Field Guide: Wahiawa

From 100-year-old furniture to strawberry pancakes, this city houses more than Army facilities.

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Photo: David Croxford

Hawaii Music Supply

For the musically inclined (and those who want to learn), Hawaii Music Supply has everything from full drum sets and tailor-made guitars to the picks and sticks with which to play them, plus drums, amplifiers and a wall of ukuleles. “We offer the full experience for musicians,” says owner and long-time bass player Andrew Kitakis. You can even take your instrument next door to Hawaii Music School for music lessons. 101 N. Kamehameha Highway, 622-8000, www.hawaiimusicsupply.com

Photo: David Croxford

 

Secret Treasures

What began as a teen hobby turned into a life-long business for Diana Lee, owner of the Wahiawa antique shop Secret Treasures. Tightly nestled in the little shop are furniture, paintings, ceramics, clocks and more which Lee chooses herself. “Each piece is my favorite. When I let one go it’s a heartache, it’s like giving away a baby.” On top of antique treasures, you can also find paintings from local artist Dennis McGeary or visit Charlie, a hairy baby pig Lee baby-sits. 177 Kamehameha Highway, 741-1273. 
 
  

Photo: David Croxford

 

Higher Grounds Coffee and Music Cafe


Forget rocking out to Guitar Hero in your living room, play real instruments in front of a real audience at Higher Ground Coffee and Music Café. Near Hawaii Music Supply (and also owned by Kitakis). The store premieres the guitar shops’ students, and hosts local favorites such as Led Kaapana and Ernie Cruz Jr. Those less extroverted might enjoy an iced coffee, made from locally grown beans. 70 Kukui St., Suite F, 622-0000, www.highergroundhawaii.com

 

 

Did You Know?   Ron Artis, whose studio is in Haleiwa, has painted 31 murals in Wahiawa. Check out his wildlife and Island landscape murals on nine businesses around town.

 

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