ARTafterDark drops a "Bombshell" with its first party of 2007 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The explosive name is linked to its current exhibit, "Wearing Propaganda," about war-promoting textiles of the World War II era. There'll be zip-tours of galleries, big-band and swing music by the University of Hawai'i Jazz Ensemble, food by Tiki's Grill & Bar. 6-9 tonight. Free for members, $7 for nonmembers.

COLLECTIBLES

KEEPSAKES AND KITSCH

Kukui-nut lei, glass floats, tiki treasures, rice sacks ... find them and so much more at the Hawai'i Collectors' Expo this weekend at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Antiques, art and collectibles will be for sale ... you just might find something for "Antiques Roadshow's" next visit, and if not, you can try your luck with a door prize. Today 4 to 9 p.m., tomorrow 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $4, parking $5. Information: 486-4766.

FINAL WORD

"... doing this show in Hawai'i is healing. The beauty and the peace here get you. If you can find that place for yourself, wherever it might be, you're absolutely golden."

Josh Holloway | the actor who plays "Lost" con man Sawyer, in Best Life magazine