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VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 27

4 MAUI COUNTY The merits of medical pot are debated in Letters. We check in on the Superferry and explain why the story’s going to stay afloat in ‘09 even if the boat doesn’t. A car gets stickered in Eh Brah! News of the Weird jumps from a checkers champ to a record-breaking chant to a really stupid rapper. Rob Report reflects on Christmas past. LC Watch writes its wish list.

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10 FEATURE STORY Buckle up for a snarky trip down memory lane with our expanded Coconut Wireless: The Year in Review.

13 ONO KINE GRINDS THIS WEEK’S QUESTION What’s your dream job (besides this one, of course)?

Editor: Jacob Shafer Hotel heiress Calendar Editor/Staff Writer: Kate Bradshaw Professor of beerology Proofreader: Heather Nicholson Contributors: Jessica Armstrong, Caeriel Crestin, Lloyd Dangle, Doug Levin, Rob Parsons, Chuck Shepherd, Ynez Tongson, Barry Wurst II Illustration: Ron Pitts Photography: Sean Michael Hower Monte Carlo escort service

Paia Fish Market passes the fish and chips test, while Ono Gelato serves just desserts.

15 MUSIC SCENE Jessica wonders why Greg diPiazza of Maui Underground isn’t more famous.

16 Mind Candy

18 FILM Barry Wurst II says Sean Penn rises to the top in the compelling biopic Milk.

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17 First Light

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20 DA KINE CALENDAR Kate previews the New Year’s Eve festivities and offers info on Uncle Boy’s memorial service.

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LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR A BUNCH OF DOPES Wow, yet another example of the ridiculous ignorance of the federal government and its outdated system of dealing with the natural world [“Is marijuana medicine?” December 18].

Grow up people. Anything can be abused if not used properly. Learn how to use the garden that we have and all of its gifts. A kitchen knife will injure if not used properly, but if you know how to use it, it is a valuable tool at your disposal. These outdated modes of dealing with the world have to die out; may the youth of tomorrow be wiser than the idiots currently calling the shots.

Free thinker, submitted online at mauitime.com

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Doesn’t Marinol have the same genetic effects as cannabis on the body? That medicine is available with a prescription. What? You don’t like taking a pill and just want to smoke dope? Good job MPD for taking PWT down. We don’t need that scum business in Paia.

Harry McDougal, submitted online at mauitime.com

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY When we make something otherwise benign and harmless like growing marijuana a crime, we create criminals.

How many examples do we need before we finally admit the abject failure of our country’s drug policy? How many otherwise law-abiding citizens need to be arrested and thrown in jail, wasting our tax dollars, before we say, enough is enough? Write to your federal and state representatives, and if one of them happens to be Joe Bertram tell him thank you for having a spine.

J.C., Paia

CUNNING LINGLE Have you noticed that there is no public announcement of Lingle’s visits to Maui [“Coconut Wirless,” December 18]? I think she knows that if the citizens of Maui get wind of an appearance ahead of time, she’ll be greeted with “Impeach Lingle” signs. With the release of the Superferry auditor’s report damning her machinations, it has become clear she is one of the most corrupt governors we’ve ever had—and that’s quite an accomplishment!

Karen Chun, submitted online at mauitime.com

THAT YOU, CARLTON? Re your recent film caption for the movie Seven Pounds: Wow, real original making fun of Will Smith for once

being on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He has done so much with his career since then, but all you can do is make snide comments. Everybody has to start somewhere.

And while we’re on the subject, The Fresh Prince was a good show and a funny show, so there! Next time I hope you will think of something funny or original.

Anonymous, Kihei

VOCAL LOCAL Thank you Maui Time for putting the emphasis on shopping local [“Local gift guide,” December 11]! It is so important for people to spend their dollars at businesses that are here on-island and run by local people. We are isolated here and if we don’t do all we can to support each other, who will? We must be vocal and speak for one another: brown, white, haole, Hawaiian. Happy holidays to all and hope for peace on Earth.

Auntie T., Kahului

LAYING DOWN THE BRAH Maybe it’s time for people to be sued for civil rights violation if you are assaulted purely because of your skin color [Eh Brah!” December 4]. Isn’t that how it works if you beat up someone for being gay, black, etc.? I think if these punks were sued for everything they own, and their parents too (if they are minors), then this type of hate crime will lessen, if not stop. I am part Hawaiian, born and raised here, and have grown up seeing the hate perpetuated by the older locals, and feel that this is the only way it can stop. Sure there are a-holes on any side, but to hate just because of skin color or birthplace is pure discrimination and this will surely make it stop.

Not a haole, submitted online at mauitime.com

CLARIFICATION In last week’s feature story “Is marijuana medicine?” we implied that Rep. Joe Bertram is currently a medical marijuana user. Bertram asked us to clarify: he says he is not currently a user himself, but grows for a friend.

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Rocking the boat A new book and a date with the Supreme Court ensure the Superferry will stay in the headlines in ’09 “

he Superferry appeared on the horizon, headed straight at us.

One-and-a-half times the length of a football field, five stories high, the uninvited menace had burned nearly 6,000 gallons of diesel from Honolulu to Kaua‘i. This was its maiden voyage.”

So begins Part One of The Superferry Chronicles, a new book by journalist and filmmaker Koohan Paik and activist Jerry Mander. The book, which hit shelves last month, traces the com-

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The timing, of course, is excellent. On December 18, the Superferry had its much-anticipated date with the state Supreme Court. Justices heard oral arguments from lawyers representing the Hawaii Department of Transportation and the Superferry on one side, and Maui Tomorrow, the Sierra Club and the Kahului Harbor Coalition on the other.

The anti-Superferry camp’s central argument is that the ship should never have been launched without a completed

plex, sordid history of the controversial vessel, exposing along the way the private and public players who starred in the still-unfolding drama. (If anyone has lingering questions about the

Environmental Impact Statement. Attorney Isaac Hall, speaking on behalf of Maui Tomorrow et al, told the court that Act 2, a law signed by Gov. Linda Lingle that allowed the Superferry to begin operations without the EIS, “was conceived, cut and tailored for the Hawaii Superferry alone.”

Adding fuel to the anti-Superferry argument was a report by the state Auditor released a day before the Supreme Court proceedings that said Act 2 “compromised the islands’ environmental laws and set a precedent for future government intervention that puts the interests of a single business before the state’s environmental, fiduciary, and public safety responsibilities.”

At the hearing, First Deputy Attorney General Lisa Ginoza countered that Act 2, which is set to expire next summer, was perfectly legal and that it “balance[d] all interests, including the environment.”

The matter is now in the hands of the court; at press time there was no indication when a ruling would be handed down.

As for the big picture, if the history of business and government collusion spelled out in The Superferry Chronicles and the headlines of the past year-plus is any indication, buckle up—there could be choppy seas ahead. MTW

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Howdy Neighbor, how many times are you planning on calling to report my car as abandoned because it’s parked in front of your house on a crowded street? The car is fully legal and insured, yet you still make repeated calls to MPD to send someone out to sticker my car. The street in question is a public residential street which allows public parking. Maybe during one of the many breaks in your day to make a call to MPD, you can inquire about private ownership of public streets. Neighbor, your first option was to do the neighborly thing and just knock on my door and talk to me about it. Now, because of your persistence with the stickering of my car, I have decided that I must park there as often as I can. Happy holidays!

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sion of toddlers, with a history tracing back centuries. Last year, 130 boys born since the previous Sunet were circumcised, without anesthetic, by Zylfikar Shishko, 70, for a small fee. Many Gorani are apprehensive about 2012, according to an October dispatch in Germany’s Der Spiegel, because Shishko is 70 years old and the only skilled Gorani circumciser.

One of the world’s best-known strategists on the game of checkers passed away in November. Richard Fortman was Illinois state champion six times, and in the 1970s and 1980s published a seven-volume handbook on rules and tactics.

Many people now considering the game would be astonished to know that, as in chess, there are masters and grandmasters, and international rankings, that experts actually study historical opening moves and endgames, and that some play, move-by-move, via the U.S. Mail. A New York Times obituary noted that Fortman played as many as 100 games simultaneously, and won games blindfolded. Until the end, according to his daughter, Fortman spent “hours each day” playing checkers online.

COME INTO THE FOLD An administrative court in Sweden overruled a government agency in November, thus requiring that the Madonna of Orgasm Church founded by artist Carlos Bebeacua be registered as a legitimate religious community. “The orgasm is God,” he said, and “should be worshipped” as a “metaphor of life.” It should not be limited to ejaculation but can be taught “through art or by looking at a landscape and thinking, ‘Wow!’” Bebeacua already claims “a few hundred” followers.

IDOL WORSHIP Serbians, who have previously, bafflingly, constructed large, reverential public statues of martial-arts actor Bruce Lee and movie characters Tarzan and Rocky Balboa, built one of reggae musician Bob Marley in August in the village of Banatski Sokolac. Also planned was a statue of British singer Samantha Fox, but that project fell through. One Serbian artist who helped raise money for the Rocky statue told The New York Times, “My generation can’t find role models (at home) so we have to look elsewhere.”

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STUPIDITY IN VERSE In November, a judge in Dublin, Ga., sentenced Rico Todriquez Wright, 25, to at least 20 years in prison for the 2006 shooting of Chad Blue, who had told police initially that he didn’t know who had shot him. Blue later heard a thuglife song on CD, “Hitting Licks for a Living,” in which rap singer Wright brags, “Chad Blue knows how I shoot” and realized Wright was the one who shot him that night. MTW

MAKING THE CUT The Gorani, a small group of Muslims scattered through the former Yugoslavia, lead mostly unremarkable lives, except for their singular distinction: Every five years, they gather in southern Kosovo for Sunet, a festival of mass-circumci-

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Hosts of Christmas past Holiday memories in the land of aloha

first arrived on Maui 31 years ago, the Monday before Thanksgiving, just in time to body surf my way into the holiday season.

Stepping onto the tarmac at Honolulu Airport for the first time, I was caressed by the tropical humidity, laden with the combined aromas of plumeria flowers and jet fuel. The effect was intoxicating.

Back in 1977, the humble Kahului airport lobby wrapped around a large banyan tree. Each evening, a large ‘ohana of mynah birds would fill its branches with their fluttering and chattering. Suitcases were unloaded off to one side, not on the imposing metallic oval carousels of today.

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My college buddy and I rented a car and set out to find a third college friend, who had ventured to Maui a year earlier. A block after leaving the airport, we were drawn into the Tshirt factory outlet store, seduced by the sign offering free ice-cold pineapple juice.

On our way up the palm tree lined Ka’ahumanu Avenue we picked up a hitchhiker who had been on the same flight. As we crested the hill into Wailuku town, she began to chant Hare Krishna. We had just passed the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet, where Stillwell’s bakery now

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Christmas wishes Most people send their holiday wish lists to that diminutive, jellybellied arctic toymaker. We know he’s busy, so we’re sending ours to the LC. Obviously folks who fire missives to the North Pole enjoy a much better chance of having their wishes granted, but hey— after a few years of this column, we’re used to disappointment. So here goes:

“Numbah One day of Christmas, my tutu gave to me/One mynah bird in one papaya tree.”

–Hawaiian pidgin holiday song, Kenny/Magoon/Phelps (1959)

I was caressed by the tropical humidity, laden with the combined aromas of plumeria flowers and jet fuel. The effect was intoxicating.

LC Watch

1. Ditch the dancing rules. Don’t do it because telling people where and when they can bob their heads and tap their toes is a blatant violation of the First Amendment.

Don’t do it because it flies in the face of common sense and creates far more problems (a lot) than it solves (none). Do it because dancing is awesome, and trying to police and restrict it makes you guys look like a bunch of out-oftouch curmudgeons who want to spoil everyone’s fun.

Rob’s love of Maui bloomed the moment he stepped off the plane.

is located, and she said she was chanting for all the dead chickens. A few days later, we drove through Paia and saw that she had found her way to that eclectic haven.

On Thanksgiving we were welcomed at a feast in a Ma’alaea condo, overlooking the ocean on one side and the expansive fields of sugar cane, just beginning to throw their silvery tassels towards the sunlight, to the north. Someone cooked breadfruit, adding an island flair to the standard fair and we opened the bottle of champagne that I had been awarded for most closely guesstimating the halfway time of the flight to Hawaii. ithin a week, I found a job, waiting tables at Tony Habib’s La Familia restaurant on Vineyard Street (now Saeng Thai).

Waiting at The Maui News for their afternoon paper to hit the streets, I perused the classifieds and found a 1970 Toyota Corona, robin’s egg blue, for $700.

Finding a decent place to stay proved a bit more challenging.

My buddy Jeff and I did a fair amount of couch surfing, including with a friend who was renting one of the Nona Lani cottages in North Kihei, which is among only a few places that have retained their quaint local character over the

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years. Eventually we found a two bedroom rental in Ku’au, priced at $325 monthly. However, it was not available until January 15. o it was that Jeff and I found ourselves camping under the kiawe trees at Ma’alaea on my first Christmas away from home. Jeff found employment cooking at La Familia; we worked the lunch shift, played basketball or tennis, jumped in the ocean and body-

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2. Make transcripts of your meetings immediately available to the public. Yes, we drag ourselves down to the David K. Trask Building in Wailuku whenever possible to watch the Commission and Adjudication Board do their thing, but how many Mauians can really be expected to take the time mid-week? You already offer premeeting agendas, and the meetings are already being transcribed—save for the behindclosed-doors deliberations—so don’t tell us you don’t have the resources. Transparency: it’s a good thing.

3. Embrace judicial oversight. The overarching criticism against you is that you’re a rogue agency; you’re appointed and then let loose on the alcohol sellers of Maui with nary a check or balance. A recent test case on Oahu seemed to open the door for the courts to peek over Liquor Departments’ shoulders.

It may not seem like a good thing at first—but in the long run, it’ll be better for everyone. You might even see this column disappear, and that’s probably on your wish list.

– Jacob Shafer

ROBREPORT surfed, then found our way to the popular nighttime camping spot on North Kihei Road. We had landed in paradise and were living humble, happy lives.

In keeping with the holiday spirit, our new restaurant boss gave all his employees a bottle of wine, even those of us who had only worked there for a few weeks. Jeff and I split a bottle of Valpolicella red as we sat underneath the starry skies, with the sound of the waves soon soothing us into slumber.

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A few years later, I worked a Christmas Eve shift at La Familia in Wailuku. On my way home to Ku’au, my 1972 Datsun 510 began to sputter as I passed the Humane Society at the bend of Ka’ahumanu Avenue and Hana Highway.

I managed to pull off in front of the Gas Company and Hopaco, the car’s electrical system malfunctioning like a wayward strand of Christmas lights.

This was the pre-cell phone era, so I had little choice but to attach a note to my windshield imploring the police to have mercy and to hitch a ride home. With a

ment I’d hoped would last through the holidays abruptly changed. Despite my 20 years on Maui and numerous friends to call on, we were unsuccessful in finding a home to share. As Christmas drew near, the prospects were dim. It seemed more and more like Mary and Joseph finding no room at the inn.

Finally, I called friends in Makawao, who gave us a kama’aina deal on their vacation rental for a few nights while boxes of belongings were stacked in the garage of a former Haiku Community Association president. Thanks for your

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I awoke to find a very large cow licking my foot, her tongue seemingly as big as my head. An entire herd of curious onlookers had surrounded us.

On Christmas Day, we cruised into Kihei, content to toss a Frisbee at the beach, in lieu of opening presents with family around the tree. At Charley Young’s beach, my college classmates ran into acquaintances they had met while working at the Hotel Intercontinental in Wailea, shortly after it opened the previous year.

Hearing that we had no place to go, they invited us to their Christmas feast. Their tiny Walaka Street apartment brimmed with the warmth and merriment of gathering and fellowship. Years later, one of our hosts, Kevin Cyr, would continue finding ways to bring people together through his work with Hope Chapel, while his son, Sam, grew and honed his skills to win the MIL golf championship.

That same December, we found a place where we could enjoy a college pastime—shooting pool—in the dark confines of Charley’s Saloon in Paia, behind the popular restaurant-byday named after the famous Great Dane. We three not-so-wise haole boys from the Mainland may have been naïve in walking into this “locals only” hangout, but were nevertheless greeted with aloha—and a little curiosity.

One lanky, affable fellow took great care to instruct us in the proper pronunciation of the holiday salutations: “Mele Kalikamaka and a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou.” In the months and years that followed, I would sometimes see Eddie “Too Tall” Wilson playing his trumpet, sitting in with David Paquette’s barrelhouse, New Orleans-style stride piano at the Pioneer Inn in Lahaina.

bare trickle of cars passing, I walked to the Dairy Road intersection, beyond which the Hana Highway was a two-lane road.

Soon, a kind gentleman gave me a ride to my doorstep. On Christmas Day we drove into town and retrieved my car, which mercifully had not been towed. ears passed and I became accustomed to the subtle changing of the seasons in Hawaii.

Pointsettias began to show their color, Upcountry residents and downtown merchants would wrap holiday lights around palm trees or plumerias and suddenly an onslaught of tourists would arrive the weekend before Christmas.

The influx of green to the local economy was even more perceptible than after pakalolo harvest in the days before Operation Greenharvest.

Each year, Christmas meant cards and gifts mailed away, the crazy gift-exchange game at holiday parties with coworkers and friends and making repeated calls to family on the Mainland, only to be greeted with the automated reply, “All circuits are busy at this time…”

Fast forward to 1998, the year I met Heather. Soon after we met, she was off to India for a month, one of the musicians on an ambitious tour with a troupe of Tara dancers. Her adventures even took her to Dharmasala, where they received traditional kata blessings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Upon returning home, Heather was quite exhausted, and took a couple weeks to find her rhythm and recoup her energy. By then, the house-sitting arrange-

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kindness, Paul and Charlene Santos and Sam Clark.

Heather and I joked that if we could get through being homeless during the holidays, we could get through anything. A year and a half later, we got married. he following Christmas, we drove to a brunch gathering in Paia and stopped on our way home at the bluff just past Hookipa Beach Park.

Monster surf was rolling in, and we walked out into the pasture to witness its raw power and sheer beauty. Our bellies full, we laid back in the sun and closed our eyes, feeling the waves thunder in the ground beneath us.

I awoke to find a very large cow licking my foot, her tongue seemingly as big as my head. An entire herd of curious onlookers had surrounded us. It was a totally unexpected scene that makes me laugh even to this day.

With our holiday cards and a gift or two already in the mail to Mainland family, Heather and I are planning this year’s Christmas Eve gathering. We have invited old friends and new for a potluck, singing and dancing. Our celebrations gravitate toward non-denominational inclusiveness, or “free-range” praise of various beliefs and paths.

Thus, it is likely that we’ll sing to Lord Krishna as well as the baby Jesus, perhaps an indication that my own circuitous path through 31 years on Maui has come full circle.

Here’s hoping that this holiday season finds everyone with a roof over their heads, enough to eat and hearts filled with gratitude and love. MTW

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BY JACOB SHAFER JANUARY The year begins inauspiciously, with the Superferry limping out of the starting gate, hampered by controversy and protests and allowed to make the trek between Oahu and Maui (or, often, not make the trek due to uncooperative weather) only because of a governmental end-around signed by Gov. Linda Lingle…A bad sports omen: After getting hammered in the Sugar Bowl, University of Hawaii football coach June Jones ditches the Warriors and takes $2 million to relocate to, of all places, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas…Archeologist Theresa Donham and environmental activist Lucienne De Naie release a 470-page book about the cultural history of Makena and make it available for free online. For a brief moment, it seems like those fighting to protect Makena from development might actually be strong enough to win, despite the odds…In spite of 1 his popularity on Maui, Rep. D e n n i s Kucinich ends his longshot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, leaving some y o u n g A f r i c a n American Senator from Illinois as the

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only remaining Dem in the race who opposed the Iraq War from the start.

Yeah, like he’s got a shot…

FEBRUARY Over 100 people show up at a County Council meeting concerning Wailea 670, the controversial Charlie Jencks-backed development. Some say it’ll provide a needed economic boost, others say we need unspoiled land more than we need another golf course and more luxury homes. Wonder how this one will turn out?…Chelsea Clinton makes an appearance in Maui to stump for her mom, addressing a 2 small-but-packed room at the David K. Trask Building in Wailuku, which also houses the Department of Liquor Control. Considering Chelsea danced the hula (poorly, by her own admission), we hope no alcohol was served; or, if it was, that the former First Daughter did her dance within a clearly designated area marked off with duct tape. Hey, the rules are the rules…Despite Chelsea’s best efforts, Barack Obama handily wins Hawaii ’s Democratic Caucus, in which roughly 40,000 people participate. Wow, that Obama guy sure has folks excited, and not just here in his home state. Can’t possibly last though. I mean, he’s up against the Clintons…

MARCH Scanning the headlines, Editor Anthony Pignataro notes that “the sub-prime mortgage-lending crisis is ballooning into a full-fledged cataclysm and may in fact be dragging the entire nation into recession.” Oh come now, I’m sure our leaders in Washington will rise to the challenge and head this thing off rather than waiting too long and then going into reactionary panic mode and dishing out federal cheese willy-nilly…Despite normally prodevelopment councilmembers Bill Medeiros and Riki Hokama switching sides to vote with the “nays,” Wailea 670 narrowly gets the council’s stamp of approval. Closer than expected, but this ain’t horseshoes or hand grenades…Finding the skies something less than friendly, Aloha Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in four years.

Skyrocketing fuel costs, an inter-island fare war with rival go! and the beginnings of a pretty serious visitor downturn all play a role.

The biggest loser, of course, is the average passenger, who now has one less option to help keep fares reasonable, or at least not stratospherically

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high…And how about a little more bad news? Molokai Ranch, which employs 120 people at its various operations on the island, announces plans to shut down at month’s end…Still not depressed? The Iraq War celebrates (if that’s the right word, which it definitely isn’t) its 5th anniversary and its 4,000th American casualty…

APRIL Rob Parsons investigates the deadly ecological implications of HECO’s decision to import palm oil from Southeast Asia. An extremely important and informative read, but not exactly the feel-good story of the year…ATA joins Aloha in the ranks of out-of-busi-

tells LC Watch “I resigned when your article came out in the paper.”…Kate Bradshaw examines the controversy surrounding downhill bike tours on Haleakala summit, exposing yet again the clash between (sometimes) clueless tourists and (sometimes) cranky locals…Even as they keep approving mansions and golf courses in South Maui, the County Council wags its finger at citizens over water use, in the wake of an announcement from the Department of Water Supply that portions of the Valley Isle are in a state of drought. And of course they don’t see, or choose to ignore, the hypocrisy. Which is why God invented Coconut Wireless…After five years of exemplary service, Editor Anthony Pignataro signs off…

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ness airlines. We’re out in the middle of the ocean here, and our options for crossing that massive expanse of saltwater are shrinking faster than the President’s approval ratings…Speaking of the President: the race to replace him remains, as The Daily Show has so aptly dubbed it, a real clusterf#@$. On one side, Hillary Clinton hangs on, party unity be damned, and we’re learning more about superdeleagtes than we ever cared to. On the other side, the old cranky POW who was declared politically dead on more than one occasion beat out the Mormon, the cross-dressing Mayor of New York, the Southern Baptist minister and the loony Libertarian. Is this a presidential campaign or the setup of a really weird joke? (Answer: both.)…

With math and her party’s leadership ganging up against her, Clinton finally concedes to Obama and promises to throw her support behind him…Economic belts may be getting tightened, but actual belts are another matter. Greg Mebel weighs in on Hawaii ’s rapidly swelling obesity problem and delivers the heavy news that Maui is the state’s chubbiest county…Phillip Prais, Lahaina’s belovedbut-controversial preacher man, passes away, leaving his familiar space under the Banyan Tree a little emptier…So much for bombs bursting in air: with drought conditions worsening, retailers announce they’ll be selling less fireworks in the

MAY As part of our ongoing effort to make the Department of Liquor Control love us, Maui Time reports that newly minted Liquor Commissioner James T. Viela was popped for DUI in 2005 and Viela promptly resigns. “Personal reasons” are cited, but in a moment of candor Viela

4 weeks leading up to Independence Day…Opponents of Wailea 670 refuse to say die. With attorney Lance Collins leading the charge, a group of South Maui residents brings a Sunshine Law challenge.

Even if it fails (and we don’t mean to be pessimistic, but…) it’s an effective stall tactic…Back on Molokai, residents get more bad news as the PUC gives the goahead to massive water rate hikes after Molokai Properties LLC cries financial insolvency…

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Yours truly arrives on-island just in time to help bang out the annual Best of Maui bonanza, the biggest issue of the year (not that I’m complaining). Meanwhile, former MTW Associate Editor and Holoholo Girl Samantha Campos assumes my old position at the Bay Area alt weekly the Pacific Sun. So of course I use this Trading Places-esque occurrence as an excuse to

interview Sam and write a totally self-congratulatory fluff piece…The filing deadline for the county and state elections passes and the biggest shakeup is probably Councilmember Michelle Anderson’s announcement that she won’t seek reelection. Instead, she endorses her friend and former mentor Wayne Nishiki…In what looks to be a case of making-an-exampleby-throwing-the-book, the county brings legal action against a California woman

f o r , a h e m , allegedly turning her Kihei home into a TVR without the requisite conditional use permit…As the economy continues to stall, Maui Land & Pineapple lays off over a quarter of its workforce…

AUGUST Hey, remember those ML&P layoffs we just told you about?

Well, there’s a wrinkle. And by wrinkle we mean big steaming pile of corporate crap: less than a year before the company fired nearly 300 people, it paid some $4.1 million in cash and stocks to CEO David Cole. Shockingly, my attempts to land an interview with Mr. Cole are unsuccessful…Barack Obama engages in a rock star world tour, visiting the Middle East and speaking to huge crowds in Europe. John McCain stays home and makes attack ads featuring Paris Hilton…As Councilmember Mike Victorino basks in the good news that he’s running unopposed for his Wailuku seat, son Shane and his team, the Philadelphia Phillies, begin a dash to the playoffs…Fresh off his globetrotting adventure, Obama pays a visit to Oahu for a little R&R with the family and gets the full-on stalker treat-

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ment from an AP writer who reports on his every move. The image of Obama-ascelebrity begins to emerge fully formed…Russia starts dropping bombs on Georgia, and we wonder if Dubya knows it’s a country as well as a Southern state…As if the layoffs and fat CEO bonus weren’t enough, Beau Ewan reports on ML&P’s promise to preserve land at Honolua Bay and how it looks an awful lot like a profit-driven power grab…With the primary election right around the corner, questions arise about the voting machines that’ll be tallying the results.

Seems the company that makes the machines, Hart InterCivic, was the target of a 2007 lawsuit alleging shady shenanigans. But surely nothing untoward will happen here. This is Maui, the land that corruption doesn’t touch…Forget the conventions, Joe Biden and even Jeremiah Wright—the biggest general election news is John McCain tapping some lady from Alaska to be his VP. We don’t know 5 much about this Sarah Palin, but surely she can’t be as dim as she seems…

SEPTEMBER I take a very small swing at high fructose corn syrup and get a curt e-mail and a packet of propaganda from the corn syrup lobby. Interesting that they would feel the need to dump so much money into PR, given their claims that their product is awesome and, I’m paraphrasing, possibly a cure for cancer…A Maui developer who wants to open a lowincome campground for the homeless in Spreckelsville gets shut down by a coalition of NIMBYs. This is not a nominee for Most Surprising Story of the

Year…Speaking of things that aren’t surprising, the primary election happens, and despite valiant efforts by upstart candidates like Summer 7 Starr and T a s h a Kama, Maui elects the same collection of developer-friendly good old boys—guys like Joe Souki and Kyle Yamashita who never met a deep-pocketed donor they didn’t like. Oh well, with Obama on the ballot, thing’ll turn out better in November. Right?…

OCTOBER Remember when I said Sarah Palin couldn’t be as dim as she seems? Well, that was before the Vice Presidential debate. She’s dimmer…The economic situation is officially labeled a crisis; John McCain looks erratic and out of touch while Obama stays cool and presidential.

But neither one seems to have much in the way of answers…Speaking of a lack of answers, with the crisis worsening our leaders in Washington go into reactionary panic mode and start dishing out federal cheese willy-nilly. Didn’t see that coming...As his dad continues to coast toward victory, Shane Victorino becomes a postseason hero and the Phillies defeat the Tampa Bay Rays and win the World Series. A thousand Maui photo ops await…After much buildup and debate, Halloween in Lahaina happens without the CRC’s stamp of approval and with little help from the Mayor’s office (the streets are not closed to traffic in an affront to common sense). All that said, fewer people show up, things stay pretty sane and merchants fret that next year the event, once a counted-upon revenue generator, will be dead in the water…

NOVEMBER That little election that nobody was really talking about happens. The United States elects its first non-Caucasian commander in chief. Obama delivers a stirring speech to a huge crowd in Chicago, and even the unabashedly cynical are forced for a moment to feel a tinge of hope…Speaking of hope, local election returns offer none. Once again, Maui rejects change at home and rubber stamps the same group of councilmembers and state legislators. Some blame a

lack of awareness, citing the number of blank ballots.

Ignorance, as usual, is a p o o r excuse…One of the more intriguing l o c a l matchups, the South Maui Council race between Wayne Nishiki and Don Couch, gets a lot more interesting after the election, which Nishiki wins narrowly. Less than two weeks later, we break the story that Nishiki—who ran the independent, nostrings-attached campaign and hammered his opponent for taking contributions from developers—took out a $100,000 loan from Everett Dowling in 2005 and filed a disclosure form more than two months late, in an apparent attempt to keep the loan out of the news…

DECEMBER The Makena development is back in the headlines, as the council hears testimony pro and con. See if this sounds familiar: people pack the meeting, give passionate pleas, the councilmembers ruminate, then vote in favor of the project. Seriously, we could just skip the whole process and get right to the “Whatever you want, Mr. Dowling” phase, couldn’t we?…Nishiki goes before the Board of Ethics and it seems clear he’ll escape with a slap on the wrist. Now we await his swearing-in and the first time he has to recuse himself from a vote involving Dowling…ML&P announces CEO David Cole will be stepping down at year’s end. But don’t worry (because we know you were), he’ll have a nice multi-million dollar pillow to help soften his landing...Offering a perfect metaphor for his failed presidency, an Iraqi reporter hurls a shoe at George Bush’s head 8 during a press conference. The footwear fails to find its mark, but the point is made…And now, I think we’re all caught up. That’s everything that happened.

(Seriously, if you think of something big and important we left off, rest assured—it didn’t happen.) Happy holidays, everyone, and—against all odds and evidence— here’s to a prosperous, peaceful, progressive New Year. MTW 1. Her Majesty, Linda Lingle; 2. Aloha Airlines; 3. Haleakala downhill; 4. Wailea 670; 5. Shane Victorino; 6. David Cole; 7. Don Couch vs.

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Market fresh A fish and chips connoisseur puts Paia Fish Market to the test love fish and chips. I’m not bragging or confessing, just stating a fact. If I go out to eat and see strips of battered seafood and fries with a side of coleslaw on the menu, it takes a Herculean effort for me not to order it up.

Of course, not all fish and chips are created equal. In fact, more so than many other dishes, this one runs the gamut from delicious to downright unappetizing.

OK, now it’s bold statement time: having sampled a fair amount of what Maui has to offer, and finding more than a few worthy contenders for the crown, I’m prepared to offer Paia Fish market the title of best fish and chips on-island.

They’re that good.

French fries are pretty hard to screw up (as proof of this, even McDonald’s gets them mostly right).

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on what you like. Some prefer heavily sweetened slaw; others want to taste the cabbage. (The Fish Market version falls somewhere in the middle.)

But with any batch of fish and chips, the difference maker is the fish. Here it’s almost impossibly soft and flaky, flavorful but not too fishy and served with the perfect amount—and type—of batter to augment but not overwhelm. And you get four pretty good-sized pieces, so there’s little chance of walking away hungry.

For those who haven’t gone, the Fish Market is an unassuming little corner eatery, nestled among the sleepy shops of Paia. Orders are placed at the counter and the on-site seating consists of two rows of picnic tables. Since the place is usually packed, prepare to eat in close proximity to a stranger or two. The good news: most people in Paia are pretty darn friendly; if you’re in a sociable mood, you might even make a new acquaintance.

Naturally, despite my one-track culi-

nary mind, the menu features options outside the you-know-what. The mahi burger and the seafood pasta are both fine selections, as are the fajitas. On my most recent visit, my companion ordered the fish tacos, which come heaping with enough filling to quickly overwhelm the soft tortillas (at this point use either your fingers or a fork, depending on table manners). For a truly hearty meal, add rice and potatoes. But make sure you save a little room…

Photos: (left) fish and chips; (above) Paia Fish Market menu; (bottom left) Fish Market facade; (bottom right) Ono Gelato.

For dessert: Ono Gelato Get the scoop on a locally made frozen treat hough we stumbled out onto Baldwin Avenue stuffed to the gills, we decided to head across the street for a little dessert at Ono Gelato. The problem is, once you walk through the door, the whole “little” part melts away faster than a scoop in the midday Maui sun.

Ono Gelato, for those unfamiliar, makes its own product, incorporating numerous local flavors—pineapple, lychee, lilikoi—in addition to old favorites like chocolate and French vanilla and seasonal concoctions like pumpkin spice and eggnog.

They also sell coffee, locally made jam and other stuff but, well, we were there for the ice cream.

Or, excuse me, gealto, which is indeed different, both in the way it’s made and the way it tastes.

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Which is fine, but what matters most is that it tastes really, really good. Good enough to convince you that you’ve got room for a double scoop. MTW

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Almost famous Greg diPiazza defines success on his own tuneful terms t bothers me that Greg diPiazza isn’t famous. It could be that I’m a hopeless optimist, or perhaps I’m living just this side of naivety.

Maybe I’ve been duped.

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American dream. You know, those romantic nuggets of wisdom that suggest that if you work hard enough you can achieve anything? Do what you love and the money will follow?

You can be anything you want to be?

DiPiazza has been living his dream for a long time. His bio reads like a who’s who of the music industry: h’s worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, opened for the Grateful Dead and Willy Nelson, recorded and performed with Steve Ferrone from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was hand-picked to record songs and tour with Cassandra Denver, wife of the legendary John Denver. It isn’t lack of talent or drive that has left him less than famous.

Nor is it lack of effort. In his Orange County days, diPiazza formed several bands that played high-profile gigs around LA and wrote multiple songs that got airplay on the local rock radio stations. He’s been up to pretty much the same thing for about 20 years on Maui, too. Over the years he’s formed local bands Volcano Jones and Twisted Fisherman with some of Maui’s elite musical talent, and written and

recorded multiple CDs. For his new project, Maui Underground, diPiazza has written music for two albums, which he performs with jazz saxophonist Paul Bunuan and flamenco percussionist Indio. The music on Maui Underground 2008 varies a lot; some of the songs are funky Latin dance tunes and others have a smooth, bluesy jazz sound and disarmingly emotional lyrics.

On every track, diPiazza’s experience and attention to detail, along with his skilled composition and mastery of his instruments— the guitar, keyboard and vocals—shine with the brilliance of a man who has followed his passion with unwavering resolve.

I met up with him to debunk some of my idealistic assumptions about fame, success and the pursuit of a music career, and to talk about his latest album.

You’ve been writing and recording music for a while. Do you ever get tired of it?

I’ve been addicted to music for a long time. It’s something that builds up in me— it builds up in your system and it eventually has to be released. In some sense, it’s frustrating. It’s not an easy road to support yourself as a musician on Maui and I don’t recommend it.

sional. They’re the only one’s I play with now. I’ve personally been “discovered” three times on Maui. I’m happy on Maui and I don’t want to be on the road anymore. I tried to leave and live in a mansion in Malibu; it didn’t work for me.

There’s a healing energy here.

OK, so you’ve never gotten that “big break,” but you’re still happy as a clam. As a working musician, how do you measure success?

Success is measured by how you feel every day. If you wake up and you’re happy then, yes, you’re successful. I’m happier than I’ve ever been.

Isn’t it even more frustrating to never really “make it big” in the industry?

Didn’t you want to be famous?

Sure, I wanted to be famous. It’s funny— I’ve played with world class musicians and everybody that plays with me seems to get signed to a record deal. But that’s not the only reason I make music anymore. I’ve been tested a lot in my life, but I think my day will come eventually.

Right, so it’s just me over here being all worried about trivial things like fame and fortune. I get it. Back to the music. What can people expect from you?

If you listen to my music you’ll see it’s pretty mainstream. You could hear it on the radio right now. My sound adapts a lot and I write from a rhythm.

It seems like it would be really hard to build a serious music career on Maui. What made you relocate out here?

That’s not necessarily so. There are a lot of amazing musicians on Maui; take Vince Esquire for example. The guys I work with now are so incredibly profes-

What were your inspirations for the latest album?

It’s funky. I mean, it’s really, really funky, like G. Love and Special Sauce.

Some of my biggest influences are G. Love and Ben Harper, but it’s more like stuff you can dance to. We sound just like that live, too. MTW

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Christmas morning movies Cinematic escapes from the post-holiday madness…

BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE You’ve opened the presents. You’ve stuffed your face. Now your house is awash in wrapping paper and strung-out squealing kids trying to play with five toys at once. What to do? Retreat with your Yuletide hangover to a quiet corner, plop down in front of the toob and soak in a couple hours of passive entertainment. But don’t watch any Christmas movies; Lord knows you’ve had enough of those. Instead, pop in this beautifully brainless comedic epic that follows, in case you didn’t know, the time traveling exploits of two dim bulb teens.

Features the best performance of Keanu Reeves’s career, most righteous cameos by Napoleon and other historical figures and a supporting turn from the late great George Carlin.

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Some have accused the film of having mildly racist undertones, but don’t buy into that nonsense. These are the same people who couldn’t spell satire if you spotted them the “sa” and the “tire.” Plus, with ample physical comedy and a simple plot, it’s easy to follow and enjoy even if your lids are drooping from X-Mas overload.

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Especially if Santa left some magic mushrooms in your stocking or if you’ve had an extra glass of eggnog, reach for Stanley Kubrick’s seminal sci-fi opus. This is one of those rare movies you can watch 20 times and still not unravel all its layers; I’m not even sure if Kubrick himself understood all the opaque symbolism he shoved into this epic sensory thrill ride. But multifaceted and mind-bending as it is, it’s another movie that can be enjoyed in a semi-vegetative state just for the trippy visuals (c’mon, tell me that giant fetus doesn’t get you every time) and ahead-of-their-time special effects. And (spoiler alert) as all-time bad guys go, it doesn’t get much creepier than HAL. “Dave…dave?” Is your skin crawling yet? MTW

FILMFESTIVAL

BY JACOB SHAFER JACOB@MAUITIME.COM

Appaloosa (right); $9.99 (below)

First Light Catch some Oscar bait at the Castle Theater THURSDAY, DEC 25 NO FILMS.

FRIDAY, DEC 26 2pm Appaloosa (R/114 min.)

A pair of Wild West gunslingers (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris) lock horns with an evil land baron (Jeremy Irons) until a woman comes between them. Hmmm, wonder if there’s going to be a climactic shootout?

5pm Seven Pounds (PG13/114 min.)

Will Smith plays an IRS agent who goes in search of redemption (gee, what guilt could an IRS agent possibly be carrying?) and crosses paths with seven strangers. Can he resist the temptation to audit them?

7:30pm Gran Torino (R/116 min.)

Clint Eastwood stretches his acting chops as a crusty, hardheaded old Korean War veteran who loves his car and little else. Until, that is, a young man enters his life and gives him a new purpose.

SATURDAY, DEC 27 2pm High School Musical 3: Senior Year (G/110 min.)

Something for the preteens. The third big screen incarnation of Disney’s latest cash cow finds the well-coiffed teens up to their usual non-threatening shenanigans. Who’s taking bets on High School Musical 4: The College Years?

5pm The Tale of Despereaux (G/93 min.)

An animated mouse with big ears and even bigger dreams goes on a swashbuckling adventure.

Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson and Sigourney Weaver lend their voices.

7:30pm Last Chance Harvey (PG13/99 min.)

A down-on-his-luck American jingle writer (Dustin Hoffman) meets a caustic British workaholic (Emma Thompson) at the airport bar, and they wind up sharing more than drinks.

9:30pm Gomorrah (R/137 min.)

A look into the world of organized crime in Italy, minus the badda bing clichés.

Based on the nonfiction book by Roberto Saviano, the backlash from which forced the author into hiding. In Italian with English subtitles.

SUNDAY, DEC 28 2pm The Duchess (PG13/105 min.)

Keira Knightley straps on yet another corset to play yet another impetuous young royal who defies the conventions of her time and outwits an endless array of dim aristocratic suitors. Ralph Fiennes costars.

5pm Vicky Christina Barcelona (PG13/165 min.)

Woody Allen’s latest follows two American women (Vicky and Christina) as they travel to a European city (guess which one) and stumble into a love triangle (or actually, a love square.) Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz share the witty banter.

7:30pm Doubt (PG13/118 min.)

An iron-jawed nun (Meryl Streep) and a liberal priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) butt heads when she suspects him of having an inappropriate relationship with a young male student. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

5pm Nothing But the Truth (R/107 min.)

A D.C. reporter is tossed in jail for refusing to name a source, while a CIA agent’s identity is revealed and questions about justice and freedom of the press arise.

Entirely fictional, of course.

7:30pm Revolutionary Road (R/119 min.)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star in a film that isn’t about a giant cruise ship hitting an iceberg, but rather a pair of suburbanites trying to break the bonds of their mundane existence. Sam Mendes, who did this before with American Beauty, directs.

DECEMBER 31 & JAN 1-2 NO FILMS.

SATURDAY, JAN 3 2pm The Song of Sparrows (NR/96 min.)

An Iranian ostrich farmer who gets fired after a bird escapes on his watch (hate when that happens) discovers a new life in the big city. In Persian with English subtitles.

TUESDAY, DEC 30 2pm The Visitor (PG13/103 min.)

An economics professor in crisis (there’s a shock) finds new inspiration after a chance encounter in the Big Apple.

5pm The Wrestler (R/105 min.)

Mickey Rourke attempts another career ressurection, this time playing a washedup professional wrestler who tries to beat the odds and his own demons. It’s like Rocky, minus the gloves and plus some extra angst.

7:30pm Milk See review, pg. 18.

5pm Fuel (NR/112 min.)

Oil companies, the auto industry and the government take turns playing the villain while alternative energy rides in on a fuel-efficient white horse in this enviro prop-doc.

7:30pm $9.99 (NR/78 min.)

Disparate stories are woven together in this trippy claymation romp, with the connecting thread a booklet that promises to reveal the meaning of life for the low, low price of…

Tickets: $8-$12; Four-film pass: $40.

For more info visit www.mauifilmfestival.com or call 572-3456. All films screen at the Castle Theater, located at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. MTW

MONDAY, DEC 29 2pm Changeling (R/141 min.)

In 1920s Los Angeles, a woman (Angelina Jolie) loses her son. He returns months later, but something isn’t quite right and a political storm ensues. Based on actual events.

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BY BARRY WURST II BARRY@MAUITIME.COM

Cream of the crop Sean Penn shines in compelling biopic he life of gay activist and groundbreaking San Francisco political figure Harvey Milk is one of the most remarkable stories of 20th century politics. Milk’s word-ofmouth, pseudo grassroots campaign (there was nothing usual about his approach to politics) emphasized the

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Milk

★★★★ ★★ Rated PG-R/128 min.

need to change the public perception of gay men and women from overlooked to empowered. Along the way, he befriended and eventually angered Dan White, a colleague, whose dislike of Milk went well beyond a mere disagreement and ended shockingly.

Over the years, many directors and

actors (including Danny Devito and Robin Williams) have reportedly been attached to a film version of Milk’s life, a natural for a gripping Hollywood biographical drama.

Finally, Milk’s life has been made into an imperfect but still impressive film bio.

This is the most passionately directed film Gus Van Sant has made in a while. His most recent works have been experimental dramas, with the result sometimes just weak. Here, Van Sant meticulously recreates the look and feel of ‘70s San Francisco and immerses you in an incredible story.

Sean Penn is astonishing, funny and moving as Harvey Milk. Penn wasn’t my first choice for the role (in person and in other films, his appearance couldn’t be more unlike Milk’s) but he nails it; the look, the voice, his in-your-face but lovable quality, it’s all there. Penn becomes Milk and I frequently forgot I was watching an actor. Emile Hirsch, following a halfawake performance in Speed Racer, is a live wire as one of his colorful campaign workers and, as Dan White, Josh Brolin is a forceful presence in a role that should have been much bigger.

Overall, this stirring drama is surprisingly conventional in its storytelling and skimps on some key details (with the most shocking twist left to a title card before the end credits). I understand the filmmakers wanting to keep the focus on Milk, but the nature of the story’s last act (involving the infamous “Twinkie defense”) is You’ve come a long way, Spicoli. so jaw-dropping, I was disappointed it was omitted from an This is a film about a gay activist, otherwise thorough film. Not all of the directed by a gay filmmaker, about gay characters are given proper screen time issues, but the story is so fascinating and or development, but the terrific performthe performances are so remarkable, ances almost make up for that and you most will be caught up and compelled no understand all too well how a charismatmatter how they feel about the topic. ic, playful and down-to-earth politician Harvey Milk may have been a symbol for like Milk got as far as he did. gay men and women but he was also an The Times of Harvey Milk, the 1984 inspiring, extremely likable man. Penn Best Documentary Oscar winner, is and the film capture that. MTW more thorough and is still the definitive take on this subject. In fact, it’s among the best documentaries ever Screens Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7:30pm at made and makes an ideal double feathe Castle Theater in Kahului as part of ture with this film.

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First Light Film Festival

Front Street Theater 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 249-2222 (Matinees: M-F until 6:30pm, Sa-Su until 3:30pm, Discount Tue),

See write-ups, pg. 17.

New This Week

Call theater for showtimes.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON - PG13 - Brad Pitt plays a dude who was born old and gets progressively younger throughout his life. This may pose a problem in the event of romantic interest. 165 min.

Ka’ahumanu 6 Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. 8754910 (Matinees: everyday until 4pm), Call theater for showtimes.

Kukui Mall

DOUBT - PG13 - A staunchly conservative Catholic school principal (Meryl Streep) and a new, liberal teacher (Philip Seymour Hoffman) butt heads, but suspicion over sexual misconduct brings the conflict to a new level, as one would expect. 118 min.

1819 South Kihei Road, 875-4910 ( Matinees: everyday until 4pm), Call theater for showtimes.

Maui Mall Megaplex

MARLEY AND ME - PG - A couple (played by Owen Wilson and Jennifer Anniston) adopts a misbehaving puppy that wreaks havoc and inevitably causes valuable lessons to ensue. But, seriously, puppies. 120 min.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - A Mumbai street kid is inches away from winning a million bucks on a quiz show when he is arrested on suspicion of cheating. But there is more here than meets the eye.

120 min.

Maui Mall, 249-2222 (Matinees: M-Th until 6pm, F-Su until 3:30pm), Call theater for show times.

Wharf Cinema Center 658 Front Street, 249-2222 (Matinees: Tue all shows, until 6pm every other day), Call theater for showtimes.

Frosty gets his leg humped.

SPIRIT - PG13 - An adaptation of a comic of the same name that involves a resurrected cop who is fighting a villain who wants to kill his beloved city. Hot babes, too. 108 min.

NOBEL SON - R - Comedy - The son of a philandering Nobel Prize winner is kidnapped and held for a $2 million ransom, which said dad refuses to pay. 102 min.

VALKYRIE - PG13 - No, this is not about flying viking goddesses. Or giant robots, for shame. Tom Cruise plays a strapping German gentleman determined to kill Adolf Hitler. 120 min.

NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS - PG13 Comedy - Well, it depends on what you mean by “no” and “thing.” In any case, this film is about a Puerto Rican family living in Chicago that is undergoing what may be their last Christmas together. Any flick with a giant robot gets my vote. 99 min.

AUSTRALIA - PG13 - Drama - A dainty aristocrat reluctantly pairs up with a tough Aussie cowboy dude in an attempt to keep cattle barons from taking over the huge chunk of land she just inherited. Takes place during WWII. 165 min.

BOLT - G - Animation - A computer-animated dog that stars in a television show leaves his sheltered surroundings when he thinks his owner is lost. Lessons in humility ensue. 96 min.

CADILLAC RECORDS - R - Drama Beyonce Knowles as Etta James? Mos Def as Chuck Berry? Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon? This flick chronicles the lives of some of the most influential musicians ever, all of whom recorded with legendary Chicago-based label Chess records. 109 min.

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL PG13 - Sci-Fi - Keanu Reeves stars in this remake of the 1951 flick about an alien and his giant robot pal who go gallivanting around planet earth. Any flick with a giant robot gets my vote. 103 min.

DELGO - PG - Animation - A young misfit and his unlikely friends must do all they can to keep their world from falling apart in the face of a war between the Lockni and Nohrin peoples.

107 min.

PUNISHER: WAR ZONE - R - Action - The comic book character-based hero continues to kick butt in the sequel to the movie, apparently made a few years ago, with which it shares its characters as well as, probably, its plot. 103 min.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE - R - Action - On the heels of his latest explosion-filled fiasco Bond finds himself trying to stop some dude from taking control over a key part of South America’s water supply. More things probably blow up, more martinis probably get shaken and more hot babes probably get nailed. 106 min.

SEVEN POUNDS - PG13 - Drama - A penitent dude wants nothing more than to redeem himself. As a result he embarks on a mission to impact the lives of seven individuals. So it’s kind of like that other movie with “seven” in its title, except not. 118 min.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX - G - Animation A mouse and rat defy convention, first by talking, then by bravely attempting to rescue a princess who is, of course, in deep distress. 94 min.

TRANSPORTER 3 - PG13 - Action - Hmmm.

Didn’t know there was a Transporter or a Transporter 2. This involves the transportation of an important item at the behest of a criminal mastermind. Explosions ensue. 100 min.

TWILIGHT - PG13 - Fantasy - A shy, awkward teenage human female moves to a new town and discovers her mega-hot sexytime boy crush has a secret. A secret that involves being a vampire. Could be worse. Trust me. 122 min.

YES MAN - PG13 - Comedy - Jim Carrey stars as a dude who buys into one of those self-help fads.

The one in question has him saying ‘yes’ to everything. Does he wind up on a meth bender in Mexico? You’ll have to watch. 108 min.

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FOUR CHRISTMASES - PG13 Comedy - Holy poo! A romantic comedy involving Christmas? Am I dreaming? Plot as follows: An un-married couple (Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon) slogs through Christmas day visiting each of their four divorced (and presumably bitter) parents. 88 min.

MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA G - Animation - After a series of mishaps a group of animals with famous people voices find themselves in the heart of the motherland. 89 min.

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THIS WEEK’S PICKS Remembering Uncle Boy

Fri. & Sat. (Dec. 26 & 27), 4-9pm & 9am-1pm, respectively, War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku

He was known to many as the embodiment of aloha: a relentless optimist, a trickster and a tireless force for good in the Maui community. So it’s easy to see why there is a deep and resounding sense of loss in the wake of KPOA DJ Henry “Boy” Kana‘e’s December 1 much-too-soon passing. He was more than a “popular radio personality.” He served in the Armed Forces, worked with kupuna through Alu Like, as a teacher and counselor for runaways at the Corbett House on Oahu and was an associate pastor at Harvest Chapel, according a Maui News obituary. He helped organize the MauiFEST Hawaii events, which celebrated life and culture in the islands. Kana‘e also worked with a long list of nonprofits including Alternatives to Violence and Community Work Day. One particularly striking quote of his: “If it’s not going right, take it to the left.

Whatever you’re doing, if it’s not going right, take it to your heart. Your heart is love; love is God.” His memorial service will feature entertainment and eulogies from those who knew him best. His family asks that attendees wear aloha attire.

THURSDAY

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH PARTY FAVORS & CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT! DJ MARKY B spinning tunes 9pm-Close. $10 Cover w/ portion going to World Hunger 900 FRONT ST., LAHAINA • MAUI, HAWAII • 667-7400

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New Year’s roundup Jumping Jesus, said hardcore jam band aficionados island-wide at the announcement of the lineup for the rager at Haiku’s Voyage East. Former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, swamp-funk bluesman Papa Mali, Bonnie Raitt band bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson and Willie Nelson Band piano player Matt Hubbard, among others? At Pauwela Cannery? Sounds brutally awesome. Throw in performances by the sexayyy cabaret troupe Kit Kat Club, super-secret special guests, P.O.R.T.A.L., DJ sets and pupus from Cloud Nine and, to quote Carl Weathers, you got yourself a stew. $85/$100 day of show. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are available at Bounty Music, West Side Vibes, the Wine Corner and by calling 269-0831. For those seeking to party like F. Scott & Zelda this year, Casanova’s Dirty ’30s Speakeasy party would be most choice. The party will commemorate a time when booze was only available in illegal establishments and imbibing could get you thrown in the tank. Fortunately for us the liquor will not be bootleg here. Attendees are encouraged to don Prohibition era flapper and gangster garb and will be given fedoras and feathered tiaras at the door. DJs Del Sol and Lalo Goya will be spinning the tunes (9pm, $15/$20). For tickets call 385-2348 or 283-7541.

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Join the fun and dress as your favorite Rock Star!

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West Maui wonders

The triangle & beyond

New Year’s roundup

New Year’s roundup

Photo by Jonas Nockert

A word to the wise: please, please, please wear comfortable shoes if you are hitting the bars in Lahaina for New Year’s. I broke my foot in Lahaina on Halloween due to the unbearable pain my shoes unleashed upon my feet since I had to walk barefoot (yep, I got a tetanus shot a few days later, just in case).

You really don’t want to be on crutches. Really.

Anyhoo, there are some pretty killer parties up and down Front Street. Santa Fe Cantina, for example, is having a masquerade party. DJ Rozek spins (10pm, $10 cover). Then there’s Hard Rock Cafe a few doors down, which will be hosting a Rock Star theme party. They’re thus encouraging attendees to dress like their favorite rock star. Marty Dread will be playing rock and roll tunes from throughout the decades.

(9pm, cover TBA). Further south along Front Street is the Cellar, which will be doing a balloon drop, DJ music, you name it ($10, $20 for a table. To reserve one call 205-7811). If you can make it up the stairs from here, Oyster Bar is a good next destination, given that Versatile is playing on the rooftop (rooftops were invented for occasions like New Year’s Eve). There’s so much going on in Lahaina that I should probably quit while I’m ahead, but here are a couple other highlights: Moose’s (DJ Hurricane), Mai Tai Lounge (DJ Tobin/DJ Mike, rooftop festivities), Mulligan’s at the Wharf (Silky Ringo), Cool Cat (Junior & Orin).

DAY

Nearly as tough as getting everything into a write up on New Year’s in Lahaina would be stuffing every New Year’s happening in South Maui into a couple hundred words. So I’ll give the rundown on a few, but can’t promise much in terms of comprehensiveness.Mulligan’s on the Blue will be putting on what the kids call an “extravaganza” with the music of the Celtic Tigers and Off Tomorrow (who headline). I am told that this is a most opportune spot from which to view the Grand’s fireworks display (8pm, $15-20). Then, of course, you can always do the Triangle. The Dog and Duck will feature a live bagpipe performance at the stroke of midnight, which is a pretty original idea. Sultry Karen B plays Ambrosia. Most places will be doing a champagne toast when we hit the final seconds of the last full year of Bush’s reign. Just don’t wade into the koi pond as you venture between Tiki Lounge and Lulu’s. Please. You will be escorted from the premises.

Gian Don’s is doing an Airport 75: A Disastrous Disco Ball thing with DJ Michael Fong, which will be hosted by Hawaii-born actress Kelly Hu. This choice event for the LGBT set is $15/$20 door. VIP: $75/$100 VIP.

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“BEST LATE NIGHT IN MAUI” and “BEST SINGLES SCENE IN MAUI” Music Starts at 10:00pm $10 cover Saturday November 29th

NUFF SEDD with special guests

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Big Shows

Tickets on Sale

Monarch competition. $12/$45/$55/$65/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Praise & Worship Concert - Sat, Dec 27. DSP Entertainment presents this show, which includes performances by Dane Patao Jr., Testafiyah and Makamae Auwae. $10/$5 ages 13-17. 5 p.m.

Lahaina Civic Center. 877-5331.

Fanny Pak & SoReal Cru - Fri, Jan 2. Two of the crews on MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew,” L.A.based Fanny Pak and Houston-based SoReal Cru come to Maui to show off their moves. $30/$40/$50.

6 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Acoustic Pre-New Year’s Show - Mon, Dec 29. Can’t make it to the killer New Year’s Eve blowout up at the cannery? No worries. Bill Kreutzmann, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, James Hutchinson and others are playing a more affordable acoustic show in Paia. This constitutes half of a twice in a lifetime deal. $25. 10 p.m. Charley’s, Paia. 579-9453.

Toadies - Sat, Jan 10. Dubbed by some as grunge rock, these guys got pretty huge in the ‘90s with the bone-chilling song “Possum Kingdom.” $30. 10 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina. 667-7400.

Shanghai Circus - Daily, Jan 19. The acrobats, jugglers and contortionists return to Maui for a most vibrant, edge of your seat kind of show. Tickets available at MACC box office, online at mauiarts.org or by phone. $10, $18, $23. Mon., 4 & 7 p.m.; Tue. 7 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

New Year’s Celebration - Wed, Dec 31. Huge show includes performances by Bill Kreutzmann, Papa Mali, Matt Hubbard, James Hutchinson, Kit Kat Club and P.O.R.T.A.L. Tickets are available at Bounty Music, Wings, Wine Corner, West Side Vibes or by calling 269-0831. $65 before Dec. 25/$85 till show date/$100 day of show. 10 p.m.

The Voyage East, Pauwela Cannery, 375 Kuiaha Rd., Haiku. 269-0831.

NOFX/The Expendables - Fri, Jan 16. Oh, hell yes! This killer, irreverent, catchy-without-being-sellouts punk rock band has already sold out their Friday show (sold out in a different sense, of course). They added a second show Thursday night so more of us can come check them out. Get tickets while they last. $25. 8 p.m. The Cellar 744, 744 Front St., Lahaina. 661-3744.

Keali’i Reichel/Maui Pops Orchestra - Sat, Jan 17. Singer/guitarist/kumu hula Keali’i Reichel joins a few members of the Maui Pops Orchestra for a show that will benefit Reichel’s Halau Ke’alaokamaile as they prepare for the Merrie

Jake Shimabukuro - Sat, Jan 24. Wow. This ukulele virtuoso delivers an electrifying performance. The YouTube video featuring his cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is just the beginning. His talent and his philosophy on playing make for a most captivating show. $12/$28/$37/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Leon Fleischer - Sun, Jan 25. This pianist spent years sharpening his skills without the use of his right hand due to a neurological disorder. He later miraculously regained use of his right hand. $12/$30/$40/$45/keiki half price. 5 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Rubberdance Group - Thu, Jan 29. An intriguing blend of hip hop and ballet makes for a unique and entertaining show. Tickets available at MACC box

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Ozomatli - Fri, Jan 30. This eight-piece Latin fusion group mixes it up with influences ranging from Jamaican reggae to Indian raga. Despite such astonnishing diversity the band never loses is hip shaking edge. Tickets are available through the MACC box office, by phone and through Mauiarts.org. $25/$30 day of show. 7:30 p.m.

Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Da Braddahs - Fri, Feb 6. James Roche and Tony Silva make up this Hawaiian comedy duo. The two bust through a number of characters that you can only really see here in the isles. $25/keiki half price.

7:30 p.m. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

The Presidents of the United States of America - Fri, Feb 6. Somewhere between post punk and proto garage pop lies this band. Just kidding.

These guys are best known for tunes like “Peaches,” “Lump” and “Kitty,” among other tunes. They are one of the few popular bands in the nineties to have a “sense” of “humor.” Tonight they rock Maui. Yours for $35. 10 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina. 667-7400.

Makana - Sat, Feb 14. Part of the MACC’s Mele Series, Makana will play the slack key and world styles that earned him opening slots for the likes of Santana and Sting. $30/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m.

McCoy Studio Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Mark Morris Dance Group - Thu, Feb 19.

Considered by some to be the “bad boy of modern dance,” choreographer Mark Morris brings his eclectic dance performance to Maui. $12/$27/$47/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Angelique Kidjo - Sat, Feb 21. West African singer and composer Kidjo has captivated audiences and won acclaim worldwide for her amazing voice and commanding stage presence. $12/$30/$47/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Hapa - Fri, Feb 27. This slack key and vocal duo, consisting of Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, takes the MACC stage for a rare, can’t-miss performance. Will also feature chant from Charles Ka‘upu and a hula performance by Malia Peterson. $12/$28/$37/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Steve Miller Band - Sat, Feb 28. Jokers, smokers and midnight tokers rejoice: Steve Miller Band is coming to Maui. I’ve seen him live before; the man is a machine and so are the musicians with whom he surrounds himself. Jungle Love, anyone? $55/$65/$85/$125. 7 p.m. A & B Amphitheater, MACC. 242-7469.

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Home: Inside & Out - Sun, March 15. Three young Hawaiian men, each from a different island, will perform a series of vignettes that deal with home, family and cultural identity. Tickets available at MACC box office, by phone and through mauiarts.org. $20/keiki half price.

5:00 p.m. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Open Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner!

Mulligans

office, by phone, or through Mauiarts.org. $12/$22/$32/keiki half price. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

333 DAIRY ROAD

871-1414

Events THURSDAY, DEC 25 Annual Dinner for the Maui Community Merry Christmas, you old building and loan. A chance to join other members of the community in

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

Thursday 12/25 AMBROSIA 1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 891-1011

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

CASANOVA 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-0220

CELLAR 744 744 Front St., Lahaina 661-3744

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29– Wednesday 12/31

Estee Graham No cover, 10pm

Erin Smith No cover, 10pm

Louise & Ortiz No cover, 10pm

TUE - Kahala & Indo of LAWA; WED - Karen B

Indio Y Los Elementos

Jamallad & the Global Citizens

MON - Mana‘o Radio Jazz Cafe; WED - New Year’s Eve Party

Super Dub 5/Guerills Jazz $12, 10pm

nuffsed/Teomon/Guerilla Jazz/Marja; $10, 10pm

WED - Dirty 30s Speakeasy Party; $20/$15

Funk Shui

DJ Blast

MON - Village Station (Alternative Night); TUE - Fat Tuesdays; WED - New Year’s Party, $10, 8pm

CHARLEY’S

MON - Bill Kreutzmann, Papa Mali & Friends, $25, 10pm

142 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-9668

COOL CAT CAFE

Dave Carroll No cover

Wharf Cinema, Lahaina - 667-0908

Dave Carroll No cover

DOG & DUCK IRISH PUB

Eric the Whale Shark No cover

Crunch Pups No cover, 10pm

1913 S. Kihei Rd. - 875-9669

EHA’S POOL BAR 1234 Lower Main, Wailuku - 242-1177

GIAN DON’S 1445 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-4041

Homestead 9pm

Eha’s House Band 9pm

Doll House Show $8, 10pm

Ultra Fab w/ DJ Michael Fong; $5, 10pm

MON - Jordan, 10pm, No cover; WED - New Year’s Celebration w/ Crest, No cover, 9pm Karaoke

WED - Rockin’ New Year w/ Marty Dread, $10, 9pm

900 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7400

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

41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei - 879-2849

MON - Karaoke; TUE - Backyard Jam; WED - Karaoke WED -New Year’s Party

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

HENRY’S BAR & GRILL

MON - Erin Smith; TUE - Jazz Night; WED -Howard Ahia, No cover

Live Music No cover, 9pm

celebrating Jesus Day. Free. 1-5 p.m. Hoaloha Park, Kahului. 870-5521.

Banyan Tree Art Fair - Thu. Members of the Lahaina Arts Society will be displaying and selling their work on Christmas Day. May warrant a stroll beneath the banyan.

9 a.m-5 p.m. Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina. 661-0111.

FRIDAY, DEC 26 Blood Drive - Interested in saving a life or two, but don’t have the time to get a CPR certification?

Give blood. It doesn’t hurt. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Maui Economic Opportunity Family Center, 99 Mahalani St. Kahului. (800) 372-9966.

Uncle “Boy” Kana’e Memorial Service - A celebration of the life of KPOA DJ and embodiment of aloha, Uncle “Boy” Kana’e, (Da Maui Hawaiian Supaman) who passed earlier this month. Will include music and eulogies from those who knew him best. Sat., 4-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. War Memorial Gym, Wailuku. 877-5566.

All Out - Show off your freestyle skills (sorry, man, I can’t spell that with a “z”) and win $500, tag it like you mean it and win $50 in the graffiti contest, or just groove to the beats of Gomega, J Boogie and DJ Jay P.$7/$5 with flier. 4-11 p.m.

Kahului Community Center. 270-7232.

Kama Aina Nights - Check out a live performance at center stage as you plod through the postChristmas frenzy. Free. 7-8 p.m. Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. 877-4325.

SATURDAY, DEC 27 Swap Meet - From camo hunting gear and koa carvings to vintage aloha postcards and delicate, locally-crafted jewelry, this place pretty much has it all. Killer produce market, too. Admission: 50 cents.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului. 877-3100.

Nisei Veterans’ Memorial Center Cleanup - Come show your love and reverence for those who’ve served. 7-11:30 a.m. Nisei Veterans’ Memorial Center, Wailuku. 244-6862.

Uncle “Boy” Kana’e Memorial Service - A celebration of the life of KPOA DJ and embodiment of aloha, Uncle “Boy” Kana’e, (Da Maui Hawaiian Supaman) who passed earlier this month. Will include music and eulogies from those who knew him best. Sat., 4-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. War Memorial Gym, Wailuku. 877-5566.

Manali’i

Soul Redemption

Karaoke w/ Melani

Live Music No cover, 9pm

Live Music No cover, 9pm

Gina Martinelli No cover

Kwanzaa Celebration - A celebration of the seven principles for the perpetuation and thriving of African-American history and culture (unity, selfdetermination, collective work & responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith). Not bad. Features African music and drumming, face painting, silent auction and more. Sponsored by the African American Heritage Foundation. 1-3 p.m. St. Theresa Church, Kihei. 879-5313.

Holiday Band Performance - Check out Maui Community Band’s take on holiday tunes. Free. 4:305:30 p.m. Maui Prince Resort, Makena. 874-1111.

Ileina’s Karaoke - Come bust out some tunes...no one will judge if you have the music in your soul. Free. 5:30-8 p.m. Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. 877-3369.

SUNDAY, DEC 28 Swap Meet - From camo hunting gear and koa carvings to vintage aloha postcards and delicate, locally-crafted jewelry, this place pretty much has it all. Killer produce market, too. Admission: 50 cents.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. MCC, Kahului. 877-3100.

Holiday Band Performance - Maui Community Band performs their take on familiar holiday tunes. Free. 4-5 p.m. War Memorial Complex, Wailuku. 270-7389.

Eighth Light Celebration - Celebrate the lighting of the final candle on the Chanukah menorah.

Sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Maui. $10. 5:30 p.m. The Maui Mitzvah Center, 360 Hoohana St., Suite 208, Kahului. 249-8770.

MONDAY, DEC 29 High Tech Maui Career Fair - Companies like Oceanit, Akimeka, Monsanto and Boeing show off the goods to those interested in pursuing careers in high tech fields. Call to preregister. 12-4 p.m. Ke Alahele - The MEDB Center, Maui Research & Technology Park, Kihei. 875-2332.

TUESDAY, DEC 30 Folk Dancing - Shake it folk style with the Maui Israeli Fold Dancing group. Free. 8 p.m. Jewish Congregation of Maui, Kihei. 280-1051.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 31 New Year’s Eve Dance - Come on, get sparkly. I mean it. Dance the night away and celebrate 2009 to

MON - Kanoa of Gomega, 10pm; WED - Crunch Pups/Melani, 10pm

the Latin tunes of Neto Peraza and Barbara Singer as well as ballroom D.J. music. Catered pupus. Sparkling cider toast at midnight. $25/$30 door. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Kihei Community Center. 891-2949.

Kupanaha Magic New Year’s Party - Check out a dinner magic show by illusionists Jody and Kathleen Baran as well as performances Kano’eau Dance Academy. Three course dinner, beer and wine bar, champagne toast. $175/$155. 8:30 p.m.1 a.m. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel. 667-0128.

New Year’s Eve Celebration - This is one of the swankier deals to come around this New Year’s Eve. Not cheap, either, but the admission fee includes pupus and a mai tai. Live music by Moku and the Pacific Storm Band. $35. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sheraton Maui Resort, Lahaina. 662-8053.

New Year’s Cruise - Celebrate the new year in style aboard the Pride of Maui. Wine and dine while staring at some killer fireworks. $129.95/$89.95 keiki.

9:45 p.m.-1:15 a.m. Ma’alaea Harbor. 242-0955.

New Year’s Eve Fundraiser - Leave your flasks at home and come celebrate peace, Upcountry style. $15/$40 with dinner. Call for time. Temple of Peace, Haiku. 575-5220.

Ongoing Free HIV/Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling - Mon-Fri. Available from the Hawaii Dept. of Health. Free Hepatits A & B Vaccines also available. Times and locations vary around the island. 984-2129.

High Hopes Square Dance Club - Mon. A place for beginners to pick up some steps and seasoned square dancers to show off their moves.

Free. 7 p.m. Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani. 572-0671.

Holiday Book Drive - Daily. Help Maui’s keiki discover how cool books are. Because they are. 9 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Lahaina. 662-1300.

Iridiology/Rayid - Daily. Clinical herbalist Kimberly Kneier peers into your irises, which are said to be amazing indicators of your state of health. Mini consultations are $20. 2-5 p.m.

Dragon’s Den, Makawao. 572-2424.

Pipe Up - Mon. No experience is needed for drummers and bagpipers at these open, free lesson and practices for the Isle of Maui Pipe Band. 6 p.m. Call for Direction. 876-0154.

Senior Line Dancing - Mon. Line dance lessons for people 55 or better. 8:30-10 a.m. Kaunoa Senior Center, Sprecklesville. 270-7313.

Israeli Folk Dancing - Every Tue & Wed. The public is invited to experience the music and dance of Israel, sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Maui. $5 suggested donation. Upcountry dance sessions take place at Grace Church in Kula Sundays from 4:30-6 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Beit Shalom Synagogue, 634 Alulike St., Kihei. 280-1051.

Maui Singles Investment Club - Tue. This event gives Maui singles a chance to mingle while learning about investments. 5:30-7 p.m. Cary & Eddie’s Hideaway, Kahului. 579-9249.

Non-Profit Polynesian Dance - Tue. Support the kids of the Napili Kai Foundation by watching their Polynesian dance show. $10 adults, $5 kids.

5:30 p.m. 669-6271.

Speed Dating - Tue. Sit down for a round of threeminute dates. Who knows, you could find true love... or at least someone you might want to spend a whole second date with. Registration: $5. 8 p.m.

Wow-Wee Maui Kava Bar & Grill, Kahului. 871-1414.

Toastmasters - Tue. Perfect your public speaking skills in this community club. 9 a.m., Kapalua Land Co. training center, 665-5485; 6 p.m., St. Theresa Church, Kihei, 298-3966.

Ukulele Lessons - Tue. Learn some strumming techniques to impress you friends with. Free. 5:45 p.m. Lahaina Cannery Mall. 661-5304.

Shakin’ Keiki - Come see little hula dancers in adorable outfits doing the cultural dance of their ancestors. Free. 3:30 p.m. Lahaina Center, 900 Front St. 667-9216.

Biofeedback - Fri. Mary Higgins, QXC/SCIO practitioner, helps you energetically rebalance after living yet another day in a toxin-filled world. Walk-ins only. Sliding scale pricing. 2-5 p.m. Dragon’s Den. 573-2424.

Job Club - Fri. Get help preparing resumes, contacting prospective employers and interviewing.

Free. 3-5 p.m. Job Connections of Maui. 871-4143.

Habitat for Humanity - Sat. Spend a few hours helping a family in need get secure shelter. 9 a.m.

Call for details. 893-0334.

Hula Classes - Sat. Every Sat. Halau Kawaianuhealehua holds open hula classes for children, teen and adult wahines and kanes. 9 a.m. Maui Waena School.

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Specials are available individually or as a Menu for Two at $75 per person

Crispy Skin Wild Salmon Served over garlic spinach, chive potato puree, with a

chanterelle mushroom and asparagus butter

Appetizers ~ $14 Each

$42

Served with a white bean and roasted scallop casserole

Fresh Maine crab meat in a warm cream cheese fondue, seasoned with horseradish and Sambuca served

finished with winter vegetables

$42

Mango and Pineapple Glazed Ham

Served with shrimp au gratin, scallop potatoes and baby

Fresh Hood River Salmon tar-tar,

Baked Maine Crab Fondue

Roasted Medallions of Tenderloin

in an avocado chipotle relish, lightly seasoned, and served with fried wontons

Salads ~ $13 Each Warm Kula spinach salad Smoked Duck Salad

Bok Choy

Strawberry, papaya, fresh ginger, and baby Kula greens, with yellow tomatoes and a passion orange guava vinaigrette

$29 Includes choice of

Tender greens, lightly wilted, with goat cheese, apple smoked bacon, and oyster mushrooms in balsamic dressing

EntrĂŠes ~ $42 Each Pan Seared Cajun NY Strip Pancetta Wrapped Monk Fish

Eggnog Mousse in a Chocolate shell cream Hot Chocolate Molten Pudding with vanilla bean ice Fruity Christmas Pudding with caramel sauce

With baby beets, whipped Yukon gold potatoes and a Tarragon Beurre Blanc

Served with two papaya glazed shrimp in a mango burre blanc, a veal demi glaze and Whipped Yukon gold potatoes and winter vegetables

Pan roasted Sea Bass

With lobster sauce, and fresh slipper tail lobster in a lemon grass Au â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jus with wild mushroom risotto

Dessert ~ $12 Each Pineapple upside down cake served warm with homemade mango ice cream Molten Lava cake fresh vanilla bean ice cream

Thursday

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Scottie Rotten ON THE ROOF

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Wednesday DJ SKINNY GUY STARTING AT 10pm

LIVE BAND VERSATILE ON THE ROOF

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

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

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29– Wednesday 12/31

Karaoke

Karaoke

Karaoke

Karaoke

MON-WED - Karaoke

DJ Boomshot No cover, 9:30pm

DJ CIA No cover, 9:30pm

Kenny Roberts No cover

Way Back Machine No Cover

Kahala No cover

TUE - Da Ha-Y-ans, No cover WED - Chico & Da Kine, No cover

JACQUES 120 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-8844

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

DJ Boomshot No cover, 10 p.m.

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

KIMOS

Orin & Junior 9pm

845 Front St., Lahaina - 661-4811

KOBE STEAKHOUSE

Karaoke

136 Dickenson St., Lahaina - 667-5555

LOS PELONES Lahaina Cannery Mall - 661-9900

LULU’S KIHEI 1945 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-9944

LULU’S LAHAINA Lahaina Cannery Mall - 661-0808

Neto Latin Salsa No cover, 9pm Silky Ringo 9pm

Na Koho $15, 10pm

WED - New Year’s Eve Party

Karaoke Salsa Night $7, 10pm

TUE - Cheryl Rae

Shaka Saturdays $10, 10pm

WED - All Access New Year’s Party

Video DJ $15, 10 pm

MON - DJ; TUE - Kanoa of Gomega; WED - All Access New Year’s Party

MAI TAI LOUNGE

WED - Rooftop New Year’s Party

839 Front St., Lahaina - 661-5288

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

DJ Hurricane No cover, 9pm

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

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

Wee D’ono No cover, 10pm

Hula Show - Every Sun & Sat. Get a taste of Hawaiian history and culture. Free. 1 p.m. Maui Mall, Kahului. 877-8952.

Line Dancing - Sun. Practice your tush push ya’ll and come on down for some line dancing by the Maui Paniolo Posse. Lessons: 6:30 p.m.; Dancing: 7 p.m. Lahaina Cannery Mall.

Keiki After-School Help - Mon-Fri. Hui Malama Learning Center offers after-school homework help and classes. Call for directions and hours. 244-5911.

Free Keiki Art Classes - Every Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri. Lahaina Arts Society offers free children’s art classes island wide. MON - Lahaina Surf Hawaiian Housing, 3-5 p.m. & Baha’i Faith Maui Center, Makawao, 9 a.m.-12. TUE - Kehekili Park Terrace, Wailuku, 3-5 p.m. WED - Baha’i Faith Maui Center, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Honokowai Kau Hale, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Ka Hale A Ke Ola, Wailuku, 4-6 p.m. FRI Haiku Boy’s and Girl’s Club, 3-5 p.m. For more info call 661-0111.

Keiki Chess Club - Mon. For little masterminds age 7-12. Taught by magician Neil Bruce. Free. 2:304 p.m. Makawao Public Library. 573-5313.

Athletic Club Outreach - Every Tue & Thu. Got tough kids? Get them instruction on Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, body building and sports-specific weight training by an experienced team of coaches. Ages 11-19. Free. 4:45-6 p.m. St. Mark Weightlifting Hall, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Wailuku. 244-4656.

West Side Storytime - Every Tue & Sat. Lahaina’s biggest bookseller is hosting keiki story time, so get them hooked on reading early. Tue., 10 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Lahaina.

Keiki Issues? - Thu. The Parent Project, a program for parents of strong willed children. Wrestle the phone away from the child and make that call. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hui Malama Learning Center. 289-5050.

Story Time - Thu. Keiki story time and crafts. Free.

10 a.m. Hawaiian Village Coffee, Kahana. 665-1114.

Toddler Story Time - Thu. Brush up on the latest in children’s books with your little one. Free. 10 a.m. Makawao Public Library. 573-8785.

Yu-Gi-Oh - Sat. Little gamester get out your cards and get ready for a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament! Free. 3 p.m. Lahaina Cannery Mall. 661-4766.

DJ Decka 9pm

DJ Astro Raph No cover; 9pm

An Den $3, 9:30pm

MON - Computer DJ (Rock & roll); TUE - DJ Astro Raph; WED - New Year’s Party w/ DJ Hurricane

Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band; 9:30pm

A Kettle Prime 10pm

Jamallad 10pm

TUE - Open Mic w/ Rick Glencross; WED - New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, $20/$10, 7pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

Hazmatt No cover, 10pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

MON - Dub Boyz, No cover, 10pm; TUE - Unifires, No cover, 10pm; WED - Silky Ringo

Yo Yo Workshop & Demo - Sun. Yo Yo’s are silent, so encourage your kids to learn how to use them and finally get some peace and quiet! Free. 45 p.m. Maui Toy Works. 661-5304.

Lecture Families With Mental Illness Course - Wed. Course aims to help families of individuals with serious mental illness. Free. 5-7:30 p.m. Cameron Center, Wailuku. 572-3757.

Workshops Introduction to Traditional Hawaiian Medicine - Sat. Learn about Hawaiian natural history, Hawaiian cultural history, Hawaiian medicine as well as traditional protocols for gathering and using local medicinal plants. This class will be experiential as well as theoretical. $49. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sacred Gardens, Makawao. 937-4218.

Medicinal Plant Workshop - Sun. Learn about the uses, dosage, contraindications and sideeffects of nearly two dozen plants used in Hawaiian medicine. $49. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sacred Gardens, Makawao. 937-4218.

Cancer Support Group/Relaxation Classes - Fri. Kurt Miyajima will teach cancer patients, survivors, family members and caregivers relaxation and longevity breathing techniques. Free.

3-4 p.m. Maui YMCA. 243-2999.

Environment Daily Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program - Mon-Fri. Learn names of fish youíve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Mauiís reefs at Pacific Whale Foundationís free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development. . 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Ulua Beach, Wailea. 808-249-8811.

Humpback Whale Interpretive Station Daily. Learn about humpback whales and whale watch with a Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist at this free information station. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Papawai Point, West Maui. 808-249-8811 ext. 1.

Meet the Aquarist Tours - Daily. Get the inside scoop on the daily lives of MOC aquarists, including turtle and shark feeding. Call to book. $10 plus park admission. 4 p.m. Maui Ocean Center, Ma`alaea. 270-7089.

Smarter than a Sand Crab? - Mon-Fri. Get free info about marine life and answers to all those pesky questions that keep you up all night. The Pacific Whale Foundation Marine Naturalists are definitely smarter than a fifth grader. The question is, are you?.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Ulua Beach, Wailea. 249-8811.

The 12 Days of Fishmas - Daily. Kicks off on with a performance from the Pohaikealoha Hula Halau Sunday at noon. Performances by Seabury Hallís 7th and 8th Grade Choir and Band, Lilikoi, Aunty Doll Aricayos and Kupuna ‘O Kihei will follow on December 15th, 20th, 21st, and 23rd respectively. Naturalists will give lectures on animals with holiday-themed names. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Maui Ocean Center, Ma`alaea. 270-7000.

Kanaha Beach Project - Every Tue & Thu. Join group leader Val Magee in removing invasive species, clearing marine debris and planting native species at Kanaha Park. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Wear cool clothing, a hat and good walking shoes—and bring your swimsuit if you wish for a refreshing dip afterwards! Meet at the Canoe Hale at Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului. . 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Kanaha Beach Park. 808-294-8811 ext. 1.

Save Honolua - Tue. Meeting to inform, educate and involve the community on the proposed development of Honolua Bay. 6:45 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center. 870-0052.

Building supplies - Every Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat. Spring cleaning! Donate new and nearly new building materials or purchase them at reduced prices.

Volunteers needed to stock, display and price merchandise. Reduce the amount of usable building materials going into the landfill. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Habitat for Humanity, Market St., Wailuiku. 986-8050.

Weed and Pot Club - Wed. Did that get your attention? Push up your sleeves and rake, hoe and pull weeds in a beautiful garden setting. Tools, gloves and drinking water provided. Bring sunscreen and tennis shoes. 8:30 a.m. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului. 249-2798.

Maui Coastal Land Trust Service Project Fri. The Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program gives you a chance to help save unique ecosystems at Maui Coastal Land Trust in Waihee. Be prepared to help weed out invasive plants or help with other tasks. Get a free t-shirt for your efforts!. 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Maui Coastal Land Trust, Waihee. 808-294-8811 ext. 1.

Honokawai Valley Restoration Project Sat. Come help remove invasive species while learning about some of the area’s archaeological sites. Wear close-toed boots and bring water, snacks, lunch, sun screen and bug spray. Group will meet at the Kaanapali Sugar Cane Train Station, which is on the mauka side of Puukoli Road. 9 a.m.2 p.m. Honokawai Valley. 249-8811.

Save the Forest - Sun. The Pacific Whale Foundation is hosting a group of ten volunteers to pull invasive pine trees near Hosmers Grove.

Transportation is provided. Bring warm clothes, long pants and closed boots. Pick ups: 7:30 a.m., Harbor Shop, 300 Ma`alaea Rd; 8:15 a.m., Upcountry Tavares Community Center. RSVP 856-8341.

Sports/Fitness Open Pool Games - Mon. Think you have what it takes to hustle the table? Bring your cue and show ‘em how the game of 8-ball is played. Takes place on alternating Mondays and Tuesdays.

Sixteen player limit. $10. 6:30 p.m. Rusty Harpoon, Kaanapali. 661-3123.

Paddling for Breast Cancer Survivors Every Mon & Wed. Get together with other survivors for canoe paddling. Free. 6:45 a.m. Kihei Canoe Club. 243-2999.

Tai Chi - Every Mon & Fri. Get your Tai Chi in during your lunchbreak with Dr. Lorrin Pang. Free. noon12:45 p.m. State Building Plaza, Wailuku. 984-8200.

Dragon & Tiger Medical Chi Gung - Every Tue, Thu & Fri. This exercise is believed to fight cancer in China. Free class sponsored by the Pacific Cancer Foundation. 3-4 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Maui YMCA, REPS Fitness Training Center, Wailea Town Center, respectively. 243-2999.

Maui Croquet Club - Every Sun, Tue & Thu. You could be an amazing croquet player and not even know it. No mallet? No problem. 2-5 p.m.

Waipuilani Park, Kihei. 879-0087.

Group Run - Wed. Stay in shape while taking in some beautiful views! Group meets at Kihei Community Center. Open to runners of all ages and fitness levels. Refreshments will be provided after.

Sponsored by Valley Isle Road Runners. Free. 5:30 p.m. Piilani Highway and Lipoa Parkway.

Paradise Marathon Signup - Daily. Remember how you said you wanted to train for a marathon?

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Well, this could be your chance to go for it. If you’re not quite ready for 26.2 miles you can sign up for a half-marathon or 5k. The actual race takes place Jan. 11. Time TBA. Kalama Park, Kihei. 891-2363.

works inspired by Maui’s many astonishing sights. His work will be celebrated tonight. 7-10 p.m. Sargent’s Fine Art, 802 Front St., Lahaina. 667-4030.

Art

“Island Essences” - Daily. The work of Mauibased oil painter Koana Smith will be featured in the Banyan Tree Gallery of Lahaina Arts Society this month. Smith is member of LAS, Hui No’eau, Plein Air Painters of Maui, and Plein Air Painters of Hawaii and paints on location throughout Maui. Her art is also on display at The Coffee Store in Napili.

Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina. 661-0111.

Art Night Reception - Fri. Poland emigree Roman Czerwinski composes some dazzling impressionistic

Art Bistro - Mon. Local artists display their wares, from photography and painting to jewelry and sculp-

Mahu Volleyball Day - Sat. Bump, set, spike! Free. 1 p.m. Kamaole III Beach Park, Kihei.

tures. Live music, too. 5-10pm. Jacques Northshore Bistro, 120 Hana Hwy. Paia. 808-269-0961.

Poetry

WOW! - Wed. Every Wed. Wailea on Wednesdays presents live island music, gallery receptions, artist appearances and more. . 6:30-8 p.m. 897-6770 x2.

Open Mic - Every night is open mic night at Hawaiian Village Coffee. Kahana Gateway location, call 665-1114.

Art Night - Fri. Stroll through Lahaina Town’s many art galleries. Special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action and refreshments. Each week features a different guest artist. Free. 6:30 p.m.

Lahaina. 661-6284.

Poetry Slam - Every First Fri. Poets 13 and over are encouraged to share their stuff with the First Friday crowd. Pieces are limited to three minutes. $5. Ha Gallery, Wailuku, 244-3993.

Oil Painting Demonstration - Fri. Maui artist Jack Hamilton shows how it’s done. 4-7 p.m. Maui Hands Gallery, Lahaina. 667-9898.

Banyan Tree Art Fair - Every Sun & Sat. Stroll beneath the banyan, listen to the birds and check out some locally made works of art produced by members of the Lahaina Art Society. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina. 667-9194.

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Doors Open at 8:30pm • Reserve The Cellar for your private party or corporate holiday event. Call Keoni at 205-7811.

Farmers Market of Maui - Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Sample the goods at this local market for fresh produce. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 61 S. Kihei Rd. Honokowai Farmers Market - Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Lots of fresh local produce plus baked and canned goods. 7-11 a.m. Lower Honopiilani Hwy. Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair - Every Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat. Great deals on locally grown produce and locally made goods. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Maui Mall, Kahului. 871-1307.

Ho`olokahi Arts & Crafts Fair - Every Tue & Fri. Fresh flower lei-making classes from 9-11 a.m. on Fridays. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wailea Beach Marriott Resort south lobby. 879-1922.

Ohana Farmers & Crafters Market - Every Tue, Wed & Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center. 877-3369.

Resort Craft Fair - Every Wed & Fri. Hawaiian arts and crafts. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort.

Aloha Craft Fair - Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Maui Mall.

872-4320.

KBH Craft Fair - Fri. Cultural crafts and live demos. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel lobby. 667-5978.

Organic Farmers Market - Sat. Fresh produce that’s cheaper than the grocery store. 6:30 a.m.noon. Eddie Tam Memorial Center.

Swap Meet Farmers’ Market - Sat. As if that swap meet wasn’t enough of a draw on its own, within its gates also lies a chance to find some great deals on mega-fresh produce. Admission: 50 cents.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Pu’unene Avenue, Kahului. 877-3100.

Express Yourself - Every Mon. Open Mic Night with music, song, poetry! Free. 7 p.m., Cafe Marc Aurel, Wailuku, 244-0852.

Poetry Reading - Every second Tue, read your original work, your favorite poem, or just come to be inspired. Free. 6:30 p.m., Lahaina Public Library, 662-3950.

Open Mind Open Mic - Every Mon. Open Mind Open Mic with spoken word, poetry, comedy— whatever you have to say here’s your chance. Free.

6 p.m., Moana Bakery, Paia, 244-9091.

Open Mic - Every Saturday the Maui Media Lab hosts an open mic night for poets, muscicians and others who want to be heard. Sessions are recorded and fed to the internet. All ages are welcome.

Free. 6-9 p.m., Maui Media Lab, Baldwin Ave, zumatribe@yahoo.com.

Poetry Reading - Every second Thu Maui Live Poets Society hosts an open poetry reading on the West side. Free. 6:30- 9 p.m. Lahaina, 661-0517

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

Cheeseburger In Paradise - Mon, Tue, Scotty Rotten; Wed, Fri, Harry Troupe; Thu, Sat, Sun, Brooks McGuire. All sets 4:30-10:30 p.m. 811 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4855.

Cool Cat Cafe - Thu, Erin Smith; Fri, Sat, Dave Carroll; Sun, Wed, Whale Sharks; Mon, Mickie Moore; Tue, Jazz; . all sets 7:30-10 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 667-0908.

Hard Rock Cafe - Mon, Marty Dread, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 900 Front St., Lahaina, 570-7400.

Hula Grill - (Early sets) Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Ernest Pua’a; Sun,Mon, Kawika Lum Ho; Tue, Jarret Roback. Early sets 3-5 p.m.

(Followed by) Thu, Braddah Brian & Roy; Fri, Brian, Roy & Kawika;. Sat, “TBA”; Sun, Ryan Tanaka & Friends; Mon,Oversized Productions; Tue, Roy & Friends; Wed, An

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

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

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

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

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Live Music Until 10pm, No cover

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900 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7805

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

DJ Slackin No cover, 10pm

DJ Sonny No cover, 10pm

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TIP-UPS TAVERN & GRILLE 1279 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 874-9299

UNISAN 2102 Vineyard St., Wailuku - 244-4500

WOW-WEE MAUI’S 333 Dairy Rd., Kahului - 871-1414

MON - DJ Blast; TUE - Astro Boys (DJs); WED - DJ Decka; All no cover, 10pm

Jerry Caires Jr. Band $3, 10pm

1127 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-1380

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

Kanoa of Gomega No cover, 10pm

Vince Esquire No cover, 10pm

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

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DJ Nexus No cover, 10pm

TUE - WED - Karaoke MON - Monday Night Football

Den. Late sets 7-9:30 p.m. 2435 Ka`anapali Parkway, Building P, 667-6636.

Mon, Kanoa. All sets 4-6 p.m. 1913 Kihei Rd., Kihei Kalama Village, 874-6444.

■ KAANAPALI BEACH CLUB 104 Ka`anapali Shores, Lahaina, 661-2000

Java Jazz/Soup Nutz - Mon-Sat, Acoustic music. All sets 7 p.m. 3350 Lower Honoapi`ilani Rd., Honokowai, 667-0787.

Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café - Sun, Mon, Brittany; Wed, Sat, Merv Oana Thu; Fri Margie; Tue Jamie Lawrence. All sets 6-10 p.m. The Shops at Wailea, 875-9983.

Ohana Bar & Grill - Wed, Thu, Live music; Fri, Patrick Major; Sun, Wayne and Friends; Mon, Tue, Ernest Pua`a. All sets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly.

Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - Thu, Kawika Lum Ho; Fri, Kaleo Cullen; Sat, Louise Lambert; Sun, Mon, Kenny Roberts; Tue, Ramen & Cora; Wed, Keoki Ruiz. All sets 6-9 p.m. The Maui Coast Hotel, 2259 S. Kihei Rd., 874-6284.

■ KA`ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy, 661-0011

Kimo’s - Mon- Wed, Sat, Sun, Sam Ahia. Fri, deAquino Bradaz. All sets 6:30-8:30 p.m. 845 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4811.

Leilani’s On The Beach - Fri, Scott Baird;. Sat, JD and Harry; Sun, Kilohana. All sets 2:30-5 p.m.

2435 Ka`anapali Pkwy, Building J, 661-4495.

Moose McGillycuddy’s, Lahaina - Fri, Llayne & Pro Ed; Sat, Mark & Mike. All sets 6-9 p.m. 844 Front St., 667-7758.

Mulligan’s on the Wharf - Fri, AnRil. All sets 7 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 661-8881.

Pioneer Inn - Thu, Ah-Tim Eleniki; Tue, Captain Billy Bones; Wed, Greg Di Piazza. All sets 6-8 p.m.

658 Wharf St., Lahaina, 661-3636.

Santa Fe Cantina - Tue, Ryan from Silky Ringo; 4-8 p.m. Sat, Damien; 5-8 p.m. 900 Front St., Lahaina, 667-7805.

Sea House Restaurant - Thu & Fri, Kincaid Basques; Sa,-Coelho Morrison; Su, Andrew Kaina; Mon, Albert Kaina, Tue, Kincaid Basques; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets except Sat. 7-9 p.m. Sat set is 6:30-9p.m.

Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Honoapi`ilani Rd., Napili, 669-1500.

SOUTH MAUI Haui’s Life’s A Beach - Thu, Erin Smith. 1913 South Kihei Rd., 891-8010.

Henry’s Bar and Grill - Gina Martinelli Jam. 6-8 p.m. 41 E. Lipoa St. Kihei. 879-2849.

Longhi’s - Sat, acoustic music. 10:30-11 p.m.

3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., 891-8883 Ma`alaea Grill - Thu, Fri, Sat, Benoit Jazz Works.

All sets 6:30-9 p.m. Maalaea Harbor, 243-2206.

CENTRAL MAUI Café Marc Aurel - Live Music on various days (check the Grid); Mon, Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m.

28 N. Market St., Wailuku, 244-0852.

Main Street Bistro - Th-Fri, Rhythm & Blues with Freedom. 5-7:30 p.m.. 2051 Main St., Wailuku, 244-6816.

Wowee-Maui’s Kava Bar & Grill- Th, Hawaiian Jazz & Fusion w/ Robbie Ray. 6-9 p.m. Fri, Keolu & Ekolu, Hawaiian Raggae, 6-9 p.m. 333 Dairy Rd., Kahului, 871-1414.

UPCOUNTRY MAUI Hana Hou Cafe - Wed, Dorothy Betz and Les Adam with Vince Esquire. Thu, Haiku Hillbillys. Sat, Live music. All sets 6:30-9:30 p.m. 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku Cannery, 575-2661.

Jacque’s - Mon, Live Jazz. 5 p.m. 120 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-8844.

Morning Glories Organic Internet Cafe Fri, Elaine Ryan, 3-4 p.m.; Mon, Karen B, 1-2 p.m.137 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-6009.

Moana Cafe & Bakery - Wed, Benoit Jazzworks; Thu Mark Johnstone, Fri, Classic Hawaiian with Jocelyn, all sets 6:30-8:30. Sat, Live jazz music with Mark Johnstone & Friends, 12:30 -2:30 p.m. 71 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 579-9999.

Mulligan’s on the Blue - Fri, Gail Swanson; 68 p.m.; Sat, Sun, Celtic Tigers; Mon, Gypsy Pacific; 7 p.m. Tue, Randall Rospond; 6:30-8:30 p.m. 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131.

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Shangri-La - Sat, Acoustic Sitar By the Sea. 6:308:30 p.m. 760 S. Kihei Road. Suite 109, Menehune Shores, Kihei, 875-4555.

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

South Shore Tiki Lounge - Fri, Erin Smith;

WEST MAUI Weeping Banyan Lounge - Nightly, Live music. All sets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly.

Lobby Lounge - (Early sets) Thu, Steve Repollo and Alan Villeran; Sat, Mon, Island Style Trio with hula dancing. Early sets 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Sal Godinez and Marcus Johnson; Fri, Clay Mortensen and George Tavoularis; Sat, Mon, Nils and Anastasia; Sun, Pam Peterson and Rudy Baria; Wed, Clay Mortensen and Gilbert Emata. Late sets 8:30-11:30 p.m. Torchlighting ceremony nightly.

Kupanaha - Nightly, Hula show, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Tiki Courtyard - Nightly, Alanui with Uncle Rudi; Sun, Hula show. All sets 6:30 p.m.

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

■ NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT 5900 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Napili, 669-1500 Thu, Kincaid and Albert; Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Kincaid Basques; Sun, Kapule Paoa; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets 7-9 p.m.

■ RITZ CARLTON 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Kapalua, 669-6200 Banyan Tree Restaraunt - Wed & Thu, Ranga Pae 6:15-9:45 p.m.

■ ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT 2780 Keka`a Dr., Ka`anapali, 661-3611 Royal Ocean Terrace - Thu, Fri, Sat, Live Hawaiian. 6-8 p.m.

Humuhumunukunukuapua`a - Nightly, 5:30 p.m., Strolling Hawaiian Duo. ■ THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI 4100 Wailea Alanui, 875-4100 Lobby Bar - Nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music.

■ THE SHOPS AT WAILEA 3750 Wailea Alanui East Wing - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Marti Kluth.

Lower Courtyard - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Jamie Lawerence and Friends.

■ WAILEA MARRIOTT 3700 Wailea Alanui, 879-1922 Kumu Bar & Grill - Nightly, Hula dancing. 6-9 p.m.

Mele Mele Lounge - Nighly, Live music. 9-11 p.m.

■ SHERATON MAUI HOTEL 2605 Ka`anapali Pkwy, 661-0031 Lagoon Bar - Nightly, Hula dancing during sets.

Thu, Kulewa; Fri, Ralph and Allan; Sat, Fausto and Kawaika; Sun; Kulewa; Wed, Nathan and Ralph. All sets 6-8 p.m. Torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony at sunset nightly.

■ THE WESTIN MAUI HOTEL 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, 667-2525

■ MAUI PRINCE HOTEL 5400 Makena Alanui, 874-1111 Molokini Lounge - Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Mele `Ohana Duo. Tue, Thu Ron Kuala’au; Sun-Thu sets 6-9 p.m.; Fri, Sat sets 6-10 p.m. Sun, Mele `Ohana Duo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri, Hula performance, 6-6:45 p.m.

EAST MAUI

Ono Bar & Grille - Thu, Sat, Steve Sargenti; Fri, Larry Golis; Sun, Margie Heart; Mon, Ernest Puaa; Tue, Brian Haia; Wed, Pam Peterson. Tue-Sun shows, 6-9 p.m. Mon, 5:30-9 p.m.

Tropica - (Early sets) Thu, Wed, Brian Haia; Fri, Sat, Mon, Marvin Tevaga; Sun, Josh Kahula; Tue, Ernest Pua`a. Early sets 3-6 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Fri, Wed, Benny Uyetake; Sat, Tue, Mitch Kepa; Sun, Steve Sargenti; Mon, Josh Kahula. Late sets 6-9 p.m.

SOUTH MAUI ■ FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA 3900 Wailea Alanui, 874-8000

■ HOTEL HANA-MAUI Hana, 248-8211 Paniolo Lounge - Thu-Sun, Live music. 6:309:30 p.m.

Main Dining Room - Thu, Sun, Hula dancing.

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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) You can’t really get mad when a puppy chews up your shoes, your kid wets the bed, or an Aries steps on your toes. None of them means anything by it; they might not even quite grasp that their behavior is undesirable. Since you’re likely to experience one or all of these situations, and more like them, make sure you’re at your most patient this week. While it’s perfectly okay to clearly communicate that this is behavior you’d rather see stop, losing your temper won’t help the situation. You’re known for your amazing discipline. This week, exercise it on yourself, even while you share it with those who need a bit more of it.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Under other circumstances, speaking your mind would be the thing to do, but this particular scenario requires that you keep your pie hole shut. Being brash and outspoken is certainly still an option, but exercising it will have the primary effect of getting you kicked out, not heard. I know you’re used to using your brilliant silver tongue to get your way most of the time, but right now you’d be better served by finding other, more subtle ways to get your point across. It’s possible to get the boat to completely change course without rocking it or making waves. This week, you get to figure out how.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Less is more

What you’re up to now is roughly the equivalent of wearing your favorite outfit to the exclusion of all else, until it falls off in rags. I know you love that particular shirt with those pants, and you’re convinced you look better in them than in anything else you own, but you’re actually ruining them by spending so much time in them. You might be right about how great that combo is, but you’re stupid to squander it.

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This week you are a frustrated circus poodle. Every flaming hoop you leap through is succeeded by two more. It’s dismaying, I know, especially because you thought this sideshow would be over by now.

Instead there’s no end in sight. It’s there, though; you just can’t see it yet. Luckily I’m here to cheer you on, and crack the whip if necessary. The only way out is through, and then through again. There’s still a few more flaming circles to hop through, to be sure, but keep leaping—the last hoop is just up ahead.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) When your car breaks down on the side of the road, you’re practically obligated to pop the hood and check things out, even though you know that there’s not much point, since it’s extremely unlikely you’d have the parts or the experience to repair it. This situation is similar. You know that your ability to diagnose, let alone fix, the problem is very limited. Nevertheless, it’ll make everyone feel better if you try anyway. Your helplessness doesn’t let you off the hook. Do your best to address the issue at hand. Ignoring it would not only be tacky, it’d almost be criminal.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) If you woke up tomorrow blind and deaf, how much of your life would you lose? I don’t mean which activities would you have to cut out; it’s obvious that some things, like driving, would have to go. I mean how much of your life would you lose to mourning and feeling sorry for yourself? There’s a difference between experiencing your natural emotions, and wallowing in them. There’s no need to marinate in your misery if you lose something you’d always taken for granted. Feel sad, then move on. Show us just how resilient you can be.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) It’s overcast and unseasonably warm as I write this. The clouds have trapped in all the warmth. Your mood is overcast too, with a certain situation blanketing your internal sky with gray and keeping you from releasing the sultry heat of some negative emotions. You can’t do anything about the weather, but luckily you have much more influence over your own emotions. I’m guessing you know what it’ll take to cause a bit of blue to crack through all that gray and let the sunshine in, and let all those feelings you’re stewing in vent out to space. Given the situations you’re about to find yourself in, I’d rather you not subject yourself to severe, rapid global warming. In other words, do what you’ve got to do to keep it cool the next couple weeks.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Are people more likely to get into sketchy situations if they’re confident they can get themselves out of them? If you know you have a gun in your pocket, are you more apt to go walking in a shady neighborhood at night, rather than taking the longer, safer route home? No one has more confidence than you—and thus no one is more likely to get into trouble because of it. This week, take it easy, and play it safe. Just because you have the tools to handle trouble doesn’t mean you need to frolic blithely into it.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Some people can use their minds to do amazing things, like resist intense cold or go without sleep.

I believe we frequently underestimate the power of our wills. However it’s important to know our limits. You can’t go walking barefoot in the snow without repercussions just because you want to. I truly believe you can do anything you set your mind to, but only if you properly prepare yourself first. Leaping without looking is not only counter to your style and instincts, it’s likely to get you into trouble. Since there’ll be plenty of people egging you on to do just that, I thought I’d throw in my two cents. Go where they want you to, if you’re into it—but exercise that powerful will, and only go there in your own time and your own way.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) I once got stuck in a precarious rock-climbing situation. I knew that if I could keep my cool, I’d be fine, but if I freaked out or panicked, I could die, or at least suffer serious injury. I’d never before had such a tangible, concrete connection between my fear and its negative impact on my life. Obviously, I managed to keep it together, and the lesson stuck with me. Fear, my dear, is your worst enemy, much worse than any of the stuff you’re actually threatened with. It’s likely to make virtually any situation you find yourself in much worse. And if you learn how to tackle even complex tangles with humor and aplomb instead of terror and panic, you’re likely to make them that much easier to deal with.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) What would you do if you discovered that all the moments you’d thought were private this past year weren’t? Let’s imagine they’d been broadcast to the Internet, so every argument, intimate encounter, and contemplative nose-picking session had potentially been witnessed. You’d be angry, right? What if the process had also made you famous and/or wealthy? Only you know what complex mélange of emotions this kind of thing would inflict upon you. Since something like this (though probably much less extreme) is about to be revealed, you’ll be able to figure out exactly how you’d feel about it, very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) A brick building doesn’t go up all at once, but gradually, piece by piece. You might be able to build and raise a wooden barn in a matter of hours, but in order to have something as solid and long-lasting as the structure you want, you’ve got to put in the time. This isn’t something you’re used to. But since what you’re building is the equivalent of a tower that’ll let you reach new heights and see further and more clearly than you ever have, I highly recommend making sure it isn’t something that’ll come tumbling down in a stiff breeze. That means being patient and painstakingly careful. It might not come naturally to you, but you can do it—and should.

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