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December 25, 2008 Remembering Uncle Boy
Fri. & Sat. (Dec. 26 & 27), 4-9pm & 9am-1pm, respectively,
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku
He was known to many as the embodiment of aloha: a relentless optimist, a trickster and a tireless force for good in the Maui community. So it’s easy to see why there is a deep and resounding sense of loss in the wake of KPOA DJ Henry “Boy” Kana‘e’s December 1 much-too-soon passing. He was more than a “popular radio personality.” He served in the Armed Forces, worked with kupuna through Alu Like, as a teacher and counselor for runaways at the Corbett House on Oahu and was an associate pastor at Harvest Chapel, according a Maui News obituary. He helped organize the MauiFEST Hawaii events, which celebrated life and culture in the islands. Kana‘e also worked with a long list of nonprofits including Alternatives to Violence and Community Work Day. One particularly striking quote of his: “If it’s not going right, take it to the left. Whatever you’re doing, if it’s not going right, take it to your heart. Your heart is love; love is God.” His memorial service will feature entertainment and eulogies from those who knew him best. His family asks that attendees wear aloha attire.
Upcountry goes all out
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Jumping Jesus, said hardcore jam band aficionados island-wide at the announcement of the lineup for the rager at Haiku’s Voyage East. Former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, swamp-funk bluesman Papa Mali, Bonnie Raitt band bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson and Willie Nelson Band piano player Matt Hubbard, among others? At Pauwela Cannery? Sounds brutally awesome. Throw in performances by the sexayyy cabaret troupe Kit Kat Club, super-secret special guests, P.O.R.T.A.L., DJ sets and pupus from Cloud Nine and, to quote Carl Weathers, you got yourself a stew. $85/$100 day of show. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are available at Bounty Music, West Side Vibes, the Wine Corner and by calling 269-0831. For those seeking to party like F. Scott & Zelda this year, Casanova’s Dirty ’30s Speakeasy party would be most choice. The party will commemorate a time when booze was only available in illegal establishments and imbibing could get you thrown in the tank. Fortunately for us the liquor will not be bootleg here. Attendees are encouraged to don Prohibition era flapper and gangster garb and will be given fedoras and feathered tiaras at the door. DJs Del Sol and Lalo Goya will be spinning the tunes (9pm, $15/$20). For tickets call 385-2348 or 283-7541.
West Maui wonders
New Year’s roundup
A word to the wise: please, please, please wear comfortable shoes if you are hitting the bars in Lahaina for New Year’s. I broke my foot in Lahaina on Halloween due to the unbearable pain my shoes unleashed upon my feet since I had to walk barefoot (yep, I got a tetanus shot a few days later, just in case). You really don’t want to be on crutches. Really. Anyhoo, there are some pretty killer parties up and down Front Street. Santa Fe Cantina, for example, is having a masquerade party. DJ Rozek spins (10pm, $10 cover). Then there’s Hard Rock Cafe a few doors down, which will be hosting a Rock Star theme party. They’re thus encouraging attendees to dress like their favorite rock star. Marty Dread will be playing rock and roll tunes from throughout the decades. (9pm, cover TBA). Further south along Front Street is the Cellar, which will be doing a balloon drop, DJ music, you name it ($10, $20 for a table. To reserve one call 205-7811). If you can make it up the stairs from here, Oyster Bar is a good next destination, given that Versatile is playing on the rooftop (rooftops were invented for occasions like New Year’s Eve). There’s so much going on in Lahaina that I should probably quit while I’m ahead, but here are a couple other highlights: Moose’s (DJ Hurricane), Mai Tai Lounge (DJ Tobin/DJ Mike, rooftop festivities), Mulligan’s at the Wharf (Silky Ringo), Cool Cat (Junior & Orin).
The triangle & beyond
New Year’s roundup
Nearly as tough as getting everything into a write up on New Year’s in Lahaina would be stuffing every New Year’s happening in South Maui into a couple hundred words. So I’ll give the rundown on a few, but can’t promise much in terms of comprehensiveness.Mulligan’s on the Blue will be putting on what the kids call an “extravaganza” with the music of the Celtic Tigers and Off Tomorrow (who headline). I am told that this is a most opportune spot from which to view the Grand’s fireworks display (8pm, $15-20). Then, of course, you can always do the Triangle. The Dog and Duck will feature a live bagpipe performance at the stroke of midnight, which is a pretty original idea. Sultry Karen B plays Ambrosia. Most places will be doing a champagne toast when we hit the final seconds of the last full year of Bush’s reign. Just don’t wade into the koi pond as you venture between Tiki Lounge and Lulu’s. Please. You will be escorted from the premises. Gian Don’s is doing an Airport 75: A Disastrous Disco Ball thing with DJ Michael Fong, which will be hosted by Hawaii-born actress Kelly Hu. This choice event for the LGBT set is $15/$20 door. VIP: $75/$100 VIP.
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