Brown Bags to Stardom, 4/23/11

I am not sure why this event is called Brown Bags however high schoolers are given an opportunity to share their talents and lots of well known entertainers got their start this way. To name a few: Na Leo Pilimehana, Kapena, Tia Carrera, Jasmine Trias, Jake Shimabukiro.  

Thank you Johnny Kai for this talent search.  

Greg Gabaylo is his right hand man.  I recently featured these 2 in my post: Hawaii Music Award, 4/11/10

This little one was not a participant however he has a bright future, he enjoyed break dancing during the transition between the middle school and high schoolers.  I was unable to attend the elementary section and came while the middle schoolers were receiving their awards.  It would have been a joy to see them.

Low Tide and Kawaii Kon, 4/30/11

A combined group, Oahu Photography Meetup and I Wanna Shoot So Badly left at 5:30 am from Windward Mall.  We headed past Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor and continued until we got to this spot. We were informed by their leader, Stan Yamada, that "the tide will be dropping beginning at 2am with low tide at 8am...exposing the reef and that the water should be glassy allowing for excellent conditions for reflections shots."  He was on the mark.

We returned to Windward Mall and enjoyed breakfast at the IHOP.  I enjoyed Swedish Crepes.  Yummmmm.

Later I went to Eyes of Hawaii's mini workshop.  Thanks to Cliff, Doug, Gary and Milton for sharing your time and knowledge with us.  I am certainly enjoying Photography.

Within a half hour, I was off with Pastor Curtis, Kean and Maureen to enjoy Kawaii Kon. What is this?  Here is a link to last year's post.  Note to self, check out the Japanese Animations before going.  I enjoyed these costumes but am not familiar with their characters. 

This guy is from a board game.  Hee hee, I forgot the name of the game and his character. 

I noticed this artistic guy.  I got permission to take his picture and some of his drawings.  It appears his interest is with a fox character, he also had on a fox tail. 

I saw characters with red contacts, this fluorescent blue really stood out.

He shared that it took 6 months for him to complete his costume.  

On his back, he made a large bottle of SPF3, no wonder he got the burn.

Hawaii Music Award, 4/11/10

I enjoyed this 15th Annual Hawaii Music Award.  It was held at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Manoa Grand Ballroom.

 Johnny Kai is the one to thank.

This gentleman allowed me to take his picture.  I was so worried about using my external flash.

Cyril Pahinui, on the left, is the talented son of Gabby Pahinui.  Gabby's "Moonlight Lady" is my most favorite song.

 Roland Sanchez is well known for Salsa.

 Greg Gabaylo is a master Hypnotist and Fastest Juggler.

Richard Lum was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The late Ronald Kanahele was also recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Ronald just passed away about 3 weeks prior to this event.

It was a joy to be in a room full of talented singers and musicians.  Congratulations to all!!!

(the other night, I posted Sony NEX-3 and Moon shoot, 4/17-18/11)