Review: Beatles ‘Experience’ entertains
Review: Beatles ‘Experience’ entertainsRAIN performs at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Tuesday, May 14. (Photo by Joah Buley, Special to the Star-Advertiser) REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER /...
View ArticleSocial Encore: Climbing in Kaka’ako
Social Encore: Climbing in Kaka’ako BY JERMEL-LYNN QUILLOPO / Special to the Star-Advertiser Looking for a new way to workout? Try out Volcanic Rock Gym, which opened three years ago in Waipio and...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Toast Around the World’
PICS: ‘Toast Around the World’ ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 67 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser The Sheraton Waikiki welcomed approximately 1,000 people who took part in a record...
View ArticleIsland Mele: Ohtas celebrate ‘Legacy’
Island Mele: Ohtas celebrate ‘Legacy’REVIEWS BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com ‘Ukulele Legacy’ Ohta-san & Herb Ohta, Jr. (Lele Music) Hawaii’s music has been enriched by the...
View Article‘Nights of Fire’ extinguished
‘Nights of Fire’ extinguishedBenise performs at the Waikiki Beachcomber on Wednesday, March 27. (Star-Advertiser File) HONOLULU PULSE STAFF / honolulupulse@staradvertiser.com After just two months of...
View ArticleFood La La: Making carbonara-style dukbokki
Food La La: Making carbonara-style dukbokki BY LINDSEY MURAOKA / Special to the Star-Advertiser There are many reasons why Korean dramas are popular. The intriguing storylines, the drool worthy actors...
View ArticleConsolidated debuts new sound system
Consolidated debuts new sound system“Star Trek Into Darkness” is the debut movie for the Ward theater’s new Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Its improved spatial qualities is best heard in this scene...
View ArticleOuttakes Online: ‘Today’ heads to Waikiki
Outtakes Online: ‘Today’ heads to Waikiki BY MIKE GORDON / mgordon@staradvertiser.com The middle of the night may seem like the worst time to use Hawaii as a scenic backdrop for a national TV audience,...
View ArticleTo Do: English Beat, Deftones, more
To Do: English Beat, Deftones, more–Courtesy photo SATURDAY, MAY 25 The New York indie/shoegaze band Mice Parade (an anagram for Adam Pierce, its leader and musicologist) brings its dreamy sound to...
View ArticleOut ‘N’ About: Hula, Baby Expo, more
Out ‘N’ About: Hula, Baby Expo, moreJames Mane: The comedian on Tuesday heads an evening of standup presented by Mr. Aaron. Also appearing will be Michael C. Hall, Jose Dynamite, Jonny Sparkles Anthony...
View ArticleAt the Movies: ‘Star Trek,’‘Hangover III,’ more
At the Movies: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Hangover III,’ moreZachary Quinto, left, Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Pine in the anticipated sequel ‘Star Trek Into Darkness.’ –Universal Pictures OPENS TODAY ‘Star Trek...
View ArticleThe Pulse Top 5: UH-Manoa commencement, Na Hoku Hanohano All-Stars and more
The Pulse Top 5: UH-Manoa commencement, Na Hoku Hanohano All-Stars and moreBY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com –Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser PICS: UH-MANOA COMMENCEMENT 2013: 1....
View ArticleQuick Bites: Tango, Vino, Maui Brew Fest
Quick Bites: Tango, Vino, Maui Brew FestCOMPILED BY NINA WU / nwu@staradvertiser.com Tango Wine Dinner: Tangoe Cafe in Kakaako is offering its next wine dinner on Tuesday, featuring d’Arenberg Winery....
View ArticleVeJJs combine talent and camaraderie
VeJJs combine talent and camaraderieJamm Aquino, center, describes his band the VeJJs as “a rock ‘n’ roll band with roots in the blues.” –Courtesy photo BY GARY CHUN / gchun@staradvertiser.com Hawaii,...
View ArticlePau Hana Patrol: Food surprises at Hula’s
Pau Hana Patrol: Food surprises at Hula’sA sample platter of sliders at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand in Waikiki includes the Tuscan BLT, Mini Reuben and Kalua Pork accompanied by a Basil Chi Chi specialty...
View ArticleDo It: Filipino Film Fest, MAMo, more
Do It: Filipino Film Fest, MAMo, more–Courtesy photo SATURDAY, MAY 18-THURSDAY, MAY 30 The fifth annual Filipino Film Festival showcases six movies The Filipino Film Festival returns to the Honolulu...
View ArticleMayall and Simmonds prove their resilience
Mayall and Simmonds prove their resilienceappointed to the Office of the Order of the British Empire in 2005. –Courtesy photo BY GARY CHUN / gchun@staradvertiser.com True survivors of the popular...
View ArticleBook and Music Fest fills weekend
Book and Music Fest fills weekendFrom authors like James Rumford, above, to music and entertainment, the Eighth Annual Book and Music Festival has something for everyone. –Courtesy Hawaii Book &...
View ArticleThis Week in TGIF: Book and Music Fest
This Week in TGIF: Book and Music Fest MAY 2013 FRI 17 / SAT 18 / SUN 19 The annual Book and Music Festival fills the weekend Across the country, book lovers and aspiring authors pay big bucks for...
View ArticleFreestyle: Finale for Pughes at Brian’s
Freestyle: Finale for Pughes at Brian’s BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com After two years of hosting Tuesday comedy nights at Hawaiian Brian’s, Aaron Pughes (aka comedy host...
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