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April film premieres April 4: "A Man Apart," "Phone Booth," "What a Girl Wants" April 11: "Anger Management," left April 18: "Holes," "Malibu's Most Wanted" April 25: "Confidence," "From Justin to Kelly," "Identity," "It Runs in the Family"

"A Vintage Voyage" Hawaiian music series continues this month with island classic Olomana. Named for the majestic mountain on O'ahu's windward side, the band blends contemporary and traditional tunes in songs like "Ku'u Home 'O Kahalu'u" and "Kanaka Wai Wai." For more than 25 years, Olomana has been making music to the delight of audiences on the Mainland, Canada and right here at home. The Pua Melia Trio offers the pre-show entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30.

• 8 p.m. April 4 / Hawai'i Theatre/ 528-0506

PLANT SALE: April 5

If it's spring, it must be ... time to spruce up the garden, with the help of the annual Spring Plant Sale sponsored by Lyon Arboretum. The flora fest at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall will include more than 30 nurseries offering orchids, native Hawaiian plants, fruit trees, herbs, bromeliads, gingers, heliconias, succulents, palms and so much more. Don't forget the ever-popular jams and jellies. Admission is free.

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / 988-0456

FILM: April 5

Our senior U.S. senator is the subject of a new documentary, "Daniel K. Inouye: An American Story." The world premiere of this biography takes place on the famed Mighty Mo, which will be decked out in full patriotic dress. Enjoy cocktails and heavy pupu on the historic decks. U.S. Sen. and fellow World War II veteran Ted Stevens serves as the keynote speaker; veteran Eichi Oki, president of the 442nd Veterans Club, will be on hand as the guest speaker. Admission is $150 per person, or $1,500-$10,000 for tables of 10. Proceeds benefit the USS Missouri Memorial Association Inc.

• 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 5 / Battleship Missouri Memorial / 423-0607

STAGE: April 11-May 11

Hawai'i Pacific University had to assemble a somewhat "senior" cast for its Paul Osborn comedy, "Morning's at Seven," playing April 11-May 11 at HPU's Windward campus. Joyce Maltby directs, and the distinguished ensemble includes a family of four sisters: Ida (Sharon Adair), Cora (Jo Pruden), Arry (Sylvia Horman-Alper,) who have lived next door to each other for 50 years, and Esther (Mary Frances Kabel Qwin), the eldest at age 70, who lives a few blocks away. John Hunt, John Mussack, David Schaeffer play the husbands. Things become unhinged and loyalties are tested when Ida's 40-year-old son Homer (David Starr) brings his long-time girlfriend Myrtle (Becky Maltby) home to meet the folks. Tickets: $14 general, $10 seniors, military, students, HPU faculty and staff, and $5 HPU students.

• Premieres April 11, with curtain at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays (plus 6 p.m. May 11 show), through May 11 / HPU's Windward campus / 375-1282

COMEDY: April 12

Comic Margaret Cho, above, whose past tours — "I'm The One That I Want" and "The Notorious C.H.O." — were critical and audience favorites, brings a new "Revolution Tour" to Honolulu April 12 at the Waikiki Shell. If you're already a fan, you already know: No topic is taboo. Tickets: $35, $45 reserved; $25 grass seats, available at Ticketmasteroutlets and the Blaisdell box office. Cho also performs at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Tickets: $29.50, $45; available at the box office.

• 7:30 p.m. April 12 / Waikiki Shell / 526-4400, (877) 750-4400

DANCE: April 12-13

The innovative dance company Momix brings its stage magic back to the Hawai'i Theatre April 12-13 with a new show titled "Opus Cactus," inspired by the flora, fauna and beauty of the Southwest. The troupe, directed by Moses Pendleton, draws on creative forms ranging from modern dance to ballet, body surfing to pole-vaulting. Momix's last Honolulu stint was in October 1999. Tickets: $17-$35, available at the box office.

• 7:30 p.m. April 12, 2 p.m. April 13 / Hawai'i Theatre / 528-0506

STAGE: April 18-20

It's the season for spring cleaning, and that also includes "Dirty Laundry." The new play by KHON news anchor Joe Moore, above, takes a look at the nitty gritty: the scenes behind-the-camera in the world of TV news. Karen Bumatai directs and James MacArthur guest stars. Tickets are $17.50, $27.50 and $37.

• 8 p.m. April 18, 4 and 8 p.m. April 19, 4 p.m. April 20 / Hawai'i Theatre / 528-0506

CONCERT: April 18

The popular Aston Full Moon concert is back, so pack your blankets and beach chairs and head down to Kapi'olani Park bandstand for a night of mood, music and moonlight. Local comics and DJs Augie and Lanai start things off with their wacky humor; then there's "American Idol" semi-finalist Jordan Segundo; the duo Keahiwai; and headliner Kapena. Admission is free.

• 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 18 / Kapi'olani Park bandstand / 931-1330

CONCERT: April 22

You can't help but dance when Ozomatli, above, is around. The band's name mandates it, since it's Nahuatl for the Aztec god of dance. And the catchy, Afro-Latin style, urban thumping beats make it pretty easy to groove, too. So embrace the chaos and get movin' already! Tickets for the all-ages show are $20.

• 7 p.m. April 22 / Pipeline Cafe / 526-4400

EXPO: April 25-27

The 28th Annual Spring New Products Show is right around the corner with fun items and never-before-seen merchandise. Presented by Pacific Expo, there's a little something for everyone at this popular spring fest. Check out the boats, cars and motorcycles; explore the mass of home-improvement products and surfing supplies. There'll be fashion shows with models strutting the looks of the moment for spring, prom and active wear. And don't miss the displays with food, crafts, sportscards or memorabilia. Admission is $4 general, free for children 12 and younger or seniors 65 and older.

• 5-10 p.m. April 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27 / Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall / 945-3594

COMING UP:

• Hawai'i International Spring Film Festival, April 11-17, Dole Signature Theatres
• "Les Miserables," April 17, Punahou School
• "Rumble in the Jungle," 'Iolani School carnival, April 25-26, 'Iolani campus
• Karaoke Challenge, April 26, McKinley High School
• Lei Day concert, with The Brothers Cazimero, May 1 at Waikiki Shell, May 2 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater
• "Giselle" ballet, by Ballet Hawaii, May 3-4, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Mother's Day concert, with Ho'okena, May 11, Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom
• Uluwehi Guerrero, May 16, Hawai'i Theatre
• Pianist Andre Watts, May 20, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Maui Film Festival, June 1-15, Wailea
• Hawaii International Jazz Festival, July 18-10 on O'ahu, July 25-26 on Maui

BUZZING ABOUT:

Wishful thinking: A local promoter is hoping to lure a Tony Award-winning Broadway singer-actress in "A Night on Broadway"-type special composed of mostly show tunes. She's been here before, loves it here, so stay tuned.

Theater day: "Celebrating Local Theatre," a day-long conference April 26 at Kennedy Theatre presented by Kumu Kahua Theatre and the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance, will assemble key local stage players such as Keith Kashiwada, Harry Wong III and Victoria Kneubuhl to share their expertise on how to get a play written and performed. A panel on what makes a local play local will be among the day's attractions. Cost: $20. Call 536-4222.

MacArthur's part: James MacArthur, Danno on "Hawai'i Five-0," first read Joe Moore's "Dirty Laundry" script before deciding to fill in as Father Madison, a role originally to be played by Jason Scott Lee (who was forced to bow out because a film, "Prophecy," beckoned earlier than anticipated). Said MacArthur: "I'm doing this play because I really like it. Through his characters, Joe has some interesting things to say about the TV news business." Another cast change: Bill Ogilvie replaces Bob Whiting, who stepped down because of family health issues. "Dirty Laundry" will be produced April 18-20 at the Hawai'i Theatre as a Manoa Valley Theatre fund-raiser.

Hana hou: The tradition continues — in addition to their Lei Day concert May 1 at the Waikiki Shell, The Brothers Cazimero journey to Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater May 2 to continue the celebration. Call 597-1888 (Mountain Apple Company), 591-2211 (Blaisdell box office), (808) 242-7469 (MACC box office).

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