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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, February 11, 2005

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

Chinese New Year Festival, lion dance, firecrackers and blessing at the Kress Building, 9 a.m. Saturday; festival with cooking demonstrations, craft fair, food booths at Kalakaua Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Hilo; free admission. (808) 933-9772.

"Love the Arts," an evening of gourmet hors d'oeuvres, wines, cheeses and deserts, live music and silent auction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center's Niaulani campus; $30, to benefit the programs of the center. Tickets; (808) 967-8222.

Facing Mekka: Rennie Harris Puremovement presents hip-hop and jive dance performance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30, $35 and $40. (808) 885-6868.

"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.

"Underwater History," talk by Hans Van Tilburg on shipwrecks in the Hawaiian Islands, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

"The Sound of Music," musical presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, premiering 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 13; $12, $15. (808) 322-9924.

MAUI

"Lahaina's Whaling Days & Whales Today," historical artifacts and interactive exhibits, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through April 30, 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. (808) 661-4495.

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.

Cerro Negro, Spanish guitars, Latin percussion, jazz vocals and flamenco music, 7 p.m. today at the Hana Arts Community Concert, Wananalua Church, Hana, $5 donation requested; also, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Makawao Library; 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Banyan Tree; 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center; 5 p.m. Sunday, Sunset Jazz at Whalers Village; and noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Maui Community College's student lounge. All except the Hana event are free. Call on O'ahu 524-8416.

Keali'i Reichel, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music concert by the Grammy Award nominee, 7:30 p.m. today, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $30* and $38*. (808) 242-7469.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; 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.

"The Legend of Kaulula'au," Moses Goods III in a one-man play that tells the Hawaiian myth, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays (check-in half hour before play times), The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $30 general, $27 kama'aina. (888) 808-1055.

Jason Mraz and Makana, concert of acoustic guitar and vocals with guest Tristan Prettyman, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20, $22.50 and $27.50. (808) 242-7469.

"Shortcut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela," unrated film in Hindi with English subtitles about the spiritual festival held in India each year, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with filmmaker Nick Day in attendance, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 6 and 8:30 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.

" '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.

"The Motorcycle Diaries," R-rated road movie follows young ChÚ Guevara and his friend, 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 Hidden Messages in Water," Masaru Emoto talks about how water can be affected by human thoughts and words, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Maui Tropical Plantation, Wailuku; $30*. (808) 875-8820, www.emototickets.com.

Les Yeux Noirs, French sextet performs jazz and melodies from North Africa to Eastern Europe, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $18* and $25*. (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.

Cerro Negro, Spanish guitars, Latin percussion, jazz vocals and flamenco music, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Whaler's Brew and Pub, Lihu'e; $15. (808) 245-2000.