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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 20, 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.

Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival, musical performances at various Big Island venues with educational opportunities and concerts: through July 29: "L'Allegro, il Penseroso, ed il Moderato" by Handel, 7:30 p.m. today; Palace Theater, Hilo; $20; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Gates Performing Arts Center, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Waimea; schedule of public performances, most at $25 or less, at www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m.; today and Saturday; Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Hilo; free; 808-961-6677.

Led Zepplica, Led Zeppelin tribute band, 9 p.m. today, Uncle Mikey's Nightclub, Hilo; for 18 and older; $20*. 808-933-2667.

18th annual Hawaiian Music Festival, performances by slack-key, 'ukulele, steel guitar and falsetto musicians including Brother Noland, Darlene Ahuna, Brittni Paiva, Cyril Pahinui, Sonny Lim, Ozzie Kotani and others, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hilo High School auditorium; $12 each day, sponsored by the East Hawai'i Cultural Center. 808-961-5711, 808-935-9085.

"Jindabyne," R-rated Australian film takes a sobering look at love, loss, community and grief, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; $7*. 808-934-7010.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m.; Saturday; Honokaa Hongwanji Mission, 45-5016 Plumeria St., Honoka'a; free; 808-775-7232.

"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.

"Bringing Preservation Home," Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of the Historic Hawai'i Foundation, talks about the stewardship of historic resources, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation plus park admission fees. 808-985-6014.

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.

"Lions of Broadway," scenes from musical theater's best shows, presented by Festival Young Artists and Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu, Kona; $20. 808-345-0740.

David Gomes, slack key, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge. 808885-6622.

Keck Lecture Series, Michael Liu shares his research into the formation of failed stars and planets outside our solar system, 7 p.m. Thursday, W.M. Keck Observatory's Hualalai lecture wing; free. 808-885-7887.

"Orpheus and Euridice," performance of Ricky Ian Gordon's modern retelling of the classic Greek tale of love and grief, performances by Jennifer McGregor, Juliana Gondek, Helen Goode, Val Underwood and original choreography by Jesse Walker and Amber Ellison of Wilderness Dance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; part of the Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival; $20. 808-345-0740, www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

MAUI

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions 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: 808667-0128.

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.

" '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: 808-661-9913, 877-688-4800.

"The Full Monty," Maui OnStage presents a comedy about six guys with nothing left to lose who try losing their clothes for fun and profit, 7:30 p.m. today, Iao Theater, Wailuku; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through July 29; not suitable for children; $20*. Reservations: 808-242-6969.

Bon Dance, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Makawao Hongwanji, Makawao; free. 808-572-7229.

"Pieces XXV: A Dance Concert," Maui Academy of Performing Art presents the work of young choreographers and dancers, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. 808-242-7469.

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.

Grand Hallows Ball, book release party for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," with games, costume contest and prizes, 9:30 p.m.-midnight today, Borders Express, Lahaina; free. 808-667-6172.

Lahaina Film Festival, with outdoor showings of "Ki Ho'alu (Loosen the Key)," The Shimmering," "Heart of a Soul Surfer," "Na Kamalei (The Men of Hula)" and more, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Campbell Park at the Baldwin House, Front Street, Lahaina; free, sponsored by MauiFest Hawai'i. 808-573-5530.

Shark Week, with Sea Talks, scavenger hunt, keiki crafts, photo contest and more, Saturday through July 28, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea; most events are free. Complete schedule at 808-270-7000, www.mauioceancenter.com.

The Kims of Comedy, comedians Bobby Lee, Kevin Shea, Dr. Ken and Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; mature subject matter; $27, $37. 808-242-7469.

The Stylistics, soul music from 1970s legendary group, with guests the Chi-Lites, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35, $49. 808-242-7469.

"La Vie en Rose" (French with English subtitles), life of Edith Piaf from the streets of Paris to the concert halls of Europe, 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 Cyril Pahinui, 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. 808244-4500.

KAUA'I

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.

Bon Dance, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, West Kauai Koloa Hongwanji, Koloa; free. 808338-1537.

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

Sunset Ho'olaule'a, performances by Hapa, Papa's Bay Boys, The Takeoffs and others, food booths, arts and crafts, keiki activities, part of the Koloa Plantation Days 2007, which continues through July 29, 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sheraton Kauai, Po'ipu Beach; free. 808-822-0734, full schedule at www.koloaplantationdays.com.

Carmen Dragon Benefit Concert, with Sue Ann Pinner with songs from her CD "Illumination," 7 p.m. Sunday, Church of the Pacific, Princeville; $15 plus donations accepted for the Carmen Dragon Cancer Fund. 808-828-0460.

Augie T, comedy revue, 9 p.m. Thursday, Rob's Good Times Grill, Lihu'e; $20. 808-246-0311.