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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 7, 2004

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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

"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Shakespeare classic performed Jerry Tracy and Jennifer York and the Aloha Performing Arts Co., 7:30 p.m. today and and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $10*. (808) 322-2122.

Lei-making Workshop, Loke Kamanu teaches lei haku and lei poepoe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; $40 includes supplies. (808) 967-8222.

"Too Marvelous for Words," the Volcano Festival Chorus performs songs by Johnny Mercer under the direction of Tom McAlexander, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Volcano; $8*. (808) 967-8222.

"You're the Tops, Mom!" the Kona Symphony Chorus and Orchestra and members of the UH-Hilo Dance Ensemble perform Cole Porter melodies, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hilton Waikoloa Grand Ballroom; $30. (808) 334-9880.

"The Barbarian Invasions," R-rated film about a son and father who bond in a crisis, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 14-16 and 7:30 p.m. May 19; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

"Is There Hope for the Hawaiian Monk Seal?" Bill Gilmartin shares his insights on seal biology and recovery potential, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

Jazz Getaway, Ken Peplowski on clarinet and tenor saxophone is joined by guitarist Howard Alden and local performers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Honoka'a People's Theatre; additional performances at the Hamakua Music Festival continue 7 p.m. May 14-15 and 3 p.m. Sunday with various jazz artists; tickets $30 and $20 benefit music education. Call for reservations and schedule: (808) 775-3378.

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.

"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.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50 with 20 percent discount for kama'aina. (808) 667-4727.

Eldar Djangirov, concert of jazz piano music, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $24. (808) 242-7469.

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

10th anniversary Lu'au, Hawaiian-style dinner with hula and a performance by the Sons of Hawai'i, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, presentation of the "Lei of Distinction Award" to Tadashi Sato and Keali'i Reichel and screening of Eddie Kamae's feature-length documentary, "Sons of Hawai'i," lu'au at the A&B Amphitheater, presentation and film in the Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Kenny Loggins, singer-songwriter in concert, with opener Hapa, 7 p.m. Sunday (special cocktails, dinner items and lei available for sale at 5:30 p.m.),

A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $55, $45, $35. (808) 242-7469.

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. Also, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Blue Lagoon, Lahaina, $5 cover charge. (808) 661-8141.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack-key Guitar Concert Series, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guests Kevin and Ikaika Brown, 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.

" '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.

"Touching the Void," unrated documentary adaptation of Joe Simpson's book about his life-threatening mountain climbing experiences in Peru, 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 Te Tiare Patitifa in the lower courtyard and guitarist Bart Bascone in the East Wing, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

8th annual Rhythm & Blues Mele 2004, with Chicago Reunion Blues Band, Sonny Landreth and the Eric Sardinas Trio, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (doors open 7 p.m.), Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $40, $35 and $30. (808) 242-7469.

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.

"Under the Stars Musical Potpourri," with themed music and dancing and dinner to benefit the new Children's Garden, 4:30 p.m. today (western music and barbecue) and tomorrow (South American theme), Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Garden, Kilauea, Kaua'i; $80 per night. (808) 828-0525.

8th annual Rhythm & Blues Mele 2004, with Chicago Reunion Blues Band, Sonny Landreth and the Eric Sardinas Trio, 6 p.m. Wednesday (doors open 5 p.m.), Kaua'i Memorial Theater, Lihu'e; $30 advance, $35 at the door. (808) 337-9234.