THURSDAY, FEB. 9
PUSH IT TO THE PETER MAX – To celebrate the grand opening of The Art of Peter Max Gallery at The Shops at Wailea, Governor Neil Abercrombie will be presented with an original painting of the Hawaiian flag–created especially for da Gov by Max himself. Plus, gallery owner David Hakan will reveal more than 30 new original acrylic paintings from Max’s “Maui Series,” which depicts “Maui images wrapped in the kaleidoscope of vivid colors that are unmistakably Peter Max.” Over a career spanning more than five decades, Max has been called “a Pop Icon, Neo Fauvist, Abstract Expressionist and America’s ‘Painter Laureate.’” (Note: Though Max was originally scheduled to appear at the event, he’s been unable to make the trip to Maui due to a family emergency. Grand opening events will continue as scheduled.) Free. 1pm. The Art of Peter Max Gallery (The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 495-0060; petermax.com
SZYMANOWSKI QUARTET – If rousing romantic music makes your heartstrings soar, prepare to fall in love with the Szymanowski Quartet, featuring Andrej Bielow, Grzegorz Kotow, Vladimir Mykytka and Marcin Sieniawski. Founded in Warsaw in 1995, this exceptional group was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Polish government for their contribution to Polish culture, and were prizewinners at the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. $12 / $30 / $40. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
THE COMEDY HYPNOSIS OF JOSHUA BLUE – Do you like to laugh at people who get hypnotized and then do crazy stuff that they’d never do when actually conscious of their actions? Or would you rather become hypnotized yourself, and thrill strangers with your hypno-antics? (Don’t worry, though: you probably won’t remember behaving in odd, embarrassing ways.) Since master hypnotist Joshua Blue will orchestrate “a frenzy of wild and crazy, over-the-top shenanigans among the friends you arrive with,” we’re guessing it’s best to go alone. Unless you enjoy being the life of the party… $10. 9:30pm Stella Blues Cafe, (1279 South Kihei Rd.); 874-3779; stellablues.com
BAMBU STATION’S CHILDREN OF EXODUS CD RELEASE PARTY – Hailing from the Virgin Islands, Bambu Station returns to the Valley Isle to celebrate the release of their latest album, Children of Exodus. While that’s cool, it’s worth a trip Upcountry just for the rootsy rock of the show’s opening act, Maui’s own Rootz N Creation (who last week had the Casanova house hopping when backing Kingston’s Gavinchi). $20. 10pm. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 572-0220; casanovamaui.com / bambustationband.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
THE MAGIC OF KORA: HIGH ENERGY SENEGALESE HARP MUSIC WITH YOUSSOUPHA SIDIBE – Built from a calabash covered in cow hide, the kora is a West African bridge harp with a bright but haunting tone. It takes a masterful musician to play the kora’s 21 strings (11 with the left hand and 10 with the right), and Youssoupha Sidibe is exactly that. In fact, he’s so good that he received a Grammy nomination for his kora work in collaboration with Matisyahu. $12. 8pm. Mandala Ethnic Arts (29 Baldwin Ave., Paia); 579-9555; mandalaecohomes.com
KEALI’I REICHEL & HALAU KE’ALAOKAMAILE PRESENT KUKAHI 2012 – Sat. & Sun., Feb. 11-12. The award-winning Halau Ke’alaokamaile is helmed by none other than Keali’i Reichel, who’s renowned as one of Hawaii’s most popular recording artists. The group’s annual fundraiser is so gorgeously grand, they have to produce the show on not one, but two nights. To this, we’ve got two words to say: just go. $12 / $35 / $45 / $55. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
DOGGIE STYLE SPEED DATING – Are you lookin’ for a bitch who’s gonna love you unconditionally? This Sun., find your perfect match at the Maui Humane Society’s “Doggie Speed Dating” adoption event. The shelter’s the “temporary digs” for dogs of “every shape, size and color… each with their own unique doggie personality, just waiting to meet their match [and] be adopted into a loving home forever.” The dogs will be brought out of their kennels and held on a leash for prospective adopters to meet each one up-close for three minutes each (a la human speed dating), as shelter staff and volunteers assist with the introductions. Plus, a special discount of 50 percent-off adoption fees is offered for any adoptions resulting from the event. 11am-1pm. Maui Humane Society (Mokulele Hwy.; look for the big red dog); 877-3680 ext. 23; mauihumanesociety.org
BE MINE, BAILEY! – We can’t help but love the Bailey House Museum, our isle’s little hub of local history, whose mission is to “collect, preserve, study, interpret and share the history and heritage of Maui.” And we especially love the Bailey House’s special ‘Ohana Days, when afternoon admission is half-off and their gorgeous grounds are filled with families having fun. This Sun., museum stewards encourage you to bring your guitar or ‘ukulele to play-and sing-along in an old fashioned kani ka pila (Hawaiian style jam session). $3 adults / $2 seniors / free for keiki 12-years-old and younger. 12-4pm. Bailey House Museum (2375-A Main St., Wailuku); 244-3326; mauimuseum.org
MONDAY, FEB. 13
PROFILING BLACK OPERA DIVAS: MARIAN ANDERSON AND LEONTYNE PRICE – Adesina Ogunelese, a noted African and African-American historian, presents a lecture profiling two of opera’s most celebrated singers: contralto Marian Anderson and soprano Leontyne Price. Anderson was the first African-American woman to sing opera onstage and in 1939 performed an acclaimed open-air Easter concert on the steps of Lincoln Memorial to an audience of 75,000. And in the late 1950s, Price–who benefitted from Anderson’s trailblazing–was one of the first African-Americans to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera. This free presentation is part of a special Black History Month series by Ogunelese, with other lectures including “Black History Children’s Story Hour” (Sat., Feb. 11), “Profiling Black Ballet Dancers” (Wed., Feb. 22) and “The First Black Female Millionaire” (Mon., Feb. 27). For more about these events, see our Da Kine Calendar (beginning on page 22). To read an interview with Ogunelese, see MauiSphere by Jen Russo (on page 7). Free. 6pm. Makawao Public Library (1159 Makawao Ave.); 573-8785
VALENTINE’S DAY-INSPIRED “ONO!” AT ‘IAO THEATER – Every second Monday of the month, Maui OnStage hosts a special “ONO!” (One Night Only!) show. By popular demand, February’s production sees the return of Lee and Beth Garrow, who present a Valentine’s Day theme night of romantic comedy vignettes and song performed by Dylan Bode, Reuben Carrion, Gracie Clark, Steven and Alexis Dascoulias, Ute Finch, and Sharleen Lagattuta. Also, fresh roses (for your sweetheart or yourself) will be available for a donation of $5 to the theater. Free. 6:30pm. Iao Theater (68 N. Market St., Wailuku); 244-8680; mauionstage.com
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART – Bunch of freaks, those ancient Romans and Greeks. Over the last couple millennia, their mythologies’ indubitable influence on the Western world has stuck us with the twisted iconography of Cupid. Ah, yes–nothing speaks to love and lust more than a naked (occasionally diapered) flying baby shooting arrows into our bloodiest vital organ. And once you’ve been shot–whether you like it or not–you’re forever, hopelessly in love with the person of Cupid’s choosing. If you’re like us, and prefer the idea of making your own luck in love–but are looking for where to go and what to do on Valentine’s Day and Night–check out our roundup on page 18.
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