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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.

YWCA of O‘ahu recognizes exceptional women leaders at its signature LeaderLuncheon event.

More than 40,000 residents and visitors spent Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park for the Lantern Floating Hawai‘i ceremony to remember lost loved ones.

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.

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.

The 2015 Hawai‘i Pet Expo was held on May 10 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The event included a dog agility demo.

Project Runway star Kini Zamora unveiled his latest bridal collection at WhiteHOT Hawai‘i on May 9.

The 2015 Hawai‘i Pet Expo was held on May 9 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.

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.

The Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with musicians, performers and authors.

The Hawai‘i Opera Theatre brought Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd to stage. Guests attended a pau hana event at the Honolulu Club.

Honolulu Museum of Art's theme for Art After Dark featured Arabic calligraphy, a hero challenge and Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings exhibit.

YouTube star David Choi wrapped up his 2015 World Tour concert with a performance at the Republik on April 25.

The Honolulu Brewers Festival showcased more than 80 craft beers at the Kaka‘ako Makai Gateway Park.

Pro golfers competed in the 2015 LOTTE Championship at the Ko Olina Golf Club.

More than 6,400 people participated in the 13.1-mile course between Waikīkī and downtown Honolulu.

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.

Participants took the Polar Plunge on April 28 by sliding into icy cold water to support Special Olympics Hawai'i athletes.

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.

The Hawai‘i Foodbank’s Great Chefs Fight Hunger event featured dishes and drinks from more than two dozen restaurants and beverage companies.

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton visits Hawaiian Island Creations at Ala Moana Center to promote her Bethany Hamilton Signature Sandal collection from Cobian Footwear.

The first annual Honolulu Music + Arts + Food Festival kicked off March 13–15 at the Aloha Stadium. The event included a Bully Dog Show, a petting zoo and other family-related activities.

Crowds gathered in Waikīkī for the Honolulu Festival parade to celebrate Hawai‘i’s cultural ties to the Pacific Rim region.

Runners participated in the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN, a traditional Japanese relay race held in Waikīkī.