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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, April 1, 2007

Holoholo

By Chris Oliver
Advertiser Staff Writer

Calvin Nelson invites 'ukulele players of all levels to drop by the Aloha Tower Marketplace and join his free lessons, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Aloha Tower Marketplace

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Uke it up: The Hawaiian Ukulele Co. at Aloha Tower Marketplace welcomes enthusiasts to its free 'ukulele lessons twice weekly. Calvin Nelson conducts lessons 2:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays in the Center Atrium. All skill levels are welcome. The marketplace also will continue its free hula lessons, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Thursdays, in the atrium with Kahea Young. And for those interested in the Aloha Tower area, the center offers a free historical tour for groups of four or more. Reservations required one week in advance. Information: 566-2337, www.alohatower.com.

"Alter Boyz" deal: Embassy Suites is offering a kama'aina room-and-ticket package for "Alter Boyz" when the production is staged April 18-22 at the Hawai'i Theatre on its national tour. The production, which won a best musical off-Broadway award in 2005, is the story of a Christian boy band riding the wave of America's fascination with religion. The Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk "Alter Boyz" package starts at $209 per night for a one-bedroom suite plus two tickets for the show. Reservations: (800) 362-2779 or www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com. The code is TTA.

"Big Island Odyssey": Elderhostel's "Big Island Odyssey: Earth, Sky and Sea" is for those 55 and older and accompanying children ages 9 to 12. The program includes a range of natural history excursions as well as hula, Hawaiian songs and chants, with star-gazing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, snorkeling and tide-pooling. Participants spend five nights in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, three nights in Waimea and five nights in Kailua, Kona. All land transport is provided. Earth Sky and Sea is July 1-12. Cost is $1,832 for adults and $1,732 for kids (does not include air travel to the Big Island). Call (808) 967-8222 or see www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.