Uncle SLAM Wants You
Thursday (June 30), 9:30pm, Casanova, Makawao; $10 ($5 before 9:30pm)
Is it just me or is Uncle Sam freaky? I know he’s supposed to look strong and stately as the personification of our nation—but his pallid carapace, hooded glare, crooked point… Ugh. He gives me the heebie jeebies. Artist James Montgomery Flagg—who’s responsible for the iconic visage—needed a joint. Or five. Wouldn’t that be interesting if Flagg’s high style was a la Rick Griffin? Or Peter Max? But I digress. The point is that this month’s installment of Maui SLAM is clever as ever—ahead of Independence Day—with a call to action from none other than Uncle SLAM. Participants are encouraged to speak up (just make sure you sign up by 9:30pm) with original works under three minutes run-time. As always, costumes, visual accompaniment and team pieces are encouraged, and a $100 winner-takes-all cash prize is on the line. Also this month, the night’s augmented with a wax attack by DJ Boomshot (plus a dance party to follow), and special guests “Roxy Hart” and “Velma Kelly” of the Kit Kat Club Cabaret—billed as “two fiercely independent dames who define freedom in terms of jazz, cabarets and liquor”—will spice up the interlude (and I’m certain Uncle Sam—or Slam—would want that, too). 572-0220; facebook.com/mauislam
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