Bank betting many are
ready for the good life

Despite nearly a decade of news about Hawaii's economic woes, the organizers of the Good Life Expo are betting that isle residents have a whole lot of money piling up, and they just can't figure out how to spend it.

Presenter American Savings Bank and the expo's supporting sponsors have a few ideas.

Beginning this afternoon and running through Sunday, The Good Life Expo at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall will showcase food, wine, fashion, dream vacations, new cars, electronic and computer equipment, health and beauty innovations, and arts and entertainment opportunities.

Hourly prize drawings will feature items from Harley Davidson, the Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii Theatre, Diamond Head Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts, The Contemporary Museum, University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Honolulu Symphony, Hawaii Opera Theatre, Bishop Museum, Mission Houses Museum and Iolani Palace.

THE GOOD LIFE EXPO When: Today from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m Where: Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Admission: $4 adults, $2 seniors, children under five free. There is an additional charge of $15 for the wine tasting. Call: 732-6699

But wine, food and fashion are the stars of the show.

Richard Field of R. Field Wine Co. is hosting "The Essential Wines of the Good Life" tastings from 5 to 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

At 2 p.m. Saturday, Bally will present the "What to Wear to 'Miss Saigon' " fashion show with models from the Honolulu Club, makeup by Sephora, and the chance to win two tickets to the opening night preview of "Miss Saigon" Oct. 7 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

And later on Saturday, at 4 p.m., visiting Broadway performer, comedian and celebrity chef Rip Taylor will be interviewed by "Hearty Chef" Diana Helfand.

More Friday highlights

Galliard String Quartet performs at the Wine Plaza at 5:30 p.m. Chef Russell Siu of 3660 on the Rise gives a cooking demonstration at 7:30 p.m.

More Saturday highlights

Kahala Suns, Bikini & Things present a fashion show with E.J. Models International at noon.

At 12:30 p.m., chef David Paul of David Paul's Diamond Head Grill gives a cooking demonstration. And music will be provided in the Good Life Lounge at 6:15 p.m. by Swingwood Revue and at 8:15 p.m. by Rolando Sanchez.

Sunday highlights

Chef Glenn Chu of Indigo gives a cooking demonstration at 12:30 p.m. Michelle Henry and Kapatid present a fashion show with E.J. Models International at 1 p.m. And the 4 p.m. finale includes drawing the name of the winner of a Harley Davidson Sportster.

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