March 2013

Fifty Years/Seven Minutes: It takes centuries to develop a cultural practice like hula. Half a century to build a festival like the Merrie Monarch. A year for a halau to prepare its performance. And seven minutes to dance on a hallowed stage.

Thanks to a new storefront, now you can buy locally-made Sinaloa tortillas, even fresher.

Skip the pastels this spring and go graphic, with bold black-and-white combos.

Carnivores, vegans and wine, oh my!

Cane fires? I'm for 'em. I might be the only one.

Fifty Years/Seven Minutes: It takes centuries to develop a cultural practice like hula. Half a century to build a festival like the Merrie Monarch. A year for a halau to prepare its performance. And seven minutes to dance on a hallowed stage.

This state program offers mental healthcare in a clubhouse setting.

This stuffed armadillo's not just a bar mascot; it's a decorated war hero.

Thanks to a new storefront, now you can buy locally-made Sinaloa tortillas, even fresher.

Skip the pastels this spring and go graphic, with bold black-and-white combos.

The late Lex Brodie didn't just fix our tires, he broadcast his mahalos into our living rooms.

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: The wigged-out world of cosplay.

Honolulu talks with Sen. Brian Schatz about his new job, how the Senate really operates and what his plans are for the Islands.

Carnivores, vegans and wine, oh my!

We had been preparing unsolicited advice that the downtown Macy’s was overdue for a thorough remodeling. Before we could get that out, Macy’s announced in January it was closing the store. The doors lock some time this month.

Shop for vintage jewelry, eat a Belgian waffle, watch Balinese dancers and laugh with Bill Cosby.

HONOLULU Magazine welcomes two new designers.

Book 'Em, Obama: An underdog Hawaii committee hopes to land Barack Obama's eventual presidential library, and is getting a more-than-4-year headstart.