment to rappers or singers when a drum machine wasn’t in the budget, and causing the two musical forms to become forever intertwined. It’s considered the fifth element of hip hop: DJs, MCs, B-boys, graffiti artists, and beatboxers.

As for Akiona, the bug was caught early. At four or five years old, he recalls watching a children’s television program that used beatbox sounds to teach kids the alphabet. But it was a YouTube video posted by beatboxer oZealous in late 2015 that really drew his attention. “It was basically him beatboxing for people and their reaction to it,” Akiona recalls. “He would catch them off guard with it, you know. He’d go ‘Yo check this out’ and he would do a beat and they would just, like, trip out. And I was like, ‘that’s pretty cool.’”

Akiona started beatboxing the following January. He developed his technique by watching videos at first, then practicing for hours, often despite the annoyance of friends and family.

“When I first started getting into it I remember picking up the fundamental sounds pretty quickly,” he recalled. “I was like, OK, I’m kind of getting the hang of this.”

While there is a form of tablature for beatbox rhythms, Akiona learns best by ear. “Just hearing it, I can pick it up way quicker,” he asserted. “And I can also break it up into pieces … and try and put it together slowly. I feel like that is a much easier way for me to wrap my head around things.”

Soon, he started studying specific sounds that other high-level beatboxers had coined and given names like “tongue bass” and “spit snare.”

“I was just, like, going down the rabbit hole watching every video I could find, just hours of watching beatboxing and more hours of beatboxing on my own, everywhere I went,” he remembers.

His parents were supportive, or at least tolerant. He remembers how surprised his father was when he first showed off his skills after only a few weeks of practice. “I didn’t necessarily hide it from anybody, but I just kind of kept it to myself,” he explained. “And I remember showing him in the car and he was like, ‘Oh, what?!’ He can’t believe it, you know.”

His two younger brothers, Nalu, 18, and Koa,13, both dabbled in beatboxing as Pono became obsessed, and he claims they showed some technical skill, but they didn’t stick with it like their older brother.

it’s the precision with which he creates sounds that he thinks sets him apart, leading to his US title.

“I had been working on a lot of stuff and really putting a lot of time and effort into getting better,” Akiona recalled. “I prepared. I practiced all of my sets. I got feedback from some of my peers and got their perspective on things.

“I wasn’t nervous onstage. I had no doubt in terms of my ability, so the only thing left was to bring my best performance, give my best showmanship as well as executing the beats as well as I could, and I feel like I was able to accomplish that that night.

Attending international competitions, like the Aloha Beatbox Battle scheduled to take place at O‘ahu’s Maili Beach Park January 7, enable Akiona to meet his contemporaries from all over, like 2015 world champion “Alem” (real name Maël Gayaud) from Lyon, France, whom he credits with ushering in a new era in beatbox evolution. The two jammed together at the 2021 Grand Beatbox Battle in Poland in October 2021.

At the same event he met British beatboxer Reeps One, who is credited with combining beatboxing with sung vocals, which has since become standard in Pono’s solo sets.

Back home, Akiona established the first Hawai‘i Beatbox Championships held in July 2021 at ProArts Playhouse, followed by a second battle at Da Playground in Ma‘alaea the following summer, before planning November’s battle of the Maui crew. He spends his days apprenticing as a barber at Hairstyles by Noe in Kīhei, learning to shampoo, bleach and do highlights and perms as he prepares for his license.

Meanwhile, solo gigs are hard to come by for a beatboxer, but Pono’s found a partner and mentor in longtime Maui singer-songwriter, Marty Dread, with whom he has performed at St. John’s Kula Fest in Keokea and landed a couple of gigs at The Ritz Carlton in Kapalua, including a scheduled New Years Eve performance.

Just as hip hop has evolved out of rap into its own musical genre, so beatboxing has evolved into its own art form. “It is rooted within hip hop,” Akiona acknowledges, “but at this point I think both culturally and within the music itself I feel like beatboxing has kind of just diverted from that.

“When you listen to actual beatbox pieces, they don’t fit into any one genre,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of influence from EDM, a lot of influence from hip hop, from everywhere, even pop.” Listen closely and you’ll pick up elements of dubstep as well as house music.

While Akiona knows the names of the sounds in his arsenal and can trace many of them back to their originators, when it comes to music theory, he doesn’t claim to be very knowledgeable, despite three years of high school band. “Knowing how to pitch things, that to me just comes by ear,” he said.

“I can tell when I’m pretty close or if it’s off. I kind of have an ear for it.” But

“Every battle, I got more fired up,” he continued. “As we kept going on I just kept ramping up in terms of my energy and my performance, and just really being present in the moment onstage.”

So, what does it take to be a world champion human beatboxer?

“I feel like one of my biggest strengths is the cleanliness that I have,” he explained. “I feel like a lot of my beats, when I present them, all the sounds feel really clean. There’s not a lot of, like, muddy- or sloppiness.” Clear articulation, or what an acting coach would call diction, is key.

“On top of that, I think I have a pretty wide sound set in terms of, like, my arsenal,” he claims. “I have some alien crazy kind of sounds, but then I have really solid fundamentals,” meaning bass, hihat, and snare. “Taking home the trophy, being the first guy from Hawai‘i ever to not only place in a competition, but to go on to win the whole thing, was really an honor,” he proclaimed. “I’m super, super proud to represent Hawai‘i.”

He was featured in a November episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s series, “Home is Here,” and slated to perform solo at the Da Kine Music Festival at Gilligan’s in Kīhei December 10. But when he’s not performing, he’s thinking of ways to build the island’s fledgling beat community.

“The scene, not only on Maui but within the entire state, is really small. There’s only a handful of beatboxers, but I’m really all about it,” he said.

“Going into the new year, I’m very excited to see what the scene has to offer. I really want the best for them. I want them to grow and succeed and become better at the craft—spread the love, spread the music.”

Kai Matsubara, who flew in from California to help judge the Maui Battle in November, met Pono online, where his YouTube videos have garnered considerable buzz. “Pono is someone who has always been driven and passionate about the community in Hawai‘i,” he said. “Someone needed to be a really big catalyst—the spark to a flame—and that’s Pono.”

Akiona is credited with building Maui's beatbox community.

Dan Collins

Blowing in the ‘Wind’

By Barry Wurst II

David L. Cunningham’s “The Wind and the Reckoning” is a Hawai‘i-based historical drama that, while traveling the 2022 festival circuit, has won best feature awards from the Boston and San Diego film festivals. Yes, it’s that good.

It’s set on Molokai in 1893. Jason Scott Lee stars as Ko‘olau, a Hawaiian farmer whose family is living an intentionally quiet life, hidden from the authorities. A leprosy outbreak has local lawmen forcing all Native Hawaiians to relocate to the Molokai leper colony. Ko’olau and Pi’ilani, his wife (played by Lindsay Watson) refuse to submit and join a resistance group, while a mob on horseback is in constant pursuit.

Positioning itself somewhere between a historical western and a Terrence Malick film, Cunningham’s film has been crafted with skill, passion, and righteous anger. In terms of its vision, creative goals, caliber of performances and respect for its subject matter, this is among the most engrossing films ever made about Hawai‘i.

Cunningham’s film is full of excellent performances, starting with Jason Scott Lee, Matt Corby, Lindsay Watson, Henry Ian Cusick, and an unrecognizable Jonathan Schaech. Lee, in particular, is so powerful and touching here—the actor has played

everyone from Bruce Lee to Mowgli but, once again, surprises us with the depth of feeling in his acting. I initially didn’t recognize Corby, who was a scene-stealer in the recent Maui-made indie “Aloha Surf Hotel.” Here, he shares one of the most intense scenes with Lee and gives a menacing performance.

At a little over 90-minutes, it’s tight, well-paced and always involving. Considering the scale of the story and the history within, the brisk running time and fullness of the narrative is remarkable. Some of the shoot-outs are exciting, though their sense of loss and tragedy is always present. The closing scenes, which sneak up on you, are tremendously moving.

Not all of the filmmaker’s choices work. The overuse of drone footage calls attention to itself. A few of the supporting turns are a bit too contemporary and, not surprisingly considering the loaded subject matter, it’s never subtle. Yet, the attempts to bring balance and insight to the difficult topics the film raises is another of its strong qualities.

Even as the story becomes a variation on “The Fugitive” in the third act, it effectively conveys the time and place. Cunningham made an impression with his notable 1998 indie, “Beyond Paradise,” which hasn’t aged well. He’s come a long way. John Fus-

co’s screenplay aims for authenticity and awareness, in addition to shaping a rousing and painful chase.

Cunningham has made a plea for cultural understanding and a tribute to Hawaiians who have suffered under oppressive forces. As a portrait of Hawaiians in a way that is complex, layered, respectful and knowing, his achievement deserves mention alongside other recent works that are outstanding examples of Hawai‘i in film: Mitchell Merrick’s “Water Like Fire” (2020), Christopher Kahunahana’s “Waikiki” (2020), Brian Kohne’s “Kuleana” (2017) and, one of the highest profile of these examples, the late Kayo Hatta’s “Picture Bride” (1995). These works share an honesty, empathy and deeply felt reflections on the struggles of indigenous Hawaiians.

As a cinematic tribute to Ko’olau and Pi’ilani, the filmmakers have provided audiences with an overdue exploration of a vital piece of Hawaiian history and created a significant work of Hawaiian cinema.

Sometimes we feel obligated to support locally made independent films because they were made, rather than what they achieve; here is another recent example of a “locally produced” labor of love that, in addition to getting the specifics of culture and history right, is mightily entertaining.

Molokai-set drama is racking up awards

Lindsay Watson stars in "The Wind and the Reckoning."

Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

ONSTAGE

“WHITE HAWAIIAN” - JAN 5-8, FEB 2-5. Back by popular deman. This smart and witty one-man show starring Eric Gilliom is an entertaining autobiographical stage-show. Covering his career, his Maui upbringing as a Caucasian with Hawaiian roots, and the TV, film, and Broadway roles that have given him hilarious stories to share. Furiously donning outlandish wigs with gaudy costumes, Gilliom makes the story even more rich and entertaining. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.org

JOHN CRUZ: ISLAND STYLE - The Grammyand Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winning Hawaiian singer-songwriter shares lyrical stories about everyday people and experiences. Wednesdays, 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse (Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.org

STAGE CLASSES

MAGIC CLASSES - Come and learn multiple tricks from world-famous magicians featured in The Magical Mystery Show! Classtimes: 3pm daily, except Wednesday. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort (Wailea); Hotel-magic.com

ART SCENE

HOLIDAYS

CANE & CANOE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

- DEC 31. Chef de cuisine Ryan Ferguson and his culinary team will create a special end-ofyear menu for all to enjoy. Reservations are required. 5:30-9pm. Montage Kapalua Bay (Kapalua); 808-662-6681; Caneandcanoe.com

SILVER SPRINGS - DEC 31. Join a winter wonderland for a cocktail hour on the rooftop with passed appetizers by Chef Eric Morrissette, including mini beef Wellingtons! Mick Fleetwood & the House of Rumours Band take the Main Stage at 10pm and will ring in the New Year with a toast - with you and yours. Fleetwood’s on Front Street (Lāhainā); 808-669-MICK; Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com

POPPING BOTTLES! NYE 2023 - DEC 31. It’s time to ring in the New Year popping bottles and dancing your way into 2023 with DJ Skinnie! Dress to impress. Formal attire is encouraged. 9pm. Down the Hatch (Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

WHITE PARTY! - DEC 31. It’s going to be fancy! Wear white and get ready to party! DJ Maddy & DJ Kazami will make sure you’re grooving to your favorite tunes during the silent disco. Get your photo taken with Spotlight Photo Booth and toast with some bubbles at midnight. 10pm. Mala Tavern (Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com

MISTLETOE AT MONTAGE - JAN 1-2. Visit the resort entrance, where you may step under the mistletoe, snap a photo with friends and family, and share on social media using the hashtags #MontageMistletoe and #MontageMemory. They’ll share guest memories underneath the mistletoe every Friday on their Instagram account. Montage Kapalua Bay (Kapalua); 808-662-6627; Montagehotels.com/kapaluabay

FOSTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS - JAN 1-2. By opening your heart and home to a shelter animal for the holidays, you can give animals the best holiday present – a comfortable place to spend the holiday season. Not to mention, starting 2023 with a fresh start! Maui Humane Society (Puʻunene); Mauihumanesociety.com

BIG GIGS

SMASH MOUTH - JAN 6. Grammynominated, multi-platinum band Smash Mouth brings their beachy brand of high energy alt-pop to Maui. Hear their number one modern rock hit “Walkin’ on the Sun” live in Castle Theater. This concert will offer a dance floor for all patrons with orchestra level tickets. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

HIRIE - JAN 6. Like an island breeze blowing through her home state of Hawaiʻi, Hirie has an energy that instantly sets you at ease. Vibrant and full of a warm, embracing spirit, both Hirie’s music and style are true originals. Joining her on stage are special guests KBong and Johnny Cosmic. 8:30pm. Da Playground Maui (Ma‘alaea); 808-727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com

COLLIE BUDDZ - JAN 21. Known as the reggae artist Collie Buddz, Colin Patrick Harper hails from the tiny island of Bermuda. Heading to Maui to share his music, hear tracks such as ‘Come Around’ and ‘Blind To You’. 8pm. Da Playground Maui (Ma‘alaea); 808-727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com

MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA: BROADWAY POPS - JAN 22. The annual concert will feature the vocal talents of Nikki Renée Daniels and Jeff Kready to bring you the excitement of the Broadway stage! They join Music Director James Durham and the Maui Pops Orchestra in a celebration of familiar and family-friendly music from Broadway and beyond. 3pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS - JAN 26. Best known as the singer and keyboardist for The Rascals, Felix Cavaliere has had a career spanning five decades and remains at the height of his powers with an instantly recognizable soulful voice continuing to entertain audiences all over the globe. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

THE MOVEMENT - JAN 28. Winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003, they will share music off their new album “Always With Me”. 8pm. Da Playground Maui (Ma‘alaea); 808-727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com

WALKER DUO LIVE - JAN 7. Violinist Gregory Walker has gained international recognition for his “beautifully calibrated phrasing,” “ravishingly beautiful” tone, and the “sheer virtuoso force” of his performances. Pianist Lori Wolf Walker has been a frequent prizewinner in piano and violin competitions throughout the southwestern United States. There will be a pre-concert discussion with food and beverages provided at 6:30pm. 7:30pm. Keawalaʻi Congregational Church (Makena); Ebbandflowarts.org

ALBATROSS - JAN 13-JAN 22. This fastpaced adventure story explores the themes of regret, isolation and the interconnected relationship between human beings and the natural world we inhabit. The audience sets sail in a spare but visually thrilling stagecraft, powered by the latest multimedia technology. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (Kīhei); 808463-6550; Proartsmaui.org

MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA: BROADWAY POPS - JAN 22. The annual concert will feature the vocal talents of Nikki Renée Daniels & Jeff Kready to bring you the excitement of the Broadway stage! They join Music Director James Durham and the Maui Pops Orchestra in a celebration of familiar and family- friendly music from Broadway and beyond. 3pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

MAGIC DINNER SHOW! - Hold on to your seats and enjoy a night of big laughs, endless wonder, and amazing sleight of hand while you question reality. MondaysFridays, Seatings: 5-pm & 7:30pm. Warren & Annabelles (Lāhainā); 808-667-6244; Warrenandannabelles.com

THE MAGICAL MYSTERY SHOW - Stunning magical entertainers bring you an evening of magic, mystery and mirth, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Showtimes: 5pm & 8pm daily, except Wednesday. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort (Wailea); Hotel-magic.com

HULA PERFORMANCE - Watch a beautiful hula performance and enjoy live music. Daily, 6:30-7:30pm. Huihui Restaurant (Kā‘anapali); 808-667-0124; Huihuirestaurant.com

POLYNESIAN SHOW - Take in the beauty of graceful Hawaiian hula performances and dances of Polynesia. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com

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

HAWAI‘I CRAFTSMEN EXHIBIT - NOWDEC 23. In partnership with Hawai‘i Craftsmen Organization, their Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition will travel to Schaefer International Gallery to extend the exposure of the selected artists and their competence in traditional and contemporary craft. Gallery Director Neida Bangerter will serve as juror. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am4pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

ART OF TRASH 2023: SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! - DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2023. Mālama Maui Nui is accepting submissions to the Art of Trash and Trashion Show slated to open in April 2023. All pieces must be made from recycled and/or reused material. MNui.org/ArtOfTrash

2023 ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION - JAN 13-FEB 14. This prestigious exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to view current work by local artists in all media. With no theme, this exhibition challenges artists to submit their best work created within the past two years. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

KELLY HSIAO OF SEA ALCHEMY - This collection takes you beneath the surface to discover magical mermaid adventures in wonderland. Featuring shots from the making of the documentary film, “Oceans Apart.” Filmed at stunning locations on Maui and underwater, “Oceans Apart” is a short dance film by filmmaker/performer Audrey Billups. ProArts Playhouse (Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

PLANTATION MUSEUM - The self-guided tour features a collection of authentic artifacts. Attendees can view historic information for the Camp Maps, which are the most complete and comprehensive maps of plantation workers’ housing locations. Daily, 10am-6pm. Lāhainā Cannery Mall (Lāhainā); Lahainarestoration.org

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

ART CLASSES

PRINTMAKING BASICS WORKSHOP: MONO PRINTING - JAN 29. Teaching artist Tia Brady will guide students through printmaking basics and they will walk away with a stack of exciting prints created with state of the art equipment. Mono printing involves creating one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of mark-making techniques.

Paul, Michael, Randy, Sean & Zach of Smash Mouth head to Castle Theater to share their beachy alt-pop music. See details below.

Courtesy MACC

Lounge

Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays

Open Mic 7-10pm, (Weekly)

Down the Hatch

Haui’s

Koholā Brewery

Paia Bay & Coffee Bar

South Shore Tiki Lounge

1913 S. Kīhei Rd.

The Dirty Monkey

Wai Bar

Watercolor paint or printing ink is applied to a plexiglass plate, manipulated with different tools and textures, and printed on paper using a printing press. 11am-4pm. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

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

LEI MAKING - Learn how to make your own lei and gain understanding of their significance, traditional uses, gathering protocols, and how they are used today. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

LIFE DRAWING - Join a unique noninstruction drawing class. For info or reservations, call or text. Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Gallery Lele (Lāhainā); 808-205-1389.

ART CLASSES - Let your inner artist come out! A different theme is offered each day. Wednesdays-Sundays. Island Art Party (Kīhei); 808-419-6020; Islandartparty.com

COCONUT FROND WEAVING - Used to make baskets, mats, jewelry and toys for the keiki. Learn how to make your very own keepsake. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com

COCONUT WEAVING - Discover the basics of palm weaving and its many uses while talking story with Uncle Ron. Fridays, 12-1pm. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

SANDALMAKING WORKSHOP - An experienced sandalmaker will discuss the history of sandalmaking and guide you through the process from choosing leather to lacing up your finished sandals. Refreshments are included. Go online for availability. Good Earth Sandals (Pāʻia); Goodearthsandals.com

CRAFT FAIRS

HONUA KAI CONDOMINIUMSWednesdays & Saturdays, 9am3pm. (Kā‘anapali); 808-268-9822; Mauisfinestcraftfair.com

LAHĀINĀ CANNERY MALL - Fridays & Saturdays, 9am-4pm. (Lāhainā); Lahainaarts.com

Entertainment (Weekly)

Trivia Night 9-11pm, (Weekly) Tripp Wilson 8-10pm, (Weekly)

Tripp Wilson 8-10pm, (Weekly) Tripp Wilson 8-10pm, (Weekly)

Karaoke 7-11:30pm, (Weekly) Karaoke 7-11:30pm, (Weekly) Karaoke 7-11:30pm, (Weekly) Karaoke 7-11:30pm, (Weekly)

Open Mic Night (Weekly) Entertainment (Weekly)

Trivia Night (Weekly) Entertainment (Weekly)

Trivia Night (Weekly)

Karaoke 6pm-close, (Weekly)

LAHĀINĀ GATEWAY CENTER - Sundays, 9am-2pm. (Lāhainā); Mauigiftandcraftfairs.com

MAKAWAO MARKETPLACE - MondaysSaturdays, 10am-3pm. (Makawao); 808-280-5516; Makawaomarketplace.com

MARRIOTT’S MAUI OCEAN CLUBWednesdays, 9am-3pm. (Kā‘anapali); 808-268-9822; Mauisfinestcraftfair.com

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

THE SHERATON MAUI RESORTWednesdays, 9am-3pm. (Kāʻanapali); 808-268-9822; Mauisfinestcraftfair.com

THE WESTIN KAʻANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - Tuesdays & Fridays, 9am-3pm. (Kā‘anapali); 808-268-9822; Mauisfinestcraftfair.com

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

FOODIE

CHAMPAGNE HALE AT THE CLIFF HOUSE - JAN 1 & 2. Set on the beachfront, experience the fine champagnes from the Veuve Clicquot portfolio accompanied by a plethora of freshly-caught seafood dishes. Seating times: 3pm & 5pm. Montage Kapalua Bay (Kapalua); 808-662-6627; Champagne-hale.eventbrite.com

GUIDED CACAO FARM TOUR & CHOCOLATE TASTING - This interactive and educational tour introduces you to cacao trees, hands-on fruit harvesting techniques, and finishes with an exclusive 9-piece tasting of award-winning chocolate. Daily tours happen every half hour between 9am-3:30pm. Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate (Lāhainā); 808-793-6651; Mauichocolatetour.com

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

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FREE DINNER FOR THE HUNGRYProviding nutritious meals to the hungry and homebound in a safe, loving, and supportive environment (no questions asked). MondaysFridays, 5-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 4:305:30pm. Hale Kau Kau (Kīhei); Halekaukau.org

LUANA - Enjoy a taste of Hawai‘i’s modern culture through poke, cocktails, and live music. Sundays-Fridays, 5-9:30pm. Fairmont Kea Lani (Wailea); 808-875-4100; Fairmont-kea-lani.com

SERIOUSLY SANDWICH SUNDAYS! - More than just a sandwich. Made with sweet bread, American cheese, kalua pig, jalapeño-bacon macaroni and cheese, and Alabama-style white bbq sauce on the side. Sundays, 10am. Down the Hatch (Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

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

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

BREAKFAST & COFFEE TOURParticipants connect with both the agricultural history of coffee and the “seed-to-cup” process by strolling through our orchard and experiencing sights, sounds, and smells of a real roasting operation. BYOB. MondaysFridays, 8:30-11:30am. Oʻo Farms (Kula); 808-856-0141; Oofarm.com

COCONUT FARM TASTING TOURDiscover the life cycle of coconut trees and their unique evolution to become the most productive food crop on earth. Learn how to open and taste coconuts at varying stages of maturity, as well as their health benefits and creative culinary applications. Monday-Saturday, 9am, 11:30am & 2pm. Punakea Farms (Lāhainā); 808-269-4455; Punakeapalms.com

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

HALIʻIMAILE DISTILLERY TOUR - Located in the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, they start with local ingredients and distill in

Strickly Vibes (Weekly)

small batches, using unique stills, to create authentic Hawaiian spirits. Tours begin every half hour between 11am-4pm, MondayFriday. Maui Pineapple Tours (Haliʻimaile); 808-665-5491; Mauipineappletour.com

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

WILD FOODS HIKE - Forage with confidence. Internationally-recognized wild food forager Sunny Savage has taught thousands about wild foods. Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. 808-206-8882; Support@ sunnysavage.com; Sunnysavage.com

WINE TASTING - Experience an historic winery where wines are made from estategrown grapes, pineapple, and raspberries. Enjoy wine by the glass, wine flights, wine cocktails and pupus. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Maui Wine (Kula); 808-878-6058; Mauiwine.com

MALA ‘TIL MIDNIGHT - Indulge in “the Kitchen Assassin” Chef Alvin Savella’s raw fish & Wagyu menu. Enjoy selections like spicy ahi poke salad, sashimi, and “the Assassin burger.” Plus select cocktails. Fridays & Saturdays, 10pm-midnight. Mala Tavern (Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com/late-night-menu

MAUI DRAGONFRUIT FARM TOURSOffering multiple tours, like a tropical fruit tasting adventure, along with zipline and aquaball combo tour packages. Contact for availability. Maui Dragon Fruit (Lāhainā); 808-264-6127; Mauidragonfruit.com

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

FOODIE WORKSHOPS

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

MAKAʻAKA LOʻI - Kumu Penny will teach keiki all about kalo (taro), from how to make a loʻi (taro patch) to caring for and cooking. She will also show how to make poi pounders from pohaku (stone) the traditional way. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Maui Hui Malama, 808-244-5911; Mauihui.org

FARMERS MARKETS

HĀNA FARMERS MARKET - Fridays, 3-5pm. (Hāna); Hanafarmersmarket.com

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

FRESH FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am-4pm. (Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com

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

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

LA‘A KEA COMMUNITY FARM - TuesdaysSaturdays, 10am-5pm. (Pāʻia); 808-579-8398; Laakeavillage.org LĀHAINĀ JODO MISSION - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-7pm. (Lāhainā).

LIPOA STREET FARMERS MARKETSaturdays, 8am-12pm. ( Kīhei); 808-298-5813

LIVING EARTH SYSTEMS FARM STAND - Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am3pm; Saturdays, 12-5pm; Sundays, 1-5pm. (Lāhainā); Livingearthsystems.com

MAUI HUB ONLINE FARMERS MARKETSaturdays-Tuesdays, 12 noon-11:55pm. Home delivery & drive-thru pickup options available for South, West, Central, Upcountry Maui and Haʻikū. Grocery delivery: Fridays & Saturdays each week. Mauihub.org

MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sundays, 4-8pm. Kahului Shopping Center parking lot. (Kahului); Mauisundaymarket.com

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

NAPILI FARMERS MARKET - Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-12pm. (Napili); 808-6335060; Napilifarmersmarket.com

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

MAUI COUNTY EVENTS

Available only on Maui at these locations:

MAKAWAO: Polli’s Mexican Restaurant, Pukalani Superette, Rodeo General Store, Stopwatch Bar & Grill, Casanova, Liquor Shack, Hali’imaile General Store

SOUTH SIDE:

Maui Brewing Co, Isana Sushi, Monkeypod Kitchen, Fairmont Kea Lani, Hotel Wailea, Wailea Wine, Wailea Beach Resort, Grand Wailea Resort

WEST SIDE: Mala Tavern, Duckine, Merriman’s, Monkeypod, Island Grocery Depot, Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate

TOWN: Hang Loose Lounge, Esters Fair Prospect, Island Grocery Depot

PAIA: Lima Cocina, Milagros

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

SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am-1pm. (Kīhei); Southmauigardens.com

THE COUNTRY MARKET - TuesdaysSundays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation (Waikapū); 808-633-2464; Mauitropicalplantation.com

UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKETSaturdays, 7-11am. (Pukalani); 808-572-8122; Upcountryfarmersmarket.com

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

COMMUNITY

“SINGING FOR WORLD PEACE” - Jan 1. Come and enjoy an afternoon of singing songs like: Love Can Build A Bridge, Heal The World, Peace Train, Imagine and many more! Light refreshments. Limited to 20. Schedule may vary, text to reserve your spot. 12pm. Baha’i Center (Makawao); 808-871-0866.

'OHANA & KEIKI EXCHANGE - JAN 17. Take what you need, bring what you can. Kids grow, clothes don't. Families can bring new and gentlyused clothes for all genders, sizes from birth to 6xl, toys, books, games, and baby items—and get what others don't need anymore. All items are high quality and sorted before being put out. 7am-12:30pm. Kihei Lutheran Church (Kīhei); Facebook com/OKEMaui

LĀHAINĀ 2ND FRIDAY TOWN PARTY - JAN

13. See the unique nature of this historic town while enjoying a pau hana night of music, art, food and culture. 6-8:30pm. Lāhainā Town, Mauifridays.com

KĪHEI’S 4TH FRIDAY TOWN PARTY - JAN

27. Come to the South Shore of Maui for a town party, with live entertainment, fun activities for keiki and teens, plus local eats and retail shops. 6-9pm. Azeka Shopping Center Mauka (Kīhei); Kiheifridays.com

TOMMY BAHAMA MOVIE NIGHT - Bring your family, friends and low-back beach chairs and enjoy complimentary movies. Go online for movie schedule. Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-9pm. Whalers Village (Kāʻanapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

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Check out the Slack Key show on January 11th featuring Brother Noland along with George Kahumoku & the Show ʻOhana.

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WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS - Join naturalists from the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center and learn all about humpback whales, honu, monk seals, and more Maui wildlife. Wednesdays, 10am-12pm. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

A LOOK AT MISSIONARY LIFE IN A

HAWAIIAN VILLAGE - A recognizable landmark in the heart of historic Lāhainā, the Baldwin Home was built between 1834-35 in what was then referred to as the “missionary compound.” Tours begin every half hour. Self-guided: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am4pm; Candle Lit: Fridays, 5-8pm. Baldwin

Home Museum (Lāhainā); 808-661-3262; Lahainarestoration.org

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

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

MAUI TECHIES MEETUP - JAN 23. Whether you are just beginning or already an expert in your field, or if technology is your hobby, join

in an evening filled with conversations about all things techie. 5-7pm. Gilligans Bar & Grill (Kīhei); 808-868-0988; Gilligansmaui.com

HULA LESSONS - Learn hula and the importance of preserving Hawaiian culture, language, history, and stories through dance. Mondays 11am-12pm. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

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

ʻUKULELE LESSONS - Uncle Ron will teach the basics of the ʻukulele: chords, finger placement, and a few simple tunes. Fridays, 10:30-11:30am. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com

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

PAPA HULA - Discover the art of Hawaiian hula. Lessons include an overview of the music and instruments, the costume, and meaning of dance movements. Fridays, 4-5pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea); 808891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com

KEIKI KINE

TINY HANDS - JAN 17-FEB 7. Using materials such as pastels, clay, paint, and paper that stimulate creative impulses and fuel artistry, children (ages 2.5-5) will learn artistic processes that little hands can manage with help. There will be music,

stories, and lots of fun for all! Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (Makawao); Huinoeau.com

KEIKI CLUB - JAN 21. Learn about the vast sea life of Hawaiʻi with one of Maui Ocean Center’s marine naturalists. Enter to win giveaways and enjoy family friendly festivities! 10-11am. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com

ULTIMATE TODDLER TRAMPOLINE TIMEBring your keiki to burn off that energy while having tons of fun. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Ultimate Air Trampoline Park (Wailuku); 808-214-JUMP; Ultimateairmaui.com

MAKAʻAKA LOʻI - Kumu Penny will teach keiki all about the different aspects of kalo (taro), from how to make a loʻi (taro patch) to caring for and cooking kalo. She will also show how to make poi pounders from pohaku (stone) the traditional way. Students will also learn ecology, sustainability, hydrology, history, art, and much more. *7th Grade & Up. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Maui Hui Malama, Mauihui.org

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

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

BODY IN BALANCE CLASSES - Barre Sculpting & Toning, Aerial Yoga Hammock, Functional Barre, Functional Flexibility and more. View schedule online. Body in Balance at Emerald Plaza (Lāhainā); Bodybalancemaui.com

ENJOY THE RIDE MAUI CLASSES - Mind Body Circle, Spin & Sculpt, Barre, Pilates and more. View schedule online. Enjoy the Ride Maui at Emerald Plaza (Lāhainā); Enjoytheridemaui.com

WAILEA HEALING CENTER CLASSES - Join Bre Wolfe and experience plant medicine, try yoga nidra, or wake up the dance in you in a belly dancing class with Jade Rose. View schedule online. Wailea Healing Center (Wailea); Waileahealingcenter.com

OUTDOOR YOGA - Breathe ocean air as you practice gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques. No experience needed. Taught by an experienced, certified yoga teacher. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8-9:15am. Waipuilani Park (Kīhei); 808-214-2766; Easyyogamaui.com

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT CLASS - Anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s, as well as caregivers are welcome to attend. Free. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11am. Risa Pascal (Kahului); 808281-1224; risa.pascal@gmail.com

THE MANIFESTATION WORKOUT - Learn fundamentals of yogic principles and merge

them with the fun practicality of dance-based fitness. Access to virtual classes is available as well. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am. (Wailea); Joiefullee.com

LOCAL SPORTS

2023 HONOLUA SURF CO. LEGENDS OF THE BAY - JAN 07-31. To promote the growth, competitive success, and positive image of surfing on Maui and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing, administrating the sport, preparing Maui’s youth for a professional career in surfing, and producing champions. Registration closes January 04, 11:59pm. Holding period begins Jan. 7. (Honolua Cave Mile Marker 32, Kapalua); Hsamaui.org

MAUI PADDLE & CANOE CLUBS - Paddling enthusiasts can join clubs across the island to share their love of rowing and the water. A dozen clubs for various skill and experience levels can be found on the North Shore and East, West, and South sides. A list of clubs with contact information can be found at: Mauipaddle.com

PICKLEBALL - Games are played at the following locations: Wailuku’s War Memorial Complex (upper tennis courts), FridaysSundays, 7:45-11am; Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:30-8:30pm; and a novice/beginner only session on Wednesdays, 7:45-10:30am. Lāhainā Civic Center, daily, 7-11am & 4-9:30pm. The Napili Park courts are available daily, 7am-7pm (no set pickleball times). Waipuilani Park in Kīhei, daily, 8am-noon & 4-7pm. Kula Community Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am-noon. Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao, Wednesdays,

Legends of the Bay returns to Honolua! See details on this page.

9-11:30am. Everyone from beginners to experienced players are welcome.

NATURE ADVENTURES

FAMILY TOUR DAYS - JAN 7. Grab the ʻohana, tour the farm while enjoying music and Thai food. 8am-5pm. Maui Nui Farm (Kula); 808-280-6166; Mauinuifarm.com FARM TOURS - JAN 14. Meet friendly animals, see how food grows, and learn

how to start a garden. Offers support in designing, building, and maintaining a school, backyard, or community garden. 9-11am. The Maui Farm (Makawao); 808-579-8271; Themauifarm.org

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FARM TOUR - Visit a working farm and learn about stewardship models of soil fertility, composting, animal husbandry, and beekeeping. Learn about the social behavior and importance of bees at the beehive observation and savor the experience as you indulge in tasting three varieties of honey. Call for availability. Maui Bees (Kula); 808-280-6652; Mauibees.com

ZIPLINING - Choose a family-friendly zipline adventure or one of Maui’s longest, highest, and fastest zipline experiences. Daily. Maui Tropical Plantation (Waikapū); 808-633-2464; info@ mauizipline.com; Mauitropicalplantation.com

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

BEE TOUR - Join a unique and immersive look into the world of honeybees. Explore the internal workings of bee hives with an experienced beekeeper. Mondays-Fridays, 9am, 11am & 1pm. The Maui Bee Tour & Lāhainā Honey Co. (Lāhainā); 808-793-4660; Mauibeetour.com

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

SUGAR MUSEUM TOUR - Explore and learn about sugar and plantation history. Exhibits depict 168 years of “King Sugar,” a chapter in Maui’s history that impacted the island’s landscape and multiculturalism. MondaysThursdays, 10am-2pm. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum (Puʻunene); Sugarmuseum.com

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

CASUAL DAIRY TOUR - Meet working dairy goats, dogs, and cats. See modern milking machines and view inside the dairy operations for a quick glimpse into the cheese making process. End the tour with a small sampling of some mouthwatering cheeses. TuesdaysSaturdays, 9:30am-3pm. Surfing Goat Dairy (Kula); 808-878-2870; Surfinggoatdairy.com

TROPICAL EXPRESS TRAM TOUR - All aboard the Tropical Express! Loop around the lagoon and cruise through parts of the plantation on this scenic tram ride. Smell the flowers, see the fresh fruit, hear the stories, and ask questions. TuesdaysSundays, 10am-4pm. Maui Tropical

Plantation

VOLUNTEERING

PULEHU ROAD CLEANUP EVENT - JAN 7. Assist in offloading collected materials at the Malama Maui Nui transfer & disposal station, join Pulehu Posse at the top of the road, or Full Circle Ocean Gear at the bottom and stage materials for pick up on the roadside. 8-11am. Register online for team meet up locations. Malamamauinui.org/volunteer

WAIHEʻE COASTAL DUNES & WETLAND

REFUGE - JAN 21. Join Scott Fisher, Hawaiʻi Land Trust’s chief conservation officer, for a guided interpretive hike. Learn about the area’s history, geology, and ecology while walking along the shoreline trail. 9am. Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes Base Yard (Waiheʻe); 808-744-AINA; Hilt.org

MAUI CAT LOUNGE VOLUNTEERS - Do you like kittens? Volunteers help with cleaning and sanitizing the cat room, scooping litter, giving the cats food and water, performing wellness checks and other projects. Sign up online. Maui Cat Rescue (Kahului); Mauicatrescue.org

FARM VOLUNTEERING - In search of hands and hearts to help with projects around the farm. Gardening, animal care, carpentry, repair and maintenance, invasive plant removal, and more. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am. Leilani Farm Sanctuary (Haʻikū); 808298-8544; Leilanifarmsanctuary.org

MĀLAMA HAWAIʻI VOLUNTOURISM

PROGRAM - Learn about Maui’s rich history by measuring, describing, photographing, and transcribing historic artifacts and documents from Lāhainā’s past, including the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, Missionary, Whaling, and Sugar Plantation eras. Tuesdays & Thursdays. (Lāhainā); Lahainarestoration.org

THE MAUI FARM’S PROGRAMSIndividuals can participate in gardening, work in the plant nursery, farm or garden-related service project, carpentry, farm structure repairs, welding, mural design, planting, equipment work, or assist with fundraising events, and various marketing efforts. Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-12pm. The Maui Farm (Makawao); 808-579-8271; Themauifarm.org

EVENING CHORES AND MILKING - Live the life of a goat farmer. Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn about goat cheeses and how they

are made. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3:30pm. Surfing Goat Dairy (Kula); 808-878-2870; Surfinggoatdairy.com

WEED AND POT CLUB - Volunteers will help to maintain the public native Hawaiian plant garden by weeding and then potting up plants in the nursery. Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30am. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (Kahului); 808249-2798; MNBG.org

OLOWALU CULTURAL RESERVE - Learn about the environment and the culture of Native Hawaiian land and practices, while mālama ‘āina. Help to preserve the biodiversity and beauty of the reef. Sign up online. Kipukaolowalu.com

HONOKOWAI VALLEY - Beneath the foliage lie numerous archeological sites, including homes, farms, trails, and heiaus. Join regular maintenance projects dedicated to preserving the valley. Saturdays. Maui Cultural Land (Lāhainā); 808-276-5593; EkoluMCL@hawaii. rr.com; Mauiculturallands.org

LIVE MUSIC CENTRAL

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

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

MAUI COFFEE ATTIC - Daily: various times. (Wailuku); 808-250-9555; Mauicoffeeattic.com

NORTH

DOLLIES NORTH SHORE - Periodically: 7-9pm. (Pāʻia); 808-579-9070; Dolliespizzanorthshore.com

FARM STAND FOOD TRUCK COURT - Fri: 6-9pm. (Spreckelsville).

HERITAGE HALL - Fridays, 8-11pm. (Pāʻia); Drnat.com

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

PĀ‘IA BAY COFFEE BAR - Tue-Sat: 5-7pm. Sun: 11am-1pm. (Pāʻia); 808-578-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com

SOUTH

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

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

HALE KAVA - Sat & Sun: 8-10pm. (Kīhei); 808-344-0427

LUANA - Wed-Sat: 5-8pm. (Wailea); 808-8754100; Fairmont-kea-lani.com

MAUI BREWING CO. - Daily: 6:30-8:30pm. (Kīhei); 808-201-2337; Mauibrewingco.com

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN - Daily: 122pm & 6-8pm. (Wailea); 808-891-2322; Monkeypodkitchen.com

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

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

OHANA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLDaily: 6-9:30pm. (Kīhei); 808-868-3247; Ohanaseafoodbarandgrill.com

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

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

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

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

UPCOUNTRY

AUMAKUA KAVA LOUNGE - Wed & Sat: 7:30-9:30pm. (Pāʻia); Aumakuakava.com

MAHALO ALE WORKS - Mon & Thu: 6-8pm; Sun: 5-7pm. (Makawao); Mahaloaleworks.com

POINT CAFE - Sundays-Wednesdays, 4:306:30pm. (Kula); 808-877-0009; Oceanvodka.com

WEST

CANE & CANOE - Daily: 4-9pm. (Kapalua); 808-662-6627; Montagehotels.com

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

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

DUKE’S BEACH HOUSE - Daily: 5:30-8pm. (Kā‘anapali); 808-662-2900; Dukesmaui.com

FLEETWOOD’S ON FRONT ST. - Daily: 3-4:30pm & 7:30-9:30pm. (Lāhainā); 808-6696425; Fleetwoodsonfrontstreet.com

HANA HOU BAR - Daily: 4:30-6:30pm. (Kapalua); 808-662-6627; Montagehotels.com

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

HULA GRILL - Sun-Wed: 2-4pm & 6:30-9pm. (Kā‘anapali); 808-667-6636; Hulagrillkaanapali.com

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

JAVA JAZZ - Daily: 7-10pm. (Honokowai); 808-667-0787; Javajazzmaui.com

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

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

MALA OCEAN TAVERN - Daily: 2-4pm. (Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com

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

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

THE POUR HOUSE RESTAURANT - FriSun: 5-9pm. (Kapalua); 808-214-5296; Thepourhousekapalua.com

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

To see a full list of events visit our website at calendar.mauitimes.org Submit your upcoming events to shan@mauitimes.org

(Waikapū); 808-633-2464; Mauitropicalplantation.com

Randall be rocking it out at Maui Brewing & South Shore Tiki Lounge, check him out!

Jack Grace Photography

Black Pearl Astrology

By Daisy Finch

JANUARY FORECAST

Every new year there is hopefulness in the air and an opportunity for a fresh start. 2023 however, starts out with a Mercury retrograde beginning on December 29 and continuing all the way until January 18th. Mercury is the planet of communication, ideas, learning and technology. When Mercury is retrograde, it isn’t the most ideal time to start something new. The energy of Mercury retrograde is in contrast to the common New Year’s resolution “Let’s make big changes!” vibe. Very often, we make new year’s resolutions in reaction to the indulgence we have had over the holidays, and may even come from a place of guilt. The good news is that it is the perfect time to give yourself a break. Take the first 18 days of the month to do things that are more conducive during a Mercury retrograde. This would include activities such as reviewing paperwork, returning something you borrowed or bought, revisiting a podcast you wanted to listen to again, or remembering something you forgot to do. Finish up any unfinished business and tie up loose ends for anything that may have been left incomplete from last year. And most importantly, give yourself the time and space to recover from the holidays. By taking the time to feel some completion before charging forward you will hopefully feel more centered and ready for the year ahead.

On January 6th, there will be a Full Moon in the sign of Cancer. Themes related to the sign of Cancer include emotional connections and bonds, nurturing, family, safety, and belonging. For a few days leading up to and after the Full Moon, emotions can be heightened. This can be a time when we reflect on the holidays and are thankful for the family we have and appreciate. It can also bring up sadness and a sense of loss for loved ones we miss or for a family we wish we had. This can be a good time to make amends or resolve things, as it will be happening during the Mercury retrograde. The holidays can be stressful with expectations and demands. We are on the go most of the time and the Full Moon in Cancer is an opportunity to reflect and explore your feelings. The feelings that emerge when we spend time with people that make us feel cared for, supported and accept us for who we really are, are vital for our emotional wellbeing.

Later in the month on January 21, a few days after Mercury starts moving forward again, there will be a New Moon in Aquarius. This is a wonderful time to plant the seeds for something you would like to see come to fruition in 2023, and to start making forward progress. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for a fresh start right after the retrograde when we had time to reflect, tie up loose ends, and explore our feelings. The planet Saturn rules the sign of Aquarius and can be supportive in starting up something that is sustainable for the long haul. Good things come to those who wait and consistently put the work in. Most importantly, create a plan for something that makes you feel good, because if it feels good, you will most likely be able to stick with it. Set the foundation you are going to build on, working steadily towards whatever you want to accomplish this year. Venus will also be involved with the New Moon, and themes related to commitment and responsibility in relationships could very well come up.

SUN/RISING SIGN HOROSCOPES

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

ARIES (MAR 21- APR 19)

Although you have no problem doing things solo, it’s a good time to create cohesive collaborations. Group endeavors can be fulfilling and bring about tangible results.

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

It can be easy to get stuck in the same uninspiring work environment. Make time this year to find the work that lights you up and gives you the security you crave without sacrificing your creative spark.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 20)

There has been a focus on the direction of your life and of your purpose in the world. Take what you have learned and forge a new path ahead in alignment with your curiosity and keen intellect.

CANCER (JUN 21 - JUL 22)

You are in tune when nurturing and connecting with others. Are your relationships giving you the emotional support, comfort, and safety you need?

LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22)

Do you have the freedom and support to shine within your committed relationships? You may feel a new or renewed commitment if it’s a good fit.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Make sure your heart is in the work you do. Find a work atmosphere that appreciates your unique talents.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Now is the time to plant the seeds for more pleasurable pursuits in the year ahead. Remember, a key component to a healthy relationship is fun.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

The feelings run deep in your inner circle. Spending time with those you can trust brings you the safety you desire.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Keeping up a solid daily routine can give you the freedom to fully soar in your pursuits of doing what you love.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

Little by little you have been putting in the hard work and it’s starting to pay off. Your talents have true potential for prosperity. You are your greatest resource.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

The hard work is paying off for you personally. Focus on creative endeavors and having fun and this year should seem much lighter than last.

PISCES (FEB 18 - MAR 20)

After so many social engagements it is time to turn inwards. Create new routines that nurture your soul. Perhaps turning your phone off, reading a book, and going to bed early.

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