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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 6, 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 and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

Spiritually Incorrect II — Mind Bombs Against the Machine, Alan Clements performs in his spoken-word Burning Bush Tour, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $21*. (808) 322-2122. Also, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $21* . (808) 934-7010.

"You Somebody," pidgin musical comedy by Lee Cataluna and music by Keola Beamer, premieres 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; opening-night reception 5-7 p.m. today, $35 includes tickets to the show; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 22 and 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 8 and 15; $13*. (808) 967-8222.

Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center, presentation by Cheryl Braunstein on the programs planned by the center for its 2005 opening, 6 p.m. Saturday, with stargazing to follow, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring," R-rated film in Korean with English subtitles follows the seasons of life, 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jodo Mission, Hawi; free. (808) 889-6719.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Pa'auilo; free. (808) 775-7232.

Movies Under the Stars, adventure films 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops; Kohala Coast; $5, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

"Kona Coffee Days," performance by the Kona Historical Society tells the dramatic history of Japanese plantation workers, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $19.95 for dinner and reserved seating; $6 advance, $8 at the door for show only. (808) 322-2122.

"What the #$*! Do We Know?!," unrated film starring Marlee Matlin on how reality can easily unwind, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

UpCountry Drive-In Movie Theater, showing of "High Noon," "Ki Ho Alu" (short version of the documentary starring Keola Beamer, Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Ka'apana and Willie Nelson) and "Paniolo O Hawai'i," (directed by Edgy Lee), with live music and food booths, 7 p.m. today, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; $20 for car of four adults or bring your own blanket and pay $5 per person (bring FM radio for broadcast of the soundtracks). (808) 573-5530.

International Jazz, with performances by Eric Marienthal, Keahi Conjugacion, David Choy and Gabe Baltazar, Doug MacDonald and others, part of the 11th annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival, 7 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45, $35 and $20. (808) 242-7469.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Kahului; free. (808) 871-4732.

Wild Dolphin Day, with dolphin sand sculpting contest, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Keawakapu Beach, Ma'alaea; free. Also, a slide lecture, "Maui County's Wild Dolphins," presented by researchers at the Pacific Whale Foundation, 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Ocean Science Discovery Center, Ma'alaea; free. (808) 244-8391.

Meet the Artists, in-store appearances by Jimmie Hepp, Deborah Sawyer, Monica Sweet, Danny Braddix Jr., Bill Tully and Garry Palm, during the Maui Onion Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Martin & MacArthur, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-0088.

Maui Onion Festival, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, games, food booths and live entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. For a complete schedule of events, call (808) 661-4567 or visit www.whalersvillage.com.

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

Swingtime in Hawai'i, dancing to the music of a 17-piece big band with guest artists Melveen Leed, Jimmy Borges, Owana Salazar, Ginai and others, part of the 11th annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival, 7 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45, $35 and $20. (808) 242-7469.

Summer Picnic, sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui and Kumamoto Kenji Kai, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Ha'iku Community Center; $4 per family. (808) 283-4253, (808) 877-5558.

Spiritually Incorrect II — Mind Bombs Against the Machine, Alan Clements performs in his spoken-word Burning Bush Tour, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $22*. (808) 242-7469.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by Kevin Brown with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

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

Jack Johnson, acoustic guitar performance and showing of the surf film "A Brokedown Melody," and guest Donavon Frankenreiter, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; sold out, a benefit for Kokua Hawaii. (808) 242-7469.

"Super Size Me," unrated documentary on the effects of a fast-food diet, 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.

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; Cindy Combs, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 p.m. Sundays; Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Waimea; free. (808) 338-1847.

Kukui Grove Center Grand Reopening, Hawaiian blessing, entertainment by The Brothers Cazimero, Kapena and taiko drumming, food sampling and games, 1 p.m. Saturday followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. Saturday, at the center; free. (808) 245-7784.

Spiritually Incorrect II — Mind Bombs Against the Machine, Alan Clements performs in his spoken-word Burning Bush Tour, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Theater, Kilauea; $22*. (808) 828-0438.