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Patrick Fujioka, a.k.a. "Chef Jeff" of Zippy's commercial fame, may not be a real-life chef, but he manages to whip up his own specialties, which include teaching and acting.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Island People
Both sides of the footlights
By day, Patrick Fujioka heads the drama department at Kamehameha Schools, tirelessly working with 120 students and teaching four classes. But after work, he transforms himself into different characters.
Going a step beyond 'Riverdance'
His dancers thump their way through a pair of shoes a month. And since producer David King has 30 dancers in six companies of "Spirit of the Dance - the New Millennium," it's quite a feat to replace those soles.
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Chris Isaak shows funny side in new comedy
Team sexy rocker Chris Isaak with former "Northern Exposure" writers Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider on a comedy series and it turns out to be a perfect match. |
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Erin Brockovich has identity crisis
Erin Brockovich, whose fight against pollution in a California town inspired a movie bearing her name, says she's having an identity crisis. |
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TV stations say networks too powerful
More than 600 TV stations are complaining to federal regulators that the major networks have too much influence over programming decisions that impact what local viewers see. |
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Around Town
Hoku joins dad in Waikiki shows; 'Hawai'i Stars' adjusts finale; Mililani planning the Bard's 'Dream'; Visitor industry karaoke slated; Moon to give 'ukulele workshop. |
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Wayne Harada |
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• Show Biz
Broadway veteran gets starring role in Isle play
Lisa Matsumoto, the actress, author and playwright ("Happily Eva Afta," "The Princess and the Iso Peanut," etc.), is prepping her next production, "On Dragonfly Wings," based on her children’s book, "Wailana the Waterbug."
• Island Sounds
Chinky Mahoe's new CD focuses on Kalapawai area
Chinky Mahoe's new CD, whose English title is "Kalapawai My Birthplace," deals with his ancestral home in an area fronting Kailua Beach on O'ahu. His artistry sashays from traditional to contemporary Hawaiiana.
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Audio sample of "Mika Lawai'a" by Chinky Mahoe. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in. |
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Audio sample of "My Little Grass Shack" by James Kaopuiki. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in. |
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Joan Namkoong |
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Market Basket
Cookies latest addition to poi snacks
Looks like poi is becoming the next li hing craze in the snack food world. With poi biscotti, bagels, English muffins, breads, rolls and even kiwi, coconut and banana flavored poi to squeeze from a bag, there seems to be a whole lot of poi products being produced. Newcomer to the lineup is Poi Cookies, crisp, light, shortbread-like cookies. |
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The Great Index to Fun