Posted on: Sunday, March 17, 2002
'Ukulele lessons from Jake
By Zenaida Serrano Espanol
Advertiser Staff Writer
The 'ukulele stylings of Jake Shimabukuro may be hard for most to imitate, but the virtuoso is willing to help anyone interested to try at 'Ukulele Symposium 2002, to be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kaimuki High School band room.
The all-day event will consist of 45-minute sessions for children (ages 6-12), adults (ages 13 and up) and seniors (ages 60 and up). Shimabukuro will teach the students basic techniques, such as picking and strumming.
The highlight will be a concert at the end of the day at the school's auditorium featuring Shimabukuro and the students, said Shimabukuro's manager, Kazusa Flanagan. The concert is open to the public and will cost $8, which includes pupu, ice cream and door prizes.
The cost for the symposium is $35 for the senior sessions and $45 for the adult and children sessions. For registration forms or details, visit jakeshimabukuro.com or call 478-0080.
Scaly creatures seek zoo audience
Enthusiasts of all things cold-blooded and scaly can join Honolulu Zoo as it celebrates "Reptile Day," to be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the zoo.
Guests can take an up-close look at the daily lives of the zoo's reptilian inhabitants, such as a monitor lizard, Nile crocodile and Komodo dragon. There will be informational talks and booths, as well as face-painting and storytelling for the keiki.
The event is free with paid admission: $6 general, $4 kama'aina, $1 for ages 6 through 12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Call 971-7174 for details.
Mark your calendars for March
Easter may still be two weeks away, but celebrations are kicking off this week. See the Easter Calendar on Page D6. Among the events:
• "Bunny Talks," presented by the Hawaii All Breed Rabbit Club, will feature rabbits on display, informational talks about rabbit care and more. Check out one of the displays at Kahala Mall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; or at Ala Moana Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29-30. 672-3989.
• Windward Community College's "Easter Eggstravaganza," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, will include entertainment by Melveen Leed, Ilona Irvine and Soulfree, as well as inflatables, food booths, a fishing derby and, of course, an egg hunt for children up to age 12. 235-7469.
