Thursday, January 10:
“The Essence” Film Screening, an event related to the Surfing Hawai`i gallery exhibit.  Filmed by the father of the surf film genre, Bud Browne, The Essence evocatively shares the beauty of surfing while pondering the reason why we surf. Beautifully produced with archival footage from the Bud Browne Film Archives, it showcases over 50 of surfing’s greatest legends, including George Downing, Buzzy Trent, Gerry Lopez, and Duke Kahanamoku. The film is a celebration of the sport and the generations who defined it, capturing the pure joy and mystery of riding waves through the eyes of surfing’s history. Stay for the post-film discussion with Anna Trent Moore of the Archives, and talk story with water pros, Archie Kalepa, Kai Lenny, Andrea Moller, and Paige Alms.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.