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Posted on: Friday, February 29, 2008

Neighbor Islands

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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

RILEY LEE AND JEFF PETERSON in concert, performing on shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) and slack-key guitar; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 29; Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $14*; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN," screening of the Oscar-winning, rated-R adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29, 2:30 p.m. March 2, 7:30 p.m. March 3-6; Palace Theater, Hilo; $7*; 808-934-7010.

√ BETHEL COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR, sacred concert featuring a variety of musical styles:

  • 9 a.m. March 1, 9:30 a.m. March 2; Kahikolu Congregational Church, Captain Cook; free; 808-328-8110.

  • 7 p.m.; March 2; Hilo Missionary Church; free; 808-959-9211.

    √ HAWAI'I AVOCADO TASTING FESTIVAL, recipe contest, entertainment, educational booths, children's activities and more; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 1; Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, Captain Cook; free; 808-345-7761.

    √ "HAWAIIAN PERSPECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND KUMULIPO," lecture on Hawaiian history, culture and tradition; 10-11:30 a.m.; March 1; Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort; free; 808-521-1408.

    √ GREAT WAIKOLOA 'UKULELE FESTIVAL, with Ohta-San, Holunape, Raiatea Helm and master of ceremonies Roy Sakuma; 2-7 p.m.; March 1; Waikoloa Beach Resort, Queens' MarketPlace and Kings' Shops; free; 808-886-8811.

    √ "UNIVERSE TONIGHT," presentation on the University of Hawai'i-Hilo Astronomy & Physics Department; 6 p.m.; March 1; Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center; free; 808-961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

    "AN EVENING WITH HOT TUNA," acoustic and electric blues; 7:30 p.m; March 1; Palace Theater, Hilo; $50*; 808-934-7010.

    FACTOR & JOE DUB in concert, with Kirby Dominant, Def3, Kay the Aquanaut and Forgetful Jones; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; March 1; Uncle Mikey's, Hilo; $7; 808-961-9187.

    √ 'IMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER 2ND BIRTHDAY BASH, dance performances, outdoor demonstrations, tours and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; March 2; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.

    GIRLS' DAY DIVA FESTIVAL, celebration of the Japanese tradition, with food samples and merchandise from women-owned businesses and a concert featuring The Brothers Cazimero; 5 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.; March 2; UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center; $40; 808-974-7310, http://artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.

    Lea Salonga in concert; 7:30 p.m.; March 5; Sangha Hall, Hilo; $49; 866-468-3399, www.ticketweb.com.

    "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN," performance of the musical loosely based on sharpshooter Annie Oakley; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays; through March 8; Aloha Theatre; $18*; 808-322-1648, www.apachawaii.org.

    MAUI

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

  • WAR in concert, with opening act Willie K; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 29; Castle Theater; $35-$55.

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  • "SHINNEN ODORI ZOME," Japanese-dance recital and karaoke performance, presented by Matsudai Ryu; 1-4 p.m.; March 1; McCoy Studio Theater; free.

  • HAWAIIAN LEGACY, concert featuring the works of 'ukulele virtuoso Kahauanu Lake and the late kumu hula Maiki Aiu Lake; 7:30 p.m.; March 1; Castle Theater; $15-$25.

  • "AN EVENING WITH HOT TUNA," acoustic and electric blues; 7:30 p.m; March 2; Castle Theater; $35-$45.

  • "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES," production of Eve Ensler's play; 7:30 p.m.; March 3; Castle Theater; $25*.

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  • BILL NYE, lecture by the popular scientist; 6 p.m.; March 4; Castle Theater; $5*.

  • "THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY," film about a man who, after a stroke, could only communicate by blinking an eye; 5 and 7:30 p.m.; March 5; Castle Theater; $12*; 808-572-3456.

  • Joshua Redman Trio, saxophone, bass and drums; 7:30 p.m.; March 6; Castle Theater; $10*-$40*.

    KAUA'I

    Xuefei Yang in concert, guitar performance; 7 p.m.; Feb. 29; Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $35*; 808-245-7464.

    Paul Zunno in concert, singing and acoustic guitar performance, with dancer Stephanie Harris; 7 p.m.; March 1; KCC Performing Arts Center; $30; 808-245-8352.

    √ E KANIKAPILA KAKOU, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Napua Greig, Sean Naleimaile and Emerson Kihei Nahale'a; 6-9 p.m.; March 3; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.

    Lea Salonga in concert; 7:30 p.m.; March 4; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $39*; 866-468-3399, www.ticketweb.com.

    Margaret Cho, comedy; 7:30 p.m.; March 6; KCC Performing Arts Center; $47; 866-468-3399, www.ticketweb.com.
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