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by Starr Begley

March 13, 2008

An Evening for Jacquline

Saturday (Mar. 15) 8 p.m. at Jacque’s Bistro, Paia

[BENEFIT] There is nothing on Maui more meaningful or important than An Evening for Jacquline, a benefit for Jacquline Wenzler-Steves, a little Maui girl that’s been bravely battling Ewing’s Sarcoma for over a year. Ewing’s Sarcoma is an aggressive form of bone cancer, and since diagnosed, Jacquline has endured 14 rounds of chemotherapy and eight surgeries. This little girl and her family (Vince Steves, her father, was named Firefighter of the Year) have been through major battles over the past year and have come through with poise, grace and an amazing inner strength that we should all have. The irony is that we’re going to help them by attending a fun “Maui formal” affair at Jacque’s–one of the best restaurants on the island. There will be lots of great people and live music by Faux Pas–Andy Church, Jimmy C and Steve Cunningham–who will please the crowd with tunes from The Violent Femmes, Sublime, The Doors, The Killers, Rolling Stones, Tom Pettty, U2 and Johnny Cash. And Ben Meyer and The Bone House Band will open for them. So it’s not like we have to do anything crazy like walk over broken glass to help this amazing kid out... Although if it would help Jacquline, I would totally do that. Tickets: $10 or more donation. 100 percent of admission will go to Jacquline. For more info call 205-2473 or email andy@naishsails.com. To learn more about Jacquline, visit 4jacquline.com. [STARR BEGLEY]

Find your G-spot

Thursday-Saturday (Mar. 13-15) 7:30 p.m.at Castle Theater, MACC

[MUSIC/STAGE] This week the Castle Theater is the “G-Spot” of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. That’s because this week there are three great “G” shows happening there. On Thursday, there’s the Giordano Jazz Dance troupe from Chicago. From what I hear, they’re a little jazzy, a lot graceful and a ton acrobatic. On Friday, Hawai`i’s Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom will take the stage. She’s always a crowd pleaser! And then on Saturday, it’s all about Kenny G, who is still super-popular after all this time and all that hair. True story: I’m a closet Kenny G fan. Tickets: prices vary. All show’s 7:30 p.m. www.mauiarts.org or 242-7469.

Holo Holo Paniolo

Thursday (Mar. 13) noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. at Pi`iholo Ranch Store, Makawao

[FILM] Did you know that 2008 is The Year of the Paniolo? Did you know that we had “cowboys” here in Hawai`i long before the West was even close to being won? Sometimes, the Hawaiian cowboy seems lost in the mix of boots, spurs, sequins and country songs. There are unfortunate mainland souls with no clue that we have more than just beaches and mai tais on our island, let alone historic ranches. No more! Holo Holo Paniolo is a feature-length film shot by Santa Cruz filmmakers Susan Jensen and Paul Singer about the people who work Hawai`i’s ranches today. For one afternoon, folks can see the film for free and meet the filmmakers. They’re also offering discounted DVDs of the film. I’m feeling a revolution. Free. 573-5546 for more details.

Thanks and Praises

Thursday (Mar. 13) 10 p.m., at Casanova, Makawao

[MUSIC] A Sista Kat show is kind of like a religious reggae experience. With a smooth voice and penetrating beat, Sista Kat captures her audience and spreads a soulful and passionate message of love and peace with her conscious lyrics. Lots of her listeners find spiritual meaning in her smooth sounds—even when she’s not singing her devotion to Jah. But mostly this charismatic lady has versatile talent that blends elements of hip-hop, dance floor, jazz and, of course, reggae into sweet harmonies with quick-flowing messages. You’ll be devoted to her after just one show when she comes to perform with unique dancehall master and chant artist Biblical. Tickets: $10. myspace.com/sistakatoneness, 572-0220. [JESSICA ARMSTRONG]

Car Crazy

Sunday (March 16) Noon-4 p.m.,Dairy Center, Kahului

[EVENT] Yeah, I drive a Maui cruiser. She’s three shades of blue–two of which are bondo–has over 200,000 miles and is nowhere near waterproof. But she runs well. And just because I drive a junker doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a perfectly cherry ride. Like the ones that will be sparkling in the sun at this Dairy Center car show. There will be hot rods, exotic rides, British and classic models and, to rev your engine a little more, a few four-wheeled Hollywood celebrities. General Lee, the Dixie-horned, Confederate-flag-clad Dodge Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard, will make a special appearance beside Back to the Future’s 1981 Delorean, which comes complete with a functioning flux capacitor. Of course, there will be more practical things as well like food, live music, and entertainment for the kiddies. Admission is free. 264-0733. [JA]