Top turntablist will
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ASPIRING turntablists have a rare opportunity to learn from one of Hawaii's most talented DJs tonight at Windward Mall.
Head over to Prototype on the second floor of the mall from 6 to 9 p.m. for a free question-and-answer session with DJ Solution, member of the 2001 and 2002 International Turntablist Federation (ITF) group world champions Nocturnal Sound Krew.
Solution, real name Kyle Cardenas, is himself a Dance Music Community (DMC) Hawaii champ, and was a runner-up in 2002's invite-only Allies U.S. All-Star Beatdown. After taking questions, he'll stick around for a bit to lead a scratch practice session in the store. Call 235-6161 ...
PARTY LIKE it's 1999 at three different locations downtown tomorrow night.
As their flier says, "just say yo to day-glo" with the Pussycat Productions' Flash Hansen, Veejay Entertainment's Russ Inouye and Stone Groove Family DJs G-Dog and Sub-Zero at "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless," starting at 9 p.m. tomorrow at Studio 1. The best '80s getup of the night will score $100. Call 349-1224 ...
JUST UP the street at Indigo, whip it good at "Get Fresh! 80 Cent '80s."
Cover is only 80 cents all night long, and there will be three rooms of entertainment: '80s pop, '80s hip-hop and '80s underground. DJs Mark, Sovern-T, G-Spot, Compose and Eskae will man the decks, and you can expect a few special guests throughout the evening as well. Night crawlers 21 and over are welcome; call 521-2900 for more info ...
AND OVER at Club Pauahi, the biweekly "POPular" party tips its hat to Hollywood screenwriter John Hughes and his '80s flick "Pretty in Pink" from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
DJs Drinky Crow, Subliminal and Drift will each take a turn in the mix, and promoters ask that folks wear pink if they decide to stop by. Five bucks sends you through the time warp at this one ...
I'VE ALWAYS thought Kapiolani Community College was one of Honolulu's best-kept secrets for a picnic, with lots of space to stretch out and enjoy breathtaking ocean views with that special someone.
If you haven't visited the campus lately, check out KCC's Spring 2004 Outdoor Concert on Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Comedian Frank De Lima and his band, Na Kolohe, will kick off the evening's free entertainment, followed by Ale'a and Brother Noland.
In addition to the concert, various student organizations will be on hand to fund-raise, and food will be available for purchase from the KCC Food Service program. Call 734-9576 ...
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