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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 8, 2001

Neighbor Islands

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

BIG ISLAND

Donna Jensen demonstrates ipu-making (gourds as musical instruments), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch, Waimea; included in $8.50 admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.

"Peter Pan," musical, presented by the Gallery Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 30, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $10*. (808) 982-6319.

"Wizard of Oz," by Island Dance Academy, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hilo High School auditorium; $8*. (808) 961-3622.

** "Animal Farm," 1955 animated political satire based on George Orwell's book, 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Island Theatre, Hilo; $5*. (808) 969-3939.

"Memento," R-rated mystery film, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

** Tour of Amy Greenwell Ethno-botanical Garden, 10 a.m. Saturday, Captain Cook; free, but donations accepted. (808) 323-3318.

** "Anything Goes," art show by 15 artists, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7671.

** "Heart and Hands," watercolor exhibition by Cindy Conklin, artist's reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; free. (808) 967-7565.

** "Yellow Submarine," Beatles animated classic, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Hawai'i Island Theatre, Hilo; $5*. (808) 969-3939.

** Kamehameha Day Festival, an alcohol-free event sponsored by Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Moku Ola (Coconut Island), Hilo Bay; entertainment by Auntie Genoa Keawe, Darlene Ahuna and hula halau, arts and crafts; presentation of the Royal Court at noon; free. (808) 935-9328.

** Re-dedication of restored King Kamehameha statue, with prayers, blessings and hula ki'i presentation, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Kapa'au, North Kohala; free. (808) 941-2787.

** 25th Anniversary Concert Honoring King Kamehameha the Great, presented by the Hulihe'e Palace Band with Merrie Monarch singers and Hula Halau Na Pua U'i O Hawai'i,4 p.m. Sunday, Ocean Lanai, Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua-Kona; free. (808) 323-2565.

** King Kamehameha Day Celebration, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, with lei draping at statue; parade from Hawi to Kapa'au at 9 a.m., plus music, hula, food and cultural exhibits; free. (808) 941-2787.

"'Elima," Tau Dance Theater's 5th Anniversary Concert Tour, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela; $15*. (808) 885-6868.

MAUI

Maui Chamber Music Festival, three-day event beginning with "An Evening of Romance" with works by Schumann, Borodin and Franck, 7:30 p.m. today; "Mostly Mozart," 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and "Fun to Profundity," 4 p.m. Sunday; McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35-$45* ($80-$100* for three-day pass). (808) 242--7469.

** Rhonda Aquino demonstrates her ceramics techniques, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Nature Center Gift Shop; free. (808) 244-6500.

2nd Annual Maui Film Festival, Wednesday through June 17. Opening night "Twilight Buffet" at Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course Driving Range, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $75 (includes "An American Rhapsody" screening); $20* for film showing only. Festival continues at various venues, with festival passes available. Call (808) 579-9244 or visit www.mauifilmfestival.com/ for schedule and tickets. See story on Page 43.

KAUA'I

"'Elima," Tau Dance Theater's 5th Anniversary Concert Tour, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $15*. (808) 245-8270.

Society of Seven, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Marriott ballroom; cocktail show $29.50*. Reservations: 866-510-0500.