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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 28, 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

"ALOHA HAWAIIAN NIGHT," hula and Hawaiian-music festival, with silent auction, food by Kona restaurants and more; 5-10 p.m.; March 29; Kailua Pier, Kailua, Kona; free; www.destinationkonacoast.com.

"MAUNAKEA SKIES," learn about the night sky with Peter Michaud of Gemini Observatory and Brent Tully of the Institute for Astronomy; 7 p.m.; March 29; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium, Hilo; $8*; 808-969-9704.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT, featuring a variety of dance performances by new and veteran choreographers; 7:30 p.m.; March 29; KMC Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $14*; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"VINCENT," one-man show about the artist Vincent van Gogh; 7:30 p.m.; April 3-5; Ulua Theatre; $20; www.ulua.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 and joe tarantino, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808886-1234.

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

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

"EXPERIMENTS IN NEW MEDIA," performance combining music, paintings and dance; 7:30 p.m.; March 29; The Studio Maui, Haiku Cannery, Ha'iku; $8; 808-575-9390.

OOKLAH THE MOC in concert, with raffle for Gibson guitar signed by Willie Nelson, for 21 and older; 10 p.m.; March 29; Hard Rock Cafe, Lahaina; $20; 808-667-7400.

THE MUSES in concert, performance by the Celtic musical group; 10:30 a.m. April 3 at Lahaina Public Library; free; also 6:30 p.m. April 3 at Wailuku Public Library; www.librarieshawaii.org.

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

  • "LOOCHOO NU KWA, CHILDREN OF LOOCHOO," musical presentation of the journey of first-generation Japanese from Okinawa; 7 p.m.; March 28; Castle Theater; $25*.

  • ANDY BUMATAI, comedy show; 7:30 p.m.; March 29; McCoy Studio Theater; $25*.

  • SEAN KINGSTON in concert, with guest Collie Buddz; 6 p.m.; March 30; A&B Amphitheater; $50*.

  • "war/dance," Maui Film Festival screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary about three youngsters who find hope through dance in war-torn Uganda; 5 and 7:30 p.m.; April 2; 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.

    MOLOKA'I

    THE MUSES in concert, performance by the Celtic musical group; 3 p.m.; April 2; Moloka'i Public Library, Kaunakakai; free; 808-553-1765.

    KAUA'I

    "CHRISTAFARI" in concert, with Avion Blackman and Solomon Jabby; 7 p.m.; March 28; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $15*; 808-245-9323.

    Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Celebration, festivities celebrating the birthday and birthplace of the Hawai'i monarch; 10:30 a.m.; March 29; Prince Kuhio Park, Po'ipu; free; www.poipubeach.org/visitor_info/festivals.

    E KANIKAPILA KAKOU, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Paul Togioka, Dolly Kanekuni and Brent Eynon; 6-9 p.m.; March 31; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.

    THE MUSES in concert, performance by the Celtic musical group; 6:30 p.m.; March 31; Waimea Public Library; free; also 7 p.m. April 1 at Lihu'e Public Library; www.librarieshawaii.org.

    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; 808742-7534.

    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.