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Monday, October 13, 1997

Stars stud Olympic fund-raiser

The Brothers Cazimero perform in the third annual Celebrity Sports Invitational gourmet banquet and concert to benefit the United States Olympic Committee at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ihilani Resort & Spa.

The evening, hosted by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Dan O'Brien, Tommy Moe (alpine skiing), and Kurt Angle (wrestling), begins with a preview of Faberge's St. Petersburg Collection.

After the dinner by Ihilani chef Mark Adair, a celebrity auction will be held. Among celebrities scheduled to attend are Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. ("Jerry Maguire"), Peter Fonda, Marlee Matlin ("Children of a Lesser God") and James McDaniel of "NYPD Blue."

Tickets are $125 ($50 tax deductible); tables of 10 are $1,250 ($500 deductible.)

Donations and reservations for the event should be sent to Jim Myers, USOC Hawaii, c/o Honolulu Publishing, 36 Merchant St., Honolulu, HI 96813.

Funds raised will be used to support the training of U.S. Olympic athletes.

Lake offers hula kahiko

Longtime Waikiki music legend Kahauanu Lake is presenting "Ka Wa Kahiko," a tribute "Of Mele and Hula," at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in Mamiya Theater, St. Louis High School.

Appearing are Kuliaikanu'u, Halau Hula Kamamolikolehua a me Halau Hula Kalehuaki'eki'eika'iu, Na Wahine Waipahe, Luana Kawaia'ea, Gordean Lee Bailey, Momi Aarona Kepelino and Kaipo Hale.

Admission is $25. Information: 486-4056.



Explore Moiliili

The Moiliili Community Center is sponsoring the Discover Moiliili Festival, from 9 a.m. into the evening Oct. 25, at various locations including Kuhio Elementary School, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and the Moiliili Community Center itself.

Events include a photo exhibit, a craft fair, sumo wrestling, taiko drumming and Halloween activities.

Free. Information: 947-8466.



Hoot 'n' holler

The Hootnani Hollerers will perform folk and blues music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring your own instruments and join in playing and singing, and also bring a potluck picnic item.

Free. Information: 233-7323.



Music of Mongolia

The Inner Mongolia Song and Dance Ensemble of China makes its first Hawaii appearance at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Blaisdell Concert Hall. The numbers the 28-member company performs reflect the unique Mongolian culture and environment.

Tickets,$10, $15 and $20, are available at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, the Blaisdell box office and Connection outlets. To charge by phone, call 545-4000. Information: 533-3181 597-8135, or 595-8231.



Beamers play Volcano

Keola Beamer, whose recent album celebrated his childhood growing up on the slopes of the volcano, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Kilauea Theater in Hawaii Volcano National Park.

Also performing at "Himeni A Ho'okani Pila" are Nona, Moana and Kaliko Beamer and Mauli Cook. The concert is a collaborative effort with Volcano Art Center.

Admission is $10. Information: 967-8222.




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