History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Academy of Arts Photography Class
The first photography class at the Academy of Arts, currently known as Honolulu Museum of Arts, captured intriguing pics from all around the island.
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Don’t Call It a Comeback: 3 New Art Galleries Open in Honolulu’s Chinatown
By early 2020, Chinatown’s once-thriving arts district felt stagnant as a gradual and steady loss of businesses in the area took its toll. But two years of strife have inspired art anew.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2022
Cheer on adaptive surfers, mālama historic sites in Kailua, catch live music at the Waikīkī Shell and laugh it up with Atsuko Okatsuka.
Are NFTs Just a Gimmick, or the Future of Lucrative Hawai‘i Art?
NFTs are an idea elusive even to Island artists tiptoeing into their uncharted waters.
Meet BTS Choreographer and Dancing Queen from Waipahu, Sienna Lalau
She considers BTS the kings of pop, but learn why this hardworking, humble and hellah fun performer ranks supreme.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2022
Sing along with a songwriter, pony up to a polo field and find a way to mālama the ‘āina.
Catch the Thrilling Duke Kahanamoku Biopic “Waterman” in Theaters This April
Duke Kahanamoku negotiated more troubled waters than we think, while two Hawaiian films ask where Duke’s Hawai‘i went.
Want to See Your Name in Lights? The Historic Hawai‘i Theatre Can Do It
The theater wants to make you a star as you help the historic center sparkle into the next century.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 9–16, 2022
Celebrate new artists, Women’s History Month and the longest reigning Hawaiian king.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2022
Step into a Peanuts world, learn about royal residences, volunteer on the North Shore and find the funny side of Alfred Hitchcock.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2022
Love is in the air—and so are the sounds of laughter, electro-pop and cheers for the home team.
The Curtain Could be Going Back Up for a Kaimukī Landmark
Can the Queen stage a comeback?
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: From Young-Kid Time, Bruno Mars Was Captivating Audiences and Hearts
Bruno Mars has been drippin’ in finesse since he could pop a hip and curl a lip like Elvis.
Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Spotlights Hawai‘i on Screen and Behind the Scenes
We spoke with the show’s creator and local actors—including Jason Scott Lee—to find out how the “Doogie Howser” reboot contributes to the Islands’ film and TV industry.
See Groundbreaking Works in Honolulu Museum of Art’s New “Artists of Hawai‘i Now” Exhibition
18 storytellers, activists and artists created a mix of video games, weapons, ceramics and more for the least traditional exhibition in its 70-year history.
Hawai‘i Book Recommendations: I Can’t Believe It’s Literature (And Local!)
Hawai‘i writers break the news about our watery fate 120 years from now, surfing’s corrupt soul and love in Wahiawā (yes, Wahiawā).
Exclusive First Look at a New Book by the Attorney Who Helped Unravel the Kealoha Conspiracy
Alexander Silvert tracks the byzantine path of the crimes—and ultimate convictions—of Honolulu law enforcement’s once high-rolling power couple.
32nd Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Features Asian LGBTQ Cinema
The Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Cultural Foundation’s (HGLCF) mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community at large about gay and lesbian culture, arts and lifestyle.
By the Numbers and Photo Gallery: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Comes to Honolulu
Gogh with the flow. Go ahead, make your own pun.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Two Native Hawaiian Artists Use National Awards to Fuel Their Passion to Teach
Weaving together art, history and culture.
This is How Honolulu’s Resilient Arts Organizations are Performing Through the Pandemic
The show must go on, even during a pandemic.
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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.