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ASIA COMING IN AUGUST
The 1980s supergroup Asia is bringing its "Heat of the Moment" tour to three islands — Aug. 10 in Honolulu, Aug. 11 on the Big Island and Aug. 12 on Maui. More details to be announced.
UH FOOTBALL BENEFIT
"June Jones and the Magic Temple" is the name of a comedy/adventure video that will be screened as part of a fundraiser for the University of Hawai'i football team's booster organization, Na Koa Football Club. The video represents the acting debut of coach Jones, offensive line coach Dennis McKnight and the 2007 football team.
The screening takes place at a special edition of John Hirokawa's "Magic of Polynesia" show June 15 at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. A reception and silent auction begin at 6 p.m.; the show at 8:15 p.m. Jones also will preview the season.
Tickets are $125; call 944-2697, etickethawaii.com. Premium tables that seat eight are available at $1,250, $2,000 and $3,000; call 535-8532. Each purchase will include two tickets to the football-season opener. Proceeds will go toward summer-school tuition for UH Warrior athletes. The Advertiser is a sponsor.
HOT DATES
JUNE 15
Rain, Aloha Stadium.
JUNE 17
Band Camp, featuring Matisyahu, Waikiki Shell.
JULY 14
Korean Festival, Kapi'olani Park and bandstand.
JULY 19
Lei of Stars, celebrating the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductees, Hawai'i Theatre.
JULY 21
Led Zepplica in concert, also with Buddhist Priest, Pipeline Cafe.
JULY 21
Prince Lot Hula Festival, Moanalua Gardens.
JULY 21-22
Hale'iwa Arts Festival, Hale'iwa Beach Park.
JULY 22 2007
Soul Jam, Blaisdell Arena.
JULY 22
Starbucks 'Ukulele Festival, Kapi'olani Park bandstand.
AUG. 16-19
Joe Moore's "Prophecy and Honor," with Moore and George Segal, Hawai'i Theatre.