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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 23, 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

"Secret of the Cardboard Rocket," planetarium video show about two children who visit the planets in our solar system, 10 a.m. today-March 31, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, Hilo; show and tour of the exhibits: $14.50*, discounts for kama'aina. (808) 969-9703.

"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.

"Broadway — The 21st Century," musical review by youths from the Theater Arts Conservatory, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $20*, proceeds benefit the youth programs of the performance company. Tickets: (808) 982-8228.

"The Last King of Scotland," starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as Ugandan President Idi Amin, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; rated R; $7*. (808) 322-2122.

Sixth Annual Kona Chocolate Festival, tasting competition, food sampling, fondue fountain, champagne, wines and beers, dancing with music by Chis Yeaton and Salsa Latinos, chocolate body painting and silent auction, 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort; $55*, if available. www.konachocolate festival.com.

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.

"Coqui: The Noisy Invasion of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park," Kim Tavares talks about past and current efforts to control these alien invaders, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation plus park admission fees. (808) 985-6014.

Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge. (808) 886-1234.

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.

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.

Exodus Reggae Concert, with Inner Circle, Third World and Pam Hall, 6 p.m. today, Maui War Memorial Stadium; $30. 573-3115, www.exodusconcertseries.com.

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 charge.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays-Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. 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.

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-Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Asian Kings of Comedy, performances by Paul Ogata, Edwin San Juan, Shecky Wong and Kevin Shea, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $35. (808) 242-7469.

Generations, Hawaiian music concert with Dennis and David Kamakahi, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $30*. (808) 242-7469.

North South East West Festival, premiere of Emil Richards' multimedia work, "One On One," and performances other jazz works, 5 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Maui, Ha'iku; $8, sponsored by Ebb & Flow Arts. (808) 876-1854.

"Focus Green: Conversations on Climate Change," talk by Terry Tamminen, 6 p.m. Wednesday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free, donations accepted to benefit Maui Coastal Land Trust; sponsored by Dowling Co. (808) 242-7469.

"God Grew Tired of Us," documentary story of three boys from Sudan who learn about American culture, produced by Brad Pitt and narrated by Nicole Kidman, 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 Martin Pahinui, 6 and 8:30 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.

Wynonna Judd, country music star, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35, $45, $55, $65. (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-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.

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.

Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts, Hawaiian musical entertainment and hula, 7-10 p.m. today, Seaview Terrace at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, Po'ipu. Also, chant, dance and offering of gifts, 10 a.m. Saturday, Prince Kuhio Park, Lawa'i Road, Po'ipu, and cultural demonstrations, crafts and games, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Kauai; all events free. (808) 240-6369.

E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, weekly concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School; this week, Pilioha (Glenn Mayeda Jr., Gary "Kalehua" Krug Jr. and Kamuela Kimokeo) perform with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.