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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 19, 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

"Monster," R-rated film, starring Oscar winner Charlize Theron, is based on the true story of a Florida prostitute convicted of murdering six of her clients, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday; also 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Kuhio Day Arts and Crafts Fair, with arts and crafts, baked goods and candies, entertainment and dance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua, Kona; free admission. (808) 329-1877

Palace Concert, performance by the Merrie Monarch Glee Club and the Hulihe'e Palace Band honors Prince Kuhio and Queen Ka'ahumanu, 4 p.m. Sunday, oceanside lanai, Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua, Kona; free. (808) 329-1877

Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko, series continues with a performance by kumu hula Puanani Crumb's group, Halau O Hilo Hanakahi, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, pa hula platform, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; also traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts demonstrations, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery; free events (park admission may apply). (808) 967-8222.

"Wekiu Bug Baseline Monitoring," Greg Brenner shares information on protecting and restoring the habitat for this rare insect found at the construction site of the Outrigger Telescope Project, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Voices and Organ: Sacred Classics," performance of the Kona Symphony Chorus with soloists from UH-Hilo, 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Michael's Church, Kona; $20. (808) 334-9880.

"A Moving Picture of Asia," three-day festival of films from China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, ongoing, rotating showings at various times in the afternoon and evenings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, UH-Hilo's University Classroom Building; $20 pass for all eight films or $5 per film. (808) 959-9625.

"The Lei of Pele and Hi'iaka" Marie McDonald, author and teacher, explains the lei mentioned in the traditional Hawaiian chant, "Pele and Hi'iaka," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

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, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Da 'Ukulele Boyz, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka and Friends, 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Don, Brian & Damien, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian & Don, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

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.

"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.

"Chi," 40-member company from Shanghai fuses acrobatics with martial arts, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, $25* and $10*. (808) 242-7469.

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 Herb Ota on 'ukelele, 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.

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.

"The Company," rated PG-13, ensemble piece by Robert Altman explores the art of dance with performances by the Joffrey Ballet, 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 from Keoni & Company and Bart Bascone, 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.

Stars of the Moscow State Circus, animal-free circus with clowns, motorcycle team and the members of the Wallenda family, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, War Memorial and Convention Hall, Lihu'e, $20 general, $25 preferred and $30 VIP seating. (877) 750-4400.

Malani Bilyeu, contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.

Mike Young performs in E Kanikapila Kakou series, 6 p.m. Monday, Island School auditorium, Puhi; $1 donation requested. More shows, with different performers, follow each Monday through May 3. (808) 245-2733.