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DJs who still carry around their crates of vinyl deserve props, and DJ Zita is one of the select women who have mastered this craft the old-school way. As a member of Sisters in Sound, Zita has been moving dance floors nationwide. Sponsored by Mama's streetwear company, Zita returns to Honolulu, where she lived from 2001 to 2003, for a Thursday show. Catch her live at the '90s-themed party Illmatic at NextDoor; doors open at 9 p.m.; $10; 548-6398; www.djzita.com.
— Lacy Matsumoto
SALES & BARGAINS
— Pualana Lemelle
MIXED-PLATE MONDAYS
What happens when you combine music, dancing, cheap drinks and a steak plate? You get Mixed Plate Monday at the newly renovated King Street Cafe, 1380 S. King St. This summer's weekday free time features the boys from Maka V and Pay Day productions at this 18-and-older party, with DJ Durtie Rice on the turntable playing top-40 dance, hip-hop and dancehall. "We're here to have fun, we're not trying to be too serious. We want to invite people who want to have a good time," says promoter Maka V. Doors open at 9 p.m.; $10; 942-9990; www.myspace.com/mixplatemondays.
— L.M.
ART TALK
Whether you're an art critic, supporter or simply a creative mind, the Honolulu Academy of Arts "alohAA" blog (www.honoluluacademy.org/blog) offers the inside scoop on featured artists and coming attractions. Updated frequently by Lesa Griffith, former Advertiser staffer and now on duty at the academy, it includes tidbits on the exhibition, "One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now." There's also a Q&A with artist Jean Shin, left, details on local artist Leland Miyano's eco-oriented work, and photos of the installations; 532-8734.
— L.M.
SUPER FOOD
There is enough protein, iron, beta carotene, calcium and antioxidants packed into these tiny little pills made out of algae to be called a "super food." Not the algae you come across at the beach, it's a cultivated blue-green algae, Spirulina, grown in a combination of deep-sea mineral water and aquifer ponds in Kona. The algae has topped the nutritional charts, and is said to improve eyesight, blood pressure, diabetes and digestion. It's even been dated as far back as the ancient Aztecs. Found at health-food stores and online (www.nutrex-hawaii.com), it's even finding its way into recipes. Here's one below.
SPIRULINA PESTO SAUCE
Process all ingredients in blender until creamy.
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons Parmesan
2 teaspoons Spirulina Pacifica powder
3 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 ounces pine nuts
Pinch of salt
