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POSTED: Tuesday, April 13, 2010

LOOK » Comedian Dan Gabriel comes to Pipeline Cafe at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $20 and $40. Visit www.pipelinecafehawaii.com.

LISTEN » New albums out today: “;Emotion & Commotion,”; Jeff Beck; “;Year of the Black Rainbow,”; Coheed and Cambria; “;Congratulations,”; MGMT

DO » Celebrate National Poetry Month with Border's “;Fancy Nancy Poet Extraordinaire!”; event, with poetry writing, word games and prize giveaways, at 11 a.m. Saturday at all four Borders Books & Music locations. Visit www.borders.com.

 

Toddlers rule at Discovery Center

The Children's Discovery Center will have daily programs aimed at its littlest visitors this week in honor of the Week of the Young Child.

TODAY, 11 TO 11:30 A.M.

» Dance Party: Hawaii-born actress and dancer Wendy Calio, who stars in the Disney Channel's “;Imagination Movers,”; will lead kids through simple dance steps and movement games.

TOMORROW, 11 A.M. TO NOON

» Art in the Park: Three art stations will allow toddlers to explore drawing, painting and mixed-media projects.

THURSDAY, 11 A.M. TO NOON

» Once Upon a Story: Story time will be followed by crafts.

FRIDAY, 11 A.M. TO NOON

» Obstacle Course: Toddlers can increase their motor skills by jumping, climbing and rolling through the colorful course.

SATURDAY, 11 TO 11:45 A.M.

» Sing-along: Children's performer Uncle Wayne Watkins will lead a session of music and dance.

The programs are free with paid admission. For more information, call 524-KIDS or visit www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

 

Contest seeks young pianists

Young pianists from around the globe are being sought for the annual Aloha International Piano Festival and Competition. Participants range in age from 5 to 25 and compete in five age categories in both solo and concerto divisions.

The festival also presents master classes with concert pianists, an optional competition and a recital series showcasing world-class artists from June 12 to 19 at the Hawai'i Convention Center for nominal fees.

The competition for the solo division will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 12. Prizes for the solo division include prize money, scholarships and performing on June 13 in the Aloha Piano Festival Concert, which is free and open to the public.

The concerto division competition will take place June 19.

First-place winners of each level earn an opportunity to appear as a soloist with the Hawaii Youth Symphony in its winter and spring concerts.

Applications are available at www.alohapianofestival.com. Deadline for submissions is April 30.