Christmas poem sends holiday wishes to Hawaii stars
‘Twas the morning before Christmas, and tension was mounting; since Santa was still shopping, spewing sweat like a fountain. Read more
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Ukulele virtuoso is keeping the magic of Christmas alive
Hawaii’s supreme ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, is home for the holidays, splitting time between family and work. He headlines at the Blue Note Hawaii at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Read more
12 songs of Christmas brighten holidays in Hawaii
Check out Wayne Harada’s list of 12 island holiday favorites — many of which are common on radio playlists, with a few somewhat oboslete, but still memorable, picks thrown in for good measure. Read more
‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ a splendid holiday gift from DHT
Diamond Head Theatre’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is sentimental, sweet and short — perfectly timed to combat the stress and challenges of the yuletide season. Read more
Hawaii entertainers make holiday season bright
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. If you’re in the market for holiday cheer, there’s plenty to choose from. Read more
For Nabors, Hawaii was home
Jim Nabors loved Hawaii — and vice versa. Read more
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Director Lee weaves rich tapestry of Lili‘uokalani’s life
Veteran filmmaker Edgy Lee, director of “Lili‘uokalani: Reflections of Our Queen,” likens Queen Lili‘uokalani’s story to a Hawaiian quilt. “This film is kind of a tapestry, like the ‘Queen’s Quilt’ sewn during her incarceration at Iolani Palace,” she said. Read more
Librarians engage students in projects with global reach
This year at the American Association of School Librarians gathering in Arizona, there were “aha” moments dealing with topics and themes with local and national implications. Read more
Blue Note gig will reconnect singer with her musical past
Singer Loretta Ables Sayre is reconnecting the dots of her musical career, from lounge singer to Tony-nominated Broadway star, as she preps for her Wednesday night return to Blue Note Hawaii. Read more
‘Magnum, P.I.’ is on the case if ‘Five-0’ leaves CBS lineup
Is Peter Lenkov the right TV producer to reboot “Magnum, P.I.,” poised as the next filmed-in-Hawaii series? Read more
Midler hosts annual ‘Hulaween’ fundraiser in NYC
On her night off from her starring role in the Broadway production of “Hello, Dolly!,” Tony Award winner Bette Midler will stage her annual Halloween extravaganza, “Hulaween,”at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Read more
Kahele to bring holiday gifts of music, Niihau shell lei
Kuana Torres Kahele, the acclaimed Hawaiian singer, composer, musician, educator and lei maker, will stage “Kuana’s Winter Wonderland” Dec. 8-10 at the Hawaii Theatre. Read more
Thompson provides highlight at jam-packed Cazimero farewell
Nainoa Thompson’s inspirational comments came from the heart and offered a take-away moment from an event crammed with familial memories and musical tidbits. Read more
‘Papa Mars’ memoir morphing into biopic with Bruno’s help
Peter Hernandez’s autobiography, “From Brooklyn to Mars,” is 98 percent complete, he said, but it’s apparently going to be released as a documentary instead of on the printed page. Read more
Public, private programs to honor Cazimero in Waikiki
Roland Cazimero’s memorial services, set for Oct. 8 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch Room, will be a two-tiered affair, one private and the other public. Read more
Beloved voice coach Rego home from hospital, care home
Neva Rego, the beloved voice coach to many island luminaries, is back home in Kaimuki following three visits to Straub Hospital this summer and a week’s residency at the Palolo Chinese Home earlier this month. Read more
‘Ragtime’ kicks off Diamond Head Theatre’s season in epic fashion
“Ragtime The Musical” is an epic, ambitious spectacle — a joy to hear because of its stellar lead players, gorgeous to see due to its costume splendor — about a tumultuous and contentious era of America’s past. Read more
Hana hou for ‘Honu by the Sea’ in Japan
Johnson Enos’ original environmental musical, “Honu by the Sea,” will make a second appearance at Tokyo’s Sea Life Park next month. Read more
Manoa Valley’s average ‘Monty’ skimps on plot
Last things first: Yes, the gents drop trou in the final scene. Read more
Bright Kids present sumptuous ‘King’ revival at Paliku
Getting to know “The King & I,” now in a sumptuous revival at Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College, is getting to explore its complex and exotic elements. Read more
‘Full Monty’ comes to Manoa Valley Theatre
Last things first: Yes, the gents drop trous in the final scene. What can you see? Scanty little, if you’ve got swift eyes. Blink, and it’s over because back lighting is blinding. Read more
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