The Honolulu Boy Choir has a gift for the community — its annual holiday concert, "The Merriest Hawaiian Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. The holiday merriment includes the youths' take on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," Island-style. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted.

— Wayne Harada

HAPA HOLIDAYS

DUO SERENADES AT THE KAHALA TOMORROW

"Hapa Holidays at the Kahala" features Hapa's Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at The Veranda, Kahala Hotel & Resort. Expect smooth vocals and stellar guitar strokes.

Seating begins at 5:30 p.m. and since space is limited, reservations are suggested. Tickets: $30 (includes one drink, plus validated parking). Reservations: 739-8760.

— Wayne Harada

FINAL WORD

"I'm moving away from the record business and starting the experience business."

WILL.I.AM , Black Eyed Peas frontman, in Entertainment Weekly. The new CD, "The E.N.D.," is due in the spring.