Makaha gathering pays
homage to Rell and Iz

The Makaha Community will be dedicating Saturday's Ho'olaule'a to surfer/activist Rell Sunn and musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

The ho'olaule'a will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with dedication ceremonies at 12:45 p.m. for Rell and 3 p.m. for Iz. Lei and ho'okupu are welcome. Former Makaha Sons of Niihau member Mel Amina will share stories of the "good ole days" and show how Rell and Iz have made Hawaii a better place.

There also will be entertainment by the Waianae High School Haka Club, Vaihi, One Heart, Ilona Irvine, Kulia, Opihi Pickers, Tenderoni, Evolutionary Dance Troop, Simplisity, Brother Norm Thompson and Kawika Kahiapo.

Several local artisans and Hawaiian cultural practitioners will also set up displays and exhibits.

For information, call 696-1217 or connect to http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/waianaefestival.

She so bad

Lisa Matsumoto returns as Da Wicked Queen in the revival of her pidgin comedy presenting a local-style retelling of traditional fairy tales, "Happily Eva Afta." The play opens tomorrow at Diamond Head Theatre, with performances at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 26. Tickets range from $10 to $40 and are available at the box office and selected outlets. For more information, call 734-0274.

AShore thing

Joining Pauly Shore in "Pauly Shore: Live in Concert," 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall are comic Judy Tenuta and the band Tone Deaf Teens. Tickets are $20 to $30, available at the box office and Connection outlets. Call 545-4000 or (800) 333-3388.

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