You might call it “Kalapana 50 Hana Hou.”
The spirit of the recent mammoth celebration of Kalapana’s 50th anniversary at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell will be downsized considerably when fans and musicians alike reminisce about the milestone Oct. 4 event.
Gaylord Holomalia, a participant of the biggie outdoor event and a Kalapana bandsman in recent times, said the Blue Note endeavor — at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at Blue Note Hawaii — is principally for those who missed the 50th anniversary show. Or perhaps it could be that some diehard followers might choose to continue to re-live the memory in the smaller Blue Note nightclub space at the Outrigger Waikiki resort.
Participating musicians include Kenji Sano, on bass and vocals; Todd Yukumoto on sax, flute and vocals; Alden Levi on guitar and vocals; Blayne Asing, on electric guitar and vocals; Garin Poliahu, on drums; Jorden Kealoha-Yamanaka, on vocals; and Ben Taaca, on guitar and vocals.
Tickets: (808) 777-4890…
Plan ahead for Christmas shows
There’s not a whole lot of holiday shows on the radar this year. At least, not yet.
So if you’re planning ahead to attend a particular show, better make reservations.
For instance, Robert Cazimero’s annual Christmas songfest at Chef Chai’s is nearly sold out, if not already filled. The gig is at 5:30 p.m. (for dinner) and a 6:30 p.m. performance, on Dec. 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
The big one – with premium ticketing prices — should be Kalani Pe‘a’s gathering at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Hawaii Theatre.
Blue Note Hawaii has booked a string of shows with island talent, though some acts may do holiday fare mixed with their own repertoire. Among the bookings:
- “Merry Christmas to You,” led by Henry Kapono, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11.
- “AJ Raphael & Alyssa’s ‘Our Little Christmas Tour,” at 6:30 and 9 p.m.Dec. 4.
- Jake Shimabukuro, at 6 p.m. and 8:30 pm. Dec. 16, 17, and 18, and Dec. 19 at 6:30 and 9 p.m.
- Kimie Miner, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 20.
- “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” with the Mike Lewis Band, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25.
Oh, Mary
Mary Gutzi enacts Emily Dickinson in a Readers Theatre Production of “The Belle of Amherst,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at The Actors’ Group’s Brad Powell Theatre at The Shops at Dole Cannery in Iwilei.
Vanita Rae Smith will direct the play based on a book by William Luce, a literary classic. “Amherst” is based on the life of poet Emily Dickison, circa 1830 to 1886, in her home at Amherst, Massachusetts, locale of the 1976 play.
The story embraces Dickinson’s recollections and encounters with significant folks in her life, including family, close friends, and acquaintances, and balances her isolation and seclusion with the rare joy she enjoyed with her friends..
It’s not Gutzi’s first time at TAG, but Readers Theatre regulars should check her out. Tickets ( $20) are available at (808) 722-6941… Further, she’ll join Shari Lynn in a one-nighter with two shows at TAG on Dec. 13…
And that’s Show Biz…