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By Deborah Caulfield Rybak

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Enthusiasm over the new owners of A&B’s agricultural lands runs high, though almost nothing is known about them

Mahi Pono is one of many subsidiary companies

T

o hear the hosannas from members of Maui’s progressive community, Christmas came early this year with Alexander & Baldwin’s sale of some 41,000 acres of former sugarcane lands to a mainland company for $262 million, or about $6,400 an acre.

So long Big Bad A&B, the water-guzzling, crop-burning, pesticide-spraying, plantation-era relic. In its place, a company calling itself Mahi Pono (translation: to grow or cultivate morally or properly), the corporate love child of a union between Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board and a California-based agricultural company called Pomona Farming.

Within days, the coconut wireless thrummed with good news about the new owners. No GMO crops, existing A&B leases with Monsanto would not be renewed, community activists were being recruited for jobs.

What wasn’t discussed was the question: Who are these guys?

When I asked happy-dancing sale celebrants, their simple answer was “Not Alexander & Baldwin!” When I pressed, I was advised to stop being so negative (huh?), stow the “skepticism,” or “try wait” for the answer to reveal itself.

The go-to guy on this sale is Hawai‘i’s former Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui, now vice-president at Strategies 360, a public affairs, communications, and research firm.

Tsutsui said Friday that he began working with Pomona Farming six months ago to help them with the purchase.

When I asked, “Who are these guys?”

Tsutsui was apologetic: “I don’t know exactly who the principals will be for the new Mahi Pono entity.”

However, he was unwavering in his support of the company. “I’m not going to go sell our community a bag of damaged goods! I feel very comfortable in their willingness to be a partner in our community.”

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But surely, he met someone during the past six months.

“We have confidentiality agreements, so I can’t disclose the principals,” Tsutsui explained. “I can say their whole goal is to have a local team at work, so it’s going to be locally operated. They are coming to town [this] week to meet with different folks, so I’ll have them respond to that.”

So, while I waited, I Googled. There is very little to say about our new neighbor, Pomona Farming/Mahi Pono, now the largest landowner on Maui. Pomona is only 21 months old; Mahi Pono, less than a month. The story actually starts with a company called Trinitas.

Back in 2008, three San Mateo County friends with commercial real estate and investment backgrounds, but no farming experience – William Hooper, Ryon Paton, and Kirk Hoiberg – took money from friends and family and bought raw land around the small town of Oakdale, 33 miles southeast of Stockton, to plant almond orchards.

They gave their enterprise a spiritual name: Trinitas. As Paton explained in a corporate video, “The three principals of Trinitas share a common Christian faith and that Christian faith is the underpinning for how we treat each other, how we treat our farming team and how we treat the outside community. We feel we have a higher calling of sorts that makes us responsible for how we do what we do and for what we do. " Trinitas expertly rode the wave of the ensuing almond boom and offered more and more investment offerings with names like Trinityfirst Investments and Trinitas Almond Partners I, II, and III, entities that control dozens of subsidiary properties like Buckeye Orchard, and 445 Ranch. Some aren’t so agricultural. In mid-December a new LLC called TI Aviation was registered in California to Trinitas Farming, LLC.

While the holdings are easily identified – some 60 of them in all – determining who is in charge is difficult, despite Paton’s claim in the same corporate video that “there is a commitment to transparency and accountability from the top to the bottom.”

No names are associated with any entity, except for Hooper, Paton and Hoiberg – and that’s only with some companies. Even that is mysterious: Currently, bio pages for the three on the Trinitas website have been removed. (By comparison, publicly-held Alexander and Baldwin has similar interlocking companies and subsidiaries, but finding the names of dozens of executives and members of the board of directors is a snap.)

However, thanks to a source I’ll call Deep Keyboard, the bio page was retrieved. Not much there is surprising as background for guys involved in venture capital. Hoiberg and Paton both worked for the CB Richard Ellis real estate giant in its Global Corporate Services unit. Hooper co-owned and operated the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Hoiberg is a Harvard Business School grad. Hooper attended Stanford Business School and Paton, the University of California at Berkeley.

The extremely low-profile company generated publicity as it grew, not all of it positive. In 2014, as the California drought worsened, big growers like Trinitas came under fire for their water use in several news stories. Paton and Hoiberg subsequently appeared in a story about Trinitas’ vision. Hoiberg described he and his friends as “sponsors of investment opportunities.” Paton said Trinitas had been “unfairly characterized as the poster child for groundwater abuse” and maintained “We are good stewards of the land.” Hooper said nothing for the article at all.

In 2017, Trinitas partnered with the Canadian pension fund PSP and launched a new set of companies. Tp Pomona LLC (Pomona was a Roman goddess of fruitful

abundance) was established as a subsidiary of Trinitas Partners. Tp Pomona’s 16 subsidiaries include Pomona Farming, LLC, which purchased the A&B land through subsidiary Mahi Pono.

In its brief existence, Pomona Farming – based in Redwood City near San Francisco – has established a basic website. It lists clients (various nut distributors, Sunkist, 7-11, among others) and philanthropies such as Future Farmers of America and the American Cancer Society. Its “About Us” section contains no names at all, although Hoiberg’s LinkedIn page lists him as a Pomona Farming director.

Maui Pono registered with the State of Hawai‘i on December 6. It also registered “Mahi Pono,” “Mahi Pono Agricultural Products,” Mahi Pono Farms,” and “Mahi Pono Maui Produce.” Its president is Ann Chin, who so far has only communicated through a Honolulu PR firm. Chin, per her LinkedIn account, is a chartered financial analyst. She worked at several San Francisco venture capital firms before joining Trinitas.

Perhaps more information will emerge after an owners’ delegation visits Maui this week to meet with various “lawmakers and other stakeholders,” according to Tsutsui.

“I’m going to be meeting with them,” Maui Tomorrow Executive Director Albert Perez acknowledged during a phone interview. “I’m cautiously optimistic from what I’ve heard so far.

Perez hasn’t found much information about the new owners either, but he wasn’t bothered. “Look,” he said, “We’ve been traumatized as a community by dealing with A&B. They’d tell us one thing and then do another behind the scenes. So I think it’s time to take a breath. These new people do own the land. Let’s give them a chance to be good actors. They’re reaching out to us. That’s encouraging.”

Tsutsui sees the sale as “a once-in-ageneration type of opportunity to really preserve the whole central plain, to bring agriculture back to Maui, and to do it in a pono way that is respectful to different cultural practices, that is respectful to the land and water, doing soil remediation, managing pesticide use, the commitment to using non-GMO. I am passionate about that stuff. I want to help them succeed, because I think the alternatives are pretty bad.

“My hope is that the community doesn’t pre-judge. I’m really hopeful that this is something the entire community can be proud about and that it can bring back agriculture. I’m excited. This is a totally new entity. I know that scares some people, but that’s why I want to continue to help them get the message out there to bring people together.” ■ axel@mauitime.com + @axelbeers For more news articles, visit: mauitime.com/news

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by Axel Beers

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THE DEC. 27 COUNCIL MEETING WAS SO 2018.

HERE’S TO A BETTER 2019 2018 would not go gentle into the night, and the restless popping of firecrackers chattered into Tuesday like the last gasps of a year with unfinished business. But finally – and with many BANGs to herald it in – 2019 arrived. Take a breath of fresh air.

You’re gonna need it to keep up.

You see, Maui is changing, and while good people took time off to celebrate the holiday season, the forces of change did not. And if you haven’t been keeping up, it’s time to catch up, because here’s the thing: Change will leave you behind… and some forces of change are OK with that.

Here’s an example. On Dec. 27, at 9am at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku, the Maui County Council convened for a mockery of a public hearing in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The so-called-public hearing was called following a marathon two-day council meeting earlier in December, in which contentious legislation advanced in the twilight of the council’s lame-duck session. Three major bill packages were at stake: an additional $40-million appropriation for the Wailuku Civic Complex project, an amendment to the Pa‘ia-Ha‘iku Community Plan, and an amendment to the Kihei-Makena Community Plan.

Public testimony on these and other issues during a Dec. 11 meeting consumed an entire day, and when the council reconvened, public hearings were requested for the three contested bill packages before final votes could be cast for passage.

Rather than referring the bills to accommodate hearings that are reasonable to the public, at a time and place in the affected community, outgoing Council Chair Mike White chose to squeeze the agenda items a time of his convenience: 9am, between Christmas and New Year’s, at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.

Attendance was low on both sides of the council chambers. Five councilmembers – White, Carroll, Crivello, Sugimura, and Hokama – were present; Atay, Cochran,

Guzman, and King were excused. Fewer than 30 members of the public spread across the council chambers to testify and watch the lameduck half-council make its last pushes, with just days of decision-making power left on the calendar. Many members of the public testified for the matters to be deferred, and pleaded for better efforts at including the public.

“Move this meeting, this hearing, to the community of Pa‘ia and Ha‘iku so our community can give better input and enjoy the rest of our new years and holidays,” said one testifier from Pa‘ia. “There’s a lot of issues in Pa‘ia... The lifestyle gon’ change drastically. We need to slow down.”

“Your average local person who’s going to live with the results in Wailuku is not following these meetings,” another noted in their testimony on the $40-million Wailuku Civic Complex appropriation. “They are busy working, keeping their families together, but [an evening meeting could be] one more chance for folks to understand what is being planned.”

Indeed, the West Central Wailuku census tract had the lowest median household income on Maui in the 2008-2012 and 2013-2017 datasets. These are the kinds people who would be profoundly impacted by the civic complex, yet likely can’t make it to weekday council meetings. ”I do agree with those who say that final consideration of spending $80-plus million should be an evening meeting with the actual

current plan,” she added. “This is kind of the intention of everyone that testified.Yet it seems, just to be efficient, this one meeting with everything stacked on it, that’s during the daytime, has been substituted for that intention. It is not what people have been asking for.”

The testifier requested evening meetings in the community, and that action be deferred until these meetings could be held. In her experience with such community meetings, “There were people there that I’ve never seen before in my life because they work during the day and you do get to hear from our silent majority when you meet the evening.”

Other members of the public were more straightforward.

“As has been said many times, was this made for your own convenience and your own ego in rushing this through?” one asked.

“You have bare quorum, you have councilmembers that boycotted this meeting because they know that it’s wrong. Look at the gallery.

Does this represent your community? Basically this is like a big middle finger to the community saying ‘We don’t care what you think.’”

In the end, only one bill package was referred for further input, the amendment to the Pa‘ia-Ha‘iku Community Plan (outgoing Councilmember Stacy Crivello, Moloka‘i, made the motion). Bill packages for the additional $40-million Wailuku Civic Complex and the amendment to the Kihei-Makena community plan passed.

“I’m comfortable that we’ve done a great deal to try to get people involved,” lame-duck Council Chair Mike White said in comments before passing the civic complex appropriation.

“Everybody should have their input, but as you all know one of the biggest challenges that we face here is that not everybody is paying attention to what we’re doing and so it is difficult when people finally find out about something and they come back and want to learn more about it,” White said, with signature supremacy.

When the Chair of the Maui County Council stacks the deck against the public by hurrying last-minute meetings and hearings into inconvenient times, then says the problem is that the community doesn’t pay attention, is it a call for education or just elitism?

“Whenever you do something, it is nev-

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er enough,” Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura acknowledged, before determining the public input thus far was good enough for her to vote for passage.

“It’s always tough at this point in time isn’t it, Chairman?” Councilmember Riki Hokama later opined. “This council took an oath until the end of January 1 to uphold and exercise their responsibilities,” he said before voting aye on the Kihei-Makena Community Plan amendment.

(Note: On the subject of “responsibilities,” MauiTime reported in October 2018 that as of that point in the year, Hokama was the second-most truant councilmember, missing 24 percent of them; White was the most truant.)

Well, thankfully, (as I write this) Jan. 1 is today. Hopefully the new council, which holds its organizing meeting as we go to press on Jan. 2, will uphold their responsibilities with a dedication to community service and respect for the public voice.

Regardless, the end of 2018 shows that there are powers-that-be that aren’t waiting for you to make it to your seat at the table. The politicians paying lip service to “preserving identity” and “providing opportunities” are the same ones rushing legislation and unwilling to hold truly accessible public meetings…You know, where the public and representatives could actually have a dialogue about what that identity means or the kinds of opportunities communities really want and need.

When the second-to-last testifier stepped to the podium, she seemed dizzied by the speed of the entire process: “If I feel disenfranchised and I feel disconnected from what’s happening in my community, then the average person, who is just getting by, who can’t take off of work, who doesn’t have the flexibility my job offers me – there’s no way they could be here to testify... I’m disappointed that you could be taking action today that affects the place that I live and work in, and I don’t know about it to get involved and make an informed decision.”

It’s hearing testimony like this – while politicians lie in wait with the showstopping gong, ready to push them off the stage in order to check the boxes to ram decisions through – that concerns me the most for our local democracy. Will she be back to testify another day, I wonder, or did she leave just as disenfranchised as when she approached the mic?

Anyway, it’s a new year. So here’s a resolution: Nobody gets left behind. Let’s make 2019 the year we keep up, and include all of our voices in the choices directing the future of Maui. As it goes, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you’re probably on the menu.” Happy New Year. ■ editor@mauitime.com + @axelbeers

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by Suzanne Kayian

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Good girl, Dottie!

DOTTIE THE DOG EARNS $10K FOR MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY

“I cannot describe the joy and relief I felt. I sobbed while she licked my tears away. She healed me in a way no hospital ever could.”

Tempongko said being able to hold her pet gave her strength and comfort and her condition started to improve.

Tempongko was able to join her family in O‘ahu where Wally stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for one month. Both the baby and Tempongko are healthy today.

They presented MHS the $10,000 check on December 5. In addition to the grant for MHS, Tempongko won a shopping spree from Petco.

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A Maui woman has won a $10,000 grant for the Maui Humane Society by sharing her story about how her dog helped her family get through a harrowing ordeal after the birth of their son.

The grant was made possible as part of the Petco Foundation’s annual Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, Petco announced 51 Holiday Wishes grant recipients from across the country for a total of $755,000 in awards to support the year-round lifesaving efforts of animal welfare organizations.

In her submission, Josephine Tempongko said the night she went into labor, her 4-year-old dog Dottie, whom she adopted from MHS, curled up in her lap next to her bump and wouldn’t leave her side.

“Dottie is a shy girl and… this was the first time in all the years since I adopted her that she’d behaved this way,” she said. “My husband was convinced that Dottie sensed something was coming.”

Complications arose immediately after Tempongko’s son, Wally, was born. “The delivery was extremely difficult for both of us,” Tempongko said. “Not even 24-hoursold, my son was diagnosed with a lifethreatening case of bacterial meningitis.”

The newborn had to be airlifted to O‘ahu to receive medical treatment, while Tempongko remained hospitalized. “My husband flew with our baby, but I had to stay behind until I was well enough to travel,” she said. “My kidneys and liver were in distress, I needed two blood transfusions, and my blood pressure was out of control. I

was in tremendous pain from a torn pelvic ligament that made it impossible for me to stand and walk. I was sicker than I’d ever been, and my seriously ill baby was in a hospital on another island, far away from me where I could not reach him. My heart was broken into a million pieces.”

The new mom said that the turning point during the stressful time was when her neighbor asked if she could bring Dottie to visit in the hospital. “I don’t know if I fully realized just how important Dottie was to me until the moment I saw her running toward my wheelchair, her whole body shaking with excitement,” Tempongko said.

Beverly Gannon celebrated Hali‘imaile General Store’s 30 year anniversary in October with a fundraising campaign benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Maui.

HGS owner and chef Gannon celebrated Hali‘imaile General Store’s momentous anniversary by creating a donation matching program for restaurant guests at both Hal‘iimaile General Store and Gannon’s Restaurant.

“We were so excited that the Maui community came to both of our restaurants to donate to this amazing organization” said Gannon. “Our goal was to involve our guests in participating in a worthwhile cause, while celebrating our 30 years on Maui in a meaningful way.”

Gannon presented a $30,000 check to the Maui Boys and Girls Club – $15,000 donated by guests of HGS and Gannon’s, and a $15,000 contribution match from Bev and Joe Gannon. 100 percent of the donation will go towards programs and supplies directly affecting kids that are members of Boys and Girls Club of Maui.

Bev and Joe selected the location of HGS because of its proximity to their home; their original concept was a take-away deli and a kitchen to serve their growing catering company. “On our opening night, October 14, 1988, 150 people came to the door requesting a seat!” Gannon said. “They wanted a restaurant! I had never worked in a restaurant in my life! I had only one bartender and two cooks – no servers or dishwashers. We all looked at each other and knew the next day things had to change. On October 15, 1988, Hali’imaile General Store became a restaurant.” ■

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SOUNDS LIKE A DEAL TO ME Maybe it was the Triple Breakfast Stacks McGriddles that lured Anthony Andrew Gallagher, 23, to the drive-thru lane at a Port St. Lucie, Florida, McDonald’s to satisfy his hungries on the morning of Dec. 16. But when it came time to pay, the Associated Press reported, Gallagher offered the dude in the window a bag of weed instead of cold, hard cash.

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the floor manager to ask how often such a discovery happens and was told he’d never heard of it before. Antosh has not had the pearl appraised, but early estimates say it could be worth $2,000 to $4,000.

UNUSUAL TASTES Karen Kaheni, 42, of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, is a heavy smoker, puffing on 60 to 80 cigarettes a day. But as she watches TV in the evening, Kaheni also eats eight cigarette butts. And, as a side dish, she eats about 9 ounces of chalk every week. Her odd addictions are related to Pica, she told the Mirror, a condition that involves eating things that aren’t really food. “I have no idea what triggered it,” she said. “It isn’t so much the taste of the cigarette butts or the chalk that I like – it’s more the texture and the crunch.” When she runs out of either item, “I get quite agitated and my mouth begins to water.”

Kaheni hasn’t consulted a doctor about her addiction, claiming she is too embarrassed, but she has discovered a Facebook page for others who suffer from Pica: “It makes me feel like less of a weirdo – less like I’m going mad,” Kaheni said.

REDNECK CHRONICLES Call it a dangerous case of mistaken identity: The Helena (Montana) Independent Record reported that a 27-year-old man was shot at multiple times on Dec. 16 after being mistaken for Big Foot. The unidentified man told police he was setting up targets for shooting on federal land when bullets struck the ground nearby. He ran for cover, then confronted the shooter, who said the first man “was not wearing orange and thought he was Big Foot,” said Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton. The cryptid impersonator described the shooter’s vehicle to police but didn’t want to press charges, asking only that the shooter be lectured about safe shooting.

WAIT, WHAT? Jim Alexander, 41, and Betina Bradshaw, 54, of Torquay, Devon, England, are planning a Christmas feast for family and friends. On the menu: deer, pheasant, rabbits, badgers... all roadkill. Alexander, a trained butcher, has collected nearly 50 fresh animal corpses over the past year.

“I know people will think it’s unusual, but really it just makes sense,” Alexander told Metro News. Bradshaw says her family refers to him as a serial killer, but he has gradually won her over to the idea of eating roadkill. “The first few times he brought a deer home he told me it was for the dog... Obviously, you turn your nose up a bit at the start, but now it doesn’t bother me at all,” she said. Alexander said his odd collecting habits have drawn the attention of police, but “once they realize I’m doing nothing wrong, they are fine, and one even helped me lift an animal into the van,” he said. ■

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‘We Can All Use More Laughter and Fun’ Talking story with conscious comedian and YouTube star JP Sears

By Alex Mitchell P Sears, America’s newest favorite ginger, is regarded as a YouTube superstar. His hysterical sketch-comedy videos about things like, “How to Be Ultra Spiritual,” “First World Problems,” and “How To Take Yoga Photos For Instagram” have earned him more than 767-thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel, and over 11-million views on videos like “If Meat Eaters Acted Like Vegans.”

Read, laugh, and learn more about what JP Sears thinks about Maui’s “Rainbow People,” conscious comedy, and the nuances of modern day spirituality trends.

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For your Maui show, will you be performing comedy, motivational speaking, or a combination?

It will very much be stand-up comedy.

It’s like my videos in the sense that it will be comedy, but it will be a different expression than the videos because they are based on performing for the camera, and typically in more of a sketch comedy type of scenario.

My stand up is more three dimensional, where the comedy takes on a much more appropriate form for the stage. I’ll be telling stories rather than acting out sketches.

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Will your show be appropriate for all ages?

Well, this depends on how bad of a parent we’re talking to here [laughing]. I would say it’s PG-13. There won’t be an over abundance of dirty language, but there will be times that I will speak like an adult.

In the ‘About Us’ section of your website, it says: ‘JP Sears is a YouTuber, comedian, emotional healing coach, author, speaker, world traveler, and curious student of life.

His work empowers people to live more meaningful lives.’

How do you think your work empowers people to live more meaningful lives?

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Well, I send messages within my comedy, and the messages are typically intended to be messages of self discovery so that people can get to know themselves a little bit more, shed some layers of their ego, and hopefully laugh while that happens. I don’t think anyone has ever gone to their doctor and been told that they need to laugh less. We can all use more laughter and fun in this mysterious adventure called life.

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In regards to your YouTube videos, do you have a personal favorite? Mine is ‘If Meat Eaters Acted Like Vegans.’

Yep. I would say ‘How To Get Offended’ would probably be my personal favorite. It carries with it a message that is just so rel-

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evant to the parlance of our times. I love the comedy in it, and I just love the unapologetic message that the video carries. Actually, Alex, in the spirit ‘If Meat Eaters Acted Like Vegans,’ I just filmed a new video about the ‘Carnivore Diet.’

I’m curious, have you heard of that? [laughing]

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No. [laughing] Tell me about it.

It’s actually a TREND. I’m not even joking. The Carnivore Diet is when you eat nothing but meat; no lettuce, no fruit, it’s literally only meat. It’s gotten a lot of traction, it’s like reverse veganism. Similar to what I portray in the ‘If Meat Eaters Acted Like Vegans: video – which was actually a joke... Now, there’s people actually eating this way.

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Do you write all of your sketches for the YouTube videos? Are you the sole writer, or do you have a team?

Yeah. I am the sole writer. In my opinion, writing the videos, and performing stand up, that’s the sacred garden of my creativity; I don’t want anyone else in there.

It actually feels like that when you watch your videos, and they appear to derive from your complete opinion. It’s cool to know that, be-

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cause it’s not the case with many other internet and stand-up comedians. I’m wondering what kind of experiences or ‘spiritual scenarios’ you have had in the past. Are you a vegan? Are you a yogi? How have these video ideas come into your mind?

I lived in Encinitas (Calif.) for 10 years. Encinitas is very much on par with Maui, Sedona (Ariz.), Boulder (Colo.); it’s one of those spiritual hubs. It attracts so many wonderful conscious people who are very active with their personal and spiritual growth, and indeed I was very immersed in the culture. I still am.

I had a lot of amazing growth happen. Everything I portray in videos, that some think I’m making fun of – it’s all important stuff to me. Yet, after about 10 years, I started to realize my ego is really gratifying itself through the various facets of my spiritual practice.

So, what I discovered is that the path I’m taking to find myself is also becoming the path that I’m losing myself on. When I portray these things, it’s not because they aren’t important to me, it’s because they are important enough that I want to help myself and other people shed the shadow that can attach itself to beautiful self-growth practices. Like, ‘Hey, I’m more vegan than you.

I’ve been vegan longer, I meditate longer each day.’ Instead of being pulled in that direction where we think we’re going to our heart and soul, I like to help people become aware of that so we can let our practices in the way of our Self.

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This is actually leading to my next question. Do you think entitlement is one of the biggest nuances of new age communities?

It kind of sneaks up, right? People have this honest desire to learn more about themselves, and sometimes it does become some kind of competitive and strangely trendy type of entitlement...

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Well, I certainly wouldn’t discount that, Alex. I think entitlement is definitely a factor. In my opinion, one of the biggest nuances is the need for significance. It’s one of the factors that can start to create murky waters in one’s self-growth practice. And when I say need for significance, I’m not talking about the Ego’s point of view. Like, ‘I’m bigger than you, I’m more than you are, I’m better than you, I’m more spiritual than you.’

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Have you ever been to Burning Man?

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I have not. But, as of late, I have been getting a lot of pressure to go.

Do you drink kombucha?

Ha! Yes, I do.

I suggest that you go to Maui Kombucha when you’re here on Maui. It’s a super cool community, and I think you’ll feel very familiarly happy there. Personally, I am not a vegan, but I love vegan food.

Same with me, I’m not vegan.

My wife is, but I love everything vegan food has to offer. Thanks for the recommendation!

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If you had a friend trying to ‘reach their highest potential,’ what would you suggest for them? Let’s say this friend is one that’s constantly going to all the stuff; sacred sound baths, yoga, meditations, etc.

There’s a lot of that here on Maui, so with your motivational coaching, how would you begin to help this friend?

I would encourage her to move further out of her comfort zone. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with going to all the sound baths and community gatherings all the time, but sometimes that becomes a shelter where all it does it nurture the need for self comfort. If someone can go to a community gathering and use it as motivation to go back into their life and do something personally productive, I think that’s where it’s at.

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Do you still live in California?

No, actually my wife and I just moved to Austin, Texas, which is kind of like the new Maui of the mainland to be honest with you. It’s a pretty fascinating vortex.

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What do you think ‘Living Your Truth’ really means?

That’s a good question. I think it means being a good listener for the inner feelings and even the intuitions that ask us to live in ways that are purposeful. Being true to our inner truth means that we’re truly a student. I doubt I have a complete answer to it, although I appreciate saying a few words about it.

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When do you think spirituality or ‘being spiritual’ became a trend? 15 years ago with the big yoga bust? Gaia? Trader Joe’s?

When did it become less underground and more popular?

From my observation, it seems like it the mid-2000s. I think many reasons simultaneously caused it to become a trend. Gaia, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s… I think, yes, yes, yes. All the yoga studios popping up, meditation classes, books being

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put out… I think YouTube is also important because now spiritual teachers have a direct way to reach a new audience. It was a perfect storm of many factors that set the stage. As much as there can be shallowness and ego involved with the trendiness of anything, personally, I’m grateful that it’s a trend.

Trendiness in a double-edged sword, but in this case, it may also be a good thing.

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What about the effects of direct events of this time?

they’re motivated or inspired to give themselves a new name, do it. I would also ask people to consider where is this new name coming from? Maybe the real journey is embodying the actions that one of those ‘rainbow’ names really means.

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Ok. Next. With your motivational speaking, do you have a goal of being a big, comedic, Tony Robbins type of motivational speaker?

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No, in fact. The direction has been kind of the opposite. Before I did any comedy videos, or professional comedy, I had been doing life coaching for 15 years. Part of that was motivational speaking, teaching workshops and retreats around the world. While I was doing that, I was working under a self-induced story that said, ‘it would be bad for business if I let my sense of humor out.’ So, on the professional level, I was intentionally restricting my sense of humor for the first part of my career. I kept getting the urge to share my perspective through the language of comedy, and finally, I gave in. It’s opened up a whole new world for me. I think right now I’m on a new trajectory that is ‘conscious comedy.’ I’m curious to see where it goes – it seems to be pretty uncharted territory. I plan to keep Forrest Gump’ing my way through and following my heart.

Maybe we are? [laughing] Maybe you’re hallucinating that you’re talking to me, and I’m hallucinating that I’m talking to you. I have no way to prove that’s not true!

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Another factor is 9/11. That shook not only America, but the world. It put a new sense of fear in a lot of people. I think that one of the good things about being afraid is that it can motivate people to start searching for stability.

There’s nothing more stable than truth. For example, money status – that is not stable.

It may gratify you for awhile, but the tide comes for all those sand castles. It will wash a way because it’s not true stability.

Present day, with the state that people feel about American politics, there is a new cycle of fear starting, and I think we’re seeing an influx of people going back towards self growth, spirituality, nutrition... like never before. I think we’re solving all the world’s problems here today, Alex. [laughing] Yeah. Imagine if we were on some psychedelic drugs together. We would really solve all the world’s problems then.

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In that case, I hope I wake up and I’m still OK! Now, the paranoia is settling in.

Just breathe. Follow your breath.

Let’s go to something less deep.

What do you think about people who change their born names to spiritual names? Sara arrived on Maui and changed her name to Shakti. What do you think about that?

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I think it’s very humble of her to anoint herself with such a noble name.

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Rainbow People is the perfect name.

I’m not going to argue, I think that’s a great idea.

This is what we call ‘The Rainbow People’ here on Maui.

I feel like you could make a great YouTube video about Maui’s Rainbow People.

I mean, if you’re given a name by a shamanic healer, OK. But, when you personally change your own name to a spiritual one – what do you think about this?

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I think if a levitating guru gives you a new name – listen up. I would never deter someone, if

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Do you think that being a ginger helps with your branding?

I do! It’s weird. Being a ginger as a kid – I thought it was a complete curse. I was the only one in my class growing up with red hair. I was different. Now, I see it as a blessing for oddly enough, the same reasons. For branding purposes, it definitely makes me stand out, especially because I have long red hair. There’s not too many of us weirdos running around with long, red hair. I also think it helps people feel sorry for me which makes them want to watch my videos more.

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That’s funny because I was telling my friend that I was going to interview you, and she was like, ‘Who’s that?’ I said, ‘That funny YouTube red head,’ and she was like, ‘Ohhhhh, yeah, he’s so funny.’

Alex, I like the way you think. I think you should run for president.

I’m pleased I have the opportunity to come to Maui. Thank you for writing this article, and being the awesome and pleasant person you are. ■

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Spark Up Your Cannabis Knowledge THE SECOND ANNUAL MAUI CANNABIS CONFERENCE BRINGS CANNABIS EDUCATION TO THE MASSES

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celebration will continue into the evening with a fashion show featuring hemp and eco fashion, and local Maui bikini designers. There’ll also be live DJs, giveaways, and fire dance performances.

Day 2 - The “Community Education Day” will begin with a keynote speech by Will Espero. Espero served as a Hawai‘i State Senator for the 19th District, West O‘ahu (Ewa Beach, Iroquois Pt, Ocean Pointe), from 2002-2018.

The remainder of the day will offer a multitude of opportunities for the community to gain valuable cannabis education with authors talks, book signings, educator panels, industry farmers, nurses, and doctors. Day 2 topics include: CBD 101, How Cannabis is Used in Pain Management, How Cannabis

have been your biggest supporters in terms of local politicians, advocates, scientists, professionals, nonprofits, media, etc., on Maui?

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he Maui Cannabis Conference returns to the Royal Lahaina Resort this weekend for a weekend of cannabis-related education, entertainment, and networking. The goal of the two-day event is to build awareness and bridge education for the various health and economical benefits of cannabis for legal medical use, and industrial hemp. The conference will be a gathering of cannabis experts, educators, industry leaders, and local politicians. Without a doubt, there will be many opportunities to learn, network, and create discussion.

On both days, the public is invited to attend a variety of 15-minute to hour-long conference sessions. The conference is open to all ages, and attendees do not need a 329 Medical (Marijuana) Card to attend.

Day 1 - The “Cannabis Business Summit” will begin with an opening keynote speech

by State Senator Mike Gabbard (D-Dist. 20).

It will continue with a video broadcasted speech by Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-Dist. 2), and it will be followed by a myriad of speeches, updates, and talk story sessions. Day 1 topics include Hawai‘i Medical Marijuana legislative updates, legal brand protection and trademark law in regards to cannabis products, cannabis and tourism, a hemp talk story session with Kelly King, book signings, and marketing, branding, and investment panels.

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Mary Bailey is the CEO at Alpha Agency and is the executive producer for the Maui Cannabis Conference. We asked her a few questions about cannabis education, and what the Maui community can expect for this year’s event.

Last year's keynote speaker, best-selling author Doug Fine

MauiTime Weekly: What do you feel is the biggest myth in regards to cannabis education?

Mary Bailey: I feel that the biggest myth about cannabis users is that cannabis users are lazy or stupid. Some of the most organized, intelligent, detail-oriented, and self-motivated people that I know are cannabis users. These people are scientists, attorneys, doctors, teachers, and all around amazing community members.

MTW: Do you feel support from Maui County in regards to this event? Who

excited to welcome Senator Mike Gabbard and his daughter Tulsi Gabbard as keynote speakers. (Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be recording a video statement and will not be present in person.)

MTW: Since last year’s event, do you feel like any major milestones were achieved in terms of cannabis education on Maui?

MB: Maui dispensaries are working hard to bring more education to Maui County regarding cannabis and its various uses for medical reasons. Maui Grown Therapies has hosted many talks by Michael Backes (author of Cannabis Pharmacy), and Pono Life Dispensary will be opening an educational center very soon. ■ jen@mauitime.com For more A&E stories, visit: mauitime.com/entertainment

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'There's Something for Everyone' LOCAL YOGIS TO SHARE PRACTICE AND SPACE AT THIRD ANNUAL MAUI YOGA FESTIVAL

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one-day event. This is the first time I’ve hosted it at an oceanfront resort, and it’s actually two full days instead of one.”

“There are 50 yoga instructors, and yoga classes for all skill levels. There are also Hawaiian chanting classes, there’s breathing and pranayama workshops, there’s even a hulahooping class. There’s an ayurvedic lecture. A lot of health and wellness, in different modalities. There are literally five classes going on at the same time throughout the day,” said Bailey.

“Another thing that’s new is it’s happening simultaneously to the Maui Cannabis Confer-

swimwear designers, a firedance performance, lots of entertainment: a live vocalist, three DJs; it should be a really fun time!” The event will give visitors a chance to mingle with residents, and bring the festival and the conference together. “It’s a great way to meet and greet, and then they get to spend Sunday at the event together, too.”

“We’ll have five food trucks parked outside; we’re really excited. Vegan, ramen, local options, acai bowl, kombucha – it’s going to be really fun to have that food truck element to things.”

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hardcore yogi, the third annual Maui Yoga Festival will have something for all levels.

Over fifty unique classes will be taught throughout the two days in five learning zones: three indoor ballrooms and two ocean-front lawns. Local instructors will be featured along with off-island instructors, all teaching in a variety of styles from Vinyasa to Hatha, Ashtanga, Buti, AcroYoga, Kundalini, and beyond.

In addition to all the yoga, festival-goers will get a chance to mix it up a little with sound healing, Hawaiian chanting, lei

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ence, and so all tickets and any attendees that have a ticket for the Yoga Maui Festival have complimentary entrance to the Maui Cannabis Conference, where there are a lot of educational lectures.” Festival ticket holders will be able to hop from a yoga class to a lecture to a lei-making workshop and back to a yoga class.

Besides all the yoga and wellness workshops, event-goers will also have opportunity to mingle and party. “I’m really excited for the Elevated After Party,” said Bailey. The event that will bridge the two events on Saturday night from 6-9pm. The indoor-outdoor event will feature a “fashion show with local

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There will also be almost twenty local vendors selling art, jewelry, bikinis, and “all kinds of locally made things,” said Bailey.

The event is planned for those who have varying degrees of comfort with yoga.

“Just try,” encouraged Bailey. “There are so many class options. Get creative and try something you haven’t tried before. There are so many classes for different skill levels, there is something for everyone.” ■ jen@mauitime.com For more A&E stories, visit: mauitime.com/entertainment

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making, hoop workshops, breathing and pranayama classes, and more. There will also be vendors and food trucks. With six sessions each day, there will be plenty of opportunities for sampling – though with all the options, the most difficult part of the event might be choosing which classes to go to.

I spoke with Mary Bailey, who is organizing the event for the third year, amidst the flurry of activity planning such an event entails. “The festival has grown!”

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lots of reasons. Maui is an island with a lot of yoga, with an array of talented instructors and studios in pretty much every town that feature many different flavors and styles.

This year, for the third time, yoga enthusiasts as well as those with an interest will get the chance to congregate at the Maui Yoga Festival to share practice and space in honor of this multi-faced ancient practice.

This weekend, on January 5 and 6 at the Royal Lahaina Resort, Maui yogis and wellness enthusiasts will get a chance to kick off the new year with a two-day yoga festival. Whether you’re a total beginner or a

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by Alex Mitchell

This Week's Picks THURSDAY JAN. 3 BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JANIE’S FUND–Janie’s ie’s Fund is uth Villages a philanthropic venture that Steven Tyler and Youth created to bring hope and healing to girls who have suffered from trauma and abuse. The concert will feature live performances rformances with Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood, The Loving Mary ary Band, and more musical guests. All proceeds go directly to Janie’s Fund. $500-$1,500. Will call: 5pm. Meet and greet: 5:30pm.

30pm. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:30pm. Fleetwood’s on Front St., (744 Front rontst.com; JaniesSt., Lahaina); 808-669-6425; Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com; fund.org Photo courtesy of Facebook/ Steven Tyler’s r’s Janie’s Fund

STRAIGHT NO CHASER–They’re the real deal, and they’ll be back on Maui to share their captivating and entertaining a cappella skills with the crowd. See and hear 10 talented and unadulterated men on stage at the MACC. It’s sure to be an unforgettable evening. Meet and greet tickets are available online. $33.50-$58.50.

7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org Photo courtesy of MACC

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A KAPALUA NIGHTLY EXPERIENCE–Every night until Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Burger Shack Kapalua invites the public to experience serene, oceanfront seating with fire pits, live entertainment, libations, and ‘ono food. The menu includes items like their iconic shakes and burgers, kalbi ribs, seared mahi mahi, and a complimentary s’mores kit with purchases over $50. 4-7:30pm. Burger Shack Kapalua, (DT Flemings Beach Park); 808-669-6200; Burgershackkapalua.com Photo courtesy of Facebook/The Burger Shack

FRIDAY FRID DAY AY JJAN. AN A N. 4

JUDY COLLINS– Collins is a folk music icon, singer, and songwriter. She’ll be playing songs off of her newest album, “Stranger’s Again.” It’s a collection of duets with artists such as Don McLean, Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges, Willie Nelson, and Jackson Browne. $50-$85. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org Photo courtesy of MACC

SATURDAY JAN. 5 F FRIDAY DJ SESSIONS W/ BASS NYMPH–For this edition, look forward to beats and grooves by Bass Nymph.

She’s affiliated with Destination Maui Jungle, Sub. Mission Hawaii, and Abysmal Entities Archive. Her music “navigates mystic dreamscapes” with a fusion of drum ‘n bass, grime, dubstep, garage, breaks, bass, and world music. Should be pretty cool! Free. Paia Bay Coffee and Bar, (115 Hana Hwy.); 808-579-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com Photo courtesy of Facebook/Bass Nymph b

WILLIE K’S BLUESFEST–As usual, attendees can look forward to one of the best musical events of the year. For the 2019 show, special guests include Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Tavana, John Akapo, Gretchen Rhodes, Dave Mason, and Alice Cooper. $10-$65. Gates: 5pm. Show: 6pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Williekbluesfest.com Photo credit Sean M Hower

SATURDAY SATU UR RD DAY AY JAN. 5 BECOME CIRCULAR BEACH CLEAN UP–After ringing in the new year, put those NYE good intentions out into the world by volunteering to clean up Kahului Harbor. Get ready to clear Maui’s ocean of harmful plastics and debris with the Become Circular Task Force. Check in at the pop-up tent near the harbor. Following the clean up, there’ll be a zero waste lunch provided. 9am. Veterans Peace Park, (Waiehu Beach Rd.); Becomecircular.org Photo courtesy of Facebook/Be Circular

SATURDAY JAN. 5 VEGAN SUSHI NIGHT–The monthly event is a complete homage to vegan delights and Japanese flavors. Check out creative sushi concoctions made by sushi chefs Destinee and Tyler. In addition to vegan sushi rolls, they’ll also be serving their regular dinner menu items. You do not have to be a vegan to enjoy! BYOB. 5-8pm. Moku Roots, (335 Keawe St. #211, Lahaina); 808-214-5106; Mokuroots.com Photo courtesy of Facebook/Moku Roots

SONGS OF THE PACIFIC–This event is a fundraiser for the Whale Trust’s research projects in Hawai‘i. Celebrate our beloved humpback whales and their whale songs at this awesome South Maui benefit. The evening will feature outrigger canoe trips hosted by Whale Trust researchers, a sunset dinner on the beach made by Chef Lee, and a private concert with John Cruz. $175. 5pm. Sugar Beach Events, (85 N Kihei Rd.); 808-856-6151; Whaletrust. org/songs-of-the-pacific Photo credit Ralph Pace

SUNDAY JAN. 6 BRUNCH & BROWSE–This monthly event provides a cool community get together with artists, vendors, shoppers, complimentary coffee, and brunch items. Find unique Maui-made fine art, crafts, fashion, jewelry, and more. Treehouse Art Studios is a collective for creatives on Maui. If you haven’t checked them out yet, this is great event to experience! Free. 9am-1pm. Treehouse Art Studios, (375 W Kuiaha Rd., Ha‘iku); Treehouseartstudios.com Photo courtesy of Facebook/Treehouse Art Studios

MONDAY JAN. 7 FRIENDS OF HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK MEMBERSHIP MEETING– G– The public, and past and present volunteers, are invited to their annual memberership meeting in Pukalani. Park representatives will give updates about 2018 18 achievements and challenges, and discussions will commence about improveovement goals for 2019. Members will also elect the 2019 officers. Membership ip is $30 per year, and can also be done online. Refreshments will be served. 6-8pm.

8pm.

Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, (91 Pukalani St.); Fhnp.org p.org Photo courtesy of Facebook/Haleakala National Park

TUESDAY JAN. 8 CHRIS BERRY BANA KUMA BAND CAMPS–Berry is a Grammy Award-winner, and will land on Maui in the middle of his Hawai‘i tour. At the camps, attendees will cocreate a drum, dance, and multi-instrumental ensemble. At the end of camp, there’ll be a performance. $300-$375.

Awalau Farm, (1008 Awalau Rd., Ha‘iku); 808-8788091; Awalaufarm.com; Chrisberrymusic.org/events Photo courtesy of Facebook/Chris Berry

WEDNESDAY JAN. 9 MARK YAMANAKA–Yamanaka is a nine-time Na Hoku Hanohano-winner H ohano-winner from Hilo, Big Island. Guests will surely enjoy a beautiful evening of Hawaiian music, and hear songs off of Yamanaka’s newest album, “Lei Lehua” (released November 2018). An optional dinner package is also available with the Sea House Restaurant. Advance purchase is required. $37.99-$95. Doors: 6:45pm. 7:30pm. Slack Key Show at Napili Kai Beach Resort, (5900 L Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com Photo courtesy of Facebook/Mark Yamanaka

ASTROLOGICAL WEATHER FOR 2019–What will be the astrological theme for or the new year? During a Capricorn New Moon (which happens on 1/6/19), the community is invited to learn about how Earth will be affected by the stars in 2019. Understand more about current trends, and experience an astrological mandala. For an added $20, guests can get their personal charts done before class. $20-$40. 6-8pm. 808 Wellness: Center & Studio, (2439 S Kihei Rd. #206-A); 808-875-4325; 808wellness.com Photo courtesy of Flickr/Rawpixel Ltd/NASA SA

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Film

by Barry Wurst II

A Cinematic Character Assassination ‘Vice’ has the outrage of 2018… but also its lack of nuance ★★★★★ Rated R / 132 Min.

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he story of Dick Cheney’s startling political career is the subject of Adam McKay’s Vice, in which Christian Bale stars as the former White House Chief of Staff, Halliburton CEO, and Vice President to George W. Bush.

Amy Adams plays his supportive wife, Lynne, while Sam Rockwell portrays George W. Bush; Steve Carell is Donald Rumsfeld and Tyler Perry is on hand as Colin Powell. So, is it a balanced portrait, told fairly and with both sides represented with total accuracy? Don’t be silly.

Regardless of which side of the political fence it falls on, I’ll take a film depicting real-life politics with a passionate perspective, flawed characters, and some fire in its belly, over a dull, drier-than-crackers hagiography like Steven Spielberg’s snooze-fest, Lincoln. This is a cinematic character assassination of Cheney and I have no issue with the film’s extremely critical view of his life and career. The problem is that Vice is terminally uneven and constantly derails every time it establishes some momentum.

The first half is dreary and limited in its scope, as Bale’s uncanny physical replication of Cheney can’t overcome how little the screenplay has to say about him. Vice picks up in the second half, when Cheney aligns himself with Bush as his running mate in the momentous 2000 election. From there, the overstuffed screenplay hits all the talking points (like 9/11, the War on Terror, the search for WMDs, the hunting incident, etc.) without exploring them with any depth. While McKay gets far more mileage

in recreating past political headlines than Jason Reitman did with his The Front Runner, none of these big moments – not even a subplot allotted to Cheney’s openly gay daughter – are developed enough.

McKay clearly intends to mimic the approach of Oliver Stone, with similarly broad performances and slyly comic historical reenactments presented with creative editing choices. Vice doesn’t hold a candle to its most obvious cinematic cousin, Stone’s W. The comparison is telling: Stone’s 2008 takedown of Dubya was rambling and perhaps too early, but showcased terrific performances and managed to compartmentalize its on-the-nose talking points. Stone is a strong storyteller and crafts all his works on a grand scale; McKay, on the other hand, works best in little moments, as his latest doesn’t seem to know where it’s going or even when to stop. W., while far from flawless, was a landmark film for being produced and released while its subject matter was still in The White House. Vice covers more ground and offers a decade of hindsight over W. but seems similarly unfinished and far more unsatisfying. Finally, Vice matches the anger of W. but, unlike Stone’s film, fails to offer a layered examination into the psyche of its characters.

Bale is impressive as always, though he and his co-stars are just a shade above “SNL” impersonations (as great as Bale is here, I actually prefer Richard Dreyfuss’ nuanced turn as Cheney in W.). Carell’s overdone take on Rumsfeld makes me long for his triumphant, dialed-down work in the recent Beautiful Boy (here, he’s like a more lucid version of his Anchorman character). Rockwell has

Deja vu

some good moments but he’s not in this enough. Meanwhile, Perry is cleverly cast as Powell but occasionally appears to be struggling to maintain a straight face. A major problem is Jesse Plemons’ contribution: His mush-mouthed narration is terrible, as is the big reveal of his mysterious character near the end. In an extended cameo as a Fox News Reporter, Naomi Watts looks positively lost. It’s Adams who digs the deepest and delivers the most satisfying turn (the scene where Lynne delivers a speech in her husband’s absence on the campaign trail is among the film’s strongest).

There are playful touches that work, like an ingenious mid-film fake-out, the likes of which hasn’t been attempted

since Gremlins 2. Less successful is having a character break the fourth wall and address the audience in the final scene; this sequence, and a mid-credits bit that addresses our current political divide, is disastrous. The modern day editorializing was a mistake, as the Trump and contemporary Fox News references instantly date and undermine the pre-MAGA-hat era being depicted.

McKay’s prior film, The Big Short, was a fabulous real-life drama, brilliantly mixing satire with somber immediacy. There are scenes here that work but they stand out from too many that are tonally off or short sighted. There is outrage in Vice that makes it very 2018 but it lacks fresh, astute observations to make it important. ■

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Showtimes KA‘AHUMANU 6 Queen Ka‘ahumanu Shopping Center, Kahului.

1-800-326-3264 (Matinees: every day until 4pm) [Please Note: Showtimes were incomplete at press time. Please contact the theater for more information.]

Aquaman-PG13- 2D THU 11:20 1:00 4:00 7:00 7:45 10:00.

Bumblebee-PG13- 2D THU 11:15 1:50 4:25 7:15 9:50.

Mary Poppins Returns-PG- 2D THU 11:10 1:55 4:40 7:30 10:15.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-PG- 2D THU 10:30 2:20.

The Mule-R- 2D THU 11:25 2:00 4:45 7:25 9:55.

Ralph Breaks the Internet - PG - 2D THU 11:45 2:30 5:10.

MALL MEGAPLEX Maui Mall, Kahului, 808-249-2222 (Matinees: M-Th until 6pm, F-Su until 3:30pm) [Please Note: Showtimes were incomplete at press time. Please contact the theater for more information.]

Escape Room-PG13- 2D THU 4:40 7:20 10:00.

Holmes & Watson-PG13- 2D THU 9:15 11:45 2:15 4:40 7:15 9:50.

Vice-R- 2D THU 9:40 1:00 4:10 7:25 10:30.

Aquaman-PG13- 2D THU 9:00 9:30 12:25 3:50 4:20 7:15 7:45 10:00, 3D THU 12:55.

Bumblebee-PG13- 2D THU 9:50 12:45 3:55 7:00 10:40.

Mary Queen of Scots-R- 2D THU 9:20 12:15 3:25 6:30 9:30.

Second Act-PG13- 2D THU 10:20 1:10 4:05 6:50 9:35.

Welcome to Marwen-PG13- 2D THU 9:35 3:35 10:10.

Mary Poppins Returns- PG- 2D THU 9:10 9:40 12:20 12:50 3:30 4:00 6:40 7:10 9:50 10:20.

Mortal Engines-PG13- 2D THU 9:25 12:35 7:00.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-PG- 2D THU 9:45 12:40 3:45 6:45 9:45.

REGENCY KIHEI CINEMAS 1819 S. Kihei Rd., 808-891-1016 (Matinees: every day until 5pm)

Vice-R- 2D THU 10:15 1:15 4:15 7:15. 2D FRISAT 10:15 1:15 4:15 7:15 10:10, 2D SUN-TUE 1:15 4:15 7:15, 2D WED 1:15 4:15.

Aquaman-PG13- 2D THU 12:00 3:30 6:45. 2D

FRI-SAT 12:00 3:30 6:45 9:50, 2D SUN-WED 12:00 3:30 6:45.

Mary Poppins Returns- PG- 2D THU 10:00 4:00 7:00. 2D FRI-SAT 10:00 4:00 7:00 10:00, 2D SUN-WED 4:00 7:00.

The Mule-R- 2D THU 10:45 1:30 4:45 7:25. 2D FRI-SAT 10:45 1:30 4:45 7:25 10:05, 2D SUNWED 1:30 4:45 7:25.

At Eternity’s Gate-PG13- 2D SAT 10:30, 2D WED 7:30.

WHARF CINEMA CENTER 658 Front St., Lahaina, 808-249-2222 (Matinees: Tue all shows, until 6pm every other day)

Aquaman-PG13- 2D THU 12:00 3:35 7:00 10:00, 3D 3:15. 2D FRI-SAT 12:00 3:15 6:45 10:00, 2D SUN-WED 12:00 3:15 6:45.

Bumblebee-PG13- 2D FRI-SAT 12:45 6:30 9:30, 2D SUN-WED 12:45 6:30, 3D FRI-WED 3:40.

Mary Poppins Returns-PG- 2D THU-SAT 12:15 3:35 7:00 10:00, 2D SUN-WED 12:15 3:35 7:00.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-PG- 2D THU 12:45 3:40 6:30 9:30.

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AT ETERNITY’S GATE - PG-13 - Biography/ Drama - A critically acclaimed look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh. Stars Willem Dafoe.

111 min.

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS - R - Biography/ Drama/History - Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I are cousins and rivals, vying for power and romance in the same circles. Stars Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan. 124 min.

SECOND ACT - PG-13 - Comedy/Romance A middle-aged woman in a dead-end job (Jennifer Lopez) makes some “creative edits” to her resume and lands a new career. Will her street smarts be enough? Also stars Vanessa Hudgens. 103 min.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (2018) - PG - Adventure/Family/Fantasy - The magical nanny floats back into the Banks siblings’ lives and helps a new generation through a tough time. Stars Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. 130 min.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - PG - Animation/Action/Adventure - Peter Parker isn’t the only Spider-Man in the multiverse. Meet Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Ham. 117 min.

MORTAL ENGINES - PG-13 - Action/Adventure/ Fantasy - A team of outlaws and outcasts must stop an all-devouring city on wheels. 128 min.

VICE - R - Biography/Comedy/Drama - Some vices are more dangerous than others. This flick about Dick Cheney tells the story of the man who quietly shaped the world we live in today. Stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams. 132 min.

ESCAPE ROOM - PG-13 - Drama/Mystery/ Sci-Fi - Man, escape rooms really are everywhere these days. The stakes in this one are life or death. 100 min.

NOW PLAYING AQUAMAN - PG-13 - Action/Adventure/Fantasy - Arthur Curry (played by Jason Momoa) is the heir to Atlantis and becomes Aquaman. Stars Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman. 143 min.

BUMBLEBEE - PG-13 - Action/Adventure/SciFi - Bumblebee, a transformer, is on the run and finds refuge in a California beach town, aided by a coming-of-age young woman. 113 min.

HOLMES & WATSON - PG-13 - Adventure/ Comedy/Crime - You’ve never seen Sherlock

THE MULE - R - Crime/Drama/Mystery - Clint Eastwood plays a 90-year-old WWII veteran turned drug mule, who’s caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine. Also stars Bradley Cooper and Laurence Fishburne. 116 min.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET - PG - Animation/Comedy - Wreck it Ralph (John C. Reilly) is back to help Vanellope (Sarah Silverman) find

a game part in the internet. 112 min.

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WELCOME TO MARWEN - PG-13 - Biography/Comedy/Drama - A victim of a brutal attack finds a way to heal by creating a miniature village, and his fantasy world helps him find the strength to live in the real one. Stars Steve Carell. 116 min.

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Calendar

by Alex Mitchell & Shan Kekahuna

Da Kine Calendar BIG SHOWS WAILUKU 1ST FRIDAY TOWN PARTY - Fri. Jan 4. Celebrate the beginning of a new year with live entertainment by Leo Mana and Nevah Too Late. Check out the food booths and trucks, local artisans, and pop-ups. Free. 6pm. Wailuku Town Party, (Market St.); 808-270-7710; Mauifridays.com 1ST FRIDAY COUNTRY NIGHT - Fri. Jan 4.

Guys and gals that share the love for country music are sure to have a good ‘ol honky tonk time!

Kaina Country band will hit the stage for an entertaining show. There will also be food and drink specials throughout the night. $5. 7pm. Mulligan’s on the Blue, (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-874-1131; Mulligansontheblue.com MAUI CANNABIS CONFERENCE 2019 - Sat. Jan 5 & Sun. Jan 6. Maui Cannabis Conference brings together a diverse group of cannabis experts and industry leaders to educate, network, and open up further dialogue about the health and economical benefits of legal medical cannabis and industrial hemp. Day 1 includes the Cannabis Business Summit with educational and panels and includes an elevated After Party featuring a fashion show and concert. Day 2 is Community Education Day featuring a lecture series with information about the health benefits of cannabis. Go online for more info and to purchase tickets. $20-$100. 9am both days. Royal Lahaina Resort, (2780 Keka‘a Dr., Ka‘anapali); Mauicannabisconference.com MAUI YOGA FESTIVAL - Sat. Jan 5 & Sun. Jan 6. The two day event will feature 5 yoga zones: 3 indoor ballrooms and 2 ocean front yoga lawns.

There are 50 unique classes offered including many modalities of yoga, sound healing, Hawaiian chanting and lei making, hoop workshops, breathing and pranayama classes and more. There will also be vendors and food trucks. 9am on both days. Royal Lahaina Resort, (2780 Keka‘a Dr., Ka‘anapali); Mauiyogafestival.org JP SEARS HAWAIIAN ISLAND TOUR STOPS ON MAUI - Sat. Jan 5. Here's a fun night of stand-up comedy with comedian and YouTube superstar, JP Sears. Active on his YouTube channel, AwakenWithJP, he encourages healing and growth through his entertainingly informative, humorous, and inspiring videos. Speaking and performing at numerous events, conferences, festivals, and retreats around the world, JP Sears is a comic you don’t wanna miss. Here’s your chance to see him live. Ted Anderson will open the show.

VIP meet and greet tickets are also available.

7:30pm. Historic Iao Theater, (68 N Market St., Wailuku); 808-242-6969; Mauionstage.com FLAT JACKSON - Sat. Jan 5. Enjoy another round of South Side insanity with Flat Jackson.

8pm. Kahale’s Dive Bar, (36 Keala Pl., Kihei); 808-875-7711.

BLUEGRASS AND BEYOND - Tue. Jan 8. Jamming out some of the top bluegrass music available in Maui, here's your chance to see the talents of the Bluegrass and Beyond band live on stage.

8:30pm. Kahale’s Dive Bar, (36 Keala Pl., Kihei); 808-875-7711.

STAGE SHOWS COMEDY AND MAGIC WITH HOLDEN MOWAT - Sat. Jan 5. Join Maui magician Holden Mowat with his interactive, all-ages magic-comedy performance on the mall's center stage. 11:30am.

Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com VIOLIN-PIANO DUO CONCERT: FELDMANURADOMO - Sat. Jan 5. Here is an enchanting evening of chamber music! The violin-piano duo recital will feature internationally recognized pianist Damira Feldman, and virtuoso violinist Kisa ures the most cel Uradomo. The program featu features celorkss by Wieniawski, ebrated chamber music works ndelsMozart, Tchaikovsky, and Men Mendelssohn. There will also be a post-concert "Meet-the-Artists” reception. $15.

7pm. Wailuku Union Church, (327 S High St.); 305-588-0083; Dfmusicmaui@gmail.com

FIRKIN FRIDAY! - Fri. Jan 4. Poured straight from the keg using gravity rather than carbon dioxide, it's cask ale and firkin keg tapping in partnership with Maui Brewing Co. Enjoy draft beer at its best followed by live music. 4:30pm.

Luana Lounge at Fairmont Kea Lani, (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-875-4100; Fairmont. com/kea-lani-maui/dining/luana MAUKA MAKAI FIRE UP THE FUN - Fri. Jan 4.

Experience a new and interactive culinary event and join the restaurant chef for savory fun while learning about local island cuisine and special cooking ttechniques. Plus sample c the chef’s favorite dishes. $25 4:30-5:30pm. The $25.

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Eddie Tanaka will entertain with traditional and 6:30pm. Mulligan’s on the Blue, (100 Kaukahi St., contemporary Hawaiian music and Spanish Wailea); 808-874-1131; Mulligansontheblue.com guitar. 10:30am-1pm. Island Fresh Cafe, (381 Baldwin Ave., Pa‘ia); 808-633-2770; Islandfreshcafe.com

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SILENT DISCO - Sat. Jan 5. Party in the openair courtyard with live DJs Gary O'neal and CPNess. Headsets are required to hear the music, and you choose the channel you want to jive too. The kitchen is open until midnight, and there’ll be drink specials, too. 10pm. Down the Hatch, (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com

SIP TO SUPPORT PROGRAM - Thu. Jan 3.

The featured cocktail for the “Sip to Support” program is “Chai Mango Lassi.” Made with Ocean Vodka, delight in fresh mango puree, sweet coconut cream, and a chai tea concentrate, available daily during dinner services (not available during happy hour, breakfast, or lunch). A portion of all drink proceeds will go back to local Maui charities. 5:30-9pm. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, (45 Kai Malina Pkwy., Ka‘anapali); 808-662-6300; Westinnanea.com

MANA‘O RADIO'S UPCOUNTRY SUNDAYS - Sun. Jan 6. Join the fun with a great musical lineup with the Troll Garcia Band and their classic psychedelia! Also on the bill will be Sweet Beets and YumYum performing Americana-folk delivered by one of Maui’s favorite duos. Opening this show will be Pat Simmons, Jr. performing his Maui-grown acoustic surf rock. $10. 2pm.

Casanova Italian Restaurant, (1188 Makawao Ave.); 808-572-0220; Casanovamaui.com

OLD JAIL WINE TASTING AND TOUR - Fri. Jan 4. Here's an opportunity for wine lovers and for those who want to learn about grape production on Maui. This exclusive tour includes visiting the Old Jail, tasting small-production single varietal Ulupalakua Vineyards estate wines, and a walk through the vineyard grounds. Learn the history of Rose Ranch. Reservations required. 3:30pm.

MauiWine, Ulupalakua Vineyards, (14815 Pi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-878-6058; Mauiwine.com

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ECO FARM TOURS - Fri. Jan 4. Join an educational tour of permaculture design features. Their goal is to create whole systems which produce healthy food sustainably and strive to grow needed amendments right on their land. $20-$39.

Tours available: Fri, Sat and Tue 4-6pm. Ahimsa Sanctuary Farm, (4505 Hana Hwy., Ha‘iku); 808283-8057; Ahimsasanctuaryfarm.com

DUKE'S WEEKEND BRUNCH - Sat. Jan 5. & Sun. Jan 6. Spend a relaxing morning with beautiful views of the Pacific and yummy breakfast options, accompanied by live Hawaiian music

by Keali‘i Lum on Saturday and Garrett Probst on Sunday. 11am-1pm both days. Duke’s Beach House, (130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Lahaina); 808-662-2900; Dukesmaui.com AN INTERACTIVE DINING EXPERIENCE Sat. Jan 5. Dive into a multi-course menu of dishes inspired by chefs’ personal stories, told through Maui’s seasonal ingredients. A combination of high-quality ingredients paired with creative minds and innovative techniques results in a unique culinary experience. 6pm. Maui Chef’s Table, (1670 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Waikapu); 808-270-0333; Mauichefstable.com FLANAGAN AND GILLIOM DINNER SHOW - Sat. Jan 5. Locals and visitors will enjoy delicious dining with great Hawaiian music by

multiple award-winning artists Barry Flanagan of HAPA and Eric Gilliom. Opening sets by Anthony Pfluke. $55/dinner and show; $25/show only. A $5 donation from each ticket will go to a Maui charity. 6:30pm. Nalu’s South Shore Grill, (1280 S Kihei Rd.,); 808-891-8650.

LUNCH ON THE ROOF - Sat. Jan 5 & Sun. Jan 6. Spend an afternoon on the roof for lunch with favorites like the Greek-style lamb sliders and the Lahaina burger. Guests will be treated to live music by Anthony Pfluke on Saturdays and Eric Gilliom and Barry Flanagan of Hapa along with hula on Sundays. 12-2pm on both days. Fleetwood’s on Front St., (744 Front St., Lahaina); 808-669-6425; Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com BREKKIE PAJAMA PARTY - Sun. Jan 6. It's a morning thing, so roll out of bed, leave on the PJs and head to the West Side!. DJ Louvera will provide the beats, while you enjoy Benny Samplers on special and Mini Chicken and Waffles, along with $10 Carafes of Mimosa, Bloody Marys, and Lahaina Sunrises. There will also be chances to win DTH Prizes, like breakfast for one week. 7:3010:30am. Down the Hatch, (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com SUNDAY NIGHT LAULAU - Sun. Jan 6. Enjoy Chef Tylun Pang's healthy and modern take on a traditional Hawaiian dish. The special seafood laulau includes Maui fresh catch fish, shrimp, scallops, spinach, mushrooms, and baby bok choy, all wrapped in ti leaf, steamed, and served with jasmine rice. 5pm. Ko Restaurant, (Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-875-2210; Korestaurant.com TIKI TUESDAY - Tue. Jan 8. Enjoy paper umbrellas, outlandish garnishes, and expertly layered cocktails all inspired by the tropics! It will be an evening of tiki elixirs and exotica-era tunes. 4pm.

Luana Lounge, (Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-875-4100; Fairmont.com/kealani-maui/dining/luana CASTAWAY CAFE DATE NIGHT - Wed. Jan 9. A perfect destination to bring your sweetheart with oceanfront dining and couple specials. Enjoy entrees, house or caesar salad, and a bottle of wine for $49.95 per couple. 5pm. Castaway Cafe, (45 Kai Ala Dr., Lahaina); 808-661-9091; CastawayCafe.com HUAKA'I LUAU DINNER SHOW: JOURNEY THROUGH POLYNESIA - Wed. Jan 9. Greeted with a lei, guests will be treated to a Hawaiian Luau buffet while enjoying hula performances and music. There will also be traditional games, Hawaiian crafts, wood carvers, cultural demonstrations, and a fire knife dance finale. 5:30pm.

Ka‘anapali Beach Club Luau, (104 Ka‘anapali Shores); 888-582-8858; Huakailuau.com

ART SCENE EXHIBIT: SURFING HAWAI‘I - Until Tue. Feb 19. Surfing Hawai‘i presents the most popular ocean sport, beginning with the Native Hawaiian origin and knowledge of he‘enalu through the evolution of surf tourism in the islands today.

See surfboard collections, ephemera, video, and contemporary works by artists Carol Bennett, Mark Cunningham, Pete Cabrinha, Peter Shepard Cole, Charlie Lyon, Wayne Levin, and Noble Richardson. It reflects a timeline from ancient Polynesia to the 21st century, presenting the influences of surfing through art, literature, film, music, and fashion. 10am. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org FINE ART TOUR - Thu. Jan 3. View original art and giclees by Local Maui Artists and tour one of the only two Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings in the State of Hawai‘i. Tour packages include

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CHARLEY’S 142 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-8085

COOL CAT CAFE Wharf Cinema Center, 658 Front St #160, Lahaina 667-0988

DIAMOND'S ICE BAR 1279 S. Kihei Rd. - 874-9299

DIRTY MONKEY 844 Front St., Lahaina - 419-6286

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discounted dining and golf rates. Reservations required. Tour start at 12pm. King Kamehameha Golf Club, (2500 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Waikapu); 808-866-5025; Mauiliveevents.com FRIDAY NIGHT ART NIGHT - Fri. Jan 4. Visit the gallery, for live music and mai tais while they showcase the new artist of the week. Free.

6pm. Lahaina Printsellers Ltd., (764 Front St.); 808-667-5815; Printsellers.com MAUI FINEST GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR - Sun. Jan 6. Explore Maui's art and culture while finding unique made-on-Maui gifts, jewelry, crafts, and art from local artisans. Enjoy woodcarving and tapa demonstrations and live music by the Maui Ukulele Sisters. 8am-4pm. King Kamehameha III Elementary School, (611 Front St., lahaina); 808-385-7594.

MAUI GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR - Sun. Jan 6. Enjoy locally made art, jewelry, gifts and crafts from over 35 local vendors including Maui Fine Art, Nalu Koa, Lee Olulani Plevney, Footprints in the Sand, Lightsavor Photography, Bodhi Waves, Primitive Vibes Hawaii, Mahina Spirit, and many more. 9am-4pm. Lahaina Gateway, (305 Keawe St.); 808-661-5304; Lahainagateway.com; Mauigiftandcraftfair.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS PROGRAM - Thu. Jan 3. Open to all U.S. military service members including active duty, disabled, and retired veterans. 9am. Haku Baldwin Center, (444 Makawao Ave.); 808-572-9129; Hbcriding@ gmail.com; Hakubaldwincenter.org TAI CHI - Thu. Jan 3. Join Master Sifu David Moragne for an hour-long mediation in motion class to promote serenity and peace. Presented by Southern Praying Mantis, all ages are welcome.

Free. 10am. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-4325; Queenkaahumanucenter.com ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Thu. Jan 3. Recovered alcoholics share a common purpose: to assure that Alcoholics Anonymous will continue to be available to those who need. Public Information committees in AA carry the message of recovery to the still-suffering alcoholic by informing the general public about the AA program. They do this in part through the media, schools, industry, and others. For days, times, locations, and/or more information, call, email or visit website. AA Central Office, 808-244-9673; Info@aamaui.org; AAmaui.org

WED - Ladies Night w/TRVR & Kurt, 10pm, $10

TAO WELLNESS EVENING KULA - Thu. Jan 3. This is a complimentary service of Master Malia Davidson, certified master teacher of the Tao Academy. Practical techniques and wisdom of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is taught to help participants to remove stress, fear, anger, worry, and anxiety. At the end of the session, participants will be nourished with high frequency blessings to bring greater peace and calm. 8am. Shen Qi Jing Wellness, (111 Kane St., Kahului); 808-205-6637; Satorifamilywellnesscenter.com HULA LESSONS - Thu. Jan 3. Want to learn hula? Drop by the center stage for a free lesson with Jan Kitaguchi. Free. 5pm. Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com SACRED PLANT MEDICINE YOGA - Thu. Jan 3. Sacred plant medicine in the form of cannabis and yoga helps to heal the body and mind, allowing you to feel and release what you no longer need. $16. Thursdays, 6pm; Tuesdays, 4pm. Wailea Healing Center, (120 Kaukahi St.); 808-205-2005; Waileahealingcenter.com; Brewolf.com SHANTI SACRED SOUND BATH - Thu. Jan 3.

Enjoy sacred metal Tibetan singing bowls, created

by Nepalese artisans and infused with blessings

by Himalayan Monks, crystal quartz pyramid and singing bowls, ocean Theta drum, and wind gong will be used to spiritually sweep you away on a transcendent sound journey. 12+. Advance reservations required. $30. 6pm. Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, (1 Bay Dr.); 808-665-8282; Spamontage.com; Shantiyogasound.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 ENHANCEFITNESS - Fri, Tue & Wed. Improve strength, flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health, and social engagement for elderly 50+. Suggested contribution of $20 per month to help offset the cost of the program. Registration required, contact Lori Tsuhako at the Maui County Office on Aging at 808-463-3166. 9:30am. Hale Mahaolu Ehiku, (56 Ehiku St., Kihei); 808-891-8588; Halemahaolu.org LATIN NIGHTS - Fri. Jan 4. All ages, dancers and non-dancers alike, are invited to come enjoy the tropical Latin music of Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo.

The evening will also include an intro dance. $10/ adult, $5/children. BYOB. 8pm. Heritage Hall, (401 Baldwin Ave., Pa‘ia).

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MAKAI AREA - Sat. Jan 5. The group is comprised of concerned kama'aina over the decline of our marine resources. Their objective is to educate, create awareness, and establish pono practices that will help to ensure a future is left for the next generations. Free. 8am. Lindsey Ohana Hale, (393 Front St., Lahaina); 808-276-5593; Facebook.com/polanuihiucmma INAUGURAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF BRITISH CAR CLUB OF MAUI - Sat. Jan 5. There’s a meeting to organize the British Car Club of Maui. All British car enthusiasts are encouraged to attend, old and new alike.

Bring your old British car or your new Mini, Jaguar, Rover, etc. You can also join the group on Facebook. If you have any questions, contact Jim Welch, 808-727-2733. 8:30am. Maui Marketplace, (Kahului); JamesFreeborne@yahoo.coml; Maurice Emery at 808-276-4872; Keokiemery@gmail.com.

MON- Fooseball Tournament 10pm TUE- DJ Ron, 10pm WED- DJ Andrew Dana, 10pm MON- Levi Poasa 6-9:30pm TUE-Kendall Dean 6-9:30pm WED- Johnny Ringo, 6-9:30pm

products. 10am-5pm. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave.); 808-877-4325; Queenkaahumanucenter.com SUPER SENIOR SUNDAYS - Sun. Jan 6. Stop by the shelter on Sundays and name your adoption fee on any senior pet ages 7-years-and-older. For more information, call, go online, or stop by the shelter between 11am-6pm. Maui Humane Society, (1350 Mehameha Lp., Pu‘unene); 808-877-3680; Mauihumanesociety.org MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sun. Jan 6. This popular event is presented by the Maui Food Technology Center, and features island vendors (crafters, artisans, food purveyors, and more), entertainment, food trucks, and activities showcasing Hawaiian Cultural traditions and practices. Free.

4pm. Kahului Shopping Center, (65 Ka‘ahumanu Ave.); 888-948-MFTC; MauiSundayMarket.com

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SANCTUARY SATURDAYS - Sat. Jan 5. Whale watchers and nature lovers can hear stories, experience crafts, and learn about humpback whales, nature, and more. 10am. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, (726 S Kihei Rd.); 808-879-2818; Hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

HULA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH PAPA HULA - Mon. Jan 7. Gain a deeper appreciation of the traditional dance with papa hula (dance class).

Learn about the history of hula, the art of chanting, basic hula footwork, and hand movements. 1pm.

The Shops at Wailea, (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com

KEIKI HULA SHOW - Sat. Jan 5. Enjoy a true Hawaiian hula show from various hula halau, such as, Na Kamali‘i Nani O Lahaina, Halau Hula O Keola Ali‘iokekai, and Hui Lanakila. 1pm. Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com

PAIA MOVIE NIGHT - Mon. Jan 7. Enjoy an outdoor movie in the tropical garden cafe with comfortable seating, and free hot popcorn. Free.

5:30pm. Paia Bay Coffee and Bar, (115 Hana Hwy.); 808-579-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com

GENTLE YOGA CLASS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS - Sat. Jan 5. Join a physical and spiritual journey. Class is available to all cancer survivors, no matter what stage of treatment you're in or past treatments. Build strength, flexibility, and balance in a safe way. Stimulate the immune system, built bone density. And, built community, gratitude, and hope, with people who get it, who are on the same journey as you. Free. 9am.

Imua Physical Therapy, (411 Huku Lii pl, Kihei); 808-879-0077; Imuapt.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 FREE ZUMBA - Sun. Jan 6. Get your sweat on!

Everybody is welcome. Free. Sundays from 8:309:30am at the Maui Mall and from 9-10am at the Outlets of Maui. Keoni’s Hot Lava DanceFit. 808344-7122; 920-400-0706; Hotlavadancefit.com MAUI MADE SUNDAY - Sun. Jan 6. Every first Sunday of the month, you can enjoy live island style entertainment while shopping for locally made

DTH FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT - Mon. Jan 7. Every first Monday join a one of kind Foosball Tournament! Tournament is one-on-one, winners advance; details and rules at time of each event.

21+. 10pm. Down the Hatch, (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 ‘UKULELE LESSONS - Tue. Jan 8. It's never too late to learn how to play the Hawaiian guitar! Stop by the center stage. 5:45pm. Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA - Tue. Jan 8.

Bringing the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz in eight rounds of audio, visual, and live-hosted trivia.

It’s free to play; prizes will be given for answering bonus questions, and gift cards will be awarded to the top teams at the end of the night. Gather your smartest six friends and head over. Free. 7pm. Kohola Brewery, (910 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Lahaina); 808-868-3198; Koholabrewery.com

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MON - Karaoke 8pm-close, TUE - Karaoke 9pm-close, WED- Open Mic & Karaoke 9pm-close

Rick Glencross, 7-10pm, no cover

Brian Mansano, 7-10pm, no cover

Ori Aviv, 7-10pm, no cover

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LAVA ROCK BAR & GRILL 1945 S Kihei Rd. - 727-2521

Latin Night w/ DJ Grace, 10pm

MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE

1st Friday’s w/ Kaina Country Band, 7-9:30pm

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SANSEI - KAPALUA 115 Bay Dr., Lahaina - 669-6286

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 WAHINE WEDNESDAY LIVE MUSIC - Wed. Jan 9. The event inspires the community, and empowers women with an amazing atmosphere for all the local wahines to collaborate and share ideas.

Come cool down with a refreshing drink and enjoy the show. There will be drink specials and live music performed by a local wahine. 5pm. Paia Bay Coffee and Bar, (115 Hana Hwy.); 808-579-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com TE TIARE PATITIFA - Wed. Jan 9. Enjoy a true Polynesian show from Te Tiare Patitifa on the center stage. 7pm. Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com

LIVE MUSIC WEST MAUI CANE AND CANOE - Thu, Pi‘ilani Arias 5:308:30pm; Fri, Kapali Keahi 5:30-8:30pm; Sat, Gary Larson 5:30-8:30pm; Sat, Dayan Kai 6-9pm; Sun, Gary Larson Duo 9am-12pm; Sun, Joseph Chee 5:30-8:30pm; Mon, Kincaid Kipahu 5:30-8:30pm; Tue, Brian Haia 5:30-8:30pm; Wed, Kalani Smythe 5:30-8:30pm; (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-662-6681; Caneandcanoe.com CAPTAIN JACK'S ISLAND GRILL - Thu, Johnny Ringo 2-5pm; Fri, Will Hartzog 2-5pm; Mon, Will Hartzog 2-5pm; Tue, Johnny Ringo 2-5pm; Wed, Tori Dixon Band 2-5pm; (672 Front St., Lahaina); 808-667-0988; Captainjacksmaui.com CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE - Thu, Harry Troupe 8-11pm; Fri, Joe Benedet 4:30-7:30pm; Fri, Harry Troupe 8-11pm; Sat, Brooks Maguire 8-11pm; Sun, Joe Benedet 4:30-7:30pm; Mon, Mark Burnett 4:30-7:30pm; Mon, Evan Shulman 8-11pm; Tue, Brooks Maguire 8-11pm; Wed, Brooks Maguire 4:30-7:30pm; Wed, Harry Troupe 8-11pm; (811 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4855; Cheeseburgerland.com DOWN THE HATCH - Thu, Damian Awai 10:30am-12:30pm; Thu, Jeremiah Khan 3-5pm; Fri, Brant Quick 9:30-11:30am; Fri, Jeremiah Khan 3-5pm; Sat, Scott Baird 9:30-11:30am; Sat, Dave Kresy 3-5pm; Sun, Damian Awai 9:30-11:30am; Sun, Brant Quick 3-5pm; Mon, Brant Quick 9:3011:30am; Mon, Jason Tepora 3-5pm; Tue, Jason Tepora 9:30-11:30am; Tue, Lawerence Alva 3-5pm; Wed, Brant Quick 9:30-11:30am; Wed, Aaron Boothe 3-5pm; (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com DUKE'S BEACH HOUSE - Thu, Ben DeLeon 3-5pm; Thu, Garrett Probst and Keali‘i Lum 6-8:30pm; Fri, Damon Parrillo and Guest 6-8:30pm; Sat, Keali'i Lum 3-5pm; Sat, Damon Parrillo and Guest 6-8:30pm; Sun, Keali'i Lum 3-5pm; Sun, Damien Awai 6-8:30pm; Mon, Keali'i Lum 3-5pm; Mon, Danyel Alana and Don Lopez 6-8:30pm; Tue,

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Free Karaoke 10pm-1am; no cover

Ben DeLeon 3-5pm; Tue, Roy Kato and Danyel Alana 6-8:30pm; Wed, Fausto Allosada 3-5pm; Wed, Malanai 6-8:30pm; (130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Lahaina); 808-662-2900; Dukesmaui.com FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI - Fri, Luana Lounge Live Music 7-10pm; Sat, Luana Lounge Live Music 7-10pm; Wed, Luana Lounge Live Music 7-10pm; (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-875-4100; Fairmont.com/KeaLani FLEETWOOD'S ON FRONT ST. - Thu, Paul West 2:30-5:30pm; Sat, Southside Mike n' Lightnin’ 2:305:30pm; Sun, Paul Marchetti Duo 6:30-8:30pm; Mon, Paul West 2:30-5:30pm; Tue, Paul West 2:305:30pm; (744 Front St., Lahaina); 808-669-6425; Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com HULA GRILL - Thu, Keali‘i‘i Lum arillo 2-5pm; Thu, Damon Parillo as6-9pm; Fri, Derick Sebasa tian 11am-1pm; Fri, Kawika Lum Ho and Roy Kato 6-9pm; Sat, Kawika Lum Ho 2-5pm; Sat, Danyel Alana 6-9pm; Sun, Josh Lum 2-5pm; Sun, Lahui 6-9pm; Mon, Ua Aloha Maji 2-5pm; Tue, Kawika Lum Ho 2-5pm; Tue, Wili Pohaku 6-9pm; Wed, 5 Danyel Alana 2-5pm; (2435 67Ka‘anapali Pkwy.); 808-6676636; Hulagrillkaanapali.com

Kahula and Roy Kato 3-5pm; (2435 Ka‘anapali Pkwy.); 808-661-4495; Leilanis.com

Nino Toscano 6-9pm; (700 Office Rd., Kapalua); 808-214-5296; Thepourhousekapalua.com

LONGHI’S LAHAINA - Thu, Summer Macedo and Shawn McLauglin 5:30-7:30pm; Fri, Brian and Meryl 5:30-7:30pm; Sun, Two Cats 6-9pm; Tue, Wilmont Kahaialii and Shawn McLaughlin 5:30-7:30pm; (888 Front St.); 808-667-2288; Longhis.com

THE WESTIN KAANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - Sun, Ben Deleon 3-6pm; Mon, Mystical Molokai – Eddie Tanaka 6-9pm; Tue, Ben Deleon 6-9pm; Tue, Mystical Molokai – Eddie Tanaka 6-9pm; Wed, Mystical Molokai – Eddie Tanaka 6-9pm; (6 Kai Ala Dr., Lahaina); 808-667-3200; Westinkaanapali.com

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his big break? Find out. $15-26. Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday at 3pm. ProArts Playhouse, (1280 S Kihei Rd.); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE - Thu, Jamie Gallo 4-6pm; Fri, Randall Rospond 4-6pm; Sun, Kevin Leonard 4-6pm; Wed, Jon Bowser 4-6pm; (1913 S Kihei Rd.); 808-874-6444; Southshoretikilounge.com

BLAYNE ASING - Sat. Jan 12. With formal music training and a natural ear for learning, O’ahu, singer and songwriter Blayne Asing taught himself how to play by watching YouTube. He’s an expert in playing a variety of instruments, and began playing ukulele at age eight. Hear his original songs from country and folk to Hawaiian and island music, and music of his favorite Hawaiian legends. d-under. $30; half-price for 12-and-under. ltural 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural ay, Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW;; Mauiarts.org

THE SHOPS AT WAILEA - Fri, Randall Rospond 4-6pm; (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com WAILEA KITCHEN AND TAP - Fri, Hamilton and Sebastian 5:30-8:30pm; (131 Wailea Ike Pl.); 808-878-3663; Waileakitchentap.com WHAT ALES YOU - Thu, Jason Arcilla 6-9pm; Sat, Daniel Shishido 7-9pm; Sun, Pete Sebastian and Ricardo Dioso 7-9pm; Mon, Kevin Leonard 7-9pm; Tue, Kendra 7-9pm; Wed, Karrie O'Neill 7-9pm; Wed, Rose Renee 7-9pm; (1913 S Kihei Rd.); 808-214-6581; Whatalesyoumaui.com

CENTRAL MAUI BEACH BUMS MA‘ALAEA - Tue, Randall Rospond 5-8pm; Wed, Mark Burnett 5-8pm; (300 Ma‘alaea Rd.); 808-243-2286; Beachbumshawaii.com SEASCAPE MA‘ALAEA RESTAURANT - Fri, Anthony Pfluke 6-8pm; Sat, Live Music 5-7:30pm; Sun, Live Music 5-7:30pm; Sun, Kaulike Pescaia 5:30-7:30pm; (192 Ma‘alaea Rd.); 808-270-7068; Mauioceancenter.com/dine

UPCOUNTRY MAUI CAFE MAMBO MAUI - Tue, Brant Quick 4-8pm; (30 Baldwin Ave., P‘aia); 808-579-8021; Cafemambomaui.com CAFE DES AMIS - Mon, Mark Johnstone 6:308:30pm; (42 Baldwin Ave., Pa‘ia); 808-579-6323; Cdamaui.com CHARLEY'S RESTAURANT AND SALOON - Thu, Mark Johnstone 6:30-8:30pm; Tue, Tom Conway 6:30-8:30pm; (142 Hana Hwy., Pa‘ia); 808-579-8085; Charleysmaui.com PA‘IA BAY COFFEE AND BAR - Tue, 6ft Bossa 5-7pm; (115 Hana Hwy.); 808-579-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com ROCK AND BREWS - Tue, Brant Quick 2-5pm; (120 Hana Hwy., Pa‘ia); 808-579-9011; Rockandbrews.com

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Further information and tickets available by phone or online. Adult content. $15/show; Limited number of $75 VIP passes available by phone only. 5pm. Historic Iao Theater, (68 N Market St., Wailuku); 808 242 696 Mauionstage.com 808-242-6969; SLIGHT SLIGHTLY STOOPID - Fri. Jan 18. C Coming off their sold out U.S U.S. amphitheater tour, San D Diego’s reggae rock fusion band Slightly Stoopid returns to Maui for their largest show yet. They’ll be with special guests, Hawai‘i’s own Rebel Souljahz, and Fortunate Youth. $39/GA; $79/ VIP advance or $49/GA; $ $89/VIP day of show (must be 21+ for VIP). Gates: 5:3 5:30pm. 6:30pm. Maui Arts and C Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Ka Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts org Mauiarts.org

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Bodhi Be and The Death Store present a benefit fundraiser for Doorway Into Light, an educational and charitable organization in Hawai‘i. The night will feature the Marimba Komborera Band, DJ Ged, Neeraja and the Nectar Choir, the Village Pulse Dancers and Drummers, and special Guest, Ram Dass. $25/advance at Eventbrite; $30/door; Free/kids 12-and-under). 6pm. Makawao Union Church, (1445 Baldwin Ave.); 808-579-9261; Makawaounionchurch.org SONNY LIM - Wed. Jan 16. This week will feature slack key guitarist, lap steel guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Sonny Lim. As one of the early members of the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau, Lim developed his guitar and vocal styles performing with his famous Lim Family of the Big Island. Pre-show dinner package also available for Sea House Restaurant, advance purchase required: Call or go online. $37.99$95. Doors: 6:45pm. 7:30pm. Slack Key Show at Napili Kai Beach Resort, (5900 L Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com MAUI FRINGE THEATER FESTIVAL 2019 - Fri. Jan 18 - Sun. Jan 20. The weekend marathon of the

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS - Wed. Jan 23. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that he is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. If you love Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, see him read his own work on stage, it's sure to keep you laughing throughout the evening. Sedaris, will also be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and post-show book signing. $32-$62. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org KAWIKA KAHIAPO - Wed. Jan 23. This week will feature six time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner, Kawika Kahiapo. Pre-show dinner package also available for Sea House Restaurant at 5pm, advance purchase required: Call or go online. $37.99$95. Doors: 6:45pm. 7:30pm. Slack Key Show, (Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 L Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com GINA SALA ‘SOME ENCHANTING EVENING’ SACRED MUSIC OF INDIA CONCERT - Sun. Jan 27. Returning to Maui for her 2nd annual concert, Gina Sala joined by special musical guest Daniel Paul. It will be an evocative evening spiced with humor, that leaves people humming songs

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Desserts and chai by Shamapriya will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Advance tickets available online or in cash at these Maui Ticket Outlets: Maui Kombucha (Ha‘iku), MacNet (Kahului), and Monsoon (Kihei). $35 cash at the door if available. Doors open at 6pm. 7pm. Makawao Union Church, (1445 Baldwin Ave.); 808-579-9261; Makawaounionchurch.org; Ginasalas.com NATHAN AWEAU - Wed. Jan 30. This week's Slack Key Show will feature three-time Male Vocalist of the Year, Nathan Aweau. Demonstrating his extraordinary bass skills on his 8-string electric bass, along with his beautiful vocals, Kelehua Kawai interprets through hula. Pre-show dinner package also available for Sea House Restaurant at 5pm, advance purchase required call or go online. $37.99$95. Doors: 6:45pm. 7:30pm. Slack Key Show, (Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 L Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); 808-669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com RUN AND WALK FOR WHALES - Sat. Feb 2.

Pacific Whale Foundation's annual Run and Walk for Whales is one of Maui's largest and most scenic run and walking events. With courses safer and more walker-friendly than ever, we encourage all abilities to join in this fun and rewarding event.

Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, 10K, or 10-mile course.

The event includes a continental breakfast, awards, door prizes, post-race entertainment with Marty Dread, and a Wild and Wonderful Whale Regatta.

All proceeds benefit Pacific Whale Foundation's mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy. Online registration will close at 11:59pm on January 30. 6am. Pacific Whale Foundation, (Ma‘alaea Harbor Shops); 808-249-8811; Pacificwhale.org; Mauiwhalefestival.org/runwalk ‘THE HUKILAU: PULLING TOGETHER FOR MAUI’S RESOURCES’ - Sat. Feb 2. Families and local businesses are invited to Malama Maui Nui’s first annual fundraiser. This exclusive evening event for the entire family will feature a delicious buffet, free drink tickets with an additional cash bar, live dinner music, a silent auction, games, photo station and, amazing ocean critters! $150, funds raised will benefit Malama Maui Nui’s environmental stewardship programs. 6pm. Maui Ocean Center, (192 Ma‘alaea Rd.); 808-2707000; Mauioceancenter.com; Malamamauinui.org HALE KAU KAU DINNER AND AUCTION - Sat. Feb 9. Now in its 20th year, this fundraising dinner provides approximately 40 percent of Hale Kau Kau’s annual budget. Themed “Sharing the Love,” which aptly describes the support Hale Kau Kau has received, the event will feature a buffet dinner, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment.

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by Caeriel Crestin

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Some rules are made to be bent or broken – but only by experts. No rule is sacrosanct; if you’re good enough, you can swim against the current and still end up getting farther faster than those who choose to go with the flow. This requires insane amounts of cunning, charm, and self-knowledge, as well as the will to knowingly break the rules. You’ve got all that. This week’s a good week to exercise it, should you choose to. You’ll probably get to your destination either way – but this way will be quicker, and a whole lot more fun.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Your self-image as righteous warrior has become a bit tarnished. You raced to war with passion in your heart and what you thought was impregnable emotional armor, and discovered that your passion was misguided and your protective shell more fragile than you believed. Now, you’re understandably hesitant to storm into battle again. What if, after all, you’re wrong this time, too? What if your armor falls to pieces? I sympathize with and understand your concerns, but I’m here to dismiss them: You’re not wrong and your armor will hold. Now go fight the good fight.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You don’t need your cup of coffee in the morning, no matter how often you claim it’s so. Yes, it greatly facilitates you having a good morning but the truth is you could go without it (albeit miserably) if you had to, just as you could also suffer through not having most of the other things you profess to require. What do you truly need? Aren’t your other supposed necessities just strong preferences? At least one thing you actually can’t survive without, you regard (bizarrely) as an unnecessary frill, and at least five of the things you think you can’t live without aren’t even that good for you. This is a good week to figure out just what’s what and change your priorities accordingly.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

I went to a sex machine museum, whose exhibits ranged from charmingly titillating (an adorable handcranked vibrator) to extremely grotesque (dildos so shockingly large they could also be found in a museum of torture devices). In other words, you’re not as weird as you think, whether we’re talking about your sexuality or any of your other qualities. There’s always someone stranger than you, and everyone else is odder than you know. Proudly own what you are.

Don’t bother shamefully hiding your dildo; your neighbor’s got a bigger one, and anyway, nobody cares.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Want a little bitter with your sweet? No? Tough shit. If I were you, I’d get used to the taste. You’ll probably never love it (unless you’re unusually masochistic), but you could still learn to appreciate how it makes the sweet stuff that much more delicious. Take your bitter pill this week and remember to keep eating afterwards; dessert will be served. You’ll find the bad taste becomes not so bad, after a while, and you won’t dread it so much. And please, don’t forget to savor every drop of sweetness that comes your way. That, after all, is what this is all about.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Don’t be a seeing eye dog. It’s lovely that you can really be there for someone, and help them in a way you’re uniquely qualified for. But I despise how you’ll sublimate your own desires in order to fulfill someone else’s needs.

Even seeing eye dogs get time off to play and just be dogs. When’s your time to play? You don’t need to cut off the leash and go chase balls in traffic – that’s as dangerous for a Virgo as any golden retriever. But you ought to have enough slack in the ties that bind you that you can run and play when you need to without getting your nose slapped with a rolled-up newspaper. In fact, if you’re not getting a cookie and a hug when you come back to do your duty, you’re getting ripped off.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Rams suck at staying truly depressed. Provided you haven’t done something ridiculously dramatic (like killing yourself), you usually bounce out of your misery swiftly. You’re simply not heavy enough to get stuck in the muck for long. There will be many more swamps of sorrows to slog through after this one.

Don’t worry – you’ll get through them just like you’ll get through this one: by staying calm and being patient. As long as you don’t struggle so much that you sink in over your head, you’ll be back on solid ground before you know it.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Consider ignorance; it might just be the better option. If you don’t get where I’m coming from, here’s an example: City dwellers rarely know much about their neighbors. They’ll spend years less than 10 feet from another person and still know virtually nothing about them, because of that thin wall separating them. I believe this lack of knowledge helps make the wall feel a little thicker, and helps a flimsy, crappy, overpriced apartment feel like a safe haven. In this case, too, not knowing might help you feel better.

Since finding out the truth won’t help you in any way, shape, or form, I ask you: Why bother?

Neglect is a kind of abuse too, and Libras are more likely to suffer it than any other sign. That’s mostly because you’re so adaptable, polite, and sensitive to others’ needs – often at the expense of your own.

This isn’t necessarily about being a squeaky wheel (though it would be good if you could learn that raising hell is just what’s necessary sometimes), but about creating balance, something you’re supposed to be good at. Where’s the balance in this situation?

You give a lot and get essentially ignored in return?

Bullshit, and staying in the situation just because you’ve already been in it this long is even more and stinkier bullshit. Call shenanigans on the whole situation and demand that it be fixed, or get out altogether.

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That should inspire kindness, not sadism. If it doesn’t, get yourself to a therapist and figure out why not.

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