March 2011

...on the Honolulu Symphony, pre-Statehood New Year's celebrations and military in Hawaii.

A Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar bulldozer pushes raw sugar onto an underground conveyor belt.

For our March 2011 Best of Honolulu issue, we visited we visited Volcanic Rock Gym and watched owner Justin Ridgely teach writer, Victoria Wiseman, how to rock climb for the first time.

Christine Hitt, Victoria Wiseman and Menpachi Productions

In our April issue, read 43 things every local must do, go on the best izakaya adventures and check out three inspiring stories of college students who are homeless.

After taking the night to celebrate their 15th anniversary with a “Crystal Ball” party, the performers of Tau Dance are back in the studio.

Laura Berbusse

The fourth annual week-long Shop a Le‘a provides a meeting place for high fashion and unique Honolulu style.

Laura Berbusse

Equal parts hip-hop, Latin, and ska, with crunchy bits of ukulele and country twang. You’re now listening to Family Dinner.

Laura Berbusse

In Honolulu Magazine's new blog Sendai-Honolulu Journal, Scott Schumaker shares how his family is coping with separation amid the chaos and misery of post-quake life in Sendai, Japan.

This weekend holds two state educational finals for youth—the winners of which receive a trip to Washington D.C. for national competitions.

Christine Hitt

In the past few days, Hawaii has lost two legends, Kahauanu Lake and Herb Kawainui Kane.

Christine Hitt

Although local artist Jinja Kim’s newest show is titled “Text Messages,” it consists not of pixilated cell phone screenshots, but rather of colorful mixed media collages.

Laura Berbusse

For our March 2011 Best of Honolulu issue, we visited Hawaii Doggie Bakery, which won Best Doggie Treats.

Christine Hitt, Victoria Wiseman and Menpachi Productions

This month, cheer for the best Yorkshire, eat ramen and dance the bachata.

Tiffany Hill

You don’t need a backyard to grow your own herbs.

Lindsey Breegan

How a Japanese software engineer turned herself into the soul of the new jazz movement in Honolulu.

John Heckathorn

Does your non-profit need design help? UH design students are standing by.

A. Kam Napier

The crew from Slammers reunites and remakes this Kalakaua Avenue bar.

Martha Cheng

Meet the man calling the stops.

Michael Keany

In a state where no single ethnicity holds a majority, two new books seek to unravel some of the complexities surrounding complexion in Hawaii.

Karin Gallagher

Bike polo is gearing up in Honolulu.

Jenny Quill

Keeaumoku Street may be known for its Korean hostess bars, but tucked in Samsung Plaza are hidden gems.

Tiffany Hill, Photography by David Croxford

10 Honolulu Food Trucks! Tacos and Twitter! Cyberfoodies and Grilled Cheese! Food that's modern, mobile and sometimes worth finding.

John Heckathorn, Photography by Rae Huo

March archives

A. Kam Napier

On reaching a truce with your own body.

Michael Keany