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Local favorite On your mark, get set ... The Honolulu Advertiser's annual Jingle Bell Run begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sister Roberta Derby Park, next to the police station downtown. Entry fees postmarked by Nov. 28 are $25 for those 13 and older, $20 per person for groups of four or more, $10 for kids 12 and younger. After Nov. 28, fees are $30, $23 and $10. Watch for entry blanks in The Advertiser or download the form at specialolympicshawaii.org. The run is a benefit for Special Olympics Hawaii. 943-8808, ext. 33.

Air Supply — Australian-born Russell Hitchcock and Briton Graham Russell — brings its sweet love songs from the Decade of Greed to town. Known for such timeless love songs as "Even the Nights are Better," "All Out of Love" and "Lost in Love," the crooners enjoyed many top 5 hits since their formation in 1975. Tickets are $45 for upper level, $55 for middle level loge, $45-$65 for floor level risers and $65 for floor level seating.

• 8 p.m. Nov. 14 / Blaisdell Arena / 526-4400

CONCERT: Nov. 15

Broadway and contemporary music are showcased at "Dream a Little Dream," a concert featuring Kristian Lei, left, and other guest artists. Lei is best known for her striking vocals that landed her the role of Kim in "Miss Saigon" for a year in Germany. Since then, she has traveled the country to perform in concert. This concert is dedicated to special-education children. Tickets are $10 advance and $15 at the door. Sponsor tickets are $175, which includes reserved seating for 10, promotional placement and 10 Kristian Lei CDs.

• 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15 / Unity Church Diamond Head / 735-4436, ext. 314

CONCERT: Nov. 15

The luminous slack-key stylings of Makana, left, will light up the Hawai'i Theatre as he launches his new album "Ki ho'alu: Journey of Hawaiian Slack Key." The program includes favorites from his first releases, "Makana" and "Koi Au." Bill Tapia, legendary jazz 'ukulele star, joins in to help celebrate the new release. Also taking part is Tau Moe, the Samoa-born, La'ie-raised steel-guitar virtuoso who has toured the world. Tickets are $25 general, or $50 for VIPs, which includes premium seating, post-show reception and a signed Makana CD.

• 8 p.m. Nov. 15 / Hawai'i Theatre / 528-0506

CONCERT: Nov. 15

Grammy award winner Dave Alvin will showcase his folksy blues artistry at his Hawai'i debut. The singer-songwriter-guitarist will appear with guitarist Rick Shea. Local guitar master Ledward Ka'apana also performs. Tickets: $25 at the door, or $20 in advance beginning Oct. 31.

• 9 p.m. Nov. 15 / Hawaiian Hut / 941-5205

Also: Alvin and Shea appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. (808) 242-2787.

CONCERT: Nov. 21

The American rock 'n' roll phenomenon Little Feat, below, brings its "Peace Journey Tour" to Hawai'i. The seven-member band brings more than three decades of boogie, southern rock and blues to our doorstep, along with the Vince Esquire band. Tickets: $28 in advance and $35 at the gate. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. Nov. 21 / Kaka'ako Waterfront Park / 732-6699

Also: Little Feat will be at Kilohana Plantation in Lihu'e Nov. 19, (808) 245-5608; Kona Brewing Company Nov. 22, (808) 334-1133, (808) 334-2739; and Maui Arts & Cultural Center Nov. 23, (808) 242-7469.

HOLIDAYS: Nov. 29

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with photos ... for pets! BunnyCares is sponsoring a Christmas (or anytime) photo session for families and their pets against a backdrop of their choice, including Christmas, tropical beach and formal. Bring along your bunnies, dogs, pot-bellied pigs, cats, fish, and birds for a photo session with pet photographer Mike Johnson. Reservations are required.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29 / Hawaii Kai Retirement Community / 381-5545

CONCERT: Nov. 29

Happy birthday, Wave Waikiki! The nightclub celebrates 23 years of wild nights and even wilder mornings as one of the hottest spots in town. Local alt rock band Missing Dave performs, along with other surprise guests from the Wave's colorful history. DJs spinning their sound include KSM, BTF, Alex, Sean G. and Tim B. Tickets are $10 before midnight, for 21 and older.

• 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Nov. 29 / Wave Waikiki / 941-0424

HOLIDAYS: Dec. 6

Honolulu City Lights will set downtown Honolulu aglow during its grand opening night with a parade, concert, tree exhibits and, of course, Santa Claus. Tree-lighting festivities begin at 6 p.m., with a ceremony hosted by Mayor Jeremy Harris. At 6:30 p.m., the Public Workers' Electric Light Parade will pass City Hall from its starting point at A'ala Park. Santa will come riding along with the parade at 7:30 p.m. to hear children's wish lists. Santa will be available for visits during the month of December, and Honolulu Hale will be open daily 8 a.m.-11 p.m. during December for viewing of the wreath and tree exhibits. Honolulu City Lights ends Jan. 4. Admission is free.

• 4 p.m. Dec. 6 / Honolulu Hale / 527-6631

HOLIDAYS: Dec. 5-7

O Christmas tree! The 49th annual Festival of Trees sponsored by the Queen's Medical Center Auxiliary will be three days of Christmas fun with handmade gifts, art-collection items and miniature trees decorated by local personalities. The trees will be auctioned off during a silent auction fund-raiser with bidding closing at 2 p.m. Dec. 7. The event is a fund-raiser for the Queen's Auxiliary to purchase new neuroscience unit equipment. Admission is a $1 donation; children 12 and younger are free.

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 / Ward Warehouse, Kakaako and Kewalo Rooms / 547-4397

COMING UP:

• T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty), punk rock, Nov. 14-15, Club Pauahi
• Kohala guitar trio, Nov. 15, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawai'i Public Radio
• Vintners in Paradise, benefit for PBS Hawai'i, Nov. 16, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
• "Masked Balls: a story of sex, lies and measuring tape," Nov. 19-23, University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Earle Ernst Lab Theatre
• Keiki Christmas Party, Dec. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts
• Neil Sedaka, Dec. 11, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; Dec. 12, Hawai'i Theatre
• Punk On A Rock, Dec. 13, Pipeline Cafe
• Jerry Seinfeld, Dec. 20, Waikiki Shell
• Chicago and America, Jan. 10, Blaisdell Arena

BUZZING ABOUT

On the eve: Mark your calendars now. The Doobie Brothers reunite with Michael McDonald in a concert to ring in the new year in good old rock 'n' roll fashion, 10:15 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Blaisdell Arena. The event is pumped up further with these special guests: soul survivor Isaac Hayes, disco queen Gloria Gaynor, Atlanta songbird Candi Staton and Motown legends Martha Reeves and The Vandellas. It's a presentation by award-winning producer David Gest. Tickets — prices to be announced — are scheduled to go on sale from 9 a.m. Monday at Ticketmaster outlets. (877) 750-4400.

Youth encounter: The Brothers Cazimero headline "He Makana O Na Mele (The Gift of Music)," a Hawai'i Youth Symphony Association fund-raiser, Nov. 16 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The Hawai'i Youth Symphony will perform, too, in a show at 7 p.m.; no-host cocktails start at 4 p.m., a lu'au buffet will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $65; preferred seating, $125; sponsorship tables also available. 941-9706 or visit www.hiyouthsymphony.org.

All that jazz: Although Jimmy Borges and Gabe Baltazar take the limelight, that Sunset Jazz, Etc. concert Nov. 23 on the lawn of La Pietra on the slopes of Diamond Head will mark the return of The Savoy Sisters, the trio composed of Shari Lynn, Rose Marie Barbee! and Annie MacLachlan. The Savoys originally were the Jive Sisters and specialize in swing-era favorites. Tickets: $30, include wine, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Call 922-2744 or 924-7515.

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