Posted on: Friday, November 26, 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 and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

18th annual Volcano Village Art Studio Tour and Sale, visit the studios of hui artists including Ira Ono, Chiu Leong, Zeke Israel, Pam Barton and others, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, Volcano Village (pick up a map at any artist's studio); free admission. (808) 985-8979.

Nati Cano y Los Camperos Mariachi, music of Mexico, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kahilu Theatre; $30, $35, $40. (808) 885-6868.

Handel's "Messiah," Part I, performed by the Kona Symphony Chorus and eight-piece chamber orchestra, 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Michael's Church, Kona; $20. (808) 334-9880.

"Comets: Messengers from the Early Solar System," a Keck astronomy lecture by Mike Mumma, 7-8 p.m. Monday, Keck Observatory Headquarters, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7887.

"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.

"Tracing the Origins of Hawaiian Stone Tools," talk by Peter Mills on a new technique using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence to determine the source of stone artifacts, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

"How to Communicate with Animals," Jeri Ryan presents an introduction to human/animal communication and the emotional and spiritual nature of all animals, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, 78-6931 Walua Road, Kona; $25. Reservations: (808) 322-3322.

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.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, Crazy Fingers Duo, 10-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

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

Keola Beamer and R. Carlos Nakai, cross-cultural music with slack key guitar and Native American flute, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30 and $35. (808) 242-7469.

"Nutcracker," presentation by Ballet Hawaii with Amanda Schull and Joan Boada from the San Francisco Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*, $25*, $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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Ozzie Kotani, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; $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.

"Riding Giants," documentary on big name surfers and their search for bigger and better waves, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 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 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.

Nati Cano y Los Camperos Mariachi, the music of Mexico, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*, $18*, $28*. (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: 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.

"Fiddler on the Roof," community production of the Broadway musical, 7 p.m. today; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; repeats 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday; $12*. (808) 246-8985.

Hawaiian Protocol of Welcome, kumu hula Roselle F.K. Bailey presents a workshop for visitors, hospitality workers and students of Hawaiian culture, 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Lihu'e Neighborhood Center; $25 suggested donation to benefit Ka 'Imi Na'auao o Hawai'i Nei. (808) 822-0647, (808) 823-8464.