THURSDAY, MAR. 22
DHARMA TALK: BUDDHA STANDARD TIME WITH LAMA SURYA DAS – According to legend, the tricky demigod Maui made the days longer by hiking up Haleakala, lassoing the sun’s rays and ripping them right the fuck off. Ah, if only it were that simple… If you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day–but slack in your sun-roping skills–Lama Surya Das argues that we in fact already have all the time in the world. This American Lama lectures on Thursday at the luxury retreat Lumeria Maui, sharing his new book, Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now, which “draws on Tibetan Buddhism and other great wisdom traditions, as well as on neuroscience and holistic traditions… that will enable us to stop the pace and pressure of today’s world that feels relentless.” The trick however requires you to “learn to live in the fourth dimension”–but even that sounds slightly simpler than wielding a celestial lariat. $25 advance / $30 day of. 7-9pm. Lumeria Maui (1813 Baldwin Ave., Makawao); lumeriamaui.com / follow on Twitter @LamaSuryaDas
MEET THE AUTHOR OF EDWARD BAILEY OF MAUI – Thu. & Fri., Mar. 22-23. One of the coolest things about the Bailey House Museum (I think) are Edward Bailey’s paintings (and even antique supplies) and his native land snail collection. These museum pieces speak to the very personal sensibilities of a man who’s left a lasting legacy on the isle. This Thursday and Friday–at the Wailuku and Kihei public libraries respectively–meet Maui author Linda McCullough Decker, who will share some of Bailey’s painting while discussing her new book, Edward Bailey of Maui: Teacher & Naturalist, Engineer & Artist. Decker, whose book has been nominated for a 2012 Hawaii Book Publishers Association’s Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award (in the “Excellence in Nonficton Books” category) will also talk about the processes of researching and writing a book, plus the “issues and new insights that a biography of an important local figure can bring into focus.” Free. 6:30pm (both days). Thu @ Wailuku Public Library (251 S. High St.); 243-5766 / Fri. @ Kihei Public Library (35 Waimahaihai St.); 875-6833; librarieshawaii.org
FRIDAY, MAR. 23
PAIA FOURTH FRIDAY’S GOT A SPRING IN ITS STEP – “Spring! In like a lion and–we’re hoping–out like a lamb,” says town party coordinator Rose Potter. “The whole town is celebrating the arrival of a new season.” Highlights of this month’s North Shore street fest include a performance by Simmer Street at Paia Bay Cafe; Uma of Uma’s Spices sharing her homegrown hot sauce at Mana Foods’ tiki bar; a reception with print maker and ceramicist Michi Itami, at the Maui Crafts Guild; LiA LiVE and The Kryptones at Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon; and a preview of the “A Dialogue with Fiber” collection by Chenta Laury at Tamara Catz boutique. See our Da Kine Calendar for more. Free. 6-9pm. Paia Town. mauifridays.com
ECLECTIC FOLK ROCKER MARC BLACK SAYS “NO FRACKING WAY!” – Woodstock, New York’s Marc Black “sings about Rachel Maddow, good coffee, and just about everything in-between” (though I wouldn’t want to get between Rachel Maddow and her coffee–or bitters), and will be on-isle this Friday for his first-ever Maui show. You can sample his cool tunes online at marcblack.com, and his read-worthy online bio’s way cool, too. It says that “his high school band, The Blades of Grass, had a minor hit and go to tour with The Doors, Van Morrison, The Dave Clark Five and lots of other big names of the day,” plus, “after attending Colgate with a focus on philosophy and religion, he got a deal with RCA… [and] recorded with folks like Jack Dejonette, Eric Anderson, Rick Danko, Art Garfunkel and John Sebastian to name a few.” His new tunes, like “No Fracking Way” (which has become an anthem for the no-fracking movement), have become “quite influenced by political and social forces over the past couple years,” taking him as far away as Australia and Ireland to play at rallies and events. Presented by Sussman Communications in cooperation with Li’ Dat Productions. $20. 7pm door / 7:30pm show. Makawao Union Church (1445 Baldwin Ave.); marcblack.com
SATURDAY, MAR. 24
HO‘OMAUI 2012: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OF PUNANA LEO O MAUI – Load up on ono grinds, stretch out on the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens’ hillside, and relax to the sweet Hawaiian stylings of local legends Cyril Pahinui, Weldon Kekauoha, Halau Ka Hanu Lehua, Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i, Rush House, Malino, Rebel Souljahz, and Ho‘aikane. Plus, enjoy Hawaiian makahiki games, demonstrations by cultural practitioners and the keiki fun zone. Best of all, it all benefits the Hawaiian language programs of Punana Leo O Maui, a progressive school teaching Hawaiian language to keiki–and their families–so that “the Hawaiian language shall live.” $10 advance / $15 door. 9am-sunset. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului); ahapunanaleo.org
SAM’S UPCOUNTRY JAM AND ‘UKULELE EXPLOSION! – Many of my middle school afternoons were spent under the big tree in the Kalama quad, picking “In the Mood” and The Beatles’ “Yesterday” on a borrowed Kamaka ‘ukulele. (That’s right–I was in Poly II, bitches!) But today, I don’t think I could so much as play “Pearly Shells” to save my life. If you’re an ‘ukulele enthusiast–perhaps of Kalama’s proud Poly tradition past or present–check out Sam’s Upcountry Jam and ‘Ukulele Explosion, on the grounds of Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School. More than 300 ‘ukulele players are expected to convene for a giant group jam (1-2:20pm) at this educational fair, music festival, arts and crafts fair, and farmers’ market. And if you’ve never plucked-up a uke (or are as rusty as I am), no worries. The event features free ‘ukulele lessons by none other than Benny Uyetake and The Kalama ‘Ukulele Kids, plus a jazz clinic with Mel Martin with Jay Molina and Mike Kennedy, and much more (see our Da Kine Calendar). Free. 10am-5pm. S.E. Kalama Intermediate School (120 Makani Rd. Makawao); ukuleleexplosion.com
SUNDAY, MAR. 25
AFRICAN PRIESTESS AND PERFORMANCE ARTIST LUISAH TEISH – Fri., Sat. & Sun., Mar. 23-25. Priestess and performance artist Luisah Teish presents “the stories and myths that have mis-educated us into alienation from Earth… explor[ing] the ways that myths shape our beliefs, attitudes, and relationships to the natural world.” Beginning on Friday at the Hana retreat Ala Kukui, Teish presents a storytelling performance called “The Mirror in the Water: Water Spirits, Mermaids and Madness,” followed by an all-day workshop at the retreat, “Our Genuine Heart and Calling Forth a New Perspective.” Then on Sunday, Teish heads to Haiku for a talk titled “Befriending Ourselves, Befriending Mother Earth,” at the Temple of Peace. Call for more information. 7pm. Fri. @ Ala Kukui (Hana) / 10am-4pm. Sat. @ Ala Kukui (Hana) / 7pm. Sun. @ The Temple of Peace (575 Haiku Rd.); 248-7841; alakukui.org
REGGAE ROYALTY ZIGGY MARLEY – The son of Bob returns to Maui for a big gig with Inner Circle and Maui’s own “reggae ambassador,” Marty Dread. Back in August ‘09, just before Ziggy last performed on-isle, I rang him at his Tuff Gong headquarters for a quick talk story–and of everything, liked the pleasantries best. See, when I simply asked what he looked forward to doing during his downtime on the Valley Isle, he said, in his soulful Jamaican lilt, “Well, I would call it up time.” Clever! Later, in person, I learned that this true blue reggae royalty’s powerful presence is palpable. Everyone backstage at the concert was star struck and speechless–‘cept Mauian Woody Harrelson, who exchanged a jovial hug with Ziggy just before was whisked away in a limo. Ah, clever and fancy! General: $35 advance / $45 day-of. VIP: $65 advance / $75 day-of. 4pm gates / 5pm show. A&B Amphitheater / Yokouchi Pavilion, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
MONDAY, MAR. 26
TREES, PLEASE – “Trees Please at Baldwin Beach,” a project of Maui Tomorrow Foundation in partnership with the Maui Film Festival, Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Community Work Day, celebrates Prince Kuhio Day with a call for volunteers to join in a clearing of green waste and branches from a designated area at Baldwin Beach. This is the first phase of the Trees Please project, an effort to replant native trees lost to coastal erosion at the beach park. Hand tools (provided, along with water and snacks) will be used to remove hale koa saplings from the area while leaving milo saplings in place to grow future shade. After all, as Alexander Smith said, “A man doesn’t plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity.” Free. 9am-12pm. Baldwin Beach Park (Alawai Rd., Paia); 244-7570; maui-tomorrow.org
GROWN ON MAUI CHEF DEMO SERIES FEATURING CHEF JOEY MACADANGDANG – The isle’s top chefs have partnered with Maui County Farm Bureau and Whole Foods Market for a six-party Grown on Maui Chef Demo Series, held on the last Monday of every month. This month’s one-hour cooking demonstration (and tasting!) highlights the talents of Joey Macadangdang, the executive chef who’s helmed the recent opening of Roy’s Restaurant at the newly remodeled Ka‘anapali Beach Golf Course. Free. 5:30-6:30pm. Whole Foods Market (Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 243-2290; mauicountyfarmbureau.org
TUESDAY, MAR. 27
LIVE BALLOON ANIMALS! – Get twisted every Thursday night at Sharky’s with their “live balloon animal show.” While it’d be really wild if they breathed actual life into the balloon animals, what they mean is that there’s a live person (as opposed to a zombie or android) making bad-ass balloon sculptures while you drink, dine and game at this family restaurant and fun center. No cover. R.S. Sharky’s (41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei); 874-5115; sharkyshawaii.com
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 28
JOEL KATZ & WILLIE K – Blow of some pau hana steam at Mulligan’s on the Blue by having a brew and mellowing out to the smooth, steel guitar stylings of Joel Katz. Then, stick around for the Willie K dinner show–a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Uncle Willie’s got a perfect formula for melding operatic pipes with rock and blues tunes, and his shows are always a lively delight. Joel Katz: No cover. 5:30-6:30pm. / Willie K Dinner Show: $65. 7-9pm. Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 874-1131; mulligansontheblue.com
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