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Join the audience for free taping
The Hawaii Public Radio program "Aloha Shorts" is seeking an audience for a taping at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Atherton Performing Arts Studio.
Cedric Yamanaka hosts, and music will be provided by Kupa'aina. The stories will comprise Bamboo Ridge works read by Keith Kashiwada, Charles Timtim and Ginger Gohier.
"Aloha Shorts" airs Mondays from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on KIPO 89.3 FM. Call 955-8821 to reserve seats for the free taping.
Galleries celebrate Third Thursday
Downtown galleries will be open late for the monthly Third Thursday celebration this week. Highlights:
» The ARTS at Marks Garage: Artists talk, "Just East of West," from 6 to 7 p.m., 1159 Nuuanu Ave., 521-2903.
» Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage: Walk-through of the show "About Paper," with curator Dean Geleynse, 6 p.m., 1161 Nuuanu Ave., 536-9828.
» Chinatown Boardroom: Surf instructor Ian Masterson discusses "Surf Mythology," incorporating Hawaiian archaeology and the importance of surfing in pre-contact Hawaii, 6:30 p.m., 1160 Nuuanu Ave. Call 585-7200.
» Pacific Traditions Gallery: Documentary "Half-Life" by Dennis O'Rourke, about Operation Bravo, a radioactive test explosion set by the U.S. Navy, 6:30 p.m., 19 N. Pauahi St.
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COLUMBIA PICTURES An underage Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) tries to buy booze with a fake Hawaii driver's license in "Superbad." CLICK FOR LARGE |
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Movies opening Friday:
"Arctic Tale": Queen Latifah narrates this kid-friendly National Geographic documentary about a polar bear cub and walrus pup who grow up with the threat of global warning. (G)
"The Invasion": Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig learn the truth about a shocking extraterrestrial epidemic in the latest remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Kidman plays a psychiatrist who tries to stay awake long enough to find her young son, who could hold the key to stopping the devastating invasion. (PG-13)
"The Last Legion": As the Roman Empire crumbles, a young emperor embarks on a perilous voyage to track down the one legion still loyal to Rome. Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley and Aishwarya Rai star. (PG-13)
"Superbad": Two co-dependent high school friends (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) want to "hook up" before they graduate and go off to different colleges. But after a calamitous night just trying to buy alcohol for a school party, overcoming their separation anxiety becomes a greater challenge than getting girls. "Knocked Up's" Judd Apatow and Seth Rogan are co-producers. (R)