Highlights of Last Weekend...

...are noted below. There is also a new photo update for you to waste the next 8 minutes of your time. Happy Thursday, world.
massive ART

massive ANTON

anniversaries of the go! airlines

anniversaries of the prototype

birthdays of vince, grady and chittom at kaimanas


ALSO: thanks for your e-mails and text messages about the new job. I LOVE it! The job, that is. You as well though. It's really good here as far as people and opportunity. Radio. DUH! This is totally what I should have been doing like forever ago. Just wait and see what happens next... cause the ish is gonna get better.

The Zone 93.1
KUMU 94.7

What a Week

...ya. the pics are done. Highlights? All of it? Ok ok ok.


explore is my new favorite band


wonder drinks


epic thursday


antics with weaver


the whole blog is here.

I have a BBQ to get to.

Friday Picks....

....well I'm totally going to meet 30 Seconds to Mars. In, like, 4 hours. Excited? Somewhat. I have a lot of respect for this band. Not going to get in to it, but J. Leto reminds me of Dave Grohl as far as motivation to make his vision a reality. Nothing but love for them.

After the show I'm making my way to Chinatown. Duh. I would do anything to see that one burlesque danceerrrr:



and hello?!?! Have you seen the new "stuff to do" website here yet? TOTALLY loving them right now: Do Something Tonight.

I like your face!

It's about time someone else step it up in the photo blog world. At least here in Hawaii. I understand that being consistent involves a bit of obsession but I think once people get started they realize that they can't stop. I'm assuming it's very similar to black tar heroin, actually. Your close friends start to say "hey! take a picture of THIS!" and your not-so-close friends start to say "grrrreat. now the whole internet is going to know [fill in the blank]"

But I digress. I don't think there can be ENOUGH photo bloggers in this world, ESPECIALLY in Hawaii. It makes sure between all of us that everything is covered. I try to keep up with all of them all over the world-- but pay particular attention to the ones here. One of note, DanceonPartyon.com, has just launched.

This is a project by the colorful indie kid Dan Weaver. Cut n Sewn Dan Weaver. He's a doll and I'm loving the style. Make sure you check it out. Bookmark it. Tell everyone. Etc.


Some other bloggers here of note? Kalima. DUH! Race also handles a lot of the VJ inside scoop. Mana has the not-so-easy-to-break-in-to north shore crew on lock. It's a lovely Hawaii-interweb thanks to people like this.

PS: It's Friday. SOFA KING looking forward to this weekend. I'll tell you what's happening later. Gotta get to work.

Sunflower Update

I had mentioned Colin's latest project earlier. Here's the update:



Monday monday.....
HEY! The new Red Lion in Waikiki has dollar drafts tonight. It's a Netflix'r for me tho. Lots happening this week however, stay tuned.

Busy week means un-busy weekend. Ya right! Hello Saturday.

Right THIS second I'm off to tea with the fasion and SMART ladies in Manoa then to indie night tonight at Next Door with the CD-release party of Sattelite Grey. Very much looking forward to this.

As for the past week? The entire set is uploaded. Just want highlights? OK!
models on the bar at pearl

dueling watches with sakara's visiting brother rob at the ice bar

streaming live from manoa!

and finally, the best hip hop show since kool herc

F-f-f-f-FASHION Friday.

time for another Urban Pacific. The last one was fantastic. I'm looking forward to the Pau Hana style that's happening this time. Go straight from work to Next Door. Have some special Smart-inis and watch the shows (that start at 5:45pm sharp) and mingle. I'll see you there.


ps: in case you didn't know, the event is crazy fabulous. I have shots from last time here.

The "What I would Cut Off My Toe For" item of the week:

 

Colin's Kicks...

...sent me a text message at 3:42am about two weeks ago.

I miss you Christa. I remember when you first gave me your card at the Wave. I'm growing sunflowers. Want one?

I eagerly responded yes, not sure if it was innuendo or not-- and not even really caring either way. Colin is superfly.

Got this photo-message just now. I am seriously down with this kid people:

Flash in the Honolulu Advertiser today....

Hats off to classic style

By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer



Flash Hansen shows off his hat collection in his Makiki apartment.

Photos by DEBORAH BOOKER | The Honolulu Advertiser

Flash, as Flash Hansen is known to everyone around town, is an event promoter. He and partner Matty Boy Hazelgrove create events that involve music, dance, imbibing and fashion. Whether in the Hanohano Room or the W, Flash & Matty Boy Presents attract the Islands' most savvy young fashionistas. And they always have a dress code.

So what does Flash wear when he's just being himself? We visited him in his apartment, which he shares with his dogs, Chewy and Nui.

FLASH HANSEN

Age: 32

Neighborhood: Makiki

What’s your personal style?
I’m not cutting-edge by any means and naturally lean toward a more classic, practical look (for someone my age).

Your favorite piece of clothing?
For upscale, probably my nice suits. I wish I could afford more of them! For day I have a pair of blue camo shorts that I could wear every day.

What would we never see you wear?
Sandals of any kind, and anything baggy.

Who is your personal style icon?
I don’t have an icon, but l like the classic old movie-star looks of the ’40s to ’60s.'

What are you willing to pay more for?
“Anything unique, anything! A well-cut and designed suit or the shirt with the perfect cut.”

Your best bargain find?
There have been many, all at Savers, Goodwill, Salvation Army or the military surplus store. A $2 shirt that fits like a $200 shirt is always a treasure. Once I found a sick tie at Wal-Mart for $9. It looks just like a $100 tie. That’s like hitting the jackpot.

What can you never get enough of?
This is a fashion question, right? Well, um, shoes, hats, ties, sunglasses and clean, new, comfy socks.

Where do you shop?
“Depends on how much money I have, ha ha. I used to LOVE the old DKNY. But since they moved they dropped their men’s line. Unbelievable! Their shirt cut fit me the best. Nowadays, Diesel, Armani Exchange, Second Skin and Adasa are great. Shopping on the Mainland is always the best, though. I get so much cool stuff that they don’t even sell in Hawai'i: Ezekiel, WESC, Jedidiah (my new favorite T-shirts), to name a few.

Who cuts your hair?
Renee at Sanctuary Salon, for the last 15 years!

Best thing about being an event producer?
Having an idea or concept, creating and producing it, and seeing everyone stoked on it after all your hard work.

The worst thing about it?
Everybody thinks they are your best friend and want to take advantage of that.

What’s a little-known fact about you?
I was born and raised here. That usually catches people off guard.

Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.

right on babes!!

Thursday is my Friday...

...so my evening is looking a little bit like so:

5pm Celebration drinks with Monica Ivey and sneek peak at First Friday art walk stuff

7:45pm First Thursday Poetry Slam Finals

10Pm NewJass Quartet and half-price pupus at Sansei


10:45pm Malcognitas and At Sea at O Lounge


11:30pm Next Door for Tempo Valley and Cherry Blossom Burlesque!




call me call me text me text me. I'm on phone hiatus for now so don't expect to hear from me. I'll take your call tho :)