On the Scene
Kupuna + 2: Bill Kaiwa shared aloha with kumu hula Kahalepuna Richardson-Naki, left, and dancer Kapelalani Williams on Wednesday at "Na Kupuna Night" at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Kaiwa, part of the original "Na Kupuna Night" shows in the 1960s, capped the show with "Boy from Laupahoehoe." Kaiwa, Richardson-Naki and her halau return to the hotel Oct. 18.
Hula Is In The House: Cindy Lance, left, and Jean Sullivan of Hula Records checked out the Eighth Annual Frank B. Shaner Falsetto Contest on Saturday. Sullivan, an erudite Hoku Award winner, and Lance, Hula's project coordinator, saw Gary T. Medeiros prevail with a rousing rendition of "Alika."
Congratulations, Stephanie: Jake Manegdeg, left, and Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono congratulated newly crowned Miss Teen-Hawaii Filipina 2002 Stephanie Nix and her father, Ed Nix, Friday at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki. Stephanie, a student at Kapolei High School, also took top honors in the talent and "most photogenic" categories.
John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972.
