Theater event honors Cannon’s legacy
Inspired by the legacy of her late husband, director-actor Glenn Cannon, Samsil “Sam” Cannon is spearheading a fundraiser this week at Kennedy Theatre. Read more
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Paliku’s ‘King and I’ turns into Bright family affair
There’s a circle of family ties in “The King and I” — moms and daughters, fathers and sons, a married couple, even a set of twins — in the new local production opening at Windward Community College’s Paliku Theatre. Read more
Nievera returns to ‘first home’ for Blue Note Hawaii shows
When Martin Nievera was a teen, he spent many nights at the Outrigger Waikiki, where his dad, Roberto, performed with the original Society of Seven. Nearly four decades later, he is returning to the hotel as a headliner. Read more
Ho-inspired event could be a yearly kanikapila
The family of the late Don Ho is hoping an annual remembrance kanikapila will become a tradition at the International Market Place, where a statue of the iconic entertainer has become a draw. Read more
Borges, Matthews to be honored at Hospice Hawaii fundraiser
The late Jimmy Borges and Kirk Matthews will be among the 2017 Hall of Heroes honorees at Hospice Hawaii’s Na Hoa Malama fundraiser in November. Read more
Cazimero to be remembered at Royal Hawaiian
A celebration of life for the late Roland Cazimero is set for Oct. 8 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch Room. Read more
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Reiplinger’s widow gathers more stories for book
Looks like Leesa Clark Stone’s book on her late husband, comedian Rap Reiplinger, won’t be under your Christmas tree this holiday season. Read more
Bruno’s dad returns to Hawaii for secret project
Peter Hernandez, father of Bruno Mars, is back in town and itching to do some kind of undisclosed isle project. His daughters Jaime, Tahiti, Presley and Tiara Hernandez have returned home, too. Read more
Broadway mines box office gold with quality productions
“Hamilton” still reigns on Broadway, but “Groundhog Day: The Musical,” based on the comic film that starred Bill Murray, and “Dear Evan Hansen,” a star-making vehicle for Ben Platt, are box office gold, too. Read more
Robert Cazimero reflects on brother’s life
When the Brothers Cazimero emerged in the 1970s, their contemporary hybrid sound fueled the renaissance of Hawaiian music. Read more
CBS wastes opportunity with new ‘Five-0’ cast picks
Amid a swirl of equal pay issues and racial discrimination allegations triggered by the recent departure of actors Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park from “Hawaii Five-0,” CBS has missed a golden opportunity to right a wrong. Read more
Walking cane supports Broadway pursuits, elicits generosity
For the first time since I started spending summers soaking up Broadway shows five decades ago, I have a new traveling companion: a walking cane. Read more
Morales thrilled to play Hamilton, even if it’s once a week
Though he takes the lead only on Sundays, local actor Joseph Morales has already reached a career high point in the Chicago production of “Hamilton.” Read more
Sakuma pays tribute to heroes at annual Ukulele Fest
It’s no surprise ukulele wizard Roy Sakuma will salute his heroes during two events that comprise his annual Ukulele Festival. Read more
Thompsons welcome new little Tihati to ohana
There’s literally a new Tihati in the Tihati Productions ohana, with the arrival of Tihati James Mataientena Thompson, born May 29. Read more
Midler, Mars represent Hawaii with panache
An open letter to Bette Midler and Bruno Mars, two Hawaii superstars who wowed ’em in separate back-to-back television appearances on CBS on June 11. Read more
Bronze likeness of Pahinui better in Waimanalo than Waikiki
A Gabby Pahinui statue in Waikiki is a splendid homage to the Hawaiian slack-key icon, but its location has disheartened some locals. Read more
Kaimuki actress to perform in New York gala
Ruthie Ann Miles, the Tony Award-winning actress from Kaimuki, is among a growing cast of troupers assembling in New York for “Hair to Hamilton: 50 Years of Revolutionary Musicals.” Read more
Local characters, gags packed in ‘Garage Party’
“Uncle’s Regularly Scheduled Garage Party Is Cancelled Tonight,” a new comedy by Lee Cataluna at Kumu Kahua Theatre, is local to da max, only-in-Hawaii stuff. Read more
‘Uncle’s Regularly Scheduled Garage Party’ full of punchlines about ohana
Typically and topically Cataluna, it’s a tsunami of gags and punchlines about ohana having a good time eating, drinking and making merry. Even if the party was called off. Read more
Former Honolulu entertainer Shaoling commits to comedy
Sherry Shaoling is transiting from singer-comedic actress to stand-up comedian, which provides new avenues of expression for the former Honolulu resident. Read more
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