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POSTED: Thursday, February 25, 2010

LOOK » Terry Pratchett's “;Nation,”; filmed at the National Theatre in London, will screen at Kahala 8 Consolidated Theatres at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $20. Visit www.ntlive.com.

LISTEN » “;The Bitter Pill”; by the Major Labels

DO » Celebrate Dr. Seuss' 106th birthday at the Children's Discovery Center from 10:30 to 12:30 Tuesday. The event features a scavenger hunt, games, crafts and story time. Call 524-5437.

 

WHAT'S IN STORE

Ward store hosts jewelry designer

Cottage by the Sea welcomes jewelry designer Robyn Rhodes to its Ward Warehouse store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The designer, whose pieces are worn by such celebs as Jessica Alba and Penelope Cruz, is bringing her latest collections, while helping shoppers customize lengths and stones. Her jewelry will be discounted 20 percent on both days and a drawing will be held for a $200 jewelry giveaway, with Rhodes drawing the winner's name Sunday afternoon.

Her collections will be available at Cottage by the Sea through March 14. Call 591-9811.

 

Hard Rock adds Who to fundraiser

Hard Rock Cafe has added The Who as its Signature Series 27 partners in support of City of Hope.

Fifteen percent of the purchase price of T-shirts featuring The Who graphics or The Who Signature Series 27 pin will support City of Hope's efforts to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.

The T-shirts are navy, of 100 percent cotton and available in a men's style in sizes medium to XXL, at $26. The limited-edition pin is $12.

 

BEAUTY SPOT

Spring into season with beauty gifts

Blue is the color of spring 2010 and it's the color of the chic denim bag that is the gift with a purchase of $100 or more during The Beauty Event at Neiman Marcus today through March 7.

The bag comes in light denim with silver details or dark denim with gold accents. Each contains samples of Cle de Peau Beaute Le Coton, Le Metier de Beaute Vierge Anti-Aging Complex Treatment Fluid Moisturizer, Chantecaille Stress Repair Concentrate Eye Cream, Sisley-Paris Sisleya Global Anti-Age Cream, Atelier Cologne Absolue Orange Sanguine, Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens Eau de Parfum, Glowelle Beauty drink mix packet, NM Exclusive Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum, Dior Beauty Invitation for a L'Or de Vie offer and La Mer Invitation for The Regenerating Serum gift.

The event will feature skin-care, scent and cosmetic color collections for the new season, with many vendors offering their own gifts with purchase.

Sample offers include a five-piece lip, face and eye collection from Laura Mercier with $100 purchase, or a four-piece scent, skin and makeup collection from Dior with $125 purchase.

 

HOME & GARDEN

Seminar teaches remodel basics

That dream upgrade to your home could come closer to reality by taking in a free “;Building Your Home for Life”; seminar. Hosted by Graham Builders, participants will learn how to see their project through from beginning to end, whether they plan to build an addition or demolish and start anew.

Topics include how to select a builder, set a budget, finance and schedule.

The class will be held Saturday at the Honolulu Country Club from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. March 31.

Reservations are required. Call 593-2808 or visit grahambuilders.com.

 

CRIB NOTES

Step into spring at recycle event

Spring is just around the corner, so if you're planning on major cleaning, take those stacks of glossy magazines, catalogs and flyers cluttering up your space down to the Spring Cleaning Recycling Event.

Hosted by Kokua Market and Hagadone Recycling, the goal is to teach Earth friendly habits, decrease waste and be a good neighbor.

Although cardboard, paperboard or newspaper don't qualify this round, junk mail and phones books do, so haul them over, along with the magazines, to Kokua Market parking lot from 8 a.m. to

1 p.m. March 21.

Those who donate will get a coupon for a free oatcake and coffee redeemable during the event. Also, the store is offering 10 percent off purchases. Just pick up a receipt for your donated items and present it to the cashier for the discount.

Visit www.kokua.coop for more information.