Out ‘N’ About: ‘Things Japanese,’ 49th Annual Coin Show, more
Former teen pop star Tiffany will perform in concert today at 8 p.m. at The Republik. --Courtesy photo WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOV. 2 Things Japanese Sale, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gift Shop...
View ArticleShea brings roots sound back to isles
Rick Shea will sing with his band tonight at Hawaiian Brian's and tomorrow at Surfer the Bar. --Courtesy photo BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com Rick Shea’s music tends to feel...
View ArticleNorth Shore scene swells
Reigning Triple Crown champion John John Florence will appear at a Talk Story session at Surfer, the Bar, where the surf film 'Gettin' Classic' will also be screened. --ASP World Tour BY STEVEN MARK /...
View ArticleFreestyle: Taking heart from Quadraphonix
Quadraphonix' Shree Sadagopan, left, and Jonathan Heraux, who've known each other since their teens, form the core of Quadraphonix. (Star-Advertiser photo by F.L. Morris) BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI /...
View ArticleIn the Mix: Kaipo ready with new EP
Kaipo Kapua. (Courtesy photo) BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com Kaipo Kapua is ready for the spotlight. After years of recording and touring with some of Hawaii’s biggest island...
View ArticleThis Week in TGIF: North Shore surf scene
NOVEMBER 2012 FRI 02 / SAT 03 / SUN 04 The North Shore will be packed with competitions and other events that celebrate Hawaii’s waves Surf’s up on the North Shore, and this season offers plenty of...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Bourbon & Cigars’ at the Row Bar
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 35 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Cigar fans joined Cigar Bar Hawaii at the Row Bar at Waterfront Plaza for “Bourbon & Cigars” on Friday, Nov. 2.
View ArticlePICS: First Friday at SoHo Mixed Media Bar
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 100 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser SoHo Mixed Media Bar welcomed Mila Bikinis and Waru for a pair of First Friday swimsuit fashion shows at the...
View ArticlePICS: ‘First Friday Artistry’ at Aloha Tower
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 95 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Bill Wyland, HaWyland Styles and Lani Johnson Galleries celebrated the opening of a new gallery space at Aloha Tower...
View ArticlePICS: March of Dimes Governors’ Ball
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 79 PHOTOS BY FL MORRIS / fmorris@staradvertiser.com The March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter honored Honolulu Star-Advertiser publisher Dennis Francis and presented him with the...
View ArticlePICS: Pacific Rim Jazz Festival 2012
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 60 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Apaulo Music Productions presented the third annual Pacific Rim Jazz Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center on...
View ArticlePICS: Pacific Roller Derby ‘Wreck ‘n’ Roll’
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 36 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Pacific Roller Derby hosted a doubleheader at Palama Settlement Gym on Saturday, Nov. 3. The night featured matches...
View ArticlePICS: Kaipo Kapua EP Release Party
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 45 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Local R&B artist Kaipo Kapua hosted a release party for his new, self-titled EP at Yogurstory on Saturday, Nov....
View ArticlePICS: Bambu at Nextdoor
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 32 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Seattle-based rapper Bambu returned to Honolulu for a concert at Nextdoor on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Hawaii stop of...
View ArticleFoxx, Wonder help honor Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy, right, performs with Stevie Wonder during a television taping honoring Murphy that will air Nov. 14 on Spike TV. (Associated Press) BY SANDY COHEN / Associated Press LOS ANGELES » However...
View ArticleSandy benefit draws $23M in pledges
Christina Aguilera was among the stars who performed during the Superstorm Sandy benefit concert on Friday, Nov. 2. (Associated Press) ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES » NBC said its benefit concert for...
View ArticlePICS: HIC Pro at Sunset Beach
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 50 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser The winter surf season got underway on the North Shore of Oahu as the 2012 HIC Pro kicked off at Sunset Beach on...
View ArticleIsland Mele: ‘Get a Job’ and ‘Ukulele Dance’
REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com ‘Get a Job’ Barefoot Natives (Barefoot Natives) The Barefoot Natives — Eric Gilliom and Willie K — return with the soundtrack album from their 2011...
View ArticlePICS: UH Rainbow Dancers at Aiea Bowl
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 44 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Dancers hosted a fundraiser at Aiea Bowl on Monday, Nov. 5. A portion of...
View ArticleOuttakes Online: ‘Five-0′ ratings lowest ever
BY MIKE GORDON / mgordon@staradvertiser.com It was a disappointing night for “Hawaii Five-0,” which recorded a series low 7.53 million viewers on Monday, according to Nielsen ratings information...
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