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Posted on: Friday, March 18, 2005

The Buzz

Sounds of music at Doris Duke

Classical pianist Roman Rudnytsky takes to the stage with a program that includes works by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, John Ireland and Phillip Lambroat. Born in New York into a musically gifted Ukrainian family, the Juilliard graduate and teacher has performed in more than 80 countries.

  • 7:30 p.m. today / Doris Duke Theatre / $15 general, $12 students, seniors, military and Academy of Arts members / 532-8700

Also happening at the Doris Duke is the Latin Jazz Guitar Festival, featuring New York City musician Gene Bertoncini. Bertoncini has been listed as one of the top 10 acoustic guitarists in Brazil and has worked with the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, Benny Goodman Sextet and Tony Bennett, among others. Local bassist Byron Yasui also performs.

  • 7:30 p.m. Saturday / Doris Duke Theatre / $20 general, $18 students, seniors and Academy of Arts members / 532-8700


Grinds, music at Blaisdell

The 4th annual Great Hawaiian 105 KINE Lu'au and Concert promises big flavor and big sounds. Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet while cruising to the local sounds of Olomana, Na Palapalai, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Na'auao, Frank DeLima, Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii, Marlene Sai and Palani Vaughan. A portion of the proceeds benefits Catholic Charities of Hawai'i.

  • 5 p.m. Saturday / Blaisdell Arena / $50 lu'au seating; or concert only, $17.50 loges, $15 upper level / (877) 750-4400


Segundo CD release

Hawai'i's first "American Idol" contestant launches his debut album with a party. Jordan Segundo's CD-release party features Anita Hall, Maila Gibson, Tracy Smith, Tani Lynn, Marlene Baldueza and Nueva Vida. Al Waterson emcees. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

  • 9 p.m. today / Hawaiian Hut / $10 advance, $12 at the door / 947-5736


Philippine folk dances in focus

Enjoy an evening of Philippine folk dances at "Banyuhay" with the Larawan Youth Ensemble. Ages 6 to 11, the performers are part of the Larawan Philippine Folkloric Program for Youth, which encourages children to celebrate Filipino traditions and culture. The evening's five-part program includes tribal dances, the dance of lights and the bamboo dance Tinikling. Proceeds benefit the Larawan Center for Performing Arts in Kalihi.

  • 6:30 p.m. Sunday / Hawai'i Theatre / $10, $25 / 528-0506


On track with electricity

Electric vehicles will have their day at the 10th annual Hawaiian Electric Electron Marathon, a one-hour endurance race that showcases electric vehicles designed and built by students from 27 high schools in the state. A preliminary 10-lap speed race features electric vehicles made by teams from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy. To find out about security procedures for entering Ford Island, go to www.heco.com and find Electron Marathon under the "Generation e" link.

  • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday / Ford Island at Pearl Harbor / Free / 543-7511


Springing to mind

Kahala Mall gets into the spring of things with its 3rd annual Nouveau: Every Thing Spring celebration. The festivities include a Butterfly Flight House open during mall hours in center court, with a live garden exhibit and more than 200 monarch butterflies raised by Island Rhythms. Springs Romano, aka the Butterfly Whisperer, will answer questions on raising, caring for and releasing butterflies, on three Saturdays during Nouveau.
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 26 and April 2 / Kahala Mall / Free / 732-7736, ext. 13


Orchids in bloom at Kunia

Revel in spring as the Kunia Orchid Society presents the 51st Kunia Orchid Show. Eight local orchid clubs and societies present their colorful blooms for the floor displays. On display and for sale: honohono orchids, anthuriums, tropicals, dendrobiums, miniatures and other orchid species. Educational lectures include General Orchid Culture at 1 p.m. today, Sogetsu Hawaii Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday and Honohono Culture at 1 p.m. Sunday. An ikebana display, country store and prizes are part of the festivities.
  • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday / Del Monte Kunia Gymnasium in Kunia Village / $2 / 456-4113


Easter is coming, Easter is coming!

The egg-citement is building as Easter nears, with bunny happenings around town:

The Honokai Hale/Nanakai Gardens Community Association and Kamokila Community Park sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt and Costume Contest. The day includes goodie bags, keiki activities, inflatable jumpers, crafts and — of course — the Easter Bunny.

  • 9 a.m. Saturday / Kamokila Community Park / Free / 672-8321

It's Family Fun Day 101 in Waikiki in celebration of the aquarium's 101st birthday. The event includes games, jumpers, surf simulator, entertainment, monk-seal and shark-tank talks, docent presentations and film screenings. Easter Sea Hunt 2005 includes an egg hunt for ages 2-7, craft activities and the Easter Bunny; pre-registration is required. A free shuttle will run between the aquarium and Kap'iolani Community College every 20 minutes.

  • 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday / Waikiki Aquarium / $9 visitors; $6 kama'aina, military, students and seniors; $4 for those with disabilities and ages 13-17; $2 ages 5-12; free for those 4 and younger and Friends of Waikiki Aquarium members; egg hunt is an additional $8 per child, free for children of FOWA members / 923-9741, option 3

It's an Egg-Stravagant Easter at Koko Marina with a free petting zoo, free balloon animals and a prize wheel. A scavenger hunt for those 12 and younger starts at 11 a.m. after registration at 10 a.m.; it is limited to the first 100 keiki accompanied by an adult. Pony rides with pictures will be available for a $2 donation or three cans of food. The event also is a Hawaii Food Bank drive with monetary and canned food donations welcome.


Celebrating Fil-Am cultures

The first-ever Fil-Am Festival offers a full day of fun for all with celebrities, a food lane and cultural booths. The bilingual theme, "Tayo Ay Nagkakaisa! Together We Are One!" highlights the ties between Filipino and American cultures with local and international stars on tap, including Marvin Agustin, above; Kristine Hermosa; Dominic Ochoa; Lalaine Vergara-Paras; Tani Lynn; and Jordan Segundo. Franco Finn and Al Waterson host. A prom fashion show, exhibitor booths, keiki entertainment area and food booths round out the festivities. Part of the proceeds benefit the Bantay Bata Foundation.

  • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday / Kapi'olani Park / Free / 548-0335


Prime Time for seniors

Those 50 and older are encouraged to come out to the 2005 PrimeTime Wellness Fair. Free health screenings and examinations will be given for glucose and cholesterol, blood pressure, ear condition, bone density, and foot conditions, and risk assessments for breast cancer and falls. There will also be health information booths, Kupuna IDs, Ask a Pharmacist with Longs Drugs, entertainment by Na Kupuna O Makua Alii, craft and cooking demonstrations, games and bingo. Seminars on nutrition, exercise, hearing loss, long-term care, identity theft and financial fraud will be offered.

  • 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / Free / 643-4567

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