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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 18, 2003

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

"The Quiet American," film, love story set in Saigon, starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2323.

"A Little Night Music," the Stephen Sondheim musical, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, UH-Hilo Theatre; $15*. (808) 974-7310.

"About Schmidt," R-rated film starring Jack Nicholson about a man at life's crossroads, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

2nd annual Waimea Eggstra-Special Hunt, children are invited to find 14,000 eggs, registration 8 a.m., hunt begins 9 a.m., Waimea Assembly of God Church; free. (808) 885-8768.

Easter Bunny Visit, with free photos with the bunny, Hawaiian music and hula, and arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kings' Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

3rd annual Easter Fashion Show Brunch, celebrity models, local designers, entertainment and lunch, a benefit for the Read To Me Mommy and Daddy program, 11 a.m. Saturday, Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant; $40. Reservations: (808) 885-3633.

Merrie Monarch Festival: Ho'olaule'a with performances by hula halau, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Coconut Island; Hawaiian Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-April 25, Wailoa Visitors Center; Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-April 26, Hilo Civic Auditorium; hula performances at various Hilo hotels throughout the week; events listed are free and open to the public, all hula programs and competition at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium are sold out. (808) 935-9168.

The Moon Above Hawai'i, talk by Kaliko Beamer-Trapp on the phases of the mahina (moon) and how they relate to Hawaiian culture, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station on Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

Roman Rudnytsky, classical piano concert with works by Beethoven, Gershwin and Chopin, Liszt and others, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Theatre, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $9* general, $8* advance. (808) 967-8222.

"Love, Part I In Infancy," concert of extemporaneous compositions on the piano and synthesizer, 7:30 p.m. Monday, UH-Hilo Theatre; free. (808) 974-7642.

Traditional Stone Tools of Hawai'i, Tom Pico shares his research on the history and use of stone tools in Polynesian cultures, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

11th annual Celebration of the Arts, three-day festival spotlights local artists and performers with hula, art demonstrations, book signings, children's activities and more, opening ceremony 9 a.m. today with events today, Saturday and Sunday, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua; most events are free or low cost except for the lu'au and concert listed below. Visit www.celebrationofthearts.org for schedule or call (808) 665-7086 for information.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50 with 20 percent discount for kama'aina. (808) 667-4727.

Celebration Lu'au and Show, traditional Hawaiian food and island dishes with entertainment by Na Palapalai, 6:30-9 p.m. today, Aloha Garden Pavilion, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua; $75*. Reservations required: (808) 665-7086.

Easter Celebration, with keiki games, entertainment and prizes, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free admission, photo opportunity with Easter Bunny at a nominal cost. (808) 661-5304.

Maui No Ka Oi 'Ohana Bash, with entertainment by Kupa'a, Ale'a, Koa'uka, B.E.T., Aziel, Keahiwai, Native Blend, Three Plus and others, keiki activities and food booths, noon-10 p.m. (gates open 11 a.m.), War Memorial Complex, Kahului; $20 general, $15* advance; an alcohol-free event. (808) 243-9576.

"Na Wahine Kau I Ka Hano (Women Placed in Honor)," 11th annual Celebration of the Arts concert, with Henry Kapono, Kekuhi, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom and Ernie Cruz Jr., 7 p.m. Saturday (doors open 6 p.m.), Aloha Garden Pavilion, Ritz Carlton Kapalua; $25. Reservations: (808) 665-7086.

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. Tuesday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; general admission $45* ($32.50* kama'aina), Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour $65. (808) 661-9913.

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

Billy Bones, tales, songs and talk story, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Whalers Village; free. (808) 661-4567.

"Nicholas Nickelby," PG film adaptation of the Dickens novel, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

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.

Art in the Village, art signings, talk story, demonstrations, pupu and hula, a collaborative event sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free. (808) 661-4567.

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.

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

Keoki's Paradise, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays; Sista and Two Bruddahs, 8-10 p.m. Saturdays; Russell Wellington and Jason Suzawa, 3-6 p.m. Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Malani Bilyeu, contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.