THURSDAY, MAR. 8
TEA PARTY TIME – Nigh onto 25 years ago, I became a tea party enthusiast. But not for all the tea in China would I have guessed that the default pastime of little girls would’ve gained so much popularity in years of late! I guess everyone loves dressing up, hanging out with their BFFs and using their imagination. Every second Thursday of the month, TEA Party Maui gets together for their general monthly meeting to “seek ways to become more involved in the policies that affect our ohana.” However, convening on a Kahului street corner, to me, feels a little like that Steve Buscemi scene in Con Air (1997)–but to each her own cup of tea, right? Free. Every second Thu., 6-7:30pm. Corner of Alamaha St. and Papa Pl., Kahului (look for the American flag); teapartymaui.com
HORN TOOTIN’ WITH THE SPRING WIND QUINTET – Considered “a major force in the development of chamber music in Hawaii,” the Spring Wind Quintet is recognized as one of the nation’s leading wind quintets. This Thursday evening, the ensemble–comprised of Claire Butin (flute), J. Scott Janusch (oboe), James Moffitt (clarinet), Jonathan Parrish (horn), and Marsha Schweitzer (bassoon)–performs a selection of classical music as well as arrangements of traditional Hawaiian songs. The program also includes demonstrations of how each instrument’s sound is made, how the quintet performs together, and a Q&A session. Produced by the UH-Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program, this 45-minute program is partially funded by the Maui Friends of the Library. Free. 6:30pm. Wailuku Public Library (251 High St.); 243-5766; librarieshawaii.org
FRIDAY, MAR. 9
MAPPING OF LAHAINA EXHIBIT + THE STORY OF HAWAII – Fri. & Sat., Mar. 9-10. Hey, remember that cover story last October where our editor Anthony Pignataro wrote about The Mapping of Hawaii traveling exhibit at the Bailey House Museum (augmented by the killer hand painted cover art by MauiTime’s own Scrappers)? Well, it gets better! The delightfully erudite historian Bryant Neal (the man behind all this historic goodness) is opening a museum in Ma‘alaea, and the soft opening’s this weekend. Guest speaker Riley Moffat, author and BYU map historian, returns to Maui to give illustrated talk on the mapping of Lahaina town (covering the years 1819 to 1975), highlighting fascinating insurance maps enlarged and aggregated for the very first time, plus a priceless Lahainaluna Atlas, on view for the first time in a century. The first of these presentations is on Friday (Mar. 9, 7:30pm), on the Baldwin Home Museum’s lawn (located on the corner of Front Street and Dickenson), followed by a gallery reception on Saturday, (Mar. 10, 3-6:30pm) at the Ma‘alaea Harbor Shops. On Saturday, in addition to Moffat’s lecture, Neal will provide an interpretive illustrated tour through the history of the islands–which speaks to just what makes this museum so special. Because sure, you can get all you need to know about Hawaii’s aboriginal history if you travel to the Oahu’s Bishop Museum, and insight into missionary and plantation history from the Bailey House and Sugar Museum, respectively–but where can you get an overview from Polynesian migration up to World War II? Nowhere–until now. Neal’s unprecedented collection of antique and vintage maps, ephemera and artifacts (like vibrant menus from Matson’s SS Lurline and rare WWII propaganda from Japan) gives history enthusiasts the chance to study rarely seen items first hand. mappingofhawaii.com; 283-3576
OVERTONE IN CONCERT– Fri., Mar. 9. The South African vocal band Overtone found international fame after being discovered by part-time Mauians Dina and Clint Eastwood, and contributing fives songs to the soundtrack for Invictus (2009). Impressively, this six-member a cappella group (not to be confused with The Overtones–the similar, but slightly slicker, UK-based vocal harmony group) has a repertoire of more than 100 songs and sings in four languages–English, Zulu, Afrikaans and a bit of Hindi. The group is now the subject of a new television show, being shot partially on Maui, and MACC patrons should note Overtone’s concert will be filmed for broadcast. $25 / $45 VIP (includes meet-and-greet with artists after the show). 7:30pm. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242 SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org / overtoneband.com
SATURDAY, MAR. 10
DON’T FORGET TO BRING A TOWEL: SURF, DANCE AND RAGE AT “SOUND SPLASH” – This Saturday, X-Klusive Sounds Productions presents an alcohol-and drug-free rager for folks 16-to 21-years-old at Kihei’s Maui Big Wave. Flowboarding (i.e. surfing artificial waves which are created by a fast-flowing layer of water, several inches thick, pumped over a substrate made to mimic the shape of ocean waves) might seem nonsensical on the shores of an island chain that invented the sport of surfing. But think of it this way: you can’t surf the sea with dope DJs like Kollision, Gemini, A.P and Buddha still within earshot–like you can at Saturday’s “Sound Splash” event–nor can you do so at night without na wahine missing your sweet tricks and epic fails. Not to mention the fact that it typically costs $30-$50 per hour to just to flowboard, whereas this event costs but a pittance plus comes with a party. Pre-sale passes available at Solid Clothing Company. Pre-sale: $6 party pass / $10 1-hour surf + party pass / Door: $10 party pass / $15 1-hour surf + party pass. 6-11pm. Maui Big Wave (22 Alahele Pl., Kihei); facebook.com/djkollision
DJ MARQUES WYATT HEADLINES “RITUAL MAUI” WITH AMARA PAGANO AND “MAUI GETS DEEP” WITH MARASCO – Marques Wyatt is a West Coast legend and a seminal force in the United States’ DJ scene. Known for turning huge dance floors into an intimate ritual, he’s now committed to merging his worlds of music, yoga and other spiritual practices via consciousness-driven events. This Saturday, Wyatt and “conscious dance facilitator” Amara Pagano are joining forces to present “RITUAL Maui,” a rhythmic healing journey through music and sacred dance. Open to everyone, this workshop–held at Studio Maui–invites you to journey within to “discover your own unique moving meditation.” Later that night, follow Wyatt further Upcountry to Casanova for “Maui Gets Deep,” featuring Maui’s own DJ Marasco. Many associate Wyatt with “DEEP,” the illustrious dance event (13 years running) that he nurtured in his hometown of Los Angeles. So if you’re like Wyatt and “hunger for new sounds, technical precision and notions of spiritual and political enlightenment through sound and movement,” check out these shows. Ritual Maui: $15 advance / $20 door. 7:30-9:30pm. Studio Maui (Haiku Marketplace, 810 Haiku Rd.); 575-9390; thestudiomaui.com / Maui Gets Deep: $20. 9:30pm-1:30am. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 572-0220; casanovamaui.com
SUNDAY, MAR. 11
LAHAINA WHALE AND OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL – Sat. & Sun., Mar. 10-11. The town formerly known as the whaling capital of the world now celebrates the annual migration of Pacific Humpback whales (harpoonless!) with the Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival, sponsored by the Lahaina Town Action Committee. This weekend at the Banyan Tree Park, local artists display and sell their best marine-themed art while musicians and hula troupes entertain. Keiki can partake in the ocean art contest and featured touch-pool exhibit by the Maui Ocean Center. Plus, the festival features dozens of events and displays–by such local organizations as Hawaii Ocean Project, Whale Trust and the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary–offering residents and visitors alike the chance to learn more about our wintertime denizens of the deep. Free. 9am-5pm. Banyan Tree Park (Front St., Lahaina); visitlahaina.com
JOHN GROVER BAND AT BULLY’S BURGERS – Paniolo party people all know that Kanaio’s authentic country (Hawaii’s the Western-and Southernmost state, after all). Now, those bad-ass lands have a restaurant that captures its flavor, Bully’s Burgers, located just four miles past Tedeschi Vineyards. Every month, Bully’s features a raucous jam, and this Sun. you can groove to the John Grover Band while grinding on all-natural, free-range beef burgers. No cover. 2pm-dusk. Bully’s Burgers, Triple L Ranch (15900 Piilani Highway); 878-3273; triplelranchmaui.com
MONDAY, MAR. 12
THE BLUES SPIRIT OF MAUI AT HARD ROCK CAFE – If you’ve got a case of the Mondays, fear not. Boogie woogie your blues away at Hard Rock Cafe with The Blues Spirit of Maui, performing every Monday night. But whatever night you might need reprieve from the day’s grind, Hard Rock’s got you covered (without charging you a cover). Tuesday nights feature Kenny Roberts, while Wednesdays see Evan Shulman; Thursdays feature Indio & Avi and Saturdays are stirred-up by The House Shakers. Plus, the Hard Rock Rising battle of the bands is now taking place–the perfect time and venue to catch on-the-rise acts. No cover. 8-11pm (21+ after 10pm). Hard Rock Cafe (900 Front St., Lahaina); 667-7400
TUESDAY, MAR. 13
FREE LECTURE: “A JEWEL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO” BY EMMA HICKERSON – This Tuesday, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS) hosts a free talk by Emma Hickerson, titled “A Jewel in the Gulf of Mexico.” Since 1997, Hickerson has been the research coordinator at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS), where her research has focused on both habitat characterization and the collection of high-resolution multibeam bathymetry (i.e. the underwater equivalent of hypsometry or typography). Both FGBNMS and HIHWNMS are among the 14 federally designated underwater areas protected by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Situated 70 to 115 miles off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, FGBNMS includes underwater communities that rise from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico atop underwater mountains called salt domes, and is named for the brightly colored sponges, plants and other marine life that call the area home. Free. 7-9pm. Learning Center, HIHWNMS (726 S. Kihei Rd.); 879-2818 ext. 21; hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov / flowergarden.noaa.gov
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14
HOUSE DANCING WORKSHOP WITH HONOLULU’S LYANNE BROOKS + GRAMMY WINNER NADIRAH SHAKOOR WITH DJS CIA AND DEL SOL – Whether you’re looking to up the ante of your already impressive arsenal of bust-able moves or need to peel your pressed-flower self off the club wall, check out the house dancing workshop at Vineyard Street Food Company. Dance instructor Lyanne Brooks is traveling from Honolulu to teach the class, sharing the fun benefits of house music’s “sophisticated version of breakdancing.” And to help you refuel after your workout, you can opt-in for the after-workshop meal which includes seasonal fruit, assorted cheeses, coconut shrimp with a honey wasabi dip and asparagus wrapped with prosciutto. (As space is limited, be sure to register in advance by emailing soulgasmhawaii@gmail.com.) Later that night, test what you’ve learned at Ambrosia’s late night with the sounds of Grammy Winner Nadirah Shakoor (who’s on Maui thanks to Brooks) plus DJs CIA and Del Sol. Notably, Shakoor joined Arrested Development in 1992 as their featured female vocalist, and in 1995 joined Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band as a backup singer. Her latest CD, Nod to the Storyteller, is a tribute to Buffet. House Dancing Workshop: $15 class-only / $30 class + meal. 6-9pm. Vineyard Food Company (1951 E. Vineyard St., Wailuku) / Late Night : No cover. 10pm-2am. Ambrosia Martini Lounge (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); cnbscene.com
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