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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 17, 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

"ROCKY HORROR SHOW," presented by Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 1 (special performance Oct. 31), Aloha Theatre, Kealakekua; $18 and $15, tickets, 808-322-1648, www.apachawaii.org; 808-322-9924.

"THE MINIATURE BOOK AND THE ARTISTS' BOOK," with Peter Thomas, co-author of "More Making Books by Hand," 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"EXPLORING THE MINIATURE BOOK I: Basic Bookbinding and Accordion Books," a workshop with Donna and Peter Thomas, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 18-19; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village; $75 (includes supplies; financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"PEOPLE AND LAND OF KAHUKU," guided hike focusing on the human history of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku area; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Kahuku gate (mauka of Highway 11, near 70-mile marker, Ka'u); free; no reservations needed; 808-985-6014.

NIAULANI FOREST WORK DAY, volunteer effort to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 19; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus; free; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

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.

"PLANT PIONEERS RETURN TO NEW VOLCANIC SURFACES," illustrated speech by Dieter Mueller- Dombois on plant recovery in the lava-covered Kilauea Iki Crater, part of the weekly "After Dark in the Park" speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Oct. 21; Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $1*, $10 park admission prices apply; 808-985-6014.

"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.

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

MAUI

"FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON," film screening, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater; $12*; 808-242-2787.

HANA, MAUI, FESTIVALS OF ALOHA EVENTS: events free; information, ribbon sales, 808-878-1888:

  • Oct. 17: 9 a.m., lei and floral show, Helene Hall; 1 p.m. Pupule Pasture Golf, Coila's Hale, and 6 p.m., Movie in the Park, Hana Ball Park.

  • Oct. 18: 5 p.m., final lu'au, Hana Bay.

    "SEA TURTLE ENCOUNTER," one-hour behind-the-scenes guided naturalist tour, and Reef Cafe lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Maui Ocean Center; $15*; 24-hour advance reservations accepted: 808-270-7000.

    "YOUNG PEOPLE F-ING," film screening, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater; $12*; 808-242-2787.

    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 4:30-5:15 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

    "Mau voyager," documentary of the grandmaster canoe navigator, 6 p.m. Oct. 18, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $10; florita18@hotmail.com.

    Kaua'I High school chorus fall concert, "Where the River Meets the Sea," 7 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; $8 and $6*; 808-274-3173.

    SEATTLE STORYTELLER CATHY SPAGNOLI, 4 p.m. Oct. 22, Princeville library; 3 p.m. Oct. 23, Hanapepe library; free; 831-6877.

    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

    fifth annual moloka'i film festival, with Hawaiian music, arts, culture, films, food, arts and crafts and cancer-awareness booths, 4-11 p.m. Oct. 18, Duke Maliu Regional Ballpark, Kaunakakai; free; 808-573-5530, www.mauifest.net.