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May 07, 2009 How does your garden grow?
Thursday-Saturday (May 7-9), 10am-6pm daily, Maui Mall, Kahului
They are believed to have debuted during the late Cretacious period (76-84 million years ago), an epoch known for a proliferation of duck-billed dinosaurs. With more than 22,000 species, orchidaceae is now the most diverse flowering plant family. The astonishing genetic diversity among orchids makes for some of the most vibrant occurrences of color in nature. Perhaps this is why orchids seem like such an obvious choice for an updated Mother's Day gift. Like moms, they come in all shapes and sizes, yet they all possess great resilience and unique beauty. This week's Maui Orchid Society orchid show/sale will surely demonstrate this. All of the MOS orchids that will be on display are cultivated locally by member growers, which means that unlike your run of the mill Mother's Day bouquet, the blooms did not get flown to the Valley Isle.
Arabian night
Friday (May 8), 7:30pm, Café Marc Aurel, Wailuku
Few dance forms are as visually captivating as belly dance, or raqs sharqi. Given that it's usually paired with Middle Eastern music's moody, provocative melodies and instrumentation, performances of this mysterious and dazzling dance are absolutely irresistible. This Friday's bellydance show is especially can't-miss. Visiting Minnesota-based Middle Eastern musician Khalil Lulu will accompany Maui's bellydance troupe with his exotic synthesis of Arabic, North African, Turkish, Greek, Persian and Spanish music. Lulu is perhaps best known from his work with Twin Cities-based Middle Eastern rock band The Electric Arab Orchestra. (Check out his recent solo work at myspace.com/lulukeyboards.) The dancers, or course, will deliver their highly tantalizing interpretations, including Layla Katrina's candle dance and sword dance. Those who haven't been exposed will doubtless be blown away by the color, movement, radiance and enthusiasm these dancers display. I'd suggest coming early to find a seat, as Marc's will likely be packed. Free.
Music saves
Saturday (May 9), 5:30pm, Honolua Valley, West Side
They have the money, the connections and the heavy machinery to bulldoze whatever they please. We, on the other hand, have music and beauty on our side. Oh, and a concept of society that doesn't involve being environmental, social and economic vampires. Those who appreciate natural beauty also tend to embrace good, original music. Those who embrace greed tend to be into Rod Stewart (or a given genre's Rod Stewart equivalent). This Saturday's benefit for Save Honolua proves that the environmental movement occupies higher ground than that of the bulldoze-it-all-and-let-the-government-sort-it-out set. California-based songbird Tina Malia, who has Maui roots, headlines the show under a full moon, while a number of talented songwriters provide support. The happening takes place in secluded Honolua Valley, beyond the point where the highway gets narrow. Tickets are limited to around 100. Food will be available and organizers encourage attendees to bring coolers. It's the kind of event that will remind you why places like Honolua need to stay as they are. A steal at $20.
Mamalogues
Saturday (May 9), 7pm, McCoy Studio Theater, MACC
Sunday (May 10), 2pm, McCoy Studio Theater, MACC
It's no surprise that Mother's Day originated as a celebration of pacifism. While the original Mother's Day, first celebrated circa 1870, failed to take root, the holiday has survived for over a century in its current form. Sure, the holiday's political message has been replaced by a highly commercialized substitute, but what's important is that moms are being celebrated, and moms are awesome. This weekend, lively local poetess and musician Pat Matsumoto will be sharing the stories of matriarchs from Maui and beyond with her My Mama Monologues. She compiled the stories of children and mothers and based a monologue on each one. The result: a globe-spanning show that bares the many facets—and faces—of motherhood. Matsumoto's inspiration for this colorful and emotionally charged show is her own mother, who turns 100 this year. Given Matsumoto's spunk and ability to display an enormous range of emotions, it's safe to say that the show will be most electrifying. $20.
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