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July 10, 2008 MAPA Presents Disney's "The Jungle Book"
Thursday – Saturday (July 10-12) 7:30pm, Sunday (July 13) 2:00pm, Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
[STAGE] As a kid, The Jungle Book was one of my favorite Disney films. What's not to like about singing bears, a man-eating tiger with a voice like expensive wine, a lovable feral child and vultures that resembled The Beatles? Of course, as I grew up I learned the bitter truth: bears can't talk, much less sing, tigers are endangered and vultures don't spend their days wondering what to do. As I went on to take numerous psychology classes, I learned that in the unfortunate cases which produce feral children, the children are the exact opposite of loveable Mowgli—like the bears, they can't even talk, among other things. Education ruined me to the whimsical beauty of "The Jungle Book." But you, dear reader, through this theatrical experience can still enjoy a gentler time, when happy endings existed and global warming didn't. For more information: www.mauiacademy.org, 244-8760. [YNEZ TONGSON]
Once On This Island
Friday – Saturday (July 11-12) 7:30pm, Sunday (July 13) 5:00pm, Iao Theater, Wailuku
[STAGE] It's tough to be a single girl on Maui, especially in the summer, with everyone babbling about their plans together. Then again, it's even tougher to be a peasant girl in love with a handsome young man from a wealthy family. Even more so if the gods decree she must go on a journey that tests her love for said wealthy young man, against the forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Wow, and I thought not having a date on a Friday night was bad. All you lonely hearts wandering this particular island (Maui, not the one in the play) should head on over to the Iao Theater for this highly original rendition of "The Little Mermaid." Who knows, if the peasant girl Ti Moune can find love, maybe you can, at the least, find a less dysfunctional relationship. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18, Matinee Sunday $15, on sale at www.mauionstage.com, If The Shoe Fits on Market Street or call 242-6969.
Go Kart Racing
Saturday (July 12) Qualifying starts at 4:45 pm, Maui Motor Sports Park, Puunene
[SPORT] All right, it might not be the cutthroat world of underground street racing, but hey—at least you won't be at risk for receiving phenomenally huge fines for traffic violations or reckless endangerment. Besides, with stray electrical poles (see: Mokulele Highway) wandering the streets of Maui, that could be bad news for your custom EVERYTHING, nitro-infused, obviously compensating vehicle. Go ahead, feel the exhilaration of seeing that white flag being waved, indicating the final lap. As you watch the karts zip through the track, feel your body clench in anticipation as they speed towards that waving checkered flag. When Hollywood decides to make a cutting edge movie about the cutthroat world of go-kart racing, you can say you were there first. Racers: $45, for more information call 873-8363.
Paddleboards!
Sunday (July 13), Race starts at 1pm for paddle boarders and 1:15 for stand-up paddlers, Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor.
[SPORT] The first time I ever saw a paddle boarder was at Waiehu Beach Park. I was going for an early morning run when I saw a man seemingly standing on the glassy water. It was like something out a of beach flick, the gentle rays of the rising sun silhouetted his image and the water almost glowed. Since the 3rd Annual Maui International Paddleboard Race is a competition, I doubt that the spectators' experience will be as idyllic as my own, but it will be something memorable, nevertheless. Unless you're incredibly jaded (or just hate life), anything involving 12-19 feet boards, a 9.54 mile course exposed to brutal trade winds and people competing for prestige and prize money, should be.
Coral Reefer Madness
Tuesday (July 15) 6:00pm, Community Center on Lipoa, Kihei
[MEETING] Coral reefs help to support the amazing biodiversity of our island's ocean. However, factors such as pollution and extensive land development threaten the health of coral reefs. Unless you live in say, the sleeping Haleakala, it would be hard to ignore the amount of land development that occurs on Maui. But now, with the Kihei Community Association's help, you can learn how to do your part in saving this precious ecosystem, all the while enjoying Round Table Pizza. Sounds like a good deal, yeah? If you bring in canned food for the Maui Food Bank, you'll receive a FREE cloth grocery bag from Maui County. SCORE! For more information call 879-5390 or visit www.gokihei.org
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