When Mikhail Baryshnikov was here last November for a Ballet Hawaii dance concert, he invited Anne Namba to present a fashion show at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York.

“;So I created a new collection in his honor that has a fluid feel and look,”; Anne said. The “;Fashions in Motion”; show, with a line of jewelry by Meng Dynasty owner Anna Meng complementing the fashions, will be presented at Barysnikov's center May 6. But people in Hawaii will get the first look at Anne's show April 18 during a Ballet Hawaii benefit brunch at the Halekulani, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dancers from Ballet Hawaii and private studios will perform. “;The fashions in the Lyrical segment will flow when modeled and feature my new print, Amethyst Flower, incorporating shades of green, blue and lavender,”; Anne said. Other highlights include kimono and evening groupings. Tickets are $100 a seat. Premium tables of 10 are $1,500. Call Judy Muncaster at Ballet Hawaii, 521-8600, for reservations. For more event info call Meng at 782-4501. In New York, Baryshnikov will choreograph the show and use dancers as models. That's really cool ...

Seven pages on Kauai, in story and pictures, appear in the April Town&Country, the magazine's annual travel issue. One photo covers two pages and captures the splendor of the tropical greenery, red soil and blue-green ocean that sweep along the Napali peaks and coastline. The story is by Laurel Delp and the two-page photo is by Brown Cannon III. Other shots are by Melanie Acevedo, Maura McEvoy and Frans Lanting/Corbis ...

Safeway Hawaii kicks off a monthlong awareness and fundraising campaign for People With Disabilities today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Kapahulu store. Miss Hawaii Raeceen Woolford, 3660 On The Rise chef-owner Russell Siu and Steve Uyehara from Hawaii News Now will be bagging customers' groceries to raise awareness and money for Easter Seals Hawaii and Special Olympics Hawaii. Mayor Mufi Hannemann will make an appearance at the store about 10 a.m. The campaign is active at all 19 Hawaii Safeway stores throughout April. Shoppers will be able to donate to Easter Seals Hawaii, Special Olympics Hawaii and a select group of local autism-related organizations at their neighborhood Safeway. Customers can add a donation to their purchase, or drop donations in the canisters located at checkout stands ...

Emme Tomimbang looks back at Kakaako, her old neighborhood, in “;Classic Island Moments”; tomorrow at 6 p.m. on KFVE. Featured are the late Genoa Keawe and Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, both of whom once lived there. Also on the show is Tom Moffatt's dance party, The Class of '58 High School Reunion with students from some 25 schools having a ball at Blaisdell Center. The '58 alums include Gov. Ben Cayetano, ex-Bank of Hawaii Prez Larry Johnson, Chief Justice Ron Moon and former UH Athletic Director Hugh Yoshida ... Ruth's Chris Steak House at Restaurant Row in the new Kakaako is opening for lunch for Administrative Professional's Week 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21-23. Call 599-3860 for reservations ...

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Ben Wood, who sold the Star-Bulletin on Honolulu streets in World War II, writes of people, places and things Saturdays. E-mail him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).