The Buzz
| Rule of drum
West African drumming and dance will heat up an African Dance Party at Anna Bannana's (2440 S. Beretania St.) 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday. Internationally known group-drumming facilitator Arthur Hull and other guest stars also are scheduled to participate. The event is for those 21 and older; don't bring your smokes. Admission is $8. 377-DRUM (3786), 946-5190. |
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Handy
In this mass-marketed culture, it's good to know there are lots of people — your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, yourself! — who still personalize their lives with hand-made creations. This weekend's Sew-Quilt and Craft Expo is aimed especially at them, and includes an exhaustive list of exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, displays, make-and-take-home opportunities. Exhibitors from the Islands, the Mainland and Canada will offer all manner of gadgets, fabrics, kits and patterns, stencils, wearable art, beads, jewelry, scrap-book material, the list goes on and on. Kaye Wood, national quilt expert and PBS personality, is the special guest star; "Fall in Love with the Cloth Doll" and "Hawaiian Quilts on Parade" are special displays. It all takes place noon-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Admission is $6 ($1 discount coupons in the Advertiser and at fabric stores, Ben Franklin stores and online at www.pcmexpo.com); free for kids 12 and younger. 527-5400, (800) 472-6476.
| Taiko master
The Capitol District will echo with the explosive talents of Kenny Endo (in white) and his taiko group, part of the free Living Masters Concert Series, 2 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of 'Iolani Palace. Bring those beach chairs, mats and a picnic lunch. This is also Kama'aina Sunday, when the palace and the Palace Galleries can be toured free by Island residents over age 5. Call 522-0832 for tour reservations. |
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| 'Total Control'
Vina Morales, an award-winning actress, dancer and singer from the Philippines, makes her U.S. solo debut with two concerts, titled "Total Control," on two islands this weekend. Morales, who began her career as a child singer in Manila, plays host to a musical variety TV show on The Filipino Channel. The concerts are at 7 p.m. today at the Hawai'i Convention Center; and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Kauai Marriott. Both concerts will benefit the scholarship fund of St. Joseph School in Waipahu. Tickets are $25-$55, available at Trans-Peso, Greenlands Mart, Venus Viloria's Variety Store, Videorama and Shear Creation. 685-4940 (Honolulu); (808) 822-1818, 246-1830, 245-6307, 245-3204 (Kaua'i). |
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