Great seats for Raitt concert up for auction

Bonnie Raitt is auctioning off five pairs of premium tickets to her Jan. 6 Waikiki Shell concert for charity. The VIP fourth-row seats and backstage passes are up for bid through Jan. 3, with proceeds to benefit Malama Hawai'i, a hui of 70 groups that promote environmental, cultural and community projects.

Also on the block: two pairs of tickets and backstage passes to Raitt's Maui shows, on Jan. 7 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, to benefit Aha Punana Leo o Maui and its efforts to promote the Hawaiian language.

Place a bid at www.charityfolks.com/bonnie. Opening bid is $400 per pair of tickets.