May 31st marked the opening night of the 23rd Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival for the non-profit Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation. This year's event opened with a gala at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
On May 25, the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts held its 35th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards at the Hawaii Convention Center.
On May 24, the Shidler College of Business Alumni Association, Manoa Campus, and the Young Lawyers Divison of the Hawaii State Bar Association hosted a networking mixer for professionals at Vice Nightclub.
The Standard launched it's new name, The M, with a party that included award-winning producer and DJ, Diplo.
At this year's Shop for Higher Education Awards, Foodland granted nearly 100 Hawaii high school seniors college scholarships. Since the program began in 2006, more than 600 scholarships have been awarded to college-bound seniors, totaling more than $1.2 million.
On May 9, Lovelessizm and Lava Roses designer Richie Miao debuted Loveizm, a high-end apparel line with urban, edgy designs for men and women. Models showed off zipper-embellished jackets, ruched dresses, and shirts with asymmetrical hems in soft, silk–cotton blends and modals. The event was also a viewing party for Melissa Rivera-Torres, a local designer who recently competed in HGTV's "The White Room Challenge."
Graduating seniors and the upcoming junior class from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Apparel Product and Merchandise program presented their final projects at the Revolution fashion show.
The inaugural Taste of the Nation: Hawaii event took place on April 29th. The charitable event featured Hawaii's top chefs and a goal to feed the state's hungry.
On April 27, Honolulu Museum of Art hosted its monthly Art After Dark Event. This month's theme was Heroes & Villains in anticipation of The Avengers.
The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation held its 21st annual Kulia I Ka Nuu Awards Banquet at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel on April 13, 2012.
The Life Foundation hosted the 21st annual Honolulu AIDS Walk on April 15, 2012. It involved a 5k walk around Kapiolani Park to help raise money to fight AIDS in Hawaii.
Whole Foods Market hosted a block party to showcase its new location in Kailua, which has its grand opening on April 18, 2012.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association held its annual Spring Soiree fundraiser at the Royal Hawaiian on April 7, 2012.
On March 31, Lux held an Exotic Rides event at the Cycle City Showroom. Part of the proceeds went towards St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Hawaii's Woodshow, the annual woodworking exhibition, held its opening reception at the Honolulu Museum of Art on March 31st. The gallery will be open through April 15, 2012.
The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Honolulu held its Swing City fundraiser event at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom. The proceeds support the Hawaii Meth Project.
The staff of Hoala Salon and Spa gathered at Mariposa for breakfast and to celebrate their recent Best of Honolulu award.
At the annual Shop a Lea event at Ala Moana Center, Banana Republic held a fashion show featuring the latest in spring fashion.
At the annual Shop a Lea event at Ala Moana Center, Betsey Johnson held a fashion show featuring the latest in spring fashion.
At the annual Shop a Lea event at Ala Moana Center, Valerie Joseph held a fashion show featuring the latest in spring fashion.
At the annual Shop a Lea event at Ala Moana Center, Splash! Hawaii held a fashion show featuring the latest in swimwear.
Warrior Dash made its debut in Hawaii, challenging runners to a 5k race with obstacles only true warriors can overcome. Proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
On March 8, hundreds of local business professionals gathered at The Standard for the quarterly Nextworking Professionals Mixer, recently named Best Networking Event from HONOLULU Magazine.
On March 8, we held the launch party for our new magazine, HONOLULU Shops Waikiki at The Modern Honolulu. For more information visit honolulumagazine.com/shopswaikiki.
