‘Five-0’ Preview: “Mana‘o”

“Mana’ O” — A Hawaiian luau turns into a nightmare when the body of a dead cop, who turns out to be Danny’s (Scott Caan, second from right) ex-partner from the Honolulu P.D., is found in the barbeque pit. Five-0’s dogged investigation into the murder pits them against Internal Affairs, dirty cops and Hawaii’s most powerful cocaine cartel, on HAWAII…

Quidditch an NCAA sport?

Photo from theage.com.auAnd now for something completely random. The seventh Harry Potter film is slated to premiere this month, so of course, various networks and media outlets are jumping on the Potter hype train. Apparently, even ESPN is not immune to the Potter enchantment.I’m at home trying to get over the last of the stomach bug that has had me…

‘Five-0’ Preview: “Ho‘apono”

“Hawaii Five-0” has demonstrated itself to be a great showcase of both striking Hawaii locations and colorful guest stars, and tonight’s episode does not disappoint in either department.“Ho‘apono,” Episode 7, finds a Navy SEAL on the run, testing the loyalty of Det. Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin), a former SEAL himself. And Honolulu-born actress and former Miss Hawaii Kelly Hu will…

‘Hawaii Five-0’ Preview: ‘Ko‘olauloa’

The last episode of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ gave female fans a full serving of hunky Det. Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin). Next week, the spotlight will turn to Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park). And yes, her wardrobe will include another bikini.The Five-0 task force will investigate the murder of a hugely successful surf company, relying on her pro-surfing background to infiltrate the North…

A week at HIFF: Part one

Whenever HIFF came around in the past, something always came up that prevented me from going. Conflicting work schedule, family responsibilities, it was always something. This year, I made a point to set aside time to experience the Hawaii International Film Festival in all its glory. Over the past week, if I had a free couple of hours, I was…

Eating, meeting LiveFyre, eating, and more eating

Yesterday was Lynda’s last day in the city, so we made sure she tried Tartine Bakery — one of my favorite San Francisco spots — before she left. It’s always better to hit this place on a weekday, so you don’t stand in a crazy line and fight people for seats.Since I’m here, I had to visit the good people…

HIFF over the weekend

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) at Dole Cannery Theatres. Over 200 films were submitted, and I was able to watch five films over the weekend. The thing that I love about HIFF is that it showcases films that shed light on a variety of issues. It also features stories that have beautifully crafted story…

San Francisco Day 2: Off The Grid

My classmate Deb Aoki and twitter friends Kendall and Alyce Lee had told me about Off The Grid, which bills itself as a “mobile food extravaganza.” Even with that description, Lynda and I both thought it was one fabulous food truck.Imagine our surprise when we showed up at Fort Mason (the Friday night location) last night to find more than…

San Francisco: Day 1

After a week of doing double duty on Nonstop Honolulu, I joined the ranks of vacationing Catherine Toth, John Garcia, and Tracy Chan and left for San Francisco. As you might guess, doing all that plus trying to get ready for a trip left me severely sleep deprived, so I couldn’t post this blog last night due to extreme deliriousness….

Inside Alegria rehearsals

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Backstage at Cirque Alegria

Alegria opens tomorrow, and I won’t get to see it. By the time I get home from my trip, it will be the tail end of the show. So, to let me get a taste of Alegria to tide me over, they let me take a quick look backstage as I was on my way to the airport. After a…

Thrill the World Hawaii 2010

The Halloween season is upon us, which means it’s time to Thrill the World. Every year, people around the world gather to do a simultaneous performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Since 2006, Thrill the World has held the Guinness world record for “Largest Thriller Dance,” and they’ve broken the record every year since.Looking to raise awareness for the arts, this…

Hip Hop Orchestra at Rum Fire

On Saturday night, the Honolulu Symphony Society debuted an exciting new chapter of music in Hawaii with the “9:Nine It’s Not What You Think” party at RumFire. The objective of the event was to raise awareness that there is still a viable orchestral music scene in Hawaii, despite the fact the Honolulu Symphony filed for bankruptcy.What made this event so…

Party pics: 9:Nine

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The Good Table 2010

Last night was the biggest fundraiser of the year for Lanakila Pacific’s Meals on Wheels, an event called The Good Table. It’s different because instead of having one event in one spot like most other organizations, Lanakila Pacific enlists the kokua of our local restaurants. On one specific night, these generous businesses donate a special, creative, upscale dinner for a…

Party pics: Broadcast Night @ NextDoor

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Daughtry concert video

It’s a few days removed from that awesome Daughtry concert last Friday, so it’s time I shared some of the video and photos that didn’t make it into Nonstop Honolulu’s official coverage. I had shot few videos from the concert, but as it turns out, I was too close to the stage. Although the press pit was the best place…

Bonus footage from Micah Naruo interview

Bonus footage of Melissa Chang, Jason Kim (@turkeyboy808) and I talking story with fire knife dancer, Micah Naruo at Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria media day. Some of the things we discussed were Micah learning how to put on stage makeup, how performers’ masks are made, turning athletes into Cirque acrobats and tattoos.

A preview of Cirque Alegria

Cirque Alegria opens in Hawaii on October 15, and some of the 55-member cast is already in Honolulu to help get the show ready and promote it. They had a press conference yesterday to give us a little taste of what we will see, with clowns dressed like elaborate — albeit old — birds, and a hand-balancing act.We also got…