January 2006

Features

Sour Poi Awards 2006

On the Waterfront

Thirty-six acres of prime public lands in Kaka'ako could undergo a radical change. But not if some concerned citizens can help it

Ronna Bolante

Hale 'Aina

The 22nd Annual Hale 'Aina Awards

Kathryn Drury Wagnerr, photography by Monte Costa

Departments
Editor's Page: And, Action! Archive »

Every January, your story starts all over again.

A. Kam Napier
Letters: January Archive »

Calabash: Books: From Russia, with Aloha Archive »

The epic House of Many Gods skillfully connects an ice hut on the subarctic tundra with a lanai bulging with 'ohana.

Kathryn Drury Wagner
Calabash: Clipping Service Archive »

Calabash: DVD: The Ride Archive »

Ronna Bolante
Calabash: History: Remember When ... Archive »

Author Rich Budnick gives us a refresher course in Hawai'i's history, whether we want to relive it or not.

Lori Anne Tomonari
Calabash: Our Town: Dog Day, After Noon Archive »

A taste of New York comes to the Big Pineapple.

Kathryn Drury Wagner
Calabash: Sports: Return of the Hula Bowl Archive »

The new owners of this January event are moving it back to O'ahu.

Brandon Lee
Calabash: Music Review Archive »

Ata Damasco, Pa'ina Hou!, Ululoa Productions

Michael Keany
Calabash: New Year Blooms Archive »

Chinese New Year begins January 29, the day of the first new moon, and ends 15 days later.

Jenny Quill
Calabash: The Surfer Spirit Archive »

Ronna Bolante
Calabash: Q+A: Kenneth Silva Archive »

After 24 years with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), Kenneth Silva takes on the role of chief. This month, following a three-month-long selection process and a review of 13 internal candidates,...

Lori Anne Tomonari
Calabash: Scene: Jazz Minds Arts & Café Archive »

Brandon Lee
Calabash: Soap Opera Archive »

With cold and flu season swirling around you, scrubbing your hands takes on a special urgency. Here are a few ways to suds up in style.

Kathryn Drury Wagner
Making a Difference: The Dinner Companions Archive »

Friendship is food for the soul at this community program.

Katherine Nichols
From Our Files: January Archive »

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

Ronna Bolante
Afterthoughts: Culture Crash Archive »

To really appreciate Hawai'i drivers, try navigating the streets of Paris.

Bill Harby