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On the Scene
John Berger
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Kanaka'ole and Helm at Hawaii Theatre
"THANKS, UNCLE BURTON!"
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Hawaii Theatre Manager Burton White, center, congratulated Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole and Raiatea Helm backstage after their "Hawaiian Night" concert Friday at the Hawaii Theatre. Kanaka'ole opened the show with a beautiful performance that was artistically interesting as well because he was backed only by two guitarists, Kihei Nahale-a and Kamakoa Lindsey Asing, rather than a conventional Hawaiian trio or quartet. Helm entertained the crowd with songs from her Grammy Award-nominated album, "Sweet & Lovely."
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VARIATIONS IN BLACK
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Leah Bernstein, president of the Mountain Apple Co., enjoyed the show with her husband, attorney Mark Bernstein. Both wore ever-fashionable basic black, but Leah went with a Chinese theme to celebrate the new Year of the Dog. It was something of a working night for her because Mountain Apple distributes Kanaka'ole's current album, "Welo," as well as Helm's "Sweet & Lovely."
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HOLUNAPE MEETS THE FANS
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Kawai'a Nakamura, left, Kama Hopkins and Kekoa Kaluhiwa signed copies of their debut album, "He 'Olu," during intermission. The smooth neo-traditionalist acoustic trio provided the pre-show music for this "Hawaiian Night" concert, but should be returning as headliners before too long.
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A GREAT GUEST
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Aaron Sala met Kanoe Cazimero, left, and Sandi Tsukiyama by the upstairs bar. Sala came out as a special guest in Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole's set to do the song Kanaka'ole wrote for his debut album, "Ka 'Upu Aloha." Cazimero surprised everyone when she appeared on stage while Helm was performing.
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NO JOKES, PLEASE
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Kumu hula Snowbird Bento talked backstage with Zachary Helm, left, and Hawaii Theatre staffer Ryan I. Sueoka after the show. Bento danced exquisite hulas in both halves of the concert despite a badly sprained ankle. As for jokes about her name, give it a rest. She's heard 'em all.
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