Maui Arts and Cultural Center March Events
Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s /peh-LO-tah/ Thursday, March 7, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
Soccer—as both an intricate, euphoric choreography and an exploited corporate cash cow—is the subject of this electric meditation on the racial dimensions of the sport from multi-talented theater artist and performer Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Using spoken-word poetry and fútbol-inspired footwork, Joseph and four performers dribble and pass their way from the pickup games of rural Haiti to the mega stadiums of Rio and Johannesburg, parsing the social justice of soccer to the sounds of hip-hop and samba. Against his own childhood memories of the game as a race-transcending source of happiness, “Pehlotah” posits a global reality in which black joy is all too often co-opted for financial gain, yet perseveres nonetheless. “Pehlotah” was conceived and written by Marc Bamuthi Joseph/The Living Word Project, developed with and directed by Michael John Garcés, choreography by Stacey Printz, and composed by Tommy Shepherd. Produced by MAPP International Productions. Funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voWAk5YODeU
Tickets: $25, $35 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under Tickets on sale to MACC Members: Tuesday, September 4 Tickets on sale to public: Wednesday, September 12
Solo Sessions: Tavana Saturday, March 9, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Tavana is a one-man band from Honolulu, HI, who uses electronic drum triggers to lay down a variety of grooves with his feet to accompany himself on guitar, banjo, lap steel, or ukulele, while singing soulful, island-inspired rock and blues. Tavana has been the supporting act for Shakey Graves, Alabama Shakes, Xavier Rudd, and Kaleo, and has performed and recorded with Eddie Vedder, John Cruz, Henry Kapono, Leon Mobley, Chris Chorney, and others. His 2017 album, ‘Aloha Spirit,’ was nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Best Contemporary Album of the Year, and he just completed a major tour in 2018, sharing his musical aloha with fans in Canada, Japan, and the U.S. Mainland.
Aloha Spirit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeGg3NQHAWc&index=5&list=RD0Yv2bf_XoUM
Island Days video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gLRVkyZmes&list=RDEZ0iMNNC3R8&index=3
Tickets: $30, $45, $65 (plus applicable fees)
Spring Pops with Debbie Gravitte & Sal Viviano Sunday, March 10, 2019; Castle Theater; 3:00 pm Prolific entertainer Sal Viviano joins forces with Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte to thrill and delight our audience in “The Sweet Sounds of Big Band” – a celebration of music from the Big Band Era. The 50+ member Maui Pops Orchestra swings along in selections by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Paul Anka, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, and more for an afternoon of toe-tapping revelry! Tickets: $22, $35, $50, $60 (plus applicable fees); Half-price for students 18 & under
King Kekaulike High School Band Monday, March 11, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:00 pm Join us in the Castle Theater for our annual School Band Concert Series, featuring the King Kekaulike High School Band! These concerts allow the next generation of musicians to experience the same world-class stage setting that the superstars enjoy. The public is invited to support Maui’s hard-working young performing artists by attending the concert! FREE ADMISSION
L.A. Dance Project Thursday, March 14, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm Former Paris Opera Ballet artistic director, Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the movie “Black Swan,” founded the L.A. Dance Project artist collective in 2012, along with composers Nico Muhly and Nicholas Britell, art consultant Matthieu Humery, and producer Charles Fabius. L.A. Dance Project is a platform for the development, creation, support, and presentation of world-class dance in Los Angeles. LADP seeks to foster dance-centered artistic collaborations across all disciplines, cultures, and communities in Los Angeles and around the globe. Since its founding, L.A. Dance Project’s company has toured and given master classes at international venues and festivals throughout Los Angeles and the U.S., as well as around the world. Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/202294547 Tickets: $35, $50, $65 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
My Name is ʻŌpūkahaʻia Friday, March 15, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm
“My Name is ʻŌpūkahaʻia” is a one-person play written and performed by Moses Goods to commemorate the 200th anniversary of ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s passing. ʻŌpūkahaʻia was the pivotal person in a movement that had profound effects onHawaiʻi and Hawaiian history. The play, originally commissioned by Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, takes the audience to different scenes from ʻŌpūkahaʻia’s life, including traumatic events from his youth, his arrival and residence in New England, and his conversion to Christianity. As part of the program, Po‘ai Lincoln, assistant curator of programs and volunteer coordinator at the Hawaiian Mission Houses, will provide historical context as well as share mele and ‘oli that relate to the performance. Tickets: $21 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
Ho‘onanea Spring Concert: Jake Shimabukuro
Saturday, March 16, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
Jake Shimabukuro’s deft finger work and virtuoso technique transform the ‘ukulele into an instrument of boundless capabilities. Jake has been at the forefront of the reinvention of the ‘ukulele, and includes elements of jazz, blues, rock, pop, classical, and flamenco in his playing. Now a worldwide star, his 2011 release, Peace Love and ‘Ukelele, rose to #1 on Billboard’s world music charts. This, and subsequent albums (Grand ‘Ukelele, Travels, and Dragon), showcase the depth and breadth of Jake’s talent and musical explorations, as he mixes in pop covers with his own intricate compositions.
Ho‘onanea preshow festivities start at 5:30 pm, with local craft vendors and live music in the courtyard.
Tickets: $15, $25, $45, $65, $85 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
“Public Love” by Morgan Thorson and Collaborators
Wednesday, March 20, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
Morgan Thorson is a choreographer based in Minneapolis. She creates original dance works that combine movement,
light, sound, and objects while taking into consideration the site of the work, representation of the body, and history of the field. Her work has been described as having “an explosive physicality tempered by sinuous lines and subtle drama.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune) In “Public Love,” Thorson and her team of dance artists create an intervention on contemporary western dance culture. “Public Love” investigates a shift from top-down power dynamics in dance. It embraces and publicly expresses the tactile energy of this intimate collective and explores the audience’s gaze as a form of soulful touch. Dancers include Jessica Cressey, Non Edwards, Allie Hankins, Sam Johnson, Alanna Morris-Van Tassel, and Valerie Oliveiro, with original sound by Alan Sparhawk (of LOW), light design by Elaine Buckholt, and costumes by
Trevor Bowen. “Public Love” is a National Performance Network/Visual Artist Network (NPN/VAN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by Walker Art Center in partnership with Maui Arts & Cultural Center and NPN/VAN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For more information: www.npnweb.org. Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/166097735
Tickets: $35, $45 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
Zakir Hussain, tabla, with Niladri Kumar, sitar
Thursday, March 21, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
Ustad Zakir Hussain is the world’s best known Indian tabla player. Popularly known as the Tabla Maestro, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have not only established him as a national treasure in India, but also earned him worldwide fame. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study. Widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, Zakir’s contribution to world music has been unique, with many historic collaborations including John McLaughlin, George Harrison, YoYo Ma, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Airto Moreira, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Cobham, Mark Morris, Rennie Harris, and the Kodo drummers. For his Maui performance, Hussain will be accompanied by sitar virtuoso, Niladri Kumar, an Indian classical and fusion musician. Both are known for experimentation: Kumar designed and sometimes plays an electrified instrument he calls the zitar, and Hussain has often ventured into rock, jazz, and even Western classical music. Each is grounded in Hindustani musical practice and is the product of venerable dynasties and traditional apprenticeships. Please arrive on time! Late-comers will not be permitted to enter the theater until after the first piece is over.
Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaMKdKZ6OVc
Google Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4_KbtwVj24
Tickets: $35, $50, $65 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
Ana Vidović Saturday, March 23, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Ana Vidović is one of the youngest virtuoso guitarists in the world. She was born in Croatia and started playing guitar at the age of five. By age 11 she was performing internationally, and at 13 became the youngest student to attend the prestigious National Musical Academy in Zagreb. Her reputation in Europe led to an invitation to study with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory where she graduated in 2005. Vidović is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite musicians of the world today. Ms. Vidovic continues to broaden her repertoire and captivates audiences around the world with her global tours. She has won an impressive number of prizes and international competitions, including first prizes in the Albert Augustine International Competition in Bath, England; the Fernando Sor competition in Rome, Italy; and the Francisco Tarrega competition in Benicasim, Spain. Tickets: $45 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under
Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX Sunday, March 24, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 3:00 pm This incredible true story of the rise of women in America will educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. “Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX” is an edge-of-your-seat David vs. Goliath tale of how culture is transformed and how to rise above the challenges in your life and bring an end to injustice in the world around you. It reveals how, in the years following the Civil Rights movement and the passage of Title IX in 1972, a headstrong African American female coach, the first Asian American U.S. congresswoman, and the team captain of a rag-tag female volleyball team battled discrimination from the halls of Washington D.C. to the dusty volleyball courts of the University of Hawaii, fighting for the rights of young women to play sports. Above all, the film reveals how change-makers overcome injustice with wisdom, an innovative spirit, and without becoming victims to their circumstances. The screening is presented as part of Women’s History Month and will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Dean Kaneshiro, director/writer/producer of the film. Also participating is the film’s coproducer, Ryan Kalei Tsuji, and independent documentary filmmaker, Kimberlee Bassford. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/284833032 Tickets: $10 (plus applicable fees)
Steven Curtis Chapman Sunday, March 24, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm SCC Solo celebrates over three decades of music from Steven Curtis Chapman, the most-awarded Christian artist and a best-selling author. This memorable tour is catered to the entire family. Don’t miss Chapman in an intimate setting like you’ve never seen before. Tickets: $29.50, $39.50, $49.50; $75/VIP (plus applicable fees)
Bill Kirchen Band Thursday, March 28, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding member of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. His trademark guitar licks drove their “Hot Rod Lincoln” cut into the top 10 in 1972. He has released ten CDs on his own, and recorded and/or played with a who’s who of Americana and Roots Rock ‘N’ Roll, among them Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Bo Diddley, Hazel Dickens, Doug Sahm, Hoyt Axton, Emmylou Harris, Maria Muldaur, Dan Hicks, Nick Lowe, and Elvis Costello. For this show, Kirchen will be touring with drummer Steve Barbuto and bassist Tim Eschliman. Tickets: $38, $45, $60 (plus applicable fees)
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Brother Noland
Friday, March 29, 2019; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm
In this engaging MACC concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an upclose- and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Brother Noland. Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year. Renowned Hawai‘i entertainer Brother Noland is most famous for his original song “Coconut Girl,” which birthed the “Jawaiian” contemporary style, a fusion of reggae and Hawaiian music. Brother Noland has won multiple awards and his music is featured in several movies, including Pineapple Express and Snakes on a Plane. The Artist 2 Artist series with Henry Kapono this season also includes a concert on February 1 with Robi Kahakalau; a special Welcome 2 My Paradise concert
on February 28, and on April 20 with Amy Hanaiali’i. Tickets: $35, $45, $65 (plus applicable fees)
Taimane and her Quartet – Elemental Tour Saturday, March 30, 2018; McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Now is your chance to catch local star, Taimane, in a warm, cozy venue in fresh and full blossom before bigger stages beckon. 2017 and 2018 were breakout years for Taimane, and she’s on track to experience her greatest rise yet in 2019. Taimane kicked off the year presenting concerts in New York at the largest performing arts conference in the world and walked away with multiple offers from major mainland theaters. Taimane and her band will perform at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX, one of the world’s largest and most influential music events with masses of concertgoers plus thousands of music media and industry players. After over a decade of passionately pursuing her art and investing in herself year after year, Taimane is poised to share her music and vision of Hawaii with the world. Come experience her beauty, grace, and passion and see why Taimane is quickly becoming a global cultural beacon. “Taimane rocks the stage with a sensual vibrancy and a white-hot talent that captivates and beguiles!” – Pierce Brosnan
Tickets: $26, $36 (plus applicable fees); Early-Bird Special! Get $5 off tickets through February 25
