Why is Hawai‘i’s Art Scene so Weak?
The Islands are full of talent and creativity. So what gives?
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The Islands are full of talent and creativity. So what gives?
The troubled economy has spared no one, including Hawaii’s treasured arts and cultural institutions. They’ve been battered by layoffs and cutbacks. Is Hawaii’s art community sinking?
Now that Honolulu has two alternating, yet similar, museum exhibitions, is the art scene really going to be better?
Honolulu’s community leaders wonder who’ll carry on the work of the city’s most passionate preservationist.
A round-up of some of Hawaii’s most bankable contemporary artists, whose work will grace your walls without breaking your budget.
Most of us are savvy to Chinatown’s art scene, but few venture to galleries outside of Honolulu. It’s worth the drive to check out these rural gems.
Mt. Kilauea, The House of Everlasting Fire
Artists Marcia Morse and Margaret Realica challenge contemporary views on the feminine ideal.
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.