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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, February 21, 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

"On Golden Pond," Aloha Performing Arts Company performs the Ernest Thompson play, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; continues through March 9; $12* except Thursday performances at $8. (808) 322-2323, (808) 322-9924.

"The Imaginary Invalid," Waimea Community Theatre performs the Molire comedy, suitable for all ages, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Parker School Auditorium; $10*. (808) 885-5818.

"Standing in the Shadows of Motown," PG-rated documentary based on the true story of the Funk Brothers' recording career, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

3rd annual "Come With Aloha" Ho'olaulea, with live entertainment, craft and food booths, rock-climbing and keiki activities, 1:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, UH-Hilo campus; free. (808) 974-7499.

Superstars of Reggae Tour 2003, including performances by Inner Circle and Ky-mani Marley, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (gates open at 5:30 p.m.), Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo; $30 general, $25 advance. (808) 961-0651.

Blessing of Ikua Purdy Heroic Monument, with a formal pule (prayer), chanting, singing, dancing and a ho'okupu presentation, 2 p.m. Sunday, Parker Ranch Center, Waimea; free, and guests are encouraged to bring lei for the statue. Also a no-host barbeque reception at Parker Ranch Grill. (808) 887-6059.

"Easter Island Prehistory: Success or Suicide?" slide presentation by Terry Hunt's research on Rapa Nui's past, part of the "After Dark in the Park" series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

"West Side Story," presented by Stevenson School Players from Pebble Beach, Calif., 7 p.m. Thursday through March 1, Hawaii Preparatory Academy; $7*. (831) 626-5333.

MAUI

"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.

3rd annual Festival of Drums, drums from around the world with exhibits and cultural demonstrations, 11:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

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.

Whale-watching, introductory talk from a naturalist from Pacific Whale Foundation and opportunity to sight whales, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wailea Ocean Path Shoreline at Maui Outrigger Hotel; free. (808) 249-5311.

"Whale Talk Story," interactive lecture on everything you want to know about humpback whales, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 726 S. Kihei Rd.; free. (808) 879-2818.

"Sharks and Rays of Hawai'i," Jerry Crow of Waikiki Aquarium describes the variety of sharks and rays and how researchers study them, part of the "Sea Talks" series, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Aquarium, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea; free. (808) 270-7086.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; "Producer's Package" with VIP seating and backstage tour: $65; general admission $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

Cerro Negro, flamenco and rumba, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Student Lounge lawn, Maui Community College; free. On O'ahu: 524-8416.

"El Crimen del Padre Amoro," R-rated film about a young priest who falls in love with a teenage girl, in Spanish with English subtitles, 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.

MOLOKA'I

"Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai," showing of the documentary on the life of pioneer professional women's surfing legend Rell Sunn, with personal appearances by the filmmakers Charlotte Lagarde and Lisa Denker, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kaunakakai School Cafeteria; free.

KAUA'I

Terrance Simien and His Mallet Playboys, Cajun and zydeco concert, 7 p.m. today, Performing Arts Center, Kaua'i Community College; $20*. (808) 245-7464.

"Pvt Wars," three GIs recover at an Army mental hospital, comedy production by the Kaua'i Community Players, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Kilauea Theater; $12* general, $10* advance. (808) 245-7700.

Superstars of Reggae Tour 2003, including performances by Inner Circle and Ky-mani Marley, 5 p.m. Sunday (gates open at 4 p.m.), Kukui Grove Park, Lihu'e; $30 general, $25 advance. (808) 245-9527.