What's Up!
A four-week guide
Advertiser Staff
CONCERT: Sept. 7
Wayne "Mr. Las Vegas" Newton takes the spotlight at the Hawai'i Ballroom of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The show-biz veteran headlines a show at the Stardust Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. 8 p.m. Sept. 7; doors open at 7 p.m. $45, $65 and $85 advance (tickets at the door will be $10 more), including one drink; premium Rose Circle seating in prime up-front middle tables also available (the rose refers to an icon in Newton's logo); on sale at the Sheraton special events desk and by telephone: 922-4422.
CONCERT: Sept. 14
British reggae legend Tippa Irie will headline Reggae Fest 2001 at World Cafe, 1130 Nimitz Highway. Other groups scheduled to perform include Half Pint, Jarobi and DJ Rasta Roots of A Tribe Called Quest, Humble Soul, THC and other special guests. Irie's latest release, "I Miss," is a tribute to his sister Avril Elaine Henry, who was killed in England in a shooting incident. 8 p.m. Sept. 14; doors open at 7 p.m. It's an all-ages show. $18 advance, available at World Cafe, Hungry Ear Kailua, Tower Video, Tower Records (Kahala and Pearl Kai), Ticket Plus outlets, Cheapo Music (formerly Jelly's); charge-by-phone, 526-4400.
Tippa Irie is coming to World Cafe for Reggae Fest 2001 Sept. 14.
CONCERT: Sept. 15
"The Freaks Come Out," a DJ-intense event, will feature Dave Ralph from Great Britain, DJ Funk and Lovecraft, both from Chicago, Alex Whalen from Washington, D.C., and other local and off-island spinners at the Laniakea YWCA on Richards Street. 9 p.m. Sept. 15. $20; $17 advance, at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video, Hungry Ear (Kailua), Music Mac (Pearlridge, Windward Mall), House of Flys, Hawaii's Natural High, Linea, Radio Free Music Center, Jelly's, Wireless Paradise (Ward Avenue), University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center, Too Gruvz, The Beat. 591-3500.
CONCERTS: Sept. 20, 22
September film premieres
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Sept. 7: "The Musketeer," "Rock Star," "Two Can Play That Game"
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Sept. 14: "The Glass House," "Hardball"
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Sept. 21: "Big Trouble," "Glitter," "Training Day"
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Sept. 28: "Don't Say a Word," "Hearts in Atlantis," "Zoolander"
The Bobby Watson Quintet, featuring the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, will perform on two Islands:
• Sept. 20 — 7 p.m., Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. $10, $25 and $40, available at the box office, (808) 242-7469.
• Sept. 22 — 6 p.m., Kapono's at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu. $35, $40; $45 (reserved), at Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400.
Watson, left, has emerged as one of the top alto saxophonists in jazz, an innovator who often tops critics' and listeners' polls. Both shows will feature opening acts; the Maui guest has yet to be named but at Kapono's, guest artists will include Ginai, Henry Kapono and emcee Kale Imua.
STAGE: Sept. 21-30
"Woman Far Walking," a drama by award-winning Maori author Witi Ihimaera of New Zealand, will tour four islands:
• Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre (a 10 a.m. show is for students; 455-0380). $15, $20. 455-0385.
• Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Kaua'i Community College. $12, $15. (808) 245-8270.
• Sept. 27-28, 7:30 p.m., Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $15, $18. (808) 242-7469.
• Sept. 30, 2 p.m., Palace Theatre, Hilo. $10, $15. (808) 934-7777.
HO'OLAULE'A: Sept. 14, 21
Hot dates
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"The Odd Couple," starring Joe Moore and Pat Sajak, Sept. 27-30, Hawai'i Theatre
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Christopher Cross with the Honolulu Symphony, Oct. 5-6, Blaisdell Concert Hall
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Stephen Bishop, Oct. 13, Waikiki Shell
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Princess Ka'iulani Keiki Hula Festival, Oct. 20, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel
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Keali'i Reichel, Oct. 26, Hawai'i Theatre
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Take 6, with the Honolulu Symphony, Oct. 26-27, Blaisdell Concert Hall
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Kapena, Michael Ching and Colon, Oct. 31, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens Nov. 16 in movie theaters
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Rosemary Clooney, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 16-17, Blaisdell Concert Hall
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Eroica Trio, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 24-25, Blaisdell Concert Hall
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Comedian Margaret Cho on tour: Nov. 29 — Kaua'i Marriott Resort in Lihu'e; Nov. 30 — Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului; Dec. 1 — Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu
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"A Merry Christmas with Friends & Nabors," Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2, Hawai'i Theatre
The annual Downtown Ho'olaule'a, 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 14, will feature several stages of entertainment, food booths and festivities. The Waikiki Ho'olaule'a, 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 21, is an even bigger block party, featuring much more of the same along Kalakaua Avenue. Both are part of the annual Aloha Festivals celebration. Admission is free. 589-1771.
CONCERT: Sept. 15
Te Vaka, a 10-piece band from New Zealand, will be featured at the Pacific Pride Concert at Kapono's, Aloha Tower Marketplace. Other performers will include Kapena, Makana, Jake Shimabukuro and Willie K. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $15 general, $12 advance (a limited number of $25 VIP tickets will include priority seating, a dancing area, pupu; at the Hawai'i Theatre box office); available at Hawai'i Theatre box office, Tower Records, Cheapo Music, Borders and the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center. 528-0506.
CONCERT: Sept. 15
A night of nostalgia is in store when The Platters, The Cadillacs, The Penguins, The Marcels and The Toys come to town for a "Doo Wop Hop" at the Blaisdell Arena. The Platters are known for hits such as "Only You," "The Great Pretender" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." The Cadillacs hits include "Peek-a-boo" and "Speedo"; The Penguins, "Earth Angel"; The Marcels, "Blue Moon"; The Toys, "A Lover's Concerto." 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $35 lower level, $25 upper level; at the box office and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400.
BED RACE: Sept. 15
The annual fund-raising Honolulu International Bed Race Festival gets under way with the main event cruising down Kalakaua Avenue. In addition to the bed race of 50 teams, activities at Kapi'olani Park include a keiki carnival of rides, games and ponies, a food festival, entertainment and a health and fitness tent. Among the beneficiaries of the festival are Adult Friends for Youth, Men of War Youth Ministries, Life 4 Kidz Team and the Honolulu Zoological Society. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15; the bed race begins at 2 p.m. Free for spectators. 239-5546.
PARADE: Sept. 15
Flowers, flowers and more flowers, pa'u riders representing each of the islands and marching bands will take part in the annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, which flows from Hobron Lane to Kapi'olani Park beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 15. 589-1771.
FESTIVAL: Sept. 15
The 13th annual Hawaii International Latin-Salsa Music Festival, featuring the band Mystique, Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawaii (featuring Cynthia Romero), other special guests and lots of dancing, takes place at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. $25. 922-6611.
CONCERTS: Sept. 21, 23
Destiny's Child is headed for the Blaisdell Arena Sept. 21 and 23.
MTV's "Total Request Live" Tour, featuring hit-making headliners Destiny's Child, left, and Eve and Nelly, takes over the Blaisdell Arena. Honolulu is the final stop of this first-ever TRL tour. Destiny's Child has sold more than 15 million albums and singles worldwide. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 23. $50.50, $60.50, at the Blaisdell box office and Ticket Plus outlets. Tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Sept. 1 for the Sept. 23 show; tokens will be distributed at 8 a.m. 526-4400.
AWARDS CONCERT: Sept. 22
The Alliance Awards, a gala evening celebrating achievements in arts education, will honor Henry Miyamura at the Hawai'i Theatre. Miyamura, music director of the Hawai'i Youth Symphony Association, conductor of Youth Symphony I, professor of music at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa and conductor of the UH Symphony Orchestra and the UH Chamber Orchestra, will receive the Alfred Preis Award for lifetime dedication to the arts. Six high schools also will be honored; featured performers will include The Brothers Cazimero, the Hawaii Youth Symphony and the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22. $35 general, $15 for Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education members ($15 Alliance one-year memberships also offered); available at the box office. 528-0506.
