Kumu Kahua Theatre Hosts KALA-BASH Fundraiser and Silent Auction Tonight

The Kumu Kahua Theatre annual Kala-Bash Fundraiser and Silent Auction will be held tonight, July 6, 2013 from 5pm-9pm at 46 Merchant Street, in the theatre and on the lanai and courtyard.

This fundraiser includes live music and entertainment, food from popular Honolulu restaurants and a silent auction featuring items ranging from home décor and jewelry to round trip flights to many continental United States cities.

Musical entertainment will include Hiyah Fire, Sean Cleland and Beauty and the Beast, featuring Stephanie Keiko Kong.

Participating restaurants and companies include: Brasserie Du Vin, The Chart House, Ige's Restaurant and 19th Puka, Murphy's Bar & Grill, Side Street Inn, Alaskan Air, Tiffany and Co., Dukes Waikiki, Kahala Hotel and Resort and Paul Brown Salon and Spa.

In addition to the food, beverage, entertainment and silent auction, guided architectural tours of the area will be offered throughout the evening. Kumu Kahua Theatre is located in the King Kamehameha V Post Office building and is surrounded by notable structures in Downtown Honolulu.

Admission is limited to 250 persons for this event, which sold out last year.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate and support the only theatre dedicated to producing plays written by our local playwrights and about our local culture. Over the past 42 years, its artists have entertained and educated more than 73,000 people, and produced more than 200 plays.

Contact the box office to purchase at 536-4441, Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The box office is located at 46 Merchant Street. Visit kumukahua.org for more information.

Pictured: Charles Timtim and Stephanie Keiko Kong. Photos Courtesy of Ross Hamamura, from Kalabash 2012.