Hakukole: Sayings & Chants of Ridicule with Keali’i Reichel

Thursday, September 6:
Hakukole:  Sayings & Chants of Ridicule with Keali’i Reichel.  Explore an often over-looked genre of Hawaiian poetry and slang – Hakukole. Issues of infidelity, sexual/physical inadequacy, stupidity, bad manners, irritation, sarcasm, dark humor and revenge are revealed through chant, songs, proverbs and gestures. No one was immune to being the object of a mele hakukole or hakukole-like saying. All were fair game in the battle of wits or expression of negative emotions. Join Keali‘i Reichel for an intimate look at this intriguing Hawaiian art form.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.