The Blues on the Bay air show by the Marine Corps and Navy is scheduled for Oct. 13-14 and general admission is free, but "preferred seating" is now available.

The Navy's Blue Angels will perform in Kane'ohe and spectators can now get a closer view of the aerobatic action.

Presale tickets for the grandstands, box seats and chalets are available at Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.com/promo/vso8hq, at the Information, Ticket and Tours Office at MCB Hawai'i and other military installations.

Depending on availability, tickets also may be available at the main entrance on the day of the event.