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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2005

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

United Nations Day, celebration of the many cultures of the university's students, with cultural displays, food samplings, dance and a parade of nations, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, UH-Hilo's library lanai; free. (808) 974-7313.

"The Big 8-0 Show," original musical featuring great songs from seven decades of movie musicals, to celebrate the theater's 80th year, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30; $15. (808) 934-7010.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Concert, country, Cajun, bluegrass and jazz musicians perform, including Jack Martin and the Kona Riders, the Randy Mattas Band, Moemoea, Maggie Herron and others, 1-5 p.m. Saturday (gates open at noon), Pua Mau Place Botanical Garden's outdoor amphitheater, Highway 270, north of Kawaihae; $50 tax-deductible donation benefits hurricane relief through the Rotary Club. (808) 885-1011, (808) 936-7805.

Concert for Princess Kaiulani, birthday celebration with performances by the Merrie Monarchs and Halau Na Pua Ui O Hawai'i, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kona; free. (808) 329-1877.

John Brown's Body, reggae concert with opening act Marty Dread, 6:30 p.m. Sunday for all ages, 9:30 p.m. show for 21 years and older, Nani Loa hotel's Crown Room, Hilo; $20 per show or $30 for both; for those 21 and older. (808) 969-3333.

Black Grace, dance company from New Zealand performs works that combine Maori and modern forms, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kahilu Theatre; $30-$40. (808) 885-6868.

The Middle Earth Ensemble, gypsy-influenced musicians and dancers perform with the Sisters of the Calabash, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, UH-Hilo's student plaza; free. Also, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center,; $12*. (808) 935-9085.

MAUI

Jack 'O Lantern Spooktacular!, more than 250 carved pumpkins, spooky stories told by professional storytellers, food booths, 5:30-10 p.m. today and Saturday, Old Lahaina Prison; $7 one night or $10 for both, benefits West Maui Carden Academy, ARC and the Napili Kai Foundation; children encouraged to come in costume for the Saturday program. (808) 667-0422.

East Meets West Concert, the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and guests from Japan perform, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $18* and $25*. (808) 242-7469.

"Home-Fried Tales," presented by storyteller Lyn Ford, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kahului Public Library; free, part of Teen Read Week. (808) 873-3097.

"Gonna Getcha — Deep Night Creepers," spooky tales presented by Alton Chung, noon Saturday, Lahaina Public Library; free, part of Teen Read Week. (808) 662-3950.

2005 Wailuku Music Fest, Jasmine Trias, Ekolu, Kahele Kamakakehau perform, with arts and crafts, food booths and keiki activities, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Market Street, Wailuku; free. (808) 878-1888.

Spoooook Out!, storytellers, including Kathy "Tita" Collins, Alton Chung, Jeff Gere, Lyn Ford and Katy Rydell, tell chicken-skin tales, 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; not suitable for children under 7; $12*. (808) 242-7469.

John Brown's Body, reggae concert with opening act Marty Dread, 10 p.m. (doors open 8 p.m.) Saturday, Waveriders' Bar & Grill, Lahaina; 21 and older; $15. (808) 661-1200.

"A Chorus Line," Broadway touring company, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 28, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 29; Wednesday and Oct. 29 matinee: $38, $48 and $53; Thursday, and Oct. 28 and 29 evening performances: $40, $53 and $58. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

"Native Voices," Keola Beamer and Native American musician R. Carlos Nakai in concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $35*. (808) 823-8000, (808) 245-8270.

Black Grace, dance company from New Zealand performs works that combine Maori and modern forms, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $30*. (808) 245-7464.