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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 6, 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

"Jazz Getaway," 12th annual Hamakua Music Festival featuring performances from local and Mainland jazz musicians, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Honoka'a People's Theatre; $25 advance, $30 at the door for today and Saturday; also, "Great Ladies of Jazz," 3 p.m. Sunday, Fairmont Orchid's Grande Ballroom, Kohala; $50*; a fund-raiser for music education. For a complete schedule and tickets see www.hamakuamusicfestival.org or call (808) 775-3378.

Da Augie T. Maddah's Day Comedy Show, 8 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; $18*. (808) 934-7010.

Te Vaka, Polynesian music by musicians and dancers from New Zealand led by songwriter Opetaia Foa'i, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30, $35, $40. (808) 885-6868.

Stepping Into the Future, families can create concrete home and garden stepping stones for mothers, aunts, grandmothers and friends with forms, cement and a selection of decorations for the stones; participants may also bring personal items to add to their design, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant's parking lot, Waimea; $40*, a benefit for the Montessori Education Center of Hawai'i. To pre-order stones, call (808) 885-6867.

May Day Ho'olaule'a, celebration of Lei Day with Hawaiian historical and cultural displays and activities, entertainment, games, prizes and food booths, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Waikoloa Kings' Shops; free admission. (808) 886-8811.

"Gathering the Forgotten Voices," talk by Elizabeth Bryson on the oral history of the development of the Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

Jonny Lang and his band, 9th annual Hawaiian Islands Rhythm & Blues Mele, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 5 p.m.), Kona Brewing Company's Brewhouse Oasis; $40*. (808) 334-2729, (808) 334-1133.

MAUI

"The Legend of Kaulula'au," one-man, nine-character Hawaiian play written by Keali'iwahine Hokoana and starring Moses Goods III, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $18*. (808) 242-7469.

Jonny Lang and his band, with Gail Swanson opening, 9th annual Hawaiian Islands Rhythm & Blues Mele, 7:30 p.m. today (doors open at 7), Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35, $40, $45. (808) 242-7469.

32nd annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair, crafters, food booths, entertainment, classic car show, chili cook-off, keiki games and game room for teens, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, school grounds; $3 admission to benefit the school's financial aid fund. (808) 573-0068.

The Wailers, reggae, plus opening acts Marty Dread and Ekolu, 5 p.m. Saturday (gates open at 4 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30*. (808) 242-7469.

7th annual Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship Pageant, crowning of the 2005 queen with folk dances, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $18. (808) 242-7469.

Mother's Day Matinee Performance of " 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 3 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 2 p.m.), Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $35 kama'aina rate with one child under 12 admitted free with each paid adult (no passes). Reservations required: (808) 661-9913.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Martin 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.

KAUA'I

Da Augie T. Maddah's Day Comedy Show, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show and cocktails only at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Beach Resort, Kapa'a; dinner show $40; cocktails show $15. (808) 823-6000.

Honolulu Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College's Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $30*. (808) 245-7464.

Jonny Lang and his band, 9th annual Hawaiian Islands Rhythm & Blues Mele, 7 p.m. Wednesday (doors open at 6 p.m.), Kaua'i Memorial Convention Hall; $40. (808) 337-9234.