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Music of Philippines
An evening of popular music from the Philippines will take place tonight at the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and on Sunday at the Hawai'i Convention Center Ballroom."The Voice" and "The Jukebox King" -- Carol Banawa and Renz Verano, respectively -- will sing, backed by a live band under the direction of keyboard player Jeannette Trevias.
Balladeer Verano will regale the audience with his songs, and all-around celebrity Banawa will perform songs both in her native language and English, including hits from her latest album, "Follow Your Heart," such as "Ocean Deep" and the theme from her TV show, "Bituin."
Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. concerts are $30, $50 and $75. For information on outlets, call 671-5681 or 623-6191.
Blues for cruising blue
The second Hawaii Public Radio KIPO Blues Cruise sets out to sea tomorrow as the Navatek I host blues band Bluzilla welcomes guest singer Keahi Conjugacion.The station's house band, Jeff Said No!, will open the show at 8:30 p.m., with Bluzilla kicking in at 9:30. Advance tickets are $28 for HPR members and $30 general admission. On-site tickets tomorrow will be $33 and $35, respectively. (Taxes and harbor fees will be added to those prices.) Reservations must be made through Atlantis either by calling 973-1311 or going by Navatek's Pier 6 office, but the higher price will be charged at the Pier 6 office.
There will also be a pre-cruise, remote check-in party at Hooters from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. the day of the cruise, and tickets at the higher price will be available there. Hooters is adjacent to the Navatek's dock at Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Pier 6 check-in will be available from 7:45 until 8 p.m.
Food and drink will be available for purchase during the cruise, which leaves the dock at 8:20 p.m. and returns to Pier 6 at 10:20 p.m. Music and dancing will continue until 11:30 p.m.
Fest volunteers sought
The Honolulu Festival Foundation is seeking volunteers for the 10th annual Honolulu Festival, which starts next Friday and continues through March 7.The event features visitors from Japan and the United States in a sharing of traditions and culture. Volunteers can sign up at the Honolulu Festival Web site, www.honolulufestival.com, to offer support at Hawai'i Convention Center events and the Grand Parade in Waikiki.
All volunteers will receive a free meal coupon for a Zippy's ZipPack and soda. They will also receive a free T-shirt or happi coat depending on the volunteer location.
Bid on bachelors
Talk about meat market: The "Second Annual Burnin' Down the House" bachelor auction will take place March 12 at the Ocean Club in Restaurant Row, with hunky bachelors lining up to be the catch for lucky bidders.Star 101.9's Hudson and firefighter Kala'i Miller will emcee the event, which will feature 13 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers up for bid along with dream-date packages.
Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The first auction will be held at 8 p.m., with a second auction at 11 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free before 8 p.m. and $5 afterward. Wear pink and get in free! The Ocean Club encourages guests to wear pink to show their support in the fight against breast cancer. Call 531-8444 for table reservations.
Feel the 'Chi'
Building on the success of "Shaolin Warriors," IMG Artists and China Performing Arts Agency are collaborating with Tim Bostock Productions to bring the theatrical spectacular "Chi -- A New Era in Acrobatics" to the Blaisdell Concert Hall March 11-14."Chi" will bring a breathtaking fusion of acrobatics and martial arts from Shanghai to American audiences in the troupe's first American tour, which will finish in Hawaii. The 40-member company combines intense strength and impeccable balance with spirituality. The acrobats, aerial gymnasts, dancers, tumblers, martial artists and jugglers use their own "chi" to focus their bodies and minds to work in perfect harmony. The result is magic.
Critics are already raving that the grand stage design and spectacular lighting lend a distinct influence of Cirque du Soleil in their work, which sets them apart from other Chinese acrobatic companies.
Tickets are available at $18 to $48, with $10 discounts for students, seniors and military. American Express cardholders will receive $5 off the adult ticket prices. Tickets are available at the Blaisdell Box Office and Times Supermarkets, or charge at Ticketmaster by calling 877-750-4400 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com.
COURTESY IMG ARTISTS / CHINA PERFORMING ARTS AGENCY
Get set for theatrical acrobatics when "Chi" comes to the Blaisdell Concert Hall March 11 through 14.
Improv troupe On the Spot struts its stuff
The Central Oahu-based improv group, On the Spot, brings its fast-paced show "On the Spot: Improv Asylum" to the ARTS at Marks Garage at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow.Check out what Reb Allen, Rod Cachola, Garrick Paikai and Lizzie Wolfe plus new members Meredith Desha, MJ Gonsalvo, Chris Howard and Chris Riel are up to.
Paikai, who also performs with Loose Screws and in the local TV show "Mental Tilapia," is the troupe's founding member and leader, who says, "From the beginning we've always treated our audience like they were seeing a punk rock concert instead of a theatrical troupe."
Tickets are $10 general or $5 for students with ID. Tickets are available at the door one hour before show time. For reservations, call 536-8047.
ON THE SPOT
On the Spot hits the stage tonight and tomorrow.
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[ HOME AND GARDEN BRIEFS ]
Mini plant sale
Lei makers and edible plant gardeners will delight in the variety of flora and fauna for sale at a fund-raiser for garden support to be held at Ho'omaluhia Nursery from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow.Bargain-priced plants include the Rondeletia with plentiful orange-red flowers and Majidea whose pods are burgundy and purple. Both are rare and excellent for making lei haku.
For edible-plant enthusiasts, volunteers have prepared specimens of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, curry leaf and sansho.
Other unusual plants offered include the Chinese Hangkow Willow or Corkscrew Willow, a favorite of florists; Philippines Freycinetia; and a dwarf Podocarpus from Japan.
Visa and MasterCard welcome. Call 537-1708 for more information.
Home Depot clinics
Get set for the following free "You Can Do" clinics to be held at Home Depot Iwilei next month:
>> 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Table saw / Adirondack chair.Classes will be taught by Kenneth A. Boyce at the store training center.>> 7 p.m. Thursdays: Laminate flooring.
>> 7 p.m. Fridays: Build a retaining wall.
>> 10 a.m. Saturdays: Turn your home into a safety zone; 2 p.m., install lighting controls.
>> 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays: Ceramic tile. Have fun with color and faux.
Bug busting
Ron Heu and Charles Nagamine will conduct a workshop, "New Bugs and How to get Rid of Them," from 10 a.m. to noon March 6 at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden.Reservations are required; call 537-1708. The cost is $22; FHBG members pay $20.
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