Badass Nicknames and Maui Roller Girls (Maui Now)

Vanessa Wolf is fond of her front teeth, but after learning she’s unlikely to lose them, she may very well give this roller-skating thing a shot. By Vanessa Wolf This Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Kahului Boys and Girls Club, the Maui Roller Girls are recruiting for their...
Singer/Songwriter Mat Kearney Talks Crazed Fans (Maui Now)

Singer/Songwriter Mat Kearney Talks Crazed Fans (Maui Now)

Oregon-raised, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mat Kearney plays the MACC on Friday, January 18. Best known for his songs “Ships in the Night,” “Nothing Left to Lose,” and “Breathe In Breathe Out,” Kearney took a little time after picking his parents up at the...
Cafe @ La Plage: Basics Done Right (Maui Now)

Cafe @ La Plage: Basics Done Right (Maui Now)

Sometimes you’re looking for a four-course meal, nouvelle cuisine, or exotic fare. Sometimes you just want a decent sandwich. When faced with the latter, Cafe @ La Plage in South Kihei’s Dolphin Plaza is likely to fit the bill. Start with breakfast. They make...
Pita Paradise Delivers Solid Mediterranean Fare (Maui Now)

Pita Paradise Delivers Solid Mediterranean Fare (Maui Now)

Pita Paradise in the Wailea Gateway Place is one of the few sources of a gyro on this island. They also offer a smattering of Mediterranean and Lebanese favorites at relatively reasonable prices. The Appetizer Platter ($15) provides a little bit of everything. First...
Bill Maher Proposes Eating Newt Gingrich (Maui Now)

Bill Maher Proposes Eating Newt Gingrich (Maui Now)

Stand-up comedian, political commentator, and television host Bill Maher performs next Tuesday, Jan. 1 at the MACC. We discovered a slightly more lighthearted side of the acerbic host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, when we talked to him about elephants, time...