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Kalani Akana chants during a ceremony in Noumea, New Caledonia, during the Pacific Arts Festival last October. Akana was in the first HawaiÎi delegation to the festival some 20 years ago; this time, he helped organize the HawaiÎi contingent.

Photo courtesy Lynn Cook

Waiau Elementary vice principal promotes Hawaiian language
After a dozen years teaching Waiau children entirely in Hawaiian through the state's "immersion" program, Kalani Akana on Jan. 21 donned the mantle of school vice principal.

More single-mother roles showing up in Hollywood
Hollywood's newest heroes are far from the kings and cowboys and conquerors of old. They are single moms. Mostly, they're surviving from paycheck to paycheck.

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Tip-Off
Third Diana Krall performance added to meet demand
Because of overwhelming response for tickets, a third performance has been added to Diana Krall's April schedule with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, at 4 p.m. April 15 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Blue Man Group: We haven't sold out
The original members of the Blue Man Group say they haven't sold out, despite the TV commercials.
Soul Train Awards mark 15th year
Don Cornelius created the Soul Train Awards 15 years ago to recognize black musical performers who may not enjoy widespread pop success, and the show still accomplishes that.
Wayne Harada
• Show Biz
Loyal Garner postpones Mother's Day show
Because of ongoing chemotherapy treatments at Straub Hospital, singer Loyal Garner has been forced to postpone her annual Mother's Day concert slated May 12, a day before Mother's Day, at the Sheraton Waikiki's Hawaii Ballroom.

• Island Sounds
Ho'aikane re-issues CD of live performances
Hoaikane was one of Hawaii's seminal Jawaiian acts, quick to adopt reggae rhythms and apply that genre's contagious moods to the Island experience. This new release, the group's 10th, was recorded nine years ago over two sessions at Fast Eddie's nightclub in Kailua.

Audio sample of "Down the Busy Street" by Ho'aikane. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.

Joan Namkoong
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Hawai'i products spotlighted
Pat's Island Delights in Pearl City is an oasis of made-in-Hawai'i products. Owner Pat Ohta is always seeking out local manufacturers.
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