Hawaii Opera Theatre has moved its box office and administrative offices to 848 S. Beretania St.

The building, which was given to the nonprofit arts company several years ago, was renamed Hawaii Opera Plaza at a recent dedication and blessing ceremony.

HOT's old location on Waimanu Street in Kaka'ako needed a new roof and many other upgrades, said Karen Tiller, executive director.

"It was the ideal time for us to make a move that would not only support the staff with more professional resources, but still made sound financial sense.

"It's a wonderful new beginning for our 50th anniversary season."

For more information about Hawaii Opera Theatre, go to www.hawaiiopera.org or call 596-7372.

MORE HD ADDED AT DISH NETWORK

DISH Network said it has nearly doubled the number of high-definition channels available to its Hawai'i customers.

Local subscribers can now get 65 channels in high definition, up from 35 previously. The cost of the HD service is $10 more per month than the standard service, the company said.

MEDICAL LIBRARY CONVENTION OPENS

The Medical Library Association will hold its 2009 annual meeting and exhibition at the Hawai'i Convention Center from today through Wednesday.

The meeting is expected to draw an international attendance of 2,300 participants and to generate nearly $11 million in statewide spending.

Tax revenue is estimated at more than $1 million, with the center's hotel partners benefiting with more than 18,000 booked rooms.

The association is a nonprofit, educational organization with more than 4,000 health-sciences information professional members and partners worldwide, promoting the importance of quality information for improved health.