About 1.5 million years ago two large volcanoes, Kamakou in east and Maunaloa in west, pushed through ocean's surface and formed island of Molokai. It first became inhabited around 650 A.D. by daring settlers traveling

in double hulled canoes from Tahiti and other areas in South Pacific. Of roughly 7,000 residents about 40% are of Hawaiian descent, hence moniker "The Most Hawaiian Island". Here's a quick list of places I visited in Molokai...

Kalaupapa National Historical Park: The settings of two tragic chapters starting in mid 19th century with removal of indigenous people from this spot followed by forced quarantining of leprosy patients here.

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3. JACK'S COFFEE -- ‘Jack is no ordinary coffee shop’. Stir brewed coffee, premium teas, live music on Tuesday, and Thursday night movies. ‘Great Vibe’. 138 W 10th St.

4. The Village Voice has named MUD 'The Best Coffee Empire'. Giving NYC residents an alternative to Star$$$$'s take-over. Look for orange truck at Astor Place and Union Square.

5. THE HUNGARIAN PASTRY SHOP - A Heavenly view of Cathedral of Saint John Divine. Amsterdam & 109th Street.

6. THE CUPCAKE CAFE - is close to Broadway and fabulous 42nd Street area where there are movies, arcade games, and a wonderful cluster of import shops. It is just behind New York, New Jersey Port Authority in an area where you might not think to stroll. Located at 522 9th Avenue on corner of 39th Street, nearby highway leads to Lincoln Tunnel.

7. HOUSINGWORKS USED BOOKS & CAFE--'Soho's Best kept secret'- 126 Crosby Street, NYC 10012.

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8. BIKRAM YOGA-Offering classes in Bikram-style Yoga (Hot Yoga), a form of hatha yoga conducted in a heated room. www.Bikramyoganyc.com

9. GALAPAGOS- 'May be only public place in town where (while imbibing) you can hear a reading of Shakespeare's Tempest, shimmy to live Cuban music and see trapeze artists all in same month.' 70 North 6th St. (Williamsburg/ Greenpoint) Between Wythe and Kent Aves. Take L train to Brooklyn718-782-5188

10. Poetry Slams. With poetry or prose, untried and unstoppable writers gain stage worthy experience. NUYORICAN POETS CAFE 236 E 3rd between B & C (212) 505-8183

11. THE BOWERY POETRY CLUB - 308 Foot of First Street between Houston & Bleecker

12. FILM FORUM- 209 W. HOUSTON ST. N.Y., NY 10014 BOX OFFICE: (212) 727-8110 New York's leading movie house for independent premieres and repertory programming -- The Film Forum presents independent filmmakers, international collections, complete retrospectives of worthy filmmakers, silent films, and mini-festivals

13. LEISURE TIME BOWLING AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE at Port Authority Between Eighth and Ninth Ave from 40th to 42nd Streets, 268-6909 Electronic scoring! Lotsa Lanes!!

14. ST. ANN'S WAREHOUSE - Aritists, audiences, volunteers, creative freedom and some of best perfomances in outer bounds of entertainment. 38 Water Street Dumbo Brooklyn

15. THE STORYBOOTH is a soundproof environment where you can record your story or stories of your loved ones located between Track 13 and 14 of Grand Central Terminal.

16. BRYANT PARK a green and sensual urban oasis including "Seventh on Sixth" fashion shows; JVC Jazz Festival; "New York Times Young Performers Series"; lunchtime concerts by Juilliard students; Monday night movies in summer; Kaleidoscope Circus; boules and chess games.

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20. WARD STUDIO is a coveted acting studio in Meisner Approach. Offering summer sabbaticals for corporate professional and intensive acting training for serious minded actor. 145 West 28th St. Ny, Ny 212-239-1456 www.wardstudio.com

21. DANCE THEATRE WORKSHOP @ 219 West 19th St. is about supporting and advancing work of artists - constantly evolving to sustain artists at every stage of their development. They provide a wide range of administrative, promotional and technical services to community of independent artists in New York, across country and around world.