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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 13, 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.

The Palace Theater in Hilo features "Turtles Can Fly," a drama that takes place in a Kurdish refugee camp. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi and shown in Kurdish with English subtitles, this award-winning film is not rated.
BIG ISLAND

Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona Festival, with lauhala crafts and vendor tables, 8:30 a.m. today-Saturday, Kona Village Resort; free admission. Reservations: (808) 325-5555.

"Turtles Can Fly," un-rated film in Kurdish with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Monday-Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $6*. (808) 934-7777.

Guided Tour, learn about ma'o hau hele and other Hawaiian plants, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Mamalahoa Highway, Kona; free. (808) 323-3318.

Lei-Making for Beginners, introductory workshop with Loke Kamanu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; 13 and older; $40 includes materials. Register: (808) 967-8222.

"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.

"Hawaiian Honeycreepers, Mosquitoes and Disease: An Evolving Story," part of After Dark in the Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $1 donation, park entry fees may apply. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD on the Rocks, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; Kilohana, 2:30-5 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 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; 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.

Te Vaka, Polynesian music and dance, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$28*. (808) 242-7469.

Mark Farina, mushroom jazz tour, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; 21 and older; $20*. (877) 87-GROOVE.

5th Annual Maui Matsuri Festival, with manga drawing contest, food, crafts, o-bon dancing, taiko drumming and Kikaida, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Maui Community College courtyard; free. (808) 283-9999, (808) 870-8047.

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

Maui Academy of Performing Arts Spring Dance Extravaganza, jazz, tap and hip-hop, 2 p.m. Saturday and "Sleeping Beauty" ballet, 2 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20* both shows, $14* one show. (808) 242-7469.

"The Queen of Comedy on Tour: Ang Tanging Ina Sa Amerika!," with Filipino comedienne AiAi Delas Alas, 7 p.m. Saturday, HP Baldwin Auditorium; $40-$60. 349-8201, 221-0523, 393-7000.

Ebb & Flow Arts "North South East West" Festival, music for solo organ and solo piano, 3 p.m. Sunday, Studio Maluhia, Waihe'e; $5. (808) 876-1854.

Maui Classic Music Festival 2005, "From Russia with Love," 4 p.m. Sunday and "A Night of Romance," 7:30 p.m. Monday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$33. (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.

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, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest David Kahiapo, 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.

"Melinda and Melinda," PG-13-rated Woody Allen film, 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.

An Evening with Ram Dass and Dr. Wayne Dyer, benefit sponsored by Unity Church of Maui, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25-$100. (808) 242-7469.

"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.

Walter J. Smith Memorial Regatta, cheer on Kaua'i paddlers, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wailua River Park; free. (808) 822-9122, (808) 822-0647.