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April 23, 2009 Conguero extraordinaire
Thursday (Apr. 23), 7:30pm, Castle Theater, MACC
Beards. They are one of the bolder assertions of self a man can sport. To effectively rock a beard one must be able to back it up, as bearded individuals like Fidel Castro, Abraham Lincoln, Samuel Beam and others have. It is debated whether or not Jesus actually had a beard, but portraying him with one seems to lend the man an enhanced sense of patriarchal wisdom (malarkey, I say!). Latin jazz bandleader Pancho Sanchez sports a beard most supreme, but his true power lies in his conga playing. He makes them sing. The sound he and his eclectic band generate is one that can thaw the most Russian dictatorial of hearts and inspire swaying among the bearded and beardless alike. $12/$30/$40.
Renaissance hillbilly
Saturday (Apr. 25), 7pm, Café Marc Aurel, Wailuku
Most people know Randall Rospond through his work with gypsy-grass outfit Haiku Hillbillys, but like many creatives his skills go beyond that of just one medium. Friday night serves as the opening of an exhibit showcasing his vivid, highly trippy visual art, a collection dubbed Liquid Rose Toons. The display will also feature the photography of Sandra Conway. Issuing forth from the sound system will be Rospond's home-brewed blend of eclectic music, which, when you factor in cocktails, makes this event a delight for virtually all of the senses. Free.
SLIM pickins
Friday (Apr. 24), (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), MCC Pilina Student Lounge
During a recent Friday Jacques' venture, my associates and I were discussing the merits of various ethical modes and weighing Kant's rigid deontological code against Mill's liberal utilitarian ethics. I turned to the visibly intoxicated dude adjacent me and asked him if he believed that one should adhere to an unbending code that prohibits individuals from even, say, telling a white lie to save a life, or if one should consider the greater good in everything he or she does. His response: "nice rack." Yeah, well. In Maui's green community the rift in people's views on the future of tourism consists of two opposing viewpoints: one that embraces barring it outright and one that involves overhauling Maui's tourism industry to make it less harmful to the environment in order to preserve the economy. This week Mauians can hear about emerging developments in sustainable tourism courtesy of the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui. William Durham of Stanford's Center for Sustainable Travel and Masaru Takayama of the International Ecotourism Society, among others, will talk about the future of tourism and ways that those in the visitor industry can prepare for changes. Free.
Get to the root of it
Saturday (Apr. 25), 9am, Hana Town
There is nothing more symbolic of the West's assault on Hawaiian culture (and, actually, almost any other culture that had the decency not to embark on a conquest of its own) than the story of taro, or kalo. The plant, once a highly versatile nutritional and medicinal staple for Hawaiians, flourished in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India, Egypt and even Rome. Hawaiians were among the most avid cultivators of kalo, and at one point over 300 varieties of the plant were being grown across the islands. But with colonization and the ensuing ebb and flow of land-altering industries ranging from sandalwood to development, Hawaiians saw their loi (taro patches) get smaller and smaller. Many believe that now is the most opportune time to bring this vital cultural element back to its full glory. This weekend's Taro Festival will help by demonstrating reverence for kalo's significance and spreading awareness. The celebration includes live local music, craft booths, poi pounding, food and more. Free.
One for the shorties
Saturday (Apr. 25), 11am-4pm, Great Lawn, MCC
Okay, I get it. Some people are really into this whole reproduction thing. Not really my cup of tea, but after seeing Children of Men I guess I can see what the big deal is. This weekend's KeikiFest celebrates the little ones while simultaneously giving them stuff to do that will tire them out. This is an absolute can't-miss for anyone who has recently passed on his or her DNA, as the fun, food and sugary items, not the least of which being cotton candy, will be non-stop. Cool things like free swing dance lessons from Private Image Dance Studio should pique the interest of young'ns in attendance, but the diversity of activities means there'll be something for virtually everyone in this age range (i.e. bouncy castles). Parents will find loads of information booths on everything from classes to keiki health insurance programs, entertainment and even a car show. This year's theme is "Celebrating the Keiki—April, the Month of the Young Child." The event, which more than 5,000 people attended last year, is put on by Kiwanis Club of the Valley Isle, Maui Chapter of Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children, 4-H Maui and Neighborhood Place of Wailuku. Free.
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