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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, December 7, 2001

Neighbor Islands

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

Mauna Lani Charity Trees, opening today at the atrium of Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, continues through Dec. 25; free admission. (808) 885-6622.

Annual Display of Aloha Shirts, designed and produced by Reyn Spooner, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Sundays, through Jan. 5, Historic Home Puopelu, Parker Ranch, Waimea; free with $8.50* admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.

"Celebration of Christmas in Music" by Kona Festival Chorale, 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, Calvary Community Church Pavilion; $15*. (808) 331-1115.

"The Gift of Christmas," a play by the Kizarr Repertory Company, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Parker School Auditorium; $10*. (808) 329-9135.

Waimea Community Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Gates Performing Center, Hawaii Preparatory Academy; $6. (808) 882-7878.

"A Christmas Carol," musical version of Charles Dickens' story, by the Gallery Theatre; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and Dec. 14-15, 21-22, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; $10*. (808) 961-5711.

"Angels Among Us," a mix of holiday entertainment, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15*. (808) 322-2323.

"Nutcracker," presented by the Island Dance Academy, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $10*. (808) 934-7777.

Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona; free admission. (808) 324-2556.

Christmas Arts/Crafts & Food Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona; free admission. (808) 981-0518.

"Jolly Holly Holiday Fun," entertainment by various groups, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kona Coast Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona; free. (808) 326-2677.

"Holo Mai Pele," a book-signing and talk-story with Pua Kanahele and Kekuhi Frias and members of Halau o Kekuhi, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Basically Books, 160 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo; free admission. (808) 961-0144.

Motley, a miniature calf, makes its debut, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, petting zoo at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo; free. (808) 959-7224.

Exhibition of photographs by Barbara Schaefer, opening reception, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7671.

Leo Kottke, singer-songwriter and guitarist, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona, (808) 322-2323; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, (808) 934-7777. Either concert: $25.

6th Annual Toys for Tots Motorcade, with the Hawaiian Iron Motorcycle Club, 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Hilo Wal-Mart parking lot; free. (808) 935-5519.

Sam Choy Poke Contest, Aloha Festivals' event (rescheduled because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks),

11 a.m. Sunday, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel; free with Aloha Festivals' ribbon, ribbons available at the door for $5. (808) 880-3023.

Recital of classical music, by Young Music Studio, 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Protestant Church; free. (808) 982-9307.

Waimea Community Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; free. (808) 885-4950.

Four Jingle Babes, a concert by two Christian and two Jewish singers/songwriters, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $24*. (808) 885-6868.

"A Tribute to Slack Key," by John Keawe, part of "After Dark in the Park" series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays; and Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m. and Kawika Lum Ho, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays; Maurice Bega, 3-5 p.m. and Kahumoku's, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m. and Kahumoku's, 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m. and Albert & Don, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m. and Brian & Roy, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m. and Brother Brian, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

Ma–ana Garage, Kahului, entertainment: Fortunato, comedy and magic show, 6:30 p.m. Fridays; Neto Peraza & Hot Salsa, Latin dance music, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; Neto Peraza, dinner music, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Anastasia & the Kindness of Strangers, dance music, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 873-0220.

Leo Kottke, singer-songwriter and guitarist, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$24; pre-show food by Penne Pasta available from 5:30 p.m. (808) 242-7469.

Whalers Village Christmas events begin 8 p.m. today with "A Christmas Cantata," by the Lahaina Baptist Choir; continues 8 p.m. Saturday with a "Mele Kalikimaka Show" of Hawaiian Christmas songs and hula; and 7 p.m. Sunday with "Holiday Jazz" by Daniel Timmermans and Co.; also free photos with Santa, Whalers Village Center Stage; free. More events scheduled for next weekend. (808) 661-4567.

Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Anastasia & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays; Sam Ahia, Hawaiian music, 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Paniolo Holiday Festival," parade, country/western musical entertainment, magician, keiki activities and more, 3-8 p.m. with parade at 5 p.m. Saturday, Baldwin and Makawao Avenues, Makawao; free. (808) 572-5979.

"Willie Kalikimaka," Willie K in concert, part of the Ho'onanea Hawaiian series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*-$28*; pre-show arts and crafts fair, lei booths and food by An Absolute Affair. (808) 242-7469.

No Ka Oi Gift Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku; free admission. (808) 877-3100.

"Danceworks," premiere concert featuring local choreographers and dancers presented by KoaBlue Dance Theatre, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

"WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays)," an evening of art, music and refreshments, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

KAUA'I

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Michelle Edwards and Kenny Emerson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 3-7 p.m. Sundays, Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.

Carmen Dragon, harpist, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Lighthouse Bistro, Kilauea; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 828-0480.