Artists Russell Wee, Evelyn Morris, Barbara Ngumezi, Kim Yamakawa and Georgianna Lum also donated works of art to the Bead Art Challenge Silent Auction, which will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kewalo Conference Room, Ward Warehouse.

In conjunction with the auction, the Holiday Spree craft sale involving DACS Beads, Hui Mohala and other artists will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will feature beaded jewelry, ornaments, plants, ceramics and other handmade items.

The Alana Dung Foundation supports research efforts designed to improve the quality of life for children with serious illnesses, as well as organizations working toward the elimination of the suffering called by terminal illnesses.

For more information on the sale and auction, call 842-7714.

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Espiritu Libre means "free spirit" and the band
evolved out of the Latin band Malasada Electrica.
The group will perform at the Third Annual
All Souls' Day Festival Saturday.

Celebrate Day of the
Dead with Muertos

Not all surrounding All Hallow's Eve is morbid. In Mexico, the celebration of Los Dias de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a time of gaiety and feasting.

The celebrations demonstrate love and respect for deceased loved ones, rather than the fear and dread of the dead that characterize European Halloween rites.

Honolulu will celebrate the day with the Third Annual All Souls' Day Fiesta. The event takes place 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, beginning with a Mexican supper, then from 7 p.m., performances of salsa, samba and Latin jazz by Adela Chu and Espiritu Libre.

There will also be children's activities such as storytelling and making and decorating skull masks and calacas (skeletons). There will also be a candlelight procession to a Latin beat.

Literary types can show off their wit by writing an original calavery, an imaginary and satirical obituary in verse, to be shared during music breaks.

Admission for the dinner, concert and all activities is $15 for adults, $12 for students and $5 for children under 12. The cost without dinner is $10 for adults and $8 for students.

The Unitarian Church is at 2500 Pali Highway. For tickets and information, call 595-4047.

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