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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, June 26, 2001

Tip-Offs
Mystery musical to involve audience

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor

"All Star Murder Mystery Musical," a whodunnit with music developed, produced and directed by Karen Brilliande Bumatai of Manoa Valley Theatre, will debut at 5:30 p.m. July 1 at All Star Hawai'i, 2080 Kalakaua Ave.

The show takes the audience on an enjoyable journey to discover the culprit in a murder mystery.

The weekly performance, every Sunday, will begin as a typical sports banquet, in a sports themed restaurant, until a "crime" occurs. What follows is an effort to solve the crime, with a roster of potential culprits, including an Asian chef, a singing telegram girl, a piano player, a videographer and more.

The audience will help solve the mystery.

Tickets: $15 (dinner is extra). Reservations: 945-9700.


Bandstand series to star Island acts

Yet another summer outdoor concert series showcasing popular Island entertainers is planned at the Kapi'olani Park Bandstand.

The Aston Full Moon Concerts, sponsored by the hotel chain in cooperation with the city, will continue through the fall and feature:

  • Na Leo Pilimehana, July 3. Also performing: Aaron Sala & the Tihati Serenaders, Halau of New Hope and Reign.
  • The Makaha Sons, Aug. 4. Also featuring: Halau Hula Olana and Tino and the Rhythm Klub.
  • Kapena and Colon, Oct. 31. Also on the bill: illusionist Michael Ching.

Shows will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission: free. Information: 523-4834.


Blue Tropix plans lu'au-themed event

A festive evening of food and music, Hawaiian Island Creations' Laumei Lu'au, will be held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 6 at Blue Tropix, 1700 Kapi'olani Blvd.

Organizer Rod York of 457 Productions is partnering with radio station Island Rhythm 98.5 plus Coors Light and the surf-wear company to present a marathon session showcasing up-and-coming and current favorites on the Island music scene.

"The idea started off at the Garden of Saigon (formerly Punani's, a late-night spot for Hawaiian contemporary music), and it's grown to the point where we're doing it at Blue Tropix," said York. Laumei, he said, refers to a legend associated with a Samoan village.

"If this one goes over, we'll try to organize other programs," said York. A crowd of 700 can be accommodated, he said.

The Blue Tropix is preparing the lu'au fare, with the pÔ'ina (supper) beginning at 6 p.m. The entertainment schedule — with each act performing for about 45 minutes — is as follows:

  • Toa.
  • Polymit.
  • Milo Shade.
  • B.E.T.
  • Rod Tanu.
  • Ho'onua.

Tickets: $15 in advance, at HIC and Tower Records stores and the Blue Tropix; $20 at the door.

Reservations: 944-0001.


George Winston performs July 13

George Winston will give a solo slack-key guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. July 13 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts theater.

Winston, widely known for his piano wizardry, also has been a vital force in the resurgence of Hawaiian slack-key, or ki ho'alu. Through his Dancing Cat Records label, he has embraced Island music — largely slack-key artists — by signing, recording and exposing the artistry of such local favorites such as Ledward Ka'apana, George Kahumoku Jr., George Kuo, Keola Beamer, Dennis Kamakahi, Bla Pahinui, Cyril Pahinui and Raymond Kane.

A frequent performer in Hawai'i, Winston will only perform on guitar in this outing. The concert is a benefit for the academy's ongoing Na Mele O Hawai'i series. The performance also is a fund-raiser for the Hawai'i Foodbank and Winston is donating tapes, videos and CDs for lobby sales to benefit the organization. Concert-goers are asked to bring canned goods.

Tickets: $20, available at the academy during normal museum hours (no mail orders).

Information: 532-8700.


Falsetto voices to soar Aug. 25

If you've got high notes and high hopes, the 7th annual Frank B. Shaner Hawaiian Falsetto Contest, set for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Hawai'i Theatre, could be your path to fame.

The event, part of the Aloha Festivals celebration, showcases the talents of falsetto singers — those who can reach those upper registers.

Contestants must be amateurs, male, and 18 years old by Aug. 25. "Amateur" in this context means not having had a professional recording contract; it is acceptable to be working the club circuit.

Application forms are available from Aloha Festivals, at 589-1771 (1-800-852-7690 from Neighbor Islands). A demo tape of the song to be performed in the contest should accompany the application, due by July 27. The grand prize winner receives a Hula Records contract.

Shaner, a KINE-FM deejay, is host of the contest.

Tickets: $30 for orchestra and loge, $25 for balcony, $20 for upper balcony. Reservations: 528-0506.