The Buzz

Woof woof! Baha Men are coming

Baha Men, known far and wide for their breakthrough novelty song "Who Let the Dogs Out," offer their unique blend of Bahamian music in a two-night stand at Gussie L'Amour's, 3251 N. Nimitz Highway. The group's latest release is "Move It Like This." The shows begin at 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Obsessed will open the show Monday; Ski & The Ska Flavored Band on Tuesday. Tickets are $25 at the door, $22 for an advance pass that lets you in both nights, available at Gussie's and at the Gold Zone in Wahiawa. 836-7883.

The way of the warrior

Count yourself among the lucky if you already have tickets for the remaining performances of the legendary Shaolin Warriors, the martial-arts masters from China. The run, continuing at 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hawai'i Theatre, is sold out. The troupe has been touring American cities since mid-January to great acclaim. 521-9699. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

The art of hope

Food, entertainment, live and silent auctions and a worthy goal all are part of "Picturing a World Without Muscular Dystrophy," the annual fund-raiser for the nonprofit Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawaii. The Makaha Sons, Hulili and Rolando Sanchez will entertain; a dozen restaurants will offer their signature dishes; and young clients' framed art — including the piece above — depicting a world free of MD will be displayed and auctioned, along with other items. The event takes place 6-11 p.m. today at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Tickets are $100. 548-0588.

Potting around

Plant lovers, the place to be is Blaisdell Center, which is hosts to Lyon Arboretum's spring plant sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Among the attractions will be plant experts, a very limited amount of the very popular jams and jellies, handicrafts, books, keiki activities ... and, of course, thousands of plants, from 35 nurseries. Admission is free. 988-0456.

Voices in song, and a piano recital

Two very different concerts will take place at Hawai'i Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., this weekend:

• Singer/composer/master teacher Rhiannon, above, makes her debut in a concert titled "A Gathering of Voices," 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Rhiannon, who specializes in jazz, world music, improvisation and storytelling, co-founded the all-female jazz quintet Alive! in 1976 and also is a founding member of the a cappella ensemble Voicestra with Bobby McFerrin. In her Honolulu appearance, she will perform with singers gathered from throughout the state, including Bronwyn Cooke, Zelie Duvachelle and Heather James of Moloka'i; Ehulani Kane of Maui; Gwen Jones of the Big Island; and Diane Koshi, Pam Maiawa and Susie McCreary of O'ahu. Frank Martin will accompany on piano.
• Award-winning German pianist Erik Reischl returns to Atherton Performing Arts Studio in a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. His recital will include works by Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev and Mozart.

Tickets for either concert are $15 general, $12.50 for HPR members, $10 students. 955-8821.

Raising friends and funds

Hanahau'oli School's annual Children's Fair is a family and community event with attractions such as pony rides, arts and crafts, games and other keiki activities, a Country Store and food. The "friendraiser," as the school calls it, also raises money for financial aid and classroom expenses. The fair takes place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday on the school grounds, 1922 Makiki St. Admission is free. 949-6461.

The tale of a Hawaiian goddess

From left, Clint Matsumoto is Mahana, Precious Madrid is Kahalaopuna and Reb Beau Allen is Kauhi in "Manoa, The Story of Kahalaopuna," a production of Leeward Community College premiering Thursday. The play, directed by Paul Cravath in collaboration with kumu hula Victoria Holt Takamine, is a modern adaptation by Tammy Haili'opua Baker based on the Hawaiian legend that tells the story of the Rainbow Goddess of Manoa valley. It takes the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday through April 13 and April 18-20 at the Lab Theatre. Tickets are $5; seating is limited. 455-0385.

Eskimo traditions

The Kicaput Eskimo Dancers, a troupe from Alaska, will offer a free concert at noon Monday at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Campus Center Ballroom. Seventeen dancers are scheduled to perform traditional Yupik/Cupik pieces about cultural values and village life. 524-8416. Also: The troupe also will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bishop Museum's Family Sunday event; a workshop on Eskimo dances begins at 1:30 p.m. 847-3511.

Family Sunday Bishop Museum

The second annual Mary Kawena Pukui Storytelling Festival will highlight this weekend's Family Sunday at the Bishop Museum. Storytellers include Auntie Nona Beamer, Makia Malo, Nyla Fujii, Emil Wolfgramm, Kalama Cabigon and Miki'ala Ayau; the Kicaput Eskimo Dancers from Alaska and and the Wampanoag tribe from Massachusetts also will participate. "E holo ana," a dramatic presentation on the voyaging traditions of Hawai'i, will be performed by Noelani Tachera, Kanoe Wilson, Chiya Hoapili and Keoni Kuoha. Other attractions include food booths, crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides, games and the museum's exhibits. It all takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 general, $10 for a family of four; free for kids under 4. Those with a Bank of Hawaii bank card will be admitted free (up to four people). 847-3511.

Friends forever

"Charlotte's Web," the beloved children's tale of the friendship between a spider and a pig, is given the musical stage treatment at Kawananakoa Middle School, 49 Funchal St. The first full-theater production of the school's drama club, it's open to the public at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at the school's Princess Abigail Kawananakoa Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for those 5 years old and older, free for those under 5. 523-8444.

For art's sake

It's not your average garage sale, it's Z†GS, Z Ultimate Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.

What makes it the ultimate? Among the items for sale will be framed artwork, prints, art books, antique furniture, art supplies, office furniture, folk art, handcrafted piece in many media (clay, glass, metal, wood, fiber) and "many cool looking but unidentifiable items," is what the press release says.

Hmmm! It's a benefit for Hawai'i Craftsmen and The ARTS at Marks Garage; admission is free. And if you really want to support the arts, there's a premiere night event, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, that includes pupu, wine and music by John Toomey. Admission is $20. 596-8128.

Christians to jam at convention center

Saturday's Youth Jam 2002 at the Hawai'i Convention Center combines an evening of live performances by local and national Christian music acts with inspirational ministry.

Sponsored by Hawaiian Islands Ministries and Hawaii Youth For Christ, the event kicks off at 5 p.m. with brief performances by vocalist David Kahiapo and X-Factory alternative metal faves Apartment 3.

With new CDs to plug, Dove Award-nominated rockers All Together Separate, above, and contemporary Christian vocalist Geoff Moore will likely load their hourlong sets with tracks from "Unusual" and "A Beautiful Sound," respectively.

Nationally renowned Christian youth speaker Josh McDowell — with more than four decades of ministry to his credit — will close the evening with a presentation titled "Answers for a Doubting World." Tickets are $10. Information, contact Hawaii Youth for Christ at 946-1300.