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Calling all punk fans
Rock on and punk out at tonight's all-ages CD release party for The 86 List. Other punk bands performing are Never Again, Hiring Jane, Feedback, The Ex-Superheroes and Upstanding Youth.
Guitar player and lead singer Josh 86 describes the band's music as "political punk rock."
"We stress peace, unity, freedom ... acceptance of all races, colors," Josh said. Along with Josh, the band is made up of Otto (bass and backup vocals) and Sean 86 (drummer).
The 3-year-old band's second album, "Our Neighborhood," will be available at the show for $5. Along with new releases, the album includes some remixed, redubbed and re-recorded tracks from the band's first album. Fans might remember songs like "Three Dreams" and "Ruins" from "disaster," which sold out within its first few months of release. A new version of "We're Just Punks" is also included.
The band is planning a Mainland tour next summer, so tonight's party will raise money for that as well. Along with The 86 List, local bands Buddah Toy Soldiers and Black Square will also visit California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
"We're a totally indie band," Josh said. "We have no label, we do our own promotions and fund-raisers. We've got a total DIY — do-it-yourself — spirit."
Tonight's show begins at 7:30 at the Coffee Factory, 1372 S. King St. Admission is $5. 949-8858.
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Honoring a King
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several events honoring the pivotal civil-rights leader are in store, beginning today.
At 6:30 tonight, there will be an awards ceremony and reception at Honolulu Hale for "Living Harmony," an art exhibit sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition. The centerpiece of the display is a replica of the exhibit "A Legacy of Building Peace," which has been seen worldwide, said coalition president Marsha Joyner. Other art pieces on display were created by local artists. The evening also includes a concert with the Royal Hawaiian Band and a tribute to Queen Lili'uokalani. "Living Harmony" will be on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays until Jan. 31.
On Sunday, a candlelight and bell-ringing ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. It will take place at the Nagasaki Peace Bell, on the civic center grounds across from the Board of Water Supply building, near the Kalanimoku Building.
Monday brings the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Joyner said about 4,000 participants signed up so far, including a marching band from Oak Park, Ill., Refuse and Resist, the Rainbow Coalition, the Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission and Veterans for Peace. Grand marshals will be Heléne Hale, a state representative from the 4th District on the Big Island, and Dr. William Waddell, the oldest living buffalo soldier. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Magic Island and ends at Kapi'olani Park with a unity rally that goes until 4 p.m. At the rally will be a blood drive, food, games and entertainment from performers including Azure McCall and Kimberlei Bradford.
Admission to all events is free. For more information, see www.mlk-hawaii.org.
Northern Indian music at Atherton
Head for the Atherton Performing Arts Studio tonight for "An Evening of Classical Northern Indian Music." Ross Kent, master of the sarod (a lute-like instrument from northern India), will be accompanied by Daniel Paul on tabla, a pair of tuned Indian drums, and Valerie Payton on tambura, a stringed drone instrument. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 general, $15 for Hawai'i Public Radio members, $10 for students. 955-8821.
Karen Keawehawai'i hosts tonight's benefit concert at Farrington.
Concert helps Farrington baseball team
Tonight, the Farrington High School Varsity baseball team hosts "No Ke 'Ano Ahiahi," a benefit concert to raise money for a trip to California and Nevada. During the eight-day trip in March, the team will play in three baseball games and participate in cultural exchanges with Mainland schools.
The $10 cost of the concert includes entertainment by Keawe Lopes, Halau Napunaheleonapua, Hulili, Hoku Zuttermeister and Kuana Torres, Halau Kawaihoa, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble, Darren Benitez, and Pati. Karen Keawehawai'i is on tap to serve as mistress of ceremonies. Other events include door prizes, food and drinks, and craft vendors. Beach mats and chairs are welcome, but no outside food or coolers are allowed. It all takes place from 5-10 p.m. at the school amphitheater. 429-0341 or 227-5063.
Makahiki time
Have fun and help others by taking part in the Waikiki Community Center's 18th Annual Ala Wai Challenge Sunday. The event benefits the center, which is a nonprofit organization providing services to the Waikiki community. This year's honoree is the late Henry Keawe Ayau Jr., ocean diver and koa canoe paddler.
Visitors and residents are encouraged to join in Hawaiian land games and watch canoe sprint races. The day begins with a koa canoe procession, Hawaiian chant, blessings and songs.
It all happens 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Ala Wai Field and Playground, Hinahina Street and University Avenue. Admission is free. 923-1802.
A pair of Great Whites
Despite Great White's farewell performance on New Year's Eve 2001, the rock band lives on through two of its members.
A new collaboration between former Great White members Jack Russell and Mark Kendall is heading to town for three performances beginning Saturday at Gussie L'Amour's.
Joining the two founding members are Russell's solo touring band composed of Ty Longley, Yuko Tamura, David Filice and Eric Powers.
The band is promoting Russell's solo record "For You" along with "Thank you ... Goodnight," the last official record by Great White.
Performances are at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tickets for the Saturday show are $18, or $15 for a Saturday Advance Pass, which is good for all three nights. Tickets for the remaining shows are $15 at the door, or $12 for a Sunday-Monday Advance Pass. For tickets, call Gussie's at 836-7883 or Gold Zone at 622-6928.
Go, Go Kikaida!
Kikaida fans can meet their hero in person during an autograph and photo session at 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders in Waikele. Ban Daisuke, who played Jiro on the popular 1970s TV series, will be promoting the new DVD "Kikaida Volume 2," released Dec. 31. The DVD features episodes 6 through 10, a trivia game and behind-the-scenes factoids. Admission is free. 836-0361, 676-6698.
Dance the night away
Grab your partner and cast off as the 38th Annual Aloha State Square and Round Dance Festival do-si-dos into town. National recording artists and callers from Texas, Mississippi and Idaho will take part in the events at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, which is sponsored by the Hawaii Federation of Square Dance Clubs.
Festival dances and workshop activities begin Thursday and continue through Jan. 25. Thursday kicks off with square and round dancing from 7-9:30 p.m. with Mainland national callers and cuers. Festival workshops and clinics will be held Jan. 24 and 25 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Next Saturday's fun also includes a free community square dance for new dancers of all ages from 10 a.m.-noon. Later that night will be a Grand March at 6:45 p.m., where couples promenade in full costume behind a banner of their state or country, all leading into the evening's dance events. Festival registration is $30 for all three days, or $10 per day.
Leading up to the festival will be three trail-in dances. From 7:30-9 p.m. on Monday, Square Wheelers in Honolulu host "Aquarium Adventure." The event, which was to be held at the Waikiki Aquarium, has been moved to the Ala Moana Beach Park's McCoy Pavilion. Admission is $5.
On Tuesday, "Square Dance on the Bay" will be held at He'eia State Park. Participants can take in a buffet lu'au and hula, followed by square dancing. Pali Twirlers of Kailua hosts this event, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $30.
Wednesday brings about the "Trail-in Square and Round Dance." Hosted by Hayseeds in Honolulu, dancers will be treated to local and visiting callers and cuers. It all happens from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse for $5.
Spectators are welcome at all events for free. For more information, call 923-0446 or 456-8465.
A musical voyage with The Makaha Sons
The Makaha Sons — John Koko, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi and Jerome Koko — return to the Hawai'i Theatre stage as part of the Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series, subtitled "A Vintage Voyage." The concert begins at 8 p.m. today and you can expect the Sons' trademark harmonies intact. Tickets are $30. And the theater hosts kumu hula Ed Collier and Halau O Na Pua Kukui in a program titled "I Fell in Love with Honolulu," featuring songs and chants that celebrate the city, at 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. 528-0506.
