Courtesy of the Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau


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VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW November 1. John Romanchuk and J.B. Rea-imaginative oils about energy and creative force combine with the sculptural craftsmanship of jewelry in silver and stones. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Call: 572-1897.

NIGHTWING November 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29. Playing soft rock, John Dominis, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call: 532-0955.

1997 EDITION OF LEGENDS IN CONCERT November 1 - 30. Aloha Showroom in lthe Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. featuring look-alike performersusing their own voices and musical talents. Call: 971-1400.

A LOOK AT HAWAI`I, HUL AND LANDSCAPES November 1 - 31. Recent works by Victo GAO. At the Arts of Paradise gallery. Call: 924-2787.

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS During the month of November, MOCA presents many performances. There is free admission to all programs. Call the Perfomance Hotline, 527-5666 for updated information.

ALOHA CLASSIC WORLD WAVESAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS November 1 - 9. Ho`okipa Beach, Maui. Final event of the Pro Boardsailing Association World Tour with an international field of competitors. Call: 575-9151.



EXPLORING THE EDGE: CORAL REEF, OUTER SPACE, VIRTUAL REALITY November 1 - January 4. Hands on science, culture and art exhibitions by the Kaua`i Children's Discovery Museum. Call: 823-8222.

NA HOKU PA November 1. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A new group that plays everything from traditional Hawaiian to Rock 'N' Roll. Call: 923-9871

COCONUT FROND WEAVING November 1. The Hawai`i Nature Center. Learn how to make wonderfully functional coconut creations. For ages 3 and up. 10:00 a.m. - noon. Call: 995-0100.

KONA COFFEE FARM FAIR November 1. This fair in Kona includes displays by Kona farmers who produce fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, macadamia nuts, coffee and much more. Call: 326-7820.

NA MELE OF HAWAI`I November 1. The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Call: 955-8821.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Aloha Tower Marketplace, 8:30 p.m. to closing. Call: 599-4877.

KONA COFFEE HISTORY DAY November 1. Displays of Kona coffee farming on the Hualalai Volcano, dating back to the 1800s are shown to the public. Call: 326-7820.

FRANCIS HO`OKANO November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Jazz. John Dominis, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call: 523-0955.

HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB The club has scheduled events every weekend for members and visitors. Call: 674-1459. Complete Event Schedule.

VOLCANO ART CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS The complete schedule. For more information call: 967-8222.

BIG ISLAND BRUNCH AND MARKETPLACE November 2. Held at the Kona Surf Convention Center. Three seatings available for lunch. Call: 326-7820.



HAWAI`I WINTER BASEBALL The complete 1997 schedule. For game information call: 973-7247.


CROSSINGS '97: FRANCE/HAWAI`I Through November 16, these exhibits, featuring the works of 28 of France's best contemporary artists, continue at the 11 sites throughout Honolulu. Call: 532-8700. Complete Crossings '97 Schedule.

PEAMAN TRASH & DASH BIATHLON November 2. This 1/3 mile swim and 2 mile run event in Kailua-Kona starts at Kailua Pier at 8 a.m. There are no entry forms or entry fees. Call: 329-PEAS.

MONTHLY THEATRE TOUR November 3. At the Hawai`i Theatre Center. Call: 528-5535.

KONA COFFEE COUNCILS FARM & MILL TOURS November 4 and 7. Visit coffee plantations and coffee mills on the Kona Coast on these private tours sponsored by the Kona Coffee Council. Call: 326- 7820.

KONA COFFEE CUPPING COMPETITION November 5. - 6. Kona coffee farmers bring out their best coffee to be judged by an international group of coffee connoisseurs as part of the Kona Coffee Festival. Call: 326-7820.

CONCEPTS VII (THE ARTISTšS GROUP) November 5 - 30. Academy Arts Center. Call: 532-8700.

KONA COFFEE STEAKFRY & BENEFIT AUCTION November 5. This community event is fun for visitors and raises money for scholarships as part of the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Call: 326-7820.

FALL FOOTHOLDS November 5 - 9. At the Kennedy Theatre. Reconstruction of "Negro Spirituals," a suite of dances are set to traditional American spirituals. Call:956-7655.


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INTERNATIONAL LANTERN PARADE November 6. International parade of lanterns lights up Alii Drive during the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on the Big Island. Call: 326-7820.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT November 16, 13, 20, 27. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Aloha Tower Marketplace, 8:30 p.m. to closing. Call: 599-4877.

JIM BRICKMAN IN CONCERT November 6. At the Hawai`i Theatre Center. Call: 528-5535.

2X4X8, EXHIBITION OF WOOD November 6 - December 31. The Kaua`i Museum in Lihu`e and the Garden Island Arts Council present art utilizing standard 2x4s, 8 feet long. Call: 246-4561.

E HO`I MAI I KA PIKO, 6th ANNUAL WORLD INVITATIONAL HULA FESTIVAL November 6 - 8. Waikiki Shell, Queen Kapi`olani Park, 2805 Monsaratt Avenue, Honolulu. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Competition featuring halau hula from different countries around the world. Call for tickets: 486-3185.

ELECTRONIC SUPER HIGHWAY: NAM JUNE PAIK IN THE 90s November 6 - January 4. This exhibition held at the Honolulu Academy of Art, traces Nam June Paik's work from the 60s through the 90s. His is highly acclaimed for fusing art and technology. Call: 532-8700.

LINCOLN-MERCURY KAPALUA INTERNATIONAL November 6 - 9 A million dollar purse and a hot field of PGA TOUR professionals heat up the action at Kapalua Bay and Plantation golf Courses. Amateurs from around the country team up with top four TOUR players, followed by pro competition during the final two rounds, televised by ABC and ESPN. Call: 669-2440. The PGA, Lincoln-Mercury Kapalua International

KONA COFFEE ART EXHIBIT November 6. Artists depict the life of the Kona countryside with its famous Kona coffee farms in an exhibit sponsored by the Kona Coffee Council. Call: 326-7820.


UESHIMA COFFEE COMPANY GOLF TOURNAMENT November 7. Join Kona Coffee millers and farmers in a fun day of golf on the Kona Coast as part of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Call: 326-7820.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT November 7, 14, 21, 28. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Aloha Tower Marketplace, 8:30 p.m. to closing. Call: 599-4877.

HAWAIIAN QUILT SHOW November 7 - December 12. Main Gallery of the Kaua` Museum. Call: 245-6931.

KONA COFFEE PICKING CONTEST November 7. Watch the fastest coffee bean pickers in, perhaps, all the world vie for the title, as coffee trees are picked by hand in Kona to ensure the proper ripeness for the best brew. Call: 326-7820.

KONA COFFEE RECIPE CONTEST November 7. This professional division contest brings top chefs and their creations of Kona coffee desserts, relishes for main courses and special drinks to the public. Call: 326-7820.

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL/OAHU November 7 - 14. International film presentations, seminars and workshops in Oahu. Call: 800-752-8193 or 528-3456. e-mail hiffinfo@hiff.org or visit the web site: http://www.hiff.org

A NIGHT AT ROSIE'S November 7 - December 7. Hawaii Pacific Universwity Theatre presents this musical by Norm Boroughs and Joyce Maltby. Call 254-0853.

WAYNE TAKAMINE AND FRIENDS November 7. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

HAWAIIAN QUILT EXHIBITION Through November 21. Hawaii Pacific Universwity Gallery presents this exhibition of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian quilts. Call 254-0853.

MIRACLE MILE RACE November 8. This event in connection with the Kona Coffee Festival takes participants on a run through Kona Coffee country. Call: 326-7820.

JONNY KAMAI November 8. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE November 8. Kaua`i Veteran's Center. Call: 246-1135.

TARO FESTIVAL AT HONOKAA November 8. This festival on the Big Island northern coast where taro was grown in giant river valleys in ancient times, celebrates a renewal of the culture of taro, the staple food of old Hawaii. Located in Honokaa, an historic town on the Hamakua Coast, it features displays, demonstrations, food, crafts and entertainment. Call: Ada-Pulin Lamme 775-0598.

KONA COFFEE FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE November 8. This parade through Kona coffee country features floats, marching groups, bands, and entertainment. Call: 326-7820.

KONA HERITAGE PARK & INTERNATIONAL MARKET November 8. Coffee roasting, tasting and coffee museum, ikebana floral displays, a festival of artists, Kona coffee lei contest, and a pioneers luncheon become a big attraction in Kailua-Kona on this last day of the Kona Coffee Festival. Call: 326-7820.

MISS KONA COFFEE SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT November 8. This event selects a young woman from Kona to represent the Kona Coffee Council for 1996. Call: 326-7820.

BANKOH KI-HO'ALU (KAUAI) November 9. The event features many of today's foremost slack key talents (Lineup of performers TBA). Call: Kaua`i Marriott Resort and Beach Club 245-5050.

CJM COUNTRY STABLES RODEO November 9. Call: 742-6096.

HONOLULU CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES November 11. Dorian Wind Quintet features Billy Childs with his classical work at the UH Orvis Auditorium.

15TH ANNUAL G-SHOCK TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING OP At Ali`i Beach Park, Haleiwa. Pro Surfing Championship November 12 - 23. Women's OP Pro Surfing Championships, November 12 - 23. 8th Annual OP Junior Surfing Championships, November 15 - 23. Call: 637-6376. At Sunset Beach. Rip Curl World Cup of Surfing, November 24 - December 6. Quiksilver Roxy Pro, November 24 - December 6. Call: 638-5024.

KING DAVID KALAKAUA INVITATIONAL HULA FESTIVAL November 12 - 15. Hilton Waikoloa Hotel, Waikoloa. Events start at 6:00 p.m. each day. Call: Aunty Bernie Na`ope Konanui: 329-1532.

HONOLULU LAWN BOWLS CLUB VS CANADIAN BOWLERS ON TOUR November 12, 14, 17, 19. 45 Canadian lawn bowlers will be at the Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club in Ala Moana Park - Ewa (west) of McCoy Pavillion, across from Ward Centre. Call: 941-2291.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR November 13 - 14. Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Call: Kathy Boyce 245-1100.

WINTER WINE ESCAPE November 13 - 15. This annual event invites the public to meet top wine makers from around the world and top chefs who place the perfect wine with the best of Hawaiian Regional cuisine at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Call: 880-1111.

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL/ALL NEIGHBORING ISLANDS November 14 - 20. International film presentations, seminars and workshops in Oahu. Call: 800-752-8193.

KAWAI COCKETT November 14. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

MAUI NURSES MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS November 14 - 16. Annual fundraising tournament that benefits nursing education and scholarships on Maui. Wailea Tennis Club. Call: 879-1958.

HAWAI`I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL November 14 - 19. Castle Theater. Free screenings of award-winning films and shorts from Asia and the Pacific Rim. Call: 242-2787.

K-BAY FALL CRAFT, GIFT & PLANT FAIR November 15. This fourth annual event will be held on Kaneohe Bay. The fair features entertainment, food booths and displays from local crafters. Nearly 100 craft vendors will be participating. Call: 254-7679.

D.D SHAWN November 15. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

PRIDE OF THE ISLANDS COMPETITION November 15. At the Hawai`i Theatre Center. Call: 528-5535.

GOTO OF HIROSHIMA FOUNDATION 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION November 15. 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i. Call: 945-7633.

CONCERT BY TOI ET MOI November 15. 1:30 p.m. at the Heritage Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i. Free. Call: 945-7633.

LAUHALA WEAVING WORKSHOP November 15. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with Margaret Lovett. Bring lunch. Kaua`i Museum. Call: 245-6931.

15TH ANNUAL TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING SERIES November 16 - December 20. The Triple Crown Series is professional, big wave surfing on Oahu's North Shore. The men's Pipe Masters signals the conclusion of the Coca-Cola/Association of Surfing Professionals world tour after which a men's and women's world champion and Triple Crown Champion are named. Call: 638-7266.


KING DAVID KALAKAUA MEMORIAL SERVICE November 16. Royal Mausoleum, Mauna`ala, 2261 Nu`uanu Avenue, Honolulu, at 8 a.m. Call William Kahelekai Maioho: 587-2590.

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR A KING November 16. The Friends of `Iolani Palace are having their annual commemoration of King Kalakaua's Birthday. Call: 522-0832.

NA LANI `EHA November 16. At the Hawai`i Theatre Center. Call: 528-5535.

HAWAIIAN QUILT EXHIBITION November 17. Kaua`i Museum. Call: 245-6931.

PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF November 18 - 19. Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course. Call: 742-8711. Call: (800) PGA-TCKT for information on gallery tickets or (888) 744-0888 for accommodation information.

27th ANNUAL KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL November 18. Call: 326-7820.

NAM JUNE PAIK VIDEO PROGRAM: THE MISFITS: 30 YEARS OF FLUXUS November 19. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 7:30 p.m. Lars Movin,1993. Call: 532-8700.

ELLIOT CADES AWARDS November 20. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 7:00 p.m. honoring two of Hawai`išs most versatile writers. Call: 532-8700.

KEONI OF HAWAI`I: ALOHA SHIRT DESIGNS, 1938-1951 November 20 - January 11. The work of John Meigs features vintage shirts, original paintings of shirt designs, fabric swatches and photographs. Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. Call: 532-8700.

ALL AMERICA IS IRISH November 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, and December 4 - 6. The Army Community Theatre presents the 50th anniversary celeberation of fantasy, reality, Irish folklore and romance. 7:30 p.m. Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Call: 438-4480.

CHRISTMAS HOUSE ON MAUI November 21, 22, and 23. The Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center is decorated for Christmas and features hand-crafted items made on Maui. First Choice, a catered affair, will take place that Thursday. Call: 572-6560.

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! November 21. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Special screening. Call: 532-8700.

TELLABRATION '97 November 21. Part of the national gathering of storytellers, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 7:30 p.m. Call: 532-8700.

THE DRIFTERS AND THE SHIRELLES November 21. Castle Theater. Under the Boardwalk with Soldier Boy, live, in concert. A benefit for the Hawai`i Firefighters Association. Call: 242-7469.

COCKETT OHANA November 21. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

DA TAMING OF DA SHREW November 21, 22, 28, 29 and December 4, 5, and 6 at 8 p.m. and November 23 and December 7 at 2 p.m. The players speak pidgin as well as The Bard's own English in this localized retelling of Shakespeare's play. University of Hawai`i Kennedy Theater. Call:956-2598.

NA LEO PILIMEHANA November 22. The Center's Ho`onanea Hou concert series continues its showcase of the best in contemporary Hawaiian music with this Hoku Award-winning trio. Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. Call: 242-7469.

JOHN KA`IMIKAUA AND HALAU O KUKUNAOKALA November 22. Hawai`i Theatre, 5:00 p.m. Call: 528-0506.

THE KA`ALA BOYS November 22. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

1997 WALK TO CURE DIABETES November 22. A benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation-Hawai`i Chapter, Kapiolani Park. Registration from 7:00 a.m., walk begins at 8:00 a.m.

REGIS AND KATHIE LEE November 23 - 24. The Regis and Kathie Lee Show will shoot 4 live shows at the Hyatt Regency Kaua`i. Show times will be 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. each day.

PASKOI November 23. Honolulu Academy of Arts, noon to 5:00 p.m., featuring the theme of Christmas as it is celebrated in the Philippines, with song,dance, folk arts and food. Call: 532-8700.

RIP CURL WORLD CUP OF SUFRING November 24 - December 6. Sunset Beach.

GHOST IN THE SHELL November 24 - 26. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Mamoru Oshii, Japan, 1995. Call: 532-8700.

HIROSHIGE'S SNOWSCAPES November 24 - January 21. Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 18b. Call: 532-8700.

1997 JUNIOR OLYMPICS AND MASTERS KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS November 28 - 29. At the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena. Call: (206) 440-8386.

MOANA CHANG November 28. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

THE BELLE OF AMHERST November 28, 30. Honolulu Academy of Arts at 7:30 p.m. on the 28th and 4:00 p.m. on the 30th. One -women showcase on the life of American poet Emily Dickinson. Call: 532-8700.

THE HONOLULU BOY CHOIR This years Christmas presentation is titled "Christmas in the Islands". Public Chirstmas performances include: November 29, 8:00 p.m. Ala Moana Center, Center Stage; December 5, 7:00 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center; December 6, 7:00 p.m. Isana Restaurant/Kihei, Maui; December 7, 5:30 p.m. Ewa Beach Plantation Festival; December 12 - 13, 7:30 p.m. Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra; December 15, 7:00 p.m. Cannons Activity Center, BYU Laie; December 20, 7:00 p.m. Outrigger Reef Hotel Lobby; December 22, 7:00 p.m. Outrigger Waikiki Hotel Lobby; December 23, 7:00 p.m. Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis Campus; December 24 - 25, 8:00 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Monarch Showroom (dinner/show). Call: 596-7464.

NA HOKU PA November 29. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. International Market Place Food Court Stage. Call: 923-9871.

WARD SANTA PARADE November 29. Victoria Ward Center 6:30 p.m. Call: 591-6599.

KAUA`I HANDWORKS FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR November 29. Wilcox School Cafeteria, Lihue. Call: Eve Solomon 245-3810.

HALAU HULA O KUKUNAOKALA November 29. At the Hawai`i Theatre Center. Call: 528-5535.

VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW November 29. Terry McDonald and George Allan-Maui landscapes in watercolor and oils. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Call: 572-1897.

16TH ANNUAL WORLD ART BAZAAR November 29 - December 24. Offering holiday shopping and one-of-a-kind items, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 13 and Fountain Court Gallery. Call: 532-8703.

WREATH MAKING AND HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES November 29. 1 p.m. Kokee Natural History Museum. Call: 335-9975.

THE SOUL OF SURFING IS HAWAIIAN November 29. Fred Hemmings, book signing, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 732-7733.

EMME'S ISLAND MOMENTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL November 30. The 4th annual television concert special will be held in the Coral Ballroom at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Call: 941-9706.


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