the enterprise, Thank god.

Kaleidoscope!

The 3rd Annual GiRL FeST Hawaii

"The 3rd Annual GiRL FeST Hawaii"
CONTINUES!
September 8-17, 2006

OPENING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th and continuing till SEPTEMBER 17th
The GiRL FeST Film Festival
Women comprise of only 5% of film directors, a 6% decline since 2001 and never has a woman won an Academy Award for best director. Girl Fest Hawaii unites organizations and filmmakers from around the world to focus on, and to provide a platform for, films made by or for women.

This component of Girl Fest is committed to offering the best films made by women, operating by the credo that women's rights are human rights. Among the many great films this year are: "Beyond Beats and Rhymes," a documentary by Byron Hurt about misogyny in Hip-Hop culture; "Barang" an eye-opening account of a handful of college students in Cambodia; and "Awake Zion" which draws the link between Orthodox Judaism and Rastafarianism. Sept. 14th - 17th , Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theater FULL SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AT www.girlfesthawaii.org
Admission $6

Join us at the Film Festival Opening Reception Party at the Ong King Art Center with Slam Champ Bridget Gray, Alix Olson, and Selah Geissler. Music by A Bedford-Hills Joint and the Jerome James Collective. Sept 14th 8pm-1am. Ong King 184 N. King Street.
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"Bands Against Violence" The best Underground Honolulu bands unite in this concert against violence. Come show you support of our local musicians and scensters who are coming together to celebrate a good cause. The night kicks off with Reggae group Citizen Fury (formerly Lynette and Dem) and Psycho Billy Cadillac. Also performing is Honolulu newcomer Dolls Till Daylight, a band that is already getting people buzzing, and mega popular rockabilly band The Hell Caminos. There will be something for everyone proving tonight that music is truly the universal language. Peace starts here. 8pm, Sept. 15th Anna Bannana's

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"Anna's Unplugged" Folk rocker Pamela Means will leave you with something special the night before Girl Fest Hawaii ends along with Master Slam Poet Alix Olson. Also performing with the duo is Johnny Helm with songs from his newly released album and The Girlas representing the 808. 9pm, Sept. 16th Anna Bannana's
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"Closing Night Party" We are going out with a BANG not a whimper for our Closing Night Party! Spinning on the decks will be the pioneers of the Lady DJ movement in Honolulu, Sisters in Sound with DJs Toki and Chia. Sisters In Sound is a collective of female djs based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Also spinning is DJ Primmitiv from the Rebel Girl Underground and Special Guest DJ James Vincent of A Bedford-Hills Joint, Brooklyn. 8pm-2am, Sept 17th at Bar 35, Free before 10pm $5 after, 21+
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Pick up your PRINTED PROGRAM at the Doris Duke Theater, The ARTS at Marks Garage, The rRed Elephant, Sure Shot Cafe

Sponsored by: The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, The Hawaii State Department of Health- Maternal and Child Health Branch, The Hawaii Community Foundation, The Hawaii Tourism Authority, The Honolulu Star Bulletin, The Honolulu Weekly, The ARTS at Marks Garage, Lewis Communications, The Soroptimists International of the Americas, The UHM Women's Studies Program, The Center for Hawaiian Studies, KTUH College Radio, Lonely Planet and Zang Pictures.

“Unexamined privilege is a ticket
to moral and emotional starvation.”
- Abigail Disney

Funky4Corners Presents Jamboree

Thursday April 13th in Waipahu at the Filcom Center another funky4corners competition was held. The first thing I noticed was how young some of the crews there were. There is a brilliant next generation of dancers and breakers here in Hawaii’s scene that not too many people know about. One of the most talented and youngest performers was Louie who was only 11 years old and he gave a fierce competition in the power battle. Another favorite of the crowds and mine was the 808 crew. There were so many awesome solo performers and crews like the Lil Rockin Rascals, MiniMoxm, Red Eye Jedi., B Boy Ruckus, Solid and Even the Weirdo I could just keep going. Events like this leave you inspired and wanting more. Somewhere in the music, the friendly faces, and the energy you just get lost in the scene. We’re not here to just talk about the winners of the battle, it’s more about all of the people who participated and rocked it. Our hats are off to all of you who competed! Written by Sister Ms.E of the Seventh Mental Ward High Preistess of the Rock Heathens - Thank you Ms. E for all your hard work. We couldn't do it without you. Final Winners: B-Girl: Remedee Circus Tricks: Russle the Disturbed Foundation: Jon Square Power: Don Dance: Mark

Louie

Louie`s crew


Jon Square, Foundation Winner



Holy Fire




Don, Power Winner



Timmy B



JON,JON



B-Boy Ace



808 Crew

Funky4Corners presents RITG Routines.

The Battle
Funky4Corners presents RITG Routines. Walking into the Filcom Center was a lot like walking into a school cafeteria or auditorium. The lighting was bad and the layout worse. Honestly, the first half hour I was thinking this was going to be a flop. But as the room started filling up with hundreds of kids and random crews started stretching and getting hyped up I got a permanent ear to ear grin. The ages of the participants ranged from 7 to 30 years old. All of them pumped full of enthusiasm and creativity. Classic old school moves teamed up with individual ability and new moves and style. So with that all said we picked out the favorites of the night based on originality, creativity, compatibility, charisma and talent.

KUGA

Crew Name: KUGA
-Lila Metzger
-Sara Ahn
-Cheryl Guerpo

KUGA was the only female crew at the RITG event. I am not just hyping them up because they are women. These ladies have extraordinary talent and attitude. It's not a question of keeping up with the guys. These ladies have what it takes to crush with extreme ability the majority of male crews on the Islands and the mainland as well. We can't wait to see more from KUGA in the near future.

Red Eye Jedi

Crew Name: Red Eye Jedi
-Kazuya Saito
-James Yapching
-John Young
-Madison Kawakawi
-Jason Guerpo
-John Guerpo

Where do I start? They were the highlight of the night. Amazing to think they have only been working together for a year. The synchronicity they posess as a crew you would think they all shared the same womb. The routines were the best I've seen in years. Individual moves so crisp and straight and everything you could hope they would be.Red Eye Jedi is by far the best Oahu crew. They are constantly leaving you wanting more! Can I have some more please?

More Pictures from the battle!