"Circle of the Sun" tells the story of creation in song and dance. From left are composer Lila Kane, drummer Reggae McGowen and choreographer Aissatou Bey Grecia.
Leo Kottke returns to Hawaii next month for a three-island tour accompanied by folk singer Ramblin' Jack Elliot.The pair will open the Hawaii tour at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at Hawaii Theatre, followed by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. June 8, and the Big Island's Kona Surf Convention Center 7:30 p.m. June 9.
Honolulu tickets can be purchased at Tower Records, Rainbow Books, Hungry Ear in Kailua, the Hawaii Theatre or by calling 528-0506.
Maui tickets are available at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center or by calling 242-SHOW.
Kona tickets are at Byrds Audio and CDs-Waimea, Rhythm and Reading in Kona, MJS Music-Hilo, Volcano Store, and the Kona Surf.
"I love Hawaii, man, been coming here for 28 years and have a lot of dear friends here," said Guthrie during a recent month-long visit to his familiar Mokuleia haunts. "In the old days like the '60s I did a free show at the Bandstand and the next day we played the Shell with Linda Ronstadt. It was great.
"I want to to do a free performance as a thank you for all the aloha that's been given me in 28 years of visiting."
Guthrie is contacting local promoters to help with the logistics. He performed last October on the Big Island as part of the Ironman Triathlon festivities.
Guthrie, who has homes in Florida and Massachussetts, spent April in a Mokuleia beach cottage resting after nearly three years on tour.
"Mystic Journey," Guthrie's album released last January, has a Hawaii connection. Cyril Pahinui plays on one recording.
The hoped-for Honolulu concert to promote the album would kick off a world tour slated for Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.
"Circle of the Sun" tells the story of creation in song and dance. From left are composer Lila Kane, drummer Reggae McGowen and choreographer Aissatou Bey Grecia.
The event is presented by Lila Kane, who composed and scripted the presentation that offers an original myth of the universe's creation in song and dance and with taiko and African drums. The opera will benefit the Hawaii Committee for UNICEF.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. June 7 and 8; at 2 p.m. on June 9. Advance tickets, at $10 to $25, go on sale Wednesday at Sirius Books and Crafts, Out of Africa, Hungry Ear, UH Campus Center, New Day Books. Call 948-3311.
Hamasaki and Landgraf have a history of documenting local issues and conflicts. The title of the exhibit translates to "return the water," and refers to the controversy about diverting Windward waters to other Oahu areas.
An opening reception will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 16. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Call 235-7342.