Friday, September 19, 1997

Bush fever

After three years of record-breaking tours and two million-selling albums, Bush makes its long-awaited Hawaii debut 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Blaisdell Arena, and 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Oahu tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Saturday at the Blaisdell box office and 10 a.m. at Connection outlets, including Jelly's, House of Music, the University of Hawaii Campus Center and the MTI desk at Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Tickets are $22 for upper level reserved seats and $28 downstairs.

Tickets may also be charged by phone at 545-4000 or 1 (800) 333-3388.

Maui tickets are $25 and go on sale at the MACC box office and Connection outlets Tempo Music at the Kaahumanu and Lahaina shopping centers. Or call 242-7469 on Maui.

Bush, led by photogenic lead singer/guitarist Gavin Rossdale, made its debut with the album "Sixteen Stone," which generated five hit singles, "Everything Zen," "Little Things," "Comedown," "Glycerine" and "Machinehead."

Seven million copies flew out of record stores before the band released the equally successful "Razorblade Suitcase."

Other members of Bush are Robin Goodridge (drums), Dave Parsons (bass) and Nigel Pulsford (guitar). The band hails from London.

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Thursday, September 18, 1997

Tower feted with aloha

Aloha Tower celebrates its 71st birthday with a "Lei of Aloha" -- a ring of hundreds of hula dancers -- assembling around its base beginning 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

The dancers will perform "Aloha Week Hula" and "To You Sweetheart, Aloha." Following the dances, the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble and Concert Glee Club will wish the tower a happy birthday with a 5 p.m. music and hula performance.

Halau interested in joining the festivities still have time to register, by calling Iwalani Tseu at 623-6776.

The tower, completed in 1927, was built by John Walker, who also built the Bishop Museum and Honolulu Hale.

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Wednesday, September 17, 1997

Bring on the beer:
Oktoberfest is here

For those too old for jack-o'-lanterns and trick-or-treat, October means beer. Oceans of beer, along with sauerbraten, knockwurst and Black Forest Cake. In other words, Oktoberfest. Celebrate the German tradition at these establishments:

Alfred's at Century Center: Sept. 30-Oct. 11, special lunch and dinner menus. Reservations: 955-5353.

Hilton Hawaiian Village: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4. German "oom-pah" band and dancing, Tropics Showroom. Buffet, $18; drinks extra. Call: 947-7875.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: Oct. 1-4, Bavarian music, beer in liter tankards. Reservations:599-4877.

'Two Million Dollar'
tickets go on sale

Freddie Cannon, The Marvelettes, Mitch Ryder, Ray Peterson, Martha and the Vandellas, Sonny Geraci, Lou Christie, and Hawaii's own, Robin Luke, will perform at the "Two Million Dollar Party" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Blaisdell Arena.

Reserved tickets -- $35 for dance level and loge, $25 for upper level -- go on sale Friday at the Blaisdell box office and all Connection outlets including Jelly's, Tempo's, House of Music Ala Moana, the University of Hawaii Campus Center and MTI Travel in Waikiki. Charge by phone by calling 545-4000 or 1-800-333-3388. For information call 591-2211.

In case you're not familiar with these blasts from the past, Cannon hits included "Palisades Park," "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans." The Marvelettes recorded "Please Mr. Postman," "Don't Mess with Bill" and "Beechwood 45789." Mitch Ryder gave us "Devil in a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly," "Sock it to Me Baby" and "Little Latin Lupe Lu."

Peterson sang "Tell Laura I Love Her," "The Wonder of You," "Corinna, Corinna." Martha Reeves sent us "Dancing in the Streets," "Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run" and "Quicksand."

Sonny Geraci set teens swooning with "Precious and Few," as the lead singer of Climax. And Luke, a Punahou graduate, delivered "Susie Darlin,' " "My Girl" and "Livin's Lovin' You."

Return of Warrant

If you've ever wondered what happened to the '80s band Warrant, you can find out for yourself Sept. 28, 29 and 30, when the band performs at Gussie L'Amour's.

The band that introduced the world to the likes of "Cherry Pie," "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinkin' Rich" and "Dog Eat Dog" is back to prove the band is more than glam and puffy hair. The band is touring to support its concert recording, "Warrant '86-'97 Live."

The band's lineup includes original lead singer Jani Lane, guitarist Eric Turner and bassist Jerry Dickson. They are joined by former Kingdom Come guitarist Rick Steier and drummer Bobby Borg.

Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 advance pass while they last (good for all three nights) and $10 at the door. Call 836-7883.

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Monday, September 15, 1997

Join Charo at Dance-A-Thon

Charo, mamacita of the Macarena, will add her "cuchi cuchi" moves to the fun and festivities of the third annual Dance-A-Thon for an AIDS-free Hawaii, taking place 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Dole Cannery Square Lanai Ballroom.

Dancers must raise at least $25 in pledges to attend the event; or $100 or more to receive an event T-shirt. If you can't raise pledges, you can also pay $25 at the door to dance to My Dad's Jazz Band's coffee house jazz, as well as Top 40, house and techno music spun by DJs.

There will be a prize of a five-day, four-night trip for two to Las Vegas for the individual who raises the most money, and free food will be provided dancers by TGIFriday's.

Funds raised will benefit Pacificare, a nonprofit AIDS service organization. Call 521-0344 to sign up for the event.

'Uniki shares hula tradition

An unprecedented look at the 'uniki ceremonies graduating kumu hula and 'olapa (dancers) -- heretofore a closely guarded procedure -- will be presented at a hula concert next month.

Halau Mohala 'Ilima, under the direction of kumu hula Mapuana deSilva, presents a glimpse of private halau traditions at its 17th annual Holomua Ka No'eau program.

The concert takes place at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Hawai'i Theatre.

Members of Halau Na Kamalei, under the direction of kumu hula and recording artist Robert Cazimero, will join Halau Mohala 'Ilima in the program. Cazimero was a hula brother of deSilva under the tutelage of the late kumu hula, Aunty Maiki Aiu.

Concert tickets are $16 and $21, available at Hawai'i Theatre box office or Connection outlets.

Charge at 528-0506 (box office, add $1 restoration fee) or 545-4000 (Connection, add about $6 service charge).

Benefit gala celebrates
all things Irish

The 4th annual Gaelic Gala will be held at Murphy's Bar & Grill beginning 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

In keeping with the event's "St. Patrick's Day Everyday" theme, the gala will feature Irish music with feasting and a live auction of golf packages, outer island getaways, kayaking adventures, gift baskets and more.

The event will benefit CSI, Inc. (Comfort, Security, Independence), a nonprofit agency providing services for the elderly and disabled.

Tickets are $25 presale and $35 at the door. Call 538-0353 for more information.

Camoes Day honors
Portuguese heritage

Portuguese music and dance, food, guest speakers and a display of Portuguese artifacts will highlight Camoes Day, Saturday.

The event, sponsored by the Hawaii Council on Portuguese Heritage, honors Luiz Vaz Camoes, Portugal's celebrated poet and playwright.

The celebration takes place at St. Andrew's Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, beginning at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Information: 845-1616.

Activities mark
Children and Youth Month

October is Children and Youth Month for the Hawaii Children's Campaign. Some of the events planned include:

Children and Youth Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Bishop Museum. See exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment. Free for Hawaii residents and military with I.D.

State Farm's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Shriner's Hospital. Bike safety program is open to all elementary school aged children.

McGruff Fun Run, 6:30 to 9 a.m. Oct. 12 at Kapiolani Park. This is an 8K or 3K run/walk for the whole family. Entry fee: $16 entry fee; $14 kids under 12; group rate for five or more is $10 per person. Sign up early if you want to be sure to receive a run T-shirt. Call 255-4479 for more information.

Children's Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Honolulu Zoo. Various activities will focus on conservation and learning about endangered species. Free for Hawaii residents.

Bankoh Fun Day at Bishop Museum, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19. Listen to spooky stories on the 18th, and Hawaii's best story tellers on the 19th. Free for Hawaii residents and military families with I.D.s

High-speed hydrofest
returns to Pearl Harbor

The roar of the engines, the sound of the cheering crowds -- the 1997 JN Automotive Hydrofest brings the excitement of hydroplane boat racing back to Pearl Harbor for the eighth year, Oct. 11 and 12.

Watch high-speed racing and entertainment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free.

Boat transportation to Ford Island is also available free at the Arizona Memorial Ferry Landing and Pearl City Peninsula.

Call the Hydro Hotline at 471-9109 for more information.

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