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rapper due at PipelineTICKETS GO on sale Monday for an August 10 concert by Chicago-born hip-hop artist Common at Pipeline Cafe.
Known for his intelligent and enlightening lyrics, Common (real name Lonnie Rashid Lynn) has maintained his status in the rap game for more than a decade, with releases like "Can I Borrow a Dollar," "One Day It'll All Make Sense," and "Like Water for Chocolate" under his belt.
Limited $15 pre-sale tickets will be available at Tower Records and Flipside in Waikiki for this 18-and-over show, and a pre-party is scheduled for Aug. 9 at the W Honolulu. Call 589-1999 for more info ...
I'VE BEEN hearing some good things about DJ Bennie James' old school R&B night on Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Cafe Sistina.
James, who also does a show on KTUH-FM, promises not to play any top 40 the entire night, sticking with a mellow blend of jazz and neo-soul to compliment his R&B stylings.
Then again, the fact that Hennessy is on special tonight at Cafe Sistina probably has something to do with this party's success as well ...
HAVE YOU bought a Happy Meal at McDonald's lately? The toys they include nowadays are a lot better than the ones I remember playing with as a kid.
Now until July 24 at all McDonald's restaurants in Hawaii, keiki (and adults who just can't seem to grow up) will receive a free electronic, hand-held video game made by SEGA with the purchase of a Happy Meal, while supplies last.
Six different games were produced for this promotion, and they're actually challenging enough to provide some mindless fun in the office when you just don't feel like working -- not that I would know anything about that kind of behavior ...
HEAD INTO Waikiki tonight for the latest "Concert in the Courtyard" at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Herb Ohta, Jr., Weldon Kekauoha, Maunalua, Jon Yamasato and the Langley Ukulele Ensemble will be on hand to perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tomorrow night brings Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom to the hotel for a performance on KFVE's "Hot Hawaiian Nights" broadcast, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free for both concerts; call 931-3111 ...
AND DON'T sleep on Studio 1 this weekend -- Kavet the Catalyst brings his "Trip the Lights" party back to the downtown venue tomorrow night, and the Stone Groove Family's G-Dog and Sub Zero will team up with Pussycat Projects' Flash Hansen and Split 101's Russ Inouye to unveil "Club 1" for the first time on Saturday ...
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