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Michael Tiknis, executive director of the Honolulu Symphony, has resigned his post of five years, effective in June.
Tiknis, credited by the symphony's board of directors for bringing the orchestra back from financial disaster to prosperity, made the announcement yesterday.
Tiknis, 48, will move to the mainland with wife, Sharon, and his son, Aaron, to care for his ailing parents. He is an only child.
Tiknis joined the symphony in 1995 after the orchestra's concert operations had been suspended two seasons due to a lack of funding. Ticket sales for the 1999-2000 season are now more than $1 million, up more than $250,000 from last season.
"It was a very difficult decision because I love Hawaii and the orchestra," said Tiknis. "I've been seeing my position as a long-term job, but the reality is that (Hawaii) is a long place away when your parents are on the mainland."
A search for his successor is expected to begin immediately.
Principal Pops conductor Matt Catingub, leader of the Copa Cat Pack, will conduct.
Here is the schedule. Shows start at 7 p.m.:
April 8 -- Wayne Newton with Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom.
May 6 -- Roberta Flack with guest B.B. Shawn.
June 2 -- Don Ho and The Legends of Hawaii.
June 10 -- Doc Severinson and Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack.
Tickets are on sale at the Honolulu Symphony box office. Concert goers can get one ticket free when they purchase three with subscription packages, which are available for $173 (table seating), $128 (first terrace); $98 (second terrace); and $53 (lawn). Single tickets are $17 to $57.
Information: 792-2000.
Filter, the band founded by former Nine Inch Nails lead guitarist Richard Patrick, performs Feb. 24 at World Cafe, 1130 N. Nimitz Highway. The show, also featuring Razed in Black, will start at 7 p.m.Tickets, $20 (plus applicable service charges), go on sale tomorrow at Radio Free Music Center, Tower Records Kahala and Pearl Kai, Tower Video Kapiolani, Hungry Ear Records Makaloa and Kailua, Tempo Music, Jelly's Market City and Pearl Kai, the University of Hawai'i Campus Center, House of Music, ITT Kaneohe MCBH, Pearl Harbor Bloch Arena, Schofield ITR and select Safeway stores. Charge tickets at 526-4400.
Filter first got notice in 1994 with the controversial hit, "Hey Man Nice Shot" off the platinum-selling debut album "Short Bus." Last fall, the band released the followup disc "Title of Record."
Steel Pulse will perform Feb. 25 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Feb. 26 at World Cafe.
Performing with the reggae band on Maui will be special guest Marty Dread. On Oahu, Steel Pulse will be joined by BET with Red Degree. The shows start at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.
Tickets, $25, go on sale tomorrow. See above item for ticket sale locations. Maui tickets will be available at the MACC box office, or call 1-(808)-242-SHOW (7469).
Ratt, slated to perform at Gussie L'Amour's next month, has cancelled its Spring 2000 tour following the departure of singer Stephen Pearcy. Call the club at 836-7883 for refunds.
Hellride's show, scheduled at the Pier Bar tonight has been postponed. No reason was given. A new date will be announced later.
No reservations are required. Workshops run 1 hour, except where noted. The schedule is as follows:
Fridays
7 p.m. -- Wall papering.
Saturdays
10 a.m. -- Installing Mill's Pride cabinetry
11 a.m. -- Laying ceramic tile (two hours)
2 p.m. -- How to install a faucet
3 p.m. -- Using a pressure washer
Jan. 29 -- Kids workshops
Sundays
10 a.m. -- Installing Mill's Pride cabinetry
11 a.m. -- Laying ceramic tile (two hours)
2 p.m. -- Installing Pergo & Bruce flooring
3 p.m. -- How to paint a faux finish.
For more information, call the store at 521-7355.
