What did you miss the most?

[missydog1]

I want to see a film on a big screen in a spacious theater with the latest sound technology and seats that arenÔt broken down. Here I feel like IÔve been shuttled into a sort of dark closet.

Went to see Hobbit II (mistake), and the 3D was totally blurred out for 10 minutes when it started and no one did anything or said anything.

Grand Lake Theaters in Oakland, I miss you and your art deco ambience.

I also miss living somewhere that the best films of the year played first run whether or not they had car chases, superheroes, were kidsÔ movies, or were made for date night.

[Guest]

I loveeeee going to the movies, We have a place here called Ipic, which is phenomenal. Big leather chairs that recline !!

I will miss that, but guess I can wait for it to come to DVD and I can watch it on my home theater ;/

[ericlp]

HA! I won't even go to movies anymore. Everyone is too busy checking phones and blinding you with a flash light every 15 miniatures in a darkened room? No thanks!

There are a lot of inconsiderate young adults. The food and bathrooms are horrid.

So... We have a nice couch some infinity speakers and a 47" TV. Plus the fridge is like next door and fresh popped popcorn (in coconut oil) with garlic salt ... Can't be beat at any price.

Oh and if you really need to go ... you can pause it is a plus too!

Next on the list are two very comfortable recliners. Just need someone with a truck that wants to go to costco. Any takers? I'll follow you with my car.

[Carey]

Carol...I really thought Laura Love has played here... maybe on the other side...thought I had seen her

Neat thing is, she does to trans-Pacific tours & I have been involved with getting artists that are going through HNL to stopover in Hilo...It all depends on timing & venues, but this island has some really cool venues & music festivals... Many times we have been able to get free venues & the artists are willing to stay in guest houses, and have even had some really popular west coast artists willing to go with playing for calabash donations (heck they then do get to explore our island...which is a pretty cool place), and to work with music camp and school music programs... it takes a little planning & media write-ups & contacts, but this island is pretty great about showing appreciation for a good performance.

Aside from the prices on the other side, we have never paid anywhere near the ticket price for some of the very same performing artists that we saw in the Chitown area... and the local community theater groups have artists that are phenomenal...esp. from a very small county, the talent here is varied...

[Kiana]

When I first saw this topic, I thought I didn't miss anything except the good friends and family I left behind. But, with a bit of time to reflect I find that I do miss two things:

1) good wine at good prices (really good wine)

2) dog friendly beaches and parks


Not much, so worth the trade-off to live Hawaii!

[csgray]

If you ever saw Laura Love perform you would know it, how many people are there who successfully get the audience to yodel with her? I was spoiled living in Eugene, all kinds of free and cheap live music by all kinds of performers, I didn't realize how much I would miss that. Most of the live music I hear now is my students playing ukulele and singing, right now I am eavesdropping on an eight year old just shredding on the uke.

I am trying to get resigned to the fact that I am probably never going to see Jerry Joseph live again, but it isn't working.

Carol

[Carey]

Carol, Had to smile, as I have been to more performers that could get an audience to yodel, even had one stay at our house back when (we used to be on the board of a Labor Day weekend long Folk Festival with hundreds of performers)

Also, last night was the Brasil Guitar duo...right in Hilo... Classical guitar with a Brazilian overtones [&intricate interweavings]... most likely far from student music recitals!

[csgray]

This kid was amazing, could play better than most adults I've heard, and sing too. He was just hanging out right by my classroom door playing and singing while I graded tests. It was a real treat to hear.

I just miss that variety of music, where if a show hits town on a night I can't go it won't be the last chance to hear live music for months. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal when we planned to move here, but after a while I've realized how much I miss those options. I heard an interesting set of interviews on HPR the other day talking about how few venues there are now compared to the heyday of the 70s, John Osario was talking about how all the musicians he knows who make a living playing music just have to go to Japan or the Mainland, because of what he called the sundown effect: everything closes up at sundown except Waikiki clubs full of tourists. He said that when he was playing a lot there were clubs all over the islands where local musicians could play for local audiences, and those venues are just gone now. Too bad.

Carol

[ericlp]

I'm from Pdx/Eugene as well. Owned a few homes on D'st next to the park.. Ok, I miss a few other things, besides all the fun music. The bike paths were wonderful. Who needs a car? Biking to Mcminimums or to watch the ducks play was great. I guess I do miss going to see pink martini. Ah well... Riding the bike to oregon sunday markets was a pretty nice. Yes the Oregon parks that were mostly all dog friendly and had dog only parks with in them were great. Can't beat oregon beer or Oregon weed for that matter. Sorry. Hydro is the way to grow period. Tho, Hawaii does have some good coffee! And fresh fruits for Hawaii is a huge plus so... Take some... Leave Some.

[rainyjim]

I miss the art museums ... being able to walk through a building of art for hours and hours.