Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Da Kine
Monday, January 27, 1997

‘Bully’ run extended
Kumu Kahua Theatre is extending its sold-out run of "Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers," an adaptation of the book by Lois-Ann Yamanaka.
Performances have been added for Feb. 12 through 15 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15, $10 for students and unemployed; $12 for seniors; $12 for Wednesday and Thursday performances. They are available at the theater box office at 46 Merchant St. or call 536-4441.

On the green scene
GreenCycling Expo, a demonstration of the benefits of recycling backyard trimmings, takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 8 at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden.
City recycling specialist Suzanne Varady will conduct workshops along with Mark Takemoto from the University of Hawaii.
Tours will show examples of mulching and composting put to work and free mulch will be available to take home.
The free event is presented by the city Recycling Office. Information: 262-0794.

Jazz jams at Academy
The Honolulu Academy of Arts will present a series of jazz films and performances in February.
On Saturday, the Wayne deSilva Trio will perform before the screening of "Jazz on a Summer's Day," a film about the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, featuring Louis Armstrong, Chico Hamilton, Chuck Berry, Thelonius Monk, Mahalia Jackson and others.
Feb. 7, the Deshannon Higa Quartet will play before the movie, "Let's Get Lost," featuring trumpeter and singer Chet Baker.
Feb. 28, Azure McCall and Tennyson Stevens will share the stage, then Clint Eastwood's "Thelonius Monk: Straight No Chaser" will be screened.
The programs begin at 6 p.m. with a reception; films start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15, $12 for members, and includes pupus and beverages at the receptions.
Information: 532-8700.

Rhythms of Africa sound
Halifu Osumare and the African American Ensemble will present "Middle Passage: The Beat of the African American Journey" at 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Leeward Community College Theatre.
The work tells the story of African people in the United States, celebrating the polyrhythms of African music and dances. It consists of dance, music and spoken text.
Tickets, $14, $12 for students and seniors, are available at the box office or by calling 455-0385.

Get a leg up on sumo
The Aichi Sumo Team will compete in an International Goodwill Sumo Tournament noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Heritage Ballroom of the Japanese Cultural Center.
The team, consisting of 12 sumotori, will also give demonstrations on sumo training, rules of sumo and sumo techniques.
The exhibition is free. Information: 945-7633 or 293-2804.

Compiled by Catherine Kekoa Enomoto, Star-Bulletin.

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