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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 1, 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

"Oceans Apart, Islands Together," Celtic and Hawaiian songs, dances and stories performed by Jamie O'Brian, Jennifer Johnson, Daniel Ho and George Kahumoku, with guest Keoki Kahumoku, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu, Kona; $25*. (808) 322-2122.

"Shake Hands with the Devil," documentary about genocide in Rwanda, 7:30 pm. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, lecture about new discoveries, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Puna; free admission. (808) 966-9981.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Fukyojo, Ke'ei; free admission. (808) 323-2993.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kohala Hongwanji Mission, Hala'ula; free admission. (808) 775-7232.

American Music Gala, concert of brass instruments in the outdoor pavilion and a wind ensemble in the atrium, sponsored by the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Mauna Lani Bay Resort, Kohala; free. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org or (303) 221-2469.

Deep Impact, view the impact on Comet Tempel 1 by the spacecraft probe, with Rolf-Peter Kudritzki, and NASA's Todd May and Shari Asplund providing commentary during the event with video conferencing and real-time images from various telescopes, 6 p.m. Sunday, UH-Hilo UCB 100; free. (808) 932-2328.

Turtle Independence Day, release to the ocean of young honu that have been raised to maturity in the hotel's saltwater ponds, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala; free. (808) 885-6622.

3rd annual Independence Weekend Rodeo, parade, team sorting and double muggins, horse races, keiki pony rides, food booths, 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Parker Ranch Rodeo grounds; $6*. (808) 885-5669.

14th annual Rubber Duckie Race & 4th of July Extravaganza, individuals and organizations raise funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii by sponsoring rubber ducks in the race across Kings' Lake, with entertainment, keiki activities and fireworks after sundown, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (race at 3 p.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m.) Monday, Waikoloa Beach Resort; free, $5 donation to sponsor a duck. (808) 886-8111.

A Tribute to Iz, Island entertainers honor the memory of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole with performances and remembrances plus food booths, arts and crafts and family activities, 12:30-8 p.m. Monday, Hawaii Naniloa Resort's lawn, Hilo; free. (808) 969-3333.

Blast 2005, music and dance performances and fireworks display, sponsored by Hawai'i County Department of Parks and Recreation, 4-8 p.m. Monday, Mo'oheau Park Bandstand, Hilo; free. (808) 961-8706.

10th annual Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade, two grand marshals oversee floats, bands and other entries as they travel from Kona Kekuaokalani Gym down Ali'i Drive to Coconut Grove Marketplace, 5:30 p.m. Monday, with fireworks display at 8 p.m., Kona; free.

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.

"Downfall," German director Oliver Hirschbiegel's film about Hitler and the Third Reich, 6:30 Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

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.

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, 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 by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins at 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; kama'aina rate $29, general seating $69*, and premium seating $79. 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; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Guns & Roses," Makawao Paniolo Parade with pa'u riders, floats and mounted units, 9 a.m. Saturday, Baldwin Avenue from Veterans Center to Mayor Eddie Tam Memorial Complex on Makawao Avenue; free.

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

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jodo Mission, Lahaina; free admission. (808) 661-4304.

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

Deep Impact, multimedia presentation by Sharon Price, NASA's Mike Martin and astronomers Shadia Habbal, Jonathan Williams and James Armstrong on the impact on Comet Tempel 1 by the spacecraft probe, with running commentary on events and video conferencing from Haleakala and the Faulkes Telescope, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Maui Community College's Ka Lama Room 103; free. (808) 932-2328.

4th of July Family Fun Fest, magic shows, carnival games, entertainment, classic car show, keiki activities and prizes, noon-4 p.m. Monday, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-3271.

Old Fashioned 4th of July, children's carnival, 2 p.m. Monday, Campbell Park; Jamallad in a world-beat concert followed by Makana Argel and Donkey Punch playing blues and jazz, 6-7:30 p.m., library lawn; fireworks at 8 p.m. with viewing along Front Street, which will be closed to traffic 5-8:45 p.m.; free. (808) 667-9175.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299. Also, 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, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; $40 general, $30 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

"Millions," two brothers experience faith and miracles after finding millions of dollars that fell off a train, 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.

" '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*. Also, through Aug. 31, matinee performances for families, 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday; $48 general admission for one adult and one child ($28 for additional children, 17 and under). Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, 1-877-688-4800.

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 with Sherri Redo in the East Wing and Te Tiare Patitifa in the lower courtyard, 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.

LANA'I

Pineapple Festival, celebrating the island's plantation and ranch history and Maui County's centennial with food, craft and game booths, music and dance, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dole Park, Lana'i City; free. (808) 559-0197.

KAUA'I

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., and Aloha Breeze, 9-11 p.m. Fridays, 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.

Bon Dance, 7:15 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, West Kauai Hongwanji, Waimea; free admission. (808) 338-1847.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Higashi Hongwanji, Waimea; free admission. (808) 338-1847.

Mel Cabang, comedy act followed by karaoke by James Ahea Sr. and James Ahea Jr., 8:30 p.m. today, Hukilau Komedy Klub, Kaua'i Coast Resort; $17.50* . (808) 821-8829.