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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 2, 2007

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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

3rd annual Girls' Day Diva Festival, food samplings, merchandise booths, and performance by A Touch of Gold, 5 p.m. today, UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center; $30. (808) 974-7310, www.artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.

Earthquake Seminar, presentations on how to protect your home and family from earthquake damage with lessons learned from the Oct. 15, 2006 quake, 6 p.m. today, North Hawai'i Education and Research Center, Honoka'a; free. (808) 974-7631.

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au, 6 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*. Reservations: (808) 930-4900.

"The Foreigner," comedy by Larry Shue presented by the Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network, 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Volcano; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 17; $12*. (808) 982-7344.

Modern Origami Marvels, series of classes led by Deb Discoe on the Japanese art of paper-folding, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library, Waimea; repeats the first Saturday of each month through July 7; this week, Japanese Envelope-folding; free. (808) 887-6067.

" 'Imiloa Image of the Day," Richard Crowe talks about a new daily feature from the astronomy center, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Notes on a Scandal," R-rated film starring Cate Blanchett and Dame Judi Dench about a poisonous friendship between an older and younger teacher, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; $7*. (808) 934-7010.

Latif Bolat Ensemble, Turkish Sufi mystic music, poetry, stories and images of the Wandering Dervishes, lecture 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $10-12. (808) 961-5711. Also, lecture 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. Sunday, Hi'iaka House, Volcano; $10-12. (808) 967-8294.

Leon Russell, rock 'n' roll concert, 8 p.m. Saturday (doors open 7 p.m.), Palace Theatre, Hilo; $50 advance, $55 at the door. (808) 545-2980, (888) 878-2378, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

'Imiloa Community Day, tours of the facility and its landscaping, planetarium shows, viewing of the new exhibit, "Science on a Sphere," theatrical performances, cultural demonstrations, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, Hilo; free. (808) 969-9705, www.imiloahawaii.org.

Tiempo Libre, Cuban and salsa band concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $40, $45. (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.

Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge. (808) 886-1234.

"Grilling Under the Stars — A Brewers' Pa'ina," outdoor food tasting stations with foods created by Lucy Saunders and Daryll Hersche featuring beer as an ingredient and paired with beers from the Kona Brewing Co., 6-9 p.m. Thursday Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, Big Island; a pre-festival event to the Kona Brewers Festival which begins March 10; $45. Tickets: (808) 324-2554, festival information: (808) 331-3033.

David Gomes, slack-key, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge. (808) 885-6622.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays; JD & Friends, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, vegetarian 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays; Scotty Rotten, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; JD on the Rocks, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian, Roy and Kawika, 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and TBA, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays; Kawika Lum Ho and Friends, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka & Friends, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Roy, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and An Den, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Braddah Brian and Roy, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions 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-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.

Benoit Jazz Works, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Moana Bakery & Café, Pa'ia; also, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays and Thursdays, Ma'alaea Grill; and with Tom Conway, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulligan's On the Blue, Wailea. No cover charges.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays-Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Carroll Brothers, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; repeats 6:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; general admission: $49.50*, premium seating: $59.50*; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $69.50*. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

Tiempo Libre, Latin and salsa band from Miami in concert with dancing, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35 day of show. (808) 242-7469.

Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Evan Shulman, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Kawika Lum Ho, contemporary Hawaiian, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

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

"Face of America: Hawai'i," hula under the direction of Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele and Nalani Kanaka'ole and contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music from Keali'i Reichel and Ledward Ka'apana, with video and images of Hawai'i parks, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10, $30, $40. (808) 242-7469.

Kolohe Fest, reggae music from Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, Midnite, Humble Soul, Marty Dread, Native Elements, Ten Feet, BET, Inna Vision and others, 2 p.m. Sunday (gates open at 1 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35 advance, $42 day of show. (808) 242-7469.

Baldwin High School Band Concert, students perform, 7 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Lahainaluna High School Band Concert, students perform, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

"Becket," restored 35mm print of the classic starring Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton and John Gielgud based on the story of England's King Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

The David Choy Quartet, with Bob Harrison on bass, Gene Argel on piano, David Choy on saxophone and Jerry Davis on drums, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Unisan Sushi Bar and Grill, Wailuku; no cover. (808) 244-4500.

"Kyogen: On the Go!" comic mini-performance and workshop, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Wailuku Public Library; free. (808) 243-5766.

Descendance, world dance trope with Australian Aboriginal and the Torres Strait Islands, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $20*, $30*. (808) 242-7469.

"Night of 100 Nellies," The Nellie Olesons perform campy adult comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; suitable for adults and older teens; $20. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Sidekicks, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturdays through Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Aloha Friday, 4:30-7 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali Trio, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays; Jonah Cummings, 7-10 p.m. Mondays; Hanalei Hula Night, 7-9:30 p.m.Tuesdays; Alan Thomas, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.

Waimea Town Celebration, entertainment, crafts, food booths, canoe race, 'ukulele contest, hat lei and ice cream eating contest, silent auction, 5-11:30 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Waimea Sugar Mill; free admission. (808) 337-1005, www.wkbpa.org.

Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; Pau Hana, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday; Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; EZ Livin', 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays presented by the Kaua'i Community Players, 7 p.m. today, KAPA Rehearsal Space & Theater, Puhi; repeats 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through March 11; no child under 7 admitted; $15*. Reservations required: (808) 245-7700.

Leon Russell, rock and roll concert, 6 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 5 p.m.), Kilohana Plantation, Lihu'e; $40 advance, $45 at the door, $55 reserved gold circle. (808) 337-9234, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

Ola Na Kupuna, concert with Dennis and David Kamakahi, hula and music, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $25 advance, $35 at the door, fundraiser for island kupuna. (808) 246-8899.

E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, weekly concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School; this week, Dennis and David Kamakahi perform with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.