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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 29, 2005

Neighbor Islands

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

"Born Into Brothels," R-rated documentary about children from Calcutta's red-light district as recorded on film by the children themselves, 2004 Academy Award winner for best documentary, 7:30 pm. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $6*. (808) 934-7777.

Feather Lei Display, celebrate Lei Day by viewing the work of Lei Hulu of Hilo and kumu Doreen Henderson and her students, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Lyman Museum, Hilo; free admission to all museum exhibits for Smithsonian Magazine subscribers with Museum Day card or $8 kama'aina, $10 general on Saturday; free admission to lei exhibit and demonstrations for everyone on Sunday. (808) 935-5021.

May Day/Lei Day Festival, films, silent auction, lei making contest, entertainment by Darlene Ahuna, Brittni Paiva, Aukahi Pride and Leilehua Yuen and Kaliko Beamer-Trapp, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; free. (808) 934-7777.

Melveen Leed in concert, jazz, pop, country and traditional Hawaiian music with backup by George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, 6 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $15*. (808) 934-70110.

Car Care Academy, Trisha Hessinger gives advice on prolonging the life of your vehicle, saving money on gas, car safety and maintenance, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Firestone Tire & Service Center, Kona; free. (808) 329-2488.

"Movies Under the Stars," 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.

"Jazz Getaway," 12th annual Hamakua Music Festival featuring performances by local and Mainland jazz musicians, begins 7 p.m. Thursday with Roberta Gambarini and the Jeff Hamilton Trio, Honoka'a People's Theatre; continues May 6-8; $30* (fund-raiser for music education). For a complete schedule and tickets, see www.hamakuamusicfestival.org or call (808) 775-3378.

MAUI

"Lahaina's Whaling Days & Whales Today," historical artifacts and interactive exhibits, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Old Lahaina Courthouse; free. (808) 661-1959.

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & friends, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30-6 p.m. Sundays; Jarret Robak, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays; Crazy Fingers, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

"The Upside of Anger," R-rated film starring Kevin Costner and Joan Allen about family resilience, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Ulupalakua Thing! 13th annual exhibition of Maui agriculture with cooking and floral demonstrations, lei making, culinary and plant competitions, farmers' market and musical entertainment including Willie K and Eric Gilliom, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Tedeschi Vineyards and 'Ulupalakua Ranch; $20*. (888) 808-1036.

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

Sue Ann Loudon: Celebrating 40 Years of Inspiration, former students and colleagues honor Baldwin High's drama teacher, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Miss Ke Ala O Ka Malamalama, fourth annual pageant of gender illusionists, sponsored by and a benefit for the Maui AIDS Foundation, 8 p.m. Saturday, 'Iao Theater; audience encouraged to wear costumes for prizes; $15 tickets include an after-party at Manana Garage. (808) 244-8680.

Spring Craft Fair, hand-crafted gift items for Mom and more, sponsored by Ben Franklin stores, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku; free admission.

"Monumental," film about David Brower, American environmentalist, 3, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10, to benefit the Maui chapter of the Sierra Club (Maui Film Festival Passports not valid for this screening). (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Lei of Stars, May Day celebration for the family with performances by Emma Veary and her daughter Robin, Anthony Natividad, the Maui Concert Youth and Boys Choruses, Kamehameha Maui Orchestra, 4 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25*, $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Sunset Jazz, an evening of music from a rotating roster of performers, 5-8 p.m. Sundays, Whalers Village center stage; free. (808) 661-4567.

Willie K, performance by the Grammy-nominated singer, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299.

The Brothers Cazimero, Maui's Lei Day performance by the Na Hoku winning duo and Robert's hula halau, which won this year's Merrie Monarch overall competition, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $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 Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Cyril Pahinui, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; $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.

"Bride and Prejudice," Hollywood meets Bollywood in a PG-13 love story, 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.

Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.

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.

"The Legend of Kaulula'au," Moses Goods III in a one-man play that tells the Hawaiian myth, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (check-in 7 p.m.), The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $30 general, $27 kama'aina. (888) 808-1055.

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.