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Splashing fun
The west side plays host to "Kai Mele," a benefit concert held in conjunction with the 2002 Hawaii Boat Show and Ocean Expo.Kapena, Sean Na'auao, Imua, Chant, the Ka'ala Boys and Honolulu will perform in the concert to benefit the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Davey D will emcee.
A beer, martini, margarita and wine garden will also be open for those over 21, and food junkies can line up for edibles from Chai's Island Bistro, Ryan's Grill, Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Mr. Goodburger and more.
Enjoy the boat show in the afternoon, then pull up a chair and enjoy live entertainment as the sun sets over Ko Olina.
>> Place: Ko Olina Resort and Marina Lagoon 4
>> Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday
>> Tickets: $20, available at any 808 Wireless location
>> Call: 478-2981
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'Hui Panala'au' exhibit opens
More than a half-century ago, young men from Kamehameha and other Hawaii high schools became voluntary Robinson Crusoes in a scheme to Americanize tiny islands on the Pacific equator. This little-known chapter in Hawaii's history is the subject of "Hui Panala'au: Hawaiian Colonists, American Citizens," a new exhibit opening at noon tomorrow at Bishop Museum.The exhibit, which continues through June 16, will tell the story of how 60 young Hawaiian men survived a government mission in uninhabited atolls of the South Pacific from 1935 to 1942. The exhibit will feature photographs, logbooks, drawings, maps and artifacts.
While on the islands, the colonists collected artifacts, mapped the islands, cultivated coconuts and vegetables, and prepared a landing field for Amelia Earhart, who was expected to make Howland Island one of her last stops on her round-the-world flight. Through it all, they endured rats, sharks and, ultimately, enemy gunfire. The project ended in February 1942, following the deaths of two of the youths during Japanese-led air attacks on Howland Island.
The few remaining participants are in their 80s and will be honored Saturday.
Admission is $14.95 general for adults, $11.95 for 65 and older and ages 4 to 12; kamaaina and active military rates are $7.95 for adults, $6.95 for seniors and children 4-12; members and keiki 3 and under are admitted for free.
For more information, call 847-3511.
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A fire burns inside this weekend
Place: World Cafe, 1130 N. Nimitz Highway
Time: 7 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $12.50
Call: 599-4450What started as four bored high school kids in Ukiah, Calif., making punky noises between skateboard sessions in 1991 has blazed into one of the better hardcore bands with a uniquely distinctive Gothic tinge.
AFI will be making a Honolulu stopover Sunday as part of its Blackheart Tour. It's the group's second appearance here, after debuting at the last Big Mele in 1999, sharing a bill with The Offspring, The Vandals, Fun Lovin' Criminals and Bad Religion.
While AFI's next album will be a major label debut with DreamWorks, the group's latest album on Nitro, "The Art of Drowning," shows the quartet at its best, a barely contained catharsis of melodic punk fury combined with deep, dark undertones.
Davey Havok's angst-filled voice, at its quietest and loudest, is showcased on "Ever And a Day" and "Morningstar." Guitarist Jade Puget, bassist Hunter and drummer Adam Carson round out the band.
Honolulu's rock/punk veterans the Knumbskulls and Grapefruit will be the opening bands.
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