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Catch the beat at the library
Contemporary jazz drummers Robert Jospé and Kevin Davis will perform in a series of lecture-demonstration programs in the public libraries from Sunday through Feb. 3.
The free one-hour program will explore African cultural influences in American, Central American and South American dance music, covering swing, rock, salsa, mambo, calypso, reggae, merengue, samba and bossa nova.
The program will feature history of these musical forms and demonstrations on a variety of percussion instruments. It is suited for ages 5 and up.
The presentations will be held at these public libraries:
Oahu
Sunday: 2:30 p.m., Kaneohe
Jan. 28: 3 p.m., Kapolei
Jan. 29: 2 p.m., Kaimuki
Jan. 30: 3:30 p.m., Aiea; 7 p.m., Pearl City
Jan. 31: 6:30 p.m., Kahuku
Feb. 1: 2:30 p.m., Ewa Beach; 6:30 p.m., Mililani
Feb. 2: 1 p.m., Waimanalo; 6:30 p.m., Kailua
Feb. 3: 3:30 p.m., Kalihi-Palama
Big Island
Monday: 10:30 a.m., Pahala; 2:30 p.m., Naalehu
Tuesday: 9 a.m., Holualoa Elementary School; 5:30 p.m., Kailua-Kona
Next Wednesday: 3 p.m., Hilo
Maui
Jan. 26: 6:30 p.m., Wailuku
Call the hosting library seven to 10 days in advance if a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.
MORSELS
Birthday luau
Celebrate the 171st anniversary of the birth of King William Charles Lunalilo at a grand luau Jan. 28 at Lunalilo Home in Hawaii Kai. A traditional 12 item menu will be offered for eating on site or take-out.
The luau runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with entertainment by Aaron Young & Friends, Tony Conjugacion, Keawe Lopes and Melveen Leed. Tickets are $30. Call 395-1000 or 394-1464.
Cooking lessons
The Kahala Mandarin Oriental Culinary Academy offers these cooking classes in January. All classes run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 739-8780.
Do the Rice Thing: A demonstration with a menu of Green Pea and Saffron Risotto, Salmon Chasuke, Thai Black Rice Pudding, Rice Soufflé with Stewed Figs; Saturday, $65.
All About Vanilla: Bill Wiedmann of Singing Dog Vanilla leads a hands-on class in using vanilla with Scallops and Saffron Sauce, Blueberry Parfait, Creme Anglaise and Poached Lobster; Jan. 28. Cost is $115.
Eat healthy
The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific hosts two classes on healthy cooking next week. Both will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Frear Cafe at the hospital. Cost is $30 per class. Reservation required; call 566-3780.
Low Sodium Cooking with Flair: With nutritionist Moana Bachiller, 5:30 p.m. next Wednesday.
Leaner Cuisine: Low fat/low cholesterol cooking with Nancy Chang; Jan. 26.
For the pros
Food-service professionals with an interest in butchery can learn the basics in two Kapiolani Community College classes. Both classes are taught by chef-instructor Dale Thomas and incorporate lectures, course work and hands-on practice. They run from 3 to 8 p.m. over three Saturdays. Cost is $180 per series.
Butchery I: Learn to prepare beef, pork, poultry and fish for buffet and ala carte service; Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11,
Professional Butchery II: Advanced techniques; Feb. 18, 25 and March 4.
