Posted on: Thursday, January 27, 2005

ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
Grammy nominee kicks off tour

Advertiser Staff

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a vocal ensemble from South Africa, launches a three-island, five-show tour at 7:30 tonight at McKay Auditorium on the Brigham Young University-Hawai'i campus in La'ie. Led by founder Joseph Shabalala, the all-male ensemble — up for two Grammy Awards this year, for its "Raise Your Spirit Higher" CD — is known for its church-like harmonies and call-and-response style. Tickets: $15, at (877) 750-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Ladysmith also performs tomorrow at Leeward Community College, Saturday at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, Sunday at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo and Tuesday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Details in tomorrow's TGIF section.

Rubbing breaks fibers, so blot instead

Most people naturally assume that the best way to remove a stain is to grab the nearest napkin or towel, dip it in water, and rub until the stain is gone.

Never rub. Blot instead, and always think twice before using water. Rubbing breaks surface fibers, which lose dye and become abraded. It's best to take better garments to a dry cleaner immediately.

Source: Steve Boorstein, "The Clothing Doctor," author of "The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Caring for Clothing" (Boutique).

FINAL WORD

Broadway star Carol Channing talking about her relationship with the late Johnny Carson:

"He didn't like me, I didn't like him. I was opening 'Hello, Dolly!' ... I wanted to tell him how thrilling it was, but he wouldn't let me. But he said his mother might be interested, so I ... said, 'Mother, dear, we opened "Hello, Dolly!" last night, and it's a wonderful show.' I got him so angry; he never asked me back, and he's gone now. But I respect his honesty."