Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2002

'Sunset on Beach' backs Project Give Aloha

Advertiser Staff

Tomorrow's "Sunset on the Beach" takes on deeper meaning when it becomes the stage for Project Give Aloha, which marks the anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy.

"Give Aloha," the song written by entertainer and firefighter Jesse Rivera, will be performed by a number of stars in the Hawai'i showbiz galaxy, including Melveen Leed, Auntie Genoa Keawe, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Marlene Sai, Vaihi, Maunalua, Rivera himself and many others.

The public is encouraged to join in and dress in red, white and blue and lei. Hawai'i's police, firefighters and other emergency workers are expected to sing, too.

A videotape of the performance will later be presented the the people of New York City as a gift from Hawai'i.

For lyrics, check yesterday's TGIF newspaper section, Page 13; words also will be provided on site. And, at www.cpbi.com — the Web site of sponsor Central Pacific Bank. Click on the right-hand graphic with the flag and words, "Help Give Aloha to NYC."

A rehearsal will begin at 4:30 p.m., with live taping immediately afterward.

Tonight's film is "Armageddon"; tomorrow's is "Finding Forrester." Each is at 7:15 p.m. Free. 523-2489.