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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 3, 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

Sneak Previews and Test Screenings: "Blind Faith," a 22-minute documentary, and "The Streetsweeper," a feature film about an opera singer's promise to his dying wife, will be screened; directors/producers Donnie Eichar ("Blind Faith") and James Hill ("Streets-weeper") will ask for audience response, 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $8 for both films. (808) 322-2122.

Fall Family Fun Day, celebrating the 5th birthday of Namaste, the white Bengal tiger, with clowns, keiki games, petting zoo, crafts, food booths and a country band concert, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo; free. (808) 959-9233.

Cinema from Africa and the Diaspora, series of independent productions focusing on contemporary Black American and African perspectives, third in the series: "Quand Les Etoiles Recontrent La Mer (When the Stars Meet the Sea)," in French and Malagasy with English subtitles, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Upper Campus Building 100, UH-Hilo; $3*. (808) 974-7524.

Natural Vibrations Release Party, reggae group debuts its new CD "The Circle," 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Uncle Mikey's, Hilo; (808) 933-2667.

MAUI

Tradition of Family Aloha, 2003 Maui County Fair, entertainment, rides, arts and crafts and keiki activities, continues 5 p.m.-midnight today, Wailuku War Memorial Complex; repeats 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday; $3.50 general, $1.50 children 5-11. (808) 661-4567.

"Wide Angle," multimedia fashion show featuring local designers, video, music and dance, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $23. (808) 242-7469.

Mini Jazz Symposium, performances by Roger Grubaugh, James Warren and Eldar Djangirov, free use of the swimming pool and sauna, refreshments, sponsored by Ebb & Flow Arts, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Studio Maluhia; $40 in advance, $50 at the door. (808) 876-1854.

Agape Choir, original gospel music from 160 voices and a seven-piece band, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

LANA'I

Aloha Festivals Cultural Expo, songs, dances and costumes of Japan, Okinawa, Korea, China and the Philippines, plus Hawaiian music, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Lodge at Koele, Great Hall; free. (808) 565-8181.

KAUA'I

Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony, music, dance and appearance by the royal court, 4 p.m. Thursday, Hyatt Regency Kauai, Koloa; free. (808) 742-1234.

Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony Lu'au, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Hyatt Regency Kauai, Koloa; $60. (808) 742-1234.