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by Starr Begley
November 22, 2007
Sacred Satsang
Sunday (Nov. 25) 3 p.m. at The Studio Maui, Haiku
[SPIRITUALITY] Sunday, bloody Sunday. On this particular day of the week,
Baptists
go to church while
Catholics
attend Mass.
Alcoholics
hit the bar and fitness freaks get in a pleasant 10K jog.
J-dubs
go to something called “Meetings.” They also, since Jehovah frowns on organized holidays, tend to celebrate things a day late (like frying, as opposed to roasting, a turkey on
Black Friday
instead of Thanksgiving). I say, do whatever floats your boat, just please don’t knock on my door to tell me about it. Because I tend to be rather hypocritical, I’m going to come out and tell you all about
Sunday Satsang
with
Ram Dass
and special guest,
Lei`ohu Ryder
. This Sunday, you can join them for an afternoon of aloha spirit, music, stimulating conversation and potluck dinner. Ram Dass is the former psychologist, Harvard professor, best-selling author and insanely popular spiritual leader. Lei`ohu Ryder is a Maui spiritual leader, composer, performer, educator and all around spiffy person who chooses a life based around the concept of serving her community. So there you have it brethren, but just don’t accuse me of going door-to-door.
Suggested donation is $10. For more information call 575-9390 or visit www.thestudiomaui.com.
[STARR BEGLEY]
Got Golf?
Thursday (Nov. 22) 8 a.m. at Ka`anapali North Tournament Course
[SPORTS] Not sure what to do with yourself Thursday morning while you’re waiting for that turkey to cook? Head on over to
Ka`anapali Golf Course
for the
Maui Invitational 4th Annual Golf Outing
for a morning full of great golf, great fun and great prizes. The action has a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on the Ka`anapali Tournament North Course, and while registration for golfers is already closed, spectating is free and should be a good time. Besides judging the two best scores on each hole, there will be a Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contest, and awards for the most Spirited Gold Cart. The event is part of the
Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament
and a portion of the proceeds will benefit local Maui charities. Just don’t expect to get in with your Thunder Sticks or the giant foam hands you brought to the Basketball games (although it might be fun to try).
For more info visit www.mauiinvatational.com
. [RAY MANGAN]
Crazy Good Time
Friday (Nov. 23) 9:30 p.m., Longhi’s, Front Street, Lahaina
[MUSIC]
Crazyfingers
has been called the most versatile band on Maui. That might be because the band members are so diverse, coming together from across the country, across the world and from right here on Maui. These varied and talented musicians bring with them a wide range of styles, from rock, ska and R&B beats to reggae, African and Tahitian grooves. Then again, Crazyfingers might be so
versatile
because they can be a commanding eight-piece band, complete with saxophone, drums and piano, or a simple acoustic duo. I first saw lead guitarist and vocalist
Scott Baird
solo, expertly strumming his six-string for a very appreciative
Leilani’s
lunch crowd. It seems like the sky’s the limit for Crazyfingers, who play funk, blues, rap, country, rock and roll, reggae and everything in between. They’ve basically rocked every major club and venue on the island with a long list of updated covers and originals that have been getting Maui booties shaking for over 15 years. Oh, and as they like to point out, they’ve been together longer than the
Beatles
.
Tickets: $5. 667-2288
. [JESSICA ARMSTRONG]
Hula for History
Saturday (Nov. 24) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bailey House Museum, Wailuku
[MUSIC/DANCE] There are lots of things I love about Maui. Off the top of my head are the warm beaches, the dense tropical rainforest, the curling waves perfect for riding, the slow, laid back lifestyle and whales. Turtles and flowers are also a few of my favorites. But underneath the surface there’s a plethora of rich cultural heritage here to preserve and share. That’s the mission of the
Bailey House Museum
, who’s holding their
7th Annual E Ho`olulu Aloha
: To Grow in Love festival to celebrate the history that has made Maui such a wonderful place to live. Local favorites Richard Ho`opi`i and Leiohu Ryder along with kumu hula Ulu Wehi Guerreo and his halau will be entertaining the crowd as they wander the museum’s beautiful grounds and garden, munch on food from local vendors, admire artwork and crafts, bid on silent auction items like event tickets, dinner and resort packages, jewelry and artwork, and keep Maui’s amazing history alive.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the event. 244-3326.
[JA]
The Definition of Dancing
Tuesday (Nov. 27) at 3 p.m. (dancing) and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (movie showing) at Maui Community College Great Lawn & Ka`a`ike Building, room 105
[EVENT] Ever been to a bar/club/party/event where people are dancing? Contrary to what some might think, it’s a pretty common and harmless activity. It’s even a great spectator sport (you wouldn’t believe some of the “moves” I’ve seen), and also a right that you now have to fight for.
Maui Dance Advocates
is having a
Ho`omaikai`i Hula Pa`ina
in support of our right to dance where we want, when we want. Dance performances start at three on the Great Lawn at Maui Community College and will include Tango, Salsa, Tap, Break, Belly and a variety of other culturally diverse forms of getting your groove on. Even if you’re not up for shaking your bon bon there will be multiple showings of Foot Loose in the Kaike building, room 105 starting at the top of every even hour. The whole “appreciate dance party,” is being thrown as a promotion for the court hearing on Wednesday where Judge Joseph Cardoza will hear opening arguements on the appeal of the LC’s refusal to liberalize the County’s dancing rules. If you’re one of the first 100 to attend you even get snazzy bumper sticker. [RM]