Truth from Dare: Respect the DJ
Several years ago I had the privilege of meeting Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, who died in 2009. DJ AM. (Courtesy photo) Something I’ll always remember about him was a T-shirt he wore that...
View ArticleReview: Santana surprises during sold-out show
Carlos Santana performs at Blaisdell Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 26. (Photo by Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser) REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com Hawaii witnessed a first last...
View ArticleVIDEO: Simeon talks ‘Top Chef’
Chef Sheldon Simeon drains iced water from blanched pipinola. (Star-Advertiser photo by Dennis Oda) BY JACQUELYN M. CARBERRY / jcarberry@staradvertiser.com Sheldon Simeon already knows the winner of...
View ArticlePICS: Carlos Santana at Blaisdell Arena
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 78 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Grammy Award-winning recording artist Carlos Santana headlined a sold-out concert at Blaisdell Arena on Tuesday, Feb....
View ArticleFood La La: Onda Pasta is bellissimo
BY LINDSEY MURAOKA / Special to the Star-Advertiser Hey pasta fans, this week’s post is especially for you! There are times when I just crave for some homemade Italian pasta. That’s why I was very...
View ArticleSocial Encore: Tuohy tries something new
Matt Tuohy and his blues harmonica. (Courtesy photo) BY JERMEL-LYNN QUILLOPO / Special to the Star-Advertiser There are so many things I’d like to do on my personal bucket list, including traveling,...
View ArticleFive-0 Redux: Hunt is more than meets the eye
Jeffery Hunt meets with fans at Big City Diner Ward last month. (Courtesy Amy Bakari) BY WENDIE BURBRIDGE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Jeffery Hunt is the first to say that he is a lucky man, but...
View ArticlePICS: Wetzel, Ellsworth guest at Vintage Cave
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Vintage Cave executive chef Chris Kajioka, left, welcomed chef Blaine Wetzel, right, of The Willows Inn on Lummi Island, Washington, and pastry chef Baruch Ellsworth of...
View ArticleLos Lonely Boys delays Hawaii shows
Brothers Ringo, left, and JoJo Gaza, right, flank their brother, Henry, who was injured this week. (Courtesy photo) BY STEVEN MARK / smark@staradvertiser.com Rock band Los Lonely Boys have postponed...
View ArticleTo Do: Kawaii Kon, Capone’s Comedy Smash, Black Star and more
--Courtesy photo FRIDAY, MARCH 15 “Don’t Panic” is the title of the latest album from pop punksters All Time Low, fan favorites since 2008. 8 p.m. / The Republik / $25.50-$35.50 / 800-745-3000,...
View ArticleOut ‘N’ About: Afiara Quartet, ‘Comic Jam,’ more
Friday, March 1: The award-winning Canadian group Afiara String Quartet performs works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Sibelius and more, 7:30 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art....
View ArticleAt the Movies: ’21 and Over,’ ‘Exorcism,’ more
Miles Teller, left, Justin Chon and Skylar Astin celebrate aging in '21 and Over.' --Relativity Media OPENS TODAY ’21 and Over’ In this comedy from the writers of “The Hangover,” a promising student...
View ArticleBest of Our Web: ‘Space Truckin,’ NOFX, Alan Jackson and more
BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com --James Garrett, Special to the Star-Advertiser PICS: ‘SPACE TRUCKIN’ AT THIRTYNINEHOTEL: 1. England’s DJ Bonobo was the featured guest at the first “Space...
View ArticleAloha from SXSW: Austin, I’m coming back!
BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com March 1, 2013: Austin, I’m coming back! Boy Howdy! South by Southwest is coming around again, and I’ll be there, Tweeting, posting on...
View ArticlePau Hana Patrol: Don’t overlook Cactus
Kailua resident Val Sitarz, left, enjoys a few pupu with his wife, Patricia, during happy hour at Cactus. --Jamm Aquino / jaquino@staradvertiser.com BY NINA WU / nwu@staradvertiser.com Unless you know...
View ArticleChoreographer Del Barrio shares experiences
The cast of 'In the Heights': center: Patrick O'Toole; second row, from left: Mona Aparra, Kiloni Ramo, Poasa Aga, Kaena Kekoa, Kiana Lum, Tiare Sadarananda; back row, from left: Malia Lane, Kai...
View ArticleQuick Bites: Taste, Madre Chocolate, more
Gastropub pop-up Miso & Ale will be one of the new additions to Taste's lineup this month. Miso & Ale will serve food on Wednesdays, while Ono to Go chefs will cook on Tuesdays, Pili Hawaii on...
View ArticleDo It: Honolulu Festival, First Friday, more
--Courtesy photo FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 1-3 The Honolulu Festival returns to Waikiki for three days The return of fabulous fireworks and the debut of a long-distance relay race highlight this year’s...
View ArticleLife keeps Los Lonely Boys open-minded
JoJo, left, Henry and Ringo Garza of the Texas blues-rock group Los Lonely Boys. The Garzas have been playing together since they were kids. The band returns to Hawaii to perform three concerts this...
View ArticleWanderlust combines music and yoga
Wanderlust Festival participants practice yoga in Kahuku on Thursday, Feb. 28. (Courtesy photo) BY GARY CHUN / gchun@staradvertiser.com Come for the music, stay for the yoga. That’s what Sean Hoess,...
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