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September 25, 2008
Saturday (Sept 27), 7:30pm, Castle Theatre, MACC
[MUSIC] Outside the Hawaiian Isles, hula is probably one of the most misunderstood dance forms out there. On-island we occasionally get the chance to check out some extremely moving purveyors of the art. This weekend will serve as such an opportunity when two-time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning male vocalist and kumu hula (hula teacher) Uluwehi Guerrero brings his show "Home is where the Heart Is" to the MACC. Traditional Hawaiian music and chant will saturate the event, especially when the 80-member Hawaiian choir Na Leo Lani O Maui takes the stage for its debut performance. $12/$25/$30.
Obama's sister on Maui?! OMG!
Saturday (Sept 27), 5pm, Maui Waena Cafeteria
[POLITICS] Obviously, Obama doesn't have to worry about winning Hawaii and all four of its Electoral College votes. But regardless, showing your support for a candidate can only enhance his or her campaign. Still better yet, political rallies such as the one taking place in honor of Obama this Saturday serve as a place for like minds to meet, exchange ideas and commiserate on the shallowness of national elections. Oh, and also to hear from Obama's half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, who incidentally spoke with MTW's own Rob Parsons this week in a pretty darned interesting interview (see page 5). This is a rare event, and sounds like the perfect antidote to that flesh-eating Palin bug that's going around. $5 donation.
At the drive-in
Saturday (Sept 27), 6pm, MCC
[FILM] When was the last time you caught a movie at a drive-in? My last drive-in flick was Top Gun. I was four, and I cried when Goose died. Anyway, the drive-in used to be one of those happenings that could appeal to a wide demographic. Yet they have pretty much faded from the cultural landscape. Saturday evening, Maui Community College will host a drive-in movie night that will showcase aqua-themed films, including Palm Trees and Proteges, Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, and Turtle & the Shark. Uncle Boy Kanae & Ohana will provide live music and there will be local food vendors on hand. Did I mention that proceeds from this event go to local Maui nonprofits? This is old school we're talking about, so bring an FM radio. $20/car, $5/walk-ins.
So much to seed
Saturday (Sept 27), 10pm, Charley's, Paia
[MUSIC] It's safe to bet that San Diego-based reggae band Tribal Seeds will draw a sizable crowd this Saturday night. This is due in part to the fact that reggae reigns on Maui. Yet there are elements of this San Diego-based act's sound that give it a universal appeal. Without a doubt, Tribal Seeds is reggae to the bone, but creative guitar leads give their tunes a unique twist. Bob Marley and Steel Pulse are obvious influences, but their youth adds an air of exuberance to their sound. Super Dub 5 opens. $15.