High-quality classical music doesn't have to involve formalwear and concert halls. Chamber Music Hawai'i, a group of three ensembles–the Galliard String Quartet, Honolulu Brass Quintet and the Spring Wind Quintet–have put together another year of intimate concerts for small venues.

Sean Na'auao - Ka 'Eha Ke Aloha, Poi Pounder Records

Last month, Barbara Uphouse Wong became executive director of the state Campaign Spending Commission, replacing Bob Watada, who retired earlier this year. Wong was one of the first female police officers in Honolulu and headed the department's white-colla

Part of the Phoenix-like revival of Hotel Street, this hip new club is thriving and expanding.

Quit your wine-ing. We found four irresistible ideas for the oenophiles in your life.

Jerry Glanville

Jake Shimabukuro - Dragon

Halloween is just around the corner, but these shops go all out with head-to-toe costumes year round.

Jason Scott Lee's New Artistic Venture.