Classical music groups offer variety to Hawaii audiences

• By Steven Mark
• March 13, 2022

Classical music fans can look forward to Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s programs that reflect a tilt toward the ­Pacific, said HSO executive ­director Dave Moss. Read more

NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ returns to the ring

• By Steven Mark
• March 13, 2022

Get ready for more wrasslin’ action, coming-of-age moments and amusing anecdotes as the NBC sitcom “Young Rock” returns to the screen on Tuesday. Read more

Manoa Valley Theatre features spoken-word poetry

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 23, 2022

Manoa Valley Theatre will celebrate Black History Month this weekend with masters of spoken-word poetry from the mainland and Hawaii. Read more

Devoted fans of K-pop define a cultural phenomenon

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 20, 2022

Crossing Rain is not a K-pop band — they’re from Hawaii, and they don’t sing in Korean — but if they’re going to have much success, it’s likely going to be due in part to the rising popularity of Asian pop music around the world, K-pop in particular. Read more

11-week arts extravaganza showcases dozens of artists and artist collectives from the Pacific region

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 13, 2022
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Leeroy New is one of dozens of artists and artist collectives from Australasia, the Americas and Oceania whose work will be on display during Hawai‘i Triennial 2022. The triennial’s title is “Pacific Century — E Ho‘omau no Moananuiakea.” Read more

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra holds youth talent competition

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 6, 2022
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Young musicians who will be graduating from high school this year are invited to participate in the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s “Na Hoku ‘Opio (Young Stars)” competition. Read more

Hawaii-based series ‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.’ renewed for second season

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 3, 2022
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Filmed mostly on Oahu, the dramedy series was created by Hawaii-born Kourtney Kang. Read more

Symphony presents 2 unique concerts

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 3, 2022
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Now that performance venues are allowed full attendance again, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra has some interesting programs this weekend at Hawaii Theatre. Read more

Calligrapher Ina Chang puts style in characters

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 30, 2022

If you want some words of hope and good cheer for the Year of the Tiger, you might want to turn to Ina Chang. Read more

Grant will help taiko master Kenny Endo keep the beat

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 30, 2022

Like almost all other performing artists, taiko master Kenny Endo has had to shut down many of his endeavors during the pandemic. He canceled three tours and lost 85% of his students at his school, Taiko Center of the Pacific. Read more

Watch Hawaii-born Quinn Kelsey star in ‘Rigoletto’

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 26, 2022

Hawaii opera lovers can head over to Regal Dole Cannery movie complex in Iwilei and see Hawaii-born opera star Quinn Kelsey perform Verdi’s “Rigoletto” with New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Read more

‘Five-0’ star Beulah Koale to appear on ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 23, 2022

Actor Beulah Koale, known to “Hawaii Five-0” fans as task force member Junior Reigns, will appear tonight in a special episode of the CBS drama “NCIS: ­Hawai‘i.” Read more

Honolulu firefighter and filmmaker Jeff Wallace took 10 years to create his award-winning indie film ‘Angel by Thursday’

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 23, 2022
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Jeff Wallace finds his energy at 3 a.m. That’s when he starts his day. In some ways, that’s a good thing, since he is a Honolulu firefighter who needs to be ready to go at a moment’s notice to snuff out a blaze or come to the aid of a person in need. Read more

Honolulu Theatre for Youth hopes to launch new season

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 16, 2022

Theater hopes to launch new season The pandemic might force a change of heart, but for now, Honolulu Theatre for Youth is tentatively planning to bring children back to the theater with its staging of the popular play “Musubi Man” on Jan. 29. Read more

Bark in the Park promotes health for hounds

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 16, 2022

Pet-loving families can get their pets’ new year off to a healthy start by attending Bark in the Park, a free education- and fitness-oriented program in Kakaako on Saturday. Read more

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum repairing roof of historical structure that played a role in World War II

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 9, 2022
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On a rainy day, Hangar 79 on Pearl Harbor’s Ford Island would seem to be the best way to bring the outdoors indoors, its 86,000 square feet creating an airy, expansive feel underneath its huge roof. Read more

Joshua Bell rings in new year with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

• By Steven Mark
• Dec. 26, 2021
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Pandemic restrictions notwithstanding, the great violinist Joshua Bell will finally make his return to ­Honolulu on Jan. 2 for a concert with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. He has fond memories of his first trip here in the late 1980s. Read more

Isle shoppers can save big with ‘lucky’ fukubukuro bags

• By Steven Mark
• Dec. 26, 2021
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We’ve had Black Friday, and today the post-Christmas shopping sprees can begin, but if you like surprises and can hang onto your money until New Year’s, check out the fukubukuro offerings at local stores. Read more

Kimie Miner concertgoers receive $7K in surprise gift cards in Waikiki

• By Steven Mark
• Dec. 24, 2021
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The Hoku Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist performed music from her new “Christmas in Hawai‘i” album. Read more

K-pop band BTS pop-up shop to open at Ala Moana Center

• By Steven Mark
• Dec. 16, 2021
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Fans of BTS can show their love for the South Korean boy band at a pop-up store will open Friday at Ala Moana Center. Read more

Oahu native Jacob Batalon reprises his acclaimed role in the new “Spider-Man” film

• By Steven Mark
• Dec. 12, 2021
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In the movies, the character Peter Parker is known as “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.” And who is best friend to this friendly superhero? That would be Ned Leeds, Parker’s high school chum, wingman and more importantly, the confidante who knows his secrets. Read more