Theaters are offering bargain showings of movies such as, “Happy Feet Too,” above, “Disneynature: Oceans,” “Despicable Me” and “Rio” for only $1 at various locations around the island.
Reel summer fun
By Gary C.W. Chun
Get out of the sun for a ton of fun as Oahu theaters serve up a bounty of kids’ features two days a week
When the summer heat takes hold, escape to a cool movie theater for a bargain admission price of $1.
The Regal Entertainment Group is once again offering the Summer Movie Express, with two family-friendly movies at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday for nine weeks, starting this week. Story »
By Star-Advertiser staff
Barnes & Noble, library want kids to keep reading • Hifi Coop offers lessons on fashion illustration Story »
Benefit will host makeup artist Jose Rivera to introduce a kit created in collaboration with British designer Matthew Williamson, who merges bohemian glamour with Benefit’s 1970s roots. See Benefit’s summer products, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Story »
Lightweight denim to lead trunk show •
Vintage wares on sale in Manoa •
YWCA benefit sale offers clothes, more; and more Story »
By Star-Advertiser Staff and News Services
For Friday, May 24, 2013
"The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii" • "The Hangover Part III" (R)
By Pat Gee
More than 40 interfaith congregations on Oahu and Maui and their allies have used their political muscle through Faith Action for Community Equity to take care of basic needs of Hawaii residents, especially the poor, sick and marginalized members of society.
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By Star-Advertiser staff
For Saturday, February 2, 2013
Students to participate in journey toward peace
By Nancy Arcayna
Most people who are trying to get in shape complain that it just takes too much time. But if you have eight minutes, you have all the time you need to work out with a ROM machine. Story »
By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal
Our most recent column drew comments challenging our interpretation of the proposed effects of carnitine in beef on cardiovascular disease. Story »
By Nancy Arcayna
Kristina Ho's appetite is out of control, forcing her family to padlock the fridge and lock the pantry door. But the answer to her compulsive eating isn't simply a matter of willpower. Story »
By Chuck Furuya
Heads up, wine lovers. Two star-studded events are in the works on Maui in the next couple of months. Story »
On the Scene
For Sunday, May 19, 2013
JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM
KAMAE GETS DOCTORATE | 1. Eddie Kamae and his wife, Myrna Kamae, seated, were joined by nieces Jo Kamae Byrne, standing left, Melanie Kamae and Kathy Kamae Medeiros at the chancellor's reception that preceded the formal presentation of his honorary doctorate May 11 at the University of Hawaii. Several people commented that any one of Kamae's nine documentary films on Hawaiian music would easily be the equivalent of a graduate student's Ph.D. dissertation.
By Mike Gordon
When Vincent Kartheiser sheds the Brooks Brothers suit that belongs to Pete Campbell, his uptight character on the AMC series "Mad Men," he turns into a pretty simple guy. Story »
By Reggie Palma
Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion will stay in motion, while an object at rest will remain at rest. This will happen to infinity unless some other force acts upon the object to stop, start or change its direction. Story »
By Jayme Grzebik, Leah Rothbaum and Lydi Morgan Bernal
Gardening with children is an activity that engages keiki and adults alike. Parents, relatives, neighbors, educators and group-activity coordinators all have the potential to ignite a child's lifelong appreciation for our Earth's natural systems and gain valuable life skills. Story »
By Nina Wu
The Earth Day Network has launched a project called "The Face of Climate Change." The nonprofit group, founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, is inviting people throughout the world to contribute their own images of "climate change." Story »
By Nadine Kam
Some people crave the food they grew up eating. Not me. Familiarity doesn't breed contempt, but it does breed a certain amount of indifference. Story »
By Betty Shimabukuro
I wonder how many banana bread recipes there are in the world. Thousands? Tens of thousands? A bazillion? I guess there's no such thing as too many, as long as the world gives us bananas. Story »
By Hawaiian Electric Co.
More than 5,000 candlelit lanterns will be set afloat in honor of loved ones who have died at the 15th annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park. Story »
By Mariko Jackson
I'm a very messy cook. I've heard chefs stress organization in the kitchen, and the first thing I notice when watching a professional is how clean their space is. I cook for just a few people, yet I can't keep up with the mess I'm leaving behind. Story »
By Ben Wood
Retired Army Col. Bill Olds, 73, who grew up in Kailua and now lives in Las Vegas when he is not working in Afghanistan, was home for a short visit last week. Story »
By Wayne Harada
Two prominent Hawaii entertainers — Cha Thompson and Loretta Ables Sayre — are in the midst of filming separate movies on two islands. Thompson is portraying a Hawaiian soothsayer in "Behind the Rainbow," a German movie directed by Judith Kennel being filmed on Maui. Story »
By Jeff Chung
This week's synopses of Korean TV dramas includes: "That Winter, the Wind Blows"; "Jang Ok Jung, Living by Love"; "All About My Romance"; and "Incarnation of Money" Story »
By John Berger
Tony Conjugacion's performance credits stretch from Broadway (where he performed as Tony C. Avanti in "Miss Saigon") to "TC2000," an avant-garde pairing of Hawaiian chant with mainstream electronic dance music. • Also: "Take 2" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato Story »
By A.J. McWhorter
Over the course of five decades, Fortunato Teho was the foremost expert on all things horticultural in the islands with his newspaper columns, radio shows and television programs. This month we look back on Teho and learn about an unfinished book he wrote that was able to come to life. Story »
By Dr. John Baleix
Journal articles don't usually cite "Seinfeld," but a recent study published in the May edition of Health Affairs mentions a memorable episode that shows how distressed the Elaine character gets when she discovers her doctor has labeled her a "difficult" patient. Story »
Sancho
For Tuesday, May 21, 2013
COURTESY HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY
Sancho is a 1-year-old terrier mix with an irresistible smile. He loves playtime and is a ball of energy! Sancho may have already been adopted, but many other animals are available from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Visit the shelter at 2700 Waialae Ave. where adoptions are now $10 for any animal six months or older.
The Hawaiian Humane Society welcomes questions by e-mail,
hhs@hawaiianhumane.org. Indicate "Pet Ohana" in the subject line. Or, write "Pet Ohana," Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96826.