Ching named Artist in Residence for Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has named world-famous marine artist Patrick Ching as 2021-22 Sanctuary Artist in Residence.
Jake Shimabukuro streams live on Kahilu.TV Jan. 23
Hawaii’s most famous ukelele virtuoso will stream live on Kahilu.TV next weekend and chat live with fans.
Kahilu Theatre announces new executive director
The board of directors of the Kahilu Theatre Foundation recently announced the appointment of Sara Nealy as executive director of Kahilu Theatre in Waimea following a nationwide search.
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
NEW YORK — The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ doesn’t live up to its predecessor’s hype
They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, and maybe that’s also true for superhero movies. The 2017 “Wonder Woman,” directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot as Amazon warrior Diana Prince, arrived on screens like a welcome lightning bolt: dazzling and funny and surprisingly soulful. Its action sequences were balletic and thrilling; its love interest (Chris Pine as fighter pilot Steve Trevor) charming; its heroine a rich combination of strength and vulnerability, whose steady gaze seemed to exude love. And it was just, you know, fun.
Hallmark holiday movies offer viewers balm in tough year
NEW YORK — For the past decade, the Hallmark Channel has been a reliable destination for holiday programming. And in a year when many Americans are homebound because of the COVID-19 pandemic, network executives say there’s been a craving for the feel-good movies.
Kahilu Theatre presents two-time Grammy Award-winner Kalani Pe‘a
Two-time Grammy Award-winning Hawaiian musician Kalani Pe‘a returns to the Kahilu Theatre, streaming live via Kahilu.TV at 4 p.m. Jan. 9, 2021.
Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but ‘books are resilient’
NEW YORK — Book publishing in 2020 was a story of how much an industry can change and how much it can, or wants to, remain the same.
It’s time to move with Prince Dance Institute
Prince Dance Institute will offer more than 25 performing arts classes at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea during its spring semester running Jan. 18 to April 29, 2021.
Pollstar: Live events industry lost $30B due to pandemic
NEW YORK — Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, concert trade publication Pollstar puts the total lost revenue for the live events industry in 2020 at more than $30 billion.
Virtual cheer: Group moves holiday performance online
Hilo holiday programs set their sights to online streaming to bring music, dancing and holiday cheer to households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ among films inducted into National Film Registry
This year’s inductees into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, a collection of the most influential American movies, include a neo-noir superhero action spectacle, a ’50s-set ’70s musical and an animated send-up of a classic fairy tale trope.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, unveiling a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
A&E Wrap-Up: December 4, 2020
Haku Keiki debuts first full feature album
Kona, Windward choral societies present Zoom ‘Messiah Sing-Along’
In a year when physical distance has transformed our sense of community, the virtual creativity of the Kona and Windward choral societies has redefined the spirit of togetherness. This holiday season, the societies, known collectively as Na Puukani, will open their virtual doors to usher in Christmas with a Zoom “Messiah Sing-Along” from 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films
NEW YORK — In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate — including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” — will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters.
COVID-19: ‘The Bitter End’ for nation’s live music venues?
NEW ORLEANS — The venerable New Orleans funk band Galactic purchased the historic music club Tipitina’s in late November 2018 and, according to bassist Robert Mercurio, was making a go of it.
Tunes for our vets
Henry Kapono will perform a free online concert in honor of veterans and military families at 5 p.m. Nov. 28. The concert can be seen via a Zoom link and simulcast on the AARP Hawaii Facebook page.
Kona, Kealakekua public libraries offer programs for kids of all ages
These days when it seems kids have been relegated to endless hours staring at computer screens, West Hawaii’s two public libraries in Kona and Kealakekua have stepped up to offer them a variety of fun and educational participatory options from ages pre-K to teens.
