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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2002

What's Up!

Local favorite
A benefit hula concert

Robert Cazimero, left, and his Halau Na Kamalei present "Remember," a concert of hula and choral performances, 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at Mamiya Theater, St. Louis campus. Tickets — $20 — are being sold by halau members and can be reserved by e-mailing HalauNaKamalei@hotmail.com. It's a fund-raiser for the halau. 595-0088.

CONCERTS: Aug. 9-11

Hiroshima, the jazzy, fusiony ensemble that blends East and West sensibilities (remember the Hawaiian Electric theme from the group's "Go" album?) is heading this way for:

  • A concert at the Hawai'i Theatre to benefit Hawai'i Centers for Independent Living, under the auspices of Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $75 (golden circle). 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506.
  • A performance at "A Taste of California," an HCIL benefit dinner/concert the next evening hosted by Yamaguchi and famed chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong. Single tickets are unavailable, and the event is nearly sold out. Table tickets for 10 are $1,500, $2,500 and $3,500. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 522-5400.
  • A Big Island concert, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the outdoor Hilton Waikoloa Village's Kamehameha Court. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, including two drinks. (808) 886-1234, ext. 54.

BENEFIT FILM: Aug. 15

"Elvira's Haunted Hills," featuring Elvira, the diva of horror who's often called "the Madonna of the macabre" because of her haunting presence and her penchant for doing the unusual, will be screened at the Hawai'i Theatre as a benefit for Gregory House, the state's AIDS housing program. It's a bewitching outing, for sure: a pre-show reception features Elvira (real name, Cassandra Peterson), complete with drinks, appetizers and silent auction, with a brief program with Elvira and actor Richard Chamberlain. $75 for VIP tickets (including the reception), $20 movie only.

  • Reception 6-7:45 p.m.; VIP seating from 7:45 p.m.; general seating at 8 p.m.; program at 8:15 p.m., screening at 8:30 p.m. / Hawai'i Theatre / 592-9022, 528-0506

BAYFEST: Aug. 16-18

BayFest 2002 salutes our military forces and offers just a grand ol' time on the windward side of O'ahu. Among the attractions are military displays and demonstrations, an exotic car show, the E.K. Fernandez midway of rides and games, food and entertainment. This year's performers include Hawai'i's own Hoku (Ho) at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18; Atomic Eyes at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 16-17; Trickside at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16; and Collective Soul at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 17. And there's fireworks: 9 p.m. Aug. 16, 9:15 p.m. Aug. 17, 9 p.m. Aug. 18. Admission is $4 general, $2 kids 4-11, $3 military before 5 p.m. each day. After 5 p.m., admission is $5 general, $3 kids 4-11, $4 military. It's always free for kids 3 and younger. The Advertiser is a sponsor.

  • Noon-1 a.m. Aug. 16-17, noon-11 p.m. Aug. 18 / Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Kane'ohe Bay / 254-7679, bayfesthawaii.com

FESTIVAL: Aug. 16-18

Island-made wear, from shirts to foot gear; local foodstuff, from taro mochi to cookies; plus other made-in-Hawai'i goods, from wrapping paper to housewares, will be part of the Made in Hawai'i Festival at Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Not surprisingly, too, three will be a parade of island music, as follows: Aug. 16: noon, Jerry Santos; 1 p.m., Ernie Cruz Jr.; 3 p.m., Ku'uipo Kumukahi; 5 p.m., O'Brian Eselu; and 7 p.m., Darren Benitez; Aug. 17: 11 a.m., Frank DeLima; 1 p.m., Genoa Keawe; 3 p.m., Jay Larrin; 5 p.m., Maunalua; and 7 p.m., Nohelani Cypriano; Aug. 18: 11 a.m., 'Ale'a; 1 p.m., Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom; 3 p.m., Sean Na'auao. Tickets: $2, free for children under 6; $1 discount tickets available at First Hawaiian Bank offices.

  • Noon-9 p.m. Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18 / Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall and Arena / 533-1292, 591-2211

CONCERTS: Aug. 16-18

"From Hot Slidin' Steel to Soulful Molasses Drippin' Blues." That's the theme of the two-island Summertime Blues Festival featuring Dave Hole and Sean Costello and their bands, each making their Hawai'i debut. Australian Dave Hole, whose latest album is titled "Outside Looking In," has been performing for three decades. Known as an explosive slide guitarist, Hole has had fans and critics raving around the globe. Sean Costello, from Atlanta, is among the new generation of great, hard-driving blues guitarists. At only 22, Costello, whose latest release is "Moanin' for Molasses," was hailed as "Leading the New Blues Revolution" on the cover of Blues Revue magazine (February/March 2002).

Tickets for each concert are $25 general, $22 advance. The concerts:

  • Aug. 16, 8:30 p.m. (doors open 8:15 p.m.), South Seas Village at The Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel. 941-5205. Tickets available at Tower Video (Kapi'olani), Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Rainbow Books (University), Hungry Ear (Kailua), MWR Kunia.
  • Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.), Palace Theater, Hilo. (808) 934-7010.
  • Aug. 18, 7 p.m. (gates open 6 p.m.), Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona. (808) 322-3441.

Big Island concert tickets are available at the Palace Theater, MJS Music, CD Wizard, Kilauea General Store (Volcano), Kipuka Smoke Shops (Hilo, Kona), Keauhou Beach Resort, Mele Kai Music, Byrds CDs (Waimea).

CONCERTS: Aug. 17

Kumu hula Frank Kawaikapuokani Hewett and his Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pa 'Olapa Kahiko will assemble two casts for separate Hawaiian shows — one for matinee crowds, the other for evening — at the Ronald E. Bright Theatre at Castle High School. It's all part of the halau's annual ho'ike, and who you watch depends on when you go:

  • The 2 p.m. matinee will feature Olomana, Darlene Ahuna and 'Ale'a'.
  • The 7 p.m. edition will feature Auntie Genoa Keawe, the Lim Family and Sean Na'auao.

Of course, there will be hula aplenty, with guest kumu Kamalani Kia, Ina Kanei, Kapi'olani Ha'o, Mapuana Ringler, Kahealani Mikaele, Kaleihua Kanei, Kauihiwailehu Gooch, Keala Maeda and Kapuaonaupaka Okada. Tickets: $15.

  • 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 17 / Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Castle High School / 235-3603

CONCERT: Aug. 18

At least 20 ki ho'alu masters will mark the 20th anniversary of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, a daylong attraction linked to a Brunch on the Beach that weekend at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. The strummers, performing at various times, include the Makaha Sons, Maunalua, Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Makana, Barry Flanagan, Ernie Cruz Jr., Bla Pahinui, Michael Kaawa, David Kahiapo, Ocean Kaowili, George Kuo, Jeff Peterson, Donald Kaulia, Raymond Kane, Kimoke (Barry and Kamuela), Walter Carvalho, Young Danny, Ron Loo Sr. and Jr. Melveen Leed will be a guest star and the brunch booths will provide food and beverage. Bring your own mats. Free.

  • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 18 / Kapi'olani Park Bandstand / 239-4336

STAGE: Aug. 29

Edward Sakamoto's "Aloha Las Vegas," an island-based drama about a family faced with the prospect of moving to Las Vegas, broke box office records when it was originally staged by Kumu Kahua in 1992. And it returns, as the theater group's season opener, replete with the same conflicts: sunny beach livelihood or arid desert lifestyle? The play repeats at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 29. Tickets: $5-$16.

  • 8 p.m. Aug. 29 / Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. / 536-4441

CONCERT: Aug. 30

Here's a combo worth tuning in to: Kalapana, The Mana'o Company, left, and Andy Bumatai share the limelight in an end-of-summer evening at the Sheraton Waikiki. It should be a homecoming of sorts, since all acts have a show biz past and an active presence. Kalapana, now showcasing Malani Bilyeu, D.J. Pratt and Gaylord Holomalia, is carrying the torch since the death of founding member Mackey Feary. The Mana'o Company reunited, tweaking its membership, two years ago, and earned a lion's share of Na Hoku Hanohano Awards earlier this year. Bumatai is back to doing stand-up comedy after playing the role of a businessman for the past few years. So: expect to hear "Songbird," "Spread a Little Aloha" and local-style comedy. Tickets: $25, $35, $45.

  • 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 /Hawaii Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel / 922-4422 (Sheraton; ask for Dining Desk), 526-4400 (Ticket Plus)

COMING UP:

  • No Doubt in concert, Aug. 10, Blaisdell Arena
  • Keiki Fun Fair, Aug. 10, Honolulu Shriners Hospital for Children
  • Keiki Fair, Aug. 10-11, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
  • Bayfest, Aug. 16-18, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i
  • "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," Sept. 4-22, Manoa Valley Theatre
  • "Oklahoma!" Sept. 5-21, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter
  • Aloha Festivals floral parade, Sept. 14, from Ala Moana Beach Park to corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues
  • Ho'okipa 2002, a Kapi'olani Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program benefit, Sept. 27, Monarch Room, Royal Hawaiian Hotel
  • Lou Rawls, with the Symphony Pops, Sept. 27-28, Blaisdell Concert Hall
  • Hawai'i International Film Festival's Fall Film Festival, Nov. 1-10 on O'ahu, Nov. 8-10 on the Neighbor Islands
  • "Nutcracker," Hawaii Ballet Theatre production, Dec. 14-15, 21-22, Leeward Community College Theatre

BUZZING ABOUT:

  • Whale of an idea: Maui is poised to have artsy-fartsy whales all over the community, the way cows are on parade in Chicago, pigs in Cincinatti and bears in Maine. It's a Soroptimist International of West Maui notion to get artists to create whales of whimsy (at least 20) that would be commissioned by sponsors, painted by local artists and exhibited in key locales.
  • She somebody, too: Carrie Ann Inaba, local girl appearing alongside Mike Myers in "Austin Powers in Goldmember," isn't the only ex-pat in a big-screen hit this summer. Maria Quiban has a small role in Clint Eastwood's "Blood Work," opening shortly.
  • What's up, doc?: Elizabeth Lindsey's documentary film, "And Then There Were None," has been added to the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra slate, Nov. 1 and 3, at Blaisdell Concert Hall.

— Wayne Harada

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