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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 9, 2007

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, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

Science Saturday, children's activities, displays, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday; Wailoa Center, Hilo; free; 532-6411.

Environmental art exhibit and blessing, unveiling of artist Keith Barrett's outdoor sculptures and student works; 1-4 p.m.; Saturday; Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.

Slack Key Symposium Series: Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Cyril Pahinui and Jeff Peterson; 2 p.m.; Saturday; Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; free; 808-885-6868.

"No Footprints in the Sand: A Memoir of Kalaupapa," evening with the book's co-authors, Hansen's disease patient Henry Nalaielua and writer Sally-Jo Bowman; 7-8:30 p.m.; Saturday; Motonaga Garage & Gallery at Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, Wailea; $10 ($8 children); 808-963-6422.

"Little Shop of Horrors," musical comedy; 7:30 p.m.; Saturday; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $18*; 808-322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

Salsa dance party, lessons with instructors Joanna and Franz Weber; 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturday; Hilton Waikoloa Village, Water's Edge Ballroom; $5; 808-886-1234, ext. 54.

Seniors' health fair, screenings and other tests, health advice and information; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday; North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Kamuela; free; 808-881-4821.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, celebration of Kona coffee pioneers and their product; through Sunday; locations and admission vary by event; www.konacoffeefest.com.

Moku O Keawe International Festival, concert, hula competition and workshops; through Sunday; Hilton Waikoloa Village; prices vary; 808-936-4853, www.mokuokeawe.org.

MAUI

Wailea Food and Wine Festival, featuring Maui chefs and entertainment by George Kahumoku Jr.; 5:30 p.m.; today; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao; $125; tickets: 808-572-6560, ext. 28 or 33.

"Blithe Spirit," the comic play; 7:30 p.m. today and Fridays-Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays; through Nov. 25; 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $18*; 808-244-8680.

Hula O Na Keiki, children's hula competition, with halau from Hawai'i and Japan; today-Sunday; Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; $15*; 808-667-0129.

"High School Musical," stage adaptation of the hit Disney Channel movie; 7:30 p.m.; Saturday; Kamehameha Schools Maui Elementary School, Namahana dining hall and courtyard; free; reservations, 808573-7285.

"Play It Again, Sam," Woody Allen play about a man thrust back into the dating scene after his wife leaves him; 6:30 p.m.; Monday; 'Iao Theater; free; 808-242-6969.

At the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:

  • "Rain," Cirque ƒloize performance; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday; Castle Theater; $10, $25, $35, $50*.

  • "The Music, Dance and Culture of Bhutan," an evening with Bhutanese musician Jigme Drukpa; 7:30 p.m.; Saturday; McCoy Studio Theater; $20.

  • "King of California," Maui Film Festival screening about the adventures of a jazz musician after his release from a mental institution; 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday; Castle Theater; $10*.

  • Unitard, comedy performance; 7:30 p.m.; Thursday; McCoy Studio Theater; $20.

    Ocean awareness training course, with C.O.R.A.L. (Care of our Culture, Ocean, Reefs and Animal Life) certification upon completion; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays through Thursday; Maui Community College, Lahaina (Mondays/Wednesdays), and Sanctuary Education Center, Kihei (Tuesdays/Thursdays); free; registration: 808-879-2818, ext. 101.

    "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; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79*; reservations, 808-667-0128.

    MOLOKA'I

    Slack Key Symposium Series: George Kahumoku Jr. and Keoki Kahumoku; noon; Saturday; Kulana Oiwi (across from Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove); free; 808-336-0802.

    KAUA'I

    "Big River," the musical; opening night Hoot 'N Nanny, dinner and entertainment event, 5 p.m. today, $50, play starts at 7:30 p.m.; performances continue 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays until Nov. 25; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $15*; 808-246-8985.

    John Cruz in concert; 7:30 p.m.; today; Gaylord's at Kilohana, Lihu'e; $30; 808-245-5608, 808-246-0862.

    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.