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Miss Hawai‘i 2015

Jeanné Kapela was crowned the winner of the 2015 Miss Hawai‘i pageant. The event was held at the Hawai’i Convention Center on Saturday.

2015 Universal ShowQueen Pageant

The Universal ShowQueen Pageant showcased some of the world’s top transgender/female impersonators. Contestant Aleeciya Ashton, also known as Jerrica Benton, was crowned the 2015 winner.

2015 Bite of Hilo

The Hilo High School Foundation hosted the first-ever “Bite of Hilo...Like Sample?” event, featuring dishes prepared by Big Island chefs and vendors at the Pagoda Hotel Ballroom.

GalleryHNL Inaugural Exhibition

GalleryHNL’s inaugural exhibition showcased recent works by four Honolulu artists from the University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa Department of Art and Art History. On May 1, guests viewed works from Mary Babcock, Theresa Heinrich, Jonathan Swanz and Tom Walker.

2015 Hero Run

Participants dressed as their favorite heroes for the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i’s first 5K road race and fun run in ‘Ewa Beach.

2015 Kawaii Kon Hawai‘i

O‘ahu’s largest Japanese art, anime, manga and animation convention was held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Fans, artists and guests attended the event from April 8–10.