The Buzz
Waipahu in the 'Sunset' spotlight
Thousands of people can't be wrong! The city's traveling "Rediscover O'ahu's Neighborhoods" movie-music-food-fest, which made a big splash with up to 60,000 people over two days in Wai'anae last month (above), moves to Waipahu this weekend.
The all-day "Waipahu Sunset in the Park" — 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hawaii's Plantation Village — offers an open market of community products, services and arts and crafts; entertainment; contests; and, of course, movies on a
30-foot screen. Saturday's flick is the James Bond thriller "The World Is Not Enough"; Sunday's is the baseball fable "Field of Dreams."
Did we forget the food? How can we forget the food?! Goodies from Cocina Filipina, Hako Sushi, Hawaii's Plantation Village Cafe, La Familia Restaurante Mexicano, Laverne's Catering & Takeout, Mom's Soul Food Restaurant, Papa John's Pizza, Ohana Catering, Sistah's Ono Fried Ice Cream Company, Tanioka's Seafood & Catering, Waikele Clubhouse and others will be available for purchase.
Catch free trolleys to the village from Hans L'Orange Park, Leeward YMCA, Westgate Center, Waipahu Shopping Plaza, Waipahu Shopping Center, Daiei Plaza, Waipahu Town Center, Village Park's Park and Ride and Waipio Center.
Admission is free. 523-2489.
'Passages' a rite of spring
Dancers of all ages from the Phoenix Dance Chamber will take part in "Passages," the 11th annual spring concerts of the Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts. The Phoenix Dance Chamber, specialists in Chinese dance, is an award-winning troupe that has participated in an international dance conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in competitions in Vancouver, British Columbia. The concerts begin at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at McKinley High School's auditorium. Tickets are $15 general, $12 for students and seniors. 734-6160, 988-2009 (Chinese).
Happy birthday to the Bard
All the Ernst Lab Theatre's a stage, at least for world-class actor and "retired" University of Hawai'i professor Terence Knapp, who is anything but retiring. Once again he is a one-man show in his 32nd bash, titled "For Crying Out Loud! He's Talking to Himself Again!: A Celebration of William Shakespeare's Birthday." This time the focus will be on the tragedy of "Hamlet." The show begins at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Sunday at the lab theater on the Manoa campus. Admission to the birthday bash is free, but donations will be welcomed to support the student scholarship fund. 956-7655.
'Dreamcoat' continues on stage
Matthew Pedersen and crew continue their big-time production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Hawai'i Theatre. Broadway veteran Pedersen has the title role in the musical, which is a benefit for his Jamarama Productions, a nonprofit performing arts organization for kids. Show times are 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15-$40. 561-1412, 528-0506.
Devoted to chant
Recording artist Krishna Das offers an evening of music and chanting, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 131 Hekili St., Suite 113, in Kailua. Krishna Das, deemed "chant master of American yoga" by The New York Times, has released four CDs, including the most recent "Breath of the Heart." Admission is $20 at the door, $16 in advance. 230-2288.
Carnival time at Star of the Sea
Everyone knows about Punahou School's annual carnival. Star of the Sea's annual event might not be as big a blowout, but it's the biggest one in East Honolulu. And it's this weekend, 3-11:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday on the church/school grounds near Kahala Mall. Note to thrill-seekers: Buy a wristband for $15 and get unlimited rides on the E.K. Fernandez fairway from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Other attractions include a prize drawing for $10,000 and other cash awards, games, a craft fair, baked goods at Granny's Kitchen, a silent auction, malassadas, a plant sale, food and entertainment. Admission is free. 841-5886.
Wild times at Iolani School
The theme is "Wild Wild West 2002" as Iolani School gets all decked out for its annual fund-raising family fair this weekend. Among the attractions of this popular community event are a petting zoo, face painting, ceramics, rock-climbing, a white elephant sale, a silent auction and entertainment by Ho'onu'a, Da Bruddahs and 'Ale'a. A gourmet booth offers goodies from Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Roy's, L'Uraku and more; other food items include Okinawan noodles, Hawaiian and Korean plates, smoothies, malassadas, jams, jellies, kim chee and other homemade edibles. Grind on! Fair times are noon-11 p.m. today and Saturday on the baseball field at the school, 563 Kamoku St. Admission is free. 943-2339.
A 'Sense' for theatrics
The five senses — sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste — get their due in the cheerfully titled "Uncommon Sense: A Sensational New Play," a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production. Seventeen actors ages 13 to 17 created and will take part in the show, which is the culmination of HTY's annual Young at Art drama program. The five-act play begins at 8 p.m. today, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday at The ARTS at Marks Garage downtown. Admission is by cheerful donations. Reservations: 839-9885.
'Encore! Encore!' fund-raiser
There she is, the former Miss America — ready to model "pre-owned" garments for a good cause, the 15th annual Salvation Army Celebrity Thrift Fashion Show. Titled "Encore! Encore!" the event takes place Saturday at the Sheraton Waikiki, with a fashion boutique 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.; lunch and fashion show at 11:45 a.m. Other familiar faces will include emcee Leslie Wilcox, Louise Kim McCoy, Jodi Leong, Trini Kaopuiki, Denby Fawcett, Mazie Hirono, Ramona Harris. Seats are $40, of which $20 are tax deductible. 988-2136.
