Unions in Paradise-Events Remembered

STAMP OUT INEQUALITY AND HATE - peace

"One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal we seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal. We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

LOCAL SCENE | Maui, Kauai, Oahu (Honolulu), Lanai, Hawaii (Big Island)

11/21/08 thru 5/6/09 - Maui - Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center -

Future Events:
3rd Annual Wailea Food & Wine Celebration- Nov. 21
Hui Holidays- Nov. 15 - Dec. 23
President's Reception- Jan. 8 '09
Art Affair - Feb. 21 '09
2nd Annual Jewelry as Fashion Luncheon- May 6 '09

10/20/08 Maui - Hui Fundraiser - Old Hawaii at Kaluanui
Journey back to a place where undisturbed shores and warm tropical breezes conjure up memories of a simpler time. Capture the enchantment of Kaluanui as we celebrate the nostalgia of Old Hawaii through Pacific cuisine, traditional hula and timeless pieces of art.

Saturday, September 20, 5 pm to 9 pm
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center- Kaluanui
2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao HI 96768

Tickets are $75 and will be catered by Celebrations Catering. Please contact Allie McMillan for additional information: alliem@huinoeau.com or 808.572.6560 x24. info

10/13/08 Maui - Cathy Kreger - NY Singer/Songwriter - 6 to 9pm. at A.K.'s Cafe, 1237 Lower Main, Wailuku across from Aha's Pool Bar. The food, drinks and atmosphere are great, plus Chef Elaine will be brewing up some type of pupu, drink or dinner special! For directions call 808-244-8774

“A voice as clear as cool water, Cathy Kreger delivers an irresistable sound which has earned her a place on stage with world-class acts, including: Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, the Band, Patti Larkin, Maria Muldaur, Taj Mahal and Aztec Two-Step. Kreger turns folk, rock, blues, and pop influences into a lyrical and melodic style that is as passionate as it is polished.”

For music samples, cut & paste these links & turn it up!!:

http://unionsinparadise.com/mp3/OutOfMyReach.mp3
http://unionsinparadise.com/mp3/PureImagination.mp3
http://unionsinparadise.com/mp3/Blackwater.mp3
http://unionsinparadise.com/mp3/Can'tFindMyWayHome.mp3
http://unionsinparadise.com/mp3/Don'tGetMeWrong.mp3

10/10/08 Maui - Womyn's Wyldlife Weekend - 12pm For more info

8/10/08 Maui - Priscilla's Ship Wreck Party! - Fun begins at 2pm till 8pm. For more info and to buy tickets. Don't wait!!! On-line cut off is 7 days prior to event. ($50.00 at the door)

***NO PARKING AT EVENT...FREE SHUTTLE TO & FROM EVENT ***
***AT THE SHOPS AT WAILEA***

8/5/08 Maui - Flatbread Benefit for MAF (Maui Aids Foundation), Tuesday, August 5th, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. A portion of every flatbread sold will go to MAF; come support our work to stop the spread of AIDS on Maui! Flatbread - 89 Hana Hwy., Paia

7/5/08 - 7/24/08 Maui - Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center -
Exhibition - Susan Robb & Island Artists Create Kites:

Hui No'eau has invited island artsts to come together with Artist in Residence Susan Robb and master kite makers Scott Skinner and Nobuhiko Yoshizumi to create this fabulous exhibition of handmade kites. The forms and images are sure to surprise and insprire people of all ages.

7/3/08 - 7/5/08 Maui - Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center - Warmth, Giant Black Toobs:

Susan Robb takes as inspiration the ubiquitous black plastic bag for this giant installation which is her artistic and conceptual comment on the looming global problem of plastic in our oceans. As Andy Warhol said:"We are indeed (and literally) all becoming plastic".

For more info

7/1/08 NEW YORK- DRUMMING -Money Orders ONLY will be accepted. Mail Registration Form with Payment to:
DRUM CENTRAL - PO Box 231, Saugerties, NY 12477. For more
information and questions:
Call (845) 706-1176 Email: info@drumcentral. net
Visit our website www.drumcentral. net for details, updates
and the FAQs.

6/22/08 MAUI - Pride Dance - Oceans Bar and Grill, 1819 S. Kihei Rd (Kukui Mall), Hosted by Maui A.I.D.S Foundation - $10 cover - 21 & over

Dinner (5 pm to 10 pm) Portion of proceeds goes to the Foundation
Dance (9 pm to 1 am) - DJ Michael Fong spinning

6/6/08 - 6/29/08 Maui - Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center - The Artist and the Kite Maker:

Hui No`eau, in cooperation with The Drachen Foundation of Seattle, is excited to announce three weeks of Kite programming at the Hui beginning with artist Nancy Kiefter and Kite maker Greg Kono.

For more info

6/8/08 Maui - Upcountry Sundays Acoustic Style - What’s better than Willie K at Upcountry Sundays? Answer: Lima Wela, the incredible group consisting of Willie K, Joe Cano, and Avi Ronen! These three formidable musicians have formed what might be the hottest trio ever to join forces on Maui! The band’s name translates as “Hot Hands,” and that’s just what they’re all about: awesome musicianship! Willie, Joe and Avi will be doing a show later on in the month at the MACC, and this is a chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic players. Also performing will be Jason Ho, whose new CD is creating quite a buzz on Maui, and Polly Lorien, a talented singer-songwriter.

Show time is 2:00 to 5:00, at Casanova Restaurant in Makawao. $7 at the door goes entirely to help keep listener-supported, wildly eclectic Mana'o Radio alive!

It will be aired LIVE within our broadcast area at 91.5 FM, and also on the web at www.manaoradio.com.

5/24/08 Honolulu - 19TH ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS - WOMEN'S SHOWCASE
saturday, may 24, 2008

19th edition that will take place Memorial Day weekend from May 22 to May 25, 2008 at the Doris Duke Theatre of the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The festival will showcase over 25 features, documentary and shorts; festivities will culminate at the gala fundraiser-- a 1920's Garden Cabaret Party--Sunday evening, May 25 at the Linekona Arts Center, across from the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

Individual film tickets are $10 general admission.
Tickets and passes are now available for sale at www.hglcf.org.

For more info, visit www.hglcf.org, or call 808-381-1952

3/8/08 Maui - Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Maui Bowling event - Saturday March 8th from 8am - 4pm.

Maui Bowling Lanes (on Vineyard St off Market/ Wailuku)
This is fundraiser for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. You can bowl on a team, sponsor a lane, or be a corporate sponsor.

Each team consists of 5 people at $75 per person ($375/team), there are also lane sponsors & corporate sponsor opportunities for your businesses. All bowlers get lunch & a T Shirt.

Each team bowls for one hour (between 8am and 4pm (last team bowls at 3pm) and there will be music in the small Banyan park on Market & Vineyard during the day. We are also accepting small kine "door prizes" for the bowlers if anyone has anything to donate.
This is a perfect event for those ladies that wanted a central
location, no alcohol, and a fun atmosphere!!

For info and registration packet call Maureen Reggie - Big Brothers & Big Sisters at
(242-9754)

		2/14 and 3/3/08 Maui - 2008 Vagina Monologue fundraising performance for Women Helping Women - February 14 (Iao Theater) and March 3 (Maui Arts & Cultural Center): Tickets $25, showtimes are 7:30pm - for more info call 808-242-6600 In addition, March 1 at 7pm - a Movie and a Rant at the Ulalena Theater in Lahaina, featuring a showing of "Until the Violence Stops" with special performances to follow - Tickets $10 - RAISE AWARENESS AND STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

		All of the actresses are amazing, giving of their time and talents and will mesmerize and touch your hearts deeply. Scholarships are available for women who cannot afford to pay to see the performances by calling our office. Opportunities to support the production and the scholarship fund are also available if you would care to underwrite advertising or sponsor (download PDF form) a woman or two to see the performances.

3/2/08 Maui - BarryFest - Kahului - Saturday March 2nd from 11am - 5pm.

At the Old Maui Zoo Ampitheater (across from the War Memorial)

A Benefit Concert celebrating Mana'o Radio's 6th Birthday - a tribute to Barry Shannon

Adults: $20
Keiki (6 to 12yrs) and Kapuna:$10
Under 6 yrs: Free

For info barryfest.org

2/23/08 Maui - Art Affair Gala & Auction 2008:Latin Heat
Time: 5:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Join us for our annual Art Affair auction and gala dinner featuring fabulous art and packages from Maui and beyond.

Tickets will sell out early so reserve yours today!

For More Information

2/8/08 Maui - Sweet Farewell To The Quan Gallery on Front Street in Lahaina" Party - Friday Feb 8th from 6 - 10pm.

Current featured artists, one of which is Kiersten Stein, would
like to invite you to the "last chance to purchase artwork from the
artists" at the gallery. Each of us do have websites and other
galleries we may be showing at, but this is a chance to support a
great group of female artists that have been with the gallery for a
lengthy time and gather for a great night in Lahaina! (Carolyn Quan,
Jan Welda, Jennifer Kasprzycki, Shawna McCormick and Kiersten Stein)

AROUND THE TOWN
ON A CONTINUAL BASIS

UPCOUNTRY SUNDAYS ACOUSTIC STYLE IN MAKAWAO - Back Mid September

Acoustic Style is a benefit, every other Sunday at Casanova Restaurant in Makawao, for listener-supported Mana'o Radio from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and only $7 at the door goes entirely to help keep Mana'o Radio on the air.

Every Wednesday at the Hana Hou Café in Haiku - Dorothy Betz, Les Adam and Vince Esquire - 6:30 to 9:30

Habitat for Humanity, Market St., Wailuiku

Spring cleaning! Donate new and nearly new building materials or purchase them at reduced prices. Volunteers needed to stock, display and price merchandise. Reduce the amount of usable building materials going into the landfill.

Ongoing Every Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat.
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Phone: 986-8050 for more info

Cinema Night

Cafe Mambo will be hosting an evening of classic and cult classic films for the 21 and older crowd. This week's flick is Death at a Funeral.

Ongoing Each Thursday.
Times: 9:30 p.m.

Phone: 579-8021 for more info

SUNDAYS AT HENRY'S IN KIHEI

Kihei - 6-9PM Gather and dance to rock n roll - just a biker bar, but very friendly and the music is excellent.

MAUI OHANA PRIDE

MONDAY Priscilla Club @ Ambrosia- Kihei (cozy cocktail bar with a big city feel)

WEDNESDAY Tip-Ups Tavern- Kihei - 10 pm to 2 am

SUNDAYS Oceans Bar & Grill - Kukui Mall in Kihei - 10 pm to 2 am

AK's Cafe
Ron Kuala'au, Fri 6:15 p.m., Sat. Tarvin Makai 6:15 p.m....Ongoing Every Fri & Sat. - 1237 L. Main St, Wailuku 244-8774

SUBWAY - (2 locations) Kukui Mall (South Kihei Rd.), Piilani Shopping Center (next to Safeway)

Coconut Cabaret monthly series at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center/McCoy Studio Theater, Kahului, Maui (all shows 7:30 pm):

Tickets: $20 available at the MACC Box office or by calling 242-SHOW (7469) A portion of the proceeds benefit Maui AIDS Foundation

If you do not know about the series go to www.NeoComedy.com for a list of upcoming entertainers

Keiki Issues? - The Parent Project, a program for parents of strong willed children. Wrestle the phone away from the ...

Occurring Each Thursday Through Wednesday, December 31, 2008. 6:30-8:30 p.m Hui Malama Learning Center
289-5050

Express Yourself - Every Mon. Open Mic Night with music, song, poetry! Cafe Marc Aurel, 244-0852

Maui Honua Ola - Which means Earth, Life and all that is Sacred- Has as its mission to bring together people in a celebration of music, dance, song, word and Ancient Protocol of prayerfulness

http://www.lesleyamichaels.com/honuaola/index.html

Maui Volunteer in Haleakala Crater - stay for free at Kapalaoa Cabin and work on reforestation...and time for relaxation, photography and exploring. Friends of Haleakala Natl Park 876-1673 www.fhnp.org

Ohana Connection - Every Tue. - Breakfast to promote the health and well being of all Maui residents. 8:30 a.m., 808-986-0209

For weekly events at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) Castle Theater, Kahului, Maui go to mauifilmfestival.com or call 808-572-FILM (3456)

First Thursday Folksong Circle

Calling all folksingers and humdingers to sing, play and listen to a wide variety of folk music. Free.

Occurring on the first Thursday of each Month Through Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Times: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Roselani Place, 88 S. Papa Ave., Wailuku

Phone: 575-9695 for more info

EVERY DAY FACTS/REMINDERS

	REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. GET INVOLVED AND MAKE THE GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY TOW THE LINE! One quart of motor oil, improperly disposed of, can pollute 250,000 gallons of drinking water.

	Each year, consumers in the U.S. spread 300 million pounds of chemical insecticides, including compounds that the EPA says may impair the nervous system, disrupt hormones in the body, or cause cancer. YET PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MSG IN CHINESE FOOD!

	Americans throw away about 50 billion aluminum cans each year. If you dug up all the cans discarded in the past 30 years, they'd be worth nearly $20 billion.

	In 2002 marine researcher Charles Moore surveyed 500 square miles of the North Pacific and found 10 pounds of floating plastic for every pound of living plankton in the water.

	Today Americans generate 472 billion pounds of trash/year and that's only 2% of the total waste system! The rest is industrial refuse, mine tailings, agricultural waste, construction debris, and exotics like "pickle liquor", an acid used to clean steel. Source: Discover Magazine, June 2006