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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 31, 2006

TGI Sunday

Advertiser Staff

FIREWORKS

New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration, with entertainment, display, giveaways and more, 7 p.m.-midnight, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Center Atrium; free. 566-2337.

"Celebrating the Good Old Days of 2006," a fireworks display, 11:55 p.m., off Waikiki; free. 923-2622.

OUT-OF-TOWNER

Pointer Sisters, concert, favors, entertainment and cocktails, 9 p.m.-midnight, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $90-$200. 947-7877.

SHOWROOMS

Society of Seven Las Vegas, with Na Hoahanau, 7:45 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Main Showroom; $99 cocktail show package, $135 buffet dinner and show package. 922-6408, www.societyofsevenlv.com.

CONCERTS

Ruben Studdard, with Kuna and Ashley Sepulveda, Word of Life Music Department and members of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra conducted by Henry Panion III, doors open at 5 p.m., concert at 6, Word of Life Christian Center, 544 Queen St.; free. 528-4044, www.wordoflifehawaii.com.

Ho'omaka Hou 2007, concert with Hapa, The Makaha Sons, Bruce Shimabukuro, Opihi Pickers, Kanilau, dinner and dancing, 7 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $55-$225. 921-4600, www.starwoodhotels.com/hawaii.

Nueva Vida, dinner, entertainment by Anita Hall and Daryl Carter, doors open at 7 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. 921-4600.

eightOeight, with dinner, 7:15 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Courtyard. 921-4600.

Ka'ala Boys, with dinner, 8:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Surf Room. 921-4600.

Kit Samson and Alfredo Romero, with Butch Nicolas and Manel Quingila, 9 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge; $10 cover. 949-4321.

Little Albert's Tribute, with entertainment, view of fireworks, dancing and more, 9:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; $45*. 922-4422.

DANCE

New Year's Eve Ball, with the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, dinner and dancing, 6 p.m.-midnight, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio, main ballroom; $43. Reservations required: 754-0947.

"New Year's Eve Celebration," with The Score, champagne, dinner, fireworks and favors, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Maile Ballroom; $175*. 739-8888.

FAMILY TIES

New Year's At Noon, countdown to 2007 balloon drop at noon, apple-juice toast, create a party hat and noise makers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hawaii Children's Discovery Center; $8*. 524-5437, www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

ETC.

The First Annual Quest for Father Time, with Ravenchase Adventures, 8 p.m., clues on starting point will be emailed after registration; $90 general, $50 kama'aina. 203-8963, www.ravenchase.com.

ON THE WATER

Melveen Leed, with entertainment, cocktails, dinner and hula, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kewalo Basin, Berth W; $135. 520-5312, 235-4987.

Star of Honolulu New Year's Eve Cruise, with views of fireworks, dinner, entertainment and dancing, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Star of Honolulu; from $140 general, from $105 kama'aina. 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

Celebrating the New Year at Sea Aboard Navatek I, with fireworks viewing, food, entertainment by DJ Julian, Kristie Ching and Sefa Tuai, 10:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m., Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $125, $150. 973-1311.

CLUBS

Tiki's Grill & Bar's New Year's Eve Celebration, food, entertainment by Chris Mercado, Eric Ho, 20 Degrees North and The Kaimana Band, and favors, 1 p.m.-1 a.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454, www.tikisgrill.com.

Da "Big Bang" Block Party, fireworks celebration and entertainment by Manoa DNA and H2O, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

New Year's Eve Bash, with Frank Delima and Na Kolohe, Kevin Mau, George Cristobal, dinner, prizes and favors, 7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's Bar & Grill, International Marketplace; $60. 923-9454.

New Year's Eve at the Tower, with D'Funkt, fireworks viewing, food and more, 8 p.m., Events At the Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $35*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Beautiful, hosted by Russell Tanoue, with fashion show and DJ Paul Brandon, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Pearl, Ala Moana Center; $25. 944-8000.

New Year's Eve 2006 Black Tie, with DJ Harvey, The Thirtyninehotel All Stars, balloon drop and view of fireworks, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., thirtyninehotel; $10 general, $20 VIP. 599-2552, www.thirtyninehotel.com.

Trailer Park Fabulous! with prizes, balloon drop, The Trailer Park Harlettes and Sindustry, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki; $20*; 21 and older. 924-2422.

"New Year's 007 Celebration," with Hot Rain, pupu buffet, Bond costume contest and more, 8 p.m.-closing, Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Center; $30. 947-2900.

New Year's Bash! with The Ditch Surfers, Kevin Hughs and food, 5-9 p.m. art gallery opening, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. performance, Ong King Arts Center; $10 show, $15 show and dinner. 306-7823, www.ongking.com.

Ball Drop 2007, with DJs Lady Tribe and Heavygrinder, doors open at 9 p.m., Pipeline Cafe; $20 general, $50 VIP; 18 and older. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

DJ GabStop, spinning dance, hip-hop and funk, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21 and older. 621-1835.

A Touch of Red, featuring Adam Saaks, Chicago percussionist Ricky Rocks, DJs SubZero, Jedi, mrbRown, EpicOne, Byron the Fur and dancers, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., W Honolulu, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734, www.skylinetwo.com.

Son Caribe's New Year's Eve Party, salsa, door prizes and favors, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Panama Hattie's; $20*. 485-8226.

NYE 2007, with DJ Ko Kimura from Japan, DJs Akio and Archangel, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older. 924-1688.

"Seven," rooftop party, view of fireworks, disco ball drop, and entertainment by Fort Knox Five, Rex Riddim and Halo, DJs Eskae and Zacharijah, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., NextDoor; $20 general, $50 VIP. 548-6398, www.whoisnextdoor.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration, with dancing and fireworks, 10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

STAGE CLOSING

"Heartbeat," Chinese action-musical with martial arts, 2 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $19*-$49*. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

FILMS

"Wee Geordie" (1956) 1 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"C.R.A.Z.Y." (2005 French with English subtitles), 3 and 5:30 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

NATURE

Kealia, Makua Valley overlook, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation. 247-5380.

Rural Ramble Through Scenic Splendors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., meet at Father Damien statue; $10 plus city bus fare. 948-3299.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Halekulani, Orchids. 923-2311.

Banyan Serenaders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Mel Amina, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Sonny Silva, jazz, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., also Joe Kingston and Alika Souza, 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sefa Tuai and Mike Lundy, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Lawrence Kidder, 1-4 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Jonny Kamai, with hula, 2-4 p.m., also Ryan Tang Ohana, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Mikey and Shawn, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Mike Kaawa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina, 3:30-7 p.m., Honey's at Koolau Golf Club. 236-4653.

Concerts on the Beach, with Henry Kapono, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Ray Sowders, slack-key, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Celtic Waves, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Debbie Nakanelua, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Pu'uhonua Trio, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Stardust, with Jennifer Hera, Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Brian Robertshaw, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Ledward Kaapana, traditional Hawaiian, 6-8 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Sam Kapu III Trio, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and singing competition finals, 6-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Cheryl Bartlett and Bobby Nishida, jazz, latin, Brazilian, Hawaiian and contemporary music, 6-9 p.m., Roy's Restaurant, Hawaii Kai. 396-7697.

Old Hawaiian Nights, with Mojo, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

The Geezers, classic country, 6-10 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Ruby Fruit Sundays, jazz, 6-11 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

Kaimana Band, with Halau, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Sista Robi and Sean Na'auao, with view of fireworks, first seating 66:30 p.m., second seating 9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Tradewinds, relive the classics, 6:30-9 p.m., Miramar at Waikiki hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 922-2077.

Jeff Peterson, guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Soul Bucket, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Ellsworth Simeona, with Dwight Kanae, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 7-9 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-6000.

Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals, 7:30-10 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Rico, blues, 8 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Jonny & Dennis, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Wasabi, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Johnny and Yvette, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

Doolin' Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Brendan and Dewing Time, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Ellsworth Simeona, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

DJ Miki Mixitup, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.