Old Glory’s red represents valor, white purity, blue justice; and for which it stands, liberty and justice for all—so long as you can find a parking space. If the only thing deterring you from attending Wailuku First Friday is the crowded public lot (in a town where parking for even the 9-to-5 grind—never mind a raging monthly block party—will give you gray hair), have no fear. The Maui Medical Group has opened up their lot free of charge and the Good Shepherd Church is selling spots for $5 a pop. Now that you know how to cover your asphalt, let’s move on to the fun stuff. July’s WFF features Uncle Willie K (preferable to Uncle Sam, obviously) headlining at the Maui Thing stage. Not that our nation’s independence isn’t worth celebrating, but Maui Thing is bringing out the big guns—augmented by a huge fashion show—to commemorate their anniversary. See, for three years Maui Thing has been “stuck on good”—and for three years Mauians have been stuck on their colorful goodies. That’s a lot of sticky goodness! Also at WFF, don’t miss musical mainstays Gene and Shea Argel, and Joel Katz, plus newcomers Olimon, Ryan Glavor, Conner Snow and Jon Toda. Ono kine grinds abound, which help absorb the beer imbibed to benefit Na Leo Kako’o Hawaiian immersion programs, and fresh ‘awa at Native intelligence. Sandwiched between those two sippin’ spots is Gallerie Ha, where purveyor Pat Masumoto presents a nonpareil retrospective of her work ahead of her own 12th anniversary. Speaking of art, why not get a caricature of yourself penned from a sidewalk-stationed artist? Or, mosey across Main Street to the new Body Alive Yoga & Movement Studio’s “Exhale!” extravaganza, which this month highlights art by Stephanie Farago and Sinthia Szato, music by Kitty Lee, astrology readings with Markus and more. Just in case your senses haven’t had their fill, check out the Jazz and Blues Festival presented by the Arts Education for Children Group. This invitational kicks off just before WFF with Teri Garrison and friends (3:30-6pm) and The Usual Suspects (6:30-8pm) at Main Street Bistro, and continues in Wailuku town on Saturday (July 2) with a jam session at Wailuku Coffee Company (1-4pm). Then, at the historic Iao Theater (Saturday, 6:30-10pm), the sounds of the High Seas Dixieland Band, The Moonglow All Stars Swing Band, Mana‘o Radio Orchestra and Vince Esquire Band will have you high-flyin’ and feeling grand. 878-1888; facebook.com/wailukufirstfriday
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