From the Pacific Business News
JN Group Inc.’s auto galleria planned for the Symphony Honolulu high-rise condominium project
across from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center will be adding several automotive and motorcycle
brands, including the Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships.
JN Group Inc., which is calling the 80,000-square-foot retail auto space “Velocity,” said late Monday
that during the last several months, it acquired seven motorcycle brands to add to its portfolio,
which now stands at 15, including BMW Motorrad.
The Symphony Honolulu project, which is being developed by California-based OliverMcMillan
and consists of 388 units, is currently under construction at the corner of Ward Avenue and
Kapiolani Boulevard and is scheduled to be completed in early 2016. Velocity will be located on the
street level of the condo project.
“JN and OliverMcMillan have found a rare opportunity for Symphony Honolulu residents to benefit
from the evolution of mixed-use condominium living,” Brad Nicolai, president of JN Group, said in a
statement. “Velocity’s collection of world-renowned automotive brands becomes an extension of
the resident’s garage.”
PBN first reported that the JN Automotive Group was buying the Hawaii Land Rover and Jaguar
dealerships.
From the Pacific Business News
OliverMcMillan Pacific Rim LLC has put 10 penthouses at its 388-unit 45-story Symphony Honoulu condo project on the market with prices that start at $1.56 million.
The company said Wednesday that the largest the penthouses at 888 Kapiolani Boulevard is 2,053 square feet.
All of the penthouses have floor-to-ceiling windows, and some have 10-foot ceilings. They also have white oak flooring, kitchens with Thermador applicances, stone and marble bathrooms and ocean views, the company said.
OliverMcMillian broke ground last year on the project, which should be ready by 2016. It is 75 percent sold, the company said.
OliverMcMillan, in partnership with JN Automotive Group, will offer residents a car service called Velocity Premier Auto Concierge, which will allow them to use cars such as Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini.
Bill Cresenzo covers residential real estate and transportation issues for Pacific Business News.
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There’s never a dull moment when you live at Symphony Honolulu. Experience some of Honolulu’s most exciting cultural attractions, right outside your door step. See what your new neighborhood has to offer in the next few weeks…
THEATER
Disney’s The Lion King
Blaisdell Concert Hall
777 Ward Avenue
Tuesday, January 14 – Sunday, March 9
Experience one of the most exciting and awe-inspiring Broadway musicals, The Lion King, at Blaisdell Concert Hall from January 14 through March 9. Produced by Disney’s Theatrical Production, The Lion King musical is based on the Disney animated film with music by Elton John and lyrics from Tim Rice. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.
ART
ARTafterDARK: Qian Li Ma
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S. Beretania Street
Friday, January 31 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebrate the start of the Chinese Year of the Horse at ARTafterDARK: Qian Li Ma this January! Enjoy delicious food, amazing art, and traditional lion dances performed by Au’s Shaolin Arts. View unique clay artwork by Rochelle Lum, and munch on festive new year bites by The Grove. Don’t miss the fun! For parking directions or additional information, click here.
FILM
Doris Duke Theatre at Honolulu Museum of Art
Late January/Early February Film Calendar
900 S. Beretania Street
Late January and early February bring an additional collection of recognizable films from a variety of genres at Honolulu’s only art house theatre:
Visit the Doris Duke Theatre webpage for showtimes and ticket information.
FARE
Honolulu Farmers’ Market
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Lawn
Every Wednesday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
The Blaisdell Farmers’ Market is still open every Wednesday, but has temporarily moved to the corner of Kapiolani Boulevard and Ward Avenue in the Arena side parking lot from January 8 through April 2. Stop by and enjoy farmed goods and freshly-made foods by some of the island’s favorite and up-and-coming chefs, restaurants and farmers.
Parking is free at Blaisdell for Farmers’ Market patrons. And when you live at Symphony Honolulu, this weekly community event is just a short walk across the street.
Live in a masterpiece of contemporary design amidst Kakaako’s abundant, growing culture of art, theatre, concerts, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Elegant and spacious two and three bedroom residences are still available.
Honolulu Magazine by Tiffany Hill
The food trucks have cleared out, the construction fence has been erected and yesterday, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and developers broke ground at 888 Kapiolani Boulevard, the soon-to-be home of Symphony Honolulu, a 388-unit, mixed-use condominium.
Pacific Business News by Duane Shimogawa
OliverMcMillan Pacific Rim LLC began construction Wednesday on its 388-unit, 45-story Symphony Honolulu mixed-use condominium tower at the corner of Kapiolani Boulevard and Ward Avenue, across from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu’s Kakaako neighborhood.
More than 150 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, which is located on 3.35 acres at 888 Kapiolani Blvd.
Part of the pleasure of a Symphony Honolulu address is living amid some of the city’s best cultural attractions. See what Honolulu has to offer you in the next few weeks…
MUSIC
He Makana O Na Mele: The Gift of Music
Proudly Presented By Symphony Honolulu
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
Sunday, October 20, 4:30 PM
Symphony Honolulu is the 2013 title sponsor of the Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS). This year, HYS pays tribute to the “Golden Ages of Waikiki” – a magical era in Waikiki’s golden history of entertainment, recreated through the musical talents of headliner Jimmy Borges and world-renown exotica band The WAITIKI 7. Famed Waikiki showman, entertainer and actor Al Harrington will serve as master of ceremonies.
