Archive - Culture

Hawaii's new Vietnam Memorial

In Memory: This Memorial Day, the pavilions at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl are joined by a new addition, this one commemorating those who served in the Vietnam War.

Merrie Monarch Celebrates 50th Year

Stories from some of the people who make the hula festival special.

Kathryn Drury Wagner

Kickstarter Funding Hawaii Projects

Kickstarted: When it comes to funding creative projects, more and more Hawaii artists are relying on the kindness of online strangers.

David Thompson

The Honolulu Symphony Revival

Symphony, Revived: Not content to let the symphony die, local business leaders have a new business model, one they hope will ensure symphony musicians take the stage this month.

Tiffany Hill

Pounding Poi in Preparation for the Second Annual Taro Celebration

Pound Taro!: Daniel Anthony of local company Mana Ai hand-pounds taro for poi and pai ai.

Chef Tattoos

The art chefs produce is ephemeral, but some of Honolulu’s professional cooks have inked permanent culinary references onto their bodies.

Martha Cheng

Meet the Geniuses

UH’s Outreach College brings some of Hawaii’s brightest thinkers on stage.

A. Kam Napier

Web Exclusive: Honolulu Pups

Thinking about getting a new dog? Before you set out to the nearest shelter or pet store, take a look at the five most popular breeds in Honolulu, according to the American Kennel Club.

Renee Lee

In Your Cups

What are the secrets to a perfect cup of coffee?

Brooke Jones

Smarty Pants

Sick of beach reading? Drop that Us Weekly and pick up one of these enlightening titles.

Kathryn Drury Wagner