Thursday, September 02, 2010
TGIF
Owl City flies in
Solo artist Adam Young stays low key and appreciative of his success
Sat., August 28As Owl City, Adam Young weaves comforting, billowy nests of dream-pop tunes. Last year the solo artist's breakout single, "Fireflies," almost made him a star ... almost, because the Minnesotan's quiet demeanor keeps him a relatively anonymous personality despite the success. Story »
It's all Greek to Oahu
Sat. & Sun., August 28-29Greek Festival co-chairman Austin Vali wears more than one hat. On the day we checked in with him, he was planning to work with the cleaning crew at McCoy Pavilion, prepping for the onslaught of people who will deluge the gathering place tomorrow. Story »
China's golden youth
Fri., August 27Imagine a Juilliard Institute, a "Fame" school and perhaps a Bela Karolyi Gymnastics Institute rolled into one, and you might have the equivalent of the Shanghai Children's Palace. Story »
Ghosts of Chinatown's past
The Chinatown fire of Jan. 20, 1900, dislocated 4,000 people, destroyed 38 blocks of downtown Honolulu, and left nothing standing but Kaumakapili Church, the structure that fused the conflagration, and the building that housed the firefighters who lost control of the blaze. Story »
The Aloha Festivals get a start
Fri., August 27; Next Week Thu.+The Aloha Festivals kick off this week with a block party that will give an advance taste of the music and celebratory spirit that infuses this annual event. Story »
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Nightclubs
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At the Movies
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Duke's legend lives on
Fri. & Sat., August 27-28Duke's OceanFest celebrates the 120th anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku's birth, and the vast contributions he made to ocean sports in Hawaii and around the world during his travels as a surfer, Olympic gold medal swimmer, Hollywood actor and ambassador of aloha. Story »
TAG makes the right move
Fri., August 27; Next Week Thu.+Opening night is always exciting, but with The Actors' Group's season-opening production of "Duets" this evening, TAG is celebrating the official opening of its new theater as well. Story »
Heavy metal mockery
Wed., September 1Brian Posehn is built for comedy — by which I mean the guy, with his beer belly and bulbous nose, pale skin and balding head, looks like he better be funny, or some jerk's going to kick sand in his face. Story »
IN THE MIX
Mixing a winner
A lot of people in Honolulu don't realize — or simply take it for granted — that we have some of the most talented young adults working among us. Story »
PAU HANA PATROL
Second rate in Second City
For the past 10 years or so, I've listened to developers and planners talk about how Kapolei could be the epicenter of business and entertainment for Oahu. Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against Kapolei, but there really isn't much of a comparison. Story »
QUICK BITES
Quick Bites
Dixie Grill restaurant marks its 10th year with a Crab Fest all September while an enhanced breakfast menu offers new options to the traditional taco at Maui Tacos. Story »
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