THIS WEEK

Cecilio and Kapono, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Kona Surf Convention Center; and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Maui Arts and Cultural Center's Castle Theater. Kona ticket price: $25. Tickets can be purchased at MJS Music, Hilo; Kona Surf Hotel; Rhythm and Reading, Waimea; Mele Kai Music; and Tempo Music.

Maui ticket prices: $20-$30. Tickets can be purchases at the center.

Information, 593-8333.

Willie K and Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Aug. 15, Shooter's Bar in Hilo. Information: Anela Chung, 1-808-934-7111.

"Rock 'N Bowling" with Willie K and Gilliom, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Aug. 16, Kona Bowl. Cost: $10-$12. For an additional $5, concert-goers can bowl all night. Information: Mary Shannon, 1-808-326-2695.

They also will be performing at the Hawaii Academy of Recording Artists, 4-4:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Blaisdell (Honolulu) and the will be signing autographs from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 15, Tempo Music Store, Prince Kuhio Mall, Hilo; and 7-8 p.m. Aug. 16, Tempo Music Store, Kopiko Plaza, Kona.

Kapena, 4 p.m. Aug. 15, Ward Warehouse stage; and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Borders, Ward. Information, 524-2744.

Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Cost: $11, pre-sale; $14, at-the-door; free for children under 14. Tickets available at all Connection Outlets or call 545-4000. Information, 521-7775.

Performance by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts winners, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-16, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Information, 532-8700.

Martin Nievera and Friends, and the Honolulu Symphony, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Blaisdell. Chaired by Governor Benjamin Cayetano with his wife Vicky Cayetano, the Society of Seven, Roberto Nievera, Ginny Tiu and guest conductor Louie Ocampo. Cost: $15-$47.50. Tickets available at Blaisdell box office, all Connection Outlets, or call 545-4000. Limited number of $150 gala benefit tickets, which include the best seating and a private reception for Martin Nievera at Washington Place, are available. Benefit tickets available at 524-0815, extension 34.

"Reggae on the Move" Black Uhuru, Eek-A-Mouse and the Mighty Diamond perform 5 p.m. Aug. 16, Waikiki Shell. Cost: $19.50, pre-sale; $21.50-$23.50, at-the-door. Tickets available at all Connection outlets, or charge by phone at 545-4000.

Gary Haleamau, 4 p.m. Aug. 16, Borders, Waikele; and 9 p.m. Aug. 16, Borders, Ward. Call 524-2744.

Kelly Villaverde, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

"Silly and Sweet," by the Honolulu Men's and Women's choruses, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Diamond Head Theater. Cost: $15, advance; $18, at-the-door. Call Mark, 672-9358, or Andrew, 524-0935.

Palolo, 3 p.m. Aug. 17, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Kapena, 4 p.m. Aug. 17, Ala Moana Shopping Center. Autograph session to follow at House of Music. Information, 524-2744.

Buster Quartet, 4 p.m. Aug. 17, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Bankoh Ki-Ho'Alu slack key concert, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Bishop Museum. Free. Information: call 239-4336 or email Milt.Concerts.Slack.Key@Juno.Com.

"Best of Broadway Belt-Along," 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Free. Information, 623-4722.

Virginia Lum plays pieces from Bach to Gershwin, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, UH-Manoa, Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium. Cost: $8-$12. Call 536-0218 or 949-1573.

Willie Royal and Wolfgang "Lobo" Fink, 2 p.m. Aug. 20, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Pacific Fleet Band joins the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Training Squadron Band, 11:45 a.m. Aug. 21, Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium. Free. Information, 474-3268.

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SPECIALS

Auditions for boys ages 7-12 for the Honolulu Boy Choir are being taken by appointment. Call 596-7464.