Cole, best known for her "Unforgettable" hit with her late father, Nat "King" Cole, will appear in "The Rhythm of Romance" concert at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Blaisdell Arena. Also on the bill: Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brother Michael McDonald and "American Idol" winner Reuben Studdard.

A range of troupers, local and visiting, is being assembled in a variety of programs, fueled by the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai'i's CD "The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written." Among them: Patti Austin, Wayman Tisdale, Kirk Whalum, Peanuts Whalum, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lucie Arnaz, Nick and Nina Clooney, Na Leo Pilimehana, Keali'i Reichel, Jimmy Borges, Cecilio & Kapono, Robert Cazimero, Rocky Brown, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Jordan Segundo and Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom.

Concerts will be staged at various venues, including the Hawai'i Theatre and the Waikiki Shell.