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It's a 'Circus' out there
The "Circus" is coming to a Aina Haina Public Library, with "Let's Make A Circus," starring The Amazing Lula, at 3 p.m. Wednesday.In this popular free interactive show, Lula, portrayed by Jeanne Wall, invites members of the audience to join her in the center ring, as she opens her bag of tricks, performing juggling, unicycling, balancing, magic and merriment. Lula's unique style of fast-paced comedy and her extraordinary skills as a circus variety artist have entertained audiences in Hawaii and throughout the United States, as well as in Japan, Canada and the Caribbean.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Aina Haina Library and is designed for elementary and pre-school aged children.
Aina Haina Public Library is located at 5246 Kalanianaole Highway. For more information, call 377-2456.
Writing for children
The Hawaii chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators present a conference, "How to Create Books Children (and Publishers) Will Love," on March 6 at the Ala Moana Hotel Ilima RoomThe event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; registration begins at 8:30. Featured speakers are:
>> Elizabeth Bicknell, editorial director at Candlewick Press in Cambridge, Mass., speaking on "Children's Book Publishing Today." In a breakout session for writers, Bicknell will address "The Top 10 Mistakes of Picture Book Writers," and "The Editing Process."
>> Nina Laden, illustrator/author, whose books include "Roberto the Insect Architect," "When Pigasso Met Mootise" and "Bad Dog," will talk about "Picture Books: the Interplay of Pictures and Words," and show slides of her work. Her breakout demonstration/informal discussion is entitled "Not Your Grandmother's Pastels: Get Down and Dirty with Nina."
Hawaii-based presenters are:
>> Elaine Masters: "The ABCs of Writing for Children"
>> Scott Goto: "Putting Your Best Face Forward: Preparing a Portfolio," for illustrators
>> Carolyn Han: "How to Write Other Cultures' Stories"
The conference fee, which includes lunch, is $80 for SCBWI members; $90 for non-members. The registration deadline is Feb. 20. Make checks payable to SCBWI-Hawaii and mail to SCBWI- Hawaii, 4224 Waialae Ave., #493, Honolulu, HI 96816.
For registration or information, email cowing@aloha.net or call 373-9522.
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A guy thing
Hey guys, even on an island, there's more to dressing than heading for the nearest surf shop, as any bouncer could tell you.The rise of the metrosexual last year was woe to every Hanes T-shirt wearing soul, because watching all those straight guys getting queer makeovers pretty much convinced women that yeah, every girl would feel right at home with a sharp-dressed man.
Not only would his looking good make her feel good, but can you imagine the possibilities? The shopping trips; the caress of moisturized, manicured hands; the courtliness; the impeccable grooming, even on weekends ...
Europe's designers can't help you with personal hygiene, but during the presentation of the fall-winter collections that began last week, they offered a few looks for increasing your fashion vocabulary and coloring your wardrobe.
Dior's Hedi Slimane starts you off rather painlessly with a white embroidered and checkered shirt casually tossed over a T and comfy brown denim. But you've got to be pretty comfortable in your sexuality to graduate to Tom Ford's pink turtleneck.
Your only limits: Don't spend more than your gal pal, and keep your hands off her Custo Barcelona T-shirts.
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