Posted on: Tuesday, May 10, 2005
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
Bon-dance season is almost here
Advertiser Staff
BON DANCE LISTINGS WANTED
If your religious or community organization is planning an Obon observance, we'd like to hear from you by May 27. Include time, date, place, events planned and phone number. Write: Bon Dance Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Bon Dance Calendar" in the subject line. BOX OFFICE
$20 million for a 'Kingdom'
The epic battle tale "Kingdom of Heaven" fought its way to the top of the box office, taking in $20 million in its debut weekend.
The R-rated movie was followed in the rankings by another new R-rated movie, "House of Wax," which brought in $12.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The other notable new movie this weekend was "Crash," about intertwining stories examining racial stereotypes in Los Angeles. The R-rated film finished fourth with $9.1 million. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" dropped to third place with nearly $9.13 million after debuting last weekend at the top spot.
F "I think I spent more time in the wardrobe department than I did on the set."
Jimmy Smits | referring to his role in 2002's "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones"
One of the things that makes living in Hawai'i special is the annual series of Obon festivals held by Buddhist temples and community organizations. The dance season begins in June and continues through August. The Advertiser will publish its annual bon-dance calendar June 5. Each week, that week's bon dances will be listed in the TGIF and Faith calendars as well.
INAL WORD
