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CONCERT: DEC. 7
After a couple of months of anticipation, it's time for a night of dancing and partying, '90s style. For the first time in Honolulu, C&C Music Factory (featuring Freedom Williams), The Cover Girls and Seduction will strut down memory lane with hits such as "Gonna Make You Sweat," "Things That Make You Go Hmmm," "Wishing on a Star," "Show Me," "Heartbeat" and "Two To Make It Right." The concert was originally announced for Oct. 13, but was postponed because of a scheduling conflict.
8 p.m. Dec. 7 / Pipeline Cafe / $35 advance, $45 at the door / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
CONCERTS: DEC. 7-8
Motown comes to town as pop music legends The Four Tops and The Spinners usher in the holiday season along with The Honolulu Symphony Pops for a double-bill featuring all the hits you know and love. From The Spinners: "I'll Be Around," "Could it Be I'm Falling in Love," "Working My Way Back to You" and their No. 1 hit with Dionne Warwick, "Then Came You." From the Four Tops: "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out I'll Be There," "Standing in The Shadows of Love," "It's the Same Old Song," "I Can't Help Myself" and "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)."
8 p.m. Dec. 7-8 / Blaisdell Arena / $14, $32, $47, $57, $79 / 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 8-9
The jolly gent in red will be there; so will costumed characters Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Elmo, below, Dalmatian, Bugs Bunny, Tweety and Sylvester. Admission to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii's 21st annual Breakfast With Santa also includes a photo with Santa, clowns, face-painting, games and crafts, magicians and a Christmas gift.
8:30-10:30 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. Dec. 8-9 / Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's Manoa Grand Ballroom / $20 general, free for keiki under 2 / 440-4613.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 8-9
"Rudolph Retires" — can it be? Well, how would Santa's sleigh be guided on a snowy or even a clear Christmas Eve? Not to worry, it's just the title of the Sounds of Aloha's annual family-friendly presentation, featuring much comedy, much barbershop harmonizing and guests Tropical Nights quartet and the Diamond Head Shooting Stars.
7:37 p.m. Dec. 8, 4:07 p.m. Dec. 9 / Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College / $20 / 262-7664.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 8
Folks on the leeward side of the island will get their own version of Honolulu City Lights. Of course it's called Kapolei City Lights, and it includes entertainment, free games for the youngsters, an electric light parade and a tree-lighting ceremony.
5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 8 / Kapolei Hale / Free admission.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 8-23
That seasonal delight "The Nutcracker" is a sure way to get into the holiday spirit. There are a few productions to choose from:
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 8-23
That seasonal delight "The Nutcracker" is a sure way to get into the holiday spirit. There are a few productions to choose from:
CONCERTS:
DEC. 14-15
"Broadway Mixed Plate 2007: A Miracle on Bethel Street" features the vocal talents of stars from shows such as "Les Miserables," "Rent," "Hair," "Miss Saigon," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Mama Mia!" Among the singers are Joan Almedilla, Trisha Mae Banquerigo, Evan D'Angeles, Tesz Millan, Elika Santos and Kristian Lei, left,. Lei's nonprofit organization Honolulu Broadway Babies, which supports education programs for the developmentally challenged, is presenting the benefit concerts.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 / Hawai'i Theatre / $18-$63 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 16
It just wouldn't be the same merry little Christmas without a Ho'okena holiday show and special guest Willie K. Join Manu Boyd, Glen Smith, Horace Dudoit Chris Kamaka and dancer Nani Dudoit as they present Hawaiian and holiday faves in a luncheon event and dinner presentation.
Luncheon show: doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and concert at noon; Dinner show: doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 / Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom / lunch $50 general, $25 children ages 4-11; dinner $65, $32.50 / 955-4811.
THE HOLIDAYS: DEC. 21-23
The aloha spirit is shared in "A Cazimero Christmas," featuring The Brothers Cazimero (Robert and Roland), the ever-popular duo of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. The three-night concert series in celebration of the season features Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Halau Na Kamalei, The Royal Dance Company with special guests Kawaiolaona-pukanileo, Connor Meers, Miss Keiki Hula 2007 Marissa Medrano and Master Keiki Hula 2007 TJ Idemoto.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23 / Hawai'i Theatre / $30, $40, $50, $75; discounts for seniors, students, military and theater members / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.
CONCERTS: DEC. 29-30
Maestro Andreas Delfs conducts the Honolulu Symphony in the classic Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven, above. The concert has become an annual tradition that welcomes the new year — the composer's masterpiece is a fitting and triumphant statement that celebrates hope for humankind.
7:30p.m. Dec. 29, 4 p.m. Dec. 30 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $14-$79 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE: DEC. 31
She's so unusual! Yes, we're talking about pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who's heading this way to usher in the new year. Lauper's early hits include "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," "All Through the Night" and "Money Changes Everything." Her latest disc is "The Body Acoustic," reinterpretations of her hits and new material.
9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 / Sheraton Waikiki / $100 silver, $125 gold, $150 platinum and $500 VIP / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
