Society & Culture
This episode we take a stour of the AM dial as part 2 of our series on Honolulu radio stations. HIP 018 / 7-7-7 WEATHER may 3- 9 my resource is Timeanddate.com sponsor: Miller Coors We are passionate about the beer business Coors Light “The world’s most refreshing beer.” Blue Moon “Reach for the Moon” visit millercoors.com It’s 82 and skies are blue on this aloha Friday. Over the weekend the winds will be coming up fro the south west. We call it Kona winds. This can bring high levels of humility and greater chances of precipitation. That being said think you will see some early morning and late afternoon showers. With the chance for greater precipitation on tuesday and weds. but looking like it will be partly cloudy along the coastlines and cloudy in the mountain tops Temperatures will range from upper 70’s to lower 80’s. with nights in the super 60’s Sun Today, the sunrise was at 5:59am, sunset is 6:57pm total of 12hrs 57 min of sunlight You will get 13 hours of sunlight starting on Sunday May 5th Cinco De Mayo by next Thursday may 9th the sun will rise at 5:56am and setting at 7pm giving you a whopping 13 hours and 3 minutes Moon luminated at 1.4% as it fades away to a new moon Saturday may 4th Today Our Moon rose at 5:26am and set at 6:11 (46 min before sunset) Next Thursday the moon will be waxing and and already luminated of 30% rise at 10:13am and set at 11:55pm Constellations Orion is in the western skies Virgo is in the eastern skies southern cross is nearly full visibility on south horizon Lynx Ursa Major and Minor in the norther skies Above head is cancer Leo and Gemini Planets Venus rises at 4:30 am setting around 5 Mars rises at 830 am setting around 9:53 Both Jupiter and Saturn will rise after sunset with perfect visibility Jupiter 9:50pm Saturn 11:44pm May Meteor shower May 5-6 a.k.a. Eta Aquarids the meteor shower is usually active between April 19 and May 28 every year. Named After Aquarius. The radiant, the point in the sky where the meteor shower seems to emerge from, is in the direction of the constellation Aquarius. The shower is named after the brightest star of the constellation, Eta Aquarii. The may meteor shower is one of two meteor showers created by debris from Comet Halley. Halley’s Comet Phish 8/16/1997 The Great Went in Limestone Maine I was there!!! main was a super cool state, had a McDonalds Lobster Sandwich. The people of Maine we stoked have nearly 300,000 phish heads driving through their state pumping some serious cash into parts of maine that probably never experience such profits in a single weekend. A church sign had a sign that read “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and i will make you phishers of men” Matthew 4:19 https://youtu.be/c1I3FwcZaFk MKCOOL posted it Thanks Phish and MkCool Now where were we…..? (Halleys Comet) The Earth passes through Halley's path around the Sun a second time in October. This creates the Orionid meteor shower, which peaks around October 20. Comet Halley takes around 76 years to make a complete revolution around the Sun. The next time it will be visible from Earth is in 2061. How to See the Eta Aquarids You don't need any special equipment or a lot of skills to view a meteor shower. Even though all you really need is a clear sky, lots of patience, and our handy Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter to see a meteor shower, the following tips can help maximize your shooting star viewing experience. Try to find a secluded spot with little to no light pollution, you know Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair it will take about 15 min for your eyes to adjust and the night sky will light up like a theater of a billion stars ( cue: billions carl sagan s.o.t) https://youtu.be/5Ex__M-OwSA HiP 0018 s2e4 EVENTS May 3 - 9, 2019 information gathered from Hawaii Tourism Authority website, GOHAWAII.COM Big Island Kanikapila Nights OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, 7:00PM - 9:00PM Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proudly Presents "Kanikapila Nights" at It's Hilo Bayfront Location. Featuring Some of the Finest Local Musician, Including Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning Artist. Join Us for "Kanikapila Nights" on the First Friday of Each Month from 7PM to 9PM BIG ISLAND AIDS WALK (8TH ANNUAL) OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019, 8:00AM - 12:00PM The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation is proud to host the 8th Annual Big Island AIDS Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2019 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bigislandaidswalk2019. The walk will be an easy 2 mile walk around Queen Liliuokalani Park. There will be light snacks and refreshments Maui Cazimero Lei Day Concert OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019, 7:30PM - 10:00PM Song “Pua Hone” - Brothers Cazimero wikipedia: The Cazimeros got their start during the Hawaiian Renaissance with ukulele and slack-key guitarist Peter Moon's band, The Sunday Manoa, on their first recording, Guava Jam. Since that time, The Brothers Cazimero have released at least 36 recordings and three DVDs. For three decades, the group performed at the annual Lei Day Concert. They made their Carnegie Hall debut in 1989.[1] Cazimero Lei Day Concert Friday, May 3, 2019; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm Kumu Hula Robert Uluwehi Cazimero returns with his ever-popular Lei Day event, along with the musicians and dancers from his Merrie Monarch Festival-winning Halau Na Kamalei. Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent Volunteer at Waihee Refuge with Pacific Whale Foundation OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020, 8:00AM - 12:00PM Volunteers on Vacation is a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation to help you easily find meaningful service projects to benefit Maui's environment. Visitors and residents can spend a few hours giving back to the local community while enjoying access to "off the beaten trail" places Help "Friends of the Land" maintain South Maui's scenic coast. Possible activities include clearing an oceanside trail, restoring sand dunes, cleaning up litter, and/or removing invasive species. Project runs each Monday from 7:30am to 9:30am and the location is posted by the week on our partner's website where you can also sign up for weekly notices. Visit pacificwhale.org/conservation/volunteer-vacation/ for more information. Reserve by calling Pacific Whale Foundation at 808-249-8811 or email us at reservations@pacificwhale.org @ Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge @ Haleakala National Park Summit @ Honokowai Valley Hawaii Champions Cup OCCURS BETWEEN: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 - SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019, 2:00PM - 5:00PM See your favorite tennis legends play live in Hawaii! John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Tommy Haas, and Mark Philippoussis are all coming to Lahaina this May. The event will feature two one-set semifinal matches and a championship match between the winners. It will be part of a weekend of events @Royal Lahiana Resort Kauai Community Caring Day at Lawai International Center OCCURS BETWEEN: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019, 9:00AM - 1:00PM Lawai International Center is sparkling from the caring hands of helpful volunteers. Please join us as we nurture the grounds and plant orchids together on every first Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunches made by the aunties of Lawai will be served. Bring gardening tools if you have some @Lawai International Center Oahu Art + Music First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, 6:00PM - 9:00PM Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM! First Friday evening of each month. Admission is always free. 6:00 - 9:00 PM, ground floor and second floor of the No 1. Capitol District building (250 South Hotel St., corner of Richards and S. Hotel). First Fridays in Honolulu / Art-walk: Come join us for the most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month! Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment. Parade of Farms OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019, 10:00AM - 4:00PM The annual Parade of Farms is back for a fourth year with a spotlight on farms in Waianae! The day-long event, presented by Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council, will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free community fair will be hosted at Kahumana Organic Farm and Cafe in Waianae Cabana Music Festival OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019, 2:00PM - 10:00PM The hottest R&B and hip hop stars take the stage at Turtle Bay Resort, for the Cabana Music Festival, May 4. Jhené Aiko and Tyga headline the huge festival, presented by The Cabana Group in collaboration with 93.9 The Beat’s 2nd Annual Backyard BBQ. The show starts at 2 p.m.In addition to Jhené Aiko and Tyga, the Cabana Music Festival features Madeintyo, Yung Pinch, DaniLeigh, Adonis The Greek, Keanu, Daylyt, DJ Osna and more. Tickets for the all ages festival are available now at Eventbrite. VIP tickets, backstage access and other limited special packages are also available. “We welcome everyone to experience this incredible lineup of music at beautiful Turtle Bay,” said Nathan Shekeryk, of The Cabana Group. “Celebrate the start of summer at the hottest show in town, on the scenic North Shore of Oahu.” The Cabana Music Festival is proudly presented by The Cabana Group, 93.9 The Beat, Turtle Bay, GME Hawaii, the Artist Movement and Young Legend Entertainment. See Eventbrite for tickets and more information. General Admission is $80. VIP tickets are $180 and include access to unique sponsor activations, preferred viewing of the concert, and exclusive amenities for food and beverage. All Access tickets are $1,000 and include VIP benefits, along with a Cabana Party Pass featuring limited backstage access, sponsor gift bag, and complimentary food and drinks during Happy Hour. Jhene Aiko - Sativa https://youtu.be/5x-d3pabd5o Tyga - Girls Have Fun https://youtu.be/Y-fqWMaXb8A Henry Kapono's Artist to Artist Presents: The Next Generation With The Songs Of C&K OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 - THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Featuring Henry Kapono, Kalani Pe'a, Josh Tatofi, Alx Kawakami, Blayne Asing, Paula Fuga, Starr Kalahiki, Tavana, Mike Love & Kimié Miner Just nominated for 4 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (Hawai’i’s Grammy’s), Henry Kapono features his new hit CD, “The Songs of C&K” celebrating the the timeless classics of legendary duo Cecilio & Kapono (C&K) with a special performance of their most iconic songs in collaboration with several of Hawaii’s rising local musicians. The star-studded tribute features timeless classics from Henry’s career—like “Highway in the Sun,” “You and Me” and “Home”—which have become anthems for the people of Hawaii. The Songs of C&K CD, produced by Henry in partnership with First Hawaiian Bank, is now available at all Hawaii music retail outlets and all digital formats with the net proceeds to benefit the Henry Kapono Foundation (HKF), which supports local organizations with a primary focus on local arts, culture and music. “Today a new generation of young talented artists are embarking on a musical journey, embracing the music of C&K and giving it new life. Working with these artists and watching all this come to fruition has made me realize how blessed I am. The passion, enthusiasm, love, energy and creativity that they have put into this was an experience that takes me back to when we first started. On behalf of the Henry Kapono Foundation and its future recipients, thank you!” Henry Kapono Cecilio & Kapono - GoodNight And GoodMorning (1975) https://youtu.be/S4SzJ-xfed8 C&K - “Sailin” https://youtu.be/sQa5A8wLRfY