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Tue, Feb. 9 - Nia in the Park at Magic Island

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Join lululemon athletica Ala Moana and Nia Oahu for a complimentary fitness class, 'Nia in the Park,' every Tuesday in February at 5:30 p.m. at Magic Island (Ala Moana Beach Park).

Nia, is a Body-Mind-Spirit Fitness Program based on three movement forms: Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts. When combined, these forms deliver a safe and effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Done barefoot and set to inspiring and powerful music, Nia trains you to move consciously and gracefully in your body. You will leave feeling recharged and rejuvenated.

Some of the benefits of Nia include: weight loss and proper weight management improves muscle tone, strength, and increases muscle definition focuses the mind and relieves stress Improves cardiovascular function and endurance Increases flexibility, mobility, agility, and stability alleviates emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and anger-management problems.

This complimentary class is led by Nia certified teachers on Oahu.

For more information, please call (808) 946-7220 or email alamoana-store@lululemon.com.

Tue, Feb. 9 - Kaleidoscope at Thirtyninehotel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Live indie rock/pop music with Boxcar, Amity Street, and Vice Vicarious. 

FREE cover before 9pm, $$5 after.

$$3 Primo and $$5 Stoli

Thirtyninehotel @ 39 N. Hotel street! Chinatown.

Wed, Feb. 10 - The Legends of Ukulele Concert at The Waterfront

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Ukulele Legends in Concert Features

Bill Tapia, Eddie Kamae, and Ohta-san

The Ukulele Legends in Concert at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace on Wednesday February 10, 2010 is appropriately named since it will feature three true Hawaiian treasures and bona fide ukulele legends.   Performing on stage will be the 102 year old ukulele virtuoso Bill Tapia.  He will be joined by 82 year old Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii and 75 year old ukulele perennial Herb “Ohta-san” Ohta.  Together they possess 200+ years of ukulele experience.

This landmark concert brings together three of the living giants of the ukulele in a concert that’s not to be missed by anyone with an affection for this iconic Hawaiian instrument.  It is presented by the Ukulele Foundation of Hawaii and marks the beginning of a four day celebration that ends with the Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park.

This concert is a fundraiser for the Ukulele Foundation in Hawaii whose ultimate mission is to build and maintain a permanent Ukulele Museum here in Hawaii. The Foundation also produces the free annual event, the Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii which is an offshoot of the Ukulele Picnic that has taken place in Tokyo for the past 10 years and draws crowds of over 30,000 people.  Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, the bass player for the Japanese mega group Southern All Stars, has been the driving force behind both the Tokyo event and the Hawaii event and is working toward realizing his dream of seeing an Ukulele Museum in Hawaii become a reality. Mr. Sekiguchi is the events artistic director and will also perform.

Bill Tapia has been entertaining for over 90 years and has built an impressive career as one of the ukulele’s great masters and innovators.  He is often credited as the first musician to play jazz on the ukulele and has performed with names such as Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Hawaiian musicians such as King Bennie Nawahi, Sol Ho‘opi’i, and Andy Iona.   Along the way he has been the inspiration and mentor for subsequent generations of ukulele performers.  For more information and pictures go to http://www.myspace.com/billtapiahawaii

Eddie Kamae is one of those influenced by Tapia and now a living ukulele legend in his own right. He is an ukulele virtuoso, singer and composer and originated unique plucking techniques that forever changed the method of playing the ukulele. After learning to play on a found ukulele in his teens, he gained fame in Hawaii with such groups as Ukulele Rascals and Ray Kinney's Orchestra. With famous slack-key guitarist Gabby Pahinui, he later founded Sons of Hawaii, a now-legendary Hawaiian band that he will be performing with at the concert. He helped make the ukulele a solo and lead instrument rather than an anonymous member of the rhythm section. Over the past 20 years, Kamae has become known as a primary proponent of the 'Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance.' In the last two decades, he and his wife have written directed and produced a catalogue of award winning films featuring Hawaiian music and culture. For more info go to http://www.hawaiianlegacy.com/   for info on video and http://www.mele.com/music/artist/eddie+kamae/ for music and bio

Herb Ohta, the youngster of this group, is the most prolific ukulele artist ever in terms of numbers of recordings and his exploration of a multitude of styles.  For over 50 years Ohta-san has explored the musical possibilities of the ukulele like no other artist and has arguably inspired and influenced more players than any other living ukulele virtuoso.  Not only as a performer but as a teacher he continues to have an incalculable impact on the stature of the instrument worldwide. For more info see http://www.booklineshawaii.com/InvListPage.aspx?Author=Ohta-San

How: Tickets are available at Honolulu Box Office, 550-TIKS (8457) http://honoluluboxoffice.com .    Theatre style seating.  Ticket options include VIP front of stage seating with bento, $$65; rear section general admission seating, $$30  (additional service charges may apply).  Food and drink, with full bar, will be available for purchase.

Thu, Feb. 11 - Murder Mystery Night at Oceans 808 (Ocean Club)

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Don't miss this event next Thursday 2/11 at Barracuda Ultra Lounge in Oceans808! Reservations for groups of 10 will be treated to a complimentary bottle of Champagne and a Sushi Sampler Platter! Call Star at 808/282-4531 or email SpecialEvents@OceansNightclub.com

Complimentary Bottle of Champagne and Sushi Sampler Platter for 10 People! If you're looking for a fun place to have a party/toast/Cocktail swing by Barracuda Ultra Loune in Oceans808 Thursday's after work/evening from 4:30pm to 10pm! Bring at least 10 People in your group and I'll host you a bottle of Champagne and a Sushi Sampler!!!

Actually we're going to do a practice run of a fun club game sweeping asia and the orient called the 'Murder Game' come in early if you want to learn how it goes, our emcee is in from Shanghai and it's going to be a blast! Going to play a full game Thursday the 18th!

Hosted Complimentary Pupu's while they last from 5pm to 6pm!

'We look forward to seeing you every Thursday for Barracuda Ultra Lounge.'

Barracuda Ultra Lounge ~ Every Thursday from 4:30 to 10pm at Oceans 808

Relaxed Dress Code! Pau Hana Attire! 21 or older.

No Cover + Cover is being hosted by http://www.FinerHandbags.com

Open from 430pm a Perfect Pau Hana Place to relax in cool comfort, low volumed ultra lounge, with classic 70's and 80's music with half-priced food menu & sushi bar, $$3 drink specials on cocktails, wine & beer until 8pm with free parking all night.

For the health conscious we have healthy choices! Fruit Drinks, Healthy Pupus and Sushi/Sashimi!!! 

Bachelorette Party? Birthday Party? Retirement Party? Any kind of Party? If you have a special occasion to celebrate on a Thursday, please call Ocean's Event Coordinator, Star Kuaana at (808) 382-4531.

We have special packages to accommodate almost any party and budget requirement. 

Live Aloha,

Co-Hosts: Susan Ishihara and Paul Klink

Thu, Feb. 11 - Dr. William Tiller -'What The Bleep Do We Know!?' at University of Hawaii: Spalding Auditorum

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

An Evening With Dr. Tiller from the movie 'What The Bleep Do You Know?'
Thursday February 11th 6-8:30PM

Weekend Workshop
Saturday February 13th 9AM to 6PM
Sunday February 14th 9AM to 3:30PM

Showing of 'What The Bleep Do You Know?' movie
Sunday February 7th 2-4PM

All events at UH/Spaulding Auditorium

Dr. Tiller is described as 'one of the most brilliant scientists the world has known.'
You may have seen him in theWHAT THE BLEEP films.
He researches subtle energies: those energies beyond those presently acknowledged in physics.  His research
has proven that human intention can alter what we call 'physical realtity'.

www.tillerfoundation.org

For more information:

www.hawaiiwellnessmagazine.com

Thu, Feb. 11 - Addicts Of The Runway at Apartm3nt (Apartment 3)

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Project Runway Viewing Party and Beauty Bar!! Every Thursday at Apartment3 from 6:30PM. Go to the Project Runway page on Hawaii RED Magazine.

Thu, Feb. 11 - Bon Jovi at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

BON JOVI
MAKES LONG AWAITED RETURN TO HONOLULU
AFTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES
TWO CONCERTS AT BLAISDELL ARENA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

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Tickets On Sale This Saturday, December 12th at 9AM
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Honolulu – December 8, 2009 – Bon Jovi will make a highly anticipated return to Honolulu to perform
two back-to-back concerts on Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th, 2010.

Presented by AEG Live and Tom Moffatt, these two long-awaited concerts mark the first time since 1989 that Bon Jovi has performed at Blaisdell Arena. The shows come hot on the heels of Bon Jovi’s 11th studio album

THE CIRCLE--released November 10th—which promptly sailed into the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, December 12th at 9:00AM and can be purchased at the Blaisdell Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000,Ticketmaster Express at 866-448-7849 (automated only self service line) or online at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change. Log on to www.bonjovi.com for the most up to date concert and ticket on-sale information.

The new album's success--which includes #1 chart debuts in Japan, Canada and Germany, and a #2 debut in the UK--is fueled by the band's current worldwide single, “We Weren't Born to Follow.“ Bon Jovi performed the song live at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on November 9th, at the gala 20th Anniversary commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. “We Weren't Born to Follow“ has reached the Top
10 at Hot AC radio formats, and the video has scored a spot on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown for several weeks.

Bon Jovi will spend much of the next two years on the road, performing 135 shows in 30 countries. Following in the footsteps of their hugely successful “Lost Highway Tour—Billboard’s #1 top-grossing tour of 2008—Bon Jovi will draw fans around the world into The Circle, with a residency at London’s O2 Arena in June 2010 before returning to America in the fall for an additional nationwide leg, and further dates well into 2011.

Fri, Feb. 12 - The Sweet Side of Kupu at Pearl Ultralounge

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Aloha,

  Come enjoy a fabulous evening of sweet treats and entertainment down at Pearl in Ala Moana.

All proceeds go towards our youth programs.

To buy tickets now please go to:

sites.google.com/a/kupuhawaii.org/kupu

We hope to see you there! 

Sat, Feb. 13 - 2nd Annual Ukulele Picnic at Kakaako Waterfront Park

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CAMERA OBSCURA’S BATCAVE Presents

THE VAMPIRES BALL

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010

9pm – 2am

LOFT (115 N. Hotel St)

$$10

21+

 

DJs Nocturna, Modboy and Shadowfaxxx

 

For more information, log on to:

www.djnocturna.com

www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura

www.myspace.com/djnocturna

 

VAMPIRES DO EXIST ….

There is a vampire among us lurking in the dark….from bats to psychics…on Saturday, February 13, 2010, the eve of Valentine’s Day and at the strike of midnight, hail dark children of the night for the Second Annual Vampires Ball !

 

Prizes and giveaways to the most creative vampire and the best vampire bite. How  would the great Count Dracula bite his victims if he could do it now? How would She bite you if you allowed her to?

 

A photo session of darkness will be provided by Digital Studio Works for only $$10, in a seductive sitting position or in any dramatic pose of your kinky inclination.  Reveal it all !

 

Spinning on the decks are DJs Nocturna, Modboy and Shadowfaxxx..spinning  til…well…before the sun rises. Then the coffins sleep..

 

Hope to see your there !

 

DJ Nocturna

 

Sat, Feb. 13 - One-Off Party at Red Lion Unversity

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Live music that WILL change dramatically in genre. The point of this show is to feature bands who are uniquely one-off. 

Disaster Kit (indie rock/other)

Linus (rock)

Amarnha (melodic metal)

Pimpbot (ska, rock, reggae)

$$5 cover includes a FREE well or draft drink ticket.

Food available all night long.

Pool tables and dart boards, TVs everywhere showcasing different sports, 2 story-bar.

Sat, Feb. 13 - Space Truckin' at Thirtyninehotel

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Space Truckin' Valentine's day Edition..

with DJ Thomas of rub n tug & wicked crew

that's right! Space Truckin's is back again this FEB. 13th for a special v-day edition! remember how much fun you had last one with James Murphy of LCD soundsystem? This one is gonna be just like that or even MORE!!!

DJ Thomas of Cambridge, England. loverman #1. now in Brooklyn. He will rock you. Let's live! how about it? We'll dance aurora borealis. We're space truckin' round the stars. Come on...Come on!! Let's go Space Truckin'!

Sat, Feb. 13 - SilkyLove.net at Pipeline Cafe

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

2nd Annual Valentines Celebration.

16+ (must have valid ID). 3 rooms of Music. 21+ express lane. 3 21+ area's. 

featuring: Richard Vission, Thee-O, G-Spot and more. 

for complete info go to www.silkylove.net

Sun, Feb. 14 - Shakespeare on Sunday Reading Group at Academy of Film and TV

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

THE Lovers for Valentine's Day are

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

The great lovers after the death of Julius Caesar find their love cannot change the world, but their deaths make a huge change in the politics and events of the world!

Mon, Feb. 15 - Harmony Shout-Out at Fleet Reserve Association

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In the spirit of the recent National Sing-Off, come join the Honolulu Blend Show Chorus sing a capella...Real Women, Real Harmony, Real Fun.

Tue, Feb. 16 - The Art of Yoga at Contemporary Museum

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu partners with lululemon athletica Ala Moana to bring you 'The Art of Yoga.' Stretch your mind, body, and soul at this yoga class on Tuesday, February 16 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16 at 2 p.m. on the expansive lawns of Nu`umealani (Heavenly Terraces) at the Contemporary Museum, Honolulu.

Nu`umealani was designed to serve as a retreat for meditation and a special place to experience the power and harmony of nature. This is the first time the museum will open its doors for a yoga class, so be sure take advantage of the breath-taking views of Honolulu while finding your bliss as you flow under the sun.

This Vinyasa Flow yoga class will led by lululemon athletica Ambassador Kate Baldwin of True Union. Mats provided by lululemon athletica Ala Moana (http://www.lululemon.com/honolulu/alamoanacenter). For more information on Kate Baldwin, please visit http://www.trueunion.org.

Each class will be $$10 for members, $$12 for non-members. Please call (808) 237-5217 to reserve your spot as space is limited. All proceeds will go directly to The Contemporary Museum, a non-profit organization.

Tue, Feb. 16 - Mardi Gras at Oceans 808 (Ocean Club)

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Bourbon Street Style!

featuring:

-UH Warrior Dancers

-Gogo Dancers

-Face Painting

-Costume Contest

-Over $$2000 in Prizes

Fri, Feb. 19 - Breath of Fire and Pacific Roller Derby at Mercury Bar

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hawaii Pacific Roller Derby Presents: Pajama Party!

It's time to rock your silk pj's and support the HPRD All-Stars as they raise money to represent Hawaii in the Wild West Showdown roller derby tournament in Washington. Join us for live music by Breath of Fire, a pajama contest, pillow fights, and dancing all night long!

Friday, February 19

Mercury Bar

9pm/$$5/21+

Sat, Feb. 20 - Zodiac at Level 4

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

'ZODIAC' at Level 4!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Doors open at 10:30pm

(NO COVER CHARGE until 11:30pm)

January's party... Celebrating The Sexy Capricorns and Aquarians!

Hot DJ's, Great Drink/ Bottle Service Specials!

Vacations Hawaii Las Vegas Trip for 2 Giveaway, BON JOVI AND BRIAN McKNIGHT Concert Ticket/ Platinum Limousine Package Giveaways, Suntime Tanning Salon Gift Certificates, Hot CD Mixes, T-Shirts, and more!!

Confirm HNLnow Guestlist - $$5 VIP Access!

Wed, Feb. 24 - OTS THE MUSICAL at TAG - The Actors' Group

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Honolulu, HI--

 

Hawaii’s only alternative improv group On the Spot returns to The Actors Group stage to perform their critically acclaim improvised format “OTS: THE MUSICAL” exclusively for TAG’s Dark Night series. Veterans of the national improv scene, On the Spot will spontaneously create not one but two completely improvised musicals. In the first act the group will improvised a Broadway style musical in the tradition of Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.  In the second act the group will perform a Rock and Roll Musical in the style of Rocky Horror and Rent. 

“OTS: THE MUSICAL” celebrates everything we love about Musical Theater from the Big over the top musical numbers to the poignant emotional moments in which a character can only express in song, OTS: the Musical captures it all. Performing is Jordan Savusa, Rod Cachola, Alissa Joy Lee, Garrick Paikai, and musical improviser Art Koshi.

            “OTS: THE MUSICAL,” plays Wednesday, February 24, and March 3 at 7:30pm at TAG – The Actors’ Group 1116 Smith Street Second Floor of the Joseph P. Mendonca Building. Tickets at $$10 dollars and are available at the door one hour before show time. For advance ticket please call TAG at (808) 722-6941

TAG Presents – OTS THE MUSICAL.

 

When: February 24, and March 3, 2010

Where: TAG – The Actors’ Group, 1116 Smith Street.

Time: Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.

Cost: $$10 at the door. For advance tickets call TAG at (808) 722-6941

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Thu, Feb. 25 - HNL 2010 at Hope Chapel West Ohau

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Equipping and Empowering Servants to Become Leaders and Leaders to Become Servant Hearted. HNL 2010 will be another power packed conference that will keep you on the edge of your seat! As we work together to advance His kingdom, we would like invite you to HNL 2010. HNL is designed to help the local church take their influence to another level by equipping them for the cause of Christ. We have best-selling author and one of the worlds most popular conference speaker’s, John Bevere. Another line up of speaker’s at HNL 2010 will certainly take you to the ”next level”! Sign up TODAY for the discounted price of $$50, and an oppurtunity to enter a drawing for an Ipod Touch (offer ends Jan.15th). Check out our website for complete information and to register at www.hnlconference.com. Mark your calendars for HNL 2010!

Fri, Feb. 26 - Bobby Lee at Pipeline Cafe

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Bobby Lee from MAD TV stand up show

Sat, Feb. 27 - Hawaiian Slack Key & American Fingerstyle Guitar at HPR Atherton Studio

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ACOUSTIC EXCELLENCE!

Chris Yeaton, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

 

Adam Werner, Steel String & Harp

Guitar

“ . . .  Chris is Innovative and refreshing . . .”   ~ Keola Beamer

 “There's assurance and invention in Yeaton's strumming; he's learned well and carries the tradition with dignity. Yeaton's got a Hawaiian soul and is one to watch. In time, he should be right up there with his mentors.'

                                                       ~Wayne Harada Honolulu Advertiser

 

 “Chris Yeaton & Keola Beamer are truly world music treasures and a constant inspiration to lovers of Ki Ho 'alu everywhere . . .” ~ Mark Haselfeld

 “Adam Werner is a marvelous technician who requires more of himself than simple gymnastics. His music is both impressive technically and emotionally vocative.”   ~Will Ackerman

“Adam does a great job of re-creating the feel of the classic Windham Hill recordings and adds a few twists of his own.”    

-Michael Manring

 

Hawaii born, Chris Yeaton, draws from a lineage of great Hawaiian Slack Key tradition. His musical inspiration and journey began with one of Hawaii's most celebrated musicians, Master Slack Key guitarist Keola Beamer, and continued with Big Island Slack Key master John Keawe. Along with traditional Slack Key pieces he incorporates a blend of contemporary Fingerstyle into his playing, drawing from other renowned artists such as, William Ackerman, Alex de Grassi, Michael Hedges, William Coulter, & Peppino D’Agostino. Yeaton’s is a unique style of beautiful and progressive Slack Key. His 2^nd album “Ho’o Pa’a, The Stand” was released in January of 2006. Chris Yeaton has toured nationally with guitar masters Keola Beamer and John Keawe. Yeaton also credits Gordon Rowland, Adam Werner, Patrick Landeza, & Brian Vasquez, as musical inspirations and teachers.

Yeaton continues to tour and shares musical venues and experiences with other musicians through the Woodsong Acoustics Group. (www.woodsongacoustics.com)

 Adam Werner is a solo acoustic guitarist with an interest in unconventional techniques, styles and applications to fingerstyle guitar playing. His first album, “Apprentice of a Dead Man was followed by his debut label release, 'Signatures,' a 2008 Grammy Awards contender for Best New Age album, and has become a new addition to solo acoustic guitar. Merging the traditions of finger-style techniques with provocative percussive elements adds extra flavor to this music. A touch of electric bass, masterfully created by Kentaro Otsuka, is featured on this album. Adam has also produced “Woodsongs: An Acoustic Guitar Collection”, which is a 17 track guitar album of previously unreleased music from artists, such as: Will Ackerman, Alex de Grassi, Preston Reed, William Coulter, John Keawe as well as, Chris Yeaton, Michael Hewett, Scott Burwell, Dylan Schorer, Rudy Perrone, Robert Walling, and many others!  This is an album NOT to be missed. Adam has performed with such people as Alex de Grassi, Michael Manring, William Coulter, Hawaiian Slack-Key Master John Keawe and Antonio Calogero. 

Sat, Feb. 27 - 80s Pop Muzik at Bar 35

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

DJ Modboy & DJ Nocturna present
80s POP MUZIK

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
9pm – 2am
BAR 35 ( 35 North Hotel St)
$$5
21+

For more information, log on to:

Facebook: 80s Pop Muzik
www.djnocturna.com
modboy@hawaii.rr.com
www.myspace.com/djnocturna

A new monthly dance event Called “80s POP MUZIK ” will launch its FIRST NIGHT on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010 with DJ Nocturna and
DJ Modboy spinning the best of 80s music from New Wave, Synthpop, 80s R&B, Big hair/rock 80s, and Pop 80s. A special fashion show will feature fashions from the Butik and Kazu Couture. Hair and makeup by Pynk and Kissa Salon. There will also be a special 80s performance by dancer/singer extraordinaire Willow Chang.

Special Thank You to photographer, Zarli Win

Kazu Couture (Pearlridge Center-Uptown) (808) 488-2277
www.kazucouture.com

The Butik (1067 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite A-3 ) (808) 593-4484
http://www.thebutik.com/

Kissa Salon (1347 Kapiolani Blvd) (808) 947-9955

PYNK (40 N. Hotel St) www.pynkinc.com (808) 225-6307

Honolulu’s top fashion models will grace the catwalk such as Caleb Shinobi, Clea Saldania-Rountree, Sasha Capone, Michael Crompton, Bobbi Echo,
Karolina Sankiewicz, Jaime Pua Chang, Kat Mendez, Ashley Cornelio, Mayo Christi and more still to confirm.

Pop Culture rode the waves of great change. The 1980s or simply the “Eighties” was a decade of change, a period of social, economic and general change as wealth and production migrated to newly industrializing economies. The decade began with an anti-disco backlash in the US. 80s music was characterized by the widespread use of synthesizers and keyboards. In December 8, 1980 John Lennon was shot outside of his home in New York City, MTV was launched in 1981 in the US and music video became a huge effect on the record industry as New Wave and Synthpop music became a popular phenomena throughout the decade, especially in the early and mid eighties. We also saw the marriage of the Decade when in 1981 the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place at Buckingham Palace in London.

It was also the age of video games such as Pac-Mac, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelga, Tetris and more. It was the beginning of the New Romantic Movement and signature fashion trends emerged. Fashions were loud, stylish and both men and women sported big hair. The 1980s was a decade when perms, mullets, leggings, acid wash jeans, Members Only jackets, Crayons, Jellies, Doc Martins shoes, shoulder pads, headbands, Ray Ban sunglasses, among others became fashionable.

80s POP MUZIK, a dance and music event put together by DJ Modboy and DJ Nocturna will be held every last Saturday of the month at Bar 35 (35 N. Hotel St) with different Guest DJs every month to spin 80s music and various 80s theme.

Thank you !
Nocturna

Sun, Feb. 28 - FLOW Screening at Baby aWEARness

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

FLOW: For Love of Water, is an eye-opening documentary about the global issues facing our most important and valuable natural resource.
Learn what is happening to our water from agricultural and pharmaceutical pollution, how corporations are privatizing our natural resource, and what is happening (and more importantly, not happening) in the bottled water industry.

This free film screening will show how you can help, take action or just be informed. We will also have Q&A with local speakers and tips on water conservation.

This is a Bottled Water Free event. Reusable water bottles are welcome. Filtered tap water and snacks will be available.

**Due to limited seating please RSVP at FlowScreening@gmail.com

Fri, Mar. 5 - Reel Big Fish | Ska at Pipeline Cafe

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Reel Big Fish returns to the islands for another festive live rock and ska show!

Pipeline Cafe plays host to these guys yet again.

Advance tickets available via Groovetickets.com

Sun, Mar. 7 - Pink Martini at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

“PINK MARTINI”

THE 12-PIECE VINTAGE CHIC ORCHESTRA TO DEBUT IN HONOLULU 

Sunday, March 7, 2010 - Blaisdell Concert Hall

7PM

 

“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure… if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”

 Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader/pianist

 

HONOLULU – The eclectic “little orchestra,” better known as Pink Martini, will be making their first appearance in Honolulu, Hawaii on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. 

Founded by classically trained pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale in 1994, the Portland, Oregon-based orchestra has performed its diverse repertoire on concert stages throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, including Carnegie Hall (two sold-out concerts) and the Walt Disney Concert Hall during its grand opening celebration.  The band's fresh sound – a blend of golden-era Hollywood melodies, multilingual lyrics, and diverse rhythm patterns – is achieved through its masterful use of a wild array of instruments interwoven with the intoxicating lilts of lead vocalist China Forbes.  The internationally acclaimed ensemble has four albums to its credit, including Amazon No. 1 bestseller 'Hang On Little Tomato.'

Pink Martini’s unique style of music has been used in films like “Hitch,” “Nurse Betty,” and “In The Cut,” and in numerous television shows including “The Sopranos,” “The West Wing,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Weeds,” “Samantha Who,” “CSI New York,” and “Nip/Tuck.”  Many of their songs are also part of successful compilations including those by Starbucks, Bergdorf Goodman, Buddha Bar, Hotel Costes, Nordstrom, Christian Lacroix, Falçonnable, Williams-Sonoma and West Elm, as well as featured in numerous soundtrack albums.

For their Honolulu debut, Pink Martini celebrates the success of its fourth studio album – Splendor In The Grass – that encapsulates the band’s history and spirit of global collaboration and inclusivity.  Comprised of nine original songs and four covers (with songs in English, Neapolitan, Italian, French and Spanish), Splendor In The Grass was recorded in the band’s hometown of Portland, Oregon and produced by bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale and longtime collaborator and muse Alex Marashian—a college cohort of Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes.

Sat, Mar. 13 - Tropical Jam 5 at Waimea Valley Audubon Center

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Tropical Jam 5

 

Saturday March 13, 2010
Pikake Pavilion at Waimea Valley
North Shore, Oahu 
Doors at 7:00 pm

 

Chris Berry http://www.myspace.com/chrisberryandpanjea 2009 Grammy Award Winner

Michael Kang http://www.stringcheeseincident.com

Bill Kruetzman http://www.billkreutzmann.com/   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee with Grateful Dead
Steve Kimock http://www.kimock.com/ 
Bobby Vega www.myspace.com/bobbyvegabassman

Tickets available online at www.HonoluluBoxOffice.com OR in person at:

North Shore Smoke Shop in Haleiwa
Hungry Ear in Kailua

Hawaii’s Natural High in Waikiki

 

Below is brief info on all of theses amazing artists!
 

With this ALL STAR line-up, March 13 may well be THE BEST night of music we see all year. 

***Chris Berry & Michael Kang***

'Chris Berry picked up where Paul Simon left off,' says Michael Kang, violinist and mandolin-player for The String Cheese Incident. 'Chris' music glides across all racial and ethnic lines making everyone feel at home within the music. The conscious lyrics are a road map for humanity and Chris is one of the few people able to carry this message to a wide audience.'  In 2009, The Chris Berry Trio won Best Electronica/Dance Album at the 51st annual Grammy Awards

Berry's story 'sounds like it was written by a Hollywood script writer' (Steve Leggett, All Music Guide). Maybe that is because it is hard to believe that a California White boy moved to Africa, became a spirit caller, won a Grammy award, went on to sell over a million records in Southern Africa, where he still sells out stadiums. Now he is positioned to do the same in America.

After over a decade living in Africa, Berry has now settled back in America following the edict given to him by African ancestor spirits to make a difference here, launching a slew of new activities to convey his message of justice and peace. His renewed American mission launches when Chris Berry and his band Panjea release Dancemakers, on Wrasse Records on April 18, 2006. Panjea's Inclusion of String Cheese's Michael Kang for new collaborations, has created quite a buzz in the World Music and Jamband scene fusing the two genres and exposing hundreds of thousands of listeners to a fresh new sound. They have recorded a new album 'Find A Way' possibly their best and it will be released late 2009!!

Berry's fascination of Zimbabwean mbira (thumb piano) music eventually lured him to Harare, where he settled and studied under legendary mbira master Monderek Muchena for ten years. During that time, Berry put together his band Panjea, whose pioneering blend of indigenous music, dance hall, and hip-hop earned platinum album sales throughout Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and beyond.

While studying in Zimbabwe, Berry became one of the first Westerners to be accepted among the elder mbira masters as one of their own. 'I played for a lot of ceremonies where people would become possessed,' said Berry. 'Some of the old ancestors who came back spoke to me through these people: 'What are you doing here? There are lots of misguided people, lost and confused people, in your country. They're killing each other there. It's time for you to take what you've learned and bring it to your own country because they need it more than we need it here. That's your job. You're the bridge maker.'' And so back on his native soil we find him today, preaching an uplifting transcontinental message of hope to contagious, dance beats based in the Zimbabwean mbira and sacred Congolese ngoma drum rhythms. Berry has been deemed a master of both mbira and ngoma drum, earning the title of gwenyambira ('one whose music calls the spirits'), a distinction reserved only for those who have achieved the highest fusion of the technical and the magical in music from the elder with whom he lived and studied during his years abroad.

Michael Kang grew up as a true world citizen. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Michael or Hyung Joon (his given Korean name) criss crossed the globe, living in 6 different countries before settling into life in the United States. Arriving in the bay area in his teens, Michael was drawn to the sounds of San Francisco through the musical offerings of bands such as the Grateful Dead and Santana. During this time, Michael was also developing his skills as a violinist, an instrument he had picked up along the way. As a member of the Tamalpais High Orchestra and various youth orchestras in Marin County, Kang got his first taste of performing in large ensembles.

Eventually, Michael ended up at UC Berkeley where his love for outdoor activities like skiing and climbing fueled his appetite for environmental studies. His love for wide open spaces also led to numerous visits to Alaska, where Michael studied natural history and also rekindled his interest in the fiddle and mandolin. Figuring it was a great way to get into bars without a valid id, Michael got his first taste of playing club gigs with local musicians.

Playing music by night and skiing during the day was the norm when Kang moved to Colorado in 1992. An epic winter of powder ensued as well as the first apres ski gigs with his eventual musical compadres, The String Cheese Incident. Sixteen years and some 1500 shows later, Michael Kang and SCI has developed a distinct niche for themselves in the music industry. Having performed at many of the most renowned venues and festivals worldwide, Kang has become one of the few musicians to have cultivated his sound using an electric octave mandolin and violin as SCI developed their eclectic blend of bluegrass, rock, jazz, african and latin world fusion.

A chance meeting with Chris Berry in an airport in 2005 eventually led to subsequent journeys to Africa to get a first hand taste of African musical traditions. Having travelled and performed with Chris in South Africa, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Mali and Senegal, the two developed an intimate musical rapport that has led to Michael becoming a member of Panjea in 2007.

Michael has most recently expanded his horizons into global environmental advocacy through his work with Our Future Now, a group he co-founded in 2006. Seeing that the world's greatest challenges also provide room for equally grand solutions, Michael has dedicated himself to being a part of the solution whether it be through music, community development or environmental advocacy.

***Bill Kruetzman***

Kreutzmann started playing drums at the age of 13, despite having been told by his sixth grade music teacher that he couldn't keep a beat. As a teenager, he met Aldous Huxley at his high school, who encouraged him in his drumming. At the end of 1964 he co-founded the band The Warlocks, along with Phil Lesh, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan. Their first real gig was May 5, 1965, two days before Kreutzmann's nineteenth birthday. During the band's early days, Kreutzmann sometimes used a fake draft card with the name 'Bill Sommers' to be admitted to bars where the band was playing, since he was underage.^[2] In November 1965, the Warlocks became the Grateful Dead. Meeting fellow percussionist Mickey Hart in the fall of 1967 would have a big impact on Kreutzmann's career. Hart soon joined the Dead, making it one of the first (and few) rock bands to feature two drummers. The two percussionists' remarkable cohesion, synchronicity, and driving power became a hallmark of the Grateful Dead sound, and earned them the nickname 'the Rhythm Devils'. Their lengthy drum duets were a feature of nearly every show from 1978–1995, and are documented in a number of recordings by the band.^[3] Kreutzmann remained with the Grateful Dead until its dissolution following the passing of Garcia in 1995, making him one of four members to play at every one of the band's 2,300 shows, along with Garcia, Weir and Lesh.

***Steve Kimock***

With the Grateful Dead

Kimock has toured and recorded with many Grateful Dead-themed bands, including Keith and Donna Godchaux's Heart of Gold Band (1979-80), Bob Weir's Kingfish (1986), Merl Saunders and the Rainforest Band (1990-91), Vince Welnick's Missing Man Formation (1996-97), Phil Lesh and Friends (1998-99),^[9] and The Other Ones (1998–2000).^[10] He was also a member of the Rhythm Devils in 2006, a supergroup formed by Grateful Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, also featuring Mike Gordon of Phish. In July 2007, Kimock was asked to join Bob Weir's RatDog, filling in for Mark Karan, who was undergoing treatment for cancer of the throat.

In addition to those affiliations, Kimock also toured and recorded with Jerry Joseph’s Little Women (1988), with Henry Kaiser and Freddy Roulette as The Psychedelic Guitar Circus (1993) and Steve Kimock & Friends (early 90s). There is no definitive list of Kimock's collaborative efforts. A seminal version of 'It's Up To you' appears on 'Everybody Slides' (1996). In 2001, he recorded with Pete Sears on his album The Long Haul. Kimock has also been featured on the two most recent recordings by Bruce Hornsby ('Big Swing Face' and 'Here Comes the Noisemakers'), and toured as featured guitarist with Bruce Hornsby and his band in the fall of 2002.

Steve Kimock Band (SKB) was Kimock’s primary musical focus from 2000-2006, while he continued to play other outlets such as acoustic performances that allowed him to play some of his favorite and diverse instruments publicly, including custom guitars, vintage lap steels and arch tops, Hawaiian guitars and even an octave mandolin. These special performances continue to offer Kimock the opportunity to connect with his folk roots and with old musical friends.

Kimock launched his new band, Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, in 2009. The band features Melvin Seals on B-3 organ and Kimock's son John Morgan Kimock on drums.

Early Kimock

… In the mid 1970s, Kimock moved from Pennsylvania to the San Francisco Bay Area to play guitar with the folk-rock group The Goodman Brothers. In 1979, after a stint with Martin Fierro in the salsa band the Underdogs, Kimock joined the Heart of Gold Band featuring Keith & Donna Godchaux and drummer Greg Anton. In 1984, along with Anton,and John Cipollina formerly of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Kimock co-founded the psychedelic rock ensemble Zero, through which he became known nationally.^[5][6][7][8]

In January 1998, Kimock along with Zero band mate Bobby Vega, joined with Frank Zappa alumnus Ray White and drummer Alan Hertz to form the band KVHW. This band toured nationally until their December 1999 breakup.

In February 2000, Kimock formed the Steve Kimock Band. In November 2000, Grammy-award winning drummer Rodney Holmes joined the band.

***Bobby Vega***

Born in San Francisco, bassist Bobby Vega has significantly contributed to the city’s rich musical heritage, and his resumé reads like a who’s who of Bay Area rock, soul, funk, and world music. He’s a master of pickstyle funk, a tone connoisseur, a professor of the groove, and one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet.

Bobby began his professional career at age 15 with Bo Diddley, but he attained widespread attention as a 16-year-old for his distinctive picked and muted bass line on Sly Stone’s “I Get High On You” (from Sly’s 1975 album High On You). Since then, he has contributed his soulful feel and incredibly dynamic playing to a long list of world-class artists, including:

Billy Preston, Booker T. , Paul Butterfield, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Santana, Tower of Power (filling in on 40 shows for Rocco Prestia in 2001), Etta James, Zigaboo Modeliste, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship, Babatunde Olatunji, Kitaro, Ronnie Laws, Hubert Laws, Lee Oskar, Melvin Seals, Cold Blood.

In addition to his stellar career as a sideman, Bobby has been a member and co-founder of several of the Bay Area’s finest all-star collaborations, including Zero, KVHW, the Avalon All-stars, and Don’t Push the Clown; he continues to work with Zero/KVHW guitarist Steve Kimock in various situations. Bobby’s 1997 solo album Down the Road—with special guest performances by the Turtle Island String Quartet, Tower of Power drummer David Garibaldi, and legendary percussionist Airto Moreira—is a showcase for his diverse compositional, harmonic, and rhythmic chops.

Sun, Apr. 18 - 19th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk at Kapiolani Park

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Help fight AIDS in Hawaii by participating in the 19th annual Honolulu AIDS Walk, a benefit for Life Foundation.
Great prizes for top fundraisers and best costumes, plus entertainment, food and a kid zone!
The walk is an easy 5k around Kapiolani Park on Sunday, April 18, 2910 from 8am to 12pm.
Form a team with friends or co-workers today! Register online at www.honoluluaidswalk.org or call 521-AIDS

Fri, Apr. 23 - Kokua Festival at Waikiki Shell

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Kokua Festival 2010

Feb 04, 2010 04:01 PM

Watch the OFFICIAL video announcement for Kokua Festival April 23rd and 24th, 2010 on YouTube.com/KokuaHawaiiOfficial. This year’s lineup features Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley (solo acoustic), Taj Mahal, Jake Shimabukuro and Anuhea. Tickets for Hawaii residents will be available February 20th and general tickets will be available February 21st.

Kokua music festival is a benefit concert for the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaii.