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Best of Our Web: Everclear, Triple Crown, the Seed and more

BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com

PICS: EVERCLEAR: 1. Post-grunge rockers Everclear headlined a show at Hawaiian Brian’s on Dec. 15 to “Rock Against Cancer” and benefit the Kapiolani Medical Center. Read Sjarif Goldstein’s review at honolulupulse.com/?p=92106; see more photos at honolulupulse.com/?p=92096.

PICS: TRIPLE CROWN PIPE MASTERS: 2. The final event in the 2012 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing held the key to determining this year’s Association of Surfing Professionals world title. On Dec. 14, Australian surfer Joel Parkinson, 31, clinched both the 2012 Billabong Pipe Masters’ first prize and the ASP world championship — Parkinson’s first for both. The competition was held in memory of Andy Irons. For a story and photos, go to honolulupulse.com/?p=91998.

PICS: FRESH CAFE: 3. The Seed — rappers Kahlee and Uptown Swuite — headlined an 18-and-over concert at Fresh Cafe’s Loft in Space on Dec. 15. The night also featured a farewell performance by local artist Parlous. Pics: honolulupulse.com/?p=92097.

PICS: SURFER THE BAR: 4. After the Pipe Masters contest on Dec. 14, pro surfers, supporters and fans of the North Shore winter surf season flocked to Surfer, The Bar (many still in board shorts and bikinis) for a “Pipe Masters Blowout” party. See photos of the party at honolulupulse.com/?p=92051.

PICS: NEXTDOOR: 5. It was a night of special guest DJs as Tomoya Tsurunandez headlined at Lotus Downtown during “French Touch” and Nicky Savage returned to Nextdoor for “The Takeover” on Dec. 14. For photos from the two clubs, go to honolulupulse.com/?p=92050.