THE LEFT LANE
Pineapple terrified of having to blend in
Advertiser Staff and News Services
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Just out from Mutual Publishing ($9.95) and illustrated by Don Gauthier in a color-splashed '60s tiki style, it's the story of a very cool, surf-sliding, shade-wearing, Fender Strat-playing pineapple who finds a way to outwit a dreaded smoothie-making villain.
Is it a children's book, a boomer's fable, the demented ravings of a man who has spent too much time with his Osterizer? You be the judge. MacMillan shares his recipe for Volcano Ka-Boom Smoothies and dedicates the book to the Monkees. Don't ask.
It's time for a class with a master of style
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Fekkai will make his fall visit to Neiman Marcus to teach mini classes on hair care, styling and grooming Nov. 7. There will be sessions at 10 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Classes run about an hour, followed by questions and answers. Reservations required: Call 948-7390.
Film festival features plenty of local talent
We're starting to hear from Hawai'i people who're involved with the Hawai'i International Film Festival. People like Cheryl Bartlett, whose "The Symposium" shows at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts.
"I played the role of Stephanie Kleinbrecht in this film, the wise-cracking female incarnation of the Greek comedic playwright, Aristophanes — a departure from my usual heroine, royalty and missionary roles — I assure you," Bartlett e-mailed.
The independent film was written and directed by former Hawai'i resident Michael Wurth. Produced by Maui's Jonathon Olson, with cinematography by O'ahu's own Shawn Hiatt. Also featured are local actors Dann Seki, Dick Hershberger and J. Martin Romualdez. You may also recognize L.A.-based Hawai'i expats Anne-Marie Selby and Michael Hennessy.
There are many more Hawai'i films. See www.hiff.org or phone 528-3456.
