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Advertiser Staff
FESTIVAL: SEPT. 1-2
The lines are always long for andagi at the annual Okinawan Festival. But there's more to the event, which takes over Kapi'olani Park next week, than fried dough balls. You'll find cultural exhibitions, shopping booths, kids activities, performances, and, of course, the bon dance, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Nearly 50,000 folks are expected. There's a free shuttle from and to Kapi'olani Community College, too.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sept. 2 / Kapi'olani Park / Free admission / 676-5400 / www.huoa.org
FESTIVAL: SEPT. 7-16
Aloha Festivals celebrates its 60th anniversary with the theme "Na Paniolo Nui O Hawai'i — The Great Cowboys of Hawai'i." It opens with a ceremony at 'Iolani Palace. Festivities include a Waikiki Ho'olaule'a Sept. 8, Downtown Mele Sept. 15, and parade Sept. 16. Aloha Festivals ribbons are $5.
Sept. 7-16 / Various venues / www.alohafestivals.com
MULTIMEDIA: SEPT. 8-17
Kathryn Xian's multimedia arts week — aimed at preventing violence against women and girls — has blossomed since it launched in 2004. GiRL FeST Hawaii is back bigger than ever with exhibitions, open mike nights, spoken word, comedy, concerts, workshops and film. Among the activities:
Various times and venues / Sept. 8-17 / Fees vary / www.girlfesthawaii.org
CONCERT: SEPT. 8
"Generation Hawai'i" is the title of a concert featuring songbird Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom; it's also the title of her just-released CD of contemporary and traditional Island tunes. Gilliom's concert kicks off the fall series of Hawaiian Music Nights at the convention center. Refreshments at intermission are included in the price of the tickets.
7:30 p.m. Sept.8 / Lili'u Theatre, Hawai'i Convention Center / $27.50 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com
Also: The series continues Sept. 30 with "Gently Weeps," featuring 'ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro; that's the title of his forthcoming CD, too.
CLUBS: SEPT. 8
Goldie's known for his drum-n-bass production skillz, but he spins too. Guess he liked his gig at Indigo last year — he'll be back in Chinatown for another go. Joining him are
local turntablists G-Spot, Mark, Jahson45 Revolver, SovernT and NSK. Bands and hip-hop acts are in the mix, too. Chee ho! The three-room party is for those 21 and older.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 8 / Indigo Eurasian Cuisine / $12 / 591-3500, www.double-o-spot.com
FESTIVAL: SEPT. 16
Windward Community College once again hosts the Windward Ho'olaule'a. "A Homegrown Celebration" emphasizes the Hawaiian culture. In addition to demonstrations such as wood carving, poi pounding and canoe building, there'll be lots of entertainment (Vaihi, Melveen Leed, Holunape, Eddie Kamae and Friends and Kapena and more), a used-books sale, white-elephant sale, raku demonstrations, crafts, food, keiki games, Imaginarium shows, a bonsai exhibit and community booths. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 16 / Windward Community College, Kane'ohe / Free admission / www.wcc.hawaii.edu
CONCERTS: SEPT. 16-17
You know him as the star of the long-running historical drama "Abarenbo Shogun" on KIKU TV. But Ken Matsudaira sings, too. His sound? Think Tokyo meets Rio — Matsudaira has scored a big hit in Japan with his brand of Matsuken Samba, Japanese vocals with a Latin twist.
8 p.m. Sept. 16, 2 p.m. Sept. 17 / Hawai'i Theatre / $45, $55, $75 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com
FESTIVAL: SEPT. 23
What're you in the mood for? Chances are you'll get what you crave at Taste at Kapolei, the annual fundraiser for Leeward O'ahu scholarships. Among the participating eateries are Big City Diner, Gordon Biersch, Hapa Grill, Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant,
L'Uraku and Shanghai Bistro. On stage: Henry Kapono, Dita Holifield and Red Handed, Studio 808 Dance Academy and others. (If you have entree to the VIP corporate tent, you get to hear Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawai'i.) Beer, wine and fireworks really make it a party.
5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 23 / Ko Olina Resort and Marina (4th lagoon) / $70 general, $30 kids 7-12 / 674-2500, www.tasteatkapolei.com
