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Continuing with our annual recap of holiday decor, from Dec. 1 to 25…
No. 7—This little jewel is totally undecorated. I have a number of brush trees like these, in a variety of hues and sizes but this pair – one beige, one brown – are special. They seem to say “O Christmas Tree.” like the song. I simply affixed the pair to a small wooden base with a metallic handle that could easily be threaded and hung as a Christmas tree ornament. Less is more, sometimes.
Moving right along…this item was store-bought and dressed up a skosh to further depict the spirit of the yuletide…
No. 6—A laser-cut wooden decoration, with a mini landscape with trees and a snowman, boasts a central NOEL declaration, but that’s only half the joy. I glued on available mini-ornaments, like another snowman, a string of mini-lights, and two tiny ornaments (a tree, a penguin) and the party only gets brighter and more festive.
A Nutcracker is a traditional icon for the yuletide, and as this countdown continues, it’s also a part of our yearly Christmas mission. So, here’s No. 5…
No. 5 – I never fail to dress up a Nutcracker decoration for a dear friend. Spotted this rocking-horse ‘cracker last season, put it to test by adding a few accents, like a red bow, a tiny Christmas tree, and party-pickswith holiday hues. So this one’s a keeper. And it rocks!
Diamond Head Theatre’s holiday musical, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” has been extended to Dec. 21.
Best seats available are on these dates: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Dec.12, 3 p.m. Dec. 21 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21.
Tickets: $41 to $68, at www.diamondheadtheatre.com or (808) 773-0274…
Henry Kapono puts his spin on Christmas
Henry Kapono, Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner and Grammy nominee, will put his Hawaiian spin on Christmas, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 6 at Blue Note Hawaii, Outrigger Wakiki Hotel.
The theme is “Merry Christmas to You,” his annual holiday song
Alx Kawakami also will be featured.
Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. for beverage and meal service.
Tickets: $35 and $45, on sale at www.bluenotehawaii.com and (808) 777-4890…
Kimié Miner presenting ‘Christmas in Hawaii’
“Christmas in Hawaii with Kimié Miner” will be presented at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 21 at Blue Note Hawaii at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel.
Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. for beverage and meal service.
Miner is known for her holiday hit, “Christmas in Hawaii,” which annually is on local radio’s play list.
Miner, a mother of three, is a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner and a Grammy nominee.
Tickets are $35 and $45, available at www.bluenotehawaii.com or (808) 777-4890.
Ukulele strummers in kanikapila-jam
“Ukulele All-Stars Christmas,” a gathering of ukulele talent, is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Blue Note Hawaii, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel.
Participating strummers are Cynthia Lin, Brittni Paiva, Kalei Gamiao and Abe Lagrimas Jr.
The event is touted as a fun and cozy kanikapila-jam, with the four-string instrument featured in a round of interpretations of songs of the holiday season Doors open at 5 p.m. for food and beverage service.
Tickets: $35 and $25, at www.bluenotehawaii.com or (808) 777-4990…
Kuana Torres Kahele sets ‘Christmas in Tahiti’
Kuana Torres Kahele, legendary Hawaii singer and kumu, will showcase
“Christmas In Tahiti,” at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at Blue Note Hawaii at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel.
Special guest dancers will be Theresa and Iokia Ramento, providing the rhythms and music of Tahiti and the South Seas.
Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. for beverage and meal service.
Tickets: $35 and $45, available at www.bluenotehawaii.com or (808) 777-4890…
Broadway grosses, for week ending Dec. 1
“Elf, the Musical,” that yuletide musical comedy at the Marquis Theatre, has made a splash in the Broadway landscape, landing at No. 4 on the Top 10 compilation. Also making its first appearance this week: “Gypsy,” starring Audra McDonald, at No. 10. Consequently, a Tony winner last summer, “Hell’s Kitchen,” has been bumped off the Top 10.
The Top 10:
1—”Wicked,” $2.930 million
2—”The Lion King,” $2.883 million
3—”Hamilton,” $2.579 million
4-“Elf,” $1.947 million
5–“The Outsiders,” $1.840 million
6–“Aladdin,” $1.823 million
7—”Sunset Blvd.,” $1.821million
8—”MJ The Musical,” $1.711 million
9—“The Great Gatsby,” $1.656 million
10—“Gypsy,” $1.622 million
The complete list, courtesy the Broadway Guild:
And that’s Show Biz…
Moving right along, today’s rundown of holiday decor involves buttons.
No. 4—Buttons are underrated but they make fun ornaments; I’ve had a huge tub of bright buttons, used sparingly, so hauled out these gems this year. You need to secure just the right size brush tree to make this work, but I designed two this season. Smaller buttons are best for smaller trees; I have a smaller jarful of mixed little buttons in all sizes, too. Option: you can do all-red or all-green buttons, but I favor a blend of colors and shapes, shown here.
