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by Starr Begley

November 01, 2007

Timeless 

Friday, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. (Now-Nov 11) at Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka`ahumanu Center. 

[THEATER] Deception, sex, murder, and backstabbing plot twists may be the things Hollywood blockbuster movies are made of, but devious behavior was entertaining audiences long before the invention of the box office. Shakespeare was a most provocative fellow, and his great tragedy, Othello, is stocked with all the violence, manipulation, lust and betrayal that we still crave today. This version includes another interesting twist; it's set in fascist 1940 Italy, in the turbulent post-WWII years. The main settings will be a military camp and a night club, and race takes the place of class as the instigator of tension between the characters. A strong cast of MAPA performers, including leading man Moses Goods III and the lovely Leighanna Edwards, will be directed by Cassandra Wormser--who's no stranger to the Hawai'i theater scene--in this updated tale of revenge and jealousy. Tickets: $15, $12. 244-8760. [JESSICA ARMSTRONG]

Paniolo Harvest 

Friday (Nov. 2), 5 -7:30 p.m., Wailuku Town

[EVENT] It's starting to feel like fall. It may be hard to distinguish between seasons here on Maui for mainland folk who experience significant changes in weather during the year, but as a local girl I can confidently say that autumn is here. This month's theme for First Friday in Wailuku Town--a monthly block party in on Markey and Main Street"“is "Paniolo Harvest." The live music, dinner specials and farmer's market will focus on celebrating the Hawaiian cowboy and festive season. Like last month, there will be live music, art, retail discounts, food specials, pupus and open houses meet and greets. Free. Call 249-9710.



Let There Be Trees 

Saturday (Nov 3) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Maui Nui Botanical Gardens

[EVENT] Arbor Day is one of those holidays that kind of slips under the radar. I mean, for me Arbor Day was always about wading through ankle-deep mud into the forest on a rainy Seattle day to plant tiny pine trees on a field trip from school. In Hawai`i, though, Arbor Day is celebrated a little different. It's in November (instead of spring), to take advantage of wetter, cooler weather. And the pine trees get swapped for native Hawaiian plants and trees that actually thrive in this climate and improve the landscape. And the focus is on water conservation methods, which is not so much an issue where I grew up. Well, c'est la vie, I'll do Arbor Day the Hawaiian way. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Maui Association of Landscape Professionals are giving away 1,000 Hawaiian trees and putting on a Lawn and Garden Fair to educate us all on the best ways to grow the good stuff out here. There will also be a plant sale, landscaping demonstrations, door prizes and educational speakers. I've already killed four indoor plants in five short months on Maui, so clearly I could use the help. Free. 249-2798 for more info. [JESSICA ARMSTRONG]

Tell Me "˜bout the Good ol' Days 

Saturday (Nov. 3), all day at the McCoy Studio Theater, MACC

[WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE] The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is presenting an exploration in Hawaiian culture with a Storytelling Festival. Performers and workshop participants will be using objects, dramatic interpretation and voice to weave captivating tales. Storytellers present will be Hokulani Holt, Tom Cummings, Lopaka Kapanui, Mauli Ola Cook and Kalama Cabigon. The kids at Waihe`e School have been learning the art of storytelling and will give a performance prior to the main storytelling event of the evening. Workshop 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $10; Keiki event, 4 p.m. (A&B amphitheater) Free; Performance 7:30 p.m., $20. For more information call 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.



What's that Smell? 

Wednesday (Nov. 7), 7:45 "“ 10 p.m. at The Studio Maui, Haiku

[INTRO CLASS] Isn't it weird how you can smell something--say, the scent of Michael Jordan cologne—and immediately be transported back to a college dorm room with your pants around your ankles? That's because smells affect us and trigger physical, emotional and psychological responses. David Crow, the founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures, is coming to Maui to give an introduction on Aromatherapy and the Spirituality of Holistic Medicine. This lecture explores how aromatherapy can lead people into a deeper relationship with plants and their "innate healing intelligence." Free. Workshop from Nov. 9-11 is $250 or $75 per individual class. Call 283-6837 or visit floracopeia.com for more details.