HONOLULU Magazine November 2016

Experience the Vibrant Islamic Art in This New Honolulu Museum Exhibit

Lesa Griffith,

Newly reinstalled gallery at the Honolulu Museum of Art presents Islamic art and design as a “truly global culture.”

Don’t Miss in December: Big Band Monday at The Pagoda

James Charisma,

You can listen—and dance—to a 16-piece big band jazz orchestra at the Pagoda Restaurant on Monday, Nov. 28, Dec. 12 and 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Talk Story with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Surf Memoirist William Finnegan

Don Wallace,

From Kaimukī Intermediate student to “New Yorker” conflict reporter, it’s been quite a ride for the author of “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life.”

South Shore Market is Your One-Stop Shop for Holiday Gifts

Michael Keany,

A new shopping and dining experience has arrived at Ward Village with 18 locally owned shops.

History

The 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i

Katrina Valcourt,

The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered sites.

What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving 2016

Enjy El-Kadi,

Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 24, 2016.

Could You Be the Mulan Disney’s Looking for?

Enjy El-Kadi,

Disney is looking for local actors to play the two lead roles in a live-action remake of “Mulan.”

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

Michael Keany,

A look back at Honolulu from 1926 to 1991. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

3 International Market Place Restaurants That are Worth the Trip to Waikīkī

Catherine Toth Fox,

The newly renovated International Market Place sports a new luster with luxe retailers and exciting restaurants, while retaining some of its old charm.

Afterthoughts: Five Years Passed

Michael Keany,

Sometimes anniversaries come looking for you.

Photos: Saturday, Nov. 12 Runway Shows

Katrina Valcourt,

Recap of HONOLULU Fashion Week presented by Hawaiian Airlines runway shows on Saturday, Nov. 12: Manaola Hawai‘i, Kini Zamora’s Reach the Runway benefit, LeaLea presents: RINKAgram and Hawai‘i Pacific Health presents Beautiful Survivors.

Photos: Friday, Nov. 11 Runway Shows

Katrina Valcourt,

Recap of HONOLULU Fashion Week presented by Hawaiian Airlines runway shows on Friday, Nov. 11: Local Luxe, Live Aloha, Reyn Spooner and Hawaiian Airlines presents Runway to Runway.

This Documentary About a Kailua Cult is Causing a Commotion in the Community

Robbie Dingeman,

“Holy Hell” is available for purchase in the iTunes Store, from Amazon Prime and Netflix and has been shown on CNN.

Photos: Neiman Marcus Presents The Art of Fashion Runway Show

Katrina Valcourt,

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus showcased a collection of high-end designers with fashions fit for fall during HONOLULU Fashion Week presented by Hawaiian Airlines on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Photos: Asaf Ganot Runway Show

Katrina Valcourt,

New York designer Asaf Ganot showcased his collection of athletic menswear during HONOLULU Fashion Week presented by Hawaiian Airlines on Thursday, Nov. 10.

A Realtor® is the Key to Your New Home

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) There are many reasons to work with a Realtor®, especially since Honolulu is one of the hottest—and most expensive—real estate markets in the country.

Move Aside, First Friday—Second Saturday is Taking Over Chinatown

Don Wallace,

Carving out its own identity against the bacchanal of First Friday, a family-friendly, interactive arts and crafts fair is taking part in the renaissance of Chinatown—just in time for a holiday shopping run.

5 Facts on Rinka, Japan’s Fashion Darling

Marisa Heung,

See the RINKAgram presented by LeaLea Fashion Show this Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

These 4 Local Designers are Bringing Aloha Spirit to HONOLULU Fashion Week

Stacey Makiya,

Check out the Live Aloha fashion show Friday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

Watch: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Reach the Runway’s Cover Shoots

Katrina Valcourt,

Recent graduates of Reach the Runway, the official nonprofit program of HONOLULU Fashion Week, produced three magazine covers for their final projects.