Courtesy of Honolulu Symphony
Two figures created in the likeness of Honolulu Symphony
maestro Samuel Wong, left, and Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, are up for bid.
More than 1,100 items will be up for grabs, including art and collectibles, travel wining and dining, jewelry, clothing and accessories, sports and fitness, and music and entertainment packages.
What's available? On the luxurious side there are:
The "Jet Set" item: A year's worth of first-class flights for one on Hawaiian Airlines. Estimated value: $39,000.
Use of a 1999 Lexus RX300 SUV for one year. Estimated value: $11,815.
Two art figures by Nina Denisovna Savenko -- one of Honolulu Symphony maestro Samuel Wong and one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Estimated value: $3,000.
A 2.21 carat diamond tie tack. Estimated value: $13,700.
Seven night cruise to the isles of Italy. Estimated value: $10,400.
A cocktail party for 50. Estimated value: $6,000.
On the more modest end, items up for bid include:
Two nights for four at Kaloko Mauka tropical forest above Kona in two equipped tree houses. Estimated value: $1,000
Lunch at First Hawaiian Bank's exclusive "Banker's Club" with seven of your friends. Estimated value: $500.
Guest judge appearance on "Hawaii Stars": Estimated value: $350.
Payment for winning bids must be settled by 11 p.m., and can be made by cash, check or credit card.
Tickets to the Symphony Ball are $200, which includes dinner. For information call the symphony at 524-0815, ext. 237.
Contractors designers and suppliers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Windward Mall to provide information on techniques and products.
GE Capitol and Hawaii Remodeling magazine will present a seminar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the former Liberty House Penthouse space.
Speakers will include: Marvin Koshi of GE Capital Hawaii on remodeling loans, Mel Lee of the City and County Building Department on permits, and Leonard Peters of Architectural Builders Co. on how to get started on a remodeling project.
Similar remodeling shows will take place 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 9 at the Kaimuki Recreational Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Ward Warehouse, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Kailua District Park.
For more information on Remodel-It-Right, call 847-4666, ext. 206.
"MAKANA AKAMAI"
536-4174
Friends of the Library needs book donations to help the library's book budget. Call for a brochure listing books wanted. The books listed are selected by the library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.
CRAFTS AND STORIES
Barnes and Noble, 737-3323
Meets 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CREATIVE SIDE
678-0561
Two group studies focus on books by Julia Cameron, 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the group will discuss Cameron's book "Artist Way"; and on Thursdays, another group will discuss Cameron's book "The Vein of Gold." Call Sue for locations.
HONOLULU CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Manoa Gardens, 845-9585
Meets 7 p.m., second Tuesdays of each month, 2790 Kahaloa Drive. Manuscript critique too.
LITERATURE READERS GROUP
Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995
Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.
MENSA BOOK GROUP
Barnes & Noble; 734-1159
Meets 3 p.m. first Sunday of February, May, August and November. Look for the Mensa sign. Call Gerry DeBenedetti.
ONLINE FUN
(212) 414-6157
Barnes and Noble author chat group at barnesandnoble.com and barnesandnoble@aol (keyword: bn). Call Elke Villa or e-mail her at evilla@bn.com.
OPEN MIC
Barnes & Noble, 737-3323
Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. third Friday of each month.
PROFESSIONAL WRITERS GROUP OF HAWAII
941-1768
Meets 4-6 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Call Susan.
ROMANCE READERS ANONYMOUS
Borders, Waikele; 676-6699
Meets 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month.
ROMANCE READERS GROUP
Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995
Meets 7 p.m. last Tuesday of each month
ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA, ALOHA CHAPTER
Aina Haina Library, 739-7722
SCIENCE AND FANTASY FICTION READING GROUP
Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995
Meets 7 p.m. last Wednesday of each month.
