CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

MARCH 2008

 

March 06, 2008, 7:00 pm

SHOP A LE‘A PREVIEW SHOPPING NIGHT & FUNDRAISER, Oahu

Ala Moana Center - 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814

HONOLULU Magazine is proud to host Ala Moana Center’s Preview Shopping Night & Fundraiser.  Be one of 500 shoppers to preview Ala Moana Center’s brand-new retail expansion wing with 30-plus stores. The event kicks off March 6 at 7 p.m. with two hours of shopping at participating preview-night retailers, entertainment, cocktails and desserts by Hale’Aina award-winning chefs. The $40 tickets benefit Hawaii Habitat for Humanity. Tickets go on sale February 15 at the Ala Moana Customer Service Center. Pre-sale reservations available by calling (808) 955-9517. For more information, visit www.ShopaLea.com.  Ala Moana Center Customer Service  (808) 955-9517 /promotions@pacificbasin.net

 

 

March 7, 2008,  7:30 pm

LEA SALONGA,  A Tom Moffatt Production.
Castle Theater
Tony Award-winning actress and singer, star of stage and screen! A professional performer since the age of seven in her native Philippines, Lea captures the audience with her passionate voice and magnetic personality. She has made her mark on Broadway in the long-running hits Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, but you'll also recognize her voice as the beautiful songstress in the Disney animated features Aladdin (Princess Jasmine) and Mulan!  
Tickets: $29, $39, $49 (VIP packages available). Light dinners, desserts & beverages available for purchase starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard. For Information, visit: www.leasalonga.com
 

March 8, 2008,  7:30 pm

MARGARET CHO
Castle Theater
Forthright, groundbreaking, hilarious - and often controversial - comedy star Margaret Cho has made a career of taking on social issues. In this brand new one-woman show “Beautiful”, the incomparable Cho returns to her stand-up comedy background –  her first stand-up tour in three years! Hang on to your seats!  (Mature content.) click here to visit Margaret's website. A Tom Moffatt Production. Tickets: $27, $37, $47.

 

 

March 14, 2008, 8:00 pm

THE BROTHER CAZIMERO IN CONCERT, Oahu

Hawaii Theatre - 1130 Bethel - Honolulu, HI 96813

For the past 30 years, the award-winning musical talent, incredible
showmanship and infectious humor of The Brothers Cazimero have placed them
in a league of their own among Hawaii’s music industry. $35 & $25 general; discount for students/seniors/military (ID required) (808) 528-0506/Hawaii Theatre Center/1130 Bethel St./www.hawaiitheatre.com /528-0506

March 21, 2008

CHAMBER MUSIC HAWAII 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WITH JON KIMURA PARKER, Oahu
Hawaii Theatre, 130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Chamber Music Hawaii makes its Hawaii Theatre debut and celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Chamber Music Gala featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the members of Chamber Music Hawaii’s three ensembles, the Spring Wind Quintet, the Galliard String Quartet and the Honolulu Brass. The program will include Brahms' Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34, Beethoven's Piano Quintet, Op. 16, and a world premiere by Eric Ewazen commissioned in honor of CMH's 25th Anniversary. Ticket Price(s): $35 - $50 - $65. Discounts: $5 off each ticket for Hawaii Theatre members, Seniors (62+), Military (w/ valid ID)

Phone: 808-528-0506. Email: hawaiitheatretix@hawaii.rr.com. Jonathan Parrish (808) 372-8236

 

 

March 14, 2008 7:30 pm

MACC Presents...KENNY G
Castle Theater,
A phenomenally successful instrumentalist Kenny G's soprano sax sound has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations and a consistent presence on the pop charts since the mid-'80s. Kenny G caresses melodies, creating emotion-packed solos in a smooth-jazz and contemporary pop style. Tickets $55, $65, $75, $85. Sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts, County of Maui, KAOI and I-FM Radio.

 

March 16, 2008, 7:30 pm

GIORDANO JAZZ DANCE CHICAGO, PRESENTED BY BALLET HAWAII
Hawaii Theatre, 7:30 p.m.,

Showcasing one of America¹s top jazz companies.  $10 discount on tickets if purchased at the same time as Ballet Hawaii¹s presentation of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Tickets at the Hawaii Theatre Box Office, 1130 Bethel Street, 528-0506 or www.hawaiitheatre.com.

 

March 29, 2008

2008 MOONLIGHT & MEMORIES GALA, Oahu

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom, 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815

This year, the Alzheimer’s Association-Aloha Chapter’s annual fundraising gala will celebrate Hollywood stars. Attendees are invited to dress up like their favorite star for an evening of elegance, gourmet food and entertainment. The funds raised through table sales and auction items will benefit the programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association in Hawaii. Pamela Young and Gary Sprinkle will emcee the event. The Alzheimer’s Association-Aloha Chapter serves all of the Hawaiian Islands. The association's mission is to "eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health." The association offers support groups, education programs, and professional training. http://www.alz.org/hawaii. Roger Higa (808) 591-2771 ext. 104. roger.higa@alz.org

 

 

March 28, 2008

THE HAWAII BIG BOY'S SHOW 2008, Oahu

777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815

The Hawaii Big Boy’s Show is back for 2008. This big toys for big boys expo is featuring the latest in fast cars, custom motorcycles, water sports, sporting goods, hobbies, gadgets, health and fitness, and attractions. It will be held on March 28, 29, and 30, 2008 in the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.  2Flip Productions, Ltd., a Hawaii company, is the producer of the event. For more information about the expo, call Jas Pascua at (808) 216-5718 or visit the website at www.thehawaiibigboysshow.com.

APRIL 2008

 

March 04-05, 2008, 8:00 pm

THE GOLDEN AGE OF HAWAI'I, Oahu

Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave Honolulu, HI 96814

Take a trip back in time to te Golden Age of Hawaiian Music—music that sold
Hawaii to the world from the 1930s to the 1960s. Featuring the music of R.
Alex Andersn and Charles E. King, Alfred Apaka, Kaiser’s Hawaiia Village
and much more, this will be one glorious evening of nostalg you won’t want
to miss! Blaisdell Concert Hall. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. $14, $32, $47, $57, $79; $10 student; 20%discount for seniors & military (ID required).  Ticketmaster: 877-750-4400
 

April 8-20, 2008

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, THE NATIONAL TOUR, CELEBRATING WOMEN AND THE CHANGE, PRESENTED BY NEW SPACE ENTERTAINMENT,

Hawaii Theatre Box Office, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu Hawaii
Opening night tickets $30; opening night gala $125 including VIP seating and cast party fiesta at Compadres Bar & Grill after the show, benefiting the Women¹s Cancer Center at Kapiolani Medical Center, call 732-7733 for information and reservations. Tickets $30 and $40 for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; $35 and $40 for Fridays. Contact: (808) 528-0506 www.hawaiitheatre.com (Tuesdays-Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 8 p.m. 

 

 

March 25, 2008, 8:00pm

HOLUNAPE IN CONCERT, Oahu

Hawaii Theatre 1130 Bethel Honolulu, HI 96813

This award-winning trio has proven to be one of Hawaii’s most notable young
Hawaiian music groups today. $35 general; discount for students/seniors/military (ID required)
(808) 528-0506/Hawaii Theatre Center/1130 Bethel St./www.hawaiitheatre.com

 

MAY 2008

 

May 6-11, 2008

CIRQUE DREAMS

Blaisdell Concert Hall,

JUNGLE FANTASY, PRESENTED BY NEW SPACE ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets $30 to $57.50  at the Blaisdell Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, including Times, toll-free at 1-877-750-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com. Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7p.m.  NOTE:  TO REQUEST OTHER ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF PHOTOS FROM ANY EVENTS/SHOWS, PLEASE CALL 732-7733.

 

 

 

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