THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
CHRISTOPHER O'REILLY IN CONCERT
Celebrated pianist Christopher O'Riley, host of NPR's "From the Top program," will perform in concert with New York Philharmonic principal cellist Carter Brey at 7:30 tonight in Castle Theater. Tickets are $12, $28, and $35 (plus applicable fees), available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts. org. (See Maui Beat for more information.)
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Judy’s Gang dancers Dominique Turner, Britney Bautista, Savannah Dougherty, Tawny Kiyota, Maile Watanabe, Makenna Sumibcay and Jayda Cortez.
Photo by Frank Krau
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
MAUI FRINGE FESTIVAL AT THE IAO
The inaugural Maui Fringe Festival will bring three days of theatrical experiments to the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. The program features a who's who of island theatrical talents in one-acts, improv sketches and other cutting-edge projects. Tickets are $10 per show. Call 242-6969 or visit mauionstage.com for tickets and information. Tonight's schedule is: 6 p.m. "Inside Stretched Out"; 7:15 p.m. "Last Questions"; 8:15 p.m. "No Intention of Doing Either"; 9:30 p.m. "Gotta Live". (For more details, see Backstage.)
'BIG BOYS DON'T CRY' AT KING KEKAULIKE
King Kekaulike High School's drama department production of "Big Boys Don't Cry" tackles hard-hitting issues that fall close to home for today's teens and their families. (It may not be appropriate for children under 11). It plays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students or staff with any school ID and will be available at the door. (See review.)
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AT THE MACC
The country swing revivalists of Asleep at the Wheel bring their happy sounds to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $45, $50, $55 (plus applicable fees), available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org. (See Maui Beat for details.)
MACC SOLO SESSION WITH JEFF PETERSON
Grammy nominee and multiple Na Hoku Hanahano-winner Jeff Peterson plays the "Solo Sessions" series at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $25 and $45 VIP with artist meet-and-greet (plus applicable fees) available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org. (See Maui Beat for more.)
FIRST FRIDAY: I LOVE WAILUKU
"I love Wailuku" is the theme for this week's Wailuku First Friday. A highlight of this monthly event is the launch of the first "I love Wailuku" video contest for 2-3 minutes entries. The winners will be announced and screened at the March 4 Wailuku First Friday. This week's live music will feature Cornerhouse at the Maui Thing stage; Olahou at the Native Intelligence stage; the Pam Peterson band in Wailuku Banyan Tree Park; and Gene and Shea Argel at Cafe O lei. Other highlights included food, artisans, art classes (free) at Phil Sabado's photo gallery, Baldwin High School students art for sale to benefit the BHS Art Department, wine tasting at Cafe O Lei, Historic Iao Theater's Maui Fringe Festival and more.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
'SHAKE YOUR BODY' WITH JUDY'S GANG
Judy Ridolfino and her "Gang" of more than 150 dancers of 120 happy dancers of all ages will present "Shake Your Body from Head to Toe" at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Castle Theater stage. Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and kids 6 to 12 years old, and free for kids 5 and younger, plus applicable fees available at the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org. (See Backstage on Page 5 for more details.)
MAUI FRINGE FESTIVAL AT THE IAO
The three-day marathon of theatrical experiments continues at the Historic Iao Theater. Saturday's schedule: 2 p.m. "The Trojans"; 2:15 p.m. "Last Questions"; 3:30 p.m. "Inside Stretched Out"; 6:15 p.m. "The Matterhorn"; 6:30 p.m. "No Intention of Doing Either"; 7:45 p.m. Curtis "Chino" LaForge; 8:00 p.m. "Gotta Live"; 9 p.m. Surprise Showcase Performance. (See Friday's listing.)
PROM TRUNK EXPO AND FASHION SHOW
Do's Formal, Honolulu's largest prom company, is presenting a fashion show and bringing in hundreds of gowns and tuxedos for sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lihikai Elementary School. Admission is free, and there will be a gown and tux given away. For more information, call (808) 537-6041,
MAUI ROLLER GIRLS PRESENT AFRODESIAC
Afrodesiac - a "sexy, sublime, scintillating '70s theme cocktail party to raise funds for the 2011 Maui Roller Derby season comes to Moana Cafe, 71 Baldwin Ave., in Paia. Doors open at 10 p.m. with drink specials, and a silent auction runs until 11:30 p.m. Other highlights include complimentary mini- Makeovers from Sisters and Co. boutique, entertainment By DJ Tee, Twisted Hips Belly Dance and more. A $10 donation at the door goes directly to the Maui Rollergirls.
'BIG BOYS DON'T CRY' AT KING KEKAULIKE
"Big Boys Don't Cry" shows 7 p.m. (See Friday's listing.)
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
MAUI FRINGE FESTIVAL AT THE IAO
The three-day marathon of theatrical experiments continues at the Historic Iao Theater. Sunday's schedule: 2 p.m. "The Trojans"; 2:15 p.m. "Gotta Live"; 3:30 p.m. "No Intention of Doing Either"; 6:15 p.m. "So Tell Me About This Guy "; 6:30 p.m. "Inside Stretched Out"; 7:45 p.m. "Last Questions." (See Friday's listing.)
'BIG BOYS DON'T CRY' AT KING KEKAULIKE
"Big Boys Don't Cry" shows at 3 p.m. Sunday. Wear a football jersey for Super Bowl Sunday and pay half price. (See Friday's listing.)
