Hawai'i Theatre Center
Honolulu's "Carnegie Hall of the Pacific," at 1130 Bethel St., showcases a spectrum of performing arts shows. Showtimes and ticket prices vary; 528-0506.
• "Hawai'i Stars Concert of Extraordinary Abilities," Sept. 8, 5 p.m. A celebration of the special talents of special stars, presented by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Free.
• FFH (Far From Home) with ApologetiX, Sept. 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m. An evening of Christian music, also featuring Reign, Tiffany Thurston and the Halau of New Hope. Tickets: $35, $25, $15.
• "Celebrate the Arts: Alliance Awards 2002," Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education salutes achievement in arts education; George Ellis, outgoing Honolulu Academy of Arts director, will receive the Alfred Preis Award. Entertainment by Jake Shimbabukuro, the Hawai'i Youth Symphony, Tau Dance Theatre, Halau Olana Ai, and a jazz ensemble featuring Noel Okimoto and Steve Jones. Tickets: $35, $25.
• "Love Songs & Lullabys," with Jim Brickman, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. The pianist-composer shares his songbag of romantic tunes. Tickets: $125 Golden Circle, includes pre-show dinner; $35, $30; discounts for HTC members, students, seniors and military.
• John Prine, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. An evening of country songs about loving, losing, leaving and cheating. $37, $33.
• "Walking Out the Dark," with Evidence, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. See Tim Bostock Productions listing.
• "A Merry Christmas With Friends and Nabors," with Jim Nabors. Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Nabors in his Christmas finery, with Jimmy Borges, Philip Huber, Karen Keawehawai'i, Emma Veary and community groups and halau. Tickets: $55, $45; discounts available.
• "Cookin'," Dec. 11 through 14 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. See Tim Bostock Productions list.
• "Luis Bravo's 'Forever Tango,'" Dec. 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 28 and 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. A theatrical dance endeavor that captures the fire, passion and sexuality of Latin dance. Ticket details to be announced.
• "Cirque Eloize," Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The popular Canadian company presents a new show, "Romany," blending acrobatics, clowns, juggling, trapeze artistry and music, in a rich tango of emotions. Details to be announced.
• "Spirit of the Dance," March. Details to be announced. The Irish dance ensemble returns to Hawai'i.
• "Momix," April 12 at 7:30 p.m., April 13 at 2 p.m. Moses Pendleton's group of dancers-illusionists return for yet more mystical magic, incorporating lights, sound and props. Details to be announced.
