The public is invited to the Garden Party, a benefit for Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project to kokua those affected by the nuclear disaster following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on April 11, 2011.
The public is invited to the Garden Party, a benefit for Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project to kokua those affected by the nuclear disaster following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on April 11, 2011.
The event is 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. The ticket price of $50 includes a three-course gourmet dinner with fresh seafood, grilled meats, soups, salads and locally sourced vegetarian options, tea and Kona coffee.
There will also be a no-host bar.
Entertainment is headlined by Marius Stranger and Island Swing Orchestra at 6 p.m., featuring vocalists Rebecca Statler and Elena Welch. Slack-key guitarist Firmin Oliveira will play at 3 p.m. Pianist Annu Shinoya and Friends will entertain with classical music at 4 p.m. And the Roy Kimura Rhythm Section will add a touch of jazz at 5 p.m.
There will also be a silent auction.
Advance tickets are available at Basically Books, 160 Kamehameha Ave. in downtown Hilo.
For more information, call (808) 339-0084.