Posted on: Friday, May 4, 2001

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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

BIG ISLAND

Seed Lei, demonstration by Nelson Elliott, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Paniolo Friday, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; included with admission to the Historic Homes; $8.50*. (808) 885-5433.

12th annual Springfest, impersonator Jaime Lee as Shania Twain, sponsored by Lehua Jaycees, 5:30 p.m.-midnight today, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Hilo Civic Fairgrounds; various prices for each day and age category. (808) 935-0555.

** Kai Kingly III, artist reception, 6-10 p.m. today and Saturday, Collector's Fine Art of Hawai'i Gallery, Orchid at Mauna Lani Hotel, South Kohala; free. (808) 329-6769.

"Magical May Concert," contemporary folk and Celtic music in celebration of Beltane, featuring Oona McOuat, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $15 ($12* advance). (808) 934-7777, (808) 956-0517.

"Plaza Suite," a Teen Theater production by the Kona Association of Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $10*. (808) 331-2626.

** "All Things Ginger," arts and crafts, keiki events, rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Honomu Gymnasium; free. (808) 963-6449, (808) 963-5468.

Nippon International Cooperative luncheon and fashion show, 11 a.m. Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $35. (808) 961-5711.

** "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Kona Style," entertainment, Mexican food and pi–atas, 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Keauhou Shopping Center; free.

14th annual Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Scholarship Auction, honoring late founder Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske, 5 p.m. Saturday, Batik Room, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; sold out. (808) 881-4056.

** "The Universe Tonight," astronomy program, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Visitor's Center, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Big Band Music Concert," with Waimea Community Chorus and members of the Olliephonic Horns, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $12*. (808) 934-7777.

Spring Wind Quintet, woodwind ensemble in concert sponsored by Ka'u Concert Society, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Na'alehu, $10; also 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, sponsored by the Hawai'i Island Concert Society, UH-Hilo Auditorium; $12. (808) 929-7544.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, with Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, 9 p.m. Saturday, Moku'ola Room, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel; $15. (808) 935-9361.

MAUI

"Taiko Festival — Maui 2001" traditional and modern Japanese taiko drumming with Hawai'i Matsuri Taiko and Maui's Zenshin Daiko; opening act is Ranga Pac, 2 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.

"Spring Wind Quintet," woodwind ensemble in concert, 5 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.

"Black Rock Illusions," with illusionists Jody Baran and Kathleen, and close-up magic by Jordon Hahn, Sundays through Thursdays; Kanahele Room, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; doors open 5:30 p.m.; $79* and $69*. (808) 661-3424.

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

** Rhonda Acquino, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Nature Center Gift Shop, '?ao Valley; observe the artist as she demonstrates the making of ceramic tiles; free. (808) 244-6500.

KAUA'I

** Kaua'i Community College Band Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; free. (808) 245-8270.

** Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; 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.

LANA'I

** Marie Plette, soprano in concert, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Great Hall, The Lodge at Koele; part of the Lana'i Visiting Artists Odyssey; free. (808) 565-7300.