THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
“FLOWING ROBES, THE GRACE, BALD–STRIKING… [THE DALAI LAMA] SAYS, ‘THERE WON’T BE ANY MONEY, BUT… ON YOUR DEATHBED, YOU WILL RECEIVE TOTAL CONSCIOUSNESS,’ SO I GOT THAT GOIN’ FOR ME.” (Bill Murray as Carl Spackler in 1980’s Caddyshack) – Recognized as the greatest living master in the practice of phowa (i.e. the Tibetan transference of consciousness at the time of death) by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama himself, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, and other renowned Tibetan teachers, His Eminence Choeje Ayang Rinpoche visits Maui for a series of events Thu., Nov. 24 through Sun., Nov 26. See our Da Kine Calendar for day-by-day details. $30/$45 suggested donation per event. $108 entire weekend if paid in advance. The Maui Dharma Center (81 Baldwin Ave., Paia); 579-8076; mauidharma.org / amitabhafoundation.us
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
PAINT PAIA TOWN RED THIS BLACK/FOURTH FRIDAY – With Tryptophan still flowing mightily in your veins, why roust yourself awake in the wedge of dawn’s crack to shop at big boxes on Black Friday? It’s inhuman, I tell you. Sleep late instead and take shopping to the extreme in the evening at Paia Fourth Friday. More than holiday savings, local shops offer free refreshments, treats, treatments and entertainment. See our Da Kine Calendar for shop-by-shop mini party details. 6-9pm. Paia Town. paiamaui.com / facebook.com/paiatown
MEET BIG O-APPROVED AUTHOR MARIANNE WILLIAMSON – I haven’t been hip to Oprah’s it-list since, um, ever–so I was neither sure who Marianne Williamson is nor what “spiritual activist” means (as her Wikipedia page describes). Turns out, she’s a 10-time book author who’s got four titles on the New York Times’ Best Seller list, and founded both a campaign petitioning to establish the U.S. Department of Peace, as well as a meals on wheels program for Los Angeles peeps who are homebound with AIDS. Williamson is minister/proponent of Unity Church’s New Thought, and will be on Maui for events–”Transforming Your Spirit” (Fri.), “Transforming Your Body” and “Transforming Your World” (Sat.)–which kicks-off tonight as she discusses “us[ing] the power of miracle-mindedness to forgive your past, electrify your present, and free your future from the confines of an out-moded sense of self.” See our Da Kine Calendar for day-by-day details. Fri.: $30 advance / $40 day-of. 5:45-6:45pm… Sat.: $30 advance / $40 day-of. 1:30-3:30pm… Sat.: $45 advance / $55 day-of. 4-7pm. The Studio Maui (Haiku Marketplace, 810 Haiku Rd.) 575-9390; thestudiomaui.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
THE BAILEY SHOW WITH MUSEUM STEWARDS – In last year’s This Week’s Picks, I confessed that the Bailey House Museum makes me so history-happy that I’ve got a lovesick (emphasis on “sick”) desire to lie around all day just making dust angels on the floor. And hell, I’d do it if they didn’t keep everything so pristine–now augmented with beautiful holiday decor, to boot. Today on the gorgeous grounds, museum stewards (The Maui Historical Society, founded in 1951) host their annual fundraiser “A Bailey House Christmas.” A festive ho’olaulea with Hawaiian and traditional holiday music, featured entertainers include emcee Kathy Collins, George Kahumoku, Richard Ho`opi`i, the Ukulele Pops Band of Maui, Aunty Iola Balubar and Halau Hula O Keola-Ali`iokekai, Maui Madrigal, “The Mad Bagpier” Roger McKinley and company, and cast members from Maui OnStage’s “A Christmas Carol.” Plus, attendees can enjoy ono grinds from various vendors and get great gifts abound at their special Christmas Craft Market and at the museum’s gift shop. (PS: Please remember that coolers, alcohol and pets are fine things to lug to the beach, but not to the museum’s event.) $10 advance / $15 door / Free for keiki 12-years-old and under (includes museum admission). 10am-3pm. Bailey House Museum (2375-A Main St., Wailuku); 244-3326; mauimuseum.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
DIY ORATORIO – Christmas songs are nice because, in the spirit of the season, they invite all to carol along–even those for whom shower mold cringes and karaoke mics issue TROs. Keeping with this, the Maui Choral Arts Association presents “Sing-It Yourself Messiah,” where the audience gets the A-OK to join in signing the glorious choruses of George Frideric Handel’s famed work “Messiah.” The event features a petite orchestra, and local professional voices (hallelujah!) of Lisa Paulson, Karyn Sarring, Robert Brantley and Robert E. Wills, who perform the oratorio’s solos.Tickets available online or by calling 1-800-838-3006. $15 adults / $10 students 18-years-old and younger (w/ valid ID). 3:15pm doors / 4pm show. Kihei Baptist Chapel (1655 S. Kihei Rd.); 870-5560 / mauichoralarts.org
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
IT’S ELECTRIC! BOOGIE WOOGIE WOOGIE! – David Starfire (who’s giggin’ at Casanova on Sat., Nov. 26 with DJs The Kidd and Boogiemeister, plus VJ Douglas Deboer and live painting by Melissa Bruck–see our Da Kine Calendar’s Big Shows section for more) leads a song writing and production course for those interested in learning electronic music making skills with the software Ableton Live (please bring your computer and headphones). Attendees will receive a CD with Starfire’s signature sounds and Ableton templates to help you create your own work. Space is limited. Register by e-mailing bioniclove@gmail.com. $35. 6-9pm. Temple of Peace (575 Haiku Rd.); davidstarfire.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
GEORGIA ON MY MIND – In 1939, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)–whose work “took on mythic proportions… [creating] an exceptional corpus of work ranging from abstraction to realism”–visited Hawaii, having been commissioned by Dole Pineapple to paint two fine artworks for commercial use. Charles Coiner, the art director for Dole’s advertising firm, believed in “select[ing] upscale images for educated and sophisticated readers of ‘class’… even if they [were] not already familiar with they artist, [they suspected] they should be.” Her personal guide around Maui was 12-year-old Patricia Jennings, daughter of Willis Jennings, the manager of Ka’eleku Sugar Plantation. Jennings (with Maria Ausherman) shares her vivid memories of this intriguing time in art and Hawaiian history in a beautiful new book Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawai’i, introduced by Jennifer Saville (curator of a 1990 exhibition of O’Keeffe’s Hawaii-insipired work) and published by Kihei’s Koa Books. Now 85-year-old Jennings will read this Wed. as part of a special statewide book tour–the perfect chance to purchase this must-have local lit, which showcases O’Keeffe’s work, her letters from Maui and 50 period photos. 6pm. Higashi Room, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469) / 875-7995; mauiarts.org / koabooks.com
STOP AT “INNERSECTION” – Last year, Valley Islanders helped Mauian Matt Meola–the surfing world’s golden boy–win $100,000 by buying the 2010 Innersection DVD and voting for his surf segment in the annual Taylor Steele-and Nathan Myers-produced film (a hip collection of mini-flicks by 25 qualifying surfers from around the globe). Meola’s back in this year’s movie (plus likewise local Albee Layer and Hank Gaskell) with his innovative section featuring appearances by Wood Harrelson and Willie Nelson, with music by Lukas Nelson. All three hot shot surfers will be on hand at the film’s big MACC premier (one of a bunch of simultaneous world premiers in other of the contributing surfers’ home towns), where they’ll sign autographs and give away gargantuan goodies like surfboards, cameras and sunglasses. More good news: the event’s a fundraiser for the relocation of the beloved Kuau Mart, which closed earlier this year after long-fought landlord/tenant issues. Pre-show dinner made available by Fred’s Mexican Cafe. $20 adults / $10 keiki 12-years-old and younger. 7pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
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