Neil Sedaka, who just performed in Honolulu, is a grandpa with smarts. A hit-maker since the 1960s, he has re-invented his catalog of tunes for the wee set with "Waking Up Is Hard to Do" (Razor & Tie). The titles tell the tale: "Where the Toys Are," "Lunch Will Keep Us Together," "Happy Birthday Number Three." Oh, and "Dinosaur Pet" is "Calendar Girl" retrofitted from the kiddie viewpoint. He sings, he plays piano, he has a blast — and so will the keiki.

— Wayne Harada

HOLIDAY HAPPENING

DINNER AND LARRIN AT HAWAII PRINCE

Singer, pianist and composer Jay Larrin gives a Christmas concert at 7 tonight at the Captain's Room of the Hawaii Prince hotel. A no-host cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. at the Prince Court restaurant precede the performance.

Larrin is the composer of such Island favorites as "The Snows of Mauna Kea" and "Little Lei Lady." Tickets are $69.50 (dinner included); seating is limited. Reservations: Alan at 371-2910.

— Wayne Harada

FINAL WORD

"You never really get used to (fame)."

Leonardo DiCaprio , in Entertainment Weekly