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 Ongoing Weekly Events

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Wednesday, February 22

Music

• George Kahumoku Jr.'s Slack Key Show welcomes Jeff Peterson at 7:30 pm in the Napili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Makawao Library hosts Adesina Ogunelese, a noted historian of Afrikan and Afrikan-American History, in a lecture entitled "Profiling Black Ballet Dancers: Arthur Mitchell and Alvin Ailey" at 6 p.m. Mitchell, an Afrikan-American dancer and choreographer, broke the stereotype of a ballet dancer and was the first black person to dance in the New York City Ballet.  Ailey, a choreographer and dancer who founded his own dance school in New York, is the first black modern dancer and is credited with popularizing modern dance. 573-8785

Thursday, February 23

Dance

• Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Trey McIntyre Dance Project at 7:30 pm in Castle Theater. One of the most sought-after choreographers working today, Trey McIntyre has created a canon of more than 80 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and New York City Ballet. For more visit www.mauiarts.org

Friday, February 24

Music

• Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents FREE Starry Night Cinema.  This month it’s the DOLPHIN’S TALE film at 6:30 pm in the Pavilion/Amphitheater.  Bring a blanket or beach chair to relax on the Amphitheater lawn and enjoy casual dining, drink specials, music and activities from 5 pm. For more visit www.mauiarts.org

Saturday, February 25

Music

• Maui Arts & Cultural Center welcomes CAKE at 7:30 pm to Castle Theater.  The band is noted for the lead singer’s sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, amazing trumpet parts and a wide range of musical influences, including country, rock, funk, mariachi, Iranian folk and hip-hop. For more visit www.mauiarts.org

Book Readings and Discussions

• In 1939, Patricia Jennings, age 12 at the time, hosted the great American artist Georgia O’ Keefe on Maui. She'll be speaking Saturday in Hana at the Plantation Guest House above Hana Ranch Store and signing copies of her new book, "Georgia O'Keeffe's Hawai'i." For info, call 808-875-7995.

Monday, February 27

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Makawao Library hosts Adesina Ogunelese, a noted historian of Afrikan and Afrikan-American History, discussing "The Life of Madame C. J. Walker: the First Black Female Millionaire"  at 6 p.m.  Walker, an Afrikan-American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, and philanthropist, made her fortune by developing and marketing a highly-successful line of beauty and hair care products for black women. 573-8785

Wednesday, February 29

Music

• George Kahumoku Jr.'s Slack Key Show welcomes Owana Salazar at 7:30 pm in the Napili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com

Wednesday, March 7

Music

• George Kahumoku Jr.'s Slack Key Show welcomes Kawika Kahiapo at 7:30 pm in the Napili Kai Beach Resort. www.slackkey.com

Art Exhibits

• TODAY THROUGH MARCH 11: Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2012. This statewide juried triennial exhibition features artists whose work best captures the extraordinary people of Hawai‘i as portrait subjects. Fifty-nine portraits have been selected for 2012.  Admission is FREE in the Schaefer International Gallery.  For more info visit www.mauiarts.org

• TODAY THROUGH FEBRUARY 14: Viewpoints Gallery, 3620 Baldwin Ave., at the Courtyard in Makawao, presents Celebration of Hawaii 2012. This year's show highlights the ancient and contemporary art form of hula. To view the gallery's collection visit www.viewpointsgallerymaui.com

Deadlines

•   FEBRUARY 10: Applications for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council’s Summer Study Tour are now available at: www.paachawaii.org/?page_id=108.  Fifteen of Hawaii’s public or charter high school students in grades 9 – 12 will travel to Japan in June 2012 on full scholarships, funded by a generous grant from the Freeman Foundation.  An additional seven spots which are not covered by scholarships will be available to private or public Hawaii high school students.  Applications must be postmarked by February 10.  For more information contact Natasha Schultz at 944-7759 or hs@paachawaii.org. 
  

 Ongoing Community Needs

• The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a refuge in upcountry Maui for small rainforest monkeys rescued from research labs and the pet trade.  The monkeys need volunteer animal caregivers to feed and look after them.  Call 572-8089 or email pps@aloha.net. (9/9/10)

Ongoing Weekly Events

MONDAY

• Swing Maui, Maui's Lindy Hop and Swing Dance Scene, offers weekly group classes in Swing & Lindy Hop dancing. Classes are held from 7 to 10 pm in the Open Room at Kenolio Park, Kihei. Social dancing before, between and after classes. Visit swingmaui.org. (9/8/10)

• Phil and Angela Benoit perform from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Merriman's Kapalua. www.benoitjazzworks.com. (12/26/11)

• Erin Smith entertains from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)

• EVERY FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Joy Fields (vocals) and Eddie Aviles (guitar) entertain at the Four Seasons Resort lobby in Wailea from 8:30 to 11:30pm. 874-8000

TUESDAY

• Randall Rospond plays solo at Beach Bums in Ma'alaea from 5 to 8 pm. 243-2286 (8/4/11)

• The Napili Kai Foundation presents the Keiki Polynesian Show at the Napili Kai Resort from 5:30 to 6:15 pm.  Call 669-6271 for reservations. (9/8/10)

• Luxury Cruise plays live jazz from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)

WEDNESDAY

• Randall Rospond plays solo at Stella Blues in Kihei from 4 to 6 pm. 874-3779 (8/4/11)

• The Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy offers weekly group classes in Latin & Ballroom dancing with dance instructor, Rita O'Connor. Classes are held from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Kihei Community Center. Visit alohaballroom.com. (9/8/10)

• Howard Ahia entertains from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)

THURSDAY

• Grace Church in Pukalani offers Israeli folk dancing 6 to 8 pm. All ages and levels welcome. For more information call Dan at 280-1051. (06/15/11)

• Phil and Angela Benoit perform from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Moana's Bakery & Cafe in Pa`ia. www.benoitjazzworks.com. (12/26/11)

• Junior & Orin perform from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)

• THURSDAY / FRIDAY: Makena Sunset with Bradda Francis takes place in the Molokini Lounge at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort.  Dinner starts at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7. 874-1111. (11/11/10)

• EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: Randall Rospond plays solo from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Flatbread Co. in Paia. 214-6164. (8/4/11)

• EVERY THURSDAY (EXCEPT FIRST): Randall Rospond plays solo from 6 to 9 pm at Scoreboards in Kihei. 879-2337 (6/22/11)

• EVERY LAST THURSDAY: The Maui SLAM! features performance poets, spoken-word artists, emcees, actors and aspirants presenting their original works of 3 minutes or less competing for a cash prize. It's at Casanova's in Makawao at 9 pm. www.mauiSLAM.com. (9/13/10)

FRIDAY

• Randall Rospond plays solo at the Tiki Lounge in Kihei from 4 to 6 pm. 874-6444 (8/4/11)

• Phil and Angela Benoit perform from 5:30 to 8 pm at Cafe O'Lei/The Dunes in Kahului. www.benoitjazzworks.com. (12/26/11)

• Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candlelight. Tours are held from 6 to 8:30 pm. The Museum is located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of Lahaina. Tours are led by experienced docents, with refreshments following on the front lanai. For more information visit lahainarestoration.org  or call 661-3262. (11/11/10)

• FRIDAY / SATURDAY: Dave Carroll performs from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)

SATURDAY

• Louise Lambert entertains in the Saturday Night Lounge at Bistro Casanova from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 33 Lono, Kahului. 873.3650

• Phil and Angela Benoit perform from 5:30 to 8 pm at Cafe O'Lei/The Dunes in Kahului. www.benoitjazzworks.com. (12/26/11)

• EVERY FIRST SATURDAY: Randall Rospond plays at Max World Bistro, Ha`iku. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

• EVERY THIRD SATURDAY:  Randall Rospond plays at Tia Juana's, Lahaina, from 10:00 pm to midnight. (6/15/11)

SUNDAY

• Na `Ohana Hoaloha plays traditional Hawaiian music from 3 to 5 pm at Coffees of Hawai‘i lanai, Kualapu‘u, Moloka‘i. (8/2/11) 

•  Phil and Angela Benoit perform from 6 to 8:30 pm at Pita Paradise Wailea. www.benoitjazzworks.com. (12/26/11)

• The Grace Church school cafeteria in Pukalani offers Israeli folk dancing from 4 to 6 pm. All ages and levels welcome. For more information call Dan at 280-1051. (06/15/11)

• The Whaleshark perform from 7:30 to 10 pm at Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina. 667-0908. (11/24/10)