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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 24, 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

"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.

Alan Cheuse, the "voice of books on National Public Radio" and an acclaimed author, will read from his new book "The Fires," 7 p.m. today; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani campus, Volcano Village; free. 808-967-8222.

"La Vie en Rose," biographic dramatic film on the life of Parisian singer Edith Piaf, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; continues 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; $7*. 808-322-2122.

Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko, part of the Aloha Festivals Royal Court investiture ceremonies, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. Also, arts and crafts demonstrations, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; free, park entrance fees apply; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture, traditional hula and chant honors Pele and Hawai'i cultural heritage, noon Saturday, Halema'uma'u Crater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. 808-967-8222.

"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.

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.

Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-midnight 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

Turtle Mania, weeklong event with interactive programs, contests and presentations on the honu (Hawaiian sea turtle), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor; with admission of $23* general and $14.50 kama'aina and military; also, "Sea Turtle Encounter," how to care for turtles in an aquarium, 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. today and Saturday; $20; and "Totally Turtles' Sleepover," overnight children's party for grades 3-8, 5:30 p.m. today to 8 a.m. Saturday; $65; reservations: 808-270-7075. Complete schedule at www.mauioceancenter.com.

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; 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.

"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.

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.

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.-midnight 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 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 children's halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. 808-661-5304.

Reggae on the Valley 3, concert featuring Barrington Levy, Eek-A-Mouse and The Rushouze All Stars, 5 p.m. Saturday (gates open 4:30 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25 advance, $30 day of show. 808-242-7469.

Steve Zuwala, country music benefit concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Iao Theater, Wailuku; admission is four cans of food (no Spam, please) to benefit the Maui Food Bank. 808-243-9500, 808-244-8680.

"Once," R-rated romance set in Ireland chronicles the relationship between a street musician and a pianist who has emigrated from the Czech Republic, winner of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival's World Cinema Audience Award, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*. 808-572-3456, 808-242-7469.

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, new venue for the weekly concerts, host George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili; $36-$40 kama'aina, $46.88 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.

Three Dog Night, concert from the '70s pop group, 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 through 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; Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; EZ Livin', 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. 808-742-7534.

Lapses of Identity, two one-act plays by Mark Tjarks: "Off Key" and "Evil at the Post Office," 7 p.m. today, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; continues 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday; $15*. 808-429-7732.

Release, club dance and DJ venue with Honolulu DJs, the F/M Dancers, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Sheraton Kauai, Po'ipu Beach; $10 cover. Reservations: vip@skylinetwo.com, 808-742-1661.