Hawaii
THE fallout from 9/11 continues. The shutdown of Honolulu Harbor this week is a perfect example. It was decided to close the harbor for the first time since Hurricane Iniki because two dogs sniffed something they apparently found suspicious. Happily, it turned out to be a false alarm, but it shows to what lengths officials will go to avoid another terrorist attack such as the one that savaged the World Trade Center in New York. And if ship passengers are disturbed by the delay, and if goods arrive later than they should, so be it. We've become accustomed to what is probably unnecessary removal of shoes at the airport simply because one would-be terrorist on one occasion planted explosives in his shoes. It's the price we know we have to pay for that extra feeling of security when we board a plane or ship ... Shaolin Warriors enchant
locals with awesome actTHERE was a nice, unspoken tribute to sometime Maui resident George Harrison and his love of the islands by Paul McCartney in Oakland Coliseum on the first leg of his U.S. tour. He sang "Something," accompanied only by an ukulele. Promoter Tom Moffatt would have loved to bring McCartney to Honolulu, but there's no venue that's just the right size. The stadium's too big and both the Stan Sheriff Center and Blaisdell Arena are too small ...
THE Shaolin Warriors played to a full house at the Hawaii Theatre last night, and the rest of their run through Sunday is already sold out, a solid hit for promoter Tim Bostock, who's not afraid to present the unusual. And with the shaven-head performers inside, would it be flippant to warn against accosting scalpers outside the theater? ...
The Brady Bunch
THE waiter presenting the tab to the party of 12 in one of the private rooms at Morton's in Ala Moana Wednesday was missing a bet if he didn't quip, "Whose check is this, anyway?" Treating his local-born wife and her family to steak and trimmings at Morton's that night was Wayne Brady. He's one of the four very talented improvisational artists who appear with Drew Carey on "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" According to his waiter, Brady kept everyone giggling at his jokes. And as he left, the comic made sure he shook hands with and thanked everyone who helped make the evening a success ...OUR Morton's waitress was salty -- just kidding, Anne Marie -- and wheeled over every type of entrée served in the restaurant, wrapped in cellophane, so you're not ordering in the dark. She also knowledgeably described the meat and marbling on each. This Morton's is very like the one in San Francisco, and while it's pricey, it's definitely the perfect spot for a special night out ...
21 and legal
WHILE lunching at Ferguson's Pub with two friends, a stranger came up and said, "Aren't you Dave Donnelly?" I admitted I was and he responded with, "You bought my daughter her first legal drink when she turned 21." By this time, both of my friends had lowered their heads and were looking askance over their glasses. I quickly replied, "You're Malia's dad?" Indeed, he was the father of my longtime masseuse, whom I had treated to a pre-birthday dinner, followed by a drink after midnight. Her dad was pleased and, needless to say, I was grateful he was pleased ...
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