December 2009

Features
	Meet the Homeschoolers An increasing number of Hawaii families are choosing to educate their children at home. We spoke with three of them to learn more about the realities of homeschooling. Michael Keany
	Unseen Treasures Museum vaults often contain artifacts that, for one reason or another, rarely see the light of day. Here’s a peek at hidden gems in the permanent collections of Honolulu’s major museums. Lavonne Leong
	The Best Bars in Honolulu 2009: Liquid Assets When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute. Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt, Michael Keany, A. Kam Napier, Jenny Quill and Sheila Sarhangi

Features

Meet the Homeschoolers

An increasing number of Hawaii families are choosing to educate their children at home. We spoke with three of them to learn more about the realities of homeschooling.

Michael Keany

Unseen Treasures

Museum vaults often contain artifacts that, for one reason or another, rarely see the light of day. Here’s a peek at hidden gems in the permanent collections of Honolulu’s major museums.

Lavonne Leong

The Best Bars in Honolulu 2009: Liquid Assets

When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute.

Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt, Michael Keany, A. Kam Napier, Jenny Quill and Sheila Sarhangi

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: At the Bar	Archive »
In this Best Bars issue, we rediscover what the town's taverns offer. A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on Hawaiian governments, outstanding bench warrants and the Island of Hawaii.
Calabash: Snow!	Archive »
Snowboarding in Hawaii
Calabash: Editor's Picks: Best of 2009	Archive »
Theoretically, I love equally all the stories we’ve published this year. But, between you and me, these were some of my favorites. A. Kam Napier
Our Town: Tower Defense	Archive »
The Pacific Aviation Museum outlines its plans for preserving a piece of World War II history.
Around Town: 7 Reasons to Get Out	Archive »
7 things to do in December Tiffany Hill
People: A Senior Moment	Archive »
Chasing after Hawaii's oldest person. Karin Gallagher
Shopping: Locally Made Gift Ideas	Archive »
Here are three great gift ideas—all from emerging local artists. Sheila Sarhangi
Environment: Trash-Free Holidays	Archive »
Five ecofriendly gift-wrapping ideas. Sheila Sarhangi
Field Notes: Field Guide: Manoa	Archive »
We checked out Manoa Marketplace's newest offerings. Tiffany Hill
Dining: Dining: Gathering Places	Archive »
Three new additions to Honolulu's dining scene focus on cozy, neighborhood-friendly experiences. John Heckathorn
From Our Files	Archive »
December archives Tiffany Hill
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: The Sugarplum Chain Gang	Archive »
I may look like I'm snoozing peacefully, but I'm really putting in time at the office. Kathryn Drury Wagner

December 2009

Features

Meet the Homeschoolers

Unseen Treasures

The Best Bars in Honolulu 2009: Liquid Assets

Departments