The Musicians’ Association of Hawai’i has begun discussions with the City of Honolulu to establish Musicians loading zones in some of the high traffic areas outside of many of the most popular venues that feature live musicians. While this is in the initial stages, we are requesting that musicians help us identify these areas. One area that […]
This morning, Hawaiian Dredging began repairs on the leak we have had in 909 over the last several years. After attempting to run a camera into a light fixture, they eventually had to cut a hole in the far corner panel that exhibited the signs of the most rust and from where much of the […]
As many of you know, we have had some leaks in 909 that have caused some damage. We have finally met with the contractors who have been very helpful in finally getting these issues resolved. From June 10-17, 2015, we will be bringing in heavy equipment to get at the ceiling plates where the leaks […]
Aloha, It is with deep sadness we share the news of Roland Nono’s passing on Wednesday, May 27th. Roland’s daughter informed Cheryl that the Maui funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Public viewing will be at 6:00 p.m. with service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. An Oahu service […]
Dear Members: After nine years working for this Local, the last seven of those years as President, I am resigning from office, effective May 31, 2015. I am resigning mid-term (our next election is May 2016), and as per our by-laws, our current Vice President, Steve Pearson, will become President as of June 1, 2015. […]
Many thanks to those who came out for the memorial tribute to the celebrate the life of Steve Dinion. The event was held at the Orvis Auditorium at the UH Manoa campus on May 13th, 2015; one year to the date after Steve’s passing. Several musicians, former students, and friends paid their tributes to a […]
President Brien Matson was honored today at the Center for Labor Education And Research (CLEAR) Board of Directors. William Puette presented President Matson with a lei and cake for his service to the board.
From the HARA website: 2015 Lifetime Achievement Awards Honorees HENRY ALLEN Singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, teacher and producer Henry Kaleialoha Allen has been the ambassador of Hawaiian music and the steel guitar since the 1950s. Henry performed with and arranged music for many of Hawai’i’s great performers and continues to record, produce shows, teach steel […]
Halau Na Kamalei wins overall title at Merrie Monarch Congratulations to longtime local 677 member and kumu hula Robert Cazimero for his group Halau Na Kamalei winning the overall title at the 2015 Merrie Monarch Festival! Read the full story here.