November 21, 2008

¤ Web Exclusives


2009 Hale Aina Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our 2009 Hale Aina Awards, celebrating 25 years of restaurant excellence.

Centenarians past 100

We look at First Hawaiian Bank and the Sisters of Saint Francis. 

A History of the Buildings

The University of Hawaii's buildings have an interesting history of their own.

¤ Features

Moving Cans

We went inside the world of longshoreman, who have given way to skilled labor and powerful machines.

The Centenarians

Over the past year, a surprising number of major local institutions have turned 100. What does it take to last a century?

The Way We Watched

Welcome to the early days of local television, when it was black and white--and live.

10 Amazing Island Stories

Tales of the unusual, the extraordinary and the sublime.

9 Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawaii

This annual list, compiled by the Historic Hawaii Foundation, in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Division, selects some of Hawaii’s most endangered historic places.

Remembering Iosepa

More than a century ago, a small group of Native Hawaiians left the Islands to found a tiny town in Utah. This is their story.

¤ Departments

Editor's Page: Time Capsule

Sometimes, we worry about the wrong things.


Letters

... on Mihana Souza, school supplies and Hawaii's con con.


Calabash

People * Arts * Culture

Making a Difference

Security blankets for children in trouble.


Dining: The Supermarket as Restaurant

Market-prepared foods are giving restaurants a run for their money.


From Our Files

HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.


Afterthoughts: Revengs is Blowin' in the Wind

Has an avenging superhero ever come to your defense?

¤ Kokua


HONOLULU Magazine introduces readers to the local charities
and philanthropists who are working to improve life in the Islands.

Kokua means helping others.  Learn more about these people and see a list of charitable events on our Kokua Calendar.
 

¤ HONOLULU Blogs

Blog by Editor, A. Kam Napier

COMMENTARY, QUESTIONS & CRITICISMS

Fail Safe

Have you noticed people using the word “fail” in a strange new way lately?


Blog by Mike Keany

ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING

Notes from Inside the General Election

My impressions from a day spent in the counting center this Tuesday.


Blog by Christine Hitt

ARTS, CULTURE & NIGHTLIFE

Oceans is Back

After being closed for more than 12 months, Oceans will open its doors to the public Friday, November 21, under its new name, Oceans 808.


Blog by Kathryn Drury Wagner

FOOD, SHOPPING & BOOKS

Tastes Like Summer

I’d been eyeing the “New: Apricot Pie” sign for weeks now...

Kathryn will resume blogging in January 2009.

E V E N T S  &  P R O M O T I O N S
 

 
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¤ Calendar

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Shichigosan Children's Festival

10.25.2008 to 11.30.2008

Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese event celebrated by 3 and 5 year old boys and 3 and 7 year old girls. In November, children dressed in...

Hawaii Energy Challenge '08 Conference

11.20.2008 to 11.21.2008

The conference will feature four panel groups, each looking at energy costs and their economic and social impacts in Hawaii. The organizers are...

Hawaii Adoption & Permanency Alliance (HAPA) Conference

11.21.2008

Jim Gritter, MSW explores the concept of Hospitality as a means of deepening connections and empowering children. Fees: $70.00 per person, $60.00...

HAWAII'S WOODSHOW

11.21.2008 to 11.23.2008

Witness the grandest showcase of Hawaii’s finest woodworking talent using only Hawaii-grown woods such as koa, mango, kamani, Norfolk pine,...

Hot Latin-Rock Night!!!

11.21.2008 to 11.22.2008

Jazz Minds Art & Café 1661 Kapiolani Blvd. 955-0800 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21ST Hawaii’s Premiere Latin-Rock-Jazz-Salsa Band...

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