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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, September 5, 2008

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

BIG ISLAND

MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU will read and sign her book, "Eddie Wen' Go," at these Hilo locations; free:

  • 10-11 a.m. Sept. 6; Book Gallery, 259 Keawe St.; 808-935-4943.

  • 12-1 p.m. Sept. 6; Borders Hilo, Waiakea Center, 301 Maka'ala St.; 808-933-1410.

  • 2-3 p.m. Sept. 6; Lyman Museum, 276 Haili St.; 808-935-5021.

  • 12-1 p.m. Sept. 7; Basically Books, 160 Kamehameha Ave.; 808-961-0144.

    FOREST EDUCATION FAIR, featuring a native plant sale, hula and music performances, educational displays and demonstrations; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 6; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus; free; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

    "AN EVENING IN PARADISE," fundraiser for Hawai'i Island United Way; 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6; Mauna Lani Resort; $85*; 808-935-6393 ext. 221, www.hiuw.org.

    "THE UNIVERSE TONIGHT," Keck Observatory; 6 p.m. Sept. 6; Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station; free; 808-961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.

    "VOLCANO SKIES," exhibit of paintings by Rod Cameron; 9 a.m.5 p.m., through Sept. 14; Volcano Art Center Gallery; free; 808-967-7565, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

    "A 3D HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE," program focusing on the Milky Way, hosted by Shawn Laatsch; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 18; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center; $8*; 808-969-9704.

    Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center 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.

    MAUI

    "CULINARY OLYMPICS: THE ROAD TO THE RITZ," presented by Maui Chefs; 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 5; Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Pavilion; $150; 808-667-9175.

    AUGIE T. LIVE!, with guest Willie K; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; Castle Theater; $15-$25; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

    "PRICELESS" screening, rated PG-13, presented by Maui Film Festival; 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; Castle Theater; $12*; www.mauifilmfestival.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.

    KAUA'I

    "Native Hawaiian Plants: Cornerstones for Ecological and Cultural Restortion," presentation by Kawika Winter and Michael DeMotta; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; Princeville Public Library; free; 808-826-4310.

    Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808742-1661.