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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 21, 2008

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

Poetry Night, share original poems or another artist's works; 7-9 p.m.; March 21; Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-7261.

Descendance ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER DANCE THEATRE, performance of traditional dance and aboriginal music; 7:30 p.m.; March 21; Palace Theater, Hilo; $25*; 808-934-7010.

Magic Spectacular, with magician James Burns; 2:30 and 7 p.m.; March 22; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $12*; 808-322-2323.

Marty Dread, reggae, in concert, part of "March on Stage" global music series, for 21 and older; 10 p.m.; March 22; Hard Rock Cafe, Kailua, Kona; $20*; 808-329-8866.

"Music of the Spheres," multimedia performance with visual effects and electronic music; 7:30 p.m.; March 24; 'Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo; $10; 808-876-1854, www.ebbandflowarts.org.

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.

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.

After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.

AZURE MCCALL and joe tarantino, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808886-1234.

Niaulani Forest Work Day, volunteer to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-noon, third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.

MAUI

"ONLY THE BRAVE," screening of the film about the Nisei soldiers who fought in the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II; 2 and 6:30 p.m.; March 21; 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $10*; 808-242-6969.

Upcoming events at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center; Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:

  • Keola Beamer and R. Carlos Nakai in concert; 7:30 p.m.; March 21; McCoy Studio Theater; $30, $35.

  • Incubus, alternative rock, in concert; 6 p.m.; March 22; A&B Amphitheater; $55*.

  • FOCUS GREEN LECTURE SERIES, discussion with Suzanne Malec-McKenna, commissioner of Chicago's Department of Environment; 6 p.m.; March 25; McCoy Studio Theater; $5*.

  • "Samsara," Maui Film Festival screening of the unrated love story set in the Himalayas; 5 and 7:30 p.m.; March 26; Castle Theater; $12*; 808-572-3456.

    WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.

    Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

    "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.

    KAUA'I

    Hawai'i-Japan Youth Exchange & Choreographers' slam concert, featuring Melveen Leed and Tau Dance Theater; 7:30 p.m.; March 21; Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $20*; 808-245-2733.

    Multimedia Bob Marley show, by Marley archivist Roger Steffens, featuring rare footage of the singer; 7 p.m.; March 22; Church of the Pacific, Princeville; $15; www.steelgrass.org.

    Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Celebration, festivities and activities celebrating the birthday of the Hawai'i ali'i; March 23-30; most events at the Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa and free; 808-240-6369, www.poipubeach.org/visitor_info/festivals.

    E KANIKAPILA KAKOU, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Ozzie Kotani and Danny Carvalho; 6-9 p.m.; March 24; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.

    Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: 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; Ekolu Nui, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; Po'ipu, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays; no cover charge; 808-742-7534.

    Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Mondays through Sundays; 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.

    RELEASE, with featured DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.

    Slack-key virtuoso Keola Beamer and flute virtuoso R. Carlos Nakai perform tonight at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.