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Local favorite Celebrating Iz Maze visitors can wander through the image of the late, great Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, which will be cut into the cornfields at Aloun Farms, Kapolei, Oct. 8-Nov. 25: 4-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $8 for those 12 and older, $5 for youths 6 through 11, free for children 5 and younger. 677-9412.

Stephen Bishop, left, will headline the Honolulu Music Fest 2001 at the Waikiki Shell. Kimo Kahoano and Mahlon Moore will host the festival, which also features Jimmy Borges and his Jazz All-Stars, Martin Pahinui, George Kuo, Kawika Kahiapo, Jon Basebase, 3 Scoops, Frank DeLima, Simplisity, Solanna, The Sultans, Soulfree, Honolulu, and Quintinn Holi. 2-9:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $27.50-$37.50 reserved, $17.50 lawn seats, available at Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400, 833-0056.

BRUNCH: Oct. 14

The Brunch on the Beach series, sponsored by the city and the Waikiki Improvement Association, featuring food booths, entertainment and camaraderie, continues on Kalakaua Avenue. The August affair drew an estimated 10,000 residents and visitors. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14. Admission is free; scrip will be sold for food purchases, and scrip leftover from prior months can also be used. 523-4385.

CIRCUS: Oct. 17-21

Don't let the name of the act fool you. The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is of the human persuasion — 20 performers, ages 8 to 18, from Australia, to be exact. Seen in New York and in the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, the show has been described as "a zesty blend of circus, dance, theater and tons of attitude." Shows 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-19, 2 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 20, and 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Hawai'i Theatre; the first night is a fund-raiser for the Susan G. Komen Hawai'i Race for the Cure, with all seats $25; all other nights $15-$45. 528-0506.

BALLET: Oct. 20

"Ballet Stars from San Francisco," featuring 11 principal dancers from the Bay Area troupe and Hawai'i's own Amanda Schull, who is a member of the corps de ballet, takes place at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. It's part of Ballet Hawaii's 25th anniversary celebration. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. $35-$55 (discounts for students, seniors and military; groups of 15 or more will receive at 10 percent discount); at the box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400.

TOURS: Oct. 21

The 14th annual Great Kitchen & Bath Tour offers viewers a peek at the latest trends as homes are showcased in Waikiki, Nu'uanu, Kahala, Portlock, Hawai'i Kai and Kailua. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. It's a benefit for Hawai'i Habitat for Humanity. $10 (tax deductible), at National Kitchen & Bath Association member firms and at HomeStreet Bank. 734-2891.

CONCERT: Oct. 21

The Cypress Hill Smoke-Out, a daylong festival of hard-charging music featuring the headliner, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, Kottonmouth Kings and Guttermouth, takes over Kualoa Ranch. Gates open at 10 a.m., show at 11 a.m. Oct. 21. $30 advance; at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video-Kapi'olani, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear, Pearl Harbor Bloch Arena, ITT Kane'ohe HCBH, Schofield ITR, University of Hawai'i Campus Center, Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400. Note: no bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages; lawn chairs and coolers permitted.

CONCERTS:

Oct. 26-28

The Marley Family of reggae stars returns for a series of concerts Oct. 26 on O'ahu, Oct. 27 on the Big Island and Oct. 28 on Maui. Family members include Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and Stephen Marley; guest artists will include Bounty Killer, Capleton, Yami Bolo and Daddigan. Details:

• O'ahu: 7 p.m. Waikiki Shell, Oct. 26. $25 lawn seating ($20 advance), $25 reserved terrace seats, $30 reserved pool seats; at Blaisdell box office, Ticket Plus outlets. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
• Big Island: 7 p.m. Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, Oct. 27. $30 general ($25 advance); at MJS Music-Hilo, Byrd's in Waimea, Mele Kai Music in Kona.
• Maui: 6 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater (gates open 4:30 p.m.) Oct. 28. $30 general ($25 advance); at the box office, Tropical Disc in Kihei, Grove 2 Music in Lahaina. (808) 242-7469.

CONCERTS: Oct. 26-28

Keali'i Reichel, musician, kumu hula and chanter, kicks off the Hawai'i Theatre's "Hana Hou!" Hawaiian music series with three concerts at the downtown theater. 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and 2 p.m. Oct. 28. $30 (discounts for students, seniors, Hawai'i Theatre members, military); at the box office. 528-0506. Also in the series: Makaha Sons Jan. 11; Tony Conjugacion's "Hapa Haole Hou!" Feb. 8; The Brothers Cazimero March 8; Amy Hanaiali'i's "Tribute to Hawaiian Musical Treasures" April 12; and Ho'okena May 17.

CONCERT: Oct. 27

James Taylor, the pop-music favorite whose hits include "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend," "Handy Man," "Your Smiling Face," "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," "Up on the Roof," "Her Town Too," "Shower the People" and "How Sweet It Is," performs at the Blaisdell Arena. 8 p.m. Oct. 27. $45, $65, at the Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 591-2211, 526-4400, ticketplushawaii.com

HALLOWEEN: Oct. 31

Hey, kids of all ages! That annual haunting time of the year is approaching. TGIF is planning to run a calendar of events Oct. 26. Among the treats already scheduled are:

• Koko Marina Center's "Spooktacular," 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treating, crafts and games. Free. 395-4737.
• Bishop Museum's annual Treat Street, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31, offering trick-or-treating, kids' contests, storytelling, games and more. Free. 848-4160.
• An "Egyptian Halloween," for adults, at Wave Waikiki Oct. 31. 941-0424, ext. 12.

COMING UP

• Take 6, with the Honolulu Symphony, Oct. 26-27, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• French Festival of Hawaii, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, various locations
• Harbor Festival, Nov. 11, between Aloha Tower Marketplace and the Hawaii Maritime Center
• 10th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival, Nov. 8-10, Waikiki Shell
• "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens Nov. 16 in movie theaters
• Rosemary Clooney, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 16-17, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Eroica Trio, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 24-25, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Comedian Margaret Cho on tour: Nov. 29 — Kaua'i Marriott Resort in Lihu'e; Nov. 30 — Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului; Dec. 1 — Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu
• Na Leo Pilimehana, with the Honolulu Symphony, Dec. 14-15, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Henry Kapono and Robi Kahakalau, with the Honolulu Symphony, Jan. 18-19, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Submit information for The Great Index to Fun (TGIF) four-week guide at least 10 working days before the event. This planner appears weekly, featuring major events only; others are listed in the weekend and daily calendars.

Write: TGIF, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802, or fax 525-8055.

Schedule is subject to change.