Conquering the Sun

Friday – Sunday, November 14 – 16:
Conquering the Sun. Maui’s next feat is to stop the Sun Goddess La from moving so quickly across the sky. His mother, Hina, complains that her kapa for the luau will not dry because the days are so short. With the help of his sister, Keahi, and others they meet along the way, Maui climbs to the top of the mountain and lassoes La with a rope made of their hair. La finally agrees to slow down, allowing the days to be longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. UH Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo. Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 932-7490 or visit www.artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu/.