Hawaii
THE entertainer Fiji is a big talent -- in every sense of the word. Not as large as the late Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, to be sure, but big nonetheless. He's featured in the film "Blue Crush" which has a pressscreening today. One person planning to see the film is PR Works V.P. David Patterson. His wife, Liesl and kids Kai and Channing, are extras in the movie and appeared in a scene behind Fiji. Patterson says with Fiji in the foreground, he may not be able to see wife and kids in the movie, but is hoping for the best ... They’re lost somewhere
behind FijiYOU'VE heard of the song "Sweet Okole," most likely, but at Coldwell Banker they're talking about "Iron Okole." That's the name managing director Scott Bradley has given to his team participating in the Century Bike Ride in September. First to sign up, of course, was mom and Coldwell Banker Chairman Penny Bradley, but don't get caught calling her by the team name. One reason for the quick sign up is that Bradley was happy his team won the State Department of Health's "Start Living Healthy Corporate Challenge, and he didn't want to lose the momentum ...
Country Hospitality
FORMER three-dot columnist Tom Horton still owns the Stinson Beach Grill in California, but is getting back into the writing game as executive editor of Hospitality magazine, and is spending more time in the islands. The other night, the self described "Man Without a Clue in the House Without a Key" dined at the Halekulani and after dinner repaired to the side room of the Lewers Lounge where he could enjoy his cigar. Pianist Noly Paa was playing in the lounge and during a break asked Horton if he had a request. "Anything country," replied the C&W loving, Oklahoma born Horton. But when Paa returned to work and started singing a sweet rendition of "Your Cheatin' Heart," Horton nearly dropped his cigar. "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd hear a Hank Williams song in the Halekulani," said Horton ...AT their regular Hanohano Room radio show, Michael W. Perry and Larry Price were presented with buttons bearing their likeness. They were the work of George Waialeale who was urging they run for office --the buttons read, "Perry & Price for Governor, Two for the Price of One." Yesterday was the last day for would-be politicos to declare for office but don't look for the radio duo on a ballot ...
SEATTLE artist Dale Chihuly, famous for his Bellagio chandeliers, has donated a piece of glass art he values at $32,000 for the Academy of Arts Showcase 2002 silent auction. Even if you're not attending the event, you can view the piece, ""Blue Persian Set with Scarlet Lip Wraps," and bid on it at the showcase preview Aug. 17 at the Academy ...
Some dim sum
THAT was entertainer Matt Yee shopping for Chinese food and laulau in Chinatown the other day. He's back vacationing in Hawaii from his Miami base after an extended engagement in the Caribbean on the largest ship in the world, the Royal Caribbean's "Explorer of the Seas." The reason for Yee's own exploration? "There's no good Chinese food in Miami," explains Yee ...
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