Emmys 2012: Kimmel hosts efficient show
Jimmy Kimmel on stage during the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 23. (Associated Press) REVIEW BY FRAZIER MOORE / Associated Press NEW YORK » What did we learn from Sunday’s...
View ArticleFood La La: ‘Ward Wednesdays’ returns
BY LINDSEY MURAOKA / Special to the Star-Advertiser Ward Centers brought back their “Ward Wednesdays” promotion last week, which includes special deals and discounted prices on food and beverage at...
View ArticleScene+Heard: THE DARKROOM shines on debut
THE DARKROOM. (Courtesy photo) BY SABRINA VELAZQUEZ / Special to the Star-Advertiser Last December, I was introduced to the music of THE DARKROOM, a group of four friends from Kona who call their...
View ArticleFive-0 Redux: Season three brings surprises
Fans settle in to watch the season three premiere on Sunday, Sept. 23. (Photo by Joah Buley, Special to the Star-Advertiser) BY WENDIE BURBRIDGE / Special to the Star-Advertiser All I can say is, hang...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Five-0′ fans in Waikiki
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 94 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Rebelution, Collie Buddz and the Grouch headlined the 2012 Red Star Music Festival at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Sunset on the Beach’ VIPs
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 148 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Images from the red carpet before the season three premiere of “Hawaii Five-0″ in Waikiki on Sunday, Sept. 23.
View ArticleFans, ‘Five-0′ stars enjoy ‘Sunset’ in Waikiki
Fans await the stars' arrival to the red carpet. (Photo by Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser) BY NANCY ARCAYNA / narcayna@staradvertiser.com Peter Lenkov and Roberto Orci, executive producers of...
View ArticlePICS: More from ‘Sunset on the Beach’
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 117 PHOTOS BY BRIAN TSENG / Special to the Star-Advertiser More images from the season three premiere of “Hawaii Five-0″ in Waikiki on Sunday, Sept. 23.
View ArticlePICS: 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Polynesia Pageant
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 224 PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / Special to the Star-Advertiser Agapogi “Pogi” Tevaga, and Abby Resulta were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Polynesia to kick-off Hawaii Fashion Week 2012...
View ArticleFive-0 Redux: Not so happy Mother’s Day
Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin), left, reunites with his mother, Doris (Christine Lahti). (Courtesy CBS) BY WENDIE BURBRIDGE / Special to the Star-Advertiser After a Sunday of star-studded red...
View ArticleOuttakes Online: ‘Five-0′ ratings down
BY MIKE GORDON / mgordon@staradvertiser.com The third season premiere of “Hawaii Five-0” on Monday night was packed with action and new faces, but it drew the lowest Nielsen ratings in the show’s...
View ArticleIsland Mele: New Aiko CD Grammy-worthy
BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com ‘Poina ‘Ole ‘Ia (Unforgettable)’ Gary Aiko (Genoa Keawe) The title of Gary Aiko’s long-awaited album is appropriate for several reasons. It describes his...
View ArticleTruth from Dare: Cazwell returns to Hula’s
Party people at the 2012 Electric Palms Music Festival at Kakaako Waterfront Park on Friday, Sept. 21. (Star-Advertiser File) BY DERIN DEREGO / Special to the Star-Advertiser From the outside it might...
View ArticleMadonna, Tyler to join ‘Legends’ lineup
Chris VanDahl, right, as Steven Tyler. (Courtesy photo) BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com “Legends in Concert” will celebrate the first anniversary of its return to Waikiki in December with...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Pakele Live’ at The Willows
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 58 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Hawaii Fashion Week continued with a special edition of “Pakele Live!” at The Willows on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The...
View ArticlePICS: Yellowcard at The Republik
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 133 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Yellowcard headlined a concert at The Republik on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Local band Prevail was the opening act.
View ArticleThis Week in TGIF: HIFF, Manoa Jazz
SEPTEMBER 2012 FRI 5 / SAT 6 / SUN 7 HIFF 2012 Preview: Filmfest offers showcase films, talks and networking The Hawaii International Film Festival brings 140 feature-length films and 10 short-film...
View ArticlePICS: First Friday in Chinatown
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 93 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Scenes from the monthly First Friday Art Walk in Chinatown on Friday, Oct. 5.
View ArticlePICS: ‘Sea-to-Me’ at Pier 38
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 81 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser The Pacific Islands Fisheries Group hosted “Sea-to-Me,” a food tasting to benefit aspiring Hawaii chefs who are part...
View ArticlePICS: Medal of Honor Freedom Fest
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 81 PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / Special to the Star-Advertiser Actor Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band joined a full complement of Medal of Honor recipients during a block party...
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