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November 30, 2011 | 11:51 AM THURSDAY, DEC. 1
BETTER THAN CANDIED YAMS OR HONEY-GLAZED HAM, IT'S MAUI SLAM POETRY'S HOLIDAY SLAM! - No worries, you won't be deemed a grinch if you don't stick to this month's holiday theme. But when and where else can you perform an ode to eggnog, sonnet for Santa, verse for Vixen, quatrain for Kwanzaa or haiku for Hanukkah? Never mind that a $100 cash prize is on the line (as is the case every month at Maui Slam Poetry events). Be sure to dress in your finest (or funniest) festive attire, and stick around for the dance party by "the mischievous elf" DJ SID and "visual alchemy" by VJ Douglas Deboer. Poets must sign-up by 9:30pm. $5 cover. Free with non-perishable donation to the Maui Food Bank. (Note: The goods most-needed are canned meats, canned produce, canned soups with protein, and dry cereals, rice and pastas.) Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 572-0220; facebook.com/mauislam
FRIDAY, DEC. 2
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO WAILUKU'S FIRST FRIDAY - I dunno about you, but as I'm a creature of habit, I still find myself sticking to the sidewalks during Wailuku First Friday–even when the street's closed to vehicular traffic (N. Market St. up to the Vineyard St. intersection, beginning at 5:30pm). But I'm sure I'll loosen up with a nip of nog and a cue from Claus, who will parade down the street as part of this month's festivities. Other highlights include Na Leo Lani O Maui community choir (under the direction of Gale Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero), X-mas belly dancing and a bake sale at Body Alive's Exhale! event, a fragrant Hawaiian wreath sale and Maui OnStage's production of A Christmas Carol. See our Da Kine Calendar for details. Free admission. 6-9pm. N/S Market, Main and Vineyard Streets, Wailuku. facebook.com/wailukufirstfriday
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
PREVENT HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF TRASH FROM ENTERING THE OCEAN AT THE MA'ALAEA DRAINAGE DITCH CLEANUP - "All drains lead to the ocean," says Community Work Day's executive director Rhiannon Chandler. The mile-long Ma'alaea drainage ditch is filled with rubbish–from what the wind's blown in and what's been intentionally dumped. Some shame, eh? With the winter rain upon us, all this litter will soon be washed into our beloved ocean. "It's a race against the first winter storm," says Pam Daoust, president of the Ma'alaea Community Association. All cleanup supplies (like bags, gloves, litter-grabbers and water) are provided by Community Work Day, and the organization hopes at least 100 caring Mauians will turn up to help save our sea. Volunteers who participate in this cleanup will receive a "Garden Start" script good for a free edible plant of their choice, grown by volunteers for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Initiative. 8am-12pm. Meet at the volunteer sign-in tents in the Maui Ocean Center's parking lot (192 Ma'alaea Rd., off Honoapi'ilani Hwy.); 877-2524; info@cwdhawaii.org
PAKALOHA BIKINI PARTY - The words "bikini" and "party"–even if stand-alone–are enough to elicit attention. Use the words "bikini" and "party" as successive pair, and you're guaranteed an audience. In fact, it really doesn't matter that the party part of this event features The Whiskey Pimps and DJ Daniel J, or that there will be plenty of party prizes. All that really matters is that it's a party with Pakaloha Bikinis, and the cover's cut in half if you come wearing one. $10 cover. $5 if wearing Pakaloha Bikini. 9pm-12am. Captain Jack's Island Grill (Wharf Cinema Center, 658 Front St., Lahaina); pakalohamaui.com
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
HERITAGE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENS THREE SHORT FILMS ABOUT KAHO'OLAWE'S STRUGGLES - One of my best buddies, Marc, who came to the islands thanks to AmeriCorps, was recently commenting on his time spent cleaning up Kaho'olawe. He noted how the isle's pareidolic profile is said to look like a keiki in fetal position (not unlike how Maui's a busty bald lady), and given its use as a bombing range (from WWII through the 1980s), is likened to an abused child. Fascinating, albeit sad... Three short films that explore the historic struggles of Kaho'olawe Island screen Sun. at the MACC, part of the Heritage Film festival's commitment to "tell the stories of the indigenous people of Hawai'i and the Pacific, highlighting culture, history, arts and current affairs." The films "portray the earliest days of the movement to stop the bombing of Kaho'olawe [with] scenes from the life of George Jarrett Helm, Jr. [who] worked tirelessly to stop the bombing and inspire others to take-up the cause." After the screening, stick around to meet the passionate filmmakers and partake in a Q&A session. $10 + applicable fees. 3pm. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-7469 (SHOW); mauiarts.org
HOLIDAY POPS! WITH MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA AND SPECIAL GUEST AMY HANAIALI'I - Maui Pops Orchestra, a community orchestra which strives for accessibility (conductor James Durham says, "Style is everything... We try not to be stuffy. If you play everything the same way, it can be so boring, and no one will come.") presents an evening of popular holiday classics. Augmenting this delightful island tradition is powerfully piped Hawaiian songstress Amy Hanaiali'i, who joins the ensemble to share some of her favorite holiday tunes. And as a special treat, keiki are invited to the "Milk & Cookies" reception (with an appearance by Santa Claus), following the concert. Pre-show dinner made available by MauiFlavors. $10 / $25 / $35 / $35 / half-price for keiki 12-years-old and younger + applicable fees. 3:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-7469 (SHOW); mauiarts.org / mauipops.com
MONDAY, DEC. 5
KRISHNA DAS - If green's the new black, kirtan chanting's the new carol. Whenever Krishna Das comes to town, he sells out the house (after all, he's "the best known U.S. singer of kirtan-style music")–so fans would do well to get their tickets early and show up early, too (never mind you'll save $10 on the ticket price by buying in advance at Haiku's Maui Kombucha, or online at krishnadas.com). And if you arrive early, you'll have time to enjoy the gourmet Indian dinner made available by Kihei's Monsoon India and the raw desserts and kombucha teas by Maui Kombucha. $25 advance / $35 cash at door. 7pm. Makawao Union Church (3300 Baldwin Ave.); krishnadas.com
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
GLEE AIRS ON THE BIG SCREEN AT AMBROSIA - Glee totally seems like the sort of show I would shun on (admittedly hypocritical) principal. If it's on Fox, but not on Animation Domination, I ain't touchin' it (yeah, even with Glenn Beck having gotten the boot). But seeing as Jane Lynch (Best in Show, A Mighty Wind) stars as the vindictive Sue Sylvester, I've watched a few Glee episodes and it's pretty damned funny. No wonder its inaugural season (2010) was nominated for 19 Emmys, four Golden Globes and a slew of other stuff. The wins have been piling up ever since, and so has it's fan base. Hell, they even had a 3D concert movie in wide release. If you're a fan, why sing alone at home when you can sing along with other Gleeks at Ambrosia? They've got a huge screen, comfy seats and bitchin' specialty drinks (though I recommend not attempting to dose the decorative stones). Plus, if Glee's got you in the mood to groove, you can stick around 'til late night hours (10pm) for Dirty House Tuesdays with DJ La Rage. No cover. 7pm. Ambrosia Martini Lounge (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 891-1011; ambrosiamaui.com
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
FREE KARAOKE WITH HOST BRADDAH FRANCIS - Karaoke is a fickle beast. It's either fun or frightening, comical or uncomfortable. Though that's not to say it's without rare golden moments. Once, I saw someone flounder at the beginning of "Bohemian Rhapsody," and some random rockin' queen stepped up to pick up the slack, channeling Freddie Mercury himself. But for every time some handsome crooner nails Marty Robbins's epic "El Paso," lamenting the sway of wicked Feleena, there are 5,000 creepy guys in line to sing some lame ballad no one's ever heard of–and never wants to hear again. Listen, if your own shower's served you with a TRO, step away from the goddamned mic. Then again, maybe you're new to the karaoke world and liquid courage just ain't enough. Enter Braddah Francis. He's a kick-ass kanaka songster who hosts the Kahului Ale House's Wednesday night karaoke, and if you're nervous he'll kindly encourage you along. No cover. 8pm. Kahului Ale House (355 E. Kamehameha Ave.); 877-9001; alehouse.net
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