THE LEFT LANE
An even hotter night
Advertiser Staff
There have been a couple of changes in the previously announced "Heine-ken Hot Hawaiian Nights" live concerts and TV tapings, already under way on K-5 (Channel 5) and originating from various spots from 7 to 8 p.m. Fridays (with a re-telecast from 9 to 10 p.m. Saturdays).
'Ale'a will be featured June 20 and 21, from the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel; Weldon Kekauoha and Tapa Groove replaces Na Palapalai July 25 and 26 at Chai's Island Bistro, with Na Palapalai expected to close the series Aug. 15 and 16, site to be announced.
Also, the Keali'i Reichel show, Aug. 8 and 9, still is being finalized, with precise location being determined at Ko Olina Resort and Marina, not at the hotel.
He made whales big
"Melville and the Pacific: An International Conference," takes place this week, tomorrow through Saturday, in the former whaling center of Lahaina, Maui, bringing together Melville scholars from around the world.
With the aid of the Hawai'i Council for the Humanities, a free dramatic reading, "Moby Dick and Multicultural Democracy," with Carolyn Karcher of Temple University and local actors, is set for 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Baldwin High School auditorium in Kahului, Maui. Laurie Robertson-Lorant, author of "Melville: A Biography," will lead a free lecture/discussion workshop of particular interest to teachers and scholars from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 11 at Maui High School. For information on either event or the conference, phone 261-1140.
Girly goodies online
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The products cost a little more than some drugstore brands, a little less than many department-store brands. They arrive in a cute baby-blue canister, and there's no charge for shipping.
