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Ahn Trio at Blaisdell
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Oct. 21 concerts by The Ahn Trio at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. They will play an abbreviated "Ahn-Plugged" version (inspired by their 1997 performance on Bryan Adams' "MTV Unplugged" show) for school groups and a longer performance that night at 7. Teachers can call the NorthEast Asia Forum at 536-1539 for information on the morning concert; tickets for the evening concert can be purchased at the Blaisdell ticket office, with prices ranging from $27 to $57.
Experts teach how to win college entry without tricks
From a handmade cookie in the shape of the school's mascot to an elaborate music video extolling the merits of the college, students and parents are resorting to extreme measures to sway admission officials.Colleges regularly receive unsolicited "extras," such as the student who sent a sneaker with the note, "Now that I have one foot in the door, won't you let in the other?" or the check sent by one parent for a full year of tuition, sent with his son's application.
"Rarely do these gimmicks work, but their use reflects the growing pressure among applicants to stand out in order to get into college," said Kelly Tanabe, who with her husband and co-author, Gen Tanabe, a Waialua High School graduate, travel the country to present free workshops on how to get into and pay for college.
The Tanabes return to Hawaii for these workshops:
Sept. 17: Moanalua High School cafeteria, 7 p.m. Call 831-7922.Along with practical strategies on college selection, admission and financial aid, the Tanabes will share their collection of gimmicks sent to colleges. With each example, they will discuss alternatives that make more of an impact.
Sept. 18: Pearl City Cultural Center Auditorium next to Pearl City High School, 7 p.m. Call 453-6045.
Sept. 19: Waipahu High School cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Call 675-0222."What's unfortunate is that there are many highly effective and legitimate ways to stand out without resorting to gimmicks or appearing desperate," Gen Tanabe said.
The Tanabes are the authors of "Get Into Any College," "Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays," "Get Free Cash for College" and "Money-Winning Scholarship Essays and Interviews" and founded the Web site SuperCollege at www.supercollege.com.
MID AMERICA PRODUCTIONS
Elysium will perform this week at Lanai resorts.
Elysium on Lanai
The chamber ensemble Elysium will appear on Lanai this week for a series of concerts.The ensemble will interpret works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Mozart and Schumann, among others.
Elysium comprises violinists Eriko Sato and Jennifer Tiboris, violist Veronica Salas, cellist Qiang Tu, pianist Helene D. Jeanney, French horn player L. William Kuyper and guest pianist David Oei.
Elysium will also present three children's programs, as well as a performance for the community at Lanai Elementary/High School.
The schedule:
Wednesday: 8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at the Lodge at Koele; repeats Sunday.
Thursday: 8:30 p.m. at Kailani Terrace at the Manele Bay Hotel; repeats next Monday.All performances are free. Call 949-4131.
Explaining Islam
Saleem Ahmed, author of "Islam Teachings and Muslim Practices with Biblical Comparisons," will discuss the differences between what Islam preaches and what some Muslims practice in a free talk, "Beyond Veil & Holy War," 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Hawaii-Manoa Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012.Ahmed will also share his thoughts on why there appears to be so much hatred for America among some Muslims.
Call 956-3836.
Art in the Gardens
Today is the last day to celebrate the Gallery and Gardens' 25th anniversary.The combination art gallery and botanical gardens was founded to promote local artists in a beautiful setting.
Featured until 5 p.m. today will be works by Gay Jefferson, Gillian van Royen, Kelly Sueda, Susumu Sugihara and Susie Y. Anderson. Visitors will be treated to champagne and birthday cake, and the music of jazz artist Beverly B.
The gardens is at 47-754 Lamaula Road off Wailehua Road in Kahaluu. Call 239-8146.
Surfer signs book
Talk story at noon Saturday with local surfer Kimo Hollinger, who will be at Barnes & Noble at Kahala Mall to sign copies of "Kimo," his collection of short stories. Call 737-3323.
'Mixed Plate' in Japan
KITV news anchor Pamela Young heads for a spiritual Buddhist retreat in the mountains of Japan and explores monastery and nunnery life in "Mixed Plate: Behind the Cinnabar Gate," airing today at 7 p.m.Young and KITV photographer Stuart Ishikawa spent in a week in Koyasan, Japan, home to the Shingon Buddhists' sacred city. The "Mixed Plate" special explores life in this town, where one out of three residents is a priest or a nun. The show also will feature the Koyasan art treasures from the Reihokan Museum, one of the three best religious art museums in the world.
"It was one of the most peaceful weeks I've had," Young said. "I came back with a whole new perspective on life."
The half-hour special will be re-telecast at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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