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Brian May is 74 today. In this classic interview, the Queen guitarist talks tone, technique, his greatest moments and the Queen song he d struggle to play all the way through Brian May at Madison Square Garden, July 1982
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George Martin has said that you don’t have to teach children to love the Beatles. You merely have to expose them to the Beatles and they’ll take it from there, exploring the catalog, identifying with the songs, and developing a deep, lifelong love affair with the band. It has happened with every generation since the group’s inception and shows no signs of ever stopping.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 15–21, 2021
Make yarn blossoms at the return of a favorite family event (in person!), ride the Pharoah’s Fury, tune in for an ‘ukulele fest and take a last tour through sunflowers and try an unusual treat.
July 15, 2021
Yarn ‘ōhia will be added to HoMA’s art installation at the first in-person Family Sunday of 2021. Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
In-Person Family Sunday
We’ll be feeling warm and fuzzy at the first in-person Family Sunday in more than a year at Honolulu Museum of Art. As of Thursday morning, it appears the small hands-on workshop to make yarn ‘ōhia “blossoms” with The Fuzz Hawai‘i is full. (Sign up early for other workshops tied to the
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 14–20, 2021
Get your fill of amusing games and stomach-turning rides at the Aloha Freedom Festival and support local artists at the 51st Annual ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend.
July 14, 2021
Sunday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join renowned artists Roy Sakuma, Herb Ohta, Jake Shimabukuro and more through a virtual livestream from Ala Moana Hotel on the official festival YouTube channel. In addition to listening to more than 15 artists from Hawai‘i and abroad share their music and passion for ‘ukulele, enjoy a special performance by more than 100 keiki who have been practicing all year long from home. The festival is free but a $10 donation is suggested; proceeds will go to a college scholarship program. The festival’s virtual silent auction is taking place now and will continue through July 18 at 4 p.m. Shipping is free and proceeds from the auction will help ‘Ukulele Festival Hawai‘i continue to keep future fest