HONOLULU Magazine - April 2009

Forget the average squeaky toy or scratching post. It’s time to get your pet something as unique as their personality.

Protesters gather at the State Capitol in opposition of taxes, bailouts and pork barreling.

It feels like Halloween at the fifth annual Kawaii-Kon conference at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Looking for fresh adventures? Here are 13 reasons to try something in Kailua. We also take a look at Kailua Generations and New Year's Day.

Simple in concept, infinite in variety, the burger may be a perfect food.

...on island produced pork, a Kakaako bookmobile and on Obama's Hawaii background.

Art doesn’t always have to hang on a wall or sit on a shelf. It can tell time, block the afternoon sun, keep you warm or serve pupu for a party. Meet 10 Island artisans who create stunning, functional pieces for the home.

The state of illegal immigration in Hawaii.

Walk along this Makiki street and you’ll find everything from tasty cookies to wigs the colors of Creamsicles.

Things to do in April

With newspapers struggling, will the art of telling a smaller story be lost?

This nonprofit serves Hawaii’s HIV population and underscores prevention.

Want to pitch in to help the Islands, but short on time? A new book is a welcome resource.

A review of exercise DVD, Muve.

This short-story collection highlights modern Hawaii life.

Photo: Mark ArbeitLaughtrack Theater Co. has been whooping it up since September 2008. The improv training center and theater was founded by Shannon Winpenny, who spent years studying and performing with Mainland groups like Second City, and Kim Potter, who…

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