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Willie K And Makawao Town Party And Sexy Scorpio Party Plein Air Paintng

by Anuhea Yagi

November 17, 2011

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

FISH YOU WERE HERE - Hold onto your skull, this counterintuitive statistic will blow your mind: 75 percent of all seafood in Hawaii is bought in from elsewhere. To help answer the question of whether our own waters can meet the demand of our resident and visitor populations, the Pacific Whale Foundation hosts a panel discussion called "Pole or Plane? Sustainable Seafood in Hawaii." Presenters include Sheila Bowman, senior manager of outreach and education at Monterey Bay Aquarium (discussing their Seafood Watch program), Donn Wakamatsu of Whole Foods (which offers ecologically certified seafood bearing the "Fish Forever" label), and Chad Yokouchi of Maui Fresh Fish, LLC (a local open-ocean aquaculture project). Free. 6-7:30pm. Pacific Whale Foundation Discovery Center (Ma'alaea Harbor Shops, Honoapiilani Hwy.), 856-8322; pacificwhale.org

"AS THE SCORPIONS OF EARTH HAVE POWER" (Revelation 9:3) - Yo, Scorpios. Piercingly passionate, your sign gets its name from the tropical zodiac constellation Scorpius, which in Babylonian literally translates to "the [creature with] a burning sting." With regards to your sexiness, running with that analogy might lead us places we don't want to go–but it doesn't mean you aren't hot. Case in point: Ambrosia's hosting a "Sexy Scorpio Party" to celebrate sex, power and all things Scorpio. Libations are on special for those celebrating birthdays Oct. 23-Nov. 21, and Best of Maui winner DJ Del Sol spins 'til close. Sultry red and black attire encouraged. No cover. 10pm. Ambrosia (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 891-1001; ambrosiamaui.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

"LIFE'S UNCERTAIN. EAT DESSERT FIRST." (Unknown) - Hey, gastronome geeks: a tasty temporal anomaly will occur at the crest of Baldwin Ave., this Friday. See, T. Komoda Store & Bakery (colloquially, Komoda's)–the king of cream puffs; prince of pies; despot of chocolate dobash; sultan of the stick donut–will stay open from the hours of 5-8pm (I repeat: 5-8 POST MERIDIEM), during the almost-official launch of third Friday parties in Makawao Town. Paniolo party people can ride this sugar high throughout the night, as entertainment and activities abound (see our Da Kine Calendar for details). 5-8pm. Makawao Town. mauifridays.com/makawao

"POWER TENDS TO CORRUPT, AND ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY" (Sir John Dalberg-Acton, in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton, 1887) - Since 1993, the Oahu-based thrash metal trio Corrupt Absolute (nope, not Wall Street-flavored vodka) has toured China, been sponsored by Gibson, and shared the stage with the likes of Sepultura, Suicidal Tendencies and Slayer. "Continu[ing] to spew their vehement diatribe of perverted and disturbed music to the masses with no hint of slowing down," this band f.k.a. 8mm Overdose (and prior to that, Machine), plays a free concert at Diamonds, this Friday. Free. 9pm. Diamond's Ice Bar (1279 S. Kihei Rd.), 874-9299; underworldevents.com / corruptabsolute.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

"IN THIS PLACE THAT I CALL HOME / MY BRAIN'S THE CLIFF / AND MY HEART'S THE BITTER BUFFALO" (from Modest Mouse's song "Heart Cooks Brain") - "Dust off your mocs, shake-out your bustles, repair those hair ties and practice that crow hop–[Maui Powwow is] back!" The recently reactivated Maui Intertribal Council assists the Native American Student Association at the University of Hawaii Maui College in presenting the 7th Maui Powwow (since 1997). Emceed by Ken Hunt (Laguna Pueblo), with arena director Danny McDaniel (Choctaw) and lead dancers Dave Bevett (Shawnee/Choctaw) and Vicki Constantino (Cherokee). Free. 10am-6pm. UH Maui College, Great Lawn (310 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); mauipowwow.com

"HOW CHARMING IS DIVINE PHILOSOPHY! ...A PERPETUAL FEAST OF NECTAR'D SWEETS, WHERE NO CRUDE SURFEIT REIGNS." (from John Milton's 1634 poem "Comus") - Beginning today and continuing tomorrow (Sun., Nov. 20), author David Crow and Floracoepia present The Feast of Nectars–"a weekend of tasting, smelling and studying the essence of sweetness." Participants will study the concepts of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine with "milk, honeys, and cacao; tropical fruits, ancient grains and edible flowers; oils of roses, jasmines and plumeria; elixirs and syrups of tonifying herbs... that rejuvenate the body, strengthen vitality and uplift the heart." Preview the workshop at a free introduction on Fri., Nov. 18, 7-10pm. $150 weekend (includes one year membership to online botanical community medicincrow.com, a $108 value) / $20 optional organic lunch (both days). 9am-6pm. Held in Haiku. Register by contacting Ramona Saputo at 573-5754; planetarywellness@yahoo.com / floracopeia.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

"HE WHO HAS A GENEROUS EYE WILL BE BLESSED" (Proverbs 22:9) - Jay Whitaker (a friend of Kanaka Hekili M/C who's been a part of Maui's music scene for the last 15 years) is battling illness–and his illustrious fellows have banded together to help him in his time of need. To help offset his medical expenses, a special benefit concert will be held at the VFW Clubhouse, with performances by SLAM featuring David Choy and Clay Mortensen, Kelly Covington, Gina Martinelli Band with Eric Gilliom, Bad Kitty, John Grover Band, Kihei Cowboys, Tom Cherry Band, Bobby Ingram & Friends, and Annie & The Orfinz. The event includes a full buffet dinner, games and a silent auction. $20 at door. 12pm-dark. Veterans of Foreign Wars Clubhouse (136 Uluniu Rd., Kihei); jaonmaui@yahoo.com

GREATLY BEGIN! THOUGH THOU HAVE TIME, BUT FOR A LINE, BE THAT SUBLIME. NOT FAILURE, BUT LOW AIM IS A CRIME (James Russell Lowell) - Blow up those beach balls and adjust your hemp accoutrements, BAMP Project and Guerilla Union present the Point Panic Music Festival, featuring Sublime with Rome (who made their Hawaii debut last year with new lead singer Rome Ramirez), Hawaii's own Pepper and Iration, plus Brooklyn's Dub Trio. (PS: It's an all-ages show, yo!) $45. 3pm doors / 4:30pm show. Yokouchi Pavilion / A&B Amphitheater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org / sublimewithrome.com / pepperlive.com / irationmusic.com / dubtrio.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

EAT, DRINK AND BE TERI - Here's a holiday gift idea that'll take-out two birds with a single stone: local singer/songwriter Teri Garrison's latest album, It's Just Paradise. See, the CD's a thing that can be tied up in strings, but the act of buying it makes for a pretty good gift to Garrison herself, who celebrates her birthday this Monday with a big b-day bash at "da Ale Hale" (where Garrison gigs each Mon. starting at 8pm and Wed. from 5-8pm). Drink specials abound, including $3 Blue Moon or Mirror Pond and $2 Mai Tais. No cover. 8pm. Kahului Ale House (355 E. Kamehameha Ave.); 877-9001; terigarrisonmusic.com

READY, WILLIE AND ABLE - A hard rock Hawaiian with Pavarotti pipes, Uncle Willie K boasts a bouncing bouillabaisse repertoire which requires super glued dancing shoes. Tonight marks the second installment of his new late night series each Monday at Stella Blues Cafe–and you ain't seen licks this hot since The Devil vs. Lolipop. $10. 10pm-12am. Stella Blues Cafe (Azeka Mauka, 1279 S. Kihei Rd.), 874-3779; stellablues.com / williek.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

MOVIE UP IN THE WORLD - Maui Film Festival's 13th annual FirstLight series is "16 days long [and] 50 films wide," and kicks off tonight with the animated flick Rango, starring Johnny Depp's voice (5pm; PG / 107 min.), and The Descendants (7:30pm; R / 115 min.), shot on Kauai and starring George Clooney. Screenings continue tomorrow night with Martha Marcy May Marlene (5pm; R / 101 min.), a psychological thriller about a woman on the run from a charismatic cult, plus Like Crazy (7:30pm; PG-13 / 89 min.), a lovey-dovey two-time Sundance Film Festival winner. Visit mauifilmfestival.com for a complete schedule and to view trailers. $40 four-film VIP FastPass / $12 single ticket / free for keiki 12-years-old and younger (for G-and PG-rated films only). Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului; 242-SHOW (7569); mauiarts.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

GOOD THINGS COME IN TUBES - True story: the Makawao Union Church has been around about as long as paint's come in tubes (mid-19th century). Compared to having to lug pots of dry pigments and oils to concoct paints, the tube-with-cap innovation saved otherwise wasted supplies and made on-the-go studios a breeze–allowing for plein air's (i.e. outdoor painting) popularity to burgeon as a key component of the Barbizon school and Impressionism movement. Part of Makawao Union Church's 150 year anniversary celebrations, a plein air competition will take place today, beginning with a meet-and-greet coffee session (8am). Contestants may find their their inspiration from the church facade, around its grounds, or from any view of the historic site, and will vie for prizes including $500 cash for "Best of Show," plus three honorable mention awards and a "People's Choice Award." Artists' work will be displayed in the church throughout the holiday season. Spectators encouraged. No entry fee. 8am-6pm. Makawao Union Church (1445 Baldwin Ave.); for more info, call Joseph Fletcher at 283-1107