THURSDAY, MAY 27
REX NAVARRETE
Join Rex Navarrete as he invades Maui to celebrate the release of his latest DVD, "Kosmik Organik." The laughs get going at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. Hot off the road from touring, America's premier Filipino comedian will deliver his own brand of humor that has made him a favorite of locals in Hawaii. Oahu's Shawn Felipe will emcee the show, which includes a performance by David Lee. The show may contain adult language. Tickets are $17, $25 and $32, plus applicable fees; available at the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.
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‘TAYLOR CAMP’ documentary
FRIDAY, MAY 28
LEE RITENOUR
Guitar great Lee Ritenour will headline Smooth Jazz Nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. He will be joined by funky bass player Melvin Lee Davis, saxophonist to the stars Michael Paulo and an all-star band with Michael Ruff and Garin Poliahu for a night of smooth jazz. Grammy Award-winner Ritenour has been named Guitarist of the Year twice. His 40 albums that span three decades feature a combination of jazz, rock and Brazilian music. Ritenour is currently producing a superstar guitar collaboration album titled "Six String Theory," which is scheduled for release this summer. Tickets are $35, $45 and $75, plus applicable fees, available at the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Take a step back in time at the Lahaina Restoration Foundation's Progressive Dinner, featuring a gourmet meal to be served in historic sites, along with a cast of local actors reenacting a script pulled straight from the pages of history. Seatings are 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Besides dining at four historic venues, guests will enjoy a narrated tour on a short trolley ride, and interact with improvisational performers dressed as missionaries, whalers and even a famous revolutionary who brought democracy to China. Must be 21 or older to attend. The all-inclusive ticket costs $135, available by calling 661-3262 or online at www.lahainarestoration.org.
BARRIO FIESTA
Celebrate all things Filipino during the annual Barrio Fiesta from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. The three-day cultural event will feature food, entertainment and presentations. Admission is free.
'CINDERELLA'
This ain't your grandmother's "Cinderella." Pro-Arts of the Pacific will present a "fractured fairy tale" version of the classic story beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the new Kihei Playhouse in Azeka Makai Shopping Center. Nine actors will play all the roles including Cinderella, her devious stepsisters, arrogant stepmother, the handsome but nerdy prince and others. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 children 10 and younger and seniors 65 and older, available by calling 875-4367 or online at www.proartspacific. com.
SATURDAY, May 29
TOM ARNOLD
Prepare for an evening of laughter with comedian/actor/television host Tom Arnold as he takes the stage as this month's featured performer at The Maui Celebrity Series. Show begins at 9 p.m. at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina. The evening will begin with a performance by host and series curator Brian Evans. Tickets are $15 and higher, available by calling 856-7973 or online at www.groovetickets.com.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Lahaina Restoration Foundation's Progressive Dinner continues with seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. For details, see Friday's listing.
BARRIO FIESTA
The Barrio Fiesta continues from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. See Friday's listing.
'CINDERELLA'
Pro-Arts of the Pacific will present "Cinderella" at 1 and 4 p.m. at Kihei Playhouse in Azeka Makai Shopping Center. See Friday's listing.
SUNDAY, May 30
SHANTALA MUSIC
Get out and get inspired as the Shantala duo of Benjy and Heather Wertheimer join Ram Dass at The Studio Maui for an afternoon of music, singing and meditation from 3 to 6 p.m. Known for leading kirtan chanting and exotic instrumentation, Shantala has performed and recorded with such sacred music artists as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. Suggested donation is $15. For details, visit www.shantalamusic.com.
BARRIO FIESTA
The Barrio Fiesta continues from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. See Friday's listing.
'CINDERELLA'
Pro-Arts of the Pacific will present "Cinderella" at 1 and 4 p.m. at Kihei Playhouse in Azeka Makai Shopping Center. See Friday's listing.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
'TAYLOR CAMP'
Follow the journey of "Taylor Camp" at 7 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. The film follows the lives of 13 young Mainlanders - refugees from campus riots, war protests and police brutality - who fled to Kauai in 1969. Soon this little tribe of men, women and children was arrested and sentenced to 90 days of hard labor for having no money and no home. Island resident Howard Taylor, brother of actress Elizabeth, bailed out the group and invited them to camp on his vacant oceanfront land, then left them on their own without any restrictions, regulations or supervision. In 1977, after condemning the village to make way for a state park, government officials torched their houses, leaving little but ashes and memories of "the best days of our lives." The film reveals a community that created order without rules, rejecting materialism for the healing power of nature. This film contains some nudity and explicit language and may not be suitable for all ages. A question and answer session with director Robert C. Stone will follow the screening. Event is sponsored by Finding Utopia Film Festival. Tickets are $12, plus applicable fees; available at the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.
