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PICS: R&D Grand Re-Opening
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 37 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Kaka’ako creative space, bookstore and coffee shop R&D celebrated the reopening of its renovated location at 691...
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Truth from Dare: Another busy week
Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to Aloha Stadium this weekend. (Star-Advertiser File) BY DERIN DEREGO / Special to the Star-Advertiser People who say there’s nothing to do in Honolulu have...
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Social Encore: Koy’s comedy keeps laughs coming
Jo Koy and his mom on stage. (Courtesy photo) BY JERMEL-LYNN QUILLOPO / Special to the Star-Advertiser If you’ve been having a hard week and want a great time out laughing the night away, I suggest...
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PICS: Monkeypod Kitchen opens on Oahu
BY NADINE KAM / nkam@staradvertiser.com Chef Peter Merriman and his business partner Bill Terry celebrated the opening of Monkeypod Kitchen at Ko Olina with a blessing and benefit party on Friday, Feb....
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Food La La: Making chocolate at Kokoa Bar
BY LINDSEY MURAOKA / Special to the Star-Advertiser Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to write a blog post about chocolate! This week I checked out...
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Contest sends Hawaii duo to Grammys
The duo of 14-year-old Haley Michelle Kagimoto, left, and 18-year-old Colby Benson, were one of three winners in a teen music contest sponsored by the Grammy Foundation. The Hawaii teens are currently...
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To Do: Lea Salonga, NOFX, more
--Courtesy photo SATURDAY, FEB. 16-SATURDAY, FEB. 23 One of the features showcased at this year’s African American Film Festival will be the dark drama “Wolf” by Ya’Ke Smith. Various times / Doris Duke...
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Do It: Above and Beyond, Mardi Gras, more
--Courtesy photo FRIDAY, FEB. 8 British trio Above and Beyond remixes and tweaks to make masterpieces “We’re in the future, and I can tell you, the future is bright,” said Tony McGuinness. The member...
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Out ‘N’ About: Ukulele picnic, Birthday Expo, more
--Courtesy photo SPOTLIGHT: WEEKEND OF FEB. 8 Fifth annual Ukulele picnic The fifth annual Ukulele Picnic in Hawai’i includes a benefit concert at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Saturday and a free...
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At the Movies: ‘Identity Thief,’ ‘Side Effects,’ more
Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in the fifth installment of the 'Die Hard' franchise. --20th Century Fox OPENS TODAY ‘Identity Thief’ A mild-mannered businessman travels from Denver to Miami to...
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Best of Our Web: DJ Sugiurumn, ‘Bob Marley Party,’ more
BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com --Kelli Bullock, Special to the Star-Advertiser PICS: DJ SUGIURUMN AT THE SUNSET ROOM: 1. Japan’s DJ Sugiurumn was the featured guest at the Sunset Room on...
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Quick Bites: Restaurants mark Valentine’s Day with special menus and dishes
Cap a five-course Valentine's Day-themed meal at Hoku's with a white- and dark-chocolate heart, cocoa nib meringue and fresh raspberry coulis. --Courtesy Hoku's at the Kahala Hotel & Resort...
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Kennedy Theatre raises curtain on productions
Drummers Patrick Oiye, left, and Yeeman Mui and dancers Devon Izumigawa and Mitsuko Horikowa will perform in 'Taiko Drum and Dance.' --Courtesy Reese Moriyama BY STEVEN MARK / smark@staradvertiser.com...
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Divine Fits dream up colorful post-punk grooves
From left, Sam Brown, Dan Boekner, Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel make up Divine Fits. --Courtesy Nasty Little Man BY GARY CHUN / gchun@staradvertiser.com Don’t call Divine Fits a “supergroup,” despite...
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Artists unleash bold visions during Pow Wow Hawai’i
Local artist Prime, aka John Higa, stands in front of a mural from the first Pow Wow Hawai'i street art festival. This year marks the third year for the event, which will again see street artists from...
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Cho chooses Hawaii over Grammys
--Courtesy photo BY RYAN SENAGA / Special to the Star-Advertiser One thing that surprises about comedian Margaret Cho when speaking to her (in this case, over the phone) is just how incredibly positive...
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Review: ‘Beautiful Creatures’ has flair
REVIEW BY NANCY ARCAYNA / narcayna@staradvertiser.com “Beautiful Creatures,” based on the first book in the best-selling series by Kimi Garcia and Margaret Stohl, just may be the next blockbuster...
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Freestyle: Mana Maoli brings the noise
BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com Howzit, everybody? Ready for another exciting week of life and art in Honolulu? There’s a lot happening on Oahu in the weekend and week...
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Island Mele: ‘Pilialoha’ celebrates Hawaiian music
REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com This Grammy-nominated album by Weldon Kekauoha celebrates the richness of Hawaiian music, with classic compositions by Helen Desha Beamer and Lena...
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This Week in TGIF: Margaret Cho
FEBRUARY 2010 FRI 08 / SAT 09 / SUN 03 Singer-comedian-actress Cho to perform in Hawaii One thing that surprises about comedian Margaret Cho when speaking to her (in this case, over the phone) is just...
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