In The Mix
‘Aloha Calls’
gets on the airTHIS PAST SUNDAY marked the debut of "Aloha Calls," an afternoon of Hawaiian music and dance broadcast live on the radio. Joe Recca hosted the program, which aired from 4 to 5 p.m. on 99.5 The Breeze.
The first of three monthly shows scheduled at Aloha Tower Marketplace's center atrium, Sunday's program featured the music of Reign, the comedy of Mel Cabang and the lovely Karen Keawehawaii and Cha Thompson, as well as the dancers of Tihati Productions. "Aloha Calls" also serves as a benefit for the nonprofit organization Aloha Boat Days - those people you see greeting cruise ship visitors as they arrive at Aloha Tower. Next month's "Aloha Calls" is scheduled for Nov. 10. Call 528-5700. ...
ARE YOU one of those people who lug a cell phone, pager and PDA around with you at all times? Now there's a way to cut down on the number of devices you carry, with the new T-Mobile Sidekick personal communicator.
T-Mobile, formerly known as Voicestream Wireless, held a grand opening celebration Saturday at the Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center complete with prizes, balloons and cake for those on hand. Rodney Villanueva was also there with a film crew for his television show "Tech Buzz Hawaii."
But the highlight of my visit was the chance to play with a Sidekick on display. It's always-on internet browser, AOL Instant Messenger capability and integrated organizer make the T-Mobile Sidekick a good choice for those who need to stay connected. Check out www.t-mobile.com for more info. ...
HELP CELEBRATE the grand opening of Tiki's Grill & Bar in the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel tomorrow night during a fund-raiser for the Waikiki Community Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the event, which includes free pupus and a hosted bar. Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, the Kuhio Beach Band with Steve Mai'i and the Lilikoi Boys will also perform during the fund-raiser. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds go to the Waikiki Community Center. Call 923-1802. ...
AND FINALLY, a correction to an item that ran Thursday in this space: Social Distortion singer and lead guitarist Mike Ness celebrated his 40th birthday this year; he was 17 when the group originally formed back in 1979 with Ness, brothers Frank and Rikk Agnew and Casey Royer. ...
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