Mel Gibson plays a man who takes matters into his own hands after a botched mission fails to rescue his kidnapped son in "Ransom," which opens at Oahu theaters tomorrow. See "At the Movies"in our [Community] section online.
Mel Gibson plays a man who takes matters into his own hands after a botched mission fails to rescue his kidnapped son in "Ransom," which opens at Oahu theaters tomorrow. See "At the Movies"in our [Community] section online.
The World Invitational Hula Festival, "E Ho'i Mai I Ka Piko Hula," begins at 5 p.m. today through Saturday at the Waikiki Shell. World hula festival
to honor BeamerThis year's festival honors kumu hula and "living treasure" Nona Beamer. Part of the ticket sale will benefit various Beamer Scholarships.
There will also be Hawaiian food, crafts and products booths.
Admission each day is $7.50 for the lawn, $10 for seats, $15 for loge seats and $25 for VIP seats.
Information: 486-3185.
Hootie and the Blowfish are performing at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Waikiki Shell. Give a Hoot
The musical group's first album, "Cracked Rear View," sold more than 13 million copies. The Blowfish are also avid golfers and played Maui last winter in order to work in a golf game.
Admission is $27.50. Information and ticket sales: 545-4000.
"A Taste of Helemano," a fund-raiser for Opportunities For the Retarded, Inc., takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday at Helemano Plantation. Hele on to Helemano
There will be food demonstrations with such guest chefs as Alan Wong of Alan Wong's Restaurant, Marilou of Marilou's Filipino Restaurant in Wahiawa, and Dick Allgire of KITV.
There will also be make-up and "folding art" demonstrations, food and craft booths and Hawaiian entertainment. Admission is free.
Information: 622-3929.