Have you noticed, in recent times, that several fast food brands have stylized their names, going with shorter monickers?
KFC now uses initials, possibly to downplay the “fried” in Kentucky Fried Chicken. For an identifier, an image of The Colonel is part of the logo.
Jamba is the single-term name after Juice was squeezed out.
Ditto, Dunkin.’ The Donuts is gone, maybe because the pastry shop offers a lot more than mere doughnuts.Is this a trend?
Single names kinda work best. From Arby’s to Zippy’s, you’ll find a bunch of one-word branding: Denny’s, Subway, Wendy’s, Starbucks, McDonald’s, for instance.
Which begs a few questions: Will Jack in the Box go someday with only Jack? And Papa John’s, cutting back to Papa or John’s? Domino’s would serve the pizzaria; Popeye’s could drop the Louisiana Chicken and still be known by followers; In-and-Out is vastly popular elsewhere, but not here, and its three-word name is very much in. But King would be presumptuous without the Burger, but Caesars would be recognized without the Little.Can’t quite get it, however, with Raising Cane’s, a chicken hut whose name does not reflect its fame; I researched and discovered the name honors the owner’s Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane’s. Hmmm…
Haven’t done new notecards for ions — had been focusing on Valentine’s and Easter pins earlier this year — so I spent a useful and productive hour today, creating six new postcard-design notecards.
The motif is Hawaii-oriented — Aloha Tower, hula dancer, pineapple — and pleased with the results. Only wish I had more stickers to do more cards.
Today (Friday, April 22) is 4-22-22 Day, when the Legislature will honor comedian Frank DeLima.
It’s a delayed salute – the spotlight was to shine on him on 2-22-22 (Feb. 22, 2022) — but better late than never.
So: Twice today — at 11:30 a.m. in the House and at noon in the Senate – a “Frank DeLima Day” proclamation will prevail.
“I’m making an appearance in the galleries of the Legislature,” said DeLima, known for his comedic shtick saluting local ethnicities including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and other strains. He won’t be staging a formal show, but expect some bursts of his local-style comedy.
Frank DeLima
The 4-22-22 numbers would be more obvious, if you add a final 22 to the lineup. That would represent TheCab’s phone number and recall DeLima’s hilarious commercials for the cabbie company.
Sen. Brian Taniguchi, a veteran legislator who serves the community where DeLima grew up and still lives, instigated the recognition for DeLima. The “tutus” (think kupuna, or 22s) in the TV spot have enriched TheCab’s special brand. Harry Higa, president and CEO of TheCab, might also make an appearance, according to DeLima.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited his public performances, DeLima will present a Mother’s Day brunch event at 1 p.m. May 8 at Blue Note Hawaii, located in the Outrigger Waikiki resort. He also is finalizing appearances for next year’s academic school visits throughout the state. …
Waimanalo site for Pahinui Kanikapila
The memories of Cyril Pahinui will live on with 15th annual Waimanalo Kanikapila, an eight-hour event slated to begin at 8 a.m.tomorrow (April 23) at Waimanalo Beach Park.
Cyril Pahinui
The kanikapila will not only salute its late founder but also his revered father, the world-famous Gabby Pahinui, with musical notables – not yet named – among the lineup.
Though pandemic protocols have been relaxed, the outdoor show will be a live-stream event, presented by Na‘alehu Theatre, a non-profit organization. A link has not yet been provided.
During the day, the annual Skylark Award will be presented and among the haps will be a “How Da Stew” segment. The goal is to mark the day with “everything Waimanlo.
There is no fee to tune in virtually; the sponsors say that T-shirts sales and donations underwrite the costs.
Coming to the hardtop that is the Blaisdell Arena: the Super American Circus, produced by
Cornell “Tuffy,” Nicholas, who comes from a family with extensive circus credits and experience.
The one-ring circus has been on a Neighbor Island tour, but lands at Blasidell with performances April 29, 30 and May 1.
In true circus tradition, the lineup will includes thriller up in the air and on the ground.
Among the attractions:
Dominguez Stunt Team, with a Globe of Death daredevil showcase with motorcyles in a cage.
Rebekah Cavinder, an aerialist who hangs by her hair up there.
Aidan Bryant, from TV’s “America’s Got Talent.”
Ksomonvats, performing acrobatics on a bar.
Cristina Hol and Alexander Knapp, aka Bing Bang Boom Circus, rendering action-based juggling stunts.
Jordan Segundo, a former “American Idol’ finalist, former broadcast journalist formerly on KITV and now on Sacramento’s CBS13.
Performances are at 5 and 8 p.m. April 29; at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. April 30; and at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. May 1.
Ticket prices vary, depending on seating location; family passes and VIP ringside seats are available at www.Superamericancircus.com, www.ticketmaster.com and at the Blaisdell box office. …
Here’s an update on the status of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” heading into its final weekend of performances. Just so you know, there will be two Judases!
There’s a logical Plan A, Plan B and Plan C in place, which sounds like a win-win situation regarding the role of Judas Iscariot. To backtrack: Taj Gutierrez was ill last week and last Friday was his last performance, with show cancellations looming. But Miguel Cadoy III was tapped to substitute, and did so, at last Saturday night’s show as well as last Sunday’s matinee.
So for the finale, a three-pronged schedule exists:
Plan A: “It’s been confirmed that Miguel will go on Friday night and Saturday afternoon,” said musical conductor Roslyn Catracchia, whose idea it was to invite Cadoy to fill the unexpected vacancy.
Plan B: Gutierrez, who has recovered from his voice problems, will resume his performance Saturday night.
Plan C: Gutierrez is scheduled to close out the run at Sunday’s matinee, but if he’s unable to do it, Cadoy is on standby to take his curtain call, if necessary.
Taj Gutierrez: He’ll be back as Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
The emergency of unexpected illness has fueled cheers for Gutierrez and Cadoy alike. First, Gutierrez was not hospitalized, as earlier reported, but did get ER attention, and has had time to recover and save his voice, so to speak. “Right off the bat, I want to extend a giant thank you to Miguel for stepping in for me,” he said. “It takes an incredibly skilled performer to jump in head first the way he did. Thank you and BRAVO to you, sir,” Gutierrez said in an email to Cadoy.
Miguel Cadoy III
“Over the last few days, I’ve been showered with love and support from the cast, crew and creative team of JCS, and it has healed my voice and soul,” said Gutierrez. “The theater ‘ohana in Hawaii is such a powerful force, and I feel so lucky to be accepted and supported by it.”
Indeed, cast-wide prayers and get-well shout-outs have enabled him to speed up his wellness.
And audiences who experienced Cadoy in his pivotal decision to take on Judas with iPad in hand at the last moment, also have expressed hoots and hurrahs for jumping in, so it seems prudent that he hangs around Sunday, even if his services are not needed, to share the final curtain call. …
Broadway grosses, week ending. April 17
The leaders of the pack are: No.1, “The Music Man;” No. 2, “The Lion King;” and No. 3, “Hamilton.”
The chart, in alphabetical order:
Show Name
GrossGross
TotalAttn
Capacity
%Capacity
A STRANGE LOOP
$202,402.50
2,756
3,688
74.73%
ALADDIN
$1,737,855.48
15,049
15,543
96.82%
AMERICAN BUFFALO
$543,713.90
5,733
6,008
95.42%
BEETLEJUICE
$1,457,718.00
10,729
11,214
95.68%
BIRTHDAY CANDLES
$302,958.00
5,112
5,816
87.90%
CHICAGO
$829,219.42
8,033
8,640
92.97%
COME FROM AWAY
$588,164.46
6,687
8,368
79.91%
COMPANY
$691,727.84
6,310
8,368
75.41%
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
$758,577.60
6,662
7,872
84.63%
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
$130,359.34
3,771
6,184
60.98%
FUNNY GIRL
$1,415,085.50
9,760
9,752
100.08%
HADESTOWN
$1,044,339.40
7,304
7,344
99.46%
HAMILTON
$2,453,319.00
10,638
10,592
100.43%
HANGMEN
$209,195.10
3,354
4,812
69.70%
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
$1,964,665.00
12,818
12,976
98.78%
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
$237,890.00
4,302
5,096
84.42%
MACBETH
$1,170,012.57
6,283
6,306
99.64%
MJ THE MUSICAL
$1,462,484.20
10,841
11,096
97.70%
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
$1,468,216.80
10,119
10,400
97.30%
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
$652,920.00
5,474
8,337
65.66%
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
$528,807.00
5,887
6,204
94.89%
PLAZA SUITE
$917,819.00
4,509
4,875
92.49%
POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
John “Jackie” Gilbert Farias, husband of entertainer Karen Keawehawaii, died April 5 at Queen’s Medical Center. He was 75, born Oct. 31, 1946.
The couple met when he was a bartender at the Kahala Hilton, where she was singing with the Laughing Kahunas group.
“Jackie was always content to be in the shadows,” said Keawehawaii. “When we met, I was performing; when we married, he encouraged me to continue; he even managed my career.
“When our family grew, he stayed home with the babies as I went out to perform. He was the wind beneath my wings,” she said.
Jackie Farias
Farias had multiple health issues and was in and out of the hospital a few times, before his passing, said Keawehawaii.
As a steadfast supporter of her entertainment career, he often oversaw light and sound support as her gigs flourished in her heyday as a showroom lark.
Farias was a career bartender, spending much of his tenure at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, where he tended bar for 35 years, retiring in March 2009.
Over the decades, he also was known as the assembler of the Farias’ family’s Christmas inflatables in the front yard of their Wilhelmina Rise home. He erected then disassembled the decorations annually, appealing to drive-by holiday spectators.
Farias also was a stellar baker, preparing and baking holiday gift cakes for a long list of recipients.
Besides Keawehawaii, he is survived by four daughters, Tracie K. (Keawe) Lopes, Stacie K. Farias, Winona K. Farias and Melody K. (Francis) Wheeler.
Mo‘opuna include Pi‘ikea Lopes, Ka‘onohi Lopes, Haweo Lopes, Acacia K. Wheeler, Kenshin John Wheeler and Henna K. Wheeler.
He was the youngest of several siblings, who preceded him in death.
A celebration of life will be held May 22 at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, with visitation from 1 p.m. followed by services at 2:30 p.m. …
Come what May (Day)
Robert Cazimero
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii, and May 1 will offer options this year.
Hawaiian Airlines is the title sponsor of this year’s Hawaiian celebration, at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Bishop Museum.
Keauhou and Robert Cazimero will headline this one, with Cazimero’s Halau Na Kamalei O Likolehua participating, along with Kainani Kahaunaele, Mamalei Kawaa and several hula halau.
Kahuli Leo L‘a, a non-profit led by Keauhou’s Zachary Lum, is assembling a number of halau performances of island mele, hula and mo‘olelo, “to advance our philosophy of ‘aina to our visitors,” he said. “We must not forget to maintain aloha ‘aina within our communities.”
Kalani Pe’a
Billy V will emcee …
Kalani Pe‘a, fresh from his recent Grammy victory, will headline a Lei Day concert at 2 p.m. May 1 at the Hawaii Theatre. His cast will include Ho‘okena, Keilana, Hoku Zuttermeister and Hula Halau O Kamuela. Mele Apana will host. ..
The beat goes on
Henry Kapono will perform at the 19th Annual Pure Aloha Festival and Concert, at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, in North Las Vegas, Nev.
Closer to home, he stages another pair of Artist 2 Artist shows at Blue Note Hawaii, at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. The earlier announced gig with the Makaha Sons will be staged April 29 and another with Ledward Kaapana has been announced for May 22.
Meantime, his star-studded summer “Home in the Islands” postponed concert has been rescheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. June 18 at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, and the early announced roster of island participants will also include Kimie Miner, Ana Vee, Tavana, Kala ‘e Parish, and Rredbeatt. …
