3 new music releases to listen to right now
This week’s batch of Big Island music includes singles from Sarah Bethany, Kelly Hyde, and a full album from The Red Water Trio. All tracks are available to enjoy now on streaming platforms like Spotify.
Film bares disputes behind construction of 9/11 museum
NEW YORK — A new film reveals and renews the tensions that went into creating the Sept. 11 museum beneath the memorial waterfalls and reflecting pool at the World Trade Center.
Harbor Gallery announces wood show winners
Woodturner Craig Nichols recently received Harbor Gallery’s Summer Wood Show top honor.
A&E Wrap-Up: August 13, 2021
Blue Sea Artisans honoring Felicia Fry during August
In ‘Homeroom,’ an unprecedent school year caught on film
NEW YORK — Oakland filmmaker Peter Nicks had already made two well-regarded documentaries capturing the flawed institutions of his city and their role in shaping local lives: 2012’s “The Waiting Room,” about a public hospital, and 2017’s “The Force,” about the Oakland Police Department during a wave of shootings and protests.
An ever-changing entertainment scene
The decision was difficult to make, but in a recent Facebook post, Kahilu Theatre Executive Director Sara Neely announced the venue would be canceling its four-show run of “Matilda the Musical.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ dazzles Hilo audiences
With a talented 60-member cast and three weeks of sold-out performances, the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” was just what Hilo’s Palace Theatre needed for a comeback after being closed for 16 months. The show also served as the inaugural production of the Palace’s newly created Youth Theatre Program.
Where the costumes shine: Broadway, Hollywood getups go on exhibit in heart of NYC
NEW YORK — Most Broadway stages may still be dark, but there’s a place in Times Square where the costumes shine.
Resuming a national tour? Oh, Hall and Oates can go for that
NEW YORK — John Oates of Hall &Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl” and “Maneater,” is eager to return to concert stages again and prepared for an extra loud reaction when he does.
Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ Coming to Kahilu Theatre Aug. 6-8
The Tony Award-winning “Matilda The Musical” opens at the Kahilu Theatre Friday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m., with shows Saturday, Aug. 7 (3 and 7 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.
Weldon Kekauoha’s dreamy concert under the stars
It’s getting easier to find live music these days. Last weekend, over 40 shows happened across the Big Island, including a great outdoor concert featuring award-winning Hawaiian musician Weldon Kekauoha.
In brief: July 23, 2021
Ann Hoku Lyn releases a new song, video
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees
WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler. Organizers expect to operate at full capacity, after last year’s ceremony was delayed for months and later conducted under COVID-19 restrictions.
HPAF’s Watson and Zuim rise up at Kahilu
Vocalist Nyla Watson and pianist Ana Flavia Zuim wowed the Kahilu Stage Sunday afternoon. Donned in a glittering red sequined gown, Watson charmed the audience with her life in song. The rapport between singer and accompanist was warm and genuine, as Watson shared her heart on her sistership with Zuim.
One sweet show: California Honeydrops deliver stunning performance
You may not have heard their name before, but the funky Bay Area band known as The California Honeydrops (CHD) has a strong enough following to sell out the Kahilu for a Sunday afternoon show. Originally, they were scheduled for a 60-minute livestream/in-person concert, but once the band got cookin’ and the crowd started dancing (in their socially distanced seating areas), the seven-piece ensemble remained on stage for nearly two hours.
HPAF kicks off summer series with Stars of Tomorrow
It’s funny how “tomorrow” all too quickly becomes “today.” For those of us who have been fans of the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF) and the Kahilu Youth Troupe, we’ve already seen the stars of tomorrow become the stars of today — including HPAF’s multi-talented Executive Director Justin John Moniz, himself an HPAF alumnus.
In brief: July 16, 2021
Kona Commons selects artist for brand refresh
Hawaii’s nature captured: Waimea Arts Center featuing solo photography show
The Firehouse Gallery in Waimea presents a solo photography show “Infinite to Infinitesimal” during the month of July featuring local artist Barbara Schaefer.
Haddish, Shatner, Paisley join Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK — Deep in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, Tiffany Haddish stayed cool. She drew on her land-based survival skills.
Superstar trio performs Big Island concert debut at Kahilu Theatre
Three award-winning Native Hawaiian performers have formed a new and exciting trio called Kulāiwi and made their Waimea concert debut last Friday at the Kahilu Theatre. Kulāiwi means “land of my ancestors” and many of the songs in their set focused on the Hawaiian Islands as told from a proud indigenous point-of-view.
