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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 11, 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

"Raising Victor Vargas," the story of love in the Lower East Side of New York, rated R, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

"Much Ado About Nothing," presented by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today, Kalakaua Park, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 26; free. (808) 935-9155.

Pana'ewa Zoo's Family Fun Day, 25th anniversary celebration with keiki games, clowns, musical entertainment, food booths and zoo tours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo; free. (808) 959-9233.

"E Ho'omau I Ka Po'ohala: Carry on the Virtues," 22nd annual Kilauea Cultural Festival with hula, Hawaiian music, craft demonstrations and hands-on activities, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6011.

Festival of Hawaiian Chant, music by Uluwehi Guerrero, Heli Silva and the Ululoa Serenaders followed by dinner and champagne reception, 3 p.m. Saturday, Kona Village Resort; $65 to benefit He Kula Na Mea Hawai'i. (808) 929-8700.

Ufonia, instrumental trio in a concert featuring contemporary classical, jazz, new age and ethnic music, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater; $11 general, $10 advance. (808) 967-8222.

Jordan Segundo, performance by "American Idol" contestant, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pahoa Public Library; also, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hilo Public Library; free. Call on O'ahu: 831-6878.

"A Geologist's Adventures at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory," Wendell Duffield shares his experiences at the observatory, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

Hawai'i Jaycees Jam, annual benefit with entertainment by DisguyZ and Tani Lynn Fujimoto, 11 a.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free admission. (808) 242-7469.

Keiki Hula Festival, 5th annual event featuring keiki hula halau, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

Friends of Moku'ula Island Fundraiser, lu'au dinner, silent auction, and entertainment by Owana Salazar, Raiatea Helm and Nathan Aweau, 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Old Lahaina Lu'au grounds; $75. (808) 661-3659.

Kohala, guitar trio in concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*. (808) 242-7469.

Kapalua Seafood Festival, with gourmet dishes from 16 island chefs and entertainment by Jake Shimabukuro, 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Garden Pavilion,

Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $130 general, $99 kama'aina. 808-669-0244.

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, 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.

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

"Nisei," Covenant Dance Theater presents a homage to World War II Japanese veterans, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35 and $25*. (808) 242-7469.

Classical Guitar Master Class, students learn playing techniques from Benjamin Verdery of Ufonia, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Wednesday through July 22, St. Theresa Church, Kihea; $20 noncredit auditing fee to observe the class in training. E-mail for information: benverdery@aol.com.

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

"L'augerge Espagnole," R-rated film about a young man coming of age in a multicultural society, in English, French, Spanish, Catalan and Danish 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.

Ufonia, instrumental trio in a concert featuring contemporary classical, jazz, new age and ethnic music, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Makawao Union Church; donations accepted. (808) 579-9261.

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 and demonstrations, pupu and hula, sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-4567.

KAUA'I

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 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.

Art Reception, mobile installation of lanterns and bamboo by Don Toschi, with entertainment by Misty Palms, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Dude Internet Hut; free. 808-822-3833.

Whole World Theatre, improv comedy troupe, dinner 5 p.m., show 7 p.m. Thursdays, Hukilau Lanai, Wailua; $60* dinner and show, $25* show only with kama'aina discounts available. (808) 822-0600.