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1998

HAWAIIAN QUILT SHOW April 1-24. A unique collection of Hawaiian quilts is brought together by local families for the King David Kalakaua Festival Daily. Quilting demonstrations, Wailoa Center in Hilo on the Big Island. Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Weds., Noon to 4:30 p.m. Call: 933-4360.

WAITING FOR GODOT April 3-6. This Kennedy Theatre presentation at University of Hawaii presents the famous Samuel Beckett play at 8 p.m. each night except April 7 at 2 p.m. at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. Call: 956-7655.

MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL April 4-6. This is the premiere hula competition and event of the year with hula halau (schools) coming to Hilo on the Big Island from around the state to dance ancient and modern hula. Chanting, the playing of ancient Hawaiian musical instruments, and the entire array of Hawaiian dance styles are shown. Call 933-4360.

LATIN MUSIC IN WAIMEA April 6. The Arturo Sandoval Band sextet plays Afro-Cuban jazz, blues, bop, salsa and samba at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on the Big Island, 8 p.m. Call: 885-6868.

BUDDHA DAY April 6. Flower Festival Pageant honoring the birth of Buddha, Lahaina Jodo Mission on Maui. Call: 661-4303.

MAUI POLO SEASON April 6. Maui Polo Season starts at Maui Polo Indoor Arena at Makawao, and continued each Sunday at 1 p.m. Call: 579-8660.

CHAMBER BLUES April 8. Corky Siegel combines classical and blues music with string quartet, eastern Indian tabla and blues harmonica and piano. Academy Theater in Honolulu, 900 S. Beretania St. Call: 532-8765.

INTERNATIONAL PRO WINDSURFING April 10-14 This professional meet, called the Da Kine Hawaiian Pro Am, attracts leading windsurfers from around the world to Hookipa Beach on Maui. Call: 575-9264.

FINE PIANO AT PARKER RANCH April 11. Alain Jocquon, co- director of the Paris Conservatory and winner of international piano competitions, performs at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on the Big Island, 8 p.m. Call: 885-6868.

ELVIS & MARILYN: 2X IMMORTAL April 16 - June 8. The Honolulu Academy of Arts will exhibit the first major museum exhibition to explore, compare and contrast the power of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. Images of Elvis and Marilyn appear in some of the finest and most provocative creative work of our time. Call: 537-8700

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL April 16 - May 28. This year, the 1997 Spring Film Series, presented by The Maui Arts & Cultural Center, in the Castle Theater will be showing "Everyone Says I Love You", "Ridicule", "Unhook the Stars", "Hotel de Love", and "Angel Baby". All seats are general admission. Call: 242-SHOW

MOLOKA`I EARTH DAY April 18. Moloka`i, the most Hawaiian Island is planning to revere its natural resources and the beauty of the island with a program at Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai Town at 4 p.m. Call: Kathy Tachibana, 808-553-5236.

HAWAII PROFESSIONAL RODEO April 18,19 and 20. Raises money for Habilitat, a long-term substance abuse program. Friday, from 7 p.m., Saturday from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. New Town and Country Stables in Waimanalo on Oahu. Call: 235-3691.

CASTLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PERFORMS SOUTH PACIFIC April 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2,3. April 27, 2p.m. matinee. The enchanting Pulitzer Prize winning musical adapted from James Michener's "Tales of the South Pacific." For reservations call: 524-0807 or 233-5626

BANKOH KI-HO' ALU (KONA) April 19. This event will feature some of the Islands' foremost slack key talents. This and other concerts attract a capacity crowd to the grounds of the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. Call: 239-4336

DAVID MALO DAY April 19. The life of the famous Hawaiian Scholar is celebrated in dance, song and a luau at Lahainaluna High School on Maui. Call: 662-3000.

PARADE AND FIREWORKS April 19. This Waikiki Electric Light Parade is part of the Honolulu International Bed Race Festival and features celebrities, beauty queens, marching bands, floats, entertainment, decorated beds and an International Food Faire, ending with the Royal Hawaiian Band playing the world famous 1812 Overture by Tchaikowsky.

LATE NIGHT THEATER April 19, 25, 26 and May 2, 3. The University of Hawaii at Manoa's Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents "Border" at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. All plays begin at 11:10p.m. Call: 956-7655

BEACH BASH April 20. Hilton Hawaiian Village to kick off the Honolulu International Bed Race Festival for Children's Charities. KQMQ deejays, live music and celebrity guest stars will participate.

IAO VALLEY FUN RUN April TBA in Wailuku on Maui. This is a wonderful, casual event in one of Maui's most astonishingly beautiful places. Call: 871-6441.

HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL BED RACE FESTIVAL April 20th. Mini Taste of Honolulu with 15 food booths sponsored by local restaurants, international food fair, live entertainment, Keiki Carnival and 20 games and rides. Apollo, the local artist, will help the public paint a wall. Non-profit organization will put up displays. Blind volleyball tournament; tennis tournament. Bed teams from Hawaii and as far away as Australia. Call: 808-735-6092. 808-696-2424. 696-4423.

THE WILD BABY & BEDTIME & BULLIES April 23. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents these two hit plays with unforgettable songs and magical puppets at McCoy Pavilon at Ala Moana Park. Call: 839-9885.

KIHEI SEA FESTIVAL Ocean sports, music, food and crafts in the spirit of ocean sports and activities, sponsored by the Kihei Destination Association on Maui. Call: 879-8176.

HAWAII PREMIERE OF "THE GRAPES OF WRATH" April 25, 26 and May 1,2, and 3. The University of Hawaii at Manoa's Dept. of Theatre and Dance presents "The Grapes of Wrath" at Kennedy Theatre. The May 3 performance will be signed for the deaf and hard of hearing. Call: 956-7655

HAMLET IN HAWAII April 25, 26, 27, 28. Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu on the Big Island presents this powerful play on love, murder and revenge. Call: 935-7178.

FUN RUN ON MOLOKA`I April 26. Sponsored by Moloka`i General Hospital, it is open to visitors and residents from around the state and features post-race entertainment in Kaunakakai Town. Call: Lani Sahagun, 808-553-5331.

BLACK UMFOLOSI AT WAIMEA April 26. This eight-man group performs Zulu war dances, haunting imbube songs and other traditions from southern Africa at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on the Big Island, 8 p.m. Call: 885-6868.

MAUI AGRICULTURAL TRADE SHOW AND SAMPLING April 26. Ulupalakua Ranch & Tedeschi Winery. Sample fresh grown and Maui-made foods: wine, produce and meats. Floral displays to Maui- made gifts. Chefs demonstrate the best use of new ingredients. Known for its island tradition of giving with aloha. Event attracts thousands of vegetable lovers, cowboys & retail store owners! Admission $10 ($8 pre-sale). Free parking. Call 875-0457 or 242- 6989.

"BIGGER & BETTER" CRAFT & GIFT FAIR April 30 - May 1. The fair will have Hawai`i's most talented crafters and Hawaiian gifts, leis and Hawaiian music. It will be held in Hawai`i's Amfac Building at 745 Fort Street, in Honolulu. It is hosted by Kamuela Craft Impressions.

HAWAII AND ITS PEOPLE Through June 15. The Honolulu Academy of Arts is proud to present highlights from the Academy's collection of paintings watercolors, and drawings that document Hawaii's pictorial heritage. Call:>537-8700