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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 12, 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

"We Art 'Ohana," CD release party, 5-8 p.m. today, Wailoa Center for the Arts, Hilo; free.

"The Music Man," classic musical about small-town America, presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, held over for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15*. (808) 322-9924.

'Ukelele and Slack-key Masters Dennis and David Kamakahi, Gordon Mark, Jeff Peterson, Ledward Ka'apana and Chris Kamaka perform Hawaiian, classical, jazz and pop music, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre; $30, $35 and $40. (808) 885-6868.

Jumble Sale, collectibles, used items, Marshallese shell art and jewelry, homemade food and gift items, games and food booths, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, St. James' Episcopal Church, Waimea; free admission. (808) 885-4923.

Garden Tour of Native Plants, featuring crops such as taro, sweet potatoes and breadfruit, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Mamalahoa Highway, Kona; free. (808) 323-3318.

"Returning to the Source," Debashi Bhattacharya on the Indian slide guitar, with guests Ledward Ka'apana and Alan Akaka, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kahilu Theatre; $25, $30 and $35. (808) 885-6868.

"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.

"The Amazing Sandy Beaches of Hawai'i," talk by geologist Chuck Biay on the Big Island's beaches, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

Jon Nakamatsu, Van Cliburn gold medalist pianist in concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, University of Hawai'i-Hilo Theater. $15*. (808) 974-7310.

MAUI

"Hula O Na Keiki," 14th annual children's solo hula competition among Island, Mainland and Japan halau, with crafts, music and entertainment, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Saturday, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; daytime craft fair free, evening competition $12* general, $20 reserved seating, $25 premium seating. (808) 661-0011.

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-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, 6-9 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Da 'Ukulele Boyz, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka and Friends, 6-9 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6-9 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Roy, Brian & Damien, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian & Roy, 6-9 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, Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-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 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-Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, The Willy's, 10-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

6th annual Hana Ho'olaule'a, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian crafts, demonstrations, music, hula, food booths, farmers' market, flowers, silent auction, prizes and keiki games, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hana Cultural Center grounds; free. (808) 248-8622.

Paul Taylor Dance Company, modern dance troupe in concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $18* and $30*. (808) 242-7469.

"Maui On Tap II," dance performance by Maui Tap Experience 2004, 7 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20. (808) 242-7469.

David Sedaris, author and radio commentator reads and talks about his comical, moment-of-life essays, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25, $30, $35, $40. (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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Keoki Kahumoku on 'ukulele, 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.

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, (877) 688-4800.

"Silver City," John Sayles' R-rated "Old West" detective story with an ensemble cast, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays; 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: Darryl 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.

Jon Nakamatsu, Van Cliburn gold medalist pianist in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $20*. (808) 245-7464.