The Buzz

He's the man from Asian Man

The man behind Asian Man Records is set to play two concerts at Club Pauahi this weekend. Mike Park, above, who was once part of the now-defunct ska band Skankin' Pickle and is now the owner of Asian Man Records, will perform an acoustic set, playing music from his solo collection and possibly some songs from his band, The Chinkees, too.

Doors open at 8 each night for the all-ages shows, with local bands part of the mix. Tonight, catch Linus, Port Guyana and The 86 List. On Saturday night, Demune from Maui performs, along with Temporary Lovers, Pet Johnny and The Hit. Cover is $5 each night. 521-7252.

Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser

Go, go, Go Jimmy Go fans!

Fans of Go Jimmy Go, this might be your last chance to see the guys for a long, long time. The band, above, which opens up for the Irish punk band Flogging Molly tonight at the Pipeline Café, is heading for an open-ended Mainland tour, hoping to find fame and fortune. Music fans at Pipeline tonight won't be disappointed by either band. See The Night Stuff, Page 22.

A taste of Indonesia

The Indonesian Students' Organization of Hawaii hosts its first Indonesian Cultural Day from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Following the theme "Celebrating Indonesia's Diversity, Building a Sense of Togetherness," the event features Indonesian food, entertainment and crafts on exhibit. Performances include dances and music such as Balinese gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra of percussion instruments), Javanese gamelan, angklung (traditional bamboo instrument), Balinese dance, Acehnese dance, martial arts and Sulawesian circle dance. It all takes place at the Friendship Circle, in front of Hale Halawai at the East-West Center. Admission is free. 952-6078, 944-0755.

Hawaiian legend told as opera

A Hawaiian legend comes to life in a one-act opera to be staged in two performances by the St. Andrew's Priory Choirs, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and April 16 at Tenney Theatre. Admission is free.

The opera, "La'ieikawai, Princess of Paliuli," was composed by Neil McKay on commission by the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus for its 1996 summer opera program. This production features 70 girls, Grades 2-12, under the direction of Diane Koshi, director of choirs at St. Andrew's Priory.

The 45-minute composition is based on the Hawaiian legend of La'ieikawai, sometimes referred to as the goddess of the rainbow. In this version, she is the Princess of Paliuli, in the Puna district of the island of Hawai'i. The story opens when La'ieikawai meets 'Onohiokala; the two fall in love.

While 'Onohiokala talks about La'ieikawai with his mother, his eavesdropping brother 'Aiwohi decides to enlist the help of his five sisters and seek out the lovely princess for himself. The journey takes them through Mauna Kea, the domain of snow goddess Poli'ahu, and finally to Paliuli, where the princess refuses 'Aiwohi. Even with the aid of his powerful dog, 'Aiwohi fails, and La'ieikawai is reunited with 'Onohiokala.

Throughout the opera, the audience is treated to the music of snowflakes, the princess' beloved guardian 'o'o birds and other magical characters.

The opera features Priory students Heidi Shimada in the lead role of La'ieikawai, Katie Callahan as Poli'ahu. Kamuela Kahoano of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa plays 'Aiwohi and James Bushong of Ho'ala School plays 'Onohiokala.

This production received support from Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus and Halau Hula Ka No'eau.

532-2436.

Musical memories at the Halekulani

Hiram Olsen with son Casey perform at House Without a Key at the Halekulani in 1988. The Olsen trio is featured at this Sunday's "The Artistry of Hawaiian Entertainment" kickoff.

Food, entertainment, films at Sunset

Yes, film fans, there will be another series of Sunset on the Beach festivals this weekend, featuring food booths, entertainment and the main-event movies shown on that 30-foot screen.

Saturday's movie is "Step into Liquid," above, the surfing documentary by Dana Brown (son of Bruce Brown, who directed the seminal film "The Endless Summer"). Sunday's is the action adventure "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu.

Sunset on the Beach takes place at Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki from 4 p.m. each day; the films hit the screen after the sun goes down. Admission is free. 523-2489.

Ohana Festival benefit

Bring the family down for some fun at the Honolulu Hale Civic Center grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The 2nd annual Ohana Festival features rides, games, keiki play zone, food, crafts and entertainment by SUGahDADDY. The festival also is a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank, with donations for the food drive accepted at the ticket booth and at a drop-off lane on King Street. Admission is free, with free parking available under the Civic Center grounds. 836-3600, ext. 226.

Start your engines!

Cruise on over to the Hawai'i Convention Center Thursday through April 18 for the 2004 First Hawaiian International Auto Show. Presented by Motor Trend, there'll be all kinds of new models to ogle, including specialty vehicles, concept cars and pre-production models such as Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler 300C and Ford Mustang GT concept car, above. Among the goodies offered at the event will be the latest automotive trends, vehicle displays, sport compacts, luxury models and theme days. On April 16, the first 100 paid admissions receive a free backpack-cooler. On April 17, celebrate Ford Mustang's 40th anniversary with a collection of pony cars. April 18 is Kids Day, with children 12 and younger admitted free with a paying adult. Ronald McDonald also will appear, performing in a stage show with singing, music and magic at noon and 2 p.m.

The show is open noon-10:30 p.m. Thursday and April 16, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. April 17 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18. Admission is $7 general, $5 seniors and military, $4 children 7-12 and free for those 6 and younger. Discount coupons are available at new-car dealerships, First Hawaiian Bank branches on O'ahu, participating McDonald's restaurants and at www.hawaiiautoshow.com.

The Advertiser is a sponsor of the show.

A happy, hoppy Easter

Hop into Easter, which happens on Sunday, with a bevy of egg hunts and bunny celebrations this weekend:

• Six thousand eggs will be hidden at the Kahala Mall during Kalani High School's annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. Toddlers to children in Grade 5 can participate in the hunt, with registration from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. The hunt starts at 8:30 a.m. Admission is free. 377-7744, ext. 265.
• On Saturday, head for Koko Head District Park for Easter Eggstravaganza. Registration for the hunt starts at 9:30 a.m., with the egg hunt at 10 a.m. for keiki 12 and younger, followed by games and other activities. There will be goodie bags for participants. Free. 395-3096.
• Go on an Easter Egg Hunt with Hope Chapel Honolulu at 10 a.m. Saturday. Besides the hunt, there will be storytelling and prizes. It all happens at Kuhio School on King Street. Admission is free. 955-0525.
• The Dive-in Easter Egg hunt happens Saturday at YWCA Camp Kokokahi on Kane'ohe Bay Drive. An egg hunt for keiki ages 1-10 starts at 1:30 p.m., followed by open swim in the pool from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The Easter Bunny also makes an appearance at this free event. 538-7061.
• Get ready for Eggstravaganza and Natural Dyes at Hawai'i Nature Center Saturday. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, children 5 and older can explore the world of eggs by creating colorful natural dyes for decorating eggs followed by an egg hunt. Children are asked to bring six hard-boiled eggs for dyeing. Admission is $7 for parent/child team of HNC members or $14 per nonmember parent/child team. 955-0100.
• Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship once again hosts the West Coast Easter Eggstravaganza, from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ma'ili Beach Park, Wai'anae. There will be an egg hunt with prizes for children ages 2-11, Kids Fun Zone, country store and Easter drama. Entertainment includes Three Plus, B.E.T., Baba B., Augie T., 'Ike Pono and Rizon. Admission is free. 696-3781.
• Star of Honolulu hosts an Easter Brunch Cruise aboard the ship from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Go whale watching, enjoy a Hawaiian brunch buffet, take part in hands-on Hawaiian cultural activities, watch a hula show or have the kids take part in the egg hunt. DJs Kim Harper and Dave Lancaster from The Fish radio station also will be on deck. Tickets are $41.95 general and $25 children. Tickets for kama'aina and military are $31.50 adults and $20 for keiki ages 3-11. Reservations: 983-7827.
• Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park holds its 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. The park is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the hunt happening from 11 a.m. to noon. Admission is $33.99 general and $22.99 youths. Or help out Hawaii Foodbank and bring canned goods for a general admission price of $23.99 or $17.99 youth admission. 674-9283.
• Washington Place opens its gates for its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1-4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Keiki of all ages can enjoy the other activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, public safety vehicles display and costumed characters. Admission is a donation of one canned food item per family, to be given to the Hawaii Foodbank. 586-0240.

Baaba Maal in two O'ahu concerts

Senegal spiritual pop singer Baaba Maal offers a pair of O'ahu concerts this weekend, continuing a tour of the state. The first concert is at 7:30 p.m. today at Brigham Young University-Hawai'i; tickets are $16 general, $12 seniors and military, $10 BYUH faculty and staff, $2 children 5-17, $1 BYUH students and free for children under 5. The second is at 7 p.m. Saturday at Leeward Community College Theatre; tickets are $25 general, $20 military, seniors, students and UH faculty and staff. 944-2697, 956-8246.