Augie T comedy opens tonight at Waikoloa Luxurious Cinemas
Adhering to its world premiere at the Hawaii Worldwide Film Competition on Oahu, and a 3-7 days operate in Maui theaters, household helpful comedy “ALOHA SURF HOTEL” carries on its theatrical operate by opening at the Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas this evening.
The movie stars comedian Augie T (“Get a career,” “Kuleana), Taiana Tully (“Hawaii 5-0”), Branscombe Richmond (“Finding ohana,” Renegade”), Daniella Monet (“Victorious”), Shawn Mokuahi Garnett (“Hawaii 5-0”), Kealani Warner (“Kuleana”), Alex Farnham and Matt Corboy (“The descendants”).
Published and directed by award-winning filmmaker and Maui resident Stefan Schaefer, the movie was shot entirely in Hawaii in 2019. “ALOHA SURF HOTEL” centers on ex pro surfer Tai “Gonzo” Alonzo (Tulba). When his scholarship at the community school is minimize off, Alonzo is forced to consider his initially genuine career — educating visitors how to surf at a struggling beachfront resort. Before long he’s the tennis professional, the substitute yoga instructor, the handyman, the fire-knife dancer … he may even be vital to saving the spouse and children run lodge from a corrupt inspector and an unscrupulous developer.
As he and his misfit colleagues wrestle to help you save the hotel, Alonzo also performs to assist his teenage daughter, patch it up with his ex, and scrape collectively adequate hard cash to get his beloved van out of impound.
The movie, which bought its start out by winning a pitch contest and growth resources at the GVS Accelerator on the Massive Island, was nominated as “Best Hawaiian Function Film” of 2020 by the Hawaii Film Critics Modern society. Producers incorporate Jonathan Stern and Branscombe Richmond, as very well as government producers Brian Kohne, David L. Cunningham, Robert Marcus, Everett Dowling and J. Stephen Goodfellow. Other local creatives involve Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Halemanu Villiarimo as composer, and supporting roles played by Kai Lenny, Dave Kalama, Kathy Collins, and Frank B. Shaner.
For more data, take a look at www.hawaiicinemas.com.
South Kona Artists Collective holding online auction
The South Kona Artists Collective (SOKO) is keeping its initial on-line art auction.
Normally at this time of the 12 months, SOKO would be inviting the general public to pay a visit to the studios of the artists but since that is not probable thanks to the pandemic, the artists are bringing the creations to the consolation of your property by using www.sokoartists.com.
Artwork available features prints, paintings, collages, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, fused glass and handmade home decor components. Opening bids variety from $15 to $750.
The auction web site will open for viewing beginning Monday. Bidding formally starts on at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 and ends at midday Feb. 20.
For far more information and facts, take a look at www.sokoartists.com.
Mauna Kea Seashore Hotel highlighted in good art collection
Fine art photographer Gray Malin has partnered with Mauna Kea Beach front Resort to debut his most the latest wonderful art series — Gray Malin at the Mauna Kea.
Influenced by the Major Island, the series celebrates the resort developed by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1965. Employing classic props, colourful surfboards and striped beachside umbrellas, Malin delivers to life thoroughly crafted moments throughout the resort’s most legendary and eye-catching spots through 32 images.
“Working with the Mauna Kea for this challenge was a aspiration,” explained Malin. “I have experienced my head set on taking pictures this luxury resort for a even though and it is remarkable that we have been in a position to make it happen through this unpredictable 12 months. I was blessed plenty of to shoot the resort while it was closed down, giving me the possibility to highlight the property’s iconic locations in the most serene style. I am very very pleased of how the historic lodge and the island of Hawai’i are celebrated in this series.”
Signed and numbered prints are available as minimal editions on www.graymalin.com and pick prints from the series are accessible at the Mauna Kea Seaside Lodge reward shop.