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[it's about that time again. the iolani palace garden tea party....]

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"Save the Date
Sunday, September 9, 2007, 5:30 p.m.

Please join us at A Royal Garden Party in the tradition of Queen Kapi`olani
to benefit the Friends of `Iolani Palace.

Dinner Dancing Hawaiian Music Genteel Lawn Sports

Patron tables and individual tickets are available for purchase.
For more information, contact Maria at (808) 522-0822.

As in the days of the Hawaiian Monarchy, parties at `Iolani Palace are eagerly anticipated events. Our goal is to provide a once in a lifetime experience for our guests by recreating a special occasion from the past. The Royal Garden Party is this year's major fund raising event for the Palace, and affords a special opportunity for those who wish to support this unique historic landmark. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to the ambiance of the occasion by wearing attire that evokes the past. Guests will be serenaded by Hawaiian music as they stroll the garden, take part in genteel lawn games and enjoy an elegant supper under lantern-lit trees. There will be carriage rides, dancing by starlight, and a small but unique selection of auction items. "

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Pay Attnetion! A VERY Cool Person...

...is in town RIGHT NOW! He's also going to sign some of his books at A'Ala Park Boardshop today at 5pm. If you haven't heard of Chris Nieratko or thought about picking up his book Skinema don't EVEN worry. Like what, you're expected to know about each and every cool and x-rated thing in the whole WORLD? Pshhhh. Ya right. Just believe me ok? I only know about him because I subscribe to Vice but whatever man. I'll be the first to tell you that I haven't bought the book but it's only because if I want a compilation of his columns I can get to clippin. It will be super rad to meet him tho and have a conversation. Peep his site and you'll fall in love too. OH! and here's a review ripped directly off from Amazon about the book... just so you know it's not "technially" porn people:

SKINEMA reviews over 150 pornos but seldom mentions porn. The book is actually about the pill-popping exploits of Chris Nieratko. "He's an asshole," as Johnny Knoxville puts it, but whether he's rescuing a stalker from choking on her own vomit, getting his nose broken for having AIDS (he doesn't), or marrying the one woman that can put up with his insanity, his life sounds so much like a collection of hilarious bar stories it's impossible not to grab a beer and listen to the whole thing. Ten years ago, Chris Nieratko was getting drunk with pals from the seminal skateboard magazine Big Brother and writing whatever came to his wasted head. When he became the editor they started a now-infamous group of idiots called Jackass. Chris ate eggs until he puked for the show but his love of pills and sleeping lent itself more to the literary world. When Vice Magazine and a few other outlets said they needed porn reviews, Chris obliged by sticking the names of porn videos above various rants about his life. The review for LIQUID GOLD 2 begins, "My mom could single-handedly save my town from flooding if ever the occasion arose. She once worked at the United States' largest producer of maxi-pads and before being laid off, stockpiled truckloads of the stuff." He mentions the porn he is reviewing approximately zero times. The pieces hardly ever address the videos, instead using them as a catalyst for ranting and reminiscing about his own life, the pieces ultimately forming a kind of anarchic memoir of sex, drugs, failed romantic encounters with pornstars, fake tits, bad decisions, mean-spirited antics, and the ultimate showstopper, marriage. The book also includes the definitive guide to getting a stripper to leave the club with you. SKINEMA is the first in a series of VICE books inspired by the magazine's content. It's called Jackass Journalism in remembrance of the once great gonzo journalism that so tragically shot itself in the head recently.

You can de-maladjust after at the Honolulu Academy of Arts for another Art After Dark if you like. This one is KABUKI and will have a Giinko Marischino performance. Act like you know!


Supercrew will be re-maladjusting later later at the Thunder from Down Under. Because a steamy misappropriate soft core porn weekend is how WE roll....

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Fundraiser Weekend....

...starting Saturday. Give back, people!


Saturday morning, after Fashionista's Market, check out The Contemporary Museum's Art Spree. It's free but you can certainly donate like I do. The gift that keeps on giving! Last year was pretty fun. This year the schedule is even fuller... if that's possible. Don't not go!

I already told you about Ten's fundraiser for Quadmag.com for Saturday night. TEN dollars for TEN years of TEN and friends making Honolulu happen in terms of the internet. Don't not go.


SUNDAY there is the first ever ever like ever FRESH Benefit from 5 - 7 p.m. Benefit as in Dress for Success. FRESH as in food from Phuket Thai [yummy!] and some chain Chinese bistro type place AND a wine bar [gasp!] and shopping...this is all going to the folks at Dress for Success, which is a charity that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

KIND OF a big deal people. You already saved out a $10 spot for Ten's party... go ahead and tack on an extra $25 for Valerie Joseph's FRESH and there you go... a better world for all of us.

Give back!

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Na Hoku Hanohano Awards a.k.a. the Hawaiian Grammys...

...are THIS WEDNESDAY at the convention center people. The best of the best of the islands. Here are the nominees for the categories that I'm going for:

ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* BREAKING TRADITION by Tony Gamble
* DIVIDE by Johnny Helm
* GREEN LIGHT GO by Green Light Go
* LIVE LOVE, LOVE LIFE by Darrell Aquino
* THE WILD HAWAIIAN by Henry Kapono

R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* 5:54 by Afatia
* GAME 7 by Bishop
* LOVE POTION CYANIDE by Creed Chameleon

* MANDI SEEKINGS by Mandi Seekings
* THE `O by Krystiles
* S.PACIFIK MUSIK by Mana Poly All-Stars

REGGAE ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* GROWING UP by Kawika Regidor
* MYSTICAL FISH by Brother Noland
* ONE DROP by One Drop
* REVIVAL by Katchafire
* WAITING ON A DREAM by Kaipo

The REST:
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Best performance by a female artist; award to resident musician

* Leilani Rivera Bond for A KAUA`I CHRISTMAS
* Paula Fuga for LILIKOI
* Amy Hanaiali`i for GENERATION HAWAI`I
* Mahela for MY HEART
* Traci Toguchi for FEEL THE BREEZE

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Best performance by a male artist; award to resident musician

* Nathan Aweau for HAWAI`I CLASSIC SERIES VOL 2 - HULA
* Brother Noland for MYSTICAL FISH
* Henry Kapono for THE WILD HAWAIIAN
* Pekelo for HANA BY THE SEA
* Keali`i Reichel for MALUHIA

DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Best performance by a vocal duo or group; award to resident musician(s)

* Barefoot Natives for BAREFOOT NATIVES
* Brothers Cazimero for CAZ CHRISTMAS
* Kaukahi for LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS
* Na Palapalai for KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I
* Pali for PALI PRESENTS A TRIBUTE

MOST PROMISING ARTIST(S)
Most promising first-recorded effort as featured artist or group; award to resident musician(s)

* Ahumanu for THE GATHERING
* Danny Carvalho for SLACK KEY JOURNEY: ON MY WAY
* Paula Fuga for LILIKOI
* Manoa DNA for FOLLOW ME
* Bruce Shimabukuro for INCOGNITO

ANTHOLOGY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album of previously released material; award to local producer(s)

* EDDIE KAMAE & FRIENDS -- Eddie & Myrna Kamae, producers
* THE 50 GREATEST HAWAI`I ALBUMS EVER - VOL 2 -- Honolulu Magazine, producer
* JUSTIN UNPLUGGED -- Bob St. John, producer
* KAPENA COLLECTION VOL III -- Leolani De Lima, producer
* THROUGH THE YEARS -- Cliff Carpenter & Donald P. "Flip" McDiarmid, producers

COMPILATION ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best performance of newly released material by a minimum of 3 distinct artists; award to resident producer(s)

* ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS - VOL 7, William "Baba" Alimoot, Dr. Trey & Donald P. "Flip" McDiarmid III, producers
* HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY KINGS, Milton & Chris Lau, producers
* HOKULE`A: THE LEGACY, Kenneth Makukane, Alden Levi, Randie Kamuela Fong, Hiro Mihara and Lehua Heine, producersProducers
* IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD, Hapa, producer
* LEGENDS OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR: LIVE FROM MAUI, Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Paul Konwiser & Wayne Wong, producers

HAWAIIAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best performance of Hawaiian music

* GENERATION HAWAI`I by Amy Hanaiali`i
* HANA BY THE SEA by Pekelo
* THE HAWAI`I CLASSIC SERIES VOL. II - HULA by Nathan Aweau
* KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I by Na Palapalai
* MAKUAKANE by Kenneth Makuakane

CONTEMPORARY HAWAIIAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best performance of the music of Hawai`i, in the contemporary style

* BAREFOOT NATIVES by Barefoot Natives
* GRANDMASTER SLACK KEY GUITAR by Ledward Kaapana
* LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS by Kaukahi
* MY HEART by Mahela
* WHERE I LIVE THERE ARE RAINBOWS by Na Leo

CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best performance of music in a contemporary style

* CHANGING by Keahiwai
* FOLLOW ME by Manoa DNA
* LILIKOI by Paula Fuga
* PALI PRESENTS A TRIBUTE by Pali
* RETURN TO ROMANCE by Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai`i

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* BRITTNI by Brittni Paiva
* GENTLY WEEPS by Jake Shimabukuro
* HAWAIIAN STEEL VOL. 4: THE ARTISTRY OF GREG SARDINHA by Greg Sardinha
* KA HIKINA O KA HAU by Keola Beamer
* THE SLACK KEY GUITAR ARTISTRY OF JEFF PETERSON by Jeff Peterson

CHRISTMAS ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* CHRISTMAS ONCE MORE IN HAWAI`I NEI by Gail Mack
* CAZ CHRISTMAS by Brothers Cazimero
* CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND & FRIENDS by The Royal Hawaiian Band
* A KAUA`I CHRISTMAS by Leilani Rivera Bond
* MALUHIA by Keali`i Reichel
* MERRY CHRISTMAS by Keahiwai

RELIGIOUS ALBUM OF THE YEAR

* A CALL TO THE NATIONS by Na Kahu
* GOT ALOHA? by 7 Simple Pieces
* KEONEMELE O KAUMAKAPILI by Kaumakapili Church Choir
* MISAKA by Misaki
* WATERS OF LOVE - GOSPEL LIVE by Michael Ruff
MUSIC DVD OF THE YEAR

* BEST OF NA MELE IV, Various Artists
* KCCN FM 100 BIRTHDAY BASH SWEET 16, Various Artists
* MAKAHA SONS LIVE AT THE HAWAI`I THEATRE, Makaha Sons
* HAPA MAUI. Hapa
* OVERDRIVE LIVE 3, Various Artists

SONG OF THE YEAR
Best achievement in creating a first-time recorded song; award to resident composer

* "Angels Bear Gifts" by Robert Cazimero from CAZ CHRISTMAS by Brothers Cazimero
* "Home Away From Home" by Willie Kahaiali`i from BAREFOOT NATIVES by Barefoot Natives
* "Ka Pua Hae Hawai`i" by Kuana Torres from KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I by Na Palapalai
* "Life in These Islands" by Kawika Kahiapo from LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS by Kaukahi
* "Napua" by Michael Ruff from GENERATION HAWAI`I by Amy Hanaiali`i

HAKU MELE
Best achievement in creating a first-time recorded Hawaiian language composition; award to resident composer

* "`Aina Wehi O Ma`ili" by Eric Lee from KAMAKOLU by Na Kama
* "He Nani Moloka`i" by Kenneth Makuakane from MAKUAKANE by Kenneth Makuakane
* "He Wai Wai Nui" by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett & Kawika Kahiapo from LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS by Kaukahi
* "Ke`ei" by Kehau Tamure from KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I by Na Palapalai
* "Ku`u Pua Lovely" by Hailama Farden from KAMAKOLU) by Na Kama
* "Ke Au Maluhia" by Puakea Nogelmeier from MALUHIA by Keali`i Reichel
* "Lei Ho`okahi" by Julian K. Ako from LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS by Kaukahi
* "Nani Wale Manoa" by Eric Lee from KAMAKOLU by Na Kama
* "Ni`ihau" by Pekelo Cosma from HANA BY THE SEA by Pekelo

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE
Best achievement in Hawaiian language performance; award to resident musician(s)

* Amy Hanaiali`i for GENERATION HAWAI`I
* Ho`omalie for ONLY YOU
* Na Kama for KAMAKOLU
* Na Palapalai for KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I
* `O Wai La for WEHIWEHI HAWAI`I
* Keali`i Reichel for MALUHIA

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best release of the year - award to local resident artist and producer

* BAREFOOT NATIVES by Barefoot Natives -- Willie Kahaiali`i, Eric Gilliom & Brian Kohne, producers
* BRITTNI by Brittni Paiva -- Brittni Paiva & Wendell Ching, producers
* EDDIE KAMAE & FRIENDS by Eddie Kamae -- Eddie & Myrna Kamae, producers
* GENERATION HAWAI`I by Amy Hanaiali`i -- Michael Ruff & Hanaiali`i Records, producers
* KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I by Na Palapalai -- Shawn Pimental, producer

ENGINEERING
Best achievement in engineering; award to resident engineer

* Ron Pendragon & Michael Ruff for GENERATION HAWAI`I by Amy Hanaiali`i
* Kenneth Makuakane, Tasha Tavares-Makuakane & Keola Donaghy for MAKUAKANE by Kenneth Makuakane
* Michael Ruff for MOONBOWS FOR CHRISTMAS by Various Artists
* D.J. Pratt for IT'S A SLACK KEY WORLD by Various Artists
* Dave Russell for WILD HAWAIIAN by Henry Kapono

LINER NOTES
Best achievement in album annotation

* Cindy Lance & Lynn Makalani Oakley for ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST WINNERS VOL. 7 by Various Artists
* Kahaunani Schornstein for KEONEMELE O KAUMAKAPILI by Kaumakapili Church Choir
* Puakea Nogelmeier, Fred Krauss & Keali`i Reichel for MALUHIA by Keali`i Reichel
* Ellen Pelissero for MY HEART by Mahela
* Clif Carpenter for THROUGH THE YEARS by Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club

GRAPHICS
Best achievement in album cover design; award to resident artist(s)

* Wailani Hipolito for THE GATHERING by Ahumanu
* Jon de Mello & Keith Usher for GENERATION HAWAI`I by Amy Hanaiali`i
* Stacy Leong Design for KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I by Na Palapalai
* Wailani Hipolito & Scott Johnson for MALUHIA by Keali`i Reichel
* Chris Lau for LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS by Kaukahi

FAVORITE ENTERTAINER
By popular state-wide vote; award to resident musician

* Nathan Aweau -- HAWAI`I CLASSIC SERIES VOL 2 - HULA
* Barefoot Natives -- BAREFOOT NATIVES
* Brother Noland -- MYSTICAL FISH
* Brothers Cazimero -- CAZ CHRISTMAS
* Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom -- GENERATION HAWAI`I
* Ledward Kaapana -- GRANDMASTER SLACK KEY
* Na Palapalai for KA PUA HAE HAWAI`I
* Pali -- PALI PRESENTS A TRIBUTE
* Keali`i Reichel -- MALUHIA
* Jake Shimabukuro -- GENTLY WEEPS

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Til the Bitter End...

...that's the only thing I can come up with to describe my night. It was... til... the bitter end. HA! Don't worry. It's not bad. I just can't really remember the last time I was at Next Door til the lights came on. It was a round-a-bout Thirtynine-Indigo-ND thing. Enough spent at all. Thanks, Friday.

Usually Crazy Friday equals Classy Saturday and tonight is no exception. It's the Symphony Ball!

THE 10TH ANNUAL
SYMPHONY BALL
THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY & THE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
THE TENTH ANNUAL SYMPHONY BALL
SATURDAY MAY 19TH, 2007
KALAKAUA BALLROOM
HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
5:30 pm Cocktails & Silent Action
7:30 pm Dinner
9:45 pm to Midnight Dancing

BLACK-TIE
Entertainment and Dancing with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra
A Benefit for the Honolulu Symphony and its Education Programs
For Table & Ticket Information Contact:
524-0815 Ext 244
symphonyball@honolulusymphony.com

Oh, there's also a Skyline. I'm going to put up my heels after this and have Sex and the City night with the Smart[l] ladies (Sarah, Molly and Lacy). Splat!

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Misfit Madness...

...wait. I meant to say Misfit MOVIE Madness. The two-day film fest that started yesterday. Check it out tonight at Arts at Marks Garage.


Also tonight: Hottie college co-eds at Compadres for Taco Tuesday, NewJass Quartet at Thirtyninehotel, Kaleidescope at Next Door, and some gangster cheap drink shit at Pipeline.

Enjoy!

WAIT! one more thing. Are you reading Genegabus's blog on the Star-bulletin website yet? Ahhh... you should.

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I like your face!

It's about time someone else step it up in the photo blog world. At least here in Hawaii. I understand that being consistent involves a bit of obsession but I think once people get started they realize that they can't stop. I'm assuming it's very similar to black tar heroin, actually. Your close friends start to say "hey! take a picture of THIS!" and your not-so-close friends start to say "grrrreat. now the whole internet is going to know [fill in the blank]"

But I digress. I don't think there can be ENOUGH photo bloggers in this world, ESPECIALLY in Hawaii. It makes sure between all of us that everything is covered. I try to keep up with all of them all over the world-- but pay particular attention to the ones here. One of note, DanceonPartyon.com, has just launched.

This is a project by the colorful indie kid Dan Weaver. Cut n Sewn Dan Weaver. He's a doll and I'm loving the style. Make sure you check it out. Bookmark it. Tell everyone. Etc.


Some other bloggers here of note? Kalima. DUH! Race also handles a lot of the VJ inside scoop. Mana has the not-so-easy-to-break-in-to north shore crew on lock. It's a lovely Hawaii-interweb thanks to people like this.

PS: It's Friday. SOFA KING looking forward to this weekend. I'll tell you what's happening later. Gotta get to work.

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Tuesday Stuff like Films and Fashion

So tonight the Honolulu International Film Festival Spring Showcase continues. I used to be a huge fan of Twin Peaks but am not so hot on the horror tip anymore. Sigh. According to Suren in LA:

Inland Empire is Lynch at his best - funny, thoughtful, eerie, beautiful, dark, deeply disturbing, and terrifying in a way that few horror films have ever affected me. The film is a slow burn, taking its time (about 3 hours), leaping through realities and bizarre encounters, continually keeping the audience asking themselves what reality they are experiencing, and what that reality means.

Sounds good. OH! Don't forget the Betsey Johnson fashion show event at Pearl tonight too. Makana is playing! You know how I feel about that.

'FASHION SHOW FOR THE EARTH'
Presented by Aveda Salon & Spa at Ala Moana with Betsey Johnson fashion show to benefit Hawaii Nature Center:
» Place: Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center Hookipa Terrace
» Time: 7 to 9 p.m. April 24
» Admission: $10 pre-sale at Aveda Salon & Spa; $15 at the door
» Call: 947-6141

Star-Bulletin's article.

LASTLY! The trendiest, funniest, hottest and friendliest night at Next Door by far:
[$3 Pabst!]

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