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‘John Berger: From Life’ by Tom Overton, Reviewed
This new readable biography does not shy from Berger’s contradictions abetted by his personal life John Berger is most widely known for his four-part 1972 BBC TV series Ways of Seeing, which examined the role of art in late-twentieth-century Western civilisation. He once identified himself as a Romantic Marxist, and his writing, in any genre, could be described as romantic: lengthy scenic descriptions, depicting subjects with awe.
Developer, philanthropist Duncan MacNaughton helped shape Hawaii landscape
Duncan MacNaughton was a real estate developer and philanthropist whose entrepreneurial approach helped shape Honolulu's residential, retail and commercial landscape for more than five decades. He died Sept. 12 at the age of 82. Born March 11, 1944, MacNaughton grew up in a family at the center of the islands' business community. His father served as president of C. Brewer & Co., and his uncle, Malcolm MacNaughton, was president of Castle & Cooke.
Developer, philathropist Duncan MacNaughton helped shape Hawaii landscape
Duncan MacNaughton was a real estate developer and philanthropist whose entrepreneurial approach helped shape Honolulu's residential, retail and commercial landscape for more than five decades. He died Sept. 12 at the age of 82. Born March 11, 1944, MacNaughton grew up in a family at the center of the islands' business community. His father served as president of C. Brewer &Co., and his uncle, Malcolm MacNaughton, was president of Castle &Cooke.
Hawaii’s first Hilton Club property debuts on Kaiulani Avenue
Eight years after Hilton Grand Vacations acquired the former King's Village property, the company has opened its long-delayed $490 million Ka Haku, a Hilton Club tower in Waikiki, adding 205 timeshare units and more than 100 jobs to Oahu's visitor The 32-story project welcomed its first guests Thursday after construction delays tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, changing building requirements and permitting challenges pushed completion well beyond its original early 2022 target.
3 men arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kalihi
3 men arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kalihi John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sun, August 9, 2026 at 11:48 PM EDT Three men were arrested after a 29-year-old woman reported she was sexually assaulted in the Kalihi area, Honolulu police said. The woman reported that she was subjected to "sexual penetration by strong compulsion" at about 10 p.m. Saturday, according to the Honolulu Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.
The Chorus in Our Heads, or Pier Paolo Pasolini
“The Chorus in Our Heads, or Pier Paolo Pasolini” was written by John Berger in 2006 in response to Pasolini’s 1963 film,La rabbia. It appears in Hold Everything Dear: Dispatches on Survival and Resistance, a collection of essays by Berger on the uses of art as an instrument of political resistance, and is reprinted here courtesy of Verso Books.
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retired after 25 years of managing the Hawai‘i Film Office and the state’s film program, leaving behind a legacy of building a strong film industry for Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green praised Dawson for her commitment to balancing the needs of demanding film productions with the needs of local communities, highlighting her industry savvy, love for community, and knowledge of Hawaiian culture.
Tachas 667 • Los Usos Políticos Del Fotomontaje • John Berger
John Heartfield, cuyo nombre real era Helmut Herzfelde, nació en Berlín en 1891. Su padre fue anarquista y poeta, un poeta fracasado. Amenazado con la cárcel por sacrilegio público, tuvo que huir de Alemania y se asentó en Austria. Murió, al igual que la madre, cuando Helmut tenía ocho años. Lo crió un campesino que era el alcalde del pueblo cerca del cual había vivido la familia Herzfelde, en una cabaña del bosque. Helmut solo recibió la educación básica.
Downtown Honolulu St. Patrick’s Day block party returns at a new location
For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, a St. Patrick’s Day street party will return to downtown Honolulu on Tuesday, marking the revival of a long-running local tradition that last took place in 2019. The St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, presented by Events International and the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District Association, will run from 4-10 p.m. on Fort Street Mall between King and Hotel streets.
Hawaii film productions to bring economic boost
Hawaii’s film industry is seeing a surge of activity, with three major productions now underway across the islands—a major boost for a sector that has struggled to stay competitive amid rising costs and stalled tax credit reforms. Netflix’s second season of “Untamed, ” Jason Momoa’s action ‑comedy “Protecting Jared, ” and the third film in the “Jumanji ” franchise have all begun, marking one of the busiest periods for local filming in recent years.
To Tell a Story
Published for the first time, John Berger and Susan Sontag's collaboration and correspondence across a quarter-century offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two intellectual giants of the twentieth century Uitgeverij Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V. Imprint Canongate Books Uitgegeven als Paperback Eerste editie 12-03-2026 Laatste editie 12-03-2026 ISBN 9781837262960 Aantal pagina's 160 Serie Canons Taal Engels
Veteran playwright brings new skills forward
Generate Key Takeaways Lee A. Tonouchi doesn’t look for jobs that involve doing adaptations of other writers’ work. The man known throughout Hawaii and beyond as “Da Pidgin Guerilla ” has enough ideas of his own to keep him busy—an impressive body of work that includes plays, books, and poetry proves the point. However, Tonouchi got busy when Kumu Kahua Artistic Director Harry Wong III approached him about adapting Alden M. Hayashi’s debut novel, “Two Nails, One Love, ” for the Kumu Kahua stage.
Hawaii-born musician sang islandwide and gave martial arts demonstrations
Generate Key Takeaways PHOTO COURTESY KAREN ROELLER Gaylord Rieta Sr. was more than a musician, opening a karate school where he produced and choreographed public martial arts demonstrations. Rieta died Nov. 14 in Honolulu. PHOTO COURTESY KAREN ROELLER Gaylord Rieta Sr. was more than a musician, opening a karate school where he produced and choreographed public martial arts demonstrations. Rieta died Nov. 14 in Honolulu.
‘Chief of War’ and Fiji tribute cap memorable year for entertainment
Generate Key Takeaways A groundbreaking historical drama set during the epic power struggle to unify the Hawaiian islands ; a record-breaking concert at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell ; a spotlight on island playwrights ; and the return of the Blaisdell Concert Hall as a major performance venue after a $10 million improvement project are among the most memorable entertainment events of 2025.
Duke’s restaurant slated for 2028 opening in West Oahu
Developers of Waianiani at The Cove have taken a major step toward defining the character of their planned West Oahu gathering place with the announcement that T S Restaurants will anchor the project with a new Duke’s restaurant slated to open in 2028. By adding Duke’s at The Cove, developer Cove Campbell Kobayashi LLC is advancing its pledge to shape Waianiani into an entertainment and cultural destination serving both local residents and visitors.
Holiday spirit inspires Kaneohe neighbors to create a festive wonderland
Generate Key Takeaways RELATED PHOTO GALLERY Danny Gomez has lost count of how many families have posed under the pergola that glows with holiday lights on his front lawn. But he remembers the stories : people who came with their parents now returning with children of their own, and at least two couples who chose the archway for marriage proposals. On a recent drizzly evening, visitors still stopped by to take photos beneath the lights, even without Santa present.
‘Auana’ celebrates its first anniversary in Waikiki
John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Tue, December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM UTC 3 min read Cirque du Soleil “‘Auana, ” the Waikiki production that blends circus artistry with Hawaiian storytelling, is celebrating its first anniversary this month with attendance numbers that continue to outperform expectations—even as Hawaii’s visitor industry braces for a mild recession in 2026.
Advocate was influential voice for Hawaii’s disabled
John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sun, December 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM UTC 4 min read Kirby Lambert Shaw, a pioneering advocate for disability rights in Hawaii who rebuilt his life after a paralyzing accident at age 17, died Nov. 22 in Honolulu. He was 66. Shaw became one of the state’s most influential voices for equal access. He was known for his steady leadership, deep policy knowledge and unwavering belief that disability should never define a person’s potential.
‘Nutcracker’ returns to Blaisdell Concert Hall
Generate Key Takeaways Christmas in Honolulu gets a boost starting tonight when Ballet Hawaii presents its big-scale production of “The Nutcracker ” in the Blaisdell Concert Hall. A cast of 170 performers will dance to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score with maestra Ann Krinitsky conducting the Hawai ‘i Symphony Orchestra.
Puppy’s shooting on Oahu inspires community action
A puppy left paralyzed after being shot with a pellet gun at a homeless camp in West Oahu in October is recovering with community support, even as police continue to search for the person responsible. Honolulu Police Department officials said the Oct. 29 incident in which an unidentified passerby shot at a litter of puppies, striking one in the spine, is being investigated as a first-degree animal cruelty case.
Puppy’s shooting inspires community action
A puppy left paralyzed after being shot with a pellet gun at a homeless camp in West Oahu in October is recovering with community support, even as police continue to search for the person responsible. Honolulu Police Department officials said the Oct. 29 incident in which an unidentified passerby shot at a litter of puppies, striking one in the spine, is being investigated as a first-degree animal cruelty case.
Otovo ASA: Disclosure of large shareholdings
Oslo, 5 December 2025 Reference is made to the stock exchange notice sent 6 November 2025 regarding the combination of Otovo ASA ("Otovo" or the "Company") and Onvis Inc ("Onvis"), and the stock notice sent earlier today, 5 December 2025, regarding the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting of Otovo. Following the combination of Otovo and Onvis (the "Transaction"), there have been changes to the list of large shareholdings.
Hawaii entertainment brightens Kapolei City Lights Saturday
Generate Key Takeaways Mayor Rick Blangiardi will preside when Kapolei City Lights—a Leeward Oahu holiday tradition since 2001—returns Saturday with the theme “A Season of Stars.” Opening night festivities will include a block party that starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m., “featuring more 60 local vendors, a festive holiday car showcase, live music, and plenty of local grinds, ” the city said in a press release.
Honolulu City Lights switch ‘on’ Saturday
Search query Honolulu City Lights switch ‘on’ Saturday John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Fri, November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM UTC Official lights will bring the holidays to life on Saturday when the switch to the 55-foot Christmas tree in front of Honolulu Hale is turned on during the electric light parade at the 41st Honolulu City Lights celebration.
‘Chicago’ comes to Honolulu as part of Broadway in Hawaii series
Hawaii has had a love affair with Broadway for decades, and an impressive list of Hawaii-born actors have performed there—Ed Kenney, Loretta Ables Sayre, Janel Parrish, Greg Zane, Christine Yasunaga and the late Jade Stice, to name six. For all the love there is for Broadway here, going cross-country to see what’s playing there these days is more challenging than ever in tough economic times.
It’s ‘pau hana’ for Paradise Cove Lu‘au
Paradise Cove Lu ‘au will take its final bow on New Year’s Eve, closing after decades and leaving 167 workers jobless as the site is cleared to make way for The Cove, a Hawaiian-themed entertainment, dining and shopping complex. The 10.85-acre property is slated for redevelopment by Cove Campbell Kobayashi LLC, which plans to remove most of the structures to make way for a scaled-down performing arts venue, restaurants, retail space and cultural programming.
Kauai actress represents Hawaii on TV series ‘St. Denis Medical’
Generate Key Takeaways Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi returns to the small screen Monday in the second season of NBC’s “St. Denis Medical, ” a mockumentary sitcom about the eclectic staff at an underfunded Oregon hospital. The show, co-created by Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, explores the dynamics of a high-stress workplace where personalities clash, friendships form and the absurdity of hospital life is laid bare.
City to celebrate Christmas at Blaisdell Concert Hall event
Generate Key Takeaways This year’s “Black Friday ” for shoppers will be Nov. 28, but it also will be a date to circle for fans of Hawaii’s musical traditions. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the City and County of Honolulu, and the Royal Hawaiian Band are partnering to present “Kali kimaka Ho ‘omau (“It’s Christmas Every Day ”), ” a free, no-tickets-required Christmas concert in the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
City to celebrate Christmas in concert hall
Generate Key Takeaways This year’s “Black Friday ” for shoppers will be Nov. 28, but it also will be a date to circle for fans of Hawaii’s musical traditions. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the City and County of Honolulu, and the Royal Hawaiian Band are partnering to present “Kali kimaka Ho ‘omau (“It’s Christmas Every Day ”), ” a free, no-tickets-required Christmas concert in the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
‘Dolls: A Toy Story’ comes from University of Hawaii playwright’s life
Generate Key Takeaways Aspiring novelists and playwrights are often advised to “write what you know.” UH-Manoa Master of Fine Arts candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado takes it to heart with “Dolls : A Toy Story, ” the musical she’s created as her thesis project for a double degree in playwriting and directing. The story takes place in an American toy store in the 1940s. Lena is Black and dreams of a career in fashion design. Timothy is white and plans to become an engineer.
‘Lei of Stars 2025’ honors local icons
Generate Key Takeaways Elmer Lim Jr., known professionally as Sonny, was on tour in Japan when he got the news : The Lim ‘Ohana—Sonny, his parents, and his sisters—are being inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Nov. 15 at the Halekulani Hotel. “We never thought about this when we started but music has been a blessing, evolving beyond everything else that we have accomplished, ” Lim said during a recent early morning phone conversation in Tokyo.
Say ‘Aloha to Aloha Stadium’ at concert by local headliners
Generate Key Takeaways Hawaii can bid a final aloha to Aloha Stadium on Oct. 25 with the “Aloha to Aloha Stadium ” concert featuring Henry Kapono, Brother Noland, Ekolu, the Makaha Sons, Ho ‘onu ‘a, Tavana, Kanaka Fyah, the Hawaiian Style Band, Anuhea, Manoa DNA, and Kimie Miner. Tickets range from $10 per person and $30 for a family of six up to $129. The event, produced by TMR Events, the Aloha Artist Foundation and the Henry Kapono Foundation, is going to be particularly bittersweet for Kapono.
Tourism industry deepening ties to film industry
Generate Key Takeaways Hawaii tourism officials are looking to harness the power of film to put a spotlight on Hawaii as a visitor destination, while creating a more authentic understanding of the islands and providing employment for local residents. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and the Hawai ‘i Tourism Authority are increasing support for the industry, which has been hard hit by the departure of major productions and the absence of new ones.
Short film emphasizes need for support and acceptance
John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Mon, September 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM UTC 4 min read Haylin Dennison had been a licensed clinical social worker involved with “at-risk ” adolescents for almost two decades when her work became personal : Her child came out, first as bisexual and then as transgender, choosing the name Mat, and using he /him pronouns. “When he first came out, he came out as bisexual, ” Dennison said.
John Berger on Professional Amateurs
From 1952: The critic ponders the plight of professional painters but who, for economic or personal reasons, have little actual time to work This spring exhibition, organised by the Hampstead Artists Council, is like last year’s and like dozens of others. There must be thousands of paintings painted every year like the majority of these. And for that very reason it is perhaps worth analysing the content of the show. Out of the eighty-three paintings.
‘Fiji Tribute’ concert draws Kapena, Josh Tatofi and more
Generate Key Takeaways JOHN BERGER / JBERGER @STARADVERTISER.COM Kapena De Lima, left, original member Teimomi “Timo ” Tatofi, second from left, Kelly “Kelly Boy ” De Lima, front center, original member Tivaini “Tiva ” Tatofi, front, third from left, and Lilo De Lima Tuala perform at the Fiji Triibute Concert Sept. 13 at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell.
Retired Hale Kipa CEO led lifetime of service Original
John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sun, September 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM UTC 4 min read Punky Pletan-Cross, who spent more than five dec ades in community social service leadership on the East Coast and in Hawaii, where he headed for nearly 24 years, died Aug. 5 in Honolulu. He was 77.
Hawaii auditions for ‘American Idol’ are Tuesday
Tuesday is “The Day, ” and now is the best time for Hawaii residents to sign up for open call virtual Zoom auditions for the next season of “American Idol.” Would-be contestants will audition face-to-face via Zoom for “Idol ” producers and receive real-time feedback on their performances. Auditions are open to people born on or between June 2, 1996, and Feb. 15, 2011. Auditions are scheduled for 7 a.m. to noon Hawaii time.
‘Sharing Aloha’ goes behind the scenes at PCC
Generate Key Takeaways The heated debate over tourism in Hawaii has hit the big screen with the limited release of a new feature-length documentary called “Sharing Aloha, ” a coming-of-age story of Pacific islander college students who are earning four-year degrees at Brigham Young University-Hawaii while working at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
UH leader broadened access to higher education
Generate Key Takeaways John Morton, an innovative and strategic leader who transformed the University of Hawaii’s community college system and made higher education accessible across the islands, died Aug. 15 in Honolulu. He was 78. Morton was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Dyersville, Iowa, and grew up in Minooka, Ill., a town so small, he would joke years later, that the population was smaller than the number of students at Farrington High School.
‘Juke Box’ weighs legacies of sexual traumas
Generate Key Takeaways Filmmaker Sherrie Richman, who co-wrote “Juke Box Hero ” with Chris Kawika Brown, said she hopes the recently released independent film will spark conversations in Hawaii about the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse—a trauma she herself experienced from a young age. Richman was joined for the film’s world premiere Aug.
Grand master promoted peace through a bowl of tea
Masaoki Sen, a 15th-generation grand master of the ancient Urasenke School of Tea and spiritual architect of Hawaii’s tea culture, died Aug. 14 in Kyoto, Japan. He was 102. Sen had been hospitalized since injuring his hip in a fall three months ago and died after developing breathing problems, Urasenke officials said.
Slack key festival coming to aquarium
Several generations of slack key guitarists—from slack key masters George Kuo and Mike Kaawa to young Kahiau Lam Ho, who made his debut as a recording artist just last year—will share the stage Sunday when Milton Lau, the Ki-ho ‘alu Foundation and the Waikiki Aquarium present the 43rd annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style ” at the Waikiki Aquarium. The music starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 9.
‘Popoloheno’ celebrates Black history in Hawaii
Generate Key Takeaways When Mahealani Uchiyama takes the stage Saturday for the Hawaii premiere of “Popoloheno : Songs of Resilience & Joy ” at Leeward Community College, she will be celebrating the contributions that people she describes as “African descended ” have been making in Hawaii for almost two centuries. The program features mele inoa (name songs ) honoring their accomplishments, and performances by Kalani Pe ‘a, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Patrick Landeza, Ikaika Blackburn and Azure McCall.
Hiroshima survivor to reflect on atomic bombings in ceremony
Twelve-year old Sadae Kasaoka (birth name Hiraoka ), a first-year student at a girls’ high school, was at home with her grandmother on Aug. 6, 1945, enjoying a beautiful morning and doing housework because she had not been mobilized for war work. Decades later, Kasaoka recalls that she saw a brilliant flash of light about 8 :15 a.m. that was “a beautiful color like the sunrise mingled with orange, ” and then hearing a tremendous bomb.
Celebrity friends help Hawaii Theatre after insurance premiums rise 4,500%
Generate Key Takeaways Rising insurance premiums have left the Hawaii Theatre in a tough spot on top of rising maintenance costs, smaller audiences since the pandemic, and diminishing grants for the arts.
Hawaii businessman Stuart Ho leaves large legacy
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2011 Stuart Ho, a former state legislator, businessman and former head of Long-Term Care Commission and AARP, died July 26 at Kahala Nui. He was 89. STAR-ADVERTISER / 2011 Stuart Ho, a former state legislator, businessman and former head of Long-Term Care Commission and AARP, died July 26 at Kahala Nui. He was 89. Stuart Ho, who for decades was an influential figure in the Hawaii business community, in public serv ice and in politics, died July 26 at Kahala Nui in east Hono lulu.
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Odlomak iz prve priče iz knjige „Here Is Where We Meet / Ovde se srećemo“, Bloomsbury, London, 2005. U središtu jednog lisabonskog trga stoji drvo nazvano luzitanski (što znači portugalski) čempres. Umesto da streme prema nebu, njegove grane su navedene da rastu horizontalno, tako da obrazuju džinovski, nepropustiv, vrlo nizak kišobran prečnika dvadeset metara. Ispod njega lako može da se skloni sto ljudi. Grane se oslanjaju na metalne šipke, raspoređene u krugovima oko debelog, izuvijanog stabla.
Jason Momoa honors Hawaiian history with ‘Chief of War’
Generate Key Takeaways Jason Momoa’s passion project “Chief of War ” begins streaming Friday, and he hopes its success will lead to Apple TV + extending the miniseries for additional seasons and increase government support for film and television production in Hawaii. The nine-part epic miniseries, set during Hawaii’s wars of unification in the last decades of the 18th century, makes its global debut on Momoa’s birthday on Friday.
Reverse Potts shunt as rescue from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
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