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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 11, 2006

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz is featured in "Wordplay," a documentary screening Saturday through Tuesday at the Palace Theatre in Hilo, on the Big Island.

KATHY WILLENS | Associated Press

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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.

Focus on Wearing the Aloha Spirit, fashion show, awards ceremony and dinner to benefit Aloha Spirit Film Festival and Film Aid International, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Royal Kona Resort, Kona; $80 for dinner, fashion show and awards ceremony; $45 show only. Reservations: (808) 326-2099.

Galaxies Galore, unveiling of an image of Messier 82, a starburst galaxy, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope with presentations by astronomers and a three-dimensional virtual journey to the galaxy, 7 p.m. Saturday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center's Voyage Through Space Theater, Hilo; $5*. Reservations: (808) 969-9711.

"Wordplay," documentary about Will Shortz and his crossword puzzle fans, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; $7*. (808) 934-7777.

Bon Dance, Hilo Higashi Hongwanji, 8 p.m. Saturday, 216 Moho'uli St., Hilo; free. (808) 935-8968.

Bon Dance, Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, 8 p.m. Saturday, 76-5945A Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa; free. (808) 324-1741.

Bon Dance, Hamakua Jodo Mission, 8 p.m. Saturday, Honoka'a; free. (808) 323-2993.

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.

13th annual Original Play Festival, staged readings of six new plays written for the festival, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 19, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $5. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

Maui Calls 2006, annual fundraiser for Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 6 p.m. today, A&B Amphitheater; sold out. (808) 242-7469.

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 charges.

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 Crazy Fingers, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Maui Myth & Magic 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.

Bon Dance, Kahului Jodo Mission, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Kahului; free. (808) 871-4911.

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, performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Lahaina Film Festival, showing of nine Polynesian films and opportunities to meet some of the filmmakers, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Campbell Park, Lahaina (next to the Baldwin Home Museum); free. (808) 573-5530, www.mauifest.net.

"Kinky Boots," PG-13 film about a group of female impersonators saving a bankrupt shoe factory in England by persuading the owner to switch from manufacturing sensible shoes to boots with five-inch heels, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

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, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Cyril Pahinui, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

KAUA'I

Kaua'i Health Guide Film Festival, continues today-Sunday at various times and locations. Schedule and information: (808) 638-0888, www.hawaiihealthguide.com/films.

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Easy Living, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturdays-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; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, EZ Livin', 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Bon Dance, Lihue Hongwanji, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-6262.

Katchafire, reggae band from New Zealand, 6 p.m. Thursday, Kaua'i Community College outdoor stage; $35*.