Feb 3, 2012

This Week in TGIF: Cage the Elephant

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Take a look at all the stories in this week's Great Index to Fun.

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Feb 3, 2012

Mariachi, ‘sugar punk’ and golden pop at Aloha Tower

Cage the Elephant bring their "sugar-punk" sounds. —Courtesy photo

Get ready, Honolulu, for "punk" in a mariachi stylee.

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Feb 3, 2012

Martha Graham Dance Co. brings works and influence of iconic name...

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Ballet Hawaii fills a gap by hosting the Hawaii debut performance by the dance company at the Hawaii Theatre this weekend.

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Feb 3, 2012

Do It! First Friday, ‘The Genteel Sabai,’ Roots by the Sea, ‘Seve...

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Highlights of the week ahead, courtesy TGIF.

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Feb 3, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: Hyatt Regency poolside bar offers tasty respite

The chef's happy hour chip and dip special is paired with a mai tai and served poolside at Swim bar and grill at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Waikiki. —Jamm Aquino / jaquino@staradvertiser.com

Swim, a third floor poolside lounge and bar, serves up food and drinks worth searching out.

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Feb 3, 2012

Quick Bites: Chocolate, movies and crepes

Shop for all things chocolate at the second annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival on Feb. 25. —Courtesy photo

Two chocolate-related events, a movie screening and the grand opening of Aloha Crepes' new location are this weekend's top foodie events.

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Feb 3, 2012

Best of Our Web: Pro Bowl, Vodka launch, ‘ArtAfterDark,R...

—Joah Buley / Special to the Star-Advertiser

PICS: DAVONE BESS PRO BOWL PARTY | 1. Miami Dolphins receiver and former UH receiver Davone Bess, right, hosted a Pro Bowl party and fundraiser with special guests Colt Brennan, Chad Owens and Ryan Grice-Mullen at Tiki’s Grill & Bar on Wednesday. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Bess Route Foundation. Visit honolulupulse.com/?p=64244 for the...

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Feb 3, 2012

At the Movies: ‘Woman in Black,’ ‘Big Miracle,’ ‘Chronicle,’ more...

Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'The Woman in Black.' —Courtesy CBS Films

Capsule reviews of new movies opening in Honolulu this weekend.

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Feb 3, 2012

Out ‘N’ About: Punahou Carnival, First Friday, more

The internationally recognized ATOS Piano Trio from Germany. —Courtesy photo

Check out this comprehensive list of events scheduled for the week ahead, courtesy TGIF.

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Feb 3, 2012

To Do! Michael Paulo, Pink Martini, Neil Diamond, Hawaii Unite Fe...

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SATURDAY, FEB. 11 The first smooth-jazz concert of 2012 from local promoter and saxophonist Michael Paulo features guitarist Peter White, who is promoting his upcoming album “Here We Go.” 8 p.m. / Liliu Theatre, Hawai’i Convention Center / $60 and $85 / 951-696-0184, www.tix.com THURSDAY, FEB. 16 It’s the anticipated return of Pink Martini, who, with singer...

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Jan 29, 2012

This Week in TGIF: Ben Vereen, HOT

The TGIF cover of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for Friday, January 27, 2012.

Take a look at all the stories in this week's Great Index to Fun.

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Jan 27, 2012

Ben Vereen, still a star on and off stage

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Ben Vereen is in Hawaii on a five-concert tour of the islands, including shows this weekend on Maui and Oahu.

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Jan 27, 2012

HOT season begins with changes in store

Quinn Kelsey, second from right, and Lori Phillips, far right, star as Amonasro and Aida in the Honolulu Opera Theatre's production of "Aida," which opens HOT's season tonight. —FL Morris / fmorris@staradvertiser.com

Depending on your appetite for opera, we've either been spoiled or deprived all these years.

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Jan 27, 2012

Do It! Pro Bowl, Kumu Kahua, U.S.S. Missouri

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Top picks for this weekend, courtesy TGIF.

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Jan 27, 2012

Pau Hana Patrol: The Modern offers patrons a choice

Sunrise Bar at The Modern. —George F. Lee / glee@staradvertiser.com

Poolside casual or indoor sophistication? The Modern Honolulu offers pau hana choices at both ends of the spectrum.

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Jan 27, 2012

Best of Our Web: Airborne Toxic, SOJA, Steve-O, ‘Winter Wonderlan...

—Aaron Yoshino / Special to the Star-Advertiser

THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT AT HAWAII THEATRE | 1. Los Angeles-based indie rockers The Airborne Toxic Event performed at the Hawaii Theatre on Saturday with local openers Stephen Agustin and the Fourth Wall. See honolulupulse.com/?p=63782 for more photos and honolulupulse.com/?p=63758 for a review of the concert. SOJA AT KAKAAKO WATERFRONT PARK | 2. Virginia-based reggae band SOJA...

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Jan 27, 2012

At the Movies: ‘Albert Nobbs,’ ‘All’s Well,’ ‘Dangerous Method’...

Michael Fassbender, left, and Viggo Mortensen star in "A Dangerous Method" along with Keira Knightley. —Courtesy Sony Pictures Classics

Capsule reviews of all the new movies opening this weekend in Honolulu.

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Jan 27, 2012

Quick Bites: Cacao Festival, Fendu, Pig & The Lady

Chef demos and cacao farm visits are among the activities at the Cacao Festival, which is returning to the Haleiwa Farmers' Market for a third year. —Courtesy photo

The Cacao Festival returns to Haleiwa, Fendu Boulangerie serves up pot pies and the Pig & The Lady serves up food at farmers markets.

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Jan 27, 2012

Out ‘N’ About: Pro Bowl, ‘Bounce the Block,’ Chinese New Year...

Traditional African storytelling, sounds and melodies with Moussa Bangoura and Sekou Camara will be the basis for "Griot Stories," 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Atherton Performing Arts Studio. —Courtesy photo

More ideas for the week ahead, courtesy TGIF.

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Jan 27, 2012

To Do! Punahou Carnival, Martha Graham Dance Co., BAMP, Neil Diam...

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEB. 3-4 This year’s Punahou Carnival theme is a cue from “Toy Story” with “To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy,” but you’re sure to enjoy the usual fun and food the event provides annually. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. / Punahou School / Free / 944-5751, www.punahou.edu SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Standard-bearer for contemporary dance...

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