Hawaii
ASIDE from the personal losses involved, that American Airlines crash in Rockaway yesterday was the last thing New York needed in its efforts to regroup after the World Trade Center terrorist attack. By extension, it's the last thing tourism in general needs as well, not just in New York but throughout the country, including Hawaii. Tourism has been struggling to reestablish itself at a time when airlines are canceling flights and hotels are going begging, laying off hundreds of workers no longer needed. Even if the plane crash yesterday had no link to terrorism, it will make it more difficult to allay fears that many would-be travelers already have ... Elks Club luau benefits
legendary Arthur LymanSO many people who have never been seen at the Honolulu Elks Club showed up Sunday for a luau and music fest to benefit vibes legend Arthur Lyman, who is battling throat cancer. A number of Big Island folks flew over for the occasion, but one who was unable to was the patriarch of the fabled Lyman family of Hilo, "Uncle" Arthur Lyman. They're not related, but share the same name ... If you want to see some photos of adorable pets, check out the 2002 calendar of the Hawaiian Humane Society. Or better yet, you can order a copy of the calendar and benefit the Society at the same time. Call 946-2187 ...
ANOTHER Iz? Following in the footsteps of "Bruddah Iz," Joshua "Lil Boy" Shintani can be heard in a Hollywood film. He's featured in "Shallow Hal" performing the song, "Never Forget Where I'm From." Iz's film credits include "Meet Joe Black" and "Finding Forrester." ...
Fair game?
WHEN Mel Cabang stopped by the Perry & Price Hanohano Room show to promote an appearance at Augie & Lanai's new Ukulele Cafe in Pearl City, co-host Larry Price started right off with a question about the UH Warrior game. "What's the spread tonight?" Price asked. Cabang shot back, "I make it my business not to know." That, of course, is because the comic served time in prison for a sports gambling operation in which he was involved. Ironically, the feds saw fit to sentence Cabang to serve his time at the Federal Prison at Nellis Air Force Base. And where it that located? Oh, about 15 miles from Las Vegas, sports betting capital of America ...LOOKS like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Hy's will be going up against a new prime steak competitor. Morton's of Chicago will be holding a grand opening Nov. 27 to benefit the Honolulu Symphony. Morton's has been in operation for 23 years in Chicago and has outlets in other cities as well, notably the always busy San Francisco Morton's. The Honolulu restaurant will be located at 1450 Kapiolani Boulevard ...
The subject is fishy
LOCAL artist Naoki Hayashi is getting a reputation as a master gyotaku artist, utilizing local fish that he catches as his subject matter. He was featured on Home and Garden TV's "Modern Masters" show demonstrating his art. The show claims to have 60 million viewers worldwide ...
Dave Donnelly has been writing on happenings
in Hawaii for the Star-Bulletin since 1968.
The Week That Was recalls items from Dave's 30 years of columns.Contact Dave by e-mail: ddonnelly@starbulletin.com