Wednesdays at Saint Andrew’s Noontime Concerts

to feature the Northwest Girl choir

WHO: The Cathedral of St. Andrew

WHAT: Wednesdays at Saint Andrew’s includes an 11:45 am Holy Eucharist in Parke Chapel, 12:15 pm Noontime Concerts in the Cathedral, and 5:30 pm Taizé Evensong in the Cathedral.

Noontime Concerts feature guest artists and the Cathedral’s own musicians in performances of chamber and choral music, and recitals, on the acclaimed Aeolian Skinner pipe organ—Hawai`i’s largest! On June 30, Noontime Concerts welcomes the Northwest Girlchoir of Seattle, Washington. The choir’s Vivace group features middle school girls and will perform a half-hour concert as a part of Wednesdays at St. Andrew’s. All are welcome to bring lunch and dine in the pews to the sounds of beautiful music in a beautiful space, and to come and go as time permits. The concert is free; donations are welcome. Free parking is available on the front lawn, weather permitting.

Holy Eucharist is a worship service that includes a short sermon and Holy Communion.

Taizé Evensong is a contemplative, half-hour service: the perfect way to unwind at the end of the workday and avoid rush-hour traffic!

WHEN: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

WHERE: The Cathedral of St. Andrew

229 Queen Emma Square (corner of Beretania and Alakea/Queen Emma Streets), Honolulu

COST: Free; calabash offerings welcome.

INFO: 524-2822, x217

Diamond Head Theatre will present "The Sound of Music," which, due to popular demand, has already extended its original run by an additional weekend! Show Dates: July 9 – August 1, 2010 On the hummability scale, "The Sound of Music" comes close to the top of the heap for musicals, if not right at the pinnacle. But it's not just the perfect compatibility of music and lyrics that draws people to the show—it is the endearing love story in Maria, a young novitiate, played by Sarah Halford.

Maria has a hard time adhering to the convent rules. She is often locked out after curfew, as she sings and daydreams in the hills above the convent. Sensing she may need to see more of the outside world before taking her vows, the Mother Abbess (Trissa DiBenedetto Walter) convinces Maria to take on the job as governess for seven children (Liesl: Nicole Chaffin; Friedrich: Chase Bridgman; Louis: Malia Lane; Kurt: Ari Dalbert; Brigitta: Chelsea Lynne Michel; Marta: Kira Stone; Gretl: Riley Newton) at the palatial home of Captain von Trapp, played by Buz Tennent.

Maria wins over the mischievous children with her music, games and some much-needed affection. And it's not long before she wins over the Captain as well. A daring escape from the Nazis over the Alps provides an emotional finale. Memorable songs include: “My Favorite Things”; “The Sound of Music”; “Do-Re-Mi”; “Edelweiss”.

The Sound of Music is scheduled to run from July 9 - August 1, 2010. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sundays, plus Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. on July 17 and 24. Newly-added performances include Saturday, July 31, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 1, at 4 p.m.


Single tickets are priced from $12 to $42, with discounts available for children under 18, full-time students, seniors 62 and older, and active-duty military. Call 733-0274 to charge-by-phone or purchase tickets online at www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

The "Sound of Music" is directed and choreographed by Greg Zane and musically directed by Emmett G. Yoshioka.  

Live from the Lawn of the Hawaii State Art Museum

A special program of the 2nd Annual MELE Songwriters Workshop, the Mele Songwriters Concert will be held Saturday June 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Lawn of the Hawaii State Art Museum, featuring performances by stellar singer/songwriter contributors to the workshop. The concert is free to the public, doors open at 6:30 pm. Beer and wine will be available for sale for over 21s.

Koko Marina Center, Oahu — Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai invites residents and visitors to enjoy complimentary local entertainment featuring traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. Following is the July lineup:


Friday, July 2 – Makia Duo, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian & island music)

Saturday, July 3 – Boogie, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian, blues and jazz)

Sunday, July 4 – Saloon Pilots, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Bluegrass)

Thursday, July 8 – Cory Funai Blues Band 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Blues)

Friday, July 9 –Audissy, 7 to 9 p.m. (Guitar & percussion)

Saturday, July 10 – Boogie, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian, blues and jazz)

Sunday, July 11 – Ledward Ka’apana, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Hawaiian slack key guitar)

Friday, July 16 – Makia Duo, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian & island music)

Saturday, July 17 – Boogie, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian, blues and jazz)

Sunday, July 18 – Ledward Ka’apana, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Hawaiian slack key guitar)

Friday, July 23 – Makia Duo, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian & island music)

Saturday, July 24 – Boogie, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian, blues and jazz)

Sunday, July 25 – Ledward Ka’apana, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Hawaiian slack key guitar)

Thursday, July 29 – Jive Nene and Simone Cole, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (soul & funk)

Friday, July 30 – T&J Duo, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian & island music)

Saturday, July 31 – Boogie, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hawaiian, blues and jazz)


Kona Brewing Company’s Koko Marina Center restaurant is located in East Oahu on the corner of Kalaniana'ole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road. It is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (bar until 9:30 p.m.); and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (bar until 10:30 p.m.). For more information visit http://www.KonaBrewingCo.com or call 808-394-KONA (5662).



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Honolulu Symphony Musicians Continue “A Taste of Music”
A Free Concert Chat Series at Studio 909
Sunday, June 27, at 7 p.m.

The Musicians of the Honolulu Symphony will present another “A Taste of Music,” the second in a series of free concert chats, at Studio 909, located at 949 Kapiolani Boulevard on Sunday, June 27, beginning at 7 p.m. It will be an evening to sample some great music along with light refreshments. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 596-2121 between 9 am and 4 pm weekdays, or email HonSymMus@aol.com .