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POSTED: Thursday, April 08, 2010
Merrie Monarch has new Web site
The Merrie Monarch Festival has a new Web site—www.merriemonarch.com—thanks to funding by Hawaiian Airlines.
The festival officially began Sunday with a hoolaulea, while the hula competition is scheduled for today to Saturday at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo.
Besides a live television broadcast on KFVE-TV, the Web site will include video and photos, plus historical and contemporary information, telling the story of the festival.
Some backstage videos are already available on the site, with new photos and videos to be added throughout the week. A selection of 2010 festival DVDs, T-shirts, posters and products will also be available on the site.
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Toy collection to help abused kids
Teddy bears and stuffed animals of all sizes, shapes and colors will be collected at Pearlridge Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for the 13th annual Teddy Bear Round-Up.
Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii seeks both new and gently used stuffed animals that will be distributed to children who have suffered from child abuse. Donations can be dropped off at Uptown Center Court.
Free family activities, entertainment, parenting tips and refreshments are among the highlights. The event is part of the monthlong festivities held in observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
For more information, call 951-0200 or visit www.preventchildabusehawaii.org.
Youth symphony gives concert
The Hawaii Youth Symphony presents its spring concert Sunday in dedication of the Honolulu Symphony. The free concert is themed “;Celebrating a Community: Today We Play”; and features the youth orchestra and Youth Symphony I under the direction of Henry Miyamura. The concert includes the Honolulu Symphony Chorus, two featured pianists, and winners of the Aloha International Piano Festival competition.
The program also includes a tribute piece written by local composer Neil McKay honoring Tadashi Sato's mosaic “;Aquarius,”; located in the center on the state Capitol.
The new musical work, titled “;Ode to Aquarius,”; will be preceded by a video presentation about Sato and the mosaic.
Tickets are free but are required for entry and available at the Blaisdell Box Office. Call 591-2211.
WHAT'S IN STORE?
Philip Rickard unveils 7 collections
Philip Rickard Honolulu has unveiled its new spring collections, and with seven new collections in addition to lines already available, there's something to suit many personalities and pocketbooks.
One of the most fun is the Puanani Collection (pieces pictured). True to the name that translates as “;beautiful flowers,”; multicolored enamel in a combination of bright and pastel spring colors bursts into life against a background of 14K yellow gold Old English scrolls. Color combinations can be customized to reflect individual preferences.
Of interest to collector types is the Nostalgia Collection inspired by floral motifs popular during the 1940s and '50s. The collection's inaugural pieces have an anthurium motif, featured in sterling silver earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets.
Other collections pay tribute to the haku lei, filigree open work, young jewelry lovers, Old English letters cut from metal instead of being filled in with enamel, and blossoming love as reflected in Pua Mae'ole wedding bands marked by flowers blooming with diamond centers. The wedding bands can be made in yellow, white, green or pink gold, or platinum.
The Honolulu jewelry designer is also in the enviable position of having created George Clooney's “;wedding band”;—don't get too excited—for “;The Descendants”; film being shot on Oahu.
Check out the collections at Philip Rickard stores at Ala Moana Center (third floor, Nordstrom wing and at the ground level near Centerstage), Royal Hawaiian Center (third floor, C building and ground floor, A building) and Hyatt Waikiki. Or look online at www.philiprickard.com.
Split Obsession opens at Ala Moana
Split Obsession will host a grand reopening event at its new Ala Moana location on the mall level next to Neiman Marcus, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The boutique is known for its eclectic selection of art, toys, clothing, and accessories for men and women, with a mix of brands from Hawaii and mainland designers, as well as its own Split Obsession-branded T-shirts and products.
There will be music by Kavet the Catalyst and live painting by Philippe Anthony, who will give his painting to one lucky guest at the end of the evening.
Shoppers will receive a 15 percent discount on everything except artwork, and the first 25 who make purchases will receive free gift bags.
For more information, call 951-8480.
STYLE FILE
Ki-ele Web site opens
Designer Marylea Conrad just launched a Web site for her Ki-ele line of locally made jewelry. To celebrate, she's offering a 25 percent discount on all purchases plus free shipping, until April 26. Visit www.ki-ele.com.
Re-WARDS for charity
Ward Centers is welcoming Re-WARDS weekend tomorrow through Sunday, with discounts and special offers to shoppers who purchase a $5 Re-WARDS pass. All pass funds will go to each boutique's charity of choice.
The Wedding Cafe will donate its pass proceeds to Dress for Success, which helps disadvantaged women re-enter the work force. The boutique is offering a 20 percent discount for those with a Re-WARDS pass.
Dress for Success donations of work apparel and accessories will be accepted. Bring in most-wanted items on the organization's wish list to receive the pass. Wish list items are shoes or sandals in size 8 and larger (no pointy toes or spiked heels), large and extra large camisoles, new bras in size 38 or larger, and new large and extra-large underwear.
Alliway will donate its pass proceeds to Hui'Ilio Hawaii, to promote dog parks. Alliway will be hosting its 321! sale, with 30 percent off Alliway jewelry, 20 percent off all handbags and 10 percent off other merchandise.
See more at www.wardcenters.com.
Neiman Marcus events
Neiman Marcus weekend events:
”;Up Close: Theory”;: Purchase a regular-priced item of $250 or more from Theory, in Women's Contemporary Sportswear, and receive an NM exclusive Theory canvas tote—one per customer while supplies last—and $50 gift card (to be used by Sunday) toward next Theory purchase.
Ippolita Trunk Show: View the latest collections of 18K gold and sterling silver jewelry, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday in Designer Jewelry, Level One. Call 948-7352.
Burberry Focus Days: See new collection and get fitting advice from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday with appointment, 948-7404. A Burberry fashion seminar will take place 2 p.m. Saturday in Sport Shop.
