Friday, October 17, 1997 Hawaiian Electric wants to get you charged up about wise energy use, so the company is sponsoring the free "HECO In Your Community" Energy Fair 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Pearlridge Center Uptown. Plug into HECO energy fair
Kids can play energy games and win gifts, and also learn about electric safety. McGruff, the safety dog, and Reddy Kilowatt will be available for photographs as well.
There will also be an electric vehicle on display, and information on now to save on electricity bills, on renewable energy sources, electric and magnetic fields, and on cash incentives for efficient water heating equipment.
Sugar Ray and the Aquabats have been added to the Red Hot Chili Peppers show slated for Dec. 29 at Blaisdell Arena. Peppers add Sugar Ray
All seats are still $25 (plus applicable service charges) and on sale at the Blaisdell box office and Connection outlets: Jelly's stores, Tempo's House of Music Ala Moana, Tempo Music, University of Hawaii Campus Center and the MTI Desk at Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Tickets may also be charged by calling 545-4000 or 1-800-333-3388.
Sugar Ray's summer hit, "Fly," reached No. 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock charts thanks to its feel-good mix of rock and light reggae. The song is currently at No. 4.
Call 536-HALL (4255).
Think your band's name should be right up there with the Rolling Stones? Then there's a web site for you. Register band name
The North American Band Name Registry was launched by ROCKAMERICA to establish a database of artists in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Registering with the site can help artists establish "prior use" of the name; have access to listings of venues, management, entertainment lawyers and publishing companies; as well as allow booking agents and record companies to find you.
To sign up, log on to http://www.bandname.com.
Thursday, October 16, 1997 The Jets perform at the Polynesian Cultural Center as part of the center's second annual Tongan Festival running today through Saturday. Jets take off for new album
The concert, at 10:15 p.m. tomorrow in the PCC Pacific Theater, kicks off the release of the group's new album, "Love Will Lead the Way."
Tickets are $7.
Festival events also include a display of Koe Maa'imoa, or Royal Composition Charts, that trace the history of the Tongan royal family; and an exhibit of Tongan quilts. Both are open 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. throughout the festival. There will also be a Tongan dance competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Pacific Theater, $3 admission; and ongoing Tongan arts and crafts demonstrations and performances of Tongan music and dance.
Call 293-3043 or 293-3002 for more information.
Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Cotton candy is a fluffy must at Saturday's annual St. Andrew's Priory Ho'olaule'a. The Hanabusa 'ohana will work the cotton candy and shave ice booths at the school benefit, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sweet treats at the Priory
Festivities include games, gifts, auction, entertainment and foods -- laulau and teri lunches, Korean bento, Yum Yum Thai noodles and Wah Fung restaurant spring rolls. Also, sushi, ice cream sodas and Country Store jams, chutneys and herbals.
Admission is free. Come early for kiawe-grilled huli beef, hot malassadas and Bake Shop goodies. Call 536-6102.
Tuesday, October 14, 1997 Contestants are needed for the 1998 Hawaii Cinderella Scholarship Program state pageant. Contestants will be separated into the following age categories: 3-6; 7-9; 10-12; 13-17; and 18-26. For applications, call Gloria or Sheri at 595-8008. Seeking Cinderella
Essay contest: A high schooler can win a $1,000 scholarship to Chaminade University, four tickets to the Jeep Aloha Bowl, four VIP brunch invitations and a Chaminade gift package by writing what "Christmas in Paradise" means to him/her and what he/
she would like the world to know about Hawaii. Entries must be sent by Oct. 31 to: Jeep Aloha Bowl/Chaminade High School Essay Contest, 1110 University Ave., Suite 403, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826; or fax the essay to 947-6648. For a complete list of rules, call 947-4141 or 735-4772.
The foundation's Center for Global Partnership also has grant programs available. For information, call (212) 489-1255; fax (212) 489-1344; or write to The Japan Foundation, Center for Global Partnership, N.Y., 152 West 57th St., 39F, New York, N.Y. 10019.
The YWCA urges the community to participate in YWCA Week Without Violence Saturday to Oct. 26. The aim of the activities and events is to make communities safer. Highlights are: Join in a Week
Without Violence
Call 538-7061 ext. 20 for more information on these and other events.
Monday, October 13, 1997 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. Stars stud Olympic fund-raiser
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.
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. Explore Moiliili
Events include a photo exhibit, a craft fair, sumo wrestling, taiko drumming and Halloween activities.
Free. Information: 947-8466.
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. Hoot 'n' holler
Free. Information: 233-7323.
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. Music of Mongolia
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.
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. Beamers play Volcano
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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