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Saturday December 15<\/div>\n
CLASSES<\/div>\n
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Building Your Home for Life\n<\/div>\n
Honolulu Country Club, 9-11 a.m., free. More and more people in Hawaii are turning to large additions or plan to demolish and build new instead of purchasing a new home. Call to register. (593-2808)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Melody Framing\n<\/div>\n
Foster Botanical Garden, call for time, $20\/session plus garden admission. Create your own beautiful wreath to take home for the holidays. Call for reservations. (522-7064)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
COMMUNITY<\/div>\n
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Craft & Gift Fair\n<\/div>\n
Mililani Uka Elementary School, 94-380 Keahelani Ave., MIlilani, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission. Over 100 of Hawaii\u2019s most talented craft, gift, and food vendors get back together for one last event before Christmas. (biggerandbetter.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Pearl City Bonsai Club Meeting\/Workshop\n<\/div>\n
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8:30 a.m., free. Bring a plant to work on. (hawaiibonsaiassoc.org)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Recycling Event\n<\/div>\n
Kaimuki High School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (488-8872)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
MUSIC<\/div>\n
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Uncle Wayne Performs\n<\/div>\n
Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. \u201cUncle Wayne\u201d Watkins, an Early Childhood educator and children\u2019s advocate, will inspire children to get up, dance, and move to the music. (266-9911)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Tea With Santa\n<\/div>\n
The Veranda at The Kahala, 1-3 p.m., $40\/adult, $30\/child 6-12. Reservations required. Digital photos with Santa will be taken and emailed to you following the event. (739-8760)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Tis The Season Storytime\n<\/div>\n
Hawaii State Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Storyteller-Librarian Vicky Dworkin will present a family program of stories for the Winter Holiday Season in celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. (586-3510)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
HIKES & TOURS<\/div>\n
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Medicinal Plant Tour\n<\/div>\n
Foster Botanical Garden, 1-2:30 p.m., admission. Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine. Reservations required. (522-7066)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
MUSIC<\/div>\n
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Benefit Concert & Auction\n<\/div>\n
Hawaiian Brian\u2019s Showroom, 8 p.m., $30, $60\/VIP. Everclear performs, 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to Kapiolani Medical Center\u2019s \u2018Campaign for Hawaii\u2019s Children.\u2019 (kapiolani.org)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Bikini Knights Live\n<\/div>\n
Five O Bar and Lounge, 9 p.m. to midnight, free. Catch some live contemporary reggae music. (922-0550)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Christmas Concert\n<\/div>\n
Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, 7 p.m., Dec. 15-16, free. The Honolulu Hawaii Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present its Annual Christmas concert. (358-6935)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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International Christmas Carolers Concert\n<\/div>\n
Hawaii State Library, 11:30 a.m., free. International Christmas carols will be performed by a group comprised of members of various local choirs. (586-3555)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Kuana Torres Kahele Live\n<\/div>\n
Kahala Mall, 2-3 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Liz Mandeville Live\n<\/div>\n
Onstage Drinks and Grinds, 8 p.m. to midnight, call for more information. (738-0004)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Merriest Hawaiian Christmas\n<\/div>\n
Central Union Church, 6:30 p.m. doors open, concert at 7 p.m., freewill offering. Special guests La Sorellanza and Samoan Gospel Choir. (596-7464)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Merriest Hawaiian Christmas\n<\/div>\n
Central Union Church, sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. prelude, 7 p.m. concert, call for more information. The Honolulu Boy Choir with special guests La Sorellanza and Samoan Gospel Choir. (596-7464)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rick Smith & The Trailer Park Romeos\n<\/div>\n
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30\/general, $25\/HPR members, $15\/students with ID. Call for reservations. (955-8821)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
SPECIAL EVENTS<\/div>\n
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Annual Hawaii Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade\n<\/div>\n
Ala Wai Harbor\/Hawaii Yacht Club, 6:30 p.m., $25\/register boat. Over 20 boats will motor throughout the Ala Wai Harbor and pass Waikiki in the festive floating light show. (944-9666)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Breakfast\/Lunch With Santa\n<\/div>\n
Japanese Cultural Center, 8:30-10:30 a.m. breakfast, noon to 2 p.m. lunch, $25\/donation. Served meal, photo with Santa, clowns, face-painting, games and crafts, costumed characters, magicians and a Christmas gift. (951-0200)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Christmas Parade\n<\/div>\n
Waianae Coast Rotary Club, email for more information. Last year there were over 1800 participants and 11 floats which is bigger than many other parades on the island. (arockda@aol.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Festival Of Lights\n<\/div>\n
Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 4:30-8 p.m., free. Christmas boat parade. The Center\u2019s magical evening of holiday entertainment, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, includes performances by Hawaii\u2019s Own Liberty Belles and Maunalua. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Kauai Cigar Rolling Event\n<\/div>\n
Tobaccos of Hawaii, 512 Atkinson Drive #101, 2-5 p.m., free. Demonstration of the cigar rolling process. Discounted Kauai Cigar products. (942-7833)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Pinto Tourney\n<\/div>\n
Waipahu High School, Dec. 15-16, $250\/team. Open to the first 12 teams. Pinto Divison is kids 7-8 years old. (jaredjabreu@aol.com, 429-3872)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Slam Poetry Night\n<\/div>\n
3rd Cup Cafe & Venu, 8 p.m., free. (888-6087)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
THE ARTS<\/div>\n
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Hung By The Chimney With Care\n<\/div>\n
Tenney Theatre, 7:30 p.m. seating, 8 p.m. starts, email for tickets. This festive holiday music extravaganza will feature a mix of traditional and popular Christmas, Hanukkah, and holiday favorites performed by the Gay Men\u2019s Chorus of Honolulu as well as solo selections peformed by individual and ensemble GMCofH members. (GMCofH@gmail.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Recent & Retrospective\n<\/div>\n
Loading Zone Arts, Dec. 7-28, Dec. 15 artist reception from 3-6 p.m., free. Loading Zone presents the December featured artist, Mark Jacobsen. Jacobsen celebrates 50 years of career as an artist this month with a solo exhibition \u201cRecent & Retrospective.\u201d (loadingzonearts.com)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Nutcracker\n<\/div>\n
Leeward Community College theatre, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., call for more information. (456-8100)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Nutcracker\n<\/div>\n
Mamiya Theater, Dec. 15-16 and 21-23, Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays 3 and 7 p.m., Sundays 1 and 4:30 p.m., $25-$38. The Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company, directed by John Landovsky, proudly presents its 26th annual production of The Nutcracker at Mamiya Theatre. (hawaiistateballet.com\/tickets)\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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