'ulalena

that the stage show 'ulalena is brand new to me just shows you how long it has been since my last visit to maui. the theatrical spectacle has been described as a mash up of cirque du soleil (one of the executive producers brought mystère to the world) meets the mythology and history of hawaii and her people.

say no more. if 'ulalena is half as magical as mystère it will be well worth the price of admission. take a peek at a few reviews (here and here) for the professional perspective of those who are not easily awed by acrobatics and colorful stage tricks.

details:

• where: maui theatre
• when: tue - sat @ 6:30p
• tix: $49.50 - $69.50

a printmaker's perspective

i'e kuku

i just wanted to share the work of maui artist abigail romanchak who has a website filled with eye candy very deserving of a peek if you happen to adore the graphic style of prints. abigail dabbles in a variety of mediums (linocut, screenprint, etchings, collagraph) and last year had a thought provoking exhibit called mahele which explored the impact development has had on her island home. 

her artist's statement is just as eloquent as the images she has created:

"I see my prints as a way to empower and assert a Hawaiian sense of identity and to perpetuate Hawaiian culture through art. I believe that native cultures are jeopardized once they stop speaking to people in the present day. As an artist, I seek to perpetuate traditional culture not through traditional means, but contemporary ones, so that it may endure for generations to come."

ho'okupu

pu'olu II

abigail received an mfa in printmaking at uh and is one of the many talented hui press artist/instructors at the hui no'eau visual arts center in makawao where you are welcome to explore the world of printmaking in the visual arts program open to the public.

bubble shack moving sale

life has been good over at the bubble shack which is having a big sale to celebrate moving into their new warehouse. help the shack make their move a little easier and stock up on island style bath treats like cinnamon sugar malasada, coconut volcano, and bubble shack's luxe polynesian shampoo bar.

here's the scoop, lavish and loofah bars are $5 whereas the shack's non-lavish stash is $4 (saving you about 30% off retail).

• secret code: 191653911215145
• expires: sat, apr 6th

and, in even bigger news, the bubble shack is a just over a week away from saying aloha to waikiki when they open the doors to their new shop at the international marketplace on apr 16th. congratulations holly and ashley!

jools spring 2007

 

time to take a peek at the latest collection from jools. this time around designer sybil shimazu has found inspiration in the coral, turquoise, shell and bone pieces which define her very geometric spring line.

and fashionistas on a budget take note that there are a few days left to score 15% off the sale section:

• secret code: sale15
• expires: when the clock strikes midnight on tue, apr 10th

timana tea company

it's no secret that i am a sucker for good packaging. it will tempt me every time and although my pantry is stocked with an array of tea leaves i have discovered something new to steep from the timana tea company. their specialty is sourcing estate tea from across the globe to whip up premium tea blends like their signature line of island infusions made with black or green tea mixed with essences of ginger, mango, pineapple, papaya and passion fruit.

and tea newbies can join the party and get the scoop on how to make the perfect cup of tea with the helpful tutorial posted on timana's website.

fyi - sign up for the timana mailing list (on the homepage) for a chance win your very own stash of tropical tea.

{update | jan 2010: the company rebranded the line after this was published and is now known as tealani tea}