The Hawai’i Symphony has a glorious concert planned for this weekend featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. It will be performed by one of Hawai’i’s favorite pianists.HPR’s Noe Tanigawa spoke with Jon Kimura Parker, fresh off his performances at the Chamber Music International in Dallas.
Pianist Jon Kimura Parker performs this Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20, at the NBC Concert Hall.The program also includes Tan Dun’s “Internet Symphony #1”, and Mussorgsky’s colorful “Pictures at an Exhibition.” The Hawai’i Symphony’s Pops concerts continue with Jimmy Borges May 31st, then Kenny Loggins Jne 10th at the Shell.A July 4th spectacular is also planned at the Waikiki Shell.Call or check http://hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/concerts/ for information.To purchase tickets for this performance please call 593-9468, or visit the box office at Hawai‘i Opera Plaza at 848 South Beretania, Suite 303.
The United States is putting new tariffs on solar
panels from China.
The decision announced on Thursday will have a definite impact here in Hawaii. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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A diplomatic dispute between
the Philippines and China
is starting to take a toll on business. A standoff in the South
China Sea is affecting commercial operations for thousands of
Filipinos. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The City and County of Honolulu has a new solar energy system paid for 3 years ago with federal America Reinvestment and Recovery Act --- or ARRA funding. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka attended the dedication ceremony and filed this report …
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Recently Boom Gaspar, the Pearl Jam keyboardist born and raised in Hawai`i, released the first taste of side-project Po & the 4Fathers, via a 7" single on Record Store Day. He and band-members Kawai Hoe and Kiliona Young spoke to HPR’s Dave Lawrence about their upcoming debut release.
Po & the 4Fathers can be found on Facebook, and look for an official website soon. Their first two songs include special guests from Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder sings back-up vocals on "Kingdom Come" and Stone Gossard plays guitar on "Do Ya". See and hear the complete interview with Boom Gaspar, Kiliona Young and Kawai Hoe from Record Store Day at Hungry Ear Records below.
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Yesterday, Farrington High School celebrated national Bike Month with Green Machines IV. That’s a sustainable personal transportation show organized by science teacher, Jonathan Lott. Students brought their bikes , Eki Cyclery provided prizes, and K-VIBE offered free bike repairs. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.
This Friday is National Bike to Work Day, and The Bike Shop will be providing snack for bikers at Thomas Square during morning and afternoon rush. On Thursday night there will be a family night cruise and a Ride of Silence is set for Saturday in remembrance of fallen cyclists. Sunday, ride your bike to the Zoo with the family, get in free and get goodies too.
A note from Jonathan Lott: Since this is a lead-up event to National Bike to Work Day on Friday, after riding with your kids to school on Tuesday and joining our event, please consider joining the family-friendly Thursday Nite Cruise ride starting at 7:30 p.m. from Eki Cyclery to Waikiki and back. Then get right to bed so you can ride your Bike To Work Friday, stopping by Thomas Square during the morning and afternoon rushes to get some snacks provided by The Bike Shop. There will also be a Ride of Silence in remembrance of all the fallen cyclists on Saturday (19th) departing from the Capitol at 4 p.m. Please contact Nick Blank "blankhi@mac.com" if you can participate in this funeral ride. Then Sunday, ride your bike to the Zoo with the family and get in free/get goodies (contact Chris Sayers at 768-8335, "csayers@honolulu.gov").
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The State Historic Preservation Division wants to hear from
residents as they craft a new historic preservation plan. The office is seeking input from residents on how to best define and set priorities for historic preservation statewide. The state has been
without an approved plan since 2001.
Information on Community Meetings and submitting comments online:
Teachers are struggling with
declining morale. Increasingly, many are leaving the profession entirely---or
thinking about it. These are not teachers in Hawaii---but
in South Korea.
HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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According to the State Department of Health … one-fourth of all pedestrian accidents statewide involve schoolchildren ages 5 to 18 … and half those incidents involve a child under 12 years old.HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka visited a congested Mo’ili’ili neighborhood today…to see what’s being done to make streets safer for children …
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This week, two of the most anticipated events of Maoli Arts Month take place in Honolulu. The first event is the MAMO Wearable Art Show Thursday night at Hawai’i Theatre. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa interviewed the tattoo artist whose designs and models have been showstoppers in the past.
The MAMO Wearable Art Show happens this Thursday night at Hawai’i Theatre, featuring work by Keone Nunes, Nita Pilago, Manuheali’i, Maile Andrade, Carrington Yap, Marques Marzan, Harinani Orme, and many more. At Bishop Museum this Saturday, enjoy the work of over 40 native artists along with food, music and events including a demonstration by Keone Nunes.
Hawaii County has
completed a long-term project with the parks. Five and a half years ago,
earthquakes damaged a number of park facilities on the island. And now,
as HPR's Sherry Bracken reports from the Big Island, the last of the park
repairs is complete.
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A
town in Western Japan is one step closer to
re-starting a pair of nuclear reactors. The entire country has been without any
nuclear power for more than a week … and government leaders are concerned about
possible power shortages this summer. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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Two years ago … 46-thousand registered Republicans voted in Hawai’i … a little more than 6 percent of all voters in the state. Hawai’i Republican Party delegates gathered for their 2012 State Convention this weekend … and the goal of GOP leaders is to rebuild the party from the ground up. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka explains …
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We’ve got the new moon coming, Mars high overhead at sunset and some manmade objects make exceptionally bright passes in our morning sky, as Shawn Laatch at the Imiloa Astronomy Center speaks with HPR’s Dave Lawrence for this week’s Stargazer.
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Nearly 35-hundred troops attended a ceremony
at Schofield Barracks officially welcoming them back to American soil. After a
year-long deployment on some of Afghanistan’s most volatile turf, soldiers and
family members share some of their biggest challenges over the past year and
thoughts upon returning to Hawai`i.
Audio includes comments from
Brittany King, Christine and Charles
Austin, Lieutenant Colonel Colin Tuley and his wife Jin Tuley, and Elizabeth
Van Otten.
During the
year in Afghanistan the Bronco Brigade lost 20 Soldiers on the battle field and
260 Soldiers were wounded in action.
The 35-hundred
member unit is scheduled to return to Afghanistan sometime next spring.
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For many pregnant mothers around Hawaii Island, their first choice has been North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. But a change in policy means that choice will no longer be up to them. From the Big Island, Sherry Bracken explains.
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If you live in Hawaii, chances are you
eat a lot of fish. In fact, the state department of agriculture says per capita
seafood consumption here is nearly triple the national average. And according
to a new study from China,
that’s a very healthy habit.
HPR’s Bill Dorman has more
in today’s Asia Minute.
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Is it Ka’u’s sunny climate with afternoon mists? Is it the volcanic soil? Connoisseurs around the world are waking up to the unique flavor of Ka’u coffee and this weekend, a celebration is in store. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.
The Ka’u Coffee Festival is set for Saturday, May 12, from 9 to 4 at the Pahala Community Center. It
will include displays and demonstrations, food, art & crafts
vendors, entertainment, a kid’s corner and of course, Ka’u coffee
tasting. For a full schedule, check
Will
and Grace Market is in the Na'alehu Shopping Center, you know, the
southernmost shopping center in America. On O'ahu, Alan Wong's on King
Street does carry Will and Grace's The Rising Sun coffee by the pound,
when available.
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