Thursday, September 4, 1997 National recording artists ZZ-Top, the Texas delta blues band famous for such tunes as "Waiting for the Bus," "Sharp Dressed Man" and "My Head's in Mississippi," will perform two shows at the Blaisdell Arena Oct. 10 and 11. Tickets go on sale Saturday at the Blaisdell Box Office and other outlets. ZZ-Top in Blaisdell shows
The Hoku award-winning Ka'au Crater Boys perform a good-bye concert 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Pier Bar, Aloha Tower Marketplace. Ka'au Crater Boys say aloha
Tickets are $12.50 at Pier Bar and Tower Record sites, or $15 at the gate. Doors open at 6 p.m., with Joy as the opening act, followed by the Ka'au duo at 8:30 p.m. Call 536-2166.
The Boys' lead singer/guitarist Ernie Cruz plans to join his chart-topping younger sibling John Cruz to form the Cruz Brothers.
Ukulele virtuoso Troy Fernandez will perform with Palolo (Chino Montero and Nathan Nahinu) and Maui's Valley Boys (Ata Damasco and Kip Lukela).
A National Skate Patrol training seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. Saturday at Meeting Place Cafe. It is being presented by the Honolulu Chapter of the NSP in hopes of doubling its 30-member skate patrol. Get in-line for patrol
The patrol members provide on-the-spot safety instruction to in-line skaters having difficulty maintaining control of their skates, and also operate as a citizens' patrol in cooperation with local authorities.
Right now the Hawaii patrol is offered Saturdays and Sundays at Ala Moana Park and the Magic Island peninsula.
To attend the free training seminar, participants must be in-line skaters who are capable of basic skating skills. Patrol members are 16 and older, but younger people may join the junior patrol.
Call Tim Temple at 48-SKATE (487-5283).
Tuesday, September 2, 1997 "Da Scoops"
Study abroad: AYUSA International is offering a scholarship to study in the Czech Republic during the 1998-99 school year, while living with a host family.
The nonprofit program also gives American families the opportunity to host an exchange student the same year.
For more information, call Carol Reanier at 1-800-388-3013.
Openings are available in the skilled nursing facility, physical therapy, pharmacy, food service, patient accounting, front desk, gift shop, diagnostic imaging and medical records sections.
Pick up an application and volunteer brochure form at the hospital's information desk in the Physician Center, Mililani Shopping Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Deadline: Sept. 12.
The Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship is open to University of Hawaii students who want to study in Japan. The scholarship is worth $15,000 per year with a tuition supplement of up to $5,000 per year. A cost of living allowance of $5,000 may also be awarded.
The scholarship may be renewed for a second year.
There will be a brown-bag informational lunch noon-2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the UH-Manoa, Tokioka Room, Moore 319. Applications are available at the Center for Japanese Studies, Moore 216. The deadline is Nov. 3.
Students interested in the Graduate Monbusho Scholarship must attend a mandatory meeting, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at UH-Manoa, Moore 103. Call Kakuko Shoji at 956-8798.
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki celebrates products "Made With Aloha" at a festival Sept. 19 at the hotel. Manufactured with aloha
More than 100 vendors will sell their wares in the Hyatt's central atrium, plus more than a hundred Hyatt shops and restaurants. Products include chopsticks for beginners, Hawaiian music, Kona coffee, koa carvings, Hawaiian games, Hawaiian quilts, fruit jams, ahi jerky, papaya energy bars, dried flower wreaths and jewelry.
The event is held at the same time as the Waikiki Ho'olaule'a, a street party along Kalakaua Avenue.
The Ho'olaule'a includes live music and hula productions, as well as food and crafts.
Free. Information: 591-6599.
Dec. 29 is the new date set for the Red Hot Chili Pepper's concert. New date set for Chili Peppers show
The Sept. 16 concert was postponed after drummer Chad Smith injured his shoulder in a traffic accident two weeks ago.
An earlier scheduled July concert was also postponed after singer Anthony Keidis was injured in a motorcycle accident.
Original tickets will be honored on Dec. 29. Refunds are available through the Neal Blaisdell Center Box Office for those who cannot attend the show on the new date.
For more information, stay tuned to KPOI 97.5 or call 536-HALL (4255).
Halau Hula 'O Hokulani took top honors in the 7th annual Moanikeala Keiki 'Auana Hula Competition hosted by the Polynesian Cultural Center. Mililani keiki halau wins
The halau, led by kumu hula Hokulani and Larry DeRego performed three dances Saturday -- "E Na Keiki 'O Ka 'Aina," "E Ku'u Tutu" and "Na Mo'olelo Kahiko" -- earning a top score of 217 points.
Kumu Hula Lilinoe Lindsey's Ka Pani 'O Lilinoe of Aiea came in second with 200 points, and third place went to Kano'eau Dance Academy of Kahului, Maui, with a score of 199 points. The troupe's kumu hula is Ke'ala Kukona.
A total of 12 halau from Oahu, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island participated in the event.
Hawaii Matsuri Taiko will be among the performers at a Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Ho'olaule'a, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. The event also features food booths, a children's fair, a flower arrangement and tea ceremony exhibit, and entertainment by the Tihati revue, Roy Sakuma's ukulele keiki and other ethnic performers. The Ho'olaule'a is one of several events commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of the priest Rennyo Shonin, considered the architect of the Hongwanji. In addition, an exhibition of 27 photographs and panels depicting Shonin's life is on view through the 7th at Hawaii Betsuin. Matsuri Taiko
"Children of the World," a musical fantasy, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and Sept. 20 and 27 at Windward Mall Center Stage. Windward Mall presents play
The 40-minute production tells the story of two alien children who come to Earth to teach the animals to replenish life to the dying planet. They seek the help of Cleopatra, queen of the Nile.
Rhonda portrays Cleopatra, and Oahu children are featured in the cast.
The message of "Children of the World" is conveyed through contemporary songs and through the choreography of Vernon Campbell, who also directs the presentation.
The original musical will return to Windward Mall Nov. 8, 15 and 22, and again at various times through the next year.
Monday, September 1, 1997 Japanese classical music star Kineya Katsukuni, master of the three-string samisen, presents a performance- Samisen style
demonstration from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
tomorrow at the Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall at the East-West Center.
With an ensemble of vocalists, samisen players, drummers and a flutist, Katsukuni will demonstrate techniques and discuss the historical and social context of nagauta music. Then he and the ensemble will perform several pieces.
Admission is free; calabash donations will be accepted. For information, call
944-7177.
The ensemble will also present a free performance 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel.
Although Queen Lili'uokalani was born more than 150 years ago, on Sept. 2, 1838, her birthday is still honored. An exhibit of artifacts, documents and memorabilia relating to the Queen will be presented by Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin to commemorate that day. Display honors Liliuokalani
The exhibit at 1111 Bishop St. features more than 40 items including documents, letters and photographs signed by the Queen, calling cards, palace invitations, a kahili used at her funeral, an order of the medal she wore after becoming Queen, and a letter written by her at age 23.
Open to the public free of charge, the exhibit runs from tomorrow to Sept. 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit will be closed on Sunday. Information: 531-6251.
"Happy Days" are here again -- at least at the University of Hawaii. Hop in socks
The UH College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association is sponsoring a 1950s sock hop with disc jockey Fabulous Woody to the nostalgic theme of "Happy Days at Klum Gym" on Sept. 20.
The dance will start rocking and rolling at 6:30 p.m. and keep on bopping until 11:30 p.m. Rubber-soled shoes or socks are required and '50s attire is more than welcome. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 in advance. Call 956-4051 for information.
Ho'olaule'a Alu Like takes place Sept. 27, with a full-day fair of music, games, crafts and more. Alu Like holds fair
Events run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with music by the Royal Hawaiian Band, a health fair and guided tours of the Hawai'i Computer Training Center at Kawaiaha'o Plaza, and craft fair at Mission Houses Museum.
From 1 to 4 p.m. at 827 Mission Lane there will be a series of videos shown for a $2 donation.
At 5 p.m. there will be a concert at Kawaiaha'o Church honoring Haunani Apoliona, with music by Olomana, Genoa Keawe, Ipo Kumukahi, Frank Hewett and Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pa Olapa, and others. Admission is $15 per person donation; $7 for each child under 12 years old.
The annual ho'olaule'a celebrates Alu Like, in its 23rd year of assisting Hawaiian natives "who are committed to achieving their potential."
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