University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Keola Beamer will lead a workshop on
slack-key guitar as well as perform.

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Zing go the strings

At UH-Manoa

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The University of Hawai'i at Manoa Summer Session Hawai'i Guitar Festival is a pretty long title for guys pulling strings, but they've been doing it for six years now. As usual, the event will feature a variety of concerts and workshops, which are scheduled throughout June.

Events include:

Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. June 3 in Room No. 108, UHM Music Building, with classical guitarist William Kanengiser of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet; concepts, techniques and exercises. Admission is $30. Information: 956-7221.

Concert 8 p.m. June 6 in Orvis Auditorium, with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet instrumental ensemble featuring John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant and Andrew York. Guitar Player magazine calls the LAGQ "One of the finest guitar quartets in the world." Admission is $15; $12 students and seniors. Information: 956-6824.

All-Star Concert with Keola Beamer, Frank Vignola and Byron Yasui, 7:30 p.m. June 12 in UH Hilo Theatre. Admission is $10; $8 students and seniors. Information: 808-974-7310.

All-Star Concert with Keola Beamer, Frank Vignola and Byron Yasui, 7:30 p.m. June 13 in Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. Admission is $10; $8 students and seniors. Information: 808-245-8270.

Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. June 19 in Room No. 108, UHM Music Building, with jazz guitarist Frank Vignola; in the oeuvre of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Django Reinhardt. Vignola has toured with Leon Redbone, Chet Atkins, Madonna, Jon Faddis, Woody Allen, Ringo Starr, the Manhattan Transfer and Lionel Hampton. Admission is $30. Information: 956-7221.

"Mo'olelo -- Tales From the Dream Guitar," 8 p.m. June 19 in Orvis Auditorium, a concert with Keola Beamer; mele, hula and oli along with traditional guitar and native instruments. Admission is $15; $12 students and seniors. Information: 956-6824.

Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. June 19 in Room No. 108, UHM Music Building, with slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer; concepts, techniques and exercises. Admission is $30. Information: 956-7221.

Concert with Frank Vignola and Byron Yasui, 8 p.m. June 20 in Orvis Auditorium. Admission is $15; $12 students and seniors. Information: 956-6824.