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Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2002

TGIF Neighbor Island Calendar

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

"Paniolo Fridays," Donna Jensen demonstrates Hawaiian quilting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; $8.50*. (808) 885-2303.

"One Uddah Mid'Summer," an adaptation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the 25th Shakespeare in the Park production by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday; Continues July 25-27; free. (808) 935-9155.

"Enigma," R-rated film on World War II code-breakers, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6. (808) 934-7777.

"Man of La Mancha," musical by the Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $12*. (808) 322-7575.

Puna Congregational Church Bazaar, with food booths, arts and crafts and plants, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, church grounds near Kea'au Fire Station; free admission. (808) 966-9622.

Lei-Making Workshop, by Loke Kamanu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $35. (808) 967-8222.

Waimea Skate Fest, with entertainment, silent auction, food and craft booths, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Waimea Park, also a dance from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free (808) 885-4002.

"Poliahu and Lilinoe — Fact or Fiction," a lecture by Keawe Vredenburg, part of the "Under the Night's Sky" series, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Visitor Station, Hale Pohaku; free. (808) 961-2180.

13th annual Big Island Slack-key Guitar Festival, featuring Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Ka'apana, Ozzie Kotani, Dennis Kamakahi with Na 'Oiwi and others, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Hilo Civic Auditorium; $7*. (808) 935-8853.

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

"Silverswords of Hawai'i: The Conservation Challenge," a lecture by Arizona biologist Robert Robichaux in the "After Dark in the Park" series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

Swinging Tradewinds Jass Band of O'ahu, swing and New Orleans jazz and blues, part of the Summer Concert Series, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday Keauhou Shopping Center; free. (808) 322-3000.

MAUI

Ka Leo Hano Awards, ceremony honoring Hawaiian musicians, with performances by Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Auntie Genoa Keawe and Alaka'i Paleka, 7 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25, $20 and $15. (808) 242-7469.

Sean Na'auao, Hawaiian, jazz and reggae, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Hapa's, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Hawai'i Jaycees Jam, annual benefit concert with Imua and FortŽ, 11 a.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Hawai'i International Jazz Festival, two nights of jazz performances, 7 p.m. Saturday with The Four Freshmen, USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra, Buddy Childers and others, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday with Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Jake Shimabukuro, Keahi Conjagacion, Gabe Baltazar and others, Aulani Ballroom, Outrigger Wailea Resort; $40*, $35* and $25*. (808) 879-1922.

Melissa Etheridge in concert, with opening act Gail Swanson, 7 p.m. Saturday (gates open 5:30 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $55 and $45. (808) 242-7469.

Neto Peraza, guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, Honolulu Coffee Company Cafe, Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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.

"The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)" unrated film about an Inuit legend, 5 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," and her band, Yari MorŽ y Su Orquesta, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater (with dance floor), Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, ($30* advance). (808) 242-7469.

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.

Cindy Combs, slack-key guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Hanapepe Cafe; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 335-5011.

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.

"Blood Brothers," a musical by Willy Russell, presented by the Kaua'i Community Players, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Lihu'e Parish Hall; $10, $8 advance; continues 7 p.m. July 25-26, and 4 p.m. 28. (808) 234-7700.

Keoki's Cafe, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8-10 p.m. Fridays; and The Shakers and Reggae night, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.#034;Banana Poka Basket Workshop," pull the invasive banana poka vine in the morning, break for lunch, then weave the vines into baskets during the afternoon. All-day workshop begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Koke'e Natural History Museum; $15 fee includes museum membership, $5 additional for children; bring water, a lunch, clippers and wear long pants, gloves and covered shoes. (808) 335-9975.

"Pau Hana Plantation Style," the 2002 Koloa Plantation Days events begin 10 a.m. Saturday and continue through July 28. Call for complete list of events in the Koloa and Paipu area: (808) 822-0734.