'Next Door' in chinatown

[shaveice]

did you hear about this? this sleep deprived dad only read about it tonight! cool idea and hope it floats!

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Jun/24/en/en01a.html

http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2005/05/30/focus1.html

http://starbulletin.com/2005/06/21/features/story2.html

defiinitely something i'd like to support....

[shaveice]

forgot to mention that i thought i had blown my chances to watch anything but if you scroll down to the bottom of the advertiser article, you'll see that they've got a bunch of stuff going on this week! yahoooooooo!

[scrivener]

Some friends of mine poked their heads into the Next Door space last Wednesday night and said it still looked ridiculously far from being ready to host the Cinema Paradise festival only two nights later. Has anyone checked it out since then? I'm curious.

[1stwahine]

I hope the new businesses opening up in Chinatown will all make it. My personal experience having being born and raised in the area...Nada's! :p The new furniture store that recently opened up with "different artworks" is not new. On Nuuanu there is "different and creative artwork" too. They say they spent in excess of $150.000

"Next Door" estimates they spent $ 300.000. Indigo's, I don't know how much. The Mexican Resturant seems to be doing well (different and better landlord, Alan) but people are grumbling that the food prices are a bit high. All and good and I wish them all well. If they got money to burn, time on their hand and can put up with "Christy" whose mother owns the building. Then fine and dandy. Their rent must be ridiculous. Tenant after tenant have gone bankrupt renting from her. Not only paying their own insurance but everything else for a bussiness in Hawaii. The now defunct Kaspy's which was Mr. C's was rented out for $ 5,000+, insurance, utilitities, $4,000, etc. etc. Both bussiness closed within six months. Great ideas, great beginnings, people just stopped coming.

Why? Chinatown is the mecca of Drug Activities. It is so apparent during either day or night. Mel's Video is across the street where druggies go to smoke their dope and come out holding the walls or staring into space. Parking is rough. The back streets are more infected with Drug Dealers and Drug Users. One of the owners of the furniture store said on the news the other night that they didn't want to take away the feel of the area...duh? He must know something I don't or he is a bit away from reality than me.

Like I stated earlier somewhere at hawaiithreads.com, Chinatown is Chinatown. To much promises to clean it up and never happened. If these businesses will generate law enforcement to finally clean up the area...go for it. The amount of money they spent warrants some kind of interest from HPD, FBI, and DEA. Oh, just another tid bit of information...The building that Next Door will be was once confiscated by the FBI and Christy almost lost it. Personally, I think she should have. She's a crook! :eek:

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[1stwahine]

If any of you want to check out the new businesses and also the other arts and cultural events in Chinatown, this Friday supposed to be First Friday where doors are opened late so others not of the area can visit and see what's happening. Some of the Art places showcase music entertainment and light pupus. This would be a great time to visit Next Door and the Furniture/Art Store that recently opened up. Yeah right!

Anyways, if anybody is interested for a night tour of Chinatown...to see it from another perspective let me know by PM. I guarantee a tour you would remember and never forget. Fee: No charge. Community Service :eek:

Auntie Pupule

PS. I have to check if this Friday is actually the First Friday Celebrations...sometimes they hold it on the second Friday. :cool:

[jdub]

Some friends of mine poked their heads into the Next Door space last Wednesday night and said it still looked ridiculously far from being ready to host the Cinema Paradise festival only two nights later. Has anyone checked it out since then? I'm curious.

i worked on HUFF with sergio and chris, back in the day, and have limited involvement with CP...if the past is any indication, the two with pull off the event despite flirting with deadline disaster...these kinds of indie events are logistical behemoths...i'm sure it was exciting, but they'll pull it off well...

[AbsolutChaos]

Auntie Pupule

PS. I have to check if this Friday is actually the First Friday Celebrations...sometimes they hold it on the second Friday. :cool:


First Friday IS this Friday (July 1). I'm going to the free Honolulu Centennial Celebration instead this time...I'd like to meet up with ya in Chinatown for the First Friday in August if I can though! :)

Ha 'aheo No'o Honolulu
--Friday, July 1
--FREE
--6pm to 10pm (gates open at 5pm)
--COOLERS AND LAWN CHAIRS NOT ALLOWED
--"Under the stars at the Waikiki Shell, a FREE signature extravaganza
concert to kick off the Honolulu City celebration of 100 years. Join
us as we celebrate with song and dance from various ethnic cultures
with an emphasis on the host Hawaiian culture...100 conch shell
blowers, 100 hula dancers, 100 choral singers, and a huge grand finale
with Na Palapalai, The Makaha Sons, Aunty Genoa Keawe, and Mayor Mufi
Hannemann."
--TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND are required for entry. There's a coupon in
the MIDWEEK and ADVERTISER. This coupon entitles you
to TWO free tickets. You must present this coupon to a Times
Supermarket Ticketmaster in order to get your tickets (walk in service
only).

[1stwahine]

Good morning AbsolutChaos! That's a great line up of entertainment. Have fun. Me, I'm going to Chinatown. I need to update information for my blog about the other community that exists. Also, I'm in the process of asking many of the homeless women in Chinatown on their stories and how they got to be in the situation their in...again for my blog. That won't take one night. It's an ongoing thing like the other community.

So, I'll be lurking in Chinatown. Visiting, walking around, drinking and causing havoc like I always do. Reputation as Aunty Lynn of Chinatown! nah, I've changed...not that mean and Bitchy! Not!

As for August's First Friday: It's a go! ;)

Auntiy Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[1stwahine]

Chinatown’s First Friday was a success for everyone last night. Every business was busy! I got off at my regular bus stop on Smith and Hotel. There was a line to go upstairs at 39 Hotel (name of business). The bouncer, Sol stands wearing a black t-shirt watching for any trouble that is brewing…yet, the bar is upstairs. Sol used to be the bouncer for Kaspys which is now Bar 35. I ask him which one was better? He told me Kaspy’s didn’t pay him his last two checks. This one he gets paid regularly.

more? http://www.hawaiistories.com/lynn

[1stwahine]

It's that time again.First Friday in Chinatown, this Friday, August 5th. Lot's of Art Works. Visit my friend, Roy Venters at his gallery on Nuuanu Ave.

Night Tour of the other side of Chinatown still available. Free

Auntie Lynn ;)

[kimo55]

http://tinyurl.com/e299w


Nice fella. famous round downtown. good artiste....
cute gallery space.

[1stwahine]

http://tinyurl.com/e299w


Nice fella. famous round downtown. good artiste....
cute gallery space.

Roy has a new gallery since last year! It's quite BIGGER and CUTER! :p

[kimo55]

Roy has a new gallery since last year! It's quite BIGGER and CUTER! :p



Oh much biggah an cuter den da won i wuz in foah dayz ago!?

[1stwahine]

Oh much biggah an cuter den da won i wuz in foah dayz ago!?

Kimo, the one on the left is his old place and where he does his work. Two doors up is his gallery. He also lives downstairs of his gallery. Four days ago? So, are you going to First Friday? It should be a lot of FUN!!!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Just want the curious to know that The Next Door had something different this past weekend. Don't know if they still showing movies during the day. At night, there's a lot of people venturing into the place to dance to the sounds of DJ!!!! Out of the three new bar's...35 N. Hotel seems to be the more elite crowd, my personal opionion. LOL

Ok, want to know more what happened last night?
check my blog at http://wwwhawaiistories.com/lynn ;)

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

You...have a blog!? He also lives downstairs of his gallery. aww man! I'm sure he woulda been happy to live his whole sweet life without seein' this being publicised.

[1stwahine]

Kimo for your information, the in thing is LOFTS in Chinatown. In Roy's case it's downstairs and rather spiffy!

Eh, no ack! :p

[kimo55]

...but, I like.... ack.

[1stwahine]

LOL!!!!! Why so funny...tonight, eh? ;)

[kimo55]

I wuz born lookin like this. What's yer excuse?!

[1stwahine]

the nurse dropped me! :p :D :rolleyes:

[kimo55]

the doc and the nurse played soccer with me.

THAT is why I need da beer when I go watch football.

[1stwahine]

the doc and the nurse played soccer with me.

THAT is why I need da beer when I go watch football.

ROFLMAO!!! Wrong thread. Dis one on Next door...

I'm glad you're in a good mood, Kimo. So am I.

Lynn :)

[lurkah]

LOL!!!!! Why so funny...tonight, eh? ;)
Because I told him this (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?p=34306#post34306) earlier. :p

[kimo55]

yep.
"lurkah" is da wind beneath my wings.

[lurkah]

yep.
"lurkah" is da wind beneath my wings.
Dass right, brah, if you can count breaking wind, which I'm sure Miulang will be very happy to confirm. :rolleyes:

[kimo55]

dayum. was hoping it wouldn't degenerate to where I usually take da conversation....

[lurkah]

dayum. was hoping it wouldn't degenerate to where I usually take da conversation....
Why do you consider breaking wind as a degeneration? It's a natural born universal ting that peoples of da world all have in common dat is da source of huge amounts of laughter (why is that?) no matter which foreign oral language you may speak. I can break wind in China, and people will laugh. I can break wind in da Pygmy nations and da Pygmies will laugh, although they might go into shock at first, but then they will pick themselves off da ground and they will laugh!

[kimo55]

>Why do you consider breaking wind as a degeneration?


gawd. haveta splain erryting to da keeds...
"breaking wind" in and of itself is not a degeneration.
the conversation, itSELF degenerates... when scatology rears its ugly uh... head.
In conversation, it is commonly known as degenerating.
in pygmy culcha and otherwise.


>...dat is da source of huge amounts of laughter (why is that?)

well, some are easily entertained... by the infantile.

> I can break wind in China, and people will laugh.

Not so. But, you may be considered rude. and kids may laugh. and you may feel fulfilled. and some adults may think to themselves that some hopefully may aspire to a "higher" level of amusement...

>I can break wind in da Pygmy nations and da Pygmies will laugh, go into shock then they will pick themselves off da ground and they will laugh!


then they will eat you. after you release da methane.

[lurkah]

Mahalo "kimo", for becoming da wind beneath my wings.

[1stwahine]

Aloha Everyone! Tomarrow is September's First Friday's Festivities! From my walks in the mornings, it's geared up to be an interesting and fun filled one. Don't forget to also check out the recently opened Bars and Eateries. Hope to see you there...I'll be wearing my Papale and and doing my Auntie Lynn thing in Chinatown! ;)

Visit my blog!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

It's that time again for First Friday in Chinatown! This time AuntieLynn got and know how to use camera. So Komo mai, no be shy...come to Chinatown and visit the beautiful Arts, Crafts and Weird people who frequent the area...nah, joke on the last one. Not.

I'll be walking around as usual and dropping in my favorite spots. Anyone wanting a personal tour of the Silent Community or our Men in Blue at the Chinatown Sub-Station...let me know. I'm Auntie Lynn of Chinatown at your service!!!!! ;)

[AbsolutChaos]

Website for Next Door:

www.whoisnextdoor.com

Also, if you plan to check out Gallery Hop in Oct, don't forget to pay a visit to one of the newer places:

Chinatown Courtyard One Night Stand (Five Windward artists will contribute to the October One Night Stand at the Mendonca Bldg Courtyard, 1126 Smith Street)

The Chinatown Couryard is looking for ideas on how best to use the space and wants to hear from YOU. Please stop by and let them know what you think.

[1stwahine]

It's that time again for First Friday in Chinatown! This time AuntieLynn got and know how to use camera. So Komo mai, no be shy...come to Chinatown and visit the beautiful Arts, Crafts and Weird people who frequent the area...nah, joke on the last one. Not.

I'll be walking around as usual and dropping in my favorite spots. Anyone wanting a personal tour of the Silent Community or our Men in Blue at the Chinatown Sub-Station...let me know. I'm Auntie Lynn of Chinatown at your service!!!!! ;)

Just a reminder! Ooooops! Silly me, I thought First Friday was tonight. It's next week Friday. That's next Friday, October 7th. :o

Auntie Lynn

[lurkah]

Just a reminder! Ooooops! Silly me, I thought First Friday was tonight. It's next week Friday. That's next Friday, October 7th. :o
I'm predicting no rain for next Friday. ;)

[1stwahine]

First Friday is tomarrow night! ;)

Have Fun!

Have a Designated Driver...Don't Drink and Drive!

If you see me, no be shy...say HI! :D

Aunty Lynn of Chinatown

[kimo55]

Have Fun, Don't Drink and Drive

eh aunty. make up yer mind!

[lurkah]

Eh Aunty, would you happen to know who Betty Hernandez is? She used to own Swing Video on da corner of Hotel and Smith Sts.

Looks like she'll be doing Federal time (http://starbulletin.com/2005/10/07/news/story10.html), including forfeiting over $1 million in cash and assets.

[1stwahine]

Eh Aunty, would you happen to know who Betty Hernandez is? She used to own Swing Video on da corner of Hotel and Smith Sts.

Looks like she'll be doing Federal time (http://starbulletin.com/2005/10/07/news/story10.html), including forfeiting over $1 million in cash and assets.

Actually, the corner is Amy's Place. Swing Video was two doors down where the famous Swing Club was. She was evicted and then set up shop on Kapiolani Blvd. where they continued their activities. She kept the "Swing" name despite the owner's approval of the original Swing Club.

Crime does not pay!

Auntie Lynn of Chinatown

[kimo55]

Crime does not pay!


It certainly sounds like it don't;
"$2 for users to enter" ?!
sheesh. she needed a consultant.

[1stwahine]

First Night (October 2005) was once again a success! So many establishments. All interesting. Offering quality merchandise and services. Lot's of wine, cheese and pupus for visitors who ventured into some places!

I've taken "some" pictures of Chinatown last night. Come take a look through the eyes of Auntie Pupule! :D Visit my Blog. ;) :p

Auntie Lynn

[MadAzza]

Thanks for letting me know about it, Auntie. I wish I could have gone! I had to work. I didn't get off until ... I don't remember, but I didn't get home until after 2 a.m. I always have to work Fridays, but I hope to get off earlier sometime so I can check out First Friday. It sounds like a lot of fun.

[kimo55]

I've taken "some" pictures of Chinatown last night. Come take a look through the eyes of Auntie Pupule! :D Visit my Blog. ;) :p

Auntie Lynn
Fun cute pics of yer fri nite jaunt, aunty!

but wait... wot daaa...
only one person at a time in da wahine lua?! wot kine dat?
dass no fun.

haveta say, mama looks alot younger than ya make her out to be!

that BEBE pic remind me of da old days, da Glades, eh?!

[1stwahine]

Fun cute pics of yer fri nite jaunt, aunty!

but wait... wot daaa...
only one person at a time in da wahine lua?! wot kine dat?
dass no fun.

haveta say, mama looks alot younger than ya make her out to be!

that BEBE pic remind me of da old days, da Glades, eh?!

Kimo, you were there? You had to be there to know about the bathroom incident! :eek: How come you neva say Hi?

Eh, I neva say my MAMA ugly! I said she 81 years old. :p

BEBE,Nikki,Laso, and Fo'lea too! Brings back memories of Glades. This month is the Coronation of The Imperial Court of Hawaii. Should be quite interesting.

MadAzza: Let me know when your schedule gets better!


Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

Kimo, you were there? You had to be there to know about the bathroom incident! How come you neva say Hi?


"It's in yo peechah, It's in yo peechah,
I see a million details in yo peechaz
I want a doctor to take a picture
So I can look at da chronix from inside as well
My Glades wig steh turning up and turning down
and turning in and turning 'round

I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so..."

Eh, I neva say my MAMA ugly! I said she 81 years old.


whoa! That word not needed here. I thot mama steh older, but she look young as me! dass why !
BEBE,Nikki,Laso, and Fo'lea too! Brings back memories of Glades. This month is the Coronation of The Imperial Court of Hawaii. Should be quite interesting.



hhhhooooda... I am there, girl fuh reyund!



****

"don't tink I turning mahu-ese,
dass wrong; don't think i mahu-ese,
no, please don' think so!"

[1stwahine]

It's that time of the month again Ladies and Gents! First Friday in Chinatown! November 4, 2006! It's filled with Arts, Crafts, Night Spots too. There's also places where you can get your hair done, clothes to buy, pupus and wine to drink while you shop or look at merchadise.

Komo mai, no be shy. Say hello if you see me...I'll take your pic too! ;) :D

Auntie Lynn of Chinatown

[i-hungry]

I been to "Next Door" at the last film festival. Its not bad. They have regular chairs so its ok as far as seating. The screen was at a higher angle so it may not be to everyone's liking.

The bathroom is not sectioned off completely so you can hear the toilets flush. I could smell someone smoking during the screening and later I noticed a person smoking in the bathroom.

These aren't really complaints but just stuff I notice. Some folks will not like it though.

[1stwahine]

I been to "Next Door" at the last film festival. Its not bad. They have regular chairs so its ok as far as seating. The screen was at a higher angle so it may not be to everyone's liking.

The bathroom is not sectioned off completely so you can hear the toilets flush. I could smell someone smoking during the screening and later I noticed a person smoking in the bathroom.

These aren't really complaints but just stuff I notice. Some folks will not like it though.

For the past several First Nights and weekend nights, Next Door is turned into a Night Club with DJ. It's always busy with a great crowd!

Once again...just a reminder, First Friday is tonight! :D

Auntie Lynn of Chinatown! ;)

[1stwahine]

Aloha Everyone! It's Valentine's Month and First Friday in Chinatown tonight! Should be quite interesting with lots of merchandise to get your special someone a gift for Valentines Day!

The nightclubs are becoming more packed. I ventured in Bar35 and Next Door on Chinese News Years. Bar35 goes all the way in the back with a beautiful Patio Bar. The decor and seating is relaxing. The Doormen at Bar35 is handsome! :p

Next Door is watched by Big Bouncers so theres no problem with security.heheheh The place is quite the opposite of Bar35 with a style all it's own. Laid back and rocking just the same.

Upstairs -- uh, I dunno. Kinda like a Punk Rock Place. By the time I walked up...I was to tired to look around.

Anyways, I'm going tonight to get a more detailed review of the places. If I can get away from "my" stomping grounds. And if I can remain sober. :eek:

Have a great Aloha Friday and a Safe weekend,

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

...oooh my head is hurting! :eek: I had FUN! :p First Friday was a Blast once again. More people than ever before. The streets were overflowing. The nightclubs and bars were packed.heheheh I went to all. Met some really nice folks from here and visitors from all over!

Pictures are on my Blog. :D
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I haven't gone to a First Friday in Chinatown since the Sgt. Major incident. :o heheheh Well, tonight I shall go and take a cruise to see what's happening.

Yep, tonight is First Friday in Chinatown! Lots of action, foods, arts, crafts and interesting people!

Watch out...Lady pUpule is on da LOOSE! :eek:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/w-17.gif

Auntie Lynn ;)

[tutusue]

Hey Auntie...the April issue of Sunset magazine, devotes 3/4 of a page to this event...page 28. It calls Chinatown "Honolulu's art capital". The article is written by the Advertiser's Derek Paiva and can be read online HERE (http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1170708,00.html) but it doesn't show the map that appears in the hard copy version.

[1stwahine]

Hey Auntie...the April issue of Sunset magazine, devotes 3/4 of a page to this event...page 28. It calls Chinatown "Honolulu's art capital". The article is written by the Advertiser's Derek Paiva and can be read online HERE (http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1170708,00.html) but it doesn't show the map that appears in the hard copy version.

Nice article. My blog gives a more detailed look of the happenings from mine eyes and ears. :eek: I've been going for a long time. I changed my mind to go to last night's event. :(

Maybe next month. I need to get one of the whatchamacallits that PZ has to Video the action! I can also Video the behind the scenes where nobody can go except a chosen few. :eek:

Auntie Lynn of Chinatown

[Menehune Man]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/w-17.gif

Auntie Lynn ;)

Great meeting you today , but please don't poke me wit da spear li'dat.
Chinatown IS our avant garde and modern art mecca!

[1stwahine]

Great meeting you today , but please don't poke me wit da spear li'dat.
Chinatown IS our avant garde and modern art mecca!

You're JOKING right? About Chinatown being "our avant garde and modern art mecca?"

ROFLMAO

...das what dey want everybody to believe. Until they clean up the area and get things done, Chinatown will ways be Chinatown! First Night will always be a one night affair every month.

Sad but TRUE.

It was great meeting you and your Mrs. too.

As for my spear. I'm Aunty Lynn of Chinatown ~ it comes with my costume. I use it when I have to to fight Crime and Illegal Activities in my Beloved Chinatown! Whack Whacks! :eek:

[Menehune Man]

I think it's not "Let out of the bag" enough, but Chinatown IS where the artists of today are making a mark. And by mark I don't mean 'tag'. I know of the other problems with that area, but in most cities, it's the other non-mainstream areas that the artists get to shine, as it seams to be there. True?

[1stwahine]

(cough,cough) On any given day or night, a few stragglers go into the art/craft shops. My friend, "Roy" who had a shop there for many years has now gone out of bussiness and has not been seen for the past two months. I dunno wat happen. I thought he was making BIG bucks! Apparently not.

Once again, I say it's a once or twice a month affair.

Hopefully, things will get better. Hopefully, the economy will improve. Hopefully, people will appreciate and value ART.

Hopefully.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Tonight is First Friday in Chinatown/Downtown!

In the StarBulletin: http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/07/features/story08.html

Next Door is a place to go to if you want good fun and action! ;)

The arts and crafts are always fun to check out. The foods - so many to choose from. Entertainment ~ many!!!!

No worries about safety. HPD will be in full force. :D

It's always a night of good cheer and arts in Chinatown/Downtown!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Once again First Friday was a success! The shooting that occurred this past week didn't stop the people from coming to venture into Chinatown/Downtown! :D

The streets were bustling with eager and happy people. All going in and out of the various arts, craft, nightclubs, bars and eatries. The lines to go into Bar35 and Next Door - something to behold. HPD Officers had to remind those on the sidewalks waiting to get in to make room for those passing by. :eek:

On Nuuanu and Pauahi, lines just the same for the various Arts Galleries and Marks Garage. Yep! First Friday is a success!

As for me...I went all ova. Visiting friends and talking story. My last stop was Next Door. Chris the owner and girlfriend Lacy bought me a drink. :) The place was packed once again. Everyone dancing and being friendly. It was hard to walk through the crowd to get back outside.

I left First Friday early. I getting old. The younger crowd has more energy than me thats for sure.

Until next month. This is Auntie Lynn of Chinatown reporting. :p

[1stwahine]

Just a reminder. August First Friday is tonight!

Have FuN!

Happy 27th Birthday Lei Liko!!! http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/baloonsheart.gif

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

HPD Officers had to remind those on the sidewalks waiting to get in to make room for those passing by.
wish they would pay almost as much attention to the crowds fully blocking the sidewalks on Kalakaua watching the street 'performers". Of Course, it's the sacred cow that can't be touched; "touriststssss"

[Lei Liko]

Just a reminder. August First Friday is tonight!

Have FuN!

Happy 27th Birthday Lei Liko!!! http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/baloonsheart.gif

Auntie Lynn

Mahalo, Auntie! The day's been awesome so far. Pretty soon I'm out to lunch with my mommy and then an afternoon of shopping!

I got a message on MySpace about Next Door's 1st Anniversary party happening tonight. Looks like we'll be there too!

[1stwahine]

Mahalo, Auntie! The day's been awesome so far. Pretty soon I'm out to lunch with my mommy and then an afternoon of shopping!

I got a message on MySpace about Next Door's 1st Anniversary party happening tonight. Looks like we'll be there too!

You'll have FuN at Next Door!!! Say Hello to Chris da owner and Lacy foa me. :D

Enjoy your 27th BD Dear!!! ;)

Auntie Lynn