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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 9, 2004

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

"Tokyo Godfathers" PG-13 animated film about modern Japan directed by Satoshi Kon, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Tour of Native Plants, view one of the rarest plants in the world, the Kokia cookei or koki'o, possibly in bloom, and other Hawaiian plants and flowers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Mamalahoa Highway, Kona; free. (808) 323-3318.

Lei-Making I, Loke Kamanu leads an introductory workshop in creating a lei kui and lei wili, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; $40 includes all supplies; bring a dish for a potluck lunch. Registration: (808) 967-8222.

Visit the Easter Bunny, free photos for keiki, sweet treats, Hawaiian music and hula, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

"Songs for the Land and the People," singer-songwriter Howard Shapiro and friends present a evening of dance and music in honor of Earth Day, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

Merrie Monarch Festival, including hula show, 6 p.m. Wednesday (free); Miss Aloha Hula competition, 6 p.m. Thursday ($5); kahiko competition, 6 p.m. April 16 (sold out); 'auana competition, 6 p.m. April 17 (sold out); at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium. (808) 935-9168, www.merriemonarchfestival.org.

Russell Mauga CD Release Party, with performances by Kapena, Ka'u and Natives, shows at 6 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Uncle Mikey's Showroom, Hilo; $20 advance, $25 at the door. (808) 933-2667.

"Ndeysaan (The Price of Forgiveness)," 2002 Senegalese film in Wolof with English subtitles from director Mansour Sora Wade, the last film in the Cinema from Africa and the Diaspora series, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Upper Campus Building 100, University of Hawai'i-Hilo; $3*. (808) 974-7524.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Ernest Pua'a and Kawika Lum, 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Da 'Ukulele Boyz, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka and Friends, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Roy, Brian & Damien, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian & Roy, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with magic performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner at 5:15 and show at 8 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays through Thursdays; premium seating $79, general seating $69* and kama'aina rate $29. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.

Lehua Lounge, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Hawaiian entertainment: Cody Pueo Pata, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 665-4552.

Celebration of the Arts, lu'au dinner show with Don Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i, Maunalua and Kamakakehau Fernandez, 6-10 p.m. today, Aloha Garden Pavilion, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $75*. Also, Henry Kapono in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Garden Pavilion; $25. Visit www.celebrationofthearts.org for schedule. Reservations and information: (808) 669-6200.

Taishokoto Matsuri, Ms. Akiyo and Kinseiryu Ensemble perform on the traditional Japanese bowstring instrument, 6 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

"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.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, Ernest & Kawika, 10-midnight today and Mark Burnett & Mike, 10-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

Keiki Hula, rotating performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Night Club, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series, hosted by George Kahumoku with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, indoor amphitheater, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

Spring Band Concert, students at King Kekaulike High School perform, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Polynesian Dancing, rotating performances by local halau, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $75*; premium seating: $58*; general admission: $48*. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, 1-877-688-4800.

"City of God," R-rated film in Portuguese with English subtitles is the true story of a young man who escapes the streets of a Brazilian slum to become a photographer, 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.

WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art, music and refreshments with entertainment , 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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.

KAUA'I

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: 4-6 p.m. Fridays, Berto & Company and 9-11 p.m. Aloha Breeze, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

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; Cindy Combs, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 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 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.