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It’s Only A Play

23 Tuesday Jun 2015

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comedy, entertainment, events, hawaii, hawaii theatre, play, Thetre

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors at a Broadway opening night after-party? When Terrence McNally’s satirical comedy It’s Only A Play came from Broadway to Bethel Street Hawaii was treated to a glimpse of what that just might be like. In fact, this production of the play is the first post-Broadway production of It’s Only A Play performed.

Originally penned by Terrence McNally, and premiered off Broadway in 1982, this current incarnation of the hit play has been modernized to the point where there are references to online chatrooms, and how everyone on the internet has an opinion, and even a selfie!

Directed by Logan Reed, and starring Hawaii’s own Joe Moore, and star of stage and screen Linda Purl, joined by Cathy Foy, Paul Mitri, Tom Holowach, Ryan Wuestewald, and Dezmond Gilla, the entire play takes place in the bedroom in the townhouse of the producer of the play which just opened that night. There are all of your Broadway archetypes making appearances in the play. The green Broadway hopeful who just arrived in the big city to make a name for himself, the veteran actor of stage and screen, the leading lady attempting a comeback after having fallen from grace, the pained artist director, the idealist playwrite, the wealthy producer, and the harsh critic who is always on the outside looking in.

But first let's take a selfie! The cast of It's Only A Play.

But first let’s take a selfie! The cast of It’s Only A Play.

We see seemingly superficial trivialities develop into deeper issues, and witness personal growth for the characters involved. Things are also kept lighthearted thanks to a heavy dose of comedy present throughout the play which satirizes the world of the theatre.

If you haven’t already gone to see it, you still have a few days left to check it out. It’s Only A Play runs to June 28, 2015 at the historic Hawaii Theatre. If you’ve already seen it, go see it again before it’s too late! Plus, you get to hear Joe Moore say words that you’ll never hear him say on his evening newscasts.

Purchase tickets at: http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/tickets/

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BEGIN Yafaiian Music Concert 2014

20 Tuesday May 2014

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Yafaiian is a combination word of yafayafa, Okinawan for “soft wind”, and Hawaiian meaning “soft wind that blows in Hawaii”.

This trio from Ishigaki island in Okinawa consists of Eisho Higa (Vocals/Guitar/Sanshin/Ichigo Ichie/Washboard), Masaru Shimabukuro (Guitar/Ichigo Ichie/Chorus) and Hitoshi Uechi (Piano/Accordion/Chorus) artfully melds traditional Okinawan shimauta (island music) with more contemporary j-pop qualities, and they also throw in a good amount of American jazz and even a dash of Hawaiian influence in many songs. Their popularity is wide ranging all over Okinawa, across Japan, and around the world, and especially among the Uchinanchu community here in Hawaii. In fact, the music from popular Keali‘i Reichel song Ka Nohona Pili Kai was borrowed from Begin’s Nada Sou Sou.

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Luckily for us here in Hawaii, the members of Begin understand, embrace, and promote the special bond that the Ryukyu and Hawaiian islands share. Not only because of the similar tropical climate and resort destination qualities of the two, but because of the human bond that is shared among the people of both places, the shared cultures and even the beautiful ocean. Because of this special relationship, and Begin’s love of the Hawaiian islands and people, they are often visiting Hawaii for concerts, other performances, and even to just visit. This year Hawaii was treated to a special concert by the musical group. Even though it was pouring rain at some points, it was still a fantastic experience.

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The band was also accompanied by Ryukukok Matsuri Daiko Hawaii for a few of their songs.

Some of the Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii performers

 

Iyasasa!

After the concert the members of Begin were gracious enough to have a meet & greet/autograph session for the fans who were patient enough to wait in line. Luckily by then the rain had stopped for a while, and we were slowly starting to dry off.

I think they were just as happy to meet their fans as their fans were to meet them

I truly can’t wait for the next time I get to see Begin live!

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The Joy of Sake Aftertaste #1

22 Wednesday Jan 2014

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There are two series of events that happen throughout the year that I always make it a point to try my best to attend.  One is the Hawaii International Film Festival in the fall and their Spring Showcase in, well, the spring.  The other is The Joy of Sake, and it’s periodic Aftertaste events held throughout the year.  Monday night was one such Joy of Sake Aftertaste event.

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After the initial tasting, all the bottles are gathered, and put on ice for all to enjoy while eating

January 20, 2014 marked the kick-off to the 2014 Joy of Sake Aftertaste series at The Pig & The Lady in Honolulu’s Chinatown district.  The theme for the night was Kimoto and Sokujo.  Kimoto refers to the old traditional method of fermentation used for centuries, whereas Sokujo refers to a faster fermentation process developed in more modern times.  The two different methods give way to different characteristics to the sake they produce.  I could go on, and on about this topic, but it’s just easier if you go out and pick up a few bottles of each, and have your own

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Another tub of sake

As for the event itself, we started off with a welcome from the Joy of Sake gang, and a brief talk about Kimoto vs Sokujo from Chris Pearce, the Joy of Sake founder.  We were then treated to 45 different sake spread around the restaurant.  On each sake information card, it was noted if the sake was Kimoto, or Sokujo style.  This really helped to illustrate the difference between the two fermentation methods.

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One of the several tables of sake

Aside from all of the sake on hand, participants were treated to the delicious bites from The Pig & The Lady.  The creative, and well balanced dishes included Bo Bia, Fried Egg Salad, Vegetable Poke, Smoked Ahi, Mung Bean Tamale, Pork Belly and Turmeric and Shallot Jasmine Rice.  Here’s a few pictures of some items:

Vegetable Poke

Vegetable Poke

Bo Bia

Bo Bia

Smoked Ahi

Smoked Ahi

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