About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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January 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro
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is one of the world’s top ukulele musicians. He believes that the ukulele is an “…untapped source of music with unlimited potential.” He plays everything from jazz to rock and blues on the 4-stringed instrument.
To catch his local performance, head over to the on Thursday, January 12th at 7:30 pm when Jake plays with the . This performance will include Jake’s favorites as well as new collaborations with the Pops, which should surely provide something for everyone!
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January 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
On Thursday, January 10th at 7:30 pm, will be making a stop at the Castle Theater on their Hawaiian tour.
The New Jersey based blues guitarist will be opening the shows. After the opening, Commander Cody will bring his fantastic group onstage to showcase their “American-roots” style music. Commander Cody (George Frayne) will be on piano, as always, with his bandmates on drums, vocals, bass, and pedal steel guitar. The band’s been around since being conceived in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1968, but made their true mark in San Francisco in 1969.
You may remember their runaway hit of 1972, “Hot Rod Lincoln,” which they’ll hopefully play for the crowd. For tickets, here’s a link to the for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
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December 19th, 2007 by jamie a
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If you’re visiting family or vacationing in Maui over the holidays, here’s some sites to check out to help you out with planning your trip. These suggestions will definitely help you get a taste of the islands during your stay.
Over at the , there’s lots of things to do on both December 24th and 25th as outlined in their entry There are cruises and Christmas shows, as well as Santa arriving in a Hawaiian outrigger canoe. With so many options for things to do, adults and children alike will have an especially memorable Christmas in Maui.
provides a wonderful article on the from their new issue with the same name. You can even learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in Hawaiian!
At , you can find listings for every day during your trip with something new happening all the time.
Here’s to a happy holiday for you and your family!
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October 29th, 2007 by jamie a
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If you’re a traveler on a budget who wants to get the most out of your Hawaiian experience, these local favorites for cheap eats are perfect for your trip!
For breakfast…
The Kihei Cafe is well-known for wallet-friendly meals and very large portions. Enjoy some banana and macadamia nut French toast with coconut syrup or a unique breakfast burrito. With a wonderful open-air setup, you can enjoy the sun while you eat.
At Java Jazz & Soup Nutz, you can enjoy their wide range of coffee and espresso drinks as well as a Hawaiian style omelet with a signature smoothie!
For lunch…
As the New York Times raves, Aloha Mixed Plate is “paper plate meets million dollar views.” Two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad are traditional plate partners with Kalua pig, Lomi Lomi salmon, or coconut prawns. If you want to fit in with the locals, this is the place to be.
At Maui Tacos, you can experience the fusion between Mexico and Hawaii in their deliciously unique dishes. There’s mango chicken salad and fish tacos with their signature pineapple salsa along with all your traditional favorites.
For dinner…
If you’d like to mingle with the locals, Lahaina Coolers is known to attract the hip local crowd to its colorful bar. With excellent vegetarian and vegan selections in addition to the regular menu, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Get ready for Sushi Go’s fast-paced conveyor belt sushi. All freshly made, watch delicious meals go by and snap them up when you find one you like! With traditional sushi favorites, Sushi Go also serves their own specialties of Ahi Poke, Lomi Salmon and Tako Poke. There’s ever all you can eat sushi every Wednesday from 4-8 pm.
For more information on cheap eats in Maui, check out the book 50 Thrifty Maui Restaurants: Dining on a Budget, Island Style.
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