Jake Shimabukuro was just 4 years old when the Hawaii native’s mother placed a ukulele in his hands and sparked a now 36-year career that is sustained by human connections with family, fans and other musicians. On Sunday, Feb. 19, Peninsula residents will have the opportunity to connect with Shimabukuro’s music, which spans a range of musical styles.
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Hawaii: Obama’s birthplace and refuge
Hawaii was never Barack Obama’s political stomping grounds – that was Chicago. But his childhood in the Aloha State helped fashion his worldview, and instilled in him the need to sometimes look at unfolding events, and himself, with a bit of distance.