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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, December 21, 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

8th Annual Mauna Lani Charity Trees, continues through Christmas Day, the atrium of Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows; 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, Tuesday and New Year's Day through Jan. 5, Historic Home Puopelu, Parker Ranch, Waimea; free with $8.50* admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.

3rd Annual Waimea Keiki Nativity Pageant, 6 p.m. today, under tents along Church Row Park, co-sponsored by several South Kohala churches; free. (808) 885-4945.

"A Christmas Carol," musical presentation of the holiday classic by the Gallery Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $10*. (808) 961-5711.

Marty Dread, reggae music, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Orchid Valley Restaurant, Hilo; $10. (808) 933-2636. Also: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Banquet House, Kona; $10. (808) 322-2422.

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona; free admission. (808) 981-0518.

"Make My Day Hawai'i," a fund-raiser to "save music and arts of Hawai'i," 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Lasko's, Kona; $5 donation. (808) 326-0115.

7th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday from Waimea Canyon Park and ending at Hofgaard Park, followed by entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. and ending with a performance by the Makaha Sons; free. (808) 338-1332.

"Reggae Christmas Peace Concert" presented by Wholesome Productions (alcohol- and drug-free), noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Mo'oheau Park Bandstand, Hilo; free.

"The Spirit of Christmas Now!" an art party, 2 p.m. Sunday, 18 Furneaux Lane, Hilo; free admission. (808) 933-1331.

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop concert with the Merrie Monarchs and hula halau Na Pua U'i O Hawai'i, 4 p.m. Sunday, Ocean Lanai, Hulihe'e Palace, Kona; free. (808) 323-2585.

Kekahuna, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

Christmas musical, by Church on a Sure Foundation, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Puna church on Pohaku Circle; free. (808) 966-6489.

MAUI

Elven Workshop II, create gifts and ornaments from natural materials, for children ages 8-10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Hawai'i Nature Center, '?ao Valley; $24. (808) 244-6500.

"Music for Christmas and a New Star," welcome the Norwegian Star on its first visit to Maui, with music and traditional hula, 2 p.m. today, Old Courthouse, Lahaina; continues at 3 p.m. with storytelling by Boy Kana'e under the Banyan Tree; free. (808) 661-0111.

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.

"FirstLight 2001," Maui Film Festival continues 5-11 p.m today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; continues at various times through Dec. 30 (except Monday and Tuesday); $10* per film or $21 for 3-film pass. (808) 579-9996, (808) 579-9244.

"Holiday Festival of New Light," multimedia presentation of modern music, art and dance, sponsored by Ebb & Flow Arts, 7 p.m. today, Waipuna Chapel, Kula; free. (808) 876-1854.

Banyan Tree Fine Arts Fair, arts, crafts and performances by Maui Madrigale and Early Music Maui, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, under the Banyan Tree, Lahaina; free admission. (808) 661-0111.

"The Garden Behind the Moon," a new musical by Maui OnStage, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at '?ao Theater; repeats at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 30, and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Gingerbread Mania, gingerbread cookie workshop, 5-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Shops at Wailea; first cookie is free; $1.50 per additional cookie. (808) 891-6770.

Christmas Auction 2001, items for auction include classic cars, artwork and gift items, with musical entertainment by Keoni & Company and pupu by Longhi's, to benefit the Maui Humane Society, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, The Shops at Wailea; $35. (808) 891-2233.

Ten Feet, island rhythm, 10 p.m. Saturday, Bada Bing, Kihei; $10. (808) 875-0188.

"Maui's Own" Gift & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 877-3100.

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 (6 p.m. only on Christmas Day and New Year's Day), Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

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; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.

Donna Malia, 'ukulele and Hawaiian songs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays, Chuck's Steak House, Princeville; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 826-6211.

Christmas Craft Fair & Gifts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wilcox School Cafeteria, Lihu'e; free admission. (808) 822-7989.