Kumu hula Michael Pili Pang and Halau Hula Ka No'eau present their annual concert, Huliau 2008, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hawai'i Theatre. The theme is "Generation X ... A Fusion of Contemporary Hula Choreography."

" 'Generation X' is intended to test our abilities and stretch our imagination," Pili Pang says. "After 22 years of teaching, I want to show where the inspiration for our presentations and (choreography) come from." Tickets are $20 to $25: 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

— Wayne Harada

FIGHT BOREDOM AT WORK

GO FOR CHANGE, GET PHYSICAL

Andrew Pek and Jeannine McGlade, the married authors of "Stimulated! Habits to Spark Your Creative Genius at Work," believe that creativity isn't a luxury, it's a survival skill. But even the most creative people can find themselves stymied. Bored? Make a change, they suggest: "Even small changes to your everyday routine will give you a burst of freshness ... and resolve to take on the challenges ahead." And make time for physical play: It can boost creativity by prompting more awareness of your environment.

— McClatchy-Tribune News Service

FINAL WORD

"I'm going to stay as involved as I'm allowed to be."

William Petersen | who plays Gil Grissom on "CSI," on his plan to depart as a series regular after this season, in Entertainment Weekly