This year Special Olympics Hawai'i will host its first annual "Rock the Tower" Benefit Concert at Aloha Tower. The concert will blend the unique rhythms, melodies and harmonies of several of the hottest Hawaiian artists into a message of goodwill and hope for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Hawai'i.

Don Ho's Island Grill will rock Saturday night with live music sounds of reggae and island music from local Hawaiian artists such as B.E.T., Koa'uka and Ooklah the Moc. The audience will enjoy every minute of the smooth beats and energetic lyrics not only as weekend entertainment, but for a good cause.

Tickets available online at Ticketmasters outlets including Times Supermarkets, Blaisdell arena box office, and select Macy's stores. To charge tickets by phone, call (877) 750-4400. Ticket prices are $25.00-General Admission, $28.00 at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Hawaii. Ticket purchases are tax deductible.

WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:00 p.m. Music Starts

Sunday, November 23, 2008 2:00 a.m. Concert Ends

WHERE: Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Market Place, HI 96813

Special Olympics Hawaii's mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. All services are provided at no cost to the athletes or their families.