Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Huey Lewis & the News will not play the Maui Arts & Cultural Center as scheduled Nov. 8. Lewis &News call off concert
The concert was canceled and has not been rescheduled, according to Corey Humpage, director of promotions and publicity for Bill Graham Presents. He said he did not know why the show was called off.
Ticket holders may receive a refund at point of purchase. Information: (415)-281-9216.
Tuesday, October 28, 1997 Don't find yourself ticket-less for the Hawaii International Film Festival that runs Nov. 7 through 21 with 100 films being shown on 26 screens across six islands.
Benefits for HIFF Ohana
The only statewide film festival in the United States last year filled all 65,000 seats so if you want to get a jump on ticket sales, consider joining the HIFF Ohana.
For the first time in its 17-year history, the festival will charge an admission fee of $6, discounted to $5 each for HIFF Ohana members.
For a $50 membership fee, members receive six tickets -- a $36 value -- and two tickets to other films -- a $12 value -- during the year.
In addition, all Ohana members get a program guide; first crack at film festival tickets; admission to the welcoming party; a subscription to the newsletter; and discounts on HIFF merchandise.
An unprecedented number of world-class filmmakers and actors will travel to Hawaii to represent their films this year. Among them are director Ang Lee, who will introduce his new film "The Ice Storm," starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline; John Seale, who won the Academy Award in cinematography for "The English Patient"; Jason Priestly of "Beverly Hills 90210"; and John Ritter, co-star of "Sling Blade."
For membership information, go to the HIFF headquarters and box office on the second floor of Ward Warehouse. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Frida. Or call 528-HIFF (528-4433) for more information.
Scoops
Financial aid: Hawaii Community Foundation presents four workshops outlining various types of financial aid. The workshops also give an overview of the foundation's scholarship application process.
Workshops will be held: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, McCully-Moiliili Library; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Liliha Public Library; and 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and Jan. 6, Hawaii Community Foundation, 900 Fort St. Mall, Suite 1300.
Workshops at the libraries are limited to 40 participants and the other two are limited to 25 participants. Registration required. Free. Call 566-5570.
To nominate a Windward resident, write a one-page letter describing how the person lives and works by the rotary's four vows. The letter should also tell the contributions the person has made to the Windward community.
The winner will be awarded with the title of "Man or Woman of the Year" at a February dinner banquet.
Mail letters to: Windward Rotary, P.O. Box 122, Kailua, Hawaii 96734 by Dec. 1. Information: 262-0687.
To apply, write to: Alliance Francaise of Hawaii, Committee for Local Education Support, 401 Kamake'e St., Suite 407, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Call 944-7609.
Monday, October 27, 1997 The annual Ho'olaule'a at Kamehameha Schools will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 this year, on the schools' elementary campus. The theme of the event, sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools' Association of Teachers and Parents, is "E Ola Mau Ka Ho'ilina," (The Legacy of Pauahi Lives On). Ho'olaule'a at Kamehameha Schools
There will be plate lunches, neighbor island food specialities, games, a petting zoo, and sales of produce, preserves and crafts. Continuous entertainment will be provided by Pacific Blue, Kapena, Tropical Knights, Dis Guys, Brother Noland, Sudden Rush, Baba B, Mauna Lua and the schools' elementary chorus, concert glee club, ROTC drill team and Warrior Marching Band.
Proceeds support enrichment programs for the Kamehameha students. Admission is free; no coolers or alcohol allowed. Call 842-8623.
About 1,000 karate athletes will compete in the Junior Olympics & Masters Karate Championships Nov. 28 and 29 at the Blaisdell Center Arena. Karate meet selects national champion
Members of the Hawaii-based Japan International Karate Center will take part along with athletes from other dojo from around the country. Among Island competitors will be Jamie Migia and Aaron Oandasan.
The two-day martial arts event will feature team and individual competitions in three categories: kata (form), kobudo (weapons) and kumite (sparring). Winners will qualify to represent the United States in Budapest, Hungary, in December.
There also will be demonstrations of the sport by international champions and masters.
The matches will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Tickets are $10 a day; children under 5, free. They are available by call 593-1153 or at the Blaisdell box office on the days of the event.
The Friends of 'Iolani Palace will commemorate the birthday of Queen Kapi'olani with two nights of free tours Dec. 26 and 27. Palace tours honor queen
The tours will begin at 6 p.m. and continue every 10 minutes; the last tour begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are first-come, first-serve; distribution begins at 5:30 p.m.
The tours will include views of the Blue Room, Throne room and Grand Hall. The grounds and palace will be decorated with lanterns as they were for a festive event during the monarchy. There all will be showings of a video on the Hawaiian monarchy throughout the evenings at the theater in the 'Iolani Barracks.
Information: 522-0832.
The Artists Group will present its fifth biennial exhibit Nov. 5 through 29 at Linekona Academy Art Center. Artists Group exhibits
Artists Gail Bakutis, Ann Beeson, Elly Brodsky, Lucille Cooper, Ka Ning Fong, Shirley Hasenyager, Susan McGovney Hansen, Alison Manaut, Margo Mitchell, Mary Mitsuda and Dodie Warren will present pieces in a variety of media.
Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed on Mondays and Nov. 27. An opening reception will take place 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
Information: 262-5069.
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