HONOLULU Magazine December 2017

Examine the Intersection of Surveillance and Art in This New Museum Program

Lesa Griffith,

Surveillance is part of life and it’s a hot topic—so the Honolulu Museum of Art has created a series of workshops, films and a talk all about it.

8 “Star Wars” Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Jedi or Sith

Natalie Schack,

These gifts are out of this galaxy, just in time for the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” premiere.

Take a Look Back at 1960s Honolulu in This Former Reporter’s Breezy Memoir

Robbie Dingeman,

David Butwin paints a dated portrait of Honolulu in “Barefoot Days, Electric Nights.”

The Essential Guide to Taro: Three Farms Connecting Culture with Community

Catherine Toth Fox, Maria Kanai,

Plus, seven tips for cultivating taro at home.

Can Hawai‘i Cannabis Help End the Opioid Epidemic?

Don Wallace,

Now that medical marijuana is legal, a homegrown substitute beckons.

Chilling Out This Christmas? Here’s How to Do It in Style

Stacey Makiya,

We’ve shown you how to master lightweight layering for Hawai‘i’s anti-freeze winter, but if your holiday plans include traveling to (very) chilly climes we’ve got you covered.

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Can John John Florence Clinch His Second World Title in a Row at the Pipe Masters?

Don Wallace,

Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.

The Essential Guide to Taro: How Kalo is Eaten Around the World

Catherine Toth Fox,

Here are 12 other places that include taro in their diet (and one that doesn’t).

From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–December Edition

Ashley Mizuo,

A look back at Honolulu from December 1932 to 1997. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 7–10, 2017

Marisa Heung,

Holiday crafting, a Santa sighting, pop-up shopping and fun things to do with the family.

Field Notes: Got a Way with Words? Test Your Skill Against These Scrabble Pros

James Charisma,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Honolulu Scrabble Club.

7 Ways to Celebrate Winter in Honolulu Like a Real Local

Lennie Omalza,

We’ll never use snow shovels or sleds in Honolulu, but there are other ways to make it feel like a “real winter” in our Island paradise.

Holiday Shopping, Food, Crafts and More at Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) The third annual Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace takes place this Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10.

International Market Place Food Fight Cocktail Battle

5 Cool Things About FOOD FIGHT!, The Street’s Epic Cocktail Battle

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) Michael Mina’s boozy competition took place Thursday, Nov. 30 at Queen’s Court in the International Market Place.

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Quote Unquote: “The Voice” Competitor Esera Tuaolo is a Big Voice for Equality

Don Wallace,

Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo is now competing on “The Voice,” at 49, having won a blind audition thanks to thumbs-ups from Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton.