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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 5, 2004

Neighbor Islands

BIG ISLAND

The Harlem Gospel Choir's "Give Peace a Chance" tour visits three islands, beginning tonight at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo Theatre.
Juliet S. Kono reads from her book, "Ho'olulu Park and the Pepsodent Smile and other stories," 7 p.m. today, Volcano Art Center; free. (808) 967-8222.

Harlem Gospel Choir, part of the "Give Peace a Chance" world tour, 7:30 p.m. today, UH-Hilo Theatre; $18-$25. (808) 974-7310.

"The Music Man," classic American musical about small-town U.S.A., presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Co., 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15*, limited amount of $25 seats. (808) 322-9924.

"The Short Story: From Fact to Fiction," workshop by Juliet S. Kono, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Volcano Art Center; $60. (808) 967-8222.

"The Gin Game," Reader's Theatre rendition of the tragi-comedy by D.L. Coburn, 2:30-4 p.m. tomorrow, Aloha Theatre; free. (808) 322-9924.

"The Universe Tonight," presentation by Andy Adamson of the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope on the making of the modern infrared telescope, 6 p.m. tomorrow, The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy on Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"The Music & History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar," with guest musician Alan Akaka, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Volcano Art Center; free. (808) 967-8222.

Bud Light Winter Surfest 2004, with Eek-A-Mouse, Don Carlos, Ooklah the Moc, B.E.T. and Moemoea, 5 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 4 p.m.), Uncle Mikey's, Hilo; $25*. (808) 961-9187.

"Movies Under the Stars," adventure films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops; Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

Paul Taylor Dance Company, modern-dance ensemble in its 50th anniversary tour, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kahilu Theatre, $30-$40. (808) 885-6868.

"Navigating Change: Voyage to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands," After Dark in the Park, project by Polynesian Voyaging Society, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $1 donation, park entry fees may apply. (808) 985-6014.

"Maria Full of Grace," about a young woman who is a drug mule, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Annual Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute, performers include Dennis and David Kamakahi, Gordon Mark, Jeff Peterson, Led Ka'apana, Alan Akaka and Chris Kamaka, various workshops and prices, Thursday-Nov. 14, Kahilu Theatre. (808) 885-6868, kahilutheatre.org.

MAUI

Makana, Hawaiian slack-key guitarist, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25. (808) 242-7469.

Arbor Day Tree Give-Away, distribution of 1,000 free trees and shrubs with educational booths, giveaways, 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. (808) 249-2798.

"Cookin' in Ka'ahumanu," Bryan Ashlock, director of food and beverage and executive chef of the Sheraton Maui Resort, shares holiday ideas, 1 p.m. tomorrow, Macy's Ka'ahumanu; free. 945-5894 (O'ahu).

"Kamapua'a," stage production in the Hawaiian language by Ka Halau Hanakeaka, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$22. (808) 242-7469.

Harlem Gospel Choir, part of the "Give Peace a Chance" world tour, 5 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$25. (808) 242-7469.

Jon Nakamatsu, pianist, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$35. (808) 242-7469.

Weekly "Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert," show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest artist Daniel Ho, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

KAUA'I

Bud Light Winter Surfest 2004, with Don Carlos, Natural Vibrations and K1, 10 p.m. today (doors open at 9 p.m.), Aloha Beach Resort's Kuhio Lounge; $25*, for 21 and older. (808) 826-1626.

Harlem Gospel Choir, part of the "Give Peace a Chance" world tour, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $30*. (808) 245-7464.