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The Mazda RX-8s, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Colorado are among the 2004 pre-production models on view at the 2003 First Hawaiian International Auto Show, where thousands will get to preview their future rides at the Hawai'i Convention Center through Sunday.More than 30 domestic and import manufacturers will feature their 2003 model vehicles. Among the must-sees: the Mitsubishi Outlander, Volvo's first SUV XC90, the Honda Element, Volkswagen Beetle convertible, Nissan 350Z and Hummer H2.
And this may be as close as you get to such luxury vehicles as the Ferrari 360 Spider, Lotus Esprit Turbo and $270,000 Lamborghini Murciélago.
Show times are noon to 10:30 p.m. today and tomorrow; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
The first 500 through the door today will receive a Dave & Buster Powercard. The first 100 adult paid admissions will receive a three-in-one safety light from AIG Hawaii.
In addition, Sunday is "Kid's Day," with a tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia. The first 250 children through the door will receive a mini space shuttle. NASA astronaut Richard Searfoss, commander of the 25th mission of Columbia in 1988 will sign autographs from 1 to 4 p.m. A portion of Sunday's ticket revenues will benefit the Space Shuttle Children's Fund.
Admission is $6 for adults (13 and older); $4 for senior citizens (62 and older); $4 for military (with I.D.); $3 for children 7 to 12, free for 6 and under.
For more information, visit www.hawaiiautoshow.com.
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Help the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and help yourself to a hunk or two tomorrow night when the Ocean Club presents "Burnin' Down the House," a firefighter bachelor auction to benefit the foundation.Hudson from the Star 101.9 morning show will be the mistress of ceremonies as the eligible firefighters -- they're not only good looking, they cook too! -- are auctioned off beginning 8 p.m. tomorrow for a dream date with the highest bidders.
Don't worry if you need extra time to get ready for the big evening; a second round of auctions will take place at 11 p.m.
In addition to bidding on the bachelors, the event will feature free makeovers, manicures and massages by Heaven and Earth Salon & Day Spa, and a chance to win a free dating package from the It's Just Lunch dating service.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free before 8 p.m. Wear pink in support of the breast cancer fight and get in free after 8 p.m. Cover is $5 after 8 p.m. Must be 23 and older.
For details, call 531-8444.
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