Hawaii’s music stars
on Live Pledge
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Hawaii Public Television is seeking public support this weekend during its Live Pledge, running today through Sunday. The station has set a goal of $75,000 for the fund-raising event.
The station's newly appointed chief executive officer, Mike McCartney, will be on air to ask the public for support. Hawaii Public Television no longer receives government funds but is relying on community support for its operations.
The special programming leads up to the broadcast of "Hawaii -- Songs of Aloha," 9:15 p.m. Sunday, a program celebrating both traditional and modern Hawaiian music and dance. It was taped at the Hawaii Theatre in August and presented to public television stations across the country.
Also on the HPTV Live Pledge lineup:
"Sting -- Brand New Day Live at the Universal Amphitheatre," 7:15 p.m. today. Sting performs hits from all phases of his career, including songs with the band Police.
"Diana Krall Trio," 8:45 p.m., today. Jazz pianist and singer Krall is joined by guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Paul Keller in performing her own hits as well as some of jazz greats Nat "King" Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.
"Doo Wop 51," 6 p.m. tomorrow. Jerry Butler hosts this tribute to vocal group harmony that features performance clips of 30 groups and performers of the 1950s and '60s, including the Chiffons, the Coasters and the Tokens.
"Paul Simon: You're the One -- In Concert from Paris," 8 p.m. tomorrow. A "Great Performances" presentation, this concert program features Simon performing songs from his latest recording, "You're the One," as well as past hits.
"Sarah Brightman: La Luna in Concert," 10 p.m. tomorrow. Singer Brightman performs popular and classical numbers.
"John A. Burns: The Man and His Times," 5 p.m. Sunday. Documentary honors the former governor and credits him with defending the loyalty of Japanese Americans during World War II, helping Hawaii achieve statehood and promoting social and political equality in the islands.
"The Three Tenors Christmas," 6 p.m. Sunday. Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti in concert.
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