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
"Secret of the Cardboard Rocket," planetarium video show about two children who visit the planets in the solar system, 10 a.m. today and Saturday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, Hilo; show and tour of the exhibits: $14.50*, discounts for kama'aina. (808) 969-9703.
Musica Pacifica, classical music quintet, 7 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $40, $45. (808) 885-6868.
Founders' Ball, dancing to the Founders' Ball Orchestra, Rev Lee, Kazumi, Rob Yamanoha, Naked Rhythm and DJ Max, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; $25. (808) 934-7010.
√ A Day at Hulihe'e, annual craft fair with entertainment, food and baked goods, lei and sale of donated items, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kona; free admission. (808) 329-9555.
KDEN Faces Reality, spoof of TV reality shows by members of the Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network, 6 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $35, includes drinks and pupu. (808) 982-7344.
15th annual Spring Dance Concert, new works by Big Island choreographers in a variety of styles under the direction of Celeste Anderson Staton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $13*. (808) 967-8222.
√ Third annual Hawai'i-Japan Youth Exchange Concert, performances by Raiatea Helm and Tau Dance Theater, Yuko Anami Ballet from Japan and West Hawai'i Ballet and others, 4 p.m. Sunday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $20*. (808) 885-6868.
"A Taste of Mamo Street," fifth annual Talk-Story Festival with survivors of the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis sharing their experiences, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, The Pacific Tsunami Museum's Sangha Hall, Hilo; $25, includes dinner. (808) 935-0926, www.tsunami.org.
Wynonna Judd, country music star in concert, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Hilton Waikoloa Village; $60*. (808) 886-1234, www.kingmichelconcerts.com.
MAUI
"The Tiger and the Snow," Roberto Begnini directs a film about a love-struck poet who travels to Iraq at the beginning of the American-led invasion to rescue the woman he loves, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.
Eek-a-Mouse, in concert with Marty Dread, 10 p.m. today, Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina; $30, proceeds benefit Music Rising and Gulf Region musicians. (808) 667-7400.
√ Maui County Culture and Arts Day, demonstrations, booths, entertainment, awards ceremony, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Queen Ka'ahumanu Shopping Center, Kahului; free admission. (808) 878-1866.
Spring Jam 07, with Bone Thugs N Harmony, Baby Bash, NB Ridax and other hip-hop groups, 5:30 p.m. Saturday (gates open 5 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*. (808) 242-7469.
Ke Ao Nani: A Beautiful World, concert featuring Uluwehi Guerrero, Zenshin Kaiko, Halau Hula Kauluokala and the Kalama Intermediate School 8th-Grade Band, 2 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20, benefits the Kalama School band. (808) 242-7469.
√ "Focus Green: Conversations on Climate Change," talk by Christine Ervin, 6 p.m. Wednesday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free, donations to benefit Maui Coastal Land Trust. (808) 242-7469.
"Venus," film in English, Italian and Arabic with English subtitles starring Peter O'Toole, who falls in love with a young woman (Jodie Whittaker), 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.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.
KAUA'I
√ Kaua'i Orchid and Art Festival, orchid displays and competitions, art demonstrations and workshops, food contests, walking tours, concert, 1-6 p.m. today, Old Hanapepe Town; continues 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; free, sponsored by Garden Island Orchid Society and the Hanapepe Economic Alliance. (808) 742-8316, www.kauai.net/hanapepe.
Aloha Africa Dance Party, music by Love Tribe with drummer Ernest Borketey, 7-9 p.m. today, All Saints Gym (The Red Barn), Kapa'a; $15. (808) 652-6139.
2nd annual Wahine Fest 2007, performances by Owana Salazar, Cindy Combs, Love Tribe and others, hula, comedy, speakers, food booths and keiki activities, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Kapa'a Beach Park; $20*, proceeds benefit the YWCA Kaua'i. (808) 651-1090, www.wahinefest.com.
√ E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, weekly concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School; this week, Marc Rossi, Nalani Kaauwai Brun and Beverly Kauanui perform with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.
√ A Concert for Remembrance, John Rutter's "Requiem" performed by Kaua'i High Chorus and the Chamber Orchestra of Kaua'i High bands with the Kaua'i Community College strings, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Immaculate Conception Church, Kapaia, Hanama'ulu; free, donations accepted.