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Week of Friday, October 18, 2019 | Vol. 7, No. 42

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‘NIGHT MARCHERS’ RETURNS

Coming to Waimea Theatre 20 years after the original film’s release

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‘NIGHT MARCHERS’ IS COMING AGAIN

Premiere of film set for Oct. 25 at Waimea Theatre

of the night marchers have been reported on each of the Hawaiian islands.”

The Cousins Brothers developed their original story for the film by compiling reports from law enforcement officials, members of local fire departments, and kupuna TGIFR!DAY from all over the islands.

These reports include recurring he premiere of the Cousins testimony from residents who have Brothers Productions new seen the night marchers right in film, “Night Marchers,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. their own living rooms, the release said. The pounding of drums and 25, in theaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands, including Waimea distant torches come into focus as the night marchers appear.

Theatre.

“The legend of the night marchWith an ensemble cast and ers has sent chills through the production team made up entirely of local talent, “Night Marchers” was people of Hawaii for generations, and the Cousins Brothers deliver produced on Hawaii Island. again with the latest version of the The original “Night Marchers” legend that will be sure to raise was produced 20 years ago and released in 2001, with a sequel the chicken skin for all who see it,” the release said. following year. Identical twins and Brent Cousins, executive proHawaii Island filmmakers Blake and Brent Cousins, smashed box-office ducer and director, hopes that the release of “Night Marchers” will records with their original release. achieve the same impact that the “Now 20 years later they are back on the big screen with with a original film enjoyed 20 years ago.

“The new generation will experire-telling of the legend of the night ence the terror of the night marchmarchers, supernatural Hawaiian ers and the message of respecting warriors who protect the king’s trails,” a press release said. “Sightings their culture and their

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This is the poster for the new movie “Night Marchers.”

aina,” Cousins said.

Cousins is both proud and humble to have the opportunity to bring the legend of the night marchers to Hawaii audiences once again in this digital age.

“As a local independent film maker, I’ve always wanted to create a Hawaiian-style film industry where local actors and producers have films shown on the big screen, made in Hawaii for Hawaii,

with an international appeal, while showcasing the islands’ unique culture and majestic locations,” said Blake Cousins.

The film begins 20 years later after the original when a Hollywood reality television producer comes up with the idea to pick up the story and travel to Hawaii to hunt for the paranormal legend and document the existence of night marchers.

What he and his camera crew experience is far more than they bargained for.

The talent pool for Hawaii-born and bred actors is deep as seen in the performances of local actors: Keali‘i Kanekoa from the Big Island and Anuhea La, a Maui resident.

“Their performances in the ‘Night Marchers’ are sure to pave the way for future talent from Hawaii,” the release said.

Brent and Blake Cousins has been active in filmmaking for more than 30 years. This award-winning duo has to their credit seven feature-length films, an internationally renown Youtube channel, “Thirdphaseofmoon,” with 750,000 subscribers, that began in 2008, and is in the production of commercial and documentary films.

The twins are always working, but they are happiest when SEE MARCHERS, PAGE 3

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making movies, and this latest version of the “Night Marchers” was a true labor of love. Working in remote jungle locations created challenges that the Cousins Brothers and the entire “Night Marchers” crew met with a creative vigor that they believe can be seen in the film.

The goal is the same as it was 20 years ago: To produce feature-length films here in Hawaii that utilize the talent of the people of Hawaii and that entertain and celebrate Hawaii.

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Photos courtesy Cousins Brothers Productions

LEFT: Tim Boerger and Keli‘i Kanekoa seek out the night marchers. BELOW: Twin filmmakers Blake and Brent Cousins of Hawaii Island are pleased to bring their new film, “Night Marchers,” to Kauai next week. BOTTOM: Anuhea La and Jesse Palen in a scene from “Night Marchers.”

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FIRST ‘POKE FEST’ COMING SOON TO KOLOA LANDING RESORT Sam Choy hosts day of recipe competitions, live entertainment, for Habitat for Humanity TGIFR!DAY

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oloa Landing Resort invites locals and visitors to taste the fresh, local flavors of one of Hawaii’s most famous dishes, poke, at the inaugural Kauai Poke Fest on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The event will feature a poke competition by Hawaii restaurants and chefs, a farmers’ market showcasing island vendors, a celebrity chef panel that includes Kauai’s own standout professional surfer Sebastian Zietz, Mel Tanioka from Tanioka’s Fish Market on Oahu, as well as a poke demonstration by the chef Sam Choy.

“We wanted to create a special event on Kauai to bring together both residents and visitors in celebration of poke, Hawaii’s iconic dish that has risen in popularity both nationally and internationally,” said Andy Evers, general manager at Koloa Landing Resort.

“Sam Choy was instrumental in

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Chef Sam Choy shows off a completed bowl of poke during the launch of “The Choy of Cooking” series at the Koloa Landing Resort. The Holoholo Grill at the resort is a Choy restaurant.

putting poke on the map outside of Hawaii, and the inaugural Kauai Poke Fest will be a fun event filled

with food and entertainment in celebration of the dish that is so special to us here on Kauai and

across the state of Hawaii.”

“Poke” in Hawaiian means “to slice or cut into pieces.” The dish

favorited by locals and visitors alike is traditionally made of raw fish, seaweed, onions, sesame oil and soy sauce. Poke is often served in a bowl over a bed of rice, or as a side.

“The Kauai Poke Fest is a great opportunity to show what poke truly means to locals, the island of Kauai and the state of Hawaii,” said Choy. “Poke can be prepared and enjoyed in many different ways, and I am so excited to see and taste everyone’s interpretation at the event.”

Portions of ticket sales will benefit the Kauai Habitat for Humanity and their mission to bring the people of Kauai together and build homes, communities and hope.

“We are extremely grateful to be designated as the beneficiary of the inaugural Kauai Poke Fest,” said Chris Young, community relations officer for Kauai Habitat for Humanity.

“Mahalo to Koloa Landing Resort for their support that will further allow us to continue working towards our goal of building affordable homes, improving the health and financial security, and opening doors to new opportunities for Kauai’s families,” Young said.

Tickets are $55 per person and are available at bit.ly/2oq1PMM. Info: info@kauaipokefest.com

COUNTRY ARTISTS BRING TEARS, PRAYERS TO CMT AWARDS SHOW KRISTIN M. HALL ASSOCIATED PRESS

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ountry music artists cried together and prayed together at an emotional CMT Artists of the Year awards show that reflected the tightknit community of artists

who supported each other through success and loss.

Country singer Kane Brown, who was one of several artists of the year honored at Wednesday’s show in Nashville, Tennessee, struggled through tears and dedicated his award to his longtime drummer 27-yearold Kenny Dixon, who died

in a car accident over the weekend.

“He started with me coming out of Chattanooga,” said Brown. “He was with me the whole time. He was so supportive of me. And I love you, man, I miss you. The band misses you.”

He ended his speech by asking the country artists in

the room to “stay safe.”

Another honoree, Thomas Rhett, said he was moved

by Brown’s appearance and asked the whole audience to stop and pray with him.

“I don’t know if this is very conventional, but can I just pray?” he said and led the audience in a prayer for the families of Brown and Dixon.

Country icon and actress Reba McEntire was given the artist of the lifetime award and was introduced by her longtime friend Vince Gill, who noted they had supported each other through divorces and deaths in their families and through tours and duets. McEntire, who lost eight members of her

band in an airplane crash in 1991, called the awards show an “inspirational, emotional night.”

She said it took “guts” for Rhett to pray during a live television event, and said, “That’s what we need in this world, a little more God.” SEE COUNTRY, PAGE 5

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ORAL HISTORIES SERIES CONTINUES ON OLELO COMMUNITY TV

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munity-at-large,” the flier said.

The unity of the young activists with the residents and their conscious resistance set the tone of the many anti-eviction, working-class and Hawaiian-sovereignty struggles that erupted over the entire Hawaiian landscape.

The year 2020 is the 50th anniversary of the Kalama Valley struggle.

“This series of oral histories

attempts to bring critical attention to this historic resistance to injustice. It aims to preserve and spread the lessons of this militant action for future generations,” the release said.

Twelve activists from the Kalama Valley struggle were interviewed in the span of March 2017 to April 2018.

“Their oral histories tell the beginning of the revolutionary movement in contempo-

rary Hawaii,” the release said.

The story of Claire Shimabukuro will be aired Dec. 3.

Shows are 6 p.m. and reruns are Sundays at 3 p.m.

This program is supported by grants from The Ah Quon McElrath Award for Economic and Social Justice and The Hawaii Council for the Humanities, and by in-kind support from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Olelo Community TV.

Smyers of the duo. “They connect with the lyrics.

They connect with the emotion.”

Ashley McBryde, who was honored as the breakout artist of the year, said on the red carpet prior to the show said the past year has moved fast since releasing her major label debut, “Girl Going Nowhere.”

“So I do feel like it’s a breakout year, but for CMT and my friends and peers to feel that way is a completely different feeling,” said

McBryde.

Two of the artists of the year honorees, Luke Combs and Carrie Underwood, were in the middle of touring and couldn’t attend the show, but Underwood performed two songs live on the show via her tour stop in Cleveland, Ohio.

She stopped her show to address fans in the venue and watching on TV. “You guys are the reason we get to do what we get to do and at the end of the day it all comes down to

you coming to our shows and listening to our music,” said Underwood.

Combs, who broke out in 2017 with his massively

popular debut album “This One’s For You,” also sent in a video message from his tour stop in Bozeman, Montana.

“The country music

community as a whole has welcomed me with open arms, and it means a whole heckuva lot to me,” said Combs.

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Dan + Shay, the Grammy-winning duo that is known for their heartfelt love songs inspired by their wives such as “Speechless” and their latest hit, “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber, were also honored as artists of the year. Shay Mooney of the duo said their wives are the “real stars.”

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ot too long ago, a simple, manila bubble-mailer was delivered to the bookstore’s post office box. Inside was a sample copy of an upcom-

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There hasn’t been a book as dedicated on the subject since Luomala’s “Menehune of Polynesia” back in the 1950s (which we reviewed previously).

TenBruggencate overviews both the myths and legends, as well as the anthropological findings, about the Menehune, including how the percep-

tion of them has changed over time. He leaves us with interesting questions about them yet to be answered still today. Were they real?

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‘PATSY AND LORETTA’ HIGHLIGHTS BOND BETWEEN ICONIC SINGERS KRISTIN M. HALL ASSOCIATED PRESS

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riter-director Callie Khouri is drawn to stories about female friendships and country music, and her latest television film “Patsy and Loretta” combines those passions into the true story of a friendship between two of country music’s most powerful voices.

The biopic about Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, which airs Oct. 19 on Lifetime, centers on their friendship, which has often been underexplored in country music history, at a time when the two pioneering women’s careers overlapped in the early ‘60s.

Khouri, who wrote the classic female adventure film “Thelma and Louise” and brought her country music drama “Nashville” to primetime television, said even she was surprised to find out that the two singers had a close friendship when

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Jessie Mueller is Loretta Lynn, right, and Megan Hilty is Patsy Cline, in a scene from the TV film, “Patsy & Loretta.” The film airs on Oct. 19 on Lifetime.

her stepdaughter brought her the script.

“I was just blown away because it was a time before we really knew much about any of the women in country music,” said Khouri. “I loved both of the artists of course and the fact that they had this really incredible bond.”

In the film, Cline is at the peak of her career with hits like “Walking After Midnight” and “I Fall to Pieces,” while Lynn is a young singer-songwriter from Kentucky just getting her footing in Nashville.

Their styles were different, with Cline’s powerful, almost theatrical voice made her one of country’s

••• she’s a fascinating person. first crossover artists, MOVIE REVIEW I’m absolutely obsessed while Lynn penned and in love with her.” songs about rural life and Jessie Mueller, who won a Tony honky-tonk women. But both were Award for her role as Carole King dealing with industry demands on how they looked and sang, juggling in the Broadway musical “Beautiful,” also had the challenge of capturing being mothers with their careers Lynn’s well-known Appalachian and clashing with husbands that accent and phrasing. liked to fight and drink.

“There’s dialect work. There’s gui“We all know the story of Patsy tar work. It’s a lot to try to encomCline’s life. We all know the story of pass the essence of someone like Loretta Lynn’s life. What not many Loretta Lynn,” Mueller said. people are aware of is their friendThe film was shot in Nashville, ship,” said Megan Hilty, who plays including at the historic Ryman AuCline. “It’s about this beautiful supportive friendship between women ditorium, where both singers have and that is rarely done. These stories performed and the former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Khouri knows are not told in general.” the theater intimately having shot a Hilty, who is known for her Broadway roles in “Wicked” and “9 to lot of scenes from “Nashville” there.

“Every time I come here I feel all 5” and the TV series “Smash,” delved the history, all the music that’s been deep into Cline’s recordings and videos of her performing and read played. And you know, it doesn’t feel letters written by Cline to family and like there’s ghosts, but it feels very friends. present to me. I just imagine Patsy “To play an icon of this magnitude on the stage and Bill Monroe and is extremely daunting,” Hilty said. “But Hank Williams,” Khouri said.

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oyo lei, yoyo key chains, baked goods and Chinese pretzels were the orders of the day as kupuna took the spotlight in the annual Kauai Senior Craft and Food Fair that filled the lobby and meeting area of the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue recently.

In keeping with the theme of food, fun, and shopping, Clyde Vito of the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation invited people to join the Hanapepe seniors in their Chicken Dance, where the featured kupuna donned realistic chicken headdresses.

The Lihue seniors donned colorful Filipino costumes with their medley of dances choreographed by Alan Villaflor, and the Kalaheo seniors took the stage with their entertainment lineup.

Formerly known as the Senior Extravaganza, the gathering is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation department and Na Kupuna Council to showcase the talents and achievements of Kauai’s kupuna, with proceeds going back to benefit Kauai senior centers, most of which are at county neighborhood centers.

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CROSSOVER ARTIST LAUREN DAIGLE REIGNS AT DOVE AWARDS KRISTIN M. HALL ASSOCIATED PRESS

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rammy-winning singer Lauren Daigle reigned at the 50th annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Tuesday, winning artist of the year, song of the year and pop/contemporary album of the year.

The 28-year-old Louisiana-born artist was the leading artist nominee coming into the awards show, held in Nashville, Tennessee, and marks her second artist of the year win in just three years.

Her 2018 album “Look Up Child,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart and has broken chart records for weeks atop the Top Christian Albums chart. She won song of the year for her multiplatinum and Grammy-winning crossover single “You Say,” which

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Lauren Daigle, right, accepts the song of the year award from Pat Boone, left, during the Dove Awards on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.

has introduced her to much wider audiences in the last year. Producer and songwriter Jason Ingram, who helped write and record Daigle’s record, also won four awards

including songwriter of the year, non-artist, and song of the year, which he co-wrote.

“Just to see the support of so many people, it’s really, really mov-

ing. It’s overwhelming,” Daigle said after winning song of the year.

Grammy-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin, who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, called for prayers during his acceptance speech after winning gospel artist of the year after a Fort Worth woman was killed by a police officer over the weekend, which has sparked outrage and calls for police accountability.

“A young girl by the name of Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her home by a policeman and I am just asking that we send up prayers for her family and for his, and asking that we send up prayers for that 8-year-old little boy that saw that tragedy,” said Franklin, who also won contemporary gospel recorded song of the year.

Franklin told The Associated Press after the awards show that he’s never been reluctant to

speak about political topics, even President Donald Trump, who he has criticized for his immigration policies. He called it his responsibility as a Christian artist.

Gabriel Alberto Azucena, who goes by the stage name GAWVI, won rap/hip hop recorded song of the year along with hip hop artist Lecrae for their song “Fight For Me” and Lecrae and Zaytoven won rap/ hip hop album of the year for their collaborative album “Let the Trap Say Amen.”

For King and Country, made up of Australian born-brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, won pop/ contemporary recorded song of the year for “God Only Knows.”

Joel Smallbone said that the song, which was recently re-recorded as a duet version with country superstar Dolly Parton, felt like “a gift from God.”

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JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL 4 to 8:30 p.m., Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue The annual Matsuri Kauai offers taiko drumming, live entertainment, crafts, food and more. Free.

KAUAI CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hanapepe A celebration of all things chocolate and coffee. Presentations, entertainment, silent auction, keiki activities, samplings and more.

Free. To receive guaranteed samplings of chocolate and coffee plus get a reusable tote bag with special offers and discounts, tickets, $15 in advance or $20 at the door, are required. Info: bit.ly/2MF6Dq0

KAUAI CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL 5 to 9 p.m. Hanapepe A celebration of all things chocolate and coffee. Presentations, entertainment, silent auction, keiki activities, samplings and more. Free. To receive guaranteed samplings of chocolate and coffee plus get a reusable tote bag with special offers and discounts, tickets, $15 in advance or $20 at the door, are required. Info: bit.ly/2MF6Dq0 LIVE THEATER 7 p.m., Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End Theatre, Kukui Grove Center “A Tuna Christmas” is a two-person comedy with multiple costume changes. $20 advance, $25 at the door.

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SIERRA CLUB HIKE Waimea River walk and float Strenuous, 11 miles one way, part of this floating. Start at Kukui Trailhead and hike down into Waimea Canyon and along the old Waimea River jeep road. Bring floatable tubes to inflate and float down the river for over a mile, passing through a tunnel. End at outskirts of Waimea town and shuttle back to trailhead. Leader: Ken Fasig, 346-1229

LIVE THEATER 7 p.m., Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End Theatre, Kukui Grove Center “A Tuna Christmas” is a two-person comedy with multiple costume changes. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets: womenintheatre.org SUNDAY

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and keiki activities. Free pumpkins (one per family), while supplies last.

Tropical Botanical Garden will share how to grow ohia on Kauai.

KAUAI JUNIOR GOLF FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT 8 a.m, Puakea Golf Course Two-person team modified scramble.

For player registration and payment, visit www.kjga.org.

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SPAY/NEUTER CAT SURGERY DAY 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kealia Farm lanai, 2345 Kealia Road A $50 donation pays for one surgery, and includes a mandatory microchip. Vaccines are available for an additional $20 donation. Payment is due at check-in.

LIVE THEATER 4 p.m., Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End Theatre, Kukui Grove Center “A Tuna Christmas” is a two-person WEDNESDAY comedy with multiple costume changes.

ALL ABOUT OHIA $20 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets: 5 p.m. Princeville Public Library womenintheatre.org HARVEST AG FESTIVAL 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waimea Athletic Field Celebrates Kauai’s agricultural industry.

Food booths promoting Kauai-grown farm products, live local entertainment,

Kumu hula Kehaulani Kekua discusses the importance of ohia in hula and the Hawaiian culture. Kim Rogers of the Kauai Invasive Species Committee will provide an update on rapid ohia death, and Mike DeMotta of the National

LIHUE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING 7:30 to 9 a.m. Duke’s Canoe Club, on Kalapaki Beach Program topic: Members’ and others’ plans and visions for the Rice Street revitalization.

LIVE THEATER 7 p.m., Women in Theatre’s WIT’s End Theatre, Kukui Grove Center “A Tuna Christmas” is a two-person comedy with multiple costume changes. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Tickets: womenintheatre.org HUMPBACK WHALE LECTURE 5 p.m. Princeville Public Library A humpback whale expert discusses how whale populations in Hawaii have undergone major changes in recent years, what might be causing it, monitoring efforts, and how these changes may relate to entanglement threats.