Connect with nature at "Splendors of Ikebana," an exhibition of flower arrangements opening today in the courtyard of Honolulu Hale. Ikebana schools will show off more than 40 arrangements. Nine young arrangers ages 5-12 also will exhibit their work. Watch enthusiasts of the centuries-old Japanese art demonstrate their craft at 10 a.m. tomorrow and Friday. "Splendors of Ikebana" is on view from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday. Free. Information: 523-4674 or www.honolulu.gov/moca.

KAHALA MALL EVENT

Fashion advice from a longtime pro

Advertiser fashion writer Paula Rath, a former fashion designer who now creates wearable art, will give two workshops as part of Kahala Mall's Viva la Diva spring event. Rath, known for her ability to pack all she needs for a monthlong trip in a single carry-on bag, shares secrets for packing light in "Packing for Travel" at 6 p.m. Thursday. She shares tales of fashion faux pas and offers practical advice on doing the most with what you've got, as well as the latest spring trends, in "Fashion Do's and Fashion Don'ts," at 6 p.m. April 4. Both talks are in the mall's Mode Lounge in Center Court. Reservations recommended: RSVP to Tina at 732-7736, ext. 213, by 5 p.m. today.

FINAL WORD

"In 'Jurassic Park,' half the time the dinosaurs weren't really there. So I have experience in this sort of thing."

Jeff Goldblum | the actor on his "Raines" character, a homicide detective who talks to hallucin-ations of murder victims, in TV Guide