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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, February 1, 2008

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

Shelter Belt in concert, with consider abraham; 12 p.m.; Feb. 1; University of Hawai'i-Hilo Campus Center; free; also, 9 p.m.; Feb. 2; Kope Kope Espresso Café, Hilo; $5 donation; www.beltcave.com.

Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, bluegrass, in concert; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1; Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $15; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org. Also, 7 p.m.; Feb. 2; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $25*; 808-322-2122, www.alohatheatre.com.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, honoring paniolo of Japanese descent, with activities, demonstrations and entertainment showcasing Japanese culture; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Feb. 2; Parker Ranch Center; free; 808-961-8706.

"Universe Tonight," presentation on the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility; 6 p.m.; Feb. 2; Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center; free; 808-961-2180, http://ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

James Cotton, Chicago bluesman, and his band, with opening act Willie K and the Maui Tribe Blues Band; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2; Palace Theater, Hilo; $45; 808-934-7010, www.hilopalace.com.

Family Science Night, talks about space and science, part of weeklong "Journey Through the Universe" educational program; 4-8 p.m.; Feb. 6; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center; free; tickets required: 808-974-2500, jharvey@gemini.edu.

Cyril Pahinui will teach two courses at University of Hawai'i-Hilo — one on ki ho'alu (slack-key guitar), and one on Hawaiian music appreciation; ki ho'alu class 4-5 p.m., music appreciation class 5:30-6:30 p.m.; both taught on six Tuesdays from Feb. 12 to March 18; ki ho'alu class $75, music appreciation class $50; registration: 808-974-7664.

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

Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth Hawaiian forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.

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

MAUI

Delilah and the House of Tarab, belly dancing with classical Middle Eastern music; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2; The Studio Maui, Ha'iku Marketplace; $25; 808-575-9390.

At Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:

  • "Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again," comic monologue by Wes "Scoop" Nisker, with the Mana'o Radio All-Star Orchestra; 7 p.m.; Feb. 1; McCoy Studio Theater; $20.

  • James Cotton, Chicago bluesman, and his band, with opening act Willie K and the Maui Tribe Blues Band; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1; Castle Theater; $38-$50.

  • Judy's Gang, more than 100 dancers perform tap and jazz numbers; 7 p.m.; Feb. 2; Castle Theater; $12*.

  • Jerry Santos in concert, with guests Hoku Zuttermeister and Barry Kimokeo; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2; McCoy Studio Theater; $30*.

  • Delilah and the House of Tarab, belly dancing with classical Middle Eastern music; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3; McCoy Studio Theater; $25.

    WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.

    KAUA'I

    Second annual All Angels Jazz Festival; Feb. 1-3; St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihu'e; 808-245-3796, www.stmichaels-kauai.org:

  • Ephraim Owens and the Paul English Quartet, with opening act the Kauai Jazz All-Stars; 7 p.m.; Feb. 1; $35.

  • David Caceres and the Paul English Trio, with opening act the Bruce Hamada Trio; 7 p.m.; Feb. 2; $35.

  • Jazz Mass services; 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 3; free.

    Hula Ho'ike, family-friendly hula and music performance, featuring kumu hula Leilani Rivera Bond, Halau Hula o Leilani and Holunape; craft show 5 p.m., show begins 7 p.m.; Feb. 2; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; call or e-mail for ticket prices: 808-651-0682, 808-651-0864, darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

    E Kanikapila Kakou, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Malani Bilyeu; 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 4; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.

    Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Mondays-Sundays; 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; 808-826-6522.