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Transaction tax thewaytogo All the presidential candidates are talking about changes in the tax structure, so perhaps the time has arrived for a major revision. One candidate, Mike Huckabee, is even proposing a national sales tax, which would make it possible to eliminate all other federal taxes.

The notion of a single tax is an old one, and there is much to be said for the idea. Unfortunately, this particular tax proposal is hideously regressive.

A real remedy would be to im­pose a transaction tax instead. If all transfers of value were taxed­sales, wages, interest, investments, savings, etc.-the amount of the tax could be one percent or less. Col­lecting it would be relatively simple and would become simpler as we

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Give the seal some space Kalaheo, the monk seal that landed on Kailua beach, is doing fine but I urge people to please leash their dogs and stay away from him be­cause he is molting and monk seals are very vulnerable to infection dur­ing this period. There hasn't been a monk seal beached on Kailua bay for fifty years. When aumakua like Kalaheo beach themselves on a crowded beach like Kailua, they are sending a message to society and that message is:

Malama Ka Aina or Else. Hau'oli Makahiki O Kalaheo.

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Sun is shining We thought we had a different court decision than Ian Lind did after see­ing his description of the recent In­termediate Court of Appeals (ICA) decision about secret meetings of the Honolulu City Council (regard­ing Lind's Jan. 2 article, "Where the Sun Don't Shine"). Lind makes it seem like the City Council won the lawsuit. Quite the opposite, the ICA decision was nearly a total victory for open government and the public interest groups we represented in bringing the lawsuit.

Lind believes the decision is ex­tremely limited due to the court's statement that the dispute in the lawsuit "must be considered in the specific factual context in which it arose." That statement is unremark­able, as the ICA was simply stating what courts are expected to do. The U.S. Supreme Court, for example, confines its decisions to the facts of the case as much as possible, but few would conclude that the Court's decisions are any less far-reaching as .a result.

Speaking of facts, a full under­standing of those in the lawsuit clarifies why the ICA's decision is an important victory for open government. A quorum of Conncil members tried to bypass the open meetings law by holding a series of one-on-one meetings, much like a game of telephone. Specifically, they were caught discussing Reso­lution 05-243, which reorganized the Council's committees. When the Office of Information practices (OIP) warned the Council that se­rial communications are illegal, the Council changed the rules to exempt committee reorganization from the Sunshine Law -in hopes of avoiding a lawsuit. The Council was sued anyway. In the lawsuit, the Council argued that the case was moot because the rules for re­organization had changed.

Judge Elizabeth Eden Hifo ruled that the controversy was moot as far as Resolution 05-243 was con­cerned, but the general issue of the legality of serial communications was still in play. On appeal, the ICA reasoned that it wasn't neces­sary to decide the legality of se­rial conuµunications in the abstract because the facts of the case were enough to raise the issue. The way to frame the dispute, according to the ICA, was whether a quorum of Council members may engage in serial communications to discuss

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a particular item of Council busi­ness, which Resolution 05-243 was. This dispute was not moot, as it was "capable of repetition, yet evading review." The "specific facts" to which the ICA referred, then, were not limited to Resolution 05-243, but to any item of Council business that must be discussed in an open meeting.

We can point to additional rulings in the opinion that favor open gov­ernment. The ICA explicitly aligned Hawai'i with other courts that have ruled that serial communications violate open meeting laws. The ICA also upheld the OIP's opinion that serial communications are illegal. Finally, the ICA awarded the public interest groups all their attorney's fees-no small victory for private enforcement of the Sunshine Law.

Our clients were very pleased with the ICA's ruling. Perhaps a second reading of the opinion will make Lind a fan as well.

Jeffrey S. Portnoy & Elijah Yip, Cades Schutte,

A Limited Liabil­ity Law Partnership

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hanalulu diary Affordable housing front IAN LIND

Mre than 100 eople jammed

Hau 'ula Ele­mentary School

afeteria last Wednesday night to hear a half-doz­en developers discuss their plans for thousands of new homes, a handful of hotels, condominiums and accom­panying strip malls and commercial complexes that threaten to transform the coast from Punaluu to Kawela Bay over the next decade.

The special meeting, sponsored by the Ko'olauloa Neighborhood Board, revealed support for truly af­fordable housing mixed with wide­spread anxiety and skepticism that the promises will quickly fade into a reality of increased traffic and con­gestion, disappearing open space, competition for natural resources and displacement of long-time resi­dents to make way for vacation and retirement homes for well-to-do newcomers.

Mark Panek, a professor at the University of Hawai'i in Hilo who has been researching windward de­velopment politics, says plans pre­pared in the mid-1960s envisioned the urbanization of windward O'ahu with a deep draft harbor in Kane'ohe Bay, light industry in Kahalu'u, an oil refinery in Temple Valley, dense

Hawai'i Kai-like residential devel­opment of Waiahole and Waikane Valleys and a sweeping six-lane highway stretching from Kane'ohe to Kualoa.

Those plans changed when the city and state, faced with strong community opposition, decided to steer population growth and devel­opment to leeward O'ahu. The city's current Sustainable Communities Plan seeks "to preserve the (Wind­ward) region's rural character and its natural, cultural, scenic and ag­ricultural resources. The region will remain country, characterized by small towns and villages with dis­tinct identities that exist in harmony with the natural settings of mountain ridges and winding coastline."

But this new round of development proposals is raising fears that devel­opers are aiming to bust through ex­isting development restrictions under the banner of "affordable" housing now that Kapolei's "second city" is nearing completion.

The developer of the largest proj­ect, the expansion of the Turtle Bay Resort with a projected 3,500 ho­tel rooms and condominium units, once again snubbed the community by failing to appear, as did Conti­nental Pacific, which is planning at least 18 oceanfront luxury homes in Kahuku.

Steve Haug of Hawai'i Reserves, Inc., the real estate management

and development arm of the Mor­mon church, said HRI has long­range plans to develop up to 1,500 new homes on 900 acres that wrap around behind the city's transfer sta­tion and base yard just beyond Lai'e, including Gunstock Ranch.

Haug said HRI's focus is on work­force housing for the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU-Hawai'i, with half of the initial 650 units to be affordable. Haug said HRI plans to use shared appreciation leases for its affordable units, while its market priced homes will be sold in fee.

Neighborhood Board chair Dee Dee Letts later said the HRI pro­posal extends beyond the boundaries of La'ie and is really "an entire new town, the town of Malaekahana."

Moa Mahe and Aaron Campbell described Malaekahana Hui West LLC's plans for 300 homes on 452 acres located on the Kahuku side of HRl's proposed project. The compa­ny bought the land from Campbell Estate in 2006 for $7.7 million, ac­cording to city tax records.

Mahe, owner of the Present Hawai'i tour company and the Ko'olau Business Center, has earned praise for bringing jobs into the area and supporting Kahuku's sports teams and schools.

State business registration re­cords show Malaekahana Hui West is a Mesa, Arizona-based company registered to do business in Hawai'i

soon after the 2006 land purchase. The company is a partnership be­tween Mahe's Pacific Standard De­velopment LLC and the Elbert W Gardner Family Trust, according to Arizona corporation records.

Mahe and Campbell said they also intend to provide affordable homes, but provided no details, saying they are still in the planning process and assessing community needs. How­ever, they have invited people to ex­press interest in the as-yet-unplanned development by joining the Coali­tion for Affordable Housing, which operates out of Mahe's offices in the Hau'ula Kai Shopping Center.

"We're not developers, we're the neighbors," the men said.

Patsy Colburn of Managers Ridge LLC, which plans to build 144 homes and condominium units in Kahuku, said her company started taking deposits from prospective buyers in November 2006 and now has "a long waiting list."

The development won't increase traffic or draw more students into area schools because "90 percent of the people are from the community," Colburn said. But like Mahe, Col­burn was unable to provide details of her company's plans.

Kamehameha Schools, which has 500 acres of agricultural land in Punalu'u and residential properties along Kamehameha Highway be­tween Kahana and Punalu'u Beach

Park, expects its long-term term Punalu'u Ahupua'a Plan and five­year action plan to be completed this summer, according to Kamehameha representative Esther Kia'aina.

Creighton Mattoon, who represents Punalu'u on the neighborhood board, criticized all the developers for failing to provide the data necessary to eval­uate their promises and proposals.

"We need to see their supporting data for how many homes are need­ed, what's affordable, how many people can afford the homes," Mat­toon said. "The community needs to know how they collected the data, if they do have any data. If they have a survey, let's see it."

Mattoon said he is also concerned because each of the proposals envi­sions taking at least some land out of agricultural use.

Rev. Bob Nakata of Kahalu'u, a community leader and former legis­lator, called Turtle Bay "the invisible elephant in the room."

"If Turtle Bay remains in the Sustainable Communities Plan, none of those other things should be approved, because they will drive the Ko'olauloa population far above levels called for in the Gen­eral Plan." •

Reporte_r l(m Lind has lived in Ka 'aawa, within the Ko'olauloa area, since 1988 Visit www.iLind.net

QUICK HITS ultimate compliance to an unconstitutional federal mandate by 2014. If the state doesn't comply, then Hawai'i residents will find that their IDs may not carry the American clout it used to, as they won't be sufficient for airport security checks and other interstate services.

residents have access to high quality, affordable reproductive health care and medically accurate sex education.

Real ID mandate may have severe impacts on Hawai'i residents-Last year, the Hawai'i State Legislature passed a resolution supporting the repeal of the Real ID Act of 2005 and urged Hawai'i congressional representatives to repeal, amend or, at a minimum, provide proper funding for its implementation. The resolution also stated that the act, which requires a driver's license to contain a person's actual home address and the creation of a massive public sector database of personal information, violates the rights and liberties guaranteed under the Hawai'i State Constitution and the United States Constitution and creates unfunded mandates for Hawai'i without any financial plan. Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said that Hawai'i and 16 other states need to seek a waiver by May that postpones their

HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Planned Parenthood honors Honolulu church-Planned Parenthood ofHawai'i is leading the way in showing the nation that faith and reproductive rights don't have to be on opposite sides. This year, PPH is honoring the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu with its Bette Takahashi Service Award on Jan. 25. "Lots of people assume a church can't be pro-choice, but there are actually pro-choice clergy and congregations," Planned Parenthood volunteer Kathryn Wagner says. "The Unitarian Church is being honored for tirelessly supporting PPH, and has even established a medically accurate reproductive health course it teaches." PPH is dedicated to ensuring that Hawai'i

Committee finds Bureau of Conveyances broken-A Joint Senate House Investigative Committee has found that mismanagement at the Bureau of Conveyances has led to poor property recordings, lost the state $226,000 in revenues and is vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. The committee is currently hearing public comments and suggestions on the situation in addition to its own reorganization recommenda­tions. "This is the committee's first cut at making findings and recommendations for the Bureau," Sen. Jill Tokuda said in a press release. "This boils down the hours of testimony we beard and reams of documents that we considered into our main findings and recommendations. Our job now is to listen to what the community has to say, and put together a final report to reflect those concerns."

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Let's get serious about rehabilitation and reentry

And justice for all sion of 2007 in place, Hawai'i is perfectly poised to become a leader in reducing recidivism by develop­ing innovative strategies such as Restorative Circles, Cognitive Re­structuring and successful reentry programs such as Maui Economic Opportunity's B.E.S.T. (Being Em­powered and Safe Together) Re­integration Program, which has a recidivism rate of 15 percent, com­pared with the state's 50+ percent recidivism rate.

KAT BRADY

I sn't it time to look at Hawai 'i's recidivism rate and do things differently? It seems to me that spending millions of dollars a year

to incarcerate people (and bleeding our economy of $50 million a year to fatten Corrections Corporation of America' s coffers) and then return­ing these individuals to our com­munity unskilled, uneducated and untrained is counterproductive.

Fortunately, Act 8 of the Special Session of 2007 mandates the cre­ation of a comprehensive reentry system under the purview of the department of public safety for in­dividuals exiting correctional facili­ties and offers a full continuum of services that are accessible during and immediately after their incar­ceration to address these pressing problems.

The goal of this law is to reduce recidivism and increase a person's successful reentry into the commu­nity. Included in the reentry plans is the adoption of an operational phi­losophy that considers that offender reentry begins the day a person en­ters the correctional system.

This law has generated excite-

ROLL CALL

ment around the world because of the inclusion of innovative pro­grams such as Restorative Circles, Cognitive Restructuring and cul­turally based reentry programs. To date judges, attorneys, prison ad­ministrators, researchers, profes­sors and students from 12 countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ne-

legislation. In other words, this leg­islation has put Hawai'i on the map as a place where rehabilitation and reentry is the operating philosophy of our correctional system.

The Restorative Circles pro­gram, which has been operating at Waiawa Correctional Facility since March of 2005, has received

Assisting people with reentering the community is truly a win..-win strategy for all the people of

Hawai'i.

pal, New Zealand, Spain, Norway, Holland, Sweden, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and South Africa) and 22 states (Alaska, California, Kentucky, Oregon, Florida, Idaho, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee, Washington , DC, Washington, New York. Mary­land , Massachusetts , Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Colorado, North Car­olina, South Carolina and Vermont) have requested copies of this model

wide acclaim among criminologists and restorative justice practitioners around the world as an important reentry strategy. Shadd Maruna, a researcher from Ireland and author of Making Good: How Ex-convicts Reform and Rebuild Their Lives, recently presented at the Western Criminology Conference in San Di­ego and lauded Hawai'i's innovative Restorative Circles Project.

With Act 8 of the Special Ses-

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As former Chief Justice Warren Burger said: "We must focus more attention on the conditions of incar­cerated persons. To put people be­hind walls and bars and do little or nothing to change them is to win a battle but lose a war. It is wrong. It is expensive. It is stupid."

We again plead with Gov. Linda Lingle to release the funds for this law to help people rebuild their Jives, restore their families and re­vitalize their communities. Assist­ing people with reentering the com­munity is truly a win-win strategy for all the people of Hawai'i.

Please call the governor at 586-0034 or e-mail her office at Gover nor.Lingle@hawai1.gov and ask her to release the funds needed to fulfill the mandate in Act 8 of the Special Session of 2007. •

Kat Brady is the coordinator of Community Alliance on Prisons, a community organizer and prison refomi advocate.

18,700 The number of unemplo, .. .: ,,, Hawai'i as of November 2007.

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TARO BILL RALLY JANUARY 16 & 17 Want to see our lawmakers address education? Traffic? Houselessness? What are the things you'd like to see passed at this year's legislative ses-

Genetic engineering is as close to our lives as the papaya you pick up from the store. Small Changes Series presents Island at Risk: Genetic Engineering in Hawai 'i, a video presented by Earthjustlce that explores the pos­sible future of GMOs, or genetically modified organisms and their current role in our local produce. Earth Justice is a non-profit Interest law firm dedicated to protecting natural resources and wildlife and defending the right of all people to llve In a healthy environment by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws. Expect bever­ages a'!d heavy pupil of the non-modified kind.

Demonstrators against the introduction of genetically modified kalo, or taro, will be meeting to support 58958 and HB704-bllls which call for a 10-year moratorium on all testing, propagating, cultlvatlng, growing and raising genetically altered taro which can cross-pollinate with native species and result in as-of-yet uncertainties on the ecosystem, human health and the agricultural busi­ness. On Wed. 1/16, demonstrators wlll gather at 'lolani palace and hold a procession to the State Capitol at 9PM, Just before the start of the Legislative Session. The procession wlll also take place on Thu. 1/17 at noon, followed by a hearing on the stance against genetic modification In the State Capitol, Rm. 229. HawaiiSEED.org

sion? PBS's Island Insights will take viewers through the key Hawai'i issues needing action by the 2008 State Legislature in an hour-long discussion. Host Dan Boylan wlll be joined in the studio by Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, Senate Minority Leader Fred Hemmings, House Speaker Calvin Say and House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan. Viewers are invited to e-mall questions In advance to inslghts@pbshawall.org or call 800-238-4847. PBS Hawai'i channel 11, PBS Hawai'i-Oceanic Time Warner Cable channel 10, PBS H~wai'i HD channel 11.1, Thu. 1/17, 7:30PM, pbshawaii.org, 973-1000

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Unwitting Hawai'i residents may be getting a military ship in civilian camo

awai 'i Superferry-now run­ning (weather permitting) between O'ahu and Maui, thanks to a gubernatorial and legislative override of a State Supreme Court ruling-has been officially touted as a way

to bring 'ohana together and provide a trans­portation alternative.

However, in light of the U. S. Na ·1's cur­rent push to quickly expand its flt> .:.t with a new type of fast and versatile ve~el, Hawai'i Superferry (HSF)-chaired by former Navy Secretary and 9/11 Commission member John F. Lehman-may also be using Hawai­ian waters to demonstrate the performance of its Austal USA catamaran, the Alakai, and prove its efficacy for military purposes.

At stake are U.S. defense contracts poten­tially worth billions, and possible sales to foreign navies, according to a defense indus­try consultant in San Diego who asked not to be named. The Superferry is being tested in Hawai'i to qualify the design for military contracts and also for sale to the navies of In­dia and Indonesia, the consultant said.

The Navy is seeking to develop two new types of crafts: the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV). Both crafts are intended to be smaller, faster and more versatile than existing naval ships. They are specifically designed to oper­ate in both the open ocean and the shallow near-shore, or littoral, waters of nations the Pentagon views as emerging threats, such as China.

The Superferry is very similar in design and specifications to the Sea Fighter, the only LCS prototype that has been launched and gone through sea trials, and the Westpac Ex­press, one of two demonstration JHSV cur­rently in use. Among the Superferry's virtues is its versatility, which makes it a contender for both the LCS and JHSV initiatives. U.S. Navy and Army representatives have toured the Alakai throughout its construction as part of the ongoing evaluation of potential JHSV platforms, according to a June 2007 an­nouncement about HSF's sea trials on Austal USA's website.

Lehman already has spoken publicly about the company's plans to run military equip­ment and personnel frnm O'ahu to the Big Is­land in much the same manner that the West­pac Express ferry serves the Marine Corps in the Western Pacific. The logistical plan was touted as a faster and cheaper way for soldiers stationed on O'ahu to train on the Big Island when the Stryker Brigade comes to Hawai'i. "The Superferry is strong enough to take Stryker vehicles," Lehman told Pacific Busi­ness News (PBN) in March 2005. "HSF pro­vided the Army with a cost analysis and ex­pects to negotiate a long-term contract," PBN

reported. On Jan. 7 of this year, HSF carried Hawai'i National Guard heavy equipment to Maui for removal of storm debris.

While providing passenger and cargo ser­vice between O'ahu and Maui, the Super­ferry's owners are able to conduct sea trials aimed at demonstrating the high-speed craft's endurance and performance in rough open seas and littoral waters. Its need to quickly accrue time in the water could explain why HSF plans to offer a second daily run to Maui, even though it's presently carrying only a third of the passenger load it projected, according to documents filed with the state Public Utilities Commission.

While using Hawaiian waters as a proving ground, HSF has been able to develop and test its prototype vessel with little financial risk to investors, thanks to a federally guar­anteed loan of $143 million that covers much of the $190 million cost to build the two fast ferries, and $40 million in state support for related harbor projects.

Meanwhile, the state's controversial deci­sion to allow the ferry to run while a full En­vironmental Impact Statement is being con­ducted-a process that could talce up to two years-effectively ensured the vessel would be operational in time to compete for a JHSV design contract that will be awarded later this year, as well as for LCS design contracts two years later. "In an accelerated procurement environment, it would give [Congressional appropriations] committees great comfort in granting money for something up and run­ning," said an O'ahu-based legislative insider, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Big plans ahead The procurement environment is indeed

heating up. Over the next five years, the Navy plans to buy eight JHSV, which also will be used by the Army and Marine Corps. Not en­visioned as combat ships, these crafts would be used to quickly transport several hundred troops and their equipment across the open sea. They're also expected to .be able to op­erate in shallow waters and access harbors without relying on tugboats, piers and cargo cranes.

"Will it [the JHSV] have other abilities? Of course, but the high-speed transportation

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requirement is the heart of this program," Capt. Patricia M. Sudol, the Navy's program manager for support ships, boats and craft and the officer in charge of the Navy-led joint acquisition program, told the Weekly in an interview. Sudol said the Navy envisions the JHSV as a modified version of existing commercial high-speed ship designs, which means it won't have to meet the rigid con­struction and self-defense standards required for warships. For that reason, the vessels are projected to be relatively low cost, with the first one targeted at $150 and the remaining seven at $130 million each. One firm will be chosen to produce all eight JHSV, she said.

The Navy also wants to acquire 55 LCS by 2013, a goal that is already three years behind schedule, Navy spokeswoman Lt. Lara Bol­linger said in a press release. These vessels are intended to operate close to shore, hunt­ing submarines and destroying underwater mines. They also could serve as offshore platforms from which to launch helicopter at­tacks and other missions on land, and recover the inflatable combat boats used by special operations forces.

The LCS program is a key element of the Navy's strategy to expand its fleet. A Sept. 13, 2007 article in The Washington Post quotes Navy spokesman Capt. John T. Schofield as saying the ships are "needed to fill critical, urgent war-fighting gaps."

But cost overruns are mounting on the two LCS prototype vessels currently under con­struction, and performance problems plague the Sea Fighter, the only demonstration LCS that has hit the water.

The LCS prototypes, by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin-initially slated to cost $220 million each, now are expected to come in at a combined total of more than $600 mil­lion. Early last year the Navy asked Congress to allow the tab for the second two ships to go as high as $460 million each. But the Sen­ate appropriations committee balked and cut funding for the program, citing delays, design changes and cost overruns of more than 50 percent. "The Navy's littoral combat ship has suffered from significant cost increases and has had to be restructured by the Secretary of the Navy," Hawai'i Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, chairman of the Appropriations defense sub-

committee, told The Washington Post. As a result, the Navy cancelled contracts for the second two ships.

The Sea Fighter, the other LCS contender, has been developed by San Diego-based Ti­tan Corp. under an exclusive $59.9 million contract from the Navy's Office of Naval Research. U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter of San Diego, former Chairman and now Ranking Republican on the House Armed Services ~ommittee, secured funding for the vessel's design and construction because "deployment of the Sea Fighter can demonstrate and vali­date many of the Navy's operational concepts for littoral warfare, and more specifically reduce risk in the Littoral Combat Ship pro­gram," according to an announcement on the Congressman's website.

The Sea Fighter, a high~speed, shallow draft catamaran, is made of aluminum, like the Superferry, and the two crafts are eerily similar in size, design and performance char­acteristics. In addition, both the Sea Fighter and Superferry, like the craft leased to the JHSV program, were built to commercial standards, in response to the military's move toward using "off the shelf' technology. This approach allows the Navy to use commercial high-speed vessel training courses for the crew, thus allowing the ship to proceed di­rectly from new construction to deployment, according to a US Navy website.

In effect, the Sea Fighter presented a less­expensive LCS surrogate with which to test various operational aspects of the program. It was launched in February 2005 and formally accepted by the Navy in July 2005 after suc­cessfully completing sea trials. But the ves­sel has since been repeatedly dry-docked due to problems with its propulsion system, and has a worrisome tendency to "fish-tail" un­der certain conditions. Additionally, Nichols Brothers, the Washington State company that built the Sea Fighter, shut down last Novem­ber, citing financial problems and a pending lawsuit.

Risky business bargains Some Navy officials have expressed fears

that Hunter and other lawmakers might con­sider the smaller Sea Fighter design an ac­ceptable substitute for the larger and far more

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A Few Super Men at the Pentagon. Four of the six members of the Hawai'i

Superferry (HSF) Board of Directors have strong ties to the Navy and defense industries.

They include its chair­man, John Lehman, the former Secretary of the Navy under President Reagan. Lehman is a founding partner of J.F. Lehman and Company, which acquires maritime, defense and aerospace companies and invested

Director George A. Sawyer, a founding partner of J.F. Lehman, is former assistant secretary of the U.S. Navy, Shipbuilding & Logistics. He was also a submarine engineer officer in the U.S. Navy, and is a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Ma­rine Engineers.

$58 million equity capital in HSF. See jflpart­ners.com.

Director John W. "Bill" Shirley is former pro­gram manager of the U.S. Department of Energy, Naval Reactors Division, Seawolf and Virginia Class Submarines. He has 34 years of experience in senior positions at the Navy Division of Naval Reactors. Shirley now works as a private consultant, giving preference to J.F. Lehman Partners.

Lead Director Tig Kreke I, currently vice chairman of J.F. Lehman, is the former presi­dent and CEO of Hughes Space and Com­munications and past president of Boeing Satellite Systems. Krekel, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, served as an aide in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Two of the remaining six directors-C. Al­exander Harman and Louis N. Mintz-are employed by J.F. Lehman.

costly Littoral Combat Ships. And if LCS costs keep rising, officials say, that could be a valid concern. "So the issue will be, can the Navy continue to do more with less," Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash. , a senior member of the House Appropria­tions Defense Subcommittee, told the Weekly in a recent interview. "There fs real skepticism in Con­gress at this time," Dicks said.

But Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., chairman of the House Armed Services Projection Forces Sub­committee, said during a commit­tee hearing last year that, rather than replacing the LCS, the Sea Fighter would be a "bargain" ship that could "easily operate alongside the LCS and provide our fleet force structure with an increased com­plexity making our future .. . Navy

Source: HawaiiSuperferry.com and Pacific Business News (pacific.bizjournals.com). -J.C.

less vulnerable to the enemy," he said.

Hunter's list of 30 funding ini­tiatives for 2008 contains just one endorsement-for the Sea Fighter. Attributed to HSF Chairman John Lehman, it states: "This kind of innovative ship, built with com­mercial off-the-shelf technology, is the future of an affordable surface Navy."

In addition to investing a $58 million equity capital in the Hawai'i Superferry project, J.F. Lehman & Company-a New York-based private equity firm led by its name­sake-has been making acquisi­tions that could support LCS and JHSV contracts. These include At­lantic Marine Holding Company, a leading provider of repair, overhaul and maintenance services for com-

mercial seagoing vessels and U.S. Navy ships. The company owns and operates two strategically located shipyards in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mobile, Ala., and leases a third fa­cility at the Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville.

Hawai'i Superferry's military objectives-and the value of its heavyweight connections -may not be known for certain until the Navy awards the JHSV contract sometime this year and Congress decides how much it's willing to pay for the LCS program. But if Lehman's canny prediction, two years ago, that the ferry would af­fect a paradigm shift in the way business is conducted in Hawai'i is any indication, he and his com­pany know exactly where things are headed. •

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Theater & Dance Hula this

I f the only hula you've seen has been over the sugared rim of coconut-liquored goodness and

accompanied by the flowing cello­phane skirts of WaikikI kirsch, then you have much to learn, young Jedi. You don't have to fly to Hilo co be immersed in Merrie-ness. This Sat­urday, pack the peeps in the car and head on out to La'ie for the 18th Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Forget the faded childhood mem­ories of your fourth-grade field trip to PCC and be captivated by the re­sounding pahu and ipu of hula ka­hiko. Then sit back and be swayed (we chink we're so "punny") by the beauty of hula 'auana. No longer a hula competition, chis ho'ike in­cludes performances by over a dozen halau and kicks off PCC's 45th an­niversary. This year, they dance in honor of the lace Aunty Sally Wood Nalua'i, PCC's first hula instructor when it opened in 1963. She caught until 1980 and was· a consultant un­til she passed away in 2000. As any hula student will tell you, there's no better way to honor a kumu hula than with the gift of dance.

So, leave the dinner cruises and drunken sailors behind. You're al­ready planning your semi-annual trip to the North Shore to check out the big waves. Make a day of it and give hula a chance to prove chat it's so much more than entertainment for your Mai Tai. -Lei Ana E. Green

Pacific Theater, Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., La'ie, Sat. 1/19, 10AM, $8general,free for PCC Kama'aina Passholders, poly­nesia. comlhawaii_festival/aloha. htm, 293-3333

Cirque de contortion

Human beings are bound by limi­tations of biology, physiology and physics. Youth lulls us with the false notion chat our quick and lissome bodies are eternal and can be pushed forever forward. But then age re­minds us chat we have always been subject to the whims of gravity and time and as we begin to lose a step, to creak and groan, we are confront­ed with the mortifying prospect that our bodies are not meant to last but will finally betray us.

What a downer. Ir is a comfort then co be reminded

occasionally chat our frail forms are not merely future worm food, but are capable of achieving glorious things. The Shanghai Circus offers just such a reminder. This venerable troupe contorts, twists, spins, jug­gles, hurls and tumbles up and up co

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Men with hats. And balance: Shanghai Circus returns to the Hawaii Theatre.

impossible heights, putting the lie to all of the supposed boundaries and restrictions on the body. Beyond the spectacle of watching the Circus per­form, there is a delight bordering on relief in knowing chat so much beau­ty and excitement can be eked out of flying arms, legs, fingers and toes.

· Lucky for us, the Shanghai Circus is in town to remind us what these. bodies of ours can get up to given the chance. -Matthew Marcin

Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Fri. 1/18 at 730PM, Sat. 1/19 & Sun. 1/20 at 2PM & 7:30PM, $22.50-$37.50, hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506

Concerts

H e's baaack! America's most popular contemporary piano composicionist (sorry, Tesh)

returns to Hawai'i for more of his easy listening tickles on the ivories. Jim Brickman will be in Honolulu playing his trademark piano ballads at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Most likely the big hies will all be there too. ''Angel Eyes." "If You Believe." "The Gift" with Collin Raye and

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Don't look at us like that. Stop scoffing and control your gag reflex. You may be young and full of zest and fight now, but when you get to be a certain age and chose Volvo pay­ments, high blood pressure medica­tion prescriptions and long-time care insurance monthlies add up, and you need something soothing and relax­ing to whisk you away from those

. everyday worries, Brickman's great­est hits CD might be the only thing keeping you from strangling that daughter-in-law you hate so much.

We still hear you snickering. Did you know his was the piano backing Martina McBride on "Valentine?" Yeah, we know you and your squeeze danced to it at your ditzy aunt's third wedding. Thought no one was look­ing huh? -Ryan Senaga

Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Sat. 1119 at 8PM, Sun. 1120 at 2PM, $20-$50, ticketmaster.com, 1-877-750-4400

Combing. through

You might be from Hawai'i if you or someone you know plays the slack key guitar.

For those not in the know, the English term "slack key" is a transla­tion of the Hawaiian "kiho'alu ," which means "loosen the [tuning] key." It's an instrument that perfectly accompanies the rhythms of Hawai­ian dancing and the harmonic struc­tures of Hawaiian music.

One Kaua'i resident has been play­ing and studying with the masters since childhood. Slack key guitar virtuoso Cindy Combs returns to Atherton Performing Arts Studio this Saturday for a night of Hawai­ian music sponsored by Hawai'i Public Radio.

Combs' first musical experience here was when she entered the 5th grade, and each student was issued an 'ukulele. There she learned her first Hawaiian song, "Koni Au," which is actually a drinking song written by King David Kalakaua.

In the '60s she was inspired by the Hawaiian Renaissance, and went on to produce her first album in 1997, Land of the Eternal Summer. Last August, Combs released her 3rd al­bum, Sunny Rain, another apt tide for Hawai'i's weather patterns.

,z::iCombs will perform favorites of new and old this Saturday at Ather­ton. Head on down for a few hours of relaxing music that will rake you back to Hawai'i's roots.

-Megan_Rooney

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawai'i Public Radio Plaza, 738 Ka­heka St., Sat. 1119, 7:30pm, $10-$20, 955-8821

Peace out

Mike Park's Plea for P~ace Tour comes to ARTS at Mark's garage on Saturday,

and will feature acoustic sets by for­mer Tantra Monsters fronrman War­ren Young, Golfcart Rebellion and Black Square. Park himself wi ll per­form about an hour of his solo work.

As part of the seminal rhird-wave ska band Skankin' Pickle, Mike Park may have had more fun on stage dur-

ing the nineties than anyone else in the many bands that were part of that wave. Park became a key player at Dill Records before starting qis own label, Asian Man Records. That label has become legendary for its purely D.I.Y. approach, and boasts the bands with the most indie cred on the West Coast. It's still run out of a garage in Northern California.

Park has political motivations for his unique approach to the music in­dustry, an approach that is decidedly dedicated to peace and unity. His Plea for Peace Foundation has raised more than $100,000 for a variety of charities through national and global music tours. Park's Chinatown show

kicks of an extensive European run. With Honolulu's aristocracy of ska

and Park himself on the bill, the concepts of peace and unity will have a whole lot of attention. Pay it for­ward. For a mere five bucks.

-Jamie Winpenny

The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 N1/uanuAve., Sat. 1/19, 6-lOPM, $5 at the door, all ages, 808shows.com, 521-2903

Whatevahs The dream

F orty years after the assassina­

tion of Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr., we have come a long

way from the boundaries of racism

and the brutalities of intolerance. But

we still have much further to go as a

nation and as a world if Dr. King's

dream can manifest in a complete re­

ality. The MLK Coalition ofHawai'i

extend its invitation to the commu­

nity to participate in this year's MLK Parade and Celebration-the 20-year mark since Hawai' i legally recog­

nized the holiday. The parade begins

at Magic Island, with organizations

meeting at 7:30AM, and marches

through Waikiki to Kapi'olani Park

where the Unity Celebration will of­

fer food, info booths and camaraderie.

-Travis Quezon

Magic Island to Kapi'olani Park, Mon. 1/21, 9am, free, mlk-hawaii.com.

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Rum's the one

RuM HAS ALWAYS enjoyed a certain celebrity status amongst the beautiful people, from songwriters

. . . to authors. It's probably somethmg to do with its monosyllabic wording. Cuba libre becomes hard to pronounce when you've had seven or eight of them, but it's easy enough to bellow "More rum!" Harder, though, is to stop oneself from singing that infernal "yo-ho-ho" song. Particularly after seven or eight of them. ·

Though clever marketing made rum fall out of favor to the easily-led thr~_ugh clever marketing (the Patron phenomenon comes to mind), the moJtto had led the way for rum resurgence for the hip and trendy, and specialty rum bars are leading the way. We're all for it, if just for the chance to bring back the vernacular of calling people "rummies."

Light rums, gold rums, spiced rums, dark rums, flavored rums­the possibilities are endless. That's the philosophy behind the newly opened RumFire in the Sheraton Waikiki.

What is rum? RumFire's menu starts with the description that it's a "~o~thing and e~hilarati~g_alcoholic beverage that has been carefully distilled from either the JlllCC of the sugarcane plant or by one of it's [sic] by-products."

Obviously, rum doesn't improve one's copy editing skills, though it might make you funnier, a better dancer and increase the possibility to kick anybody's ass that says otherwise.

Extra apostrophes aside, that's a hell of a sentence, particularly for a place whose menu practically screams that they're the founders of the Hemingway fan club. Yes, Papa liked his rum and he liked his • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • exotic settings. RumFire has both

Rumfire Sheraton Waikiki Getting In: llAM-1 lPM, 21+ Dress Code: No beach wear Soundtrack: Semi-trendy retro Sightings: Cyndi Lauper, Nick Faldo Signature Drink: Tradewinds

in spades. Unfortunately, if you're planning

on spending an evening being a rummy (see?), it might help if you have a few published novels and some Nobel Prize money under your belt. Even the common rums (think Captain Morgan) cost eight dollars a drink here, and prices go up to $225. Yes, that's two hundred and twenty-five dollars. To be fair,

that drink is suggested for two people, so that really breaks down to a reasonable $112.50. Too bad I came by myself.

If you're thinking this isn't a typical mai tai bar, you're right. Av­erage concoctions start at $11, though not from lack of effort. Fresh fruit mixes abound nearly every libation, which take an average of 3-5 minutes to make. Halfofthe fun of the Hemingway Daiquiri ($11, pictured) is watching the creation, what with all the assaulting of fruits for their nectar and shaking and re-shaking before presented in an oversized martini glass with even more fruit skewed for your pleasure, much like Hemingway's beloved bull fights. .

And thus the emulation of the author was nearly complete. I wrote in my notebook, sipping on an exquisite alcoholic beverage. I even had the misogyny. (I'm kidding, ladies. But you are cute when you're mad.) But there's still something missing from the recreation, and that's smoking. RumPire, e~posing the virtues of conversation, libations and cigars, has a full cigar menu running from $1 'i-$90. Directed by the bartender to the poolside firepit, drink in hand, the opulent atmosphere beats down any sense of frugality faster than Jake Barnes' sense of optimism. Shortly thereafter, however, a hotel staffer informed me that smoking wasn't allowed. RumFire management says plans are underway for a fully functional smoking area, but the stringency of the smoking ban makes it feel they're playing Santiago to the sea of the health department. -Dean Carrico

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Gigs 16/Wednesday COUNTRY/FOLK The Geezers, Arnold's Beach Bar (7pm) 924-6887

HAWAIIAN 3 Scoops of Aloha, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawai­ia11 (7:30pm) 923-7311 Ka'ala Boys and The Country Kickers, Shera­to11 Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Manoa DNA, Gordo11 Biersch (7pm) 599-4877 Ainsley Halemanu and Ka Llko O Kapalai, Kiihiii Beach Hula Stage (6pm) 843-8002 Ho'okanl Trio, Sheraton Pr111cess Ka'iula11i (6:15pm) 931-4660 Stephen Inglis, Cha Cha Cha Salsaria (6pm) 395-7797 Sam Kapu Trio, Ba11ya11 Court, Moa11a Surf rider (5:30pm) 922-3111 Lawrence Kidder, Banya11 Court, Moana Sur­frider (8:30pm) 922-3111 Makaha Sons, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Ellsworth Simeona, Duke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 Ellsworth Simeona, Sherato11 Waikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 Ray Sowders, Lo'i Lounge, Waikiki Beach Mar­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Tangi Tully, Shera/011 Princess Ka'iula11i (9:30pm) 931-4660 Shella Waiwaiole a Mara Sagpolu, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Haumea Warrington, Duke's Waikiki (10pm) 922-2268

JAZZ/BLUES James Crimes, Diamond Head Grill (8pm) 922-1700 The Deadbeat Revival, Jazz M i11ds Arts & Cafe (9pm) 945-0800 DeShannon Higa a grOOve.imProV.arTISts, Ha11oha110 Room (6:30pm) 922-4422 Sonny Silva, Brasserie Du Vin (8:30pm) 545-1115 J.P. Smoketrain, Formaggio Wi11e Bar (8:30pm) 739-7719

ROCK/POP 2 Point 5, Chart Ho11se (7pm) 941-6660 Dragonfly w/ Amber, Amuse Wi11e Bar (7:30pm) 237-5429 Mike Love, Indigo (8:30pm) 521-2900 Tom Patrick, Muddy Waters Espresso (7pm) 254-2004 _ Piranha Brothers, Irish Rose Sa/0011 (9pm) 947-3414 Soulbucket, Moana Terrace (6pm) 922-6611 Sunway, Gordon Biersch (8:30pm) 599-4877 Tavana, O'Toole's Pub (9pm) 536-4138 TBA, Ryan's Grill (9pm) 591-9132

WORLD/REGGAE Guidance, Boardrider's (9pm) 261-4600 Doolin Rakes, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 926-1777

17/Thursday HAWAIIAN 3 Scoops of Aloha, Sheraton Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Aunty Genoa Keawe's Hawaiians, Moana Ter­race (6pmj 922-66.11 David Aslng Duo w/Hula, Mar Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiia11 (8:30pm) 923-7311 Ka'ala Boys, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani (6:15pm) 931-4660 Sam Kapu Trio, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (3pm) 923-7311 Kelly DeLima 'Ohana, Sheraton Waikiki (8:30pmf922-4422 Lawrence Kidder, Duke's Waikiki (10pm) 922-2268 Eric Lee, Banya11 Court, Moana Surfrider (8:30pm) 922-3111 Pa'abana Trio, Banyan Court, Moana Surf rider (5:30pm) 922-311 l Ellsworth Simeona & Lawrence Kidder, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Ray Sowders, Lo'i Lounge, Waikiki Beach M,1r­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Haumea Warrington, D11ke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 "Auntie Pudgie" Young and Hawaiian Serenad­ers, Kiibiii Beach H11/a Stage (6pm) 843-8002

JAZZ/BLUES Bobby Cortezan, Ha11k's Cafe (5pm) 526-1410 Rachel Gonzales. Sou/ de C11ba Cafe (6pm) 545-CUBA Slim Jr., Muddy Waters Espresso '7pm) 254-2004 DJ Miki Mixtup w/ Randy Wheeler, Glen Col· len,Jazz Mi11ds Arts & Cafe (9pm) 945-0800 Newjass Quartet, Sa11sei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar (10pm) 536-6286 J.P. Smoketraln, Formaggio Grill (8:30pm) 263-2633 Ginny Tiu, Hanoha110 Room (6pm) 922-J.112

ROCK/POP 2 Point 5, Chart House (7:30pm) 941-6660 Barefoot Bob, Arnold's Beach Bar (6:30pm) 924-6887 Brendan, O'Too/e's Pub (9pm) 536-4138 Booze Brothers, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 926-1777 "Chicago Bob" Morgenweck, H,mk 's Cafe (8pm) 526-1410 Guy Cruz, Gordon Bierscl, (7pm) 599-4877 Cummings and Goings, Anna Bannana ·s (8pm) 946-5190 Eigbt·O·Elgbt, Kincaid's (7:15pm) 591-2005 EOTO, J Wail, Loft (9pm) 115 Hotel St. Johnny Helm, Tiki's Grill & Bar (9pm) 923-8454 Joe Kingston, Sheraton Princess Ka'i11lani (9:30pm) 931-4660 Melveen Leed, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Piralha lllothers, Tri.sh Rose Saloon (9pm) 947-3414 Swampa ZZ, Indigo (10:30pm) 521-2900

18/Friday COMEDY Shayma Tash, Sharkey's Comedy Club @ Pana­ma Hattie's (7pm) 531-HAHA

HAWAIIAN David Aslng & Kamuela Kahoano, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Nathan Aweau, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Barry Choy, Don Ho's fs/and Grill (5pm) 528-0807 Ho'okanl Trio, Mai Tai Bar, Roya[ Hawaiian (7:30pm) 923-7311 HuliU, Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill (11pm) 230-8911 Kalaeloa, Compadres (9pm) 591-8307 Sam Kapu, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani (6:15 & 9:30pm) 931-4660 Mike Keale, Lo'i Lou11ge, Waikiki Beach Mar­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Kelly DeLlma 'Ohana, Sheraton Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Lawrence Kidder, Sherato11 \Vaikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 Naluhoe, Kana Brewing Co. (7pm) 394-5662 Kale Pawai, Kiihiii Beach Hula Stage (6pm) 843-8002 Peter MIio Duo, Sam Choy 's Breakfast, Lunch and Crab (6pm) 545-7979 Pilikla, Chart House (6pm) 941-6660 Pu'uhonua Trio, Banyan Court, Moana Surf rider (5:30pm) 922-3111 John Valentine Trio, Hanohano Room (9pm) 922-4422 Haumea Warrington, Duke's Waikiki (10pm) 922-2268

JAZZ/BLUES Boogie, Muddy Waters Espresso (8pm) 254-2004 Bobby Cortezan, The Dragon Upstairs (6pm) 526-1411 Pierre Grlll & Ginai, The Dragon Upstairs (10pm) 526-1411 grOOve.imProV.arTiSts, Lotus So1111dbar (10:30pm) 924-1688 Molokai Jaz.z West, Do11 Ho's fs/a11d Grill (5pm) 528-0807 Justice Moon & Dorian Wright, jazz Minds Arts & Cafe (9:30pm) 945-0800 J.P. Smoketraln, Planet Hollywood (6:30pm) 924-7877 Stewart & John Duo, Due's Bistro (7pm) 531-6325 Ginny Tiu, Ha11oha110 Room (5:30pm) 922-4422

ROCK/POP 4D, Bob's Sports Bar (9:30pm) 263-7669 Tito Berlnobis, Banyan Court, Moana Surfr1der (8:30pm) 922-3111 Brendan, Kelley O'Ne1/'s (1:30am) 926-1777 Dean & Dean, Chart House (9:30pm) 941-6660 Elght·O·Elght, Gordon Biersch (9pm) 599-4877 Jay Elliot, 0 'Too/e's Pub (5pm) 536-4138 Kavet, Borders, Ward Centre (8pm) 591-8995 The Mixers, O'Toole's P11b (9pm) 536-4138 Cory Oliveros, Gordon Biersch (5:30pm) 599-4877 Olivia, Pipe/me Cafe (5pm) 589-1999 Piranha Brothers, Irish Rose Sa/0011 (9pm) 947-3414 Soulbucket, Moa11a Terrace (6pm) 922-6611 Black Square, Boardrider ·s (9pm) 261-4600 Stumbletown, Kelley O'Nez/'s (9pm) 926-1777 Natural T, Arnold's Beach Bar (9pm) 924-6887 Valhi, Duke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 Ben Vegas & Malla, Ki11caid's (8:30pm) 591-2005

WORLD/REGGAE Ooklah the Moc, A111w Ba111w11a's (9pm) 946-5190 Pohaku, Kc1110'0 Far111s, l'ub (9pm) 621-1835 Irie Souls, Tropics (9pm) 197-8429

19/Saturday COMEDY Shayma Tash, Sharkey's Co111edy Club@ Pana­ma Hattie's (7pm) 531-HAHA

HAWAIIAN Karla Akiona, Sheraton Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Barry Choy, Do11 Ho's fs/and Grill (5pm) 528-0807

Nohelani Cypriano Trio, Banyan Court, Moa11a Surfr1der (5:30pm) 912-3111 Elena Martinez Duo, Mai Tai Bar. Royal Hawar­ran (4:15pm) 923-7311 Haumea & Weymouth, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Joan S. Undsey, Kiih1ii Beach Hula Stage (6pm) 843-8002 Sonny Kalua, I.o'r Lounge, Waikiki Beach M.ar­r,ott (4pm) 922-6611 Kapena, Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill (11pm) 230-8911 Kapena, Duke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 Sam Kapu, Sheraton Pri11cess Ka'iula11i (6:15pm) 931-4660 Mike Keale, Moa11a Terrace (6:30pm) 922-6611 Eric Lee, Sheraton Waikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 Albert Maglimat, Banya11 Court, Moana S11r­frider (8:30pm) 922-3111 Maunalua, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Sean Tlwanak & Friends, Kona Brewing Co. (7pm) 394-5662 Haumea Warrington, Duke's Waikiki 10pm) 922-2268

JAZZ/BLUES Organized Chaos, Jazz Minds Arts & Cafe (9:30pm) 945-0800 Unclaymed Freight, M11ddy Waters Espresso (8pm) 254-2004 Jim Hubbard, Kelley O'Neil's (5pm) 926-1777 J.P. Smoketrain, Planet Hollywood (6:30pm) 924-7877 Stewmt & John Duo, Due's Bistro (7pm) 531-6325 Ginny Tiu, Hanoha110 Room (5:30pm) 922-4422

ROCK/POP 20 Degrees North, Tiki's Grill & Bar (7:30pm) 923-8454 4D, Bob's Sports Bar (9:30pm) 263-7669 Analog, Kemo'o Farms, Pub (9pm) 621-1835 Backyard Pa'lna, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (7:30pm) 923-7311 Tito Berlnobls, Chart House (7:30pm) 941-6660 Barefoot Bob, Hank's Cafe (8pm) 526-1410 Brendan, Kelley O'Neil's (1:30am) 926-1777 Freesound, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 926-1777 Johnny Helm, Tiki's Grill & Bar (5pm) 923-8454 Johnny Helm, Holokai Grill (9:30pm) 924-7455 Joe Kingston, Sheraton Princess Ka'i11lani (9:30pm) 931-4660 Mike Park, Warren Young, Black Square, Golfcart Rebellion, The ARTS at Marks Garage (6pm) 521-2903 Piranha Brothers, frisb Rose Saloon (9pm) 947-3414 Powerhouse, Infusion, H20, Pipeline Cafe (6pm) 589-1999 Natural T, Amo/d's Beach Bar (9pm) 924-6887 John Valentine & Rocky Brown, Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch and Crab (6pm) 545-7979 Tempo Valley,Jazz Mi11ds Arts a- Cafe (9:30pm) 945-0800

VARIOUS O'ahu Songwriters Group, Hank's Cafe (8:30pm) 526-1410

WORLD/REGGAE Ooklah the Moc, Boardnder's (9pm) 261-4600 Doolin Rakes, O'Toole's P11b (9pm) 536-4138

20/Sunday COUNTRY/FOLK The Geezers, Hank's Cafe (6pm) 526-1410

HAWAIIAN Mel Amina, Surf Room, Royal Hawaiian (11am) 921-4600 Daniel Corpus·Cleaver & Jeremy Narca, H11/a Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Sista Robi Kahakalau & Friends, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Kaimana, Sheraton Princess Ka'111/a11i (6:15pm) 931-4660 • Sonny Kalua, Lo'i Lounge, Waikiki Beach Mar­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Lawrence Kidder, Duke's Waikiki (10pm) 922-2268 Ledward Ka'apana, Ko11a Brewi11g Co. (6pm) 394-5662 Twyla Mendez, Kiilnii Beach Hula Stage (6pm) 843-8002 George Kuo, Martin Pahlnui & Aaron Mahi, Moana Terrace (6pm) 922-6611 Pu'uhonua Trio, Banyan Court, Moana Surfrider (5:30pm) 922-3111 Tau Greig Duo, Alai Tai Bar, Royal Hawa11an (7:30pm) 923-7311

JAZZ/BLUES Honolulu Blues Co•op, Amra Ba111wia's (4pm) 946-5190 Jon Basebase, Sheraton Waikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 Rico, Arnold's Beach Bar (8pm) 924-6887 Rico, Muddy Waters Espresso (1pm) 254-2004 J.P. Smoketraln, Tsunami's (7pm) 923-8848 Wut, Muddy Waters Espresso (7pm) 254-2004

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A SELECTIVE GUIDE TO DJ NIGHTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 ACID WASH INDUSTRY NIGHT (Bos)@ Next Door w/ DJs G-Spot, Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva BIG WEDNESDAYS @ The O Lounge COUNTRY NIGHT@ Kahuna's KMCB DJ BRENT (dance)@ Anna Bannana's HIP HOP HUMP! @ Hula's Bar and Lei Stand MINI SKIRTS AND MARTINIS@Zanzabar OVER THE HUMP WEDNEZDAYS (mix tape night)@ Just One DJ RASTA VIBES@ Boardriders RECESS@ Venus Nightclub w/ DJs Betty, Technique SALSA@Panama Hattie's w/ Son Caribe SOULGASM-HAWAI'I @ Lotus Sound Bar WET 'N' WILD WEDNESDAYS@ Venus w/ DJs K-Smooth and Mixmaster B WIPEOUT WEDNESDAYS@ Eastside Grill w/ DJ Troy Michael and Guest DJs

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 CANCUN THURSDAYS @ Senor Frogs CASUAL THURSDAYS@ Fashion 45 DJ DANCAH (hip hop) (Bos)@ Boardriders THE FURNACE@ The living Room (downstairs) HNL @ Next Door LIVE IN THE MIX@The O Lounge w/ Mr. Goodvybe 6 Kutmaster Spaz REDDA FIRE (reg~ae) (dancehall)@ The living Room at Fisherman s Wharf SALSA AFTER HOURS @ illusions TAKE IT OFF THURSDAYS@ Cellar Nightclub THILLER THURSDAYS @ Boardriders w/ DJs G-Spot, Quiksilva THIRSTY THURSDAYS (hip-hop) (house) (trance)@ Zanzabar

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 BUTTER @E 6 0 Trading Company w/ DJs Delve I Der, XL CHEMISSTRY@ Cafe Sistinas THE CIRCUS @ Cirque Hawai'i w/ DJ Ml CUBAN SALSA DANCE JAM @Dream to Dance Studio w/ DJs Mano Lopez, Gene.ius One

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DELICIOUS@ Aarons DISCO BALL @ Hula's Bar and Lei Stand w/ DJ AL-X DOUBLE JOY (unclassic disco)@ thirtyninehotel w/ DJs Chittom, Duck ENTERPRISE @ Lo~ w/ DJs Eskae, Davey Shindig, Matt Rall, Ross Jackson, Vagina FOREPLAY FRIDAZE@Pipeline w/ Mike D and DJ Wu-Chang FREAKS COME OUT FRIDAYS@ Cellar Nightclub FRIDAYS@ Lulu's w/ DJs Gary 0, Sub o F.U.B.A.R. FRIDAYS @ Fashion 45 THE GENDER BENDERS@ Fusion Waikiki GET FRESH!@ Indigo w/ DJs G-Spot, Compose, Eskae, Sovern T THE GO AHEAD (8os)@Lava Rock Loungew/ DJs Vagina, Casey, Cootie, Dougie, Monkey HEAT (hip hop) (reggae) (island jams)@ Don Ho's w/ DJ Hong LA ZONA LATINA (iatin)@ Panama Hattie's LIMELIGHT (hip-hop) (r&b) (8os)@ The living Room at Fisherman's Wharf 0 SNAP@ 0 Lounge PARADISE@ Venus w/ DJs Technique, Krazy K andEdtt THE PLAY GROUND @The W Hotel w/ DJs Lost Boy, Compose, Delve1der, XL PURO PARTY LATINA@ Panama Hatties RENDEZVOUS FRIDAYS (hip hop) (R&B)@ Zanzabar ROCK STAR FRIDAYS (rock) (rap) (reggae)@ Brew Moon DJ RUDE DOGG, DJ MASTER MIND (hip-hop) (reggae) (R&B) (Top 40)@ Da Big Kahuna DJ RYAN-SEAN (8os-9os) (mash-up)@ Aarons atop the Ala Moana Hotel SALSA NIGHT@ The Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki w/ Son Caribe SAMBA@ Cafe Che Pasta SOUL CLAP @thirtyninehotel w/ DJs Eskae, Ross Jackson, Vagina, Kause SPICE LOUNGE@ E&C Trading Company T SPOT(dance)@ Kapolei Shopping Centerw/ Rizon WONDERFUL (downtempo) (mash-up) (Bos)@ Zanzabarw/ DJs ryan-Sean, Mike D

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 CREAM (Bos)@ Lily Koi Lounge DJ AL-X@ Hula's Bar and Lei Stand DJ JONATHAN DOE@ Breakers DJ ROD el MORENO (Salsa)@ Dream to Dance DRAGONFLY @the W Honolulu w/ Kurious Productions ELECTRO-LYFE@ indigo w/ DJs Vince, Gonzalez, Toki FIRE (hip hop) (reggae) (R&B)@ Lulu's

Reign of Rayne Sadly, Honolulu's nightlife tends

to be more about being seen than the scene itself.

DJ Rayne understands this new school mainstream state of mind but still relishes the days when it was more about the music, variety and partying as one. While half­heartedly accepting the fact, the dance music specialist believes resurgence to the old days is defi­nitely in order.

"What gives it life are its crowd­ed dance floors," he says. "People give it character, dance floors give it identity. In a club, there's the dance floor and then there's the socializing area. I try to make the whole club a dance floor."

With no weekly residencies at the moment, consider Rayne one of the most sought after, coveted free agents around.

While he explores his options, credit clubs of the past like Evolu­tions and Wave Waikiki for his

FLY @Cirque Hawai'i HOUSE OF ISIS@ Zanzabar I-DELIVER ENT@ Just One w/ DJ Phil MAD HATTER & STYLISH T@ Aaron's MONKEY BAR @Ciao Mein PAPERDOLL REVUE@ Fusion Waikiki THE REMEDY@ the W Hotel w/Profound Entertainment and Dis Mixmaster Band Jrama DJ RUDE DOGG, DJ MASTER MIND(hip-hop) (reggae) (R&B) (Top 40)@ Da Big Kahuna SALSA NIGHT (reggaeton) @Cafe Che Pasta SEXY SOUTH BEACH FIESTA (hip-hop) (R&B) (trance) (dancehall) (reggaeton) (merengue)

underground upbringing and dance· rooted values.

To some, music is a simple escape. Some DJs look at it as their job, for Rayne it's life.

"It's everything about me. With· out it, who would I be? I don't know and don't plan on finding out. A world without music ... Not mine!"

-Kalani Wilhelm

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(bachata)@ Las Palmas w/ DJs Don Armando 6 cube SKYLINE @The Hanohano Room w/ DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG, Ksmooth, Subzero, Byron the Fur, mrbRown SPEAKEASY (house) (downtempo) (progressive)@ The Living Room at Fisherman's Wharf w/ The Nitelite Crew 6 DJ Keoni STONE GROOVE SATURDAYS (hip hop) (R&B) (rock/pop)@ Panama Hatties TS POT (dance)@ Kapolei Shopping Center w/ Quiksilva TASTE @ Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana Hotel w/ DJ Ryan Sean

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 1/2 PRICE TUESDAYS (Latin) @Carnaval Las Palmas at Reastaurant Row w/ DJ Papi Alberto BOMBASSTIC TUESDAYS@ Pipeline w/ DJ MikeD EYE CANDY@ Hula's Bar and Lei Stand w/ VJ AL-X HOT LATIN TUESDAYS@ Zanzabar w/ DJs Ray Cruz, Rod Moreno, Mano Lopez KALEIDOSCOPE@ Next Door KINGSTON TOWN (reggae)@ Fashion 45s MIDNIGHT JUNKIES @ Just One I DJ G OUTLAW NIGHT@ Cellar Nightclub w/Seraps OPEN TURNTABLES (house) (breaks) (jungle) @ Anna Bannana's SALSA NIGHT@ Boardriders Promoters, get your event listed in Spin'Zone! E-mail details two weeks in advance to Spi11'Zone@hono/11luweekly.com

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ROCK/POP Dean & Dean, Chart House (6pm) 941-6660 Elephant, Irish Rose Saloon (9pm) 947-3414 James & Jamie, O'Toole's Pub (9pm) 536-4138 Henry Kapono, Duke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 Joe Kingston, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani (9:30pm) 931-4660 Piranha Brothers, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 926-1777 Stardust, Hanohano Room (7:30pm) 922-4422 Ryan Tang, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (4:15pm) 923-7311 John Valentine, Banyan Court, Moana Surfrider (8:30pm) 922-3111 John Valentine, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (2pm) 923-7311

WORLD/REGGAE SOJA, Pipeline Cafe (6pm) 589-1999

21/Monday COUNTRY/FOLK 1he Geezers, Arnold's Beach Bar (7pm) 924-6887

HAWAIIAN Pacific Blu, Banyan Court, Moana Surfrider (5:30pm) 922-3111 Brown Boys Duo, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (3pm) 923-7311 Christian I Sanl, Moana Terrace (6:30pm) 922-6611 Stephen lngll1, Hale Koa (5pm) Jerry Santos, Hoku Zuttermelster, Barry Klmokeo, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Art Kalahiki I Mike Saffrey, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (8:30pm) 923-7311 Na Kama, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA San Kapu Tito, Sheraton Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Mike Keale, Lo'i Lo11nge, Waikiki Beach Mar­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Kelly Delima 'Ghana, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani (6:15pm) 931-4660

ROCK/POP Analog, Irish Rose Saloon (9pm) 947-3414 BTR, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 926-1777 Johnny Helm, Lulu's Waikiki (7:30pm) Mike Love, O'Toole's P11b (9pm) 536-4138 John Valenlht, Sheraton Waikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 J Wail, Zanzabar (9pm) 924-3939 Woody, M11ddy Waters Espresso (7pm) 254-2004

VARIOUS Open Mic Night, Anna Bannana's (9pm) 946-5190

22/Tuesday HAWAIIAN Robert Cazlmero, Chai's Bistro (7pm) 585-0011 Tava'eslna, Sheraton Waikiki (6pm) 922-4422 Shawn lshlmoto, Banyan Court, Moana Sur­frider (8:30pm) 922-3111 Kapala Trio, Banyan Court, Moana Surf rider (5:30pm) 922-3111 Mike Keate, Lo'i Lounge, Waikiki Beach Mar­riott (4pm) 922-6611 Kelly Delima 'Ghana, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian (7:30pm) 923-7311 Christopher Lau I Walt Keale, Hula Grill (7pm) 923-HULA Eric Lee, Sheraton Waikiki (8:30pm) 922-4422 Ellsworth Simeona, Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawai­ian (4:15pm) 923-7311 Haumea Warrington, Duke's Waikiki (4pm) 922-2268 "Auntie Pudgle" Young and Hawaiian Serenad­en, Kiihio Beach Hula Stage (6pm) 843-8002

JAZZ/BLUES GIibert Batangan Quartet, Jazz Minds Arts & Cafe (9pm) 945-0800 Noly Pa'a, Hanohano Room (6pm) 922-4422 Rico, Arnold's Beach Bar (6pm) 924-6887 J.P. Smoketraln, Planet Hollywood (6:30pm) 924-7877 Toyz of Pleasure, Indigo (8:30pm) 521-2900

Chad Pule, Banyan Court, Moana S11rfrider R O C K / p O p (8:30pm) 922-3111 Ellsworth Simeona, Dttke's Waikiki (4pm) Analog, Irish Rose Saloon (9pm) 947-3414 922-2268 Backyard Pa'lna, Sheraton Princess Ka'i11lani Tang! Tully, Sheraton Princess Ka'i11lani (9:30pm) (6: 15pm) 931-4660 931-4660 BBC, Hank's Cafe (8:30pm) 526-1410 Haumea Warrington, D11ke's Waikiki (10pm) Brendan & Dewing Time, Kelley O'Neil's (9pm) 922-2268 926-1777

DNA, Chart Hot1se (7pm) 941-6660 J A Z Z / B L U E S The Malcognltas, Next Door (9pm) 548-NEXT Evidence ofFlava,JazzMinds (9pm) 945-0800 Soulbucket, Moana Terrace (6pm) 922-6611 Ginny nu, Hanohano Room (6pm) 922-4422 Tavana, O'Toole's P11b (9pm) 536-4138 12 Honolulu Weekly • January 16-22, 2008 • www.honoluluweekly.com

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Concerts 6 Clubs ~ Cindy Combs (See Hot Picks, pages 8 & 9.) Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawai'i Public Radio, 738 Kaheka St.: Sat 1/19, (7:30PM.) $10-$20. 955-8821 ~ Eoto (See Q&A, page 27.) Loft, 115 N. Hotel St.: Thu 1/17, (9:30PM.) $12 advance; $15 door. 688-8813 Hula's Backyard Bash The monthly live music event brings a special evening with Sistah Robi Kahakalau. Hula's Bar and Lei Stand, Waikiki Grand Hotel, 2nd floor, 134 Kapa­hulu Ave.: Wed 1/16. hulas.com, 923-0669 ~ Jim Brickman (See Hot Picks, pages 8 & 9.) Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave.: Sat 1/19, 8PM; Sun 1/20, 3PM. $20-$50. 591-2211 John Renke The St. Andrew's Cathedral organist performs Durufle with the St. Mark's Men's Choir. St. Mark's Church, 539 Kapa­hulu Ave.: Sat 1/19, (7PM.) $20 donation. Kanln Allyson The dynamic jazz vocalist returns, accompanied by guitarist Rod Flee­man, Todd Strait on drums and Bruce Hama­da on bass. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St.: Sat 1/19, (7:30PM.) $28-$30. 532-8768 Kii Mal Ka Lama 'iplo Collaborative con­cert featuring performances from Kailua and Kapalama High School Hawaiian Ensembles, Mid-Pacific Institute and Halau Lokahi Public Charter School. Proceeds support fund.raising activities of participating school groups. Kame­hameha Schools Chapel, 1887 Makuakane St.: Sat 1/19, 6PM. $10. 842-8380 ~ Mike Park (See Hot Picks, pages 8 &9.) The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.: Sat 1/19, (9PM.) $5. artsatmarks.com, 521-2903 'Ohana Night Sponsored by the Hawai'i Ball­room Dance Association. Ala Wai Golf Course Palladium, 404 Kapahulu: Third Fri of every month, (6:30-9:45PM.) $3. 838-0900 Old School Funk and Dance Party Listen to H20 play "Wild Cherry." Other old school bands Powerhouse and Infusion are also on the bill. Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.: Sat 1/19, (6PM.) $10. 589-1999

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On Sale An Evening With Hot Tuna The co-found­ers of Jefferson Airplane-Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady-return for a smattering of shows around the Islands. Tickets available through hawaiisbesttickets.com or lazarbear. com. Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr.: Fri 2/29, (9PM.) $45. 941-5205 'e Deepak Chopra World celebrity author presents his recent concepts on combining Western technology with Eastern wisdom. Hawai'i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave.: Mon 1/28, (7:30PM.) $45-$135. ~ Hawai'i Salsa Festival With Son Cari­be, Salsa superstars Junior and Emily and Hawai'i's premier DJs. Get discounted tickets at hawaiisalsafestival.com, or call 255-8768. Q11een Kapi'olani Hotel and various spots around Waikiki beach. Thu 1/31 through Sun 2/2. Group and kama'aina discounts available. See website for prices and details. 'e James Cotton The multi Grammy-nomi­nated blues wonderkind brings his superharp and down home rhythm and blues, transform­ing the Hawaiian Hut into a Mississippi Juke Joint. Travis Haddox opens. Tickets available at hawaiisbesttickets.com or by phone at 545-2980. Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr.: Thu 1/31 $45. 941-5205 ~ MxPx The skate rock icons bring their own version of a "Punk Rawk Show." Their version includes getting keys to the city of Bremerton, WA and contributing to The Passion of the Christ soundtrack. Punk rock! Unit 101 and 82Fifty open. Pipeli11e Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.: Fri 1/25, (6PM.) $20 general; $45VIP. 589-1999 ~ The Police Tickets sold out for the Saturday show the same day they went on sale. Really, are you surprised? Start scouring eBay and craig­slist, and let us know if you have any extras, as long as you're not charging the same price as a house payment. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave.: Sat 2/16 & Sun 2/17, 2008. 591-2211 ~ The Toasters Honolulu plays host to NYC old school ska band The Toasters. More infor­mation at 808shows.com. Fri. 2/1, 8PM, Anna Bannana's, 2440 S. Beretania, all ages; Sat 2/2, 10PM, Next Door, 43 N. Hotel St., 21+. $15. ~ War "Why can't we be friends" and jump into our "Low rider" for some "All day music?" So what if it's not "Summer?" Tickets at all tick­etmaster locations or online at kingmichelcon­certs.com. Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St.: Thu 2/28. $35 general; $60 VIP. 589-1999

Theater 6 Dance Black Boy UH-Manoa's Office of Multicul­tural Student Services presents actor Charles Holt in this one-man dramatization of Rich­ard Wright's 1945 autobiography. Campu_s Center Ballroom, UH-Manoa campus: Sat 1/19, (6:30PM.) Free. 235-7433 ~ Doubt (See Hot Picks, pages 8 & 9.) Man­oa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd.: Wed 1/16-Thu 1/17, 7:30PM; Fri 1/18-Sat 1/19, 8PM; Sun 1/20, 4PM. Show runs through 2/3. $15-$25. manoavalleytheatre.com, 988-6131 ~ Doug Varone and Dancers Long time company member and Hilo native Eddie Takera returns to dance in an evening featur­ing a new piece set to Jake Shimabukuro's music. Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike: Sat 1/19, (8PM.) 455-0011 Hanayagt Dancing Academy Malzome This first dance of the year has been an annual event since the academy was founded in 1947. Students ages 3 to 90 perform various Japa­nese dances. Mission Memorial Auditorium, 550 S. King St.: Sat 1/19, (1-3PM.) Free. Maul vs. Hercules Maui fishes up a new island to rule. Hercules comes along. The two alpha males compete for rulership of the island. Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 2846 Ualena St.: Fri 1/18, 7:30PM; Sat 1/19, 1:30PM & 4:30PM. Show runs through 2/23. $8-$20. 839-9885 ~ Pele Mi Pele sets things on fire-literally and figuratively. An adaptation of Frederich Wichman's book thatis part of a Kaua'i tales series. Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St.: Thu 1/17-Sat 1/19, 8PM; Sun 1/20, 2PM. Show runs 2/10. $1-$16. kumukahua.org, 536-4441 ~ Shanghai Circus The acrobatic, grav­ity-defying troupe return from the Peopl.e's Republic of China in an all-new show with a new cast. Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St.: Fri 1/18, 7:30PM; Sat 1/19 & Sun 1/20, 2 & 7:30PM. $22.50-$37.50. hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506

Auditions Brigadoon Advance appointment needed for the open casting. Call 735-4827 to reserve your slot. Hawai'i Pacific University Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, 45-045 Kamehameha Hwy., Kane'ohe: Mon 1/28, 5:30-7:30rM; Tue 1/29, 7-8:30PM. 375-1282 Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus Hawai'i's lon­gest running children's choir is holding open auditions for their choral and music educa­tion program. Students will sing individually and participate in a full rehearsal. UH Music Buildi11g, corner ofUniversity Ave. and Dole St.: Sat 1/19, 8:30AM (grades K-1, 3-4 & 7-9); 9:30AM (boys with changed voices); 10:30AM (grades 5-6 & 10-12); 11:30AM (grade 2).)

Museums Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice St. Open daily 9AM-5PM. $14.95 adults; $11.95 youthage4-12; under4 free. bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511

Brain: The World Inside Your Head Employing innovative special effects, repro­ductions, virtual reality, hands-on learning activities and interactive technology to delve into the inner workings of the brain, find out why your grey matter should be treasured.

Children's Discovery Center Kids can present a puppet show, dress up like a doctor, play virtual volleyball, explore the inside of a mouth, visit different cultures, test their wheel­chair skills, put on a play, make crafts and much more at this interactive museum. 110 'Ohe St.: Tue-Fri, 9AM-1PM; Sat & Sun, 10AM-3PM. $8 adults, $6.75 kids 2-17. 524-5437 Chinatown Museum Learn about both Chi­naown and Hawaiian history, and how they intermingle. 1120 Maunakea St., 2nd floor: Open Mon-Sat, 10A~l-2PM. $2 adults; $1 youths. tcmhi.org, 526-1322 The Contemporary Museum 2411 Makiki Heights Dr. Open Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM; Sun, noon-4PM. $5 adults; $3 students/seniors (free every third Thursday of the month). tcmhi.org, 526-1322 The Contemporary Cafe 2411 Makiki Heights Dr. Tue-Sat, 11:30AM-2:30PM; Sun, noon-2:30PM. 526-1322 The Contemporary Museum at First Hawai­ian Center 999 Bishop St. Open Mon-Thu, 8:30AM-4PM; Fri, 8:30AM-6PM. Validated park­ing available; enter on Merchant St. 526-1322 Doris Duke's Shangri La Advance reserva­tions are required for guided tours of the 5 · acre waterfront estate-packed with Islamic art-of the late heiress and philanthropist. All tours depart from the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St. Wed-Sat, 8:30AM, 11AM & 1:30PM. $25, $20 to Hawai'i residents (13 & older) with proof of residency. honolu­luacademy.org, (866) DUKE-TIX Hawai'I Plantation Village Thirty struc­tures preserved in their original condition offer a glimpse of plantation life from the mid-19th century through World War II. 94-695 Waipahu St. Guided tours Mon-Sat, 10AM-2PM. $5-$13. Children 3 & under free. hawaiiplantationvillage.org, 677-0110 Hawal'i State Art Museum No. 1 Capitol District Building, 250 S. Hotel St., 2nd Fl. Open Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM. Free. 586-0900 Hokulanl lmaginarium Windward Com­munity College's state-of-the-art planetarium and multi-media facility presents shows for all ages. Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea'ahala Rd., Kiine'ohe: 235-7321 Honolulu Academy of Arts 900 S. Beretania St. Docent-guided tours are available, included in the admission price and self-guided digital audio tours are available for an additional $5. Open Tue-Sat, 10AM-4:30PM; Sun, 1-5PM. $10 general, $5 seniors/military/students; free for kids 12 & under and museum members. honoluluacademy.org, 532-8700

Bank of Hawai'i Free Sunday The Third Sunday of every month has free admission, live music and dance performances, video screen­ing, storytelling and other family-friendly entertainment, including the animated films Roberto: The Insect Architect and The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. Sun 1/20.

Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir OssipoffThe first ever major muse­um retrospective of the Hawai'i starchitect who designed everything from the Honolulu International Airport to the Liljestrand House on Round Top Drive. Explore Ossipoff's work and life through models, video, photographs and personal artwork. Through 1/27. (Admis­sion is an additional $5.)

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Kumu Kahua brings Madame Pele to the stage

As goddess as it gets

STEVE WAGENSELLER

Pele Ma, Kumu Kahua Theatre's latest produc­tion, has many good things going for it: it brings to life a dozen

Pele myths-or legends if your belief system tends that way; it is a fine show for the whole family, young and old; lastly, it provides a pleasant evening of entertainment for very little kalii. That is not to say that no weaknesses exist in the pro­duction, but those weaknesses don't undermine the whole show. Let me expound upon the good stuff first and poke into the pukas later.

Pele Ma is an adaptation by John HY. Wat, Kennly T. Asato and Laurel Nakanishi of Frederick B. Wichman's latest collection of stories about Pele-honua-mea's dalliances on the Garden Isle. If all you know about Pele is that she loves lava, the Big Island kine, the fiery lady demands another look from you in this production.

That's two looks, rather, as Pele is played by two actresses, Puamana Crabbe and Lindsey Shannon. As costumed by Dusty Behner, both Peles stand tall in dresses of black and red, the col­ors of lava rock and fire. Their coiffures also tell the story. As the younger Pele and also her spirit form, Shannon's Jong red tresses ·cap the figure of a goddess firm in strength and power. In contrast, Crabbe sports a mighty eruption of black hair streaked with hina­hina, denoting an older, but no less mercurial, deity-one still seeth­ing with a volcanic temper and haunted by loneliness.

A succession of scenes depict Pele's arrival on Kaua'i; her love battle with Kamapua'a, the half-pig, half-man demigod of Kaua'i; Pele's seduction of the ali'i Lohi'au and his eventual heart­break and suicide; and the quest of Pele's younger sister, Hi'iaka-i-ka­poli-o-pele, for the lost Lohi'au.

But don't despair, guys-this is not all chick flick material here. Once Kamapua'a struts on stage, there's some rollicking pig-lust action, several battles and much manly snuffling and grunting. Director Wat and actor Aito Steele

put plenty of fun into these scenes, so it's neither too risque for the kids nor too tame for the adults. Steele revels in his role, flashing his eyes when angered, leering lecherously when aroused, laugh­ing and braying when pleased with himself. On the night I saw the show, Kamapua'a experienced a malo malfunction that added unexpected suspense to an early scene. Kudos to Steele for not slip­ping out of character, much Jess his costume. Fortunately, Steele's steely grip stayed the straying cos­tume and the end result was that no end resulted.

And isn't that why we love theatre? You never know exactly what's going to happen. Actors face a new audience every night and react to the energy of the crowd. Every performance is dif­ferent and shows grow and change over time (even The Lion King. one suspects). Theatre is organ­ic-it's not processed, packaged or perfect. No matter how many times you view Citizen Kane, or for that matter, Battlefield Earth, what you get is what you were given. There's nothing else-your role is to receive. But not in the­atre. As an audience member, you have a right, a privilege and a duty to give back to the actors.

Recently, I saw The Great Debaters at a cineplex. At the end of the movie, the audience did that rare thing these days ... it applauded. And rightly so for a fine, feel-good movie, but it couldn't have make a damn bit of difference to Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker or the fortunately named Denzel Whitaker. The next showing of the film was exactly like the first.

In Pele Ma, we receive some­thing even more remarkable that we don't get in film-the sound of the live human voice. On the stage, the voice is not amplified, not prerecorded, not shunted through filters and mixers (at least on the KKT stage, it isn't.) Along with its dialogue, Pele Ma uses song, chant and narrative to touch our hearts in ways that our species has known and delighted in for millennia.

Okay, off the soapbox and into the bitch pit.

As I said, this production is not without its faults. Almost unavoid­ably, an adaptation that pulls the narration from stories will sound bookish. Too often, so does the dialogue. From the mouths of many of the actors, the words march out with the same feature­less formality of John McCain's New Hampshire victory speech. Not all actors fall into that trap, Aito Steele being the best among them. The same with Jessica Haworth, who, even in the role of a narrator, gave her lines a defini­tive form and feeling. Later, as Hi'iaka, she displayed an impres­sive dynamic range and emotional reach. Which is not to diss every­one else; many others were good, but the devil is in the details. When you have a line, even just one line, you have the audience's attention. If you haven't thought about your character, we won·t be thinking about you.

It's a young cast and there's room to grow here for some.

Another quibble is with director Wat's decision to have one actor simultaneously deliver the transla­tion while another actor delivers a chant or speech in Hawaiian. Apparently, this denotes equality for the two languages. The result, though, is that the musicality of the Hawaiian is lost and tlie trans­lation muddied or incomprehen­sible. How else could this have been handled? Kelley Konecko's set design holds one answer: text projection. She supplied the set with a translucent backdrop, used for several projected "offstage" scenes including the death of Lohi'au. If the English text were projected there during the chant sequences, the same as "surtitles" at an opera, we would have t]Je double pleasure of hearing the Hawaiian words and understand­ing their meaning. •

Pele Ma, Kumu Kahua, 46 Mer­chant Street, continuing through 2/10, Thu.-Sat. 8PM, Sun. 2PM, $16 general, $13 seniors 62 and up, $10 students, reduced prices for Thu. performances, advance purchase & reservations recommended, kumu­kahua.org, 536-4441

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Academy Art Center at Unekona 1111 Vic- View the vintage surfboard collection, pho- Galleries tona St. Open Tue-Sat, lOAM-4:30rM; Sun, tos, memorabilia, bottles, videos, posters and 1-51'.II. Free admission. honoluluacademy.org, other cultural items on display and shop for 532-8741 jewelry from the bottom of the sea. North Opening Honolulu Police Department Law Enforce. Shore Marketplace: Wed-Mon, 11AM-6PM. ment Museum Inside the Police Department Free. 637-8888 2nd Annual All Things Hawaiian Show is this gem about Honolulu's finest. Besides Pacific Aviation Museum Historical arti- Opening Reception 1/30, 5:30-8:30m Runs badges and weapvns, you'll find interesnng facts and aircraft-including a Japanese Zero 1/30 through 3/1. N11'11a1111 Gallery at Marks stories, like that of detective Chang Apana fighter and Navy Wildcat- rel! heroic stories Garage, 1161 Nu'uanu AYe.: 536-9828 who inspired the fictional character Char- of military aviation during WWTT Pearl Har- California Dreamin' LA to HI Opening lie Chan. 801 S. Beretania St.: Mon-Fri, bor, Hanger 37, Ford Island, 31~ Lexington Reception 1/27, 5-7r~1. Runs 1/20 through 7:45AM-4:30PM. Free. 529-3351 Blvd.: $14 general ($10 kama'aina); $7 chil- 3/16. Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala 'lolani Palace Built by King Kalakaua in 1882, dren ($5 kama'aina). pacificaviationmuseum. Pu'umalu St.: 395-3238 the palace was the center of social and political org, 441-1000 David Behlke and Richard Fand, Universal actil'ity in the Kingdom of Hawai'i during the Queen Emma Summer Palace Revel in Connections Through 2/22. Cafe Che Pasta, monarchy period. Comer of King & Richards Hawaiian history and American architec- 1001 Bishop St., Ste 108: 524-0004 Sts.: Guided tours: Tue-Sat, 9-ll:15A~I, $20 cure from the Victorian period at the sum- Destiny? w/ David Behlke, Dennis Good· adults, $15 kama'aina, $5 children (under 5 mer retreat, which was built in Boston, bee, Janet Jin, Karen Lee, Bud Spindt years not admitted) Audio tours available then shipped in pre-cut frames and sec- Opening ileception 1/16, 4:30-7r~1. Through l l:45.nt-3PM, $12 adults; $5 children. Galler- tions around South America before arriv- 2/15. Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community 1es open: Tue-Sat, 9A~l-4:30PM. $6 adults; $3 ing in Hawai'i. 2913 Pali Hwy.: Daily, College: 734-9375 kids. Free admission to island residents with ID 9AM-4PM. $1-$6. daughtersofhawaii.org, The Landscape w/ Mary Mitsuda, Nor· on Kama'aina Sundays (the first Sunday of each 595-6291 een Naughton, Sharon Sussman, Debbie month). iolanipalace.org, 522-0832 Tennent Art Foundation Gallery View Young Opening Reception 2/8, 5:30-8:30rn. John Young Museum of Art The museum a large collection of the paintings by Runs 1/25 through 3/2. Cedar Street Galler-displays works selected from art collector Hawai'i's beloved artist Madge Tennent. ies, 2nd Floor, 817 Cedar St.: 589-1580 Young's private stash. Krauss Hall, UH-Miin- Lectures and tours available. 203 Pros- Murry Turnbull, Visualizing the Invisible oa: Mon-Fri, 11AM-2PM; Sun 1-4PM; closed pect St.: Tue-Sat, 10AM-12PM; Sun, 2-4PM. Opening Reception 1/20, 2-4PM. Runs 1/20 on state holidays. Free. outreach.hawaii.edu/ Free. 531-1987 through 2/29. 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School, 1602 Punahou St.: 944-5712 featured oil and water colors, ceramics, wood, The Pastelllsta Six w/ Ela Zapf, Bridgette Adams-Greb, Gregory Pal; Nancy Jack·

glass and jewelry by Hawai'i artists. Call 943-

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Most denizens of major U.S. cities will probably tell you that no one in their ef­fen town can eff~n drive. There are a lot of differences between Honolulu and its mainland counterparts, but the case of having terrible drivers is no different. Bostonians get out of their driver's seats to see what the traffic jam is all about in a two-lane road that's actually supposed to be a one-lane road (which is the size of a cow path ... because it actually used to be a cow path. Bless those early settlers). Los Angelinos spend more time in their cars than they do at home, becoming car-hu­man mutants with disregard for pedestrian safety and any kind of road etiquette. Anyone who is crazy enough to drive in New York ... well, we'll just leave it at that.

In the case of O'ahu, the fact that the island has more registered vehicles than

· it has licensed drivers hints at driving problems to come. Laid-back attitudes combined with constant traffic congestion make for an awkward marriage resulting in horrible driving. Typical complaints? No one knows how to merge. Monster trucks get in the way of seeing signs and traffic up ahead. No one is aggressive enough.

This is where the Hawai'i Driver's Manual comes into play. It doesn't mat­ter whether if you're a 16-year old driving newbie or your beast of a Buick has been terrorizing the streets of O'ahu since Hawai'i was still a territory. For only $4.65, the shiny orange half-page sized manual is available everywhere, a.k.a. Longs, and can remind those behind the wheel to actually signal while turning or to give proper warning before moving into the next highway lane. For an even cheaper price (free, for those with internet access), download the manual in .PDF form at hawaii.gov/dot/higways/hwy-v/mvso.htm.

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Local lens Just around the same time when it

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Anderson (whose new movie, There Will Ee Blood, releases this week) took the former Saturday Night Live star and put him in his first

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of violence. Though shot primarily in Los Angeles, things get better for the unlucky Barry Egan (Sandler) when he takes an impulsive trip

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It isn't just the size of balloon ar­rangements from Flyin' Hawaiian Balloons that can be impressive.

BOOK REVIEW

FORESKIN'S LAMENT

Shalom Auslander Riverhead Books, 311 pp, $24.95

S halom Auslander believes unques­tioningly in the existence of God. He also believes that God is a ma­

levolent sadist who sits on high waiting for the perfect moment-preferably when the chance to dole out an ironic punishment is high-to smite him down. Auslander's new book is not so much a memoir as it is a funny and profane screed, detailing

You can get something as simple and amusing as a chicken-shaped mylar balloon (you can decide for what occasion ... no ques­tions asked), an intricate garden of balloon flowers (this is the only place in town that offers these latex replications of nature) or a mylar singing birthday balloon.

One\ .ill also notice a plethora of Beanie Babies and candy lining the shelves of the store. While Komoto will be the first one to tell you that the Beanie Baby craze is over, Ty is still the number-one selling plush toy company. And plush toys and candy go with balloons like an ice addiction and missing teeth.

Valentine's Day and gradua­tion season are the busiest time for this balloon giant. So put your orders in now for whatever type of themed-balloon arrangement you can think up. This creative outlet will mostly likely deliver, if not go beyond your expectations.

P.S. In addition to being available to turn balloon tricks at events, Ko­moto also does stand-up comedy at Sharkey's and The Laugh Factory.

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his early life raised in the Orthodox Jewish community of Monsey, NY and the irrepa­rable damage a life cit faith has caused him.

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Auslander flits between rebelling against God and shamefully returning to the fold. The book's title derives from this central conflict. In an affecting episode, he and his pregnant wife are told that the child in her womb is a boy; Auslander must choose whether or not to circumcise his son. A choice, as Auslander sees it, between either honoring a deity whom he loathes and fears or attracting His ire. His choice, and this book, becomes a meditation on whether or not faith can exist without fear.

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Words Common Book Club If you enjoyed Wind­ward Community College's collection of discussions and lectures derived from Daniel Quinn's Ishmael, consider nominating your favorite for the next time around. A Clock­work Orange, anyone? Forms are available through wcc.hawaii.edu /commonbook. Deadline for nominations 1/28, (4P~1.) Shakespeare on Sunday The ongoing bard aficionados read Tim on of Athens. Read along or just listen in. Call 394-5317 for details. Academy of Film & Television, 1174 Waimanu St., Suite A: Sun 1/27, (7PM.) Free. americanfilmactor.com, 596-8300 Skye White The "Soul Poet" speaks as part of the MLK festivities . Kapi'olani Park. Sat 1/21, (3:15PM.) The Society of Children's Book Writ· ers and lllustrators-Hawai'i The annual conference features Linda Pratt, award­winning novelist Graham Salisbury and picture book illustrator LeUyen Pham along with optional feedback on first pages from attendees. ·Register by 1/25 for manuscript critique; 2/22 for confer­ence alone or with port fol io. Register at 728-8109. Ham s 11nitcd Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd.: Sat 3/1, (9AM-3:30r,,1.) $85 SCBWI members; $95 nonmembers. 988-6266 Youth Speaks Hawal'i All ages invited to attend, but the mic is reserved for teens in this long-running event. The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.: Sat 1/19, (3-5PM.) Free. artsatmarks.com, 521-2903

Learning Art Lunch Lecture Series The downtown art scene gets its lunchtime fix the last week of each month. This Month: The SFCA Recipient Award Series-Rick~ The Recent History of Glass in Hawai'i.1-Iawai'i State Art Museum, No. 1 Capitol District Bldg., 250 S. Hotel St.: Tue 1/29, (12PM.) Free. 586-0900

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Cultural Astronomy Workshop: The Sun Discover the astronomical meaning of solstices and equinoxes and how ancient monuments were built based on the sun's movement. Offered by WCC's Center for Aerospace Education. Windward Com­mtmity College. Sun 1/20, (3PM.) $5-$7. 235-7433 Directing the Documentary Alanis Obo­msawin teaches interview techniques and explores the power of images in this overview of directing documentary films. Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall, UH-Manoa campus: Sun 1/27, (9AM-4PM.) $100. outreach.hawaii. edu/pnm, 956-8400

Upcoming Classes Creating Memorable PowerPoint Slide Shows Just look what it got Al Gore. This is a demonstration course and not hands-on. Basic PowerPoint skills required. Registration required. Windward Community College. Begins Thu 1/29, 5:30-8:30r~1. $45. 235-7433 GarageBand Power! Dr. Joseph Ruszowski teaches this hit music-making software by Apple. Miinoa Multimedia Lab, UH-Manoa campus: Sun 1/27, (9m) $135. 956-7221 Photography with a Conscience Dana Forsberg teaches how to develop skills and insights necessary in documenting moments, things and events of deep personal signifi­cance. UH Art Dept. Tuesdays 1/29 through 3/4, (6PM-9PM.) $150.

Botanical Garden Tours View rare and beautiful plants from tropical regions of the world. Reserva­tions recommended. Guided tours available Mon-Sat, 1pm. Foster Botanical Gardens, 50 N. Vineyard Blvd.: (9AM-4PM.) $5; $3 kama'aina; $1 kids. 522-7066 Hilawa Xeriscape Garden This three-acre botanical garden showcases more than 300 varieties of plants that promote water conser­vation. Hiilawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Industrial Park: Every Sat, (10AM-2PM.) Free. 527-6113

Koko Crater Botanical Garden Take a 2-mile loop trail through the 60-acre basin inside Koko Crater with dryland plant col­lections from Hawai'i and around the world. Kealahou St., near Sandy Beach: Daily, (9AM-4PM.) Free. 522-7060 Lyon Arboretum Self-guided tours available Mon-Fri starting at 9AM, guided tours available at 10AM. The 193-acre botanical garden is open 9AM to 4PM every weekday. Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Rd.: Mon-Fri. Free. 988-0456 Minoa Heritage Center Outdoor guided tours for both adult and school groups are offered by prearranged appointment only. Dis­cover Kiika'o'o Heiau and the Native Hawai­ian garden while learning the history of Manoa. Miinoa Heritage Center, 2859 Manoa Rd.: Open Tue-Sat, 9AM-4PM. $7 general; $4 seniors and military; children under 12 accompanied by adult free. manoaheritagecenter.org, 988-1287 Tropical Plant Nature Walk Enjoy a guided nature hike with tropical plants and majes­tic views of the Ko'olau range. Reservations required. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd., Kane'ohe: Every Sat, 10AM & Sun, lm Free. 233-7323 Waimea Valley Audubon Center Take a walk through a world of rare and endangered Hawai­ian flora and fauna, strolling paths, hiking rrails and history. Waimea Valley Audubon Center. Guided Wildlife Walk: Mon, lP~I; Historical Walle Tue, Wed & Sat, lP~I; Native Hawaiian Plant Walk: Thu & Sun, 2PM. 638-9199

Hikes 6 Excursions Hawaiian Railway Choo-choo back through time on this narrated round-trip ride to Kahe Point. No reservations needed. 91-1001 Renton Rd., 'Ewa: Every Sun, (1 & 3P~I.) $10 adults; $7 seniors/kids (ages 2 to 12). hawai­ianrailway.com, 681-5461 Holo Holo Tours Enjoy breathtaking views on tours, which focus on Hawaiian culture, history, flora and more. He'eia State Park, 46-4/ii Kamehameha Hwy., Kane'ohe: Every Wed, (2-3PM.) 247-3156

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Ka'ena Point Coastal Hike Kay Lynch leads a 6-mile hike along O'ahu's shoreline wilder­ness, with special attention fiven to identifing native plants. Pre-registration required at 522-7064 Mon 1/21, (4- 6PM.) Free. Makapu'u Scramble Enjoy the view on this scenic, 2-mile hike with the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club. Will there be whales? 'Iolani Palace Grounds. Sat 1/19, (8AM.) $2 nonmem­bers. 674-1459

Food 6 Drink Macrobiotic Community Dinner The ulti­mate in healthy eating. Eat in or take out at this ongoing dinner. Reservations requested at 398-2695. Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.: Wed 1/16 & Fri 1/25, (6-7:30PM.) $12. 949-2220 Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tasting Really though, is anybody ever done with either? Check out the newest complementary tastings. The Wine Stop, 1809 S. King St.: Every 2nd and 3rd Friday, (4-8P~!.) Free. thewinestopha­waii.com, 946-3707 Tasty Tidbits: Curries from Africa and India with Zola Brown Registration required for this storytelling of world adventures and the curry samples that go with them. Kahuku Public Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy.: Tue 1/22, (6:30P~!.) Free. 293-8935 Waialua Farmers' Market Wade through fresh fruits, vegetables, tropical flowers, fresh herbs and more. Most of the participants are retired Waialua Plantation employees on a fixed income. The old Waialua Sugar Mill, North Shore: Every Sat, (8:30AM-noon.) The Willows' Hops & Grinds Kick off the "Hops & Grinds" 2008 season with a Rogue Ales beer dinner. Enjoy Rogue beer pairings with a five-course Pacific Rim-inspired din­ner by Executive Chef Jay Matsukawa. For ages 21 & over. The Willows, 901 Hausten St.: Fri 1/18, (6PM.) $55-$65. 952-9200 Wrath of Grapes Taste killer wines from a different presenter each week. Reservations required. Indigo Restaurant, 1121 Nu'uanu Ave.: Every Tue, (6PM.) $20 plus tax and gra­tuity. 521-2900

Whatevahs ~ Almost New Music Sale The annual music sale, filled with music you want, but don't care to pay the eBay shipping charges for. (sorry, no vinyl for this one.) HPR mem­bers get an hour head start. Atherton Per­forming Arts Studio, Hawai'i Public Radio, 738 Kaheka St.: Mon 1/21, 10AM-4PM. Free. 955-8821 Bead Away Bead your heart out at this five­day bead extravaganza, bringing together ... beads. Duh. Information at ibeads.com/bead­away.htm or 734-1182. Out,-igger Waikiki 011

the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.: Wed 1/16-Mon 1/21. $75-$150. Cha Do Gu Sale Japanese tea implements and all the tea accessories you could ever hope to find. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, 2454 South Beretania St.: Tue-Sat through 1/26, (10AM-4PM.) Free. jcch.com, 945-7633 Hawai'i Magicians Society The interna­tional Brotherhood of Magicians hold their monthly meeting. Free beginners magic class, meeting at the same location at 6PM. Kalihi-Piilama Library, 1325 Kalihi St.: Thu 1/24, (7PM.) Hawaiian Civic Club Open to all native Hawaiians and those who are Hawaiian at heart. Workshops, information meets, social gatherings and regular discussions of cultural heritage. Call 259-7571 for informa­tion. Kiihio Community Center, Waimanalo: Every third Monday, 1/21, (7PM.) llima Intermediate School Civic Club Rummage Sale & Carwash All proceeds go toward a trip to Washington, D.C. that the Civic Club is planning for March as part of the hands-on civic education program Close Up. Sat. 1/19, 9AM-1PM rummage sale, Ilima fotermediate School Cafeteria, 91-884 Fort Weaver Rd.; Sun. 1/20 10AM-3PM carwash, JN Automotive Nimitz Dealership, 2999 N. Nimitz Hwy. Inner Fire Singles Retreat Find passion and purpose in this health-minded gender bal­anced singles retreat. Sat 1/19, (l lPM.) $105. innerfirehawaii.com, 255-9839

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NOAA Blue-bag Lunchtime Lecture The ongoing lecture series presents an update of the American Samoa Coastal Management Pro­gram. RSVP through e-mail at Nadia.Sbeih@ NOAA.gov. NOAA Pacific Services Center, 737 Bishop St. #1550: Tue 1/22, (noon-lPM.) ~ Nu'uanu Mardi Gras Celebration Get ready for two contests, with $500 prizes given to best float and best entertainer (involves both costume and spirit). Nu'uanu Ave. (between Pauahi and King St.). Tue 2/5, (6-lOPM.) Optimysstique Special event promoting wellness, sustainability and romantic coun­try living with music, fashion shows, demon­strations and more. Call 637-2117 to RSVP. Waimea Valley Aud,;bon Center. Wed 1/20, (llAM-llPM.) $6-10 advance; $15 door; $30 VIP. 638-9199 Professional Women's Network Lun• cheon Barbara Pelligrino speaks about "Treasure Mapping Your Way to Success." RSVP by Mon 1/21. Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr.: Thu 1/28, (ll:30AM.) $26 members; $40 guests. reservations@ pwnhawaii.org, 533-4800 Sudden Wife Abandonment Project (SWAP) Don't get excited. Researcher looking for participants in an online study of women whose marriages ended sud­denly. E-mail divorcestudy@videotron.ca or access the questionnaire at runaway­husbands.com. Surf Discussion Series International surfer Randy Rarick helms the first discussion series of the year, focused on wave-centric conversa­tion and surf mythology. Chinatown Board­room, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.: Thu 1/17, (6:30PM.) Free. 585-7200

Volunteer The ARTS at Marks Garage The leading contemporary art venue seeks assistance with various events including First Fridays, galley sitting and art installations. E-mail info@ artsatmarks.com for more information. The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.: artsatmarks.com, 521-2903

Bike Path Clean-Up Island Triathlon & Bike is picking up trash, sweeing and remov­ing weeds on the path by the Ala Wai Golf Course. Free shirt for helpers! Third Wed of every month, (3PM.) ITBHawaii.com, 732-7227 Hawai'i State Art Museum Docents Share your enjoyment of art with others. The four-month course begins 2/5; enroll­ment is limited, call for information. Hawai'i State Art Museum, No. 1 Capitol District Bldg., 250 S. Hotel St.: $100 per semester. 586-0900 Humpback Whale Sanctuary Ocean Count Help monitor the number of whales around the islands by volunteering as a site leader or general volunteer. Check paci­ficwhale.org or (800) 942-5311. Sat 1/26, (8AM-12:15PM.) Miinoa Cliff Restoration Meet at the trail­head on Round Top Drive to help nurture native plants and remove invasives on around the popular trail site. E-mail manoacliffna­tives@gmail.com for details. Every first and third Sun, (9AM.) Pouhala Marsh Clean-Up and Restora• tion Remove pickleweed and other alien flora. Gloves, water, hat, sunscreen, change of clothes and towel are recommended. Closed footwear and long pants are required. Hawai'i Nature Center. Sat 1/19, (8:30-11:30AM.) 955-0100 Tides Foundation The Moloka'i Environ­mental Protection Fund is accepting propos­als for 2008 grants cycle. Applicants must come'from a non-profit organization or be fiscally sponsored by one. Send inquires to buhrman@tides.org. tidesfoundation.org. Deadline for proposals 4/1.

Sports Sharon's Ride/Walk Choose from the 100-K ride, 75-K ride, 35-K ride, 10-K ride or a 10-K, 5-K and 1-K run/walk into Diamond Head Crater and back. Help raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation. Kapi'olani Com­munity College. Sun 1/27, (6AM registration.) $30-$35. hawaiiepilepsy.com, 528-3058

Spinfest Reserve your space and time for the 12-hour indoor cycling marathon-a fundar­iser for the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii. A post-spin reception with wine, cheese, prizes and live music follows the event. Honolulu Club, 932 Ward Ave.: Fri 1/25, (6AM-6PM.) $20 suggested donation. 543-3910

Neighbors An Evening With Hot Tuna The co-founders of Jefferson Airplane-Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady-return for a smattering of shows around the Islands. Tickets available through hawaiisbesttickets.com or lazarbear.com. Thu 2/28, KCC Theater, Kaua'i, 7:30PM; Sat 3/1, Palace Theater, Hilo, 7PM; Sun 3/2, Castle Theatre, Maui, 7:30PM, (7:30PM.) $35-$45. (808) 245-8270 Humpback Whale Sanctuary Ocean Count Help monitor the number of whales and other marine mammals around the islands by volun­teering as a site leader or general volunteer on Kaua'i, Maui and the Big Island. Check paci­ficwhale.org or call (800) 942-5311. Sat 1/26, (8AM-12:15PM.) ~ James Cotton The multi Grammy-nomi­nated blues wonderkind brings his superharp and down home rhythm and blues, transform­ing the Islands Hut into a Mississippi Juke Joint. Wed 1/30, KCC Performing Arts Center, Kaua'i, 7:30PM; Fri 2/1, Castle Theater, Maui, 7:30PM; Sat 2/2, Palace Theater, Hilo, 7:30PM. $38-50. 941-5205 ~ Shanghai Circus The acrobatic, grav­ity-defying troupe return from the People's Republic of China in an all-new show with a new cast. Wed 1/16, Kealakehe High School, 7:30PM; Thu 1/17, Kaua'i War Memorial Auditorium, 4:30 & 7:30rM; Mon 1/21 & Tue 1/22, 7PM. $22.50-$37.50. hawaiithe­atre.com, 528-0506 Wellness Expo Workshops and exhibits pro­vide information on holistic healing, massage, yoga, nutrition, reflexology, and much more. Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, Kaua'i: Sat 1/26, 9AM-5PM; Sun 1/27, 9AM-4PM. $5 per day; $8 both. (808) 828-2120

Gay ~ Cocoa Chandelier's Runway Giinko Marischino and some of the nations top female impersonators bring a night of fashion and dance with special guests Shakti Dance Movement. Ner,;t Door, 43 N. Hotel St.: Sun 1/20, (6PM.) $10-$15. 548-NEXT Full Moon Party It is the dawning of the aging of the Aquarius, who get in free and their first drink is on the house. Hula's Bar and Lei Stand, Waikiki Grand Hotel, 2nd floor, 134 Kapahulu Ave.: Wed 1/23. hulas.com, 923-0669 Uke Hike Check the website at gayhawaii.com/ likehike for dates and questions. Hikes, times and dates vary. Next publicized hike Sun 1/20.

Mixed Media ~ Animal House As Bluto says, "Grab a brew. Don't cost nothin'." Well, it actually does cost something for the brew, but the mov­ie screening is free. O'Toole's Irish Pub, 902 Nu'uanu Ave.: Sun 1/20, (7PM.) 536-6360 The Gem Hunter Watch the documentary film of Gary Bowersox, who journeyed to the emerald and lapis mines of Afghanistan in 2001. The Gem Hunter, Waikiki Galleria Tower, 222 Kalakaua Ave Ste. 1414: Daily throughout January, (3:30 & 5:30rM.) The­GemHunter.com, 792-3332· Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises with Alanis Obomsawin Obamsawirn returns to the Canadian village in which she was raised to craft a history of her people. Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall, UH-Manoa campus: Fri 1/25, (7PM.) Free.

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Some unheralded movies and boxed set TV series are fresh out on DVD, with extras that make them even more special. Here's our commentary

Thru the Crax BOB GREEN

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s unshine (sci-fi) Some­what mistreated at the time of its theater re­lease (newspapers as­signed their B-list critics

pathic outlaw (Russell Crowe) to be picked up by a train. Simple enough? But what if the outlaw's gang trails them and sets their boss free? What makes this remake superior to the original is the expert staging by di­rector Mangold-particularly the epic shoot-out at the film's climax.

Extras: Standard, except for Man­gold's meticulous detailing of how he changed the new movie-and how he coaxed such good perfor­mances from his leading men.

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audience involvement-just who murdered the beautiful, "innocent" Laura Palmer, small-town denizen of the mainland Northwest. (Then, as in his Blue Velvet, Lynch un­covered a wholesome town's dirty secrets ad infinitum.) The entire se­ries, starring KyleMacLachlan as an F.B.I. agent, is beautifully, moodily­photographed and puzzling. Maybe too puzzling for some. The series' ratings plummeted and became a cult classic. It's well worth seeing, although it's not ordinary TV_:..__you have to watch (and look) carefully.

of one major character. However, the season redeemed itself, and then some, with its season ender-wide­ly thought to be the best of its kind in the history of episodic TV-by employing a flash-forward showing a suicidal Jack (Matthew Fox) off the island-and regretting it.

Extras: The bonus material is first-rate from first to last, with the show's honchos owning up to their mistakes, with sharp, funny com­mentary-and some hints about the future. Highly recommended.

to review it), this ingenious sci-fier directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspot­ting) and enhanced by great special effects has to do with a space crew in the year 2057 off to save a frozen world by nuking the sun. But there's more, which should not be revealed here. The lead is played by CUlian Murphy (Red Eye, The Wind that Shakes the Barley) and the second lead by New Zealand's Cliff Curtis, who will teach at Honolulu's Pacific New Media later this year.

inserted and prove to be essential to the last third of the story. Highly recommended.

T win Peaks (episodes plus pilot) David Lynch's wildly popular TV series (or, at least, for the

first season) about murder, drugs, family secrets and metaphysics be­came a national obsession in the late '80s. Lynch wrote but did not direct the entire series, but his trademarks (eccentric characters, bizarre plot developments and overall eeriness) were present throughout. Lynch did direct the premiere, though, pegging

Extras: David Lynch explains, mystifies and illuminates.

Lost (third season) A good way to warm up for the fourth season of the show, which premieres Jan. 31, with nine fresh episodes. This third season, notoriously uneven, nonetheless let us know that Lost is heading for sci-fi status, with time­travel, a new monster and the death

DVDs also recommended: Ace in the Hole (Billy Wilder 1951 drama); The Up Series (seven-film series tracing the lives of Brit men and women from age 7 to 49, one of the best doc series ever produced); Zo­diac (2007 crime-procedural drama by David Fincher), issued previously but be sure to pick up the Director's Cut issue, new this month with ex­cellent director commentary. •

Extras: Standard stuff, until up pops the director's commentary wherein Boyle gives a truly com­prehensive commentary, one of the best ever done-fascinating and helpful. A couple of crucial scenes cut out of the movie have been re-

3:10 to Yuma (western) James Mangold (Walk the Line) directed this exciting, extremely well-acted remake of a '50s classic western with a story by Elmore Leonard. An hon­est citizen (Christian Bale) volun­teers (for money) to deliver a socio-

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Town RESTAURANT ROW 500 Ala Moana Blvd. 526-4171 • Thu 1/17: Across the Universe (Wed & Thu 12, 2:50, 7); Bee Movie (Wed & Thu I, 3:15, 5:25, 8); Fast Runner (Wed & Thu 12:50, 2:45, 4:40, 7:50); Gone Bahy Gone (Wed & Thu 12, 12:30, 3, 7:30); Martian Child (Wed & Thu 12:35, 3:05, 5:20, 7:35); Resident Evil: Extinction (Wed & Thu 12:45, 3:10, 5:15, 7:45); Superhad (Wed & Thu 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20); Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get MarriedP (Wed & Thu 12:05, 2:35, 7:05); We Own the Night (Wed & Thu 12:15, 2:55, 7:15);

Fri 1/18: 30 Days of Night (Fri-Tue 1:05, 4, 7, 9:20); American Gangster (Fri-Tue I, 4:30, 8); August Rush (Fri-Tue 1:20, 4:15, 7: 15, 9:50); Bee Movie (Fri-Tue 1:50, 4:50, 7:45, IO); Beowulf (Fri­Tuel:15, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40); The Game Plan (Fri-Tue 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 9:35); Ditman (Fri-Tue 2, 5, 7:50, 10:05); I.ion for Lambs (Fri-Tue 1:45, 4:45, 7:35, 9:55); Mr. Margorium's Wonder Emporium (Fri-Tue 1:35, 4:35, 7:30, 9:45);

WARD STADIUM 1044 Auahi St. 593-3000 + 27 Dresses (Fri-Sun 11:35, 2:15, 4:55, 8, 10:40, Mon II:35, 2:15, q:55, 7:40, 10:15, Tue 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:15); Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu I, 3:30, 7:35, 9:50, Fri-Mon 12:25, 3:20, Tue 1:30, 3:50,); Atonement (Wed & Thu 1:35, 3:50, 7:45, 10, Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 7:30. 10:35, Mon 12:30, 3:30, 7:30, 10:25, Tue 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55); The Bucket List (Wed & Thu 1:15, 3:50, 7:35, 9:55, Fri-Mon I 1:40, 2: 15, 4:45, 7:45, 10:20, Tue 1:15, 3:45, 7:30, 9:55); Charlie Wilson's War (Wed & Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, IO, Fri-Tue 7:25, IO), First Sunday (Wed & Thu 3:40, 7, 9:45, Fri-Sun 11 :30, 2:05, 5, 8:15, 10:55, Mon II:30, 2:05, 5, 7:40, 10:15, Tue 1:05, 3:40, 7, 9:45); The Great Debaters (Wed & Thu 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 10:15, Fri-Sun 7:45, 10:45, Mon & Tue 7:25, 10:15); I Am legend (Wed & Thu 2, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45, Fri-Mon 11:45, 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30, Tue 2, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45);Juno (Wed & Thu 1:10, 3:35, 7:40, 10:15, Fri-Mon ll:45, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20, Tue 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20); National Treasure: Book of Secrets (Wed &Thu 1:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10, Fri­Mon 12:05, 3:15, 7, 10:10, Tue 1:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10); One !Hissed Call (Wed & Thu I :35, 3:50, 7:45. IO,

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Fri-Sun 12:15, 2:55, 5:10, 8, 10:15, Mon 12:15, 2:55, 5:10, 8, 10:10, Tue 1:35, 3:50, 7:45, JO); P.S. I love You (Wed & Thu 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05, Fri-Mon 12:35, 3:45, 7:10, 10:25, Tue 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05); The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (Wed & Thu 1:55, 4:25, 7:05, 9:30, Fri-Mon 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, Tue 1:55, 4:25); Sweeney Todd (Wed & Thu I:15, 3:55, 7, 9:50, Fri-Sun II:40, 2:25, 5:15, 8:05, 10:55, Mon 12:45, 3:40, 7:20, 10:05, Tue I:15, 3:55, 7:05, 9:50); The Water Horse: legend of the Deep (Wed & Thu 1:35, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10);

• Thu 1/17: Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (Wed & Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:30, 8:05, 10:30, Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10, 10:40, su II:35, 5:30, 8:05, 10:30, Mon & Tue 1:45, 4:30, 7:50, 10:15,); Enchanted (Wed & Thu I); The Golden Compass (Wed & Thu 3:55, 7:05, 10:05);

Fri 1/18: Cloverfield (Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:10, 5:40, 8:15, 10:40, Mon 12:30, 3:10, 5:40, 8:15, 10:30, Tue 1:30, 3:55, 8, 10:30); Mad Money (Fri-Mon 10:05, 245, 7:05, 10:05, Tue 1:10, 3:45, 7:05, 10:05); There W"ill Be Blood (Fri-Mon 12, I, 3:30, 5, 7, 8:30, 10:30, Tue I, 2:30, 5, 7, 8:30, 10:30);

Windward KEOW CENTER CINEMA 1090 Keolu Dr. 18081 263-4171 + Fri l/11: 30 Days of Night (Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:35, Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, Mon & Tue 4:15, 7:15); Bee Movie (Fri-Sun I, 4, Mon & Tue 4); Dan In Real Life (Fri-Sat 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 9:45, Sun 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, Mon & Tue 4:45, 7:45); Fred Claus (Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 9:40, Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, Mon & Tue 4:30, 7:30); The Game Plan (Fri-Sat 7, 9:30, Sun-Tue 7);

KO'OLAU STADIUM Temple Valley Shopping Center 1808) 593.3000 + Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu 12:05, 2:30, 4:40, 7:45, 9:50, Fri-Tue 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:35, 9:35,); The Bucket List (Wed & Thu 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:35, Fri-Tue I:10, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55,); First Sunday (Wed & Thu 2, 2:15, 4:35, 7:10, 9:30, Fri-Tue 1:40, 3:50, 7:20, 9:55); I Am legend (Wed & Thu I:10, 3:30, 7:05, 9:20, Fri-Tue 7:10, 9:30); In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Wed & Thu 12:35, 3:25, 7, 9:40, Fri-Tue 1:05, 3:55, 7, 9:40); National Treasure: Book of Secrets (Wed & Thu 12:50, 3:45, 7:15, 9:55, Fri-Tue 1:05, 3:55, 7:05, 9:45); The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales ltlovie (Wed & Thu l, 2:55, 4:55, 7:25,

Fri-Tue 1:45. 3:45); The Water Horse: legend of the Deep (Wed & Thu 12:20, 3:05, 7:30, IO, Fri-Tue 1:10, 3:50, 7:10, 9:40);

• Thu 1/17: Charlie Wilson's War (Wed & Thu 9:20); One Missed Call (Wed & Thu 1:30, 3:40, 5:45, 7:40, 9:55); P.S. I love You (Wed & Thu 12:15, 3:10, 7:05, 9:45);

Fri 1/18: 27 Dresses (Fri-Tue I, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:05); Cloverfield (Fri-Tue I, 3, 5, 7, 9,); Mad Money (Fri-Tue I:15, 3:25, 5:40, 7:50, JO);

East KAMALA 8-PLEX Kahala Mall, 4211 Wai'alae Ave. 18081 296-1818 + Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, Fri-Sun I 1:20, 1:30, 3:45, 7, 9:40, Mon II:20, 1:30, 3:45, 7, Tue 1:50, 4:30, 7); The Bucket List (Wed & Thu I, 3:20, 5:40, 8, Fri-Sun II, 1:105, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:25, Mon 11, I:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8, Tue I, 3:20, 5:40, 8); Charlie Wilson's War (Wed & Thu 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, Fri-Sun 7:15, 9:50, Mon 7:15, Tue 7:20); National Treasure: Book of Secrets (Wed & Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, Fri-Sun II, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10, Mon II, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, Tue 1:20, 4:20, 7:10); The Orphanage (Wed & Thu 2:10, 5, 7:45, Fri-Sun 12:10, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10:20, Mon 12:10, 3, 5:20, 7:40, Tue 2:10, 4:50, 7:40); The Water Horse: legend of the Deep (Wed & Thu I :JO, 3:45, 7, Fri-Mon I I :40, 2: JO, 4:40, Tue 1:10, 3:45):

• Thu 1/17: Enchanted (Wed & Thu Il:15, 1:50,); Margot At the Wedding (Wed & Thu l :40, 3:55, 7: IO); No Country for Old Men (Wed & Thu 2, 4:45, 7:40);

Fri 1/18: 27 Dresses (Fri-Sun II:30, 2:40, 5:30, 8, 10:30, Mon I 1:30, 2:40, 5:30, 8, Tue 1:40, 5, 7:30); Cloverfield (Fri-Sun II:50, 1:50, 3:55, 6, 8:10, 1:30, Mon Il:50, 1:50, 3:55, 6, 8:10, Tue 1:30, 3:40, 5:45, 7:50);

KOKO MARINA STADIUM 8 593-3000 + The Bucket List (Wed & Thu I, 3:20, 5:40, 8, Fri-Sun II:40, 2, 4:20, 7:20, 9:40, Mon II:40, 2, 4:20, 7:45, Tue 2, 4:20, 7:45); First Sunday (Wed & Thu 2, 4:20, 7, Fri-Sun Jl:20, 1:40, 3:55, 7:30, IO, Mon II:20, 1:40, 3:55, 7:30, Tue 1:40, 3:55, 7:30.); I Am legend (Wed & Thu l:15, 3:40, 7:50, Fri-Sun II :50, 2: 15, 4:40, 7:40, 10:05, Mon Jl:50, 2:15, 4:40, 7:40, Tue 2:15, 4:40, 7:40); In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Wed & Thu 1:10, 3:55. 7:10, Fri-Sun 11:45, 3, 7, 9:45, Mon I 1:45, 3, 7, Tue l, 3:50, 7); National

Treasure: Book of Secrets (Wed & Thu 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, Fri-Sun 12, 2:50, 5:45, 8:30, Mon 12, 3, 7:10, Tue I, 3:50, 7: JO);

• Thu 1/17: Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu 1:30, 3:45, 7:15,); One Missed Call (Wed & Thu 1:35, 3:50, 7:45); P.S. I love You (Wed & Thu 1:45, 4:35, 7:30);

Fri 1/18: 27 Dresses (Fri-Sun II, 1:30, 3:55, 7, 9:30, Mon ll, 1:30, 3:55, 7, Tue 1:20, 3:55, 7,); Cloverfield (Fri-Sun 11:30, 1:35, 3:40, 6, 8:05, 10:10, Mon II:30, 1:35, 3:40, 6, 8, Tue 1:30, 3:40, 6, 8); Mad Money (Fri-Sun Jl:15, 1:40, 4:05, 7:15, 9:40, Mon 1:15, 1:40, 4:05, 7:15, Tue 1:40, 4:05, 7:15);

Central MIULANI TOWN CENTER STADIUM 14 95. 1249 Meheula Partway 18081 593-3000 + Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu 1:20, 3:30, 7:05, 9:15, Fri-Sat II:25, 1:35, 3:50, 7:05, 9:15, Sun Il:40, 2, 4:20, 7:05, 9:15, Mon Jl:25, 1:35, 3:50, 7:05, 9:10, Tue 1:20, 3:30, 6:15, 8:30,); The Bucket List (Wed & Thu 1:30, 3:55, 7, 9:15, Fri-Mon ll:50, 2:15, 4:35, 7, 9:15, Tue 1:25, 3:40, 7, 9:15); First Sunday (Wed & Thu 1:15, 3:45, 7:30, 9:50, Fri-Sun II :30, 2:45, 5: 15, 7:45, 10:05, Mon 11:30, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, IO, Tue 1:40, 3:55, 7, 9:20); The Golden Compass (Wed & Thu 1:10, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20, Fri-Sat 11:40, 1:40, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20, Sun I 1:30, 3, 6:45, 9:20, Mon I 1:10, 1:40, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25, Tue 1:05, 3:35, 6:55, 9:25); I Am legend (Wed & Thu 2, 4:15, 7:05, 9:25, Fri-Mon 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30, Tue 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:25); In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Wed & Thu 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30, Fri-Sun II:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, J0:05, Mon II:05, 1:50, 6:45, 9:30, Tue I, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30);Juno (Wed & Thu 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, JO, Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25, Mon 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20, Tue I:15, 3:25, 5:35, 7:45, JO); National Treasure: Book of Setrets (Wed & Thu l, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30, Fri-Sun JI, 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10, Mon 11, 3:30, 6:415. 9:35, Tue 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35,); One Missed Call (Wed & Thu 1:35, 3:40, 5:50, 8, Fri-Sun 12:05, 2:10, 4:15, 6:20, 8:25, 10:30, Mon 12:05, 2:10, 4:15, 7:20. 9:20, Tue 1:35, 3:40, 5:45, 7:50, 9:55); The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (Wed & Thu 7:45, Tue I, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, Fri-Sun 11:05, 1:10, 3:15, 5:20, 7:25, 9:30, Mon 11:05, l:JO. 3:15, 5:20, 7:25, 9:25, Tue I: IO, 3: 15, 6:20, 8:30); Sweeney Todd (Wed & Thu 1:45, 4:25, 7, 9:35, Fri-Sun 7, 9:35, Mon 7, 9:40, Tue 7:05, 9:40); The Water Horse: legend of the Deep

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Award bait RYAN SENAGA

This year's romanti­cized, epic, tragic The English Patient­

. Oscar bait release is Atonement, an adap­

tation of Ian McEwan's spellbind­ing novel. The film of loss is almost as mesmerizing as the practically un-adaptable book but eventually, it makes one structurally wrong move that's a rare error in this type of grand, ambitious, award-luring project-its runtime is too short.

In 1935, young thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis, a precocious, neurot­ic girl, witnesses her sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and the house­keeper's son Robbie (James McA­voy-The Last King of Scotland) have a heated, sexually-charged exchange at her English mansion's outside fountain. Later, she catches them in the library during a spon­taneous moment of shelf-straddling passion. The youngster is confused and jealous, and after a teen-age houseguest is raped that same eve­ning, she accuses Robbie of the crime. At this point, the narrative switches gears and we see Robbie, now serving in the military during the French war-his only alterna­tive to jail. Cecilia and Briony are both nurses, though Briony, now guilt-ridden, goes about her life try-

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• Thu l/17: Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (\Ved & Thu 1.25, 4:45, 7:40, 9:55); Charlie Wilson's War (Wed & Thu 9:20,); The Great Debaters (Wed & Thu 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25,);

Fri l/18: 27 Dresses (Fri-Sun II, 1:25, 3:55, 7: 15, 9:50, Mon 11, 1:25, 3:55, 7: 15, 9:45, Tue 1:15, 3:45, 7:05, 9:30); Cloverfield (Fri-Sun 11:15, 1:30, 3:45, 6, 8:15, 1030, Mon 11:15, 1:45, 5:45, 8, 10, Tue 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:30, 10); Mad Honey (Fri-Sun 12, BO, 5, 7:30, 10, Mon 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:50, Tue 1:30, 3:50, 7:15, 9:40);

PEARLRIDGE WEST (8081 593-3000 + Alvin and the Chipmunks (Wed & Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:05, 7:35, 9:45, Fri-Tue 12:15, 2:45, 5:05, 735, 9:45); The Bucket List (Wed & Thu 12:25, 2:55, 5:10, 7:20, 9:35, Fri-Mon 11:30, 1:40, 3:50, 6, 8:10, 10:25, Tue 1:10, 3:20, 5:50, 8, 10:15); First Sunday (Wed & Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:15, 9:30, Fri-1\Je 12, 2:30, 5, 7:15, 9:35); I Am Legend (Wed & Thu 12:20, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45, Fri-Mon ll-45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50, Tue 12:50, 3: 10, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05); In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Wed & Thu 12:15, 3:15, 7:05, 9:50, Fri-Mon 12:15, 3:15, 7:05, 9:55, 1\Je 12:45, 3:30, 7:05. 9:55);Juno (Wed &

Thu 12:55, 3 IO, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55, Fri-Mon 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 10:05, Tue 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55); The Kite Runner (Wed & Thu 12:45, 3:45, 7, 9:15. Fri:lue 7:10, 10); National Treasure: Book of Secrets (Wed & Thu 12:30, 3:30, 7:05, 9:55, Fri-Tue 12:30, 3:30, 7:05, 9:55,,); One Missed Call (Wed & Thu 12:55, 3, 5:10, 7- 15, 9:20, Fri-Tue 12:45, 2:45, 4:50, 7:35, 9:q5); The Orphanage (Wed & Thu 12 35, 3:05, 5:20, NS, 10, Fri:l\Je 12:35, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05); P.S. I Love You (Wed & Thu 12:35, 3:20, 6, 8:'l5, Fri-Mon 1!0)0, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:15, 'Jue 1250, 3:30. 7. 9:50), The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales ltlovie (Wed & Thu 12:50, 2:50, 5, 7:10, Fn-Mon 11:45, 2:50, 5, Tue 12:20, 2:20, 4:20); Sweeney Todd (Wed & Thu I, 3:50, 7:10, 9:50, Fri-Tue 7:30, 10:05); The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (Wed & Thu 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40, Fri-Mon 11:45, 2:20, 5, Tue 12, 2:25, 5,);

ing to find a way to atone for her childhood sin. All the while, Ceci­lia and Robbie work toward being together again.

Basically the plot can be summed up as "young spoiled brat lies and ruins everybody's lives," but the luxurious, sweeping film is more than that. The narrative uses subtle rewinds and not-so-subtle flash-for­wards to emulate McEwan's kalei­doscopic chapters and cliffhangers. The cinematography is beautifully lit and composed, especially in the first part that encompasses the one

Atonement rushes through story for glory

fateful day in the main trio's lives. The sunlight hits everyone per­fectly, the forests are a lush green, and the w:>ods in the mansion are a dark, gleaming brown; the varnish practically gives off a scent. Al­though the second half of the story is less opulent with the gritty scenes of war and hospitals, there is a bra­vura, extended tracking shot, all in one take-a panorama around a Dunkirk beach with horses be­ing shot, soldiers singing and the

• Thu 1/17: Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (Wed & Thu 12:30, 2:45, 5:15, 7:35, 10); Charlie Wilson's War (Wed & Thu 9: 15); The Great Debaters (Wed & Thu 12:40, 3:55, 7, 9:40);

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wounded groaning, with a Ferris wheel in the background, beginning and ending with McAvoy surveying the expanse. Regardless of whether it was aided with computer effects, the end result is still breathtaking.

Dario Marianelli's score is also a living, breathing entity. His sym­phonic compositions match the film's sumptuous scope while at the same time challenging the boundar­ies of the genre's music. The clack­ing of Briony's typewriter (she is an aspiring writer) is added in key sequences, at times serving as per­cussion to the dramatic piano.

The first act is so grounding and engrossing that the rest of the movie ends up trying to play catch­up; it feels rushed, a frequent prob­lem with novel adaptations, and it eventually falls under the weight of the dense, complex narrative and exposition it tries to shove into its remaining run time-especially without McEwan's powerful skill for nuance and his art of sometimes packing emotion, detail, and plot movement all in one sentence. Still, the final revelation remains a quiet powerhouse, managing to touch upon the necessity for the creation of art. Atonement also asks the question, "How old do you have to be to know the difference between right and wrong?" The answer is devastating. •

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Opening Cloverfield JJ Abrams' sci-fi creature feature is shot in grainy docu-like style but it's the end of the world all over again. 27 Dresses A romantic comedy starring Kath­erine Heigl and perennial pretty-boy James Marsden. Produced by the folks who gave us The Devil Wears Prada. Mad Money Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes and Ted Danson star in a quickie comedy of dubious merit.

Continuing Alien vs Predator: Requiem Crappy Mon­ster movie. With monsters. 'i Across the Universe Julie Taymor's investigation of a decade is a stunning piece of work. Even if the music by the Beatles means nothing to you, get out of your nowhere land and see the film anyway. You'll find something to love (it's all you need). This film keeps build­ing from word of mouth. (Reviewed 10/24) -Becky Maltby Alvin and the Chipmunks Jason Lee (Earl) in a live action/CG! comedy whose title says it all. Good-looking CG!. 'i American Gangster Denzel Washington,

Russell Crowe and helmer Ridley Scott, all together for the third or fourth time, tell the violent true-life tale of a black gangster invad­ing Mafia territory. 'i Atonement The best-selling novel, a love story complicated by the passage of time and wounded participants, comes to the screen with James McEvoy and Keira Knightley. Nominated for several Golden Globes. 'i Charlie Wilson's War Mike Nichols directs Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman in a true-life (more or less)

story about a politico who, earlier on, tried to do something about the Middle East situation, Afghanistan division. It's a comedy (of errors, of course) with a stinger in its tail. 'i Enchanted It's Amy Adams who carries this movie that, despite its flaws and simplic­ity, is ultimately smart, witty, romantic and wmnmg enough to please both kids and their parents. (Reviewed 11/28) -R. S. The Golden Compass This year's fantasy would-be blockbuster is The Golde11 Compass, based on Philip Pullman's best-selling His Dark Materials series, and it's a derivative bore, swip­ing the best elements from The Chro11icles of Namia, The Lord of the Rings, the Harry Potter series and even The Empire Strikes Back-and it doesn't do anything original with the stolen goods. (Reviewed 12/12)-R. S. 'i The Great Debaters Oprah bankrolled it; Denzel directed it. Denzel Washington stars as a debate coach who sends his students to debate the Harvard team. Golden Globe nominee for best picture. I Am Legend Will Smith in the third version of this end-of-the-world saga. Smith and his dog are alone in NYC until some vampires show up. A big boxoffice success, but it could have been a lot better. -R. S. 'i I'm Not There Cate Blanchett won a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in this eccentric, brilliant biopic about the many identities of Bob Dylan. Writer-director Todd Haynes (of the Hawai'i Haynes) has cast six actors to play Dylan at different stages of his life: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere are among them. A terrific film, but per­haps too smart for the room. 'e' Juno Unquestionable worth seeing, but purely for that remarkable screenplay and how the cast is able to read it--not because of where the story ends up. (Reviewed 1/9)­Ryan Senaga 'e' The Kite Runner Good, but a tad melodra­matic (surprise!) says reviewer Ryan Senaga.

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Adapted from the best-seller, directed by Marc Forester (Neverla11d). National Treasure: Book of Secrets Big deal movie, a sequel, with Nicolas Cage looking for buried treasure in iconic Amer­ican hot-spots. Also along for the roller­coaster ride: Helen Mirren, slumming for her millions. e No Country for Old Men At their best, as they are here, the Coen brothers make movies come together like almost no one else: story, acting, theme, cinematography, music, sound, texture, atmosphere. But if you don't like movie violence, stay away from this one. Not only are the murders often grisly, they are treated in such a way that you can feel for the victims-the sting of death is there, as it is not in ordinary movie violence. The Coen brothers have turned this movie, faithfully adapted from the terrific Cormac McCarthy novel, into an actual drama. As such it's likely to stay with an attentive audi­ence. As much as anything else, it's a story about death, and that story always has the same end­ing. (Reviewed 11/28) -Bob Green. One Missed Call Miss it. P.S. I love You Hilary Swank, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Butler (3 00) in a romantic com­edy about a widow guided by her husband's pre-death instructions. 'i Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Johnny Depp and helmer Tim Burton team up for the sixth time for this musical drama, one hour removed from the play, about murder and pie-baked cannibal­ism. With Helena Bonham Carter. Music, of course, by Stephen Sondheim. Yes, Depp sings his heart out. 'i Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story The best music lampoon film since A Mighty Wind. (Reviewed 1/9)-Ryan Senaga 'i The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep Charming film about a young boy discovering an egg which hatches into a pet, grows, and winds up the Loch Ness monster.

Art House & Short Runs e The Swissmakers (Switzerland, 2006) A six-year-old piano prodigy is treated unfairly by his immediate family, but his sanity and his childhood are saved by a savvy grandfather. Movie Museum, 3566 Harding Ave. #4, Fri 1/17, 2, 4, 6, & 8P.11, $4 members, $5 general, 735-8771 'i He Was a Quiet Man (2007) Christian Slater, making a comeback in indies, stars as a rage-filled office-worker set for revenge on an unfair world (gun, bomb, detonator). Instead someone else in his office goes berserk and our troubled man is turned into a hero. A dark comedy-drama. Movie Museum, 3566 Harding Ave. #4, Fri 1118, 2, 4, 6, & 8PM, $4 members, $5 general, 735-8771 'i Tiempos De Azuca (Spain 2001) A shy baker is too shy to aggress against his lady love, but she is hot to trot. The comedy drama asks this question: Will she ever get his buns in bed? Movie M11se11m, 3566 Harding Ave. #4, Th11 1/19, 2, 4, 6 & 8PM, $4 members, $5 general, 735-8771 'i The Golden Door (Italy/Germany/France, 2006) A hit at this year's Italian film fest, this tells the story of a poor Sicilian family emi­grating to America at the turn of the 20th cen­tury. Winner of many international awards. Movie Museum, 3566 Harding Ave. #4, Th11 1120, 12:30, 3, 5:30 & 8PM, $4 members, $5 general, 735-8771 'i Dances of Ecstacy Returning by popular demand, the showing is augmenter! by a Yoga Demonstration and a Drum Circle on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. UH Spalding A11dito­ri11m, Thu 1117, 7PM, Mon 1/21 5PM. 'i The Roe's Room (Poland, 1997) Lech Majewski's autobiographical film, infused with fantasy elements, about a young poet whose parents' house is being taken back by Nature. "Memorable, haunting," says Vari­ety. Part of the Lech Majewski retrospective.

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Opening Soon Cassandra's Dream Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor co-star in Woody Allen's violent gangster caper. Good advanced word from Cannes. The Chronicles of Narnla: Prince Cas· plan Sequel to the giant unexpected hit of last year. The Great Panda Adventure. Jack Black stars as an adventurer on the trail of giant pandas. Maid of Honor. Doctor McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) stars in a comedy of errors about an escort in over his head. Speed Racer The Wachowski brothers strike again, in this hyper-action thriller starring Matthew Fox. Vantage Point Suspenser about a presiden­tial assassination which proves the American president has a double. Dennis Quaid and Matthew Fox star. Coming in July: The X·Flles 2 With David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, with a surprise guest star. Directed by Chris Carter.

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Fiber Optic Wagyu

RYAN SENAGA

apanese restaurants are solid bets for longevity in Hawai 'i and the latest to make a splash is Kaiwa. Literally, it makes a splash.

Against the makai wall of the restaurant are running streams of water flowing down behind the booths. If sitting in that area, there is an occasional small splash that hits the back of the neck so those with Chinese water torture phobias should avoid that section at all costs. Then again, beauty must come at -a price. And Kaiwa is beautiful. And it can get pricey.

Having the distinction of be­ing the only Japanese eatery at the bustling Beach Walk on Lewers in WaikikI, Kaiwa takes the opportu­nity and runs with a flashy, irresist­ible set design. In addition to the dark waterfall wall, there are fiber optic curtains and below the tep­pan counter, a glass floor with sand beneath, the Kaiwa logo molded in the mounds of grain. Next to the sushi bar is a tatami room with holes under the tables so you're not cramping cross-legged all night. That entire space is done all in white, just like the end of The Ma­trix Reloaded.

According to the intro on its menu , "Kaiwa is an endless circle of integration and inspiration. We achieve balance and harmony through modern interpretations of classic cuisine as well as novel and innovative approaches toward ambience and style." Certain items served t.ere are certainly true of that and the izakaya approach-order­ing a lot of small dishes and sharing family style-works best. Those on a budget should be careful; it all adds up quickly.

The Uni & Caviar Gelee Martini ($22) is a cocktail of chilled seafood goodness. The little black balls of caviar atop the deep yellow uni is in a stem-less martini glass, which is itself contained in a bowl filled with ice. As if that wasn't enough, beneath the uni are cubes of gela­tin made from dashi-soup stock. The cool squares of dashi act as a slightly salty palate cleanser after

the marine uni aftertaste. The Nasu Enoli Kurobuta Maki

($15) are juicy pieces of eggplant and long thin strings of mushrooms wrapped in rolls with slices of the famed, prized black hog pork. Each bite is an explosion of warm, moist, succulent goodness. Order a couple plates, mix with a bowl of rice and you have a small, light meal right there. But carb-addicts on a budget, pay heed-the rice is $3 per bowl.

Tempura-fans can rejoice with the Lobster Tempura ($18), served with a cottage cheese-looking tamago (egg) tartar sauce with citrus pepper. From the teppan counter, the Black Tiger Prawns ($16) were tender and well matched with, once again, the citrus pepper. (Spicy miso sauce was another dipping option.)

The real huge treat though, albeit a very expensive one, is the avail­ability of Wagyu beef. Ready for the sticker shock? The esteemed Kobe-style meat is priced at $16 per ounce and I here must be a minimum order of four ounces. But how does it taste? Well, if you can afford it, it is well worth it, because each bite is a bit of fatty marbleized heaven. The orgasmic moment is even more fleeting since it feels as though the beef evaporates on your tongue as soon as you put it in your mouth. It is served with grilled onions and peppers, garlic chips, wasabi paste, bamboo, imo (potato) and ponzu sauce and powdered salt is provided for dipping. Just the salt with a bit of rice, onion and garlic, is enough to properly enjoy the delicacy.

Other items were sadly not as impressive. The Spicy Tuna Roll ($16) was pretty and refreshing, but the "spicy" sauce called to mind a certain condiment in a plastic bottle available at many Korean drive-ins or pho shops. The adorably named Machi Mochi Senbei ($7) turned out to be fried mochi with nori flakes-a bit bland, and the urge to run out to a store to purchase kinako powder to sprinkle over it needed to be kept in check.

The Sashimi Omakase Deluxe ($45) was a bit of a mixed plate. Scattered among the unexcep­tional raw offerings were particu­larly sweet slices of opakapaka and

kampachi-farm-raised yellowtail from Kana. The Super Deluxe was $80 though, so who knows what surprises were in store from that set, but the Chu Toro Sashirni ($22) didn't quite have the buttery succu­lence usually associated with that grade of fish.

For dessert was the Hot Chocolate Cake with Hennessey Berry Sauce ($12). That's pretty much what you got, no revelations there. Much more fun was the Sakura Monaka Ice ($9). Ice cream flavored with the cherry blossoms is mixed with azuki bean paste and shirohama in two halves of a light, flaky senbei­like shell. Smash the two halves to­gether and you have a distinctively Asian ice cream sandwich. A bit hard to decipher the taste of sakura amidst all that is orally going on, but it was still a pleasant ending.

If there is a challenge to dining at Kaiwa, it is a slight language barrier problem. Granted, the restaurant is located in Waikiki and a premium is placed on landing those all-im­portant yen-exchanged dollars, but the waitress on this particular visit had an extremely difficult time un­derstanding . . . English. Some pa­tience should be given since this dinner took place during the busy Christmas season, but in addition to order mix-ups, various items were just plain forgotten.

All things considered, it's the only major blight on the Kaiwa experience. Ir you have got a dis­posable income and feel like eat­ing Japanese in a hip space-pos­sibly even hipper than Nobu's-this Beach Walk eatery is a safe choice.

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Hours: 11AM-2PM, SPM-midnightclaily Recommended dishes: Uni & Caviar Gelee Martini ($22), Hoku Hoku Kabo­cha ($15), Crab & Avocado Greens Salad ($16), Wagyu steak ($16 per ounce, min. order 4 ounces), Sakura Monaka Ice ($9) Payment: JCB, Mastercard, Visa Other details: Validated valet parking at Embassy Hotel

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Kapahulu Kafe 766 KapahuluAve (732-7486), Wed.­Sun. 6PM-midnight, Tue. 8PM-midnight 'awa only. Appetizers: $2.50-$7.50, salads $6, sandwiches $5, pasta $7.50. AmEx, DC, Diner's, JCB, MC, V.

Kama'aina-friendly selections like seared ahi lettuce wraps and pastrami pipikaula sandwiches. Share the signa­ture kalua quesadilla, accompanied by a cool guacamole-sour cream dip, or the crisp-bottomed, juicy chicken and veg­gie potstickers to start. Drink the 'awa, and set your stresses free.

Kenny's Kamehameha Shopping Center, 1620 N. School St (841-3733). Sat.-Wed. 6AM-10PM; Thu. 6AM-ll:30t'M; Fri. 6AM-midnight. $9-$17. MC, V.

Kenny's is a great old-fashioned diner, where you can sidle into a booth and get your eggs over easy. Salads are moun­tains, and burgers are big. Those in the know go for the fresh fish of the day program.

Kiawe Grill BBQ & Burgers 1311 N. King St. (841-5577), 2334 S. King St. (955-5500). Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun. 10AM-8PM; $2.15-$16.95; AmEx,MC, V.

Skip the B.B.Q. and hone in on the burg­er column of the menu, where the Kobe beef burger with cheese is a standout. Gild your burger with doubly smokv ki­awe grilled bacon and a side of steal u, French fries, ample, salty and crisp.

Kona Brewing Company Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kala­ni-ana'ole Hwy (394-KONA). Daily llAM-llPM. Appetizers: $3.25-$9.99. Entrees: $8.49-:$22.99. DC, Disc, JCB,MC, V.

Along with kalua pig quesadillas and pizzas, you can get lilik.oi barbecue ribs, New York pepper steak and linguine Al­fredo. Al' the handcrafted ales and la­gers, are worth sampling. Dig the open­air waterfront location.

Mac24-7 Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel, 2500 KiihioAve. (921-5564). Open 24 hours. Large plates $12-$28. AmEx, Disc, DC, JCB, MC, V.

Satisfy wee hour cravings with up­dated comfort classics gone luxe: lob­ster pot pie, loco moco with Hamakua mushroom gravy and heirloom tomato soup with grilled white cheddar sand­wich . End it with an order of signature mac daddy pancakes: they're as big as hubcaps.

Mama's Island Pizza 108 Hekili St., next to Food/and (931-6280). Sun.-Thu. llAM-9PM, Fn. & Sat. llAM-llPM. Piu.as: 12-incher, $16.99, 16-incher, $22.99. AmEx, Disc, MC, V. no checks.

In a town whose borders are burst­ing with pho and sushi, pad thai and kal bi, the pizzeria niche is certainly one that could use some filling. And Mama's does a fine job, with super fresh ingredients and crust that's not trying to be New York or Chicago. Start your meal with Mama's chicken wings, packed with flavor but with­out all the squishy breading.

Maui Mike's Fire-Roasted Chicken 96 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, across from McDonald's (622-5900, mauimikes.com). Mo11.-Sat. llAM-8:30PM. Combo deals: $5.49-$6.79. Whole chicken: $9.95. MC, \~

The additive-free birds turn in a rotis­serie, the juices dripping into the gas-fu­eled fire. The result is nicely seasoned supermoist meat that doesn't need one of the six dipping sauces you can choose from. Sandwiches and sides like fries and baked beans are also on the menu.

Nico's Pier 38 Restaurant 1133 N. Nimitz Hwy. at Pier 38 (540-1377). Mon.-Fri. 6:30AM-6PM, Sat 6:30AM-2:30PM. Dishes $6.25-$10. AmEx,MC, V.

Nico brings a high-end angle to the low­brow plate lunch. In addition to break­fast features like sweetbread French toast and lunch faves such as beef stew and fried calamari salad, Nico's serves furikake-crusted ahi and ginger-garlic cilantro dip with nalo greens.

Ola 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku (293-0801), 1JAM-3PM & 5-9PM, En­trees: $16.95-$37.95. AmEx, MC, Disc. V.

In addition to regional standards like grilled ahi and miso butterfish, expect creative twists on Hawaiian favorites like the Kalua Pork and Goat Cheese Nachos. The Steamed Clams with a splendid roasted garlic white wine broth is exceptional. The restaurant gives a valiant nod to the local clientele, using area produce like Kahuku corn.

Ono Pono UH, Sustainability Courtyard (no phone). Mon.-Fri. 7.-30AM-2PM. Full plate: $6.50. Cash and local check only.

UH-Miinoa's lunch kiosk uses organic, locally grown ingredients and the price is righteous, too. The menu hinges on the farmers' bounty; black-bean mari-

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nara pasta and miso-mushroom sauce over mashed potatoes are hearty faves.

Poke Stop Waipahu Town Center, 94-050 Far­rington Hwy, next to Sizzlers (676-8100). Mon.-Sat. 8AM-7PM, Sun 8AM-5PM. AmEx, MC, V.

You can pick up poi, bags of dried aku and a bowl of "deconstructed sushi" along with daily specials such as per­fectly seared opah in a deliciously salty broth swimming with Portuguese sau­sage chunks and cabbage.

Soul De Cuba Cafe 1121 Bethel St. (545-CUBA), across from the Hawai'i Theatre. Lunch l 1:30AM-2PM; dinner 5:30-lOPM. Start­ers: $5-$9. E11trees: $9-$16. AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Start with the devil crab appetizers: the crispy outside, the thick, stuffing-soft layer of dumpling and the inner pocket of seasoned lump crab are addictive. The restaurant's signature entree, the Pollo Soul de Cuba is a breaded chicken breast smothered in a chunky warm salsa that boasts sweet, meaty chunks of guava and mango, citrusy pineapple, buttery rum and black beans that are an unlikely.

South Shore Grill 3ll4 Monsarrat Ave (734-0229). Daily 11AM-8PM. Sandwiches: $4.25-$5.75. Plates: $5.75-$7.95. Cash only.

Get fresh mahimahi in soft tacos, as an entree with her addictive Asian-style slaw or in a sandwich with chipotle-ai­oli sauce. The food may be fast, but it's fresh-and all made from scratch.

12th Avenue Grill 1145C 12th Ave between Wai'alae and Harding aves (732-9469). Mon.-Thu. 5:30-9tm Fri. & Sat. 5:30-lOpn Ap­petizers: $5.95-$10.95. Entrees: $7.95-$26.95. ArnEx, MC, V. Serving basic fare done well, like smoked ahi salad ni'oise, kim chee steak, pan-fried trout in a beurre blanc sauce, and achingly tender smoked duck. The specials are always winners, and where the kitchen shows off its contemporary flair. The restaurant has its own smoker and instantly spells casual neighborhood restaurant with style.

Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill 559 Kapahulu Ave (739-2426). Daily 5PM-2AM. Piipii $6-$10, Entrees $10-$25. AmEx, Disc, JCB, MC, V

The seafood-heavy page-long pupu menu features strong flavors-sweet chili calamari, dynamite shrimp-to pair with successive rounds of drinks from the pink backlit bar. Don't miss the Thai style steamer clams in a sweet chili garlic oyster sauce. There's also a full menu of steaks, seafood, pasta, and pizzas.

Football season is just about over, and now that you're u.;ed to waking up at the ungodly hours of the wee morning just to see grown men fighting over a ball, you're probably used to the saving grace of early morning drinking with the Bloody Mary, which works almost as well for sustenance as well as an intoxicant. Soon, however, many of your favorite places will go back to opening at a decent hour and you can get a little extra sleep in the morning. That turns the drink into a perk rather than a requirement. And if you want a perk, consider Kincaid's at Ward Warehouse.

To be honest, one of the reasons we picked Kincaids was for its choice of garnish-some places use celery, others olives, and the list goes on from asparagus to pickles. Kincaid's-until recently-used a jumbo prawn. We're saddened by its absence, replaced with a simply, lowly lime wedge, but there's no denying that their mix is a finely­honed and welcome treat, spicy enough to know you're drinking something more than just V-8 or plain tomato juice. If you're re­ally want to dress it up, you can still order shrimp off the appetizer menu.

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e : raight

0 pe By Cecil Adams

I n a Discovery Channel pro­gram I saw about the history of sex, there was a brief dis­cussion of "Roman brothel tokens," coins showing im-

ages of various sexual acts. Lustful Roman soldiers in far-flung corners of the empire apparently used them to overcome the problem of express­ing their specific desires in the lo­cal dialect. This all sounded very interesting if true, but what's the straight dope?-hoarj

The use of tokens or other counters in various sex­for-pay setups-as adver­tising to prospective johns, to keep track of how many

had been served and by whom, to keep cash out of the workers' hands, etc.-wasn't uncommon in the past; examples abound from the American frontier, Boer War-era South Africa and turn-of-the-century Manhattan. In 1919, Upton Sinclair described learning in his youth of a system under which a brothel patron would pay a cashier upfront and receive a so-called "brass check," a token he could subsequently reoeem for a sex worker's services.

So if something similar was go­ing on in ancient Rome involving the racy coins known as spintriae, it wouldn't be much of a shocker. After all, the Romans, who were nothing if not well organized, enjoy a richly deserved rep for ingenuity in logistics-oriented fields includ­ing architecture, engineering and military strategy; it makes sense to suppose they could have devised a token system to streamline the eco­nomics of prostitution, had anyone seen the need. It's not clear, though, that this was the case.

Somewhat smaller than a quarter and struck from brass or bronze, a spintria typically depicts an X­rated scene on one face and a Ro­man numeral from I to XVI on the other. (In coin-collecting lingo, the side with the image would usually be designated the obverse, or front side, but in this case, depending on the activity depicted-well, you see where I'm going.) They're thought to have been minted somewhere be­tween the years 22 and 37, during the reign of the emperor Tiberius, about whom more later.

Typical rates for prostitutes at the time were somewhere in the range of two to ten asses (giggle if you must,

but yes, the basic unit of Roman currency was called the as), which lines up fairly well with the l-to-16 range imprinted on the coins. Throw in the fact that the hanky-panky is shown taking place in a luxe setting possibly suggestive of a high-rent cathouse, and you can understand why many have guessed that spin­triae were in fact standardized sex tokens, with the number on the back naming the fee for the act shown on the front. Offered in support of this conclusion is a study by a Warsaw professor who surveyed modem-day prostitutes (ah, academia) and found that their higher- and lower-priced services corresponded to acts pic­tured on the higher- and lower-num­bered tokens respectively.

Not so fast, say other research­ers-for one, Geoffrey Fishburn of the University of New South Wales, whose 2007 paper "Is That a Spin-

tria in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Pleased to See Me?" is well worth perusal by anyone interested in the topic. Such skeptics note that (1) the same sex act sometimes appears on coins bearing different numbers, which hurts the number-equals­price theory; (2) unambiguous ref­erences to such tokens are strangely absent from Roman writings (the purported examples that do get cited are notably iffy); (3) identi­cal scenes show up in Pompeiian murals, suggesting these may have been commonly depicted artistic themes; (4) spintriae have been found in excavated bathhouses but never (points out Anise Strong of Northwestern U.) in the ruins of ac­tual brothels; (5) the correlation be­tween modern prostitutes' rates and the tokens' numbering system isn't as neat as the Polish study would have it; and so forth.

ILLUS~ATION. SLUG SKiNORINO

We'll likely never know for sure, but if spintriae weren't a foolproof means for a Roman soldier to place his bordello order, what were they? Possibilities include gambling chips or markers, or claim-check tokens from bathhouse locker rooms. They could also just have been some kind of risque novelty item-the 30 AD equivalent of a ballpoint pen sport­ing the image of a bathing beauty in a disappearing bikini.

Whatever the intent behind their manufacture, spintriae apparently became objects of political humor. Tiberius was famously rumored to be into the kinky stuff (in citations pro­vided by the OED, the adjective spin­trian, basically meaning "anything but vanilla," comes up several times in conjunction with his name), and since official coins bore his likeness, the idea of alternate, sexually explicit versions may have struck some as a joke at Tiberius's expense-a sort of ribald editorial cartoon in brass. Which seems plausible enough: at this point, if you happened upon a fake 20 with a truly raunchy scene where the White House should be, tell me you wouldn't at least for a moment think, yup, that's what the administration's been doing nonstop for seven years now. •

Comments, questions? Take it up with Cecil on the Straight Dope Message Board, straightdope. com, or write him at the Chicago Reader, 11 E. Il­linois, Chicago 60611. Cecil's most recent compendium of knowledge, Triumph of the Straight Dope, is available at bookstores everywhere.

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by Rob Brezsny

(March 21-April 19): I urge you to spend 2008 turning all of your pretty good but half-developed notions into a few brilliant, fully formed ideas. While you're at it, melt down your hundreds of wishy-washy wishes and recast them into three driving de­sires. This is the Year of Pinpoint Aim, Aries, also known as the Year of Lasering Your Focus and the Year of Seeing with Fierce Clarity. Psyche yourself up for a major campaign to cut the crap so the essence can shine.

rn u~u~ (April 20-May 20): My sensitive poet friend Carson taught crimi­nals in a penitentiary how to write haiku po­ems. Novelist Margaret Atwood gave a class on the absurdist writing of Franz Kafka to engi­neers in British Columbia. And in 2008 I'll ask you to share your gifts with people you've al­ways assumed wouldn't be receptive to you, let alone be able to benefit from your unique tal­ents. Get ready to push past your boundaries in the coming months, Taurus. Extend your sphere of influence and appeal to a larger audience.

G~ffilNI (May 21-June 20): As I approached a pick-up truck from behind while out driving my car, I saw an unlikely bumper sticker. It said "Surf Colorado." But Colorado is a landlocked place, I thought to myself, more than a thousand miles from the ocean. At the next red light, I got closer to the truck and was able to read the fine print: "In your river kayak, you don't need an ocean to catch a wave." What a perfect message to con­vey to my Gemini readers, I mused, and re­solved to write it into this horoscope. In fact, you are currently in a phase when you don't need an ocean to surf. Nor, for that matter, do you need a plane in order to fly, a soulmate to achieve romantic rapture, or money to be rich. Your imaginative powers are peaking at the same time as your resourcefulness.

Oune 21-July 22): "Dear Rob: Help! When I give love I feel power­ful but when I accept love I feel weak. So even though I dearly crave love, when someone tries to give it to me I run away. I'm afraid of the vul­nerability that comes from being the recipient of the gift; I'm afraid of being in debt to the per­son who's offering it; I'm afraid of the loss of control that comes from not providing myself with everything I need; and I'm afraid that if I accept love, I'll get addicted to it, and then how will I cope if it goes away? What can I do? -Cow­ardly Crab." Dear Crab: In the coming weeks, the universe will conspire to help you find new ways to think about these riddles. You'll have tremendous access to the precise kind of cour­age you need.

uo Ouly 23-Aug. 22): I want to call your attention to a scene in the independent film Autism: The Musical. Neal is a 12-year-old autistic boy who has never spoken a complete sentence, not even to his beloved mother Elaine. He can barely form words. If you ask him to say "bar," he'll say "rahb." Elaine brings him to a therapist who guides autistic kids in using a machine that produces vocal sounds corresponding to words the kids type on a keyboard. For the first time, Neal's mom hears a message from her son: "Mom, I'm going to put you on the spot. You need to do more listen­ing." I expect you will soon experience a meta­phorically comparable event, Leo: A source you love will communicate with you in a novel way. Be receptive. Listen hard.

Vl~GO (Aug. 23-Scpt. 22): In 1954, the writer Albert Camus said, "A per­son's life purpose is nothing more than to redis­cover, through the detours of art or love or pas­sionate work, those one or two images in the presence of which his heart first opened." In the first month of 2008, a humble astrology col­umnist, yours truly, used Camus' words to di­rect Virgos towards one of their primary tasks in the year ahead.

(Sept. 23-0ct. 22): A few months ago I went to a costume party on the Cruise Ship Ecstatic, which was docked in San Francisco Bay. The theme was "The Ecstat­ic Muse: What is the future of your own turn­on?" I recommend you make that your medita­tion in the coming weeks, Libra. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you're overdue for a rigorous inventory of your ap­proach to creating rapture, bliss, and joy. If in the course of your investigations you find you've been neglecting this essential aspect of your physical and mental health, take dramatic steps to upgrade your zeal. It's time to get more ag­gressive about feeling excited.

~CO~PIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Internet pundit Ariana Huffington realized she was working too hard when she got so exhaust­ed she passed out and broke her cheekbone on her desk. Resolved to give herself more slack, she decided to carry just two Blackberries with her at all times instead of the three that had been her constant companions. I request that you perform at least two similar acts of self­care in the coming week, Scorpio. They could come in the form of either eliminating compli­cations, as Huffington did, or else adding luxu­rious treats. For example, you might want to ar­range to be massaged in warm water by a team of charismatic healers singing you love songs and lullabies.

rnGITT~~IU~ (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ask not what you can do for your country; ask what your country can do for you. The same ad­vice applies to your relationship with your fam­ily, job, closest companion, circle of friends, and favorite group. During this brief period when enlightened selfishness is the wise thing to pur­sue, don't get caught up obsessing on how you can serve them. Diplomatically request that they serve you.

rnP~ICO~N (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When Doris Lessing was informed she'd won the Nobel Prize for Literature, she said, "I couldn't care less." What prompted her to be so blase about receiving the world's foremost award for writers? Can you imagine what her state of mind was? l think you'll be able to after this week, Capricorn. You're likely to get a major ego stroke that isn't all that big a deal to you, mostly because you already know how valuable you are and don't need external confirmation of that fact.

Oan. 20-Feb. 18): . While riding my bicycle through a quiet neigh­borhood this afternoon, I saw two girls fiddling with the gate of a tall wooden fence. They were frustrated because it wouldn't open and let them inside. One kicked the gate. The other tried unsuccessfully to climb up to reach down over the top to the latch on the other side. Fi­nally, the younger girl put her hand under the gate and managed to free some obstruction on the other side. The gate opened. "I got it! I got it!" she yelled, jumping up and down with ex­hilarated triumph. I foresee those words and that emotion flying out of you soon when you, too, finally open a metaphorical door that has been stuck.

Pl{CU (Feb. 19-March 20): The President of the United States is George W. Bush, but the Secret President of the United States is ... well, I can't tell you, can I, because then he or she wouldn't be secret anymore, right? I can reveal this, though: The Secret President of the United States is working furi­ously behind the scenes to create a world in which generosity, not fear, is the prime motiva­tor-a world whose moral system is rooted in beauty, love, pleasure, and liberation instead of control, repression, propaganda, and profit. And the Secret President of the United States has a special assignment for you to carry out in the coming months, Pisces. Are you ready to be­come more of a leader than you've ever been before? Do you have the courage to be an inspi­rational role model who motivates people through the power of beauty, love, pleasure, and liberation?

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Electronic Tribal Incident Interview by Ryan Dawson

On January 17 -20, the high-energy musical act Eoto performs its tribal electronic dance music live at several clubs in Hawai'i. Eoto combines elements of live percussion, guitars, and synthesizers with some of the latest cutting edge computer technology to cre­ate a unique and innovative live music experience. The band consists of two members of String Cheese Incident, Jason Hann and Michael Travis, and I had the chance to speak with Hann for an inside look at Eoto's complex creative process.

Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, how did the Eoto project come about? Sure Ryan, looking forward to getting out to Hawai'i and playing for y'all. Well when I was doing String Cheese Incident, I would stay mostly at Travis' house, and we'd come home from practice, do a set-up where I would play drums and Travis would play bass-he'd played for a really long time, but just not in front of people, and he's neverhadthatsortofavenue.So I'd stay over at his place and we'd just goof around, and we were playing way into the wee hours of the morning. Travis started fooling around with a looper, and we started having fun with that, then it got to the point where we were like, "Oh, let's see how far we can stretch this thing" and I suggested using a computer-a software program called Ableton Live, which lets you control each individual looped track-and all of a sudden it becomes like a live recording session. We kept adding different midi controllers so we wouldn't have to actually look at the computer. It would be on and running, but we use different controllers to control the functions

on the computer, so we didn't have to look at it. So we're doing some amazing cutting edge stuff, I mean as far as the technical side, but the bottom line with Eoto is that people can just come out and close their eyes and dance for hours at a time.

So you have a unique style of jam­ming with live instruments and electronic sounds, and it's an improvisational process when you play live. This is all happening at once? Or what is the process, where do you start and where do you go from there?

Sure, that's a good question. Well, first off, I can't seem to emphasize it enough that it's 100 percent live--everything that's going on is 100 percent improv, which means zero pre-recorded tracks. Whereas just about every other [techno] group uses pre-recorded tracks, and they sort of play songs that are pre-made. But on all of our stuff, we're playing every note that you hear, and we're making it all up on the spot. So we're just really trying to go out of our way to make the end result be that you are hearing these seamless songs all strung together. So our method of improv

"The bottom line with Eoto is that people can just come out and close their eyes and dance for hours at a time."

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is different than normal improv, because in the standard method of improv, coming from jazz or rock, you learn how to play your instrument over chords, and you learn all the variations you can do to manipulate sound with those chords, and you take that section you are soloing with on a journey.

Well in our case, we're improvising, but thinking of song structure instead of notes over chords. So okay we'll build an "A" section and then a "B" section, and we use different things like just dropping out parts, or effecting parts and having these turnarounds, or stacking up more parts to kick out a certain section. That's what we're concentrating on, and that's our method of improvising, as opposed to soloing or putting a lot of notes over chords, so it's a little different method. (laughs)

Yeah it sounds really exciting, what kinds of instruments are you using on this tour?

Well I'm playing drums and electronic percussion and Travis is playing guitar, keyboards, bass and percussion, and he does some vocal things as well, and he also plays an instrument called the Chapman StiQ< \Wl,i.cb.is a tapping type of instrument. So those are the basic instruments we're playing, and the computer definitely has

to be considered an instrument, the way we use it, because Travis is doing live remixes while we're recording-dropping out parts or putting effects on the drums. There's another instrument that I'm using called a Lemur that is a multi-touch screen surface that gives me a certain amount of control over stuff that's happening in computer world.

You mentioned the looping ma­chine, so on the technical side, will you go a little bit more into that?

Absolutely, we use a software program Ableton Live, and if you're going to call it a looping program, that's the program we use, but basically, you can set it up so that when you are recording, you can record a bar or two bars or three or four, as many as you want, so when you punch record, it records whatever you set. And when you punch out of recording, it starts looping what you recorded for a particular instrument, then you can start recording your next part or the next instrument, and loop that, and then that comes up on the computer screen. And in that case, Travis is doing that with all his instruments, and while he's doing that, I'm playing drums live the whole time. If you watch when I'm playing, my left hand will sneak over to my electronic percussion, and I'll slowly start stacking parts

with my left hand, and still keep going on the drums, putting the percussion parts on there. That all goes into Ableton Live and once it's in there, and now we've looped those particular parts, Travis can phase out any of those parts, or put different delays, repeats, flangers or phasers.

My drum set also goes through the computer, so he can effect my snare drum, kick drum or my electronic percussion parts that I looped. Then on my end, (laughs) I use the Lemur, and with that I have access to effecting all my parts, and a couple of things I can do to effect the music as well.

So between the two of us, we're constantly busy, working and creating parts and sections, working up the structure of the song, and also controlling and manipulating each track at the same time. So it's really a live recording session and live mixing session, but with all the tech stuff that's going on, there's no need to worry about it. You just close your eyes and dance and you know we're not going to stop after a "song." We're going to play until the end of the set, so it may be from an hour and a half to three hours of music that never stops-it just constantly morphs into the next segment. •

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