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Advertiser Staff
STAGE: SEPT. 21-OCT. 7
Diamond Head Theatre kicks off its 93rd season by giving y'all a little taste of Texas ..."The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," that is. Set in a bordello, this musical tells of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as a pleasure palace frequented by governors, senators, mayors and even victorious football teams. Free country line-dancing lessons will be offered before curtain call at 7:30 p.m. on "Rootin' Tootin' Texas Thursdays" and the snack bar transforms into a saloon offering "Texas tornados" for those 21 and older. Among the cast at left: Sean Jones and Anita Hall.
Premiering at 8 p.m. Sept. 21, continuing 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 7, also 3 p.m. Saturday matinees Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 / Diamond Head Theatre / $12, $22, $32, $42; discounts available for students, those 62 and older, military and Texas natives with ID / 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.
CONCERT: SEPT. 22
Broadway star Davis Gaines ("Phantom of the Opera"), right, will join Joy Abbott, left, the jazz singer and widow of legendary producer/director/writer George Abbott ("The Pajama Game," "Damn Yankees") in "Broadway Reflections," a benefit concert to endow the new Hawaii Performing Arts Foundation. The duo will perform a selection of show tunes such as "Music of the Night," "Old Man River" and more. Gaines has also starred in "Damn Yankees" and "Camelot" and has sung for five U.S. presidents. Abbott, born and raised in Hawai'i, recently released the CD "For All We Know" in collaboration with pianist Betty Loo Taylor. Concert accompanists Taylor and Carol Anderson.
7 p.m. Sept. 22 / Hawai'i Theatre / $35, $50, $75; $125 golden circle / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.
FILM FESTIVAL: SEPT. 27-OCT. 2
The fourth annual Cinema Italiano showcases several award-winning feature films from Italy. The lineup:
Sept. 27-Oct. 2 / Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts / $7 general, $6 seniors, $5 museum members / 532-8700.
CONCERT: SEPT. 29
Tony Conjugacion and his hula halau; George Kahumoku Jr., right, and friends Dennis Kamakahi, Peter De Aquino and Garrett Probst; and headliner Raiatea Helm will perform at the Outdoor Concert at Kapi'olani Community College's Great Lawn, sponsored by KCC's Office of Student Activities. Pack your beach mats, coolers and lawn chairs; food booths also will be set up for this event. Outdoor concerts are offered each semester to foster a sense of community between students and neighbors.
5-9 p.m. Sept. 29 / Kapi'olani Community College, Great Lawn / Free / 734-9576.
CONCERT: OCT. 4
Parrotheads, it's margarita time again: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are coming back as part of their 2007 Bama Breeze Tour, pegged to Buffett's "Take the Weather With You" CD. Buffett is known for hits such as "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and, of course, "Margaritaville."
7 p.m. Oct. 4 / Waikiki Shell / $38.50 for general admission lawn; $76 and $126 reserved / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
FESTIVAL: OCT. 6
"I Maluhia ka Honua" ("So the world may be at peace") is the theme of the Hawai'i Pacific Islands Kava Festival, featuring the sacred plant and its nectar, Hawaiian crafts, an 'awa bowl-making workshop, live art exhibit with "Polyfantastica" creator Solomon Enos, food, poi-pounding and entertainment. Among the scheduled performers: Guy Cruz, Johnny Helm, The Girlas and slam poet Kealoha.
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 / University of Hawai'i-Manoa's McCarthy Mall, between Varney Circle and Hamilton Library / Free admission / www.kavafestival.org.
FESTIVAL: OCT. 6-7
Experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America at "Honoring Our Veterans," the American Indian Pow Wow Association's 33nd Annual Pow Wow. The event features dancing, drumming, singing, flute performances, arts and crafts and food. Navajo Code Talkers will be on hand to share their experiences — they have been credited with saving countless lives during World War II.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-7 / Thomas Square / Free / 235-4670, 734-8018.
CONCERT: OCT. 12
The Mad Caddies, below, performers of ska/punk/reggae/Dixie/jazz/ surf/rockabilly/country/swing/you-name-it, take the stage in a concert that also features Isle band The Golfcart Rebellion. The Caddies' discs include "Just One More," "Keep It Going," "Rock the Plank" and more. It's an all-ages show (those under 18 allowed in with an adult guardian).
6-9:45 p.m. Oct. 12 / Pipeline Cafe / $20 advance, $25 at the door / www.808shows.com.
FESTIVAL: OCT. 13
Who will be the next big name in Island fashion? Nu'uanu Avenue transforms into one long runway as local designers compete for prizes in the second "F.A.C.E. of Nu'uanu" festival, which also showcases arts, cuisine and entertainment. This year boasts a larger booth selection and galleries hosting in-house events. But first there's a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Rumours as a benefit for the cultural preservation of the Arts District/Chinatown area; tickets are $10 advance, $20 at the door.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13 / Downtown and Chinatown, Nu'uanu Avenue and King, Hotel, Smith and Bethel streets / Free / 521-1812.
