Save the Planet: Part 1

Benefit Fashion Show and Martial Arts Exhibits to Promote Drug Free and Healthy Lifestyles for Hawaii

Featuring our most friendly and fashionable Senator Will Espero as our DRUG FREE Campaign guest speaker; Dance performance will be provided by Miss Lisa Kimsey's the Movement Center Dance School; Martial Arts Demonstration from the Salle European Fencers; Break dancers from the Redeye Jedi Team; Fashion by Urban Fun and street wear from 88T's; Hair and Make-up by Make-up Artist Mirsh Raboteau and HCC Cosmetology Club; Photography will be provided by Lester Manding, Jeiji Chiba and KPIX Photography; Fitness models and body builders from 24 HRS. Fitness; Special promo from Lush Cosmetics; the "Gochi" Effect by King Kalani; Energy drinks from Danea of BHip Global.

Celebrity Models:
Miss Le'a Kunip, Miss Hawaii Teen America 2008
Miss Tesia Worley, Miss Hawaii Teen America 2007
Miss Lovely May Orsino, Miss Teen World Hawaii 2008
Miss Abigail Snell, Miss Kahala Teen America 2008

Mother's Day Brunch with the Stars

The concert is being held on Sunday May 11th, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina. Mothers are invited to shake off stress by laughing with Da Braddahs, the popular local comedy kings entertaining Hawaii with their hilarious acts on OC 16's "Da Braddahs and Friends." Hawaiian falsetto music will be performed by Hawaii's youngest Grammy nominee, Raiatea Helm, beautiful songs by Kristian Lei, the sultry sounds of Jasmine Trias, and harmonies by Na Hoku Award winner Kaukahi, while comedian Kaleo Pilanca serves as emcee.

Moms' will also enjoy the delectable tastes of Ihilani's breakfast brunch prepared exclusively for Mother's Day, featuring fresh Field Green Salad with dressing, succulent Oriental Marinated Grilled Island Chicken and Bok Choy, a scrumptious array of breakfast pastries, Guava Marble Cheesecake, and more.

Ballet Hawaii Spring Showcase 08

Ballet Hawaii will present Spring Showcase 2008 at Leeward Community College Theatre, May 17th, 7:30 p.m. and May 18th at 4:00 p.m. The performances are a finale for this year's student dancers. The production features excerpts from classical ballets such as Coppelia, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, as well as contemporary works. Learning the history and style of the choreography from classical to contemporary ballets is a vital element in a dancer's development. Performing these selections is the culmination of weeks of study and rehearsal.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble's American Songbook

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble invites you to enjoy the great hits of the Golden Age of song in America, the 1930s to the 1950s in stylish arrangements for voices and jazz combo.

The 19th Annual Hawaii Rainbow Film Festival

The 19th Annual Rainbow Film Festival will be held on Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, May 25 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Doris Duke Theatre.

The Film Festival Gala will be held on Sunday, May 25 at the Academy's Linekona Art Center.

On Saturday, May 31, 2008, we're giving love to ka ua Kanilehua as HRFF travels to the Palace Theater in Hilo on Hawai'i Island for a one-night film festival.

Visit the Hawaii Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation site for more information and a complete film schedule.

BeatrixJAR

Best known for touring the country spreading the good word of D.I.Y. electronics with uniquely playful performances and Circuit Bending Workshops, Bianca Pettis (BEATRIX) and Jacob Aaron Roske (JAR) create an audio world all their own and they have given it the most appropriate title: "Fuzzy Sound Collage".

Concert of the Century

Bill was invited back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Royal, and again last year on their 80th anniversary to perform for the Royal staff and their guests. However this is the first time he has ever presented a full evening concert for the general public at the Monarch Room, headlining with his ukulele. Royal Hawaiian General Manager Jon Gersonde is delighted to host Bill Tapia in this unique concert, to help send off The Royal Hawaiian in stylish glamour before it closes for restoration on June 1, 2008. The hotel will reopen as Hawai'i's premier destination for romance and refined island luxury in December 2008, with a Grand Re-Opening Gala planned tentatively for February 2009. AND:

Hawaii's Mixed Martial Arts:
Sport and Fitness Expo

More information and tickets coming soon! To find out more, visit www.hawaiimmaexpo.com.

LooChoo nu Kwa: Children of LooChoo

Featuring Ryukyu/Okinawan court dances rarely performed for the public, with introduction to the pieces narrated in story form. Underlining the story is a grandson who, upon returning from school on the mainland to attend his grandmother's funeral, realizes he has much to learn about his identity and connection with her but only after she has passed. Through music and dance, the story brings forth the importance of individual cultural identities and traditions. Exquisite costumes used during the kingdom period will be worn and exhibited. This production will touch many hearts and memories.