Keiki Kalikimaka
We are presenting one child-made ornament a day as part of our Keiki Kalikimaka contest, with the winner announced Dec. 24. See rules at staradvertiser.com.
Today’s finalist:
Sarah Dawn Ashford Hangca
Age: 10
School: Lanikai Elementary School
‘Die Hard’ in line for ‘Hana Hou’
Sometimes classic movies just sneak up on you. When "Die Hard" was released in 1988, no one really expected much. After all, it was Bruce Willis’ first outing as an action hero, and the action was set at a corporate Christmas party. But his canny portrayal of an everyman caught in an uncompromising position made "Die Hard" an instant classic and one of the great action movies.
"Die Hard" is back for two screenings as part of Consolidated’s "Hana Hou" retro-movie series, at 7 and 10 p.m. Monday at the Titan XE theater at the Ward 16 complex. Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.fandango.com.
In other Consolidated news, the animated "Pokemon the Movie: White — Victini and Zekrom" will have its second and final screening today (the first screening was Saturday). Here’s a link to the preview in case it’s your cup of preteen anime: www.pokemonthemovie.com/victini/white.
Consolidated has also started an amenity at Ward 16 that offers reserved seating.
It will be available for weekend and holiday screenings, or when the movie is expected to be very popular.
For example, reserved seating is available for "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," both opening Dec. 21. No more waiting in line only to discover that the only seats left are in the front row.
HTY offers classes for aspiring actors
Honolulu Theatre for Youth is building on the success of its popular summer drama program with Primary Players, a new performance program for children age 8 through 12.
The first class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 21, continuing on alternating Saturdays through May 19.
Participants will develop their performance skills with theater games and exercises and learn to become ensemble players, according to a news release. The program will emphasize mastering the creative process and teamwork.
Primary Players will conclude with a performance.
Classes will be held at Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waialae Ave. in Kaimuki. The cost is $300. For information, call 839-9885, ext. 704, or email edadmin@htyweb.org.
Application forms are available at www.htyweb.org.
