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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 3, 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, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

"A TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE AND AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL," showcase of locally grown food and chef demonstrations, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort; $35; 808-981-5199.

"THE TRASH ART SHOW: HAWAI'I ARTISTS RECYCLE," 20th anniversary show highlights the fashions of more than 40 designers, and recycled art by more than 100 Big Island artists, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo; free; 808- 961-5711.

"THE UNIVERSE TONIGHT," monthly presentation, 6 p.m. Oct. 4; Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station; free; 808-961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

"SEEING WITH SOUND: THE SONAR OF BATS AND DOLPHINS," by biologist David Helweg, deputy director, U.S. Geological Service's Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, one of a series of weekly "After Dark in the Park" speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Oct. 7; Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $1*, $10 park admission prices apply; 808-985-6014.

HILO WAYFINDING AND NAVIGATION FESTIVAL, showcasing Hawaiian ocean navigation using the stars, with daily hands-on activities, noon-time planetarium shows, documentary films, panel discussions and lectures, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7-12, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH-Hilo campus; festival events free, $20* special center exhibits' price during festival; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.

"GOKUROSAMA: CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE NISEI IN HAWAI'I," Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i traveling exhibition by photographer Brian Y. Sato; through Oct. 15; Lyman Museum, Hilo; free; 808-935-5021.

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

"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.

HELEN M. CASSIDY MEMORIAL JURIED ART SHOW, sponsored by Waimea (Big Island) Arts Council, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays; through Oct. 31 (awards ceremony and reception, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11), Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free; 808-883-2324.

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

MAUI

"EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN," film screening, part of Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater; $12*; 808-242-2787.

"OBAKE AND OTHER GHOSTLY TALES OF JAPAN AND HAWAI'I," Halloween storytelling session with stage and screen actor Dann Seki, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Wailuku Public Library; for ages 5 and older; free; 808-243-5766

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali Beach Ministry church service, 8-9 a.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

"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 seating 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

KAUA'I

Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai hotel; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808- 742-1661.

MOLOKA'I

ALOHA FESTIVALS MOLOKA'I ROYAL COURT INVESTITURE, ho'olaule'a, cultural celebration, crowning of Moloka'i's Royal Court, food, hula and entertainment, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Mitchell Pau'ole Community Center, Kaunakakai; free; 808-878-1888.