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On the Scene with Angela Lee
Born in Vancouver, Canada, to parents active in martial arts, Angela Lee was already following in their footsteps when they brought the family to Hawaii several years later. Read more
Born in Vancouver, Canada, to parents active in martial arts, Angela Lee was already following in their footsteps when they brought the family to Hawaii several years later. Read more
Kevan Scott has contributed to Hawaii’s arts and entertainment scene as a journalist, a gofer for famed entertainment entrepreneur John F. Leonard, a radio show host and a niche-market concert promoter. Read more
After 18 years managing Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College and producing shows there, Tom Holowach, 68, is retiring effective Feb. 28. Read more
The youthful-looking, 54-year-old entrepreneur currently lives in Singapore but passed through Honolulu earlier this month. Read more
Chev-Vaughn Lum is making his debut as a leading man, starring as Princeton opposite Jody Bill as Kate Monster, in Manoa Valley Theatre’s production of “Avenue Q,” which runs through Feb. 10. Read more
Kurt Kaminaka recently completed work on his first film, “Tales of the Circle Keys,” about a writer who becomes obsessed with a character he created while writing the screenplay for his first film. Read more
Comedienne Cathy Tanaka, 39, opened for Andy Bumatai’s 65th-birthday show at the Blue Note Hawaii last month. Read more
Friston Ho‘okano got into theater on a dare, found that he enjoyed acting, and became a familiar face on the local stage. Read more
Norm Winter was 15 and living in Los Angeles when he started buying and selling used records. It was the start of a career that has included retail record sales, wholesaling and broadcasting. Read more
Alan Wu was 9 and spoke no English when his family came to Hawaii from Taiwan. He now co-owns Doctors of Waikiki, an urgent care facility in the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Read more
Mpho Moloi Ernst, 24, was born after apartheid ended in 1994, but the legal system of strict racial segregation that divided South Africans by skin color is part of her heritage. Read more
In the 58 years since William Robinson Jr., had his first hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart — a million-seller titled “Shop Around”— the man known to millions of fans around the world as “Smokey” has been one of most important figures in contemporary American music. Read more
The past year has been a big one for Jonah Ray, Kailua-born star of Joel Hodgson’s reboot of the cult TV series, “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” Read more
The possibility that Hurricane Lane might devastate Honolulu didn’t keep Engelbert Humperdinck, 82, from appearing as promised for two shows at the Hawaii Theatre in August. Read more
When Kapono Na‘ili‘ili is on stage with Moses Goods in Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s production of “Paniolo: Stories and Songs from the Hawaiian Cowboy,” he’s drawing on personal experience. Read more
Chloe Aquino, 20, was born and raised in Kailua and is majoring in psychology at Argosy University while also working on her next CD single. She also recently donated her time as a model for a calendar sold to support breast-cancer awareness. Read more
Wesley Fong retired from the Army Reserve in 1995 with the rank of colonel but is still active in military affairs. He’s taking another group of retired generals and admirals to the People’s Republic of China in November. Read more
Jack Law is working on plans for a memorial observance for Eaton “Bob” Magoon, who died last month in California. He is also a major sponsor of this year’s Honolulu Pride events, which include the Honolulu Pride Parade Saturday in Waikiki. Read more
Hawaii will see 13-year-old Moanalua Middle School Kacie Teruya debuts on the premiere season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior” on Universal Kids next weekeend. Read more
Jeannette Trevias returns as the headliner Monday at Blue Note Hawaii. Read more
Texas-born Dita Holifield will introduce a second Salem Media country music station. She calls it “Real Country.” Read more