HONOLULU Magazine October 2012

Designs from 19th & Whimsy at Ward Centers

Stacey Makiya, David Croxford,

New designs from Lauren Hayashibara, owner and designer of the new 19th & Whimsy clothing line at Ward Centers.

Artistic Housewares in Honolulu

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford,

Arting Ways: From painterly fashions to graphic-design-minded housewares, creativity reigns in these art-inspired finds.

Office Accessories: Big in Japan

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford,

Tucked away in the far back corner of Hakubundo’s new Ward location in Honolulu, is a covetable stash of office accessories, writing tools and art supplies.

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Site Staff,

...on Ben Cayetano, Occupy Honolulu and Kalaupapa Memories.

Halloween Party Picks in Honolulu, Hawaii

Sabrina Bauer, Christine Hitt,

It’s the season to party, so grab a costume, put on some makeup or throw a box on you and call yourself “soap.” Here are our picks for the best Halloween parties, all-month long.

Get Smart: How To Do Everything Better in Honolulu (and Beyond)

Maria Kanai,

You, dear reader, are a sharp cookie. We know that. Still, there’s always a better “you” out there. Someone who can work better, whip up a tastier meal or even rock harder at karaoke. Start with any one of these 32 local classes or tips and see what happens. We won’t tell anyone how you became so awesome.

Counting Down the Haunted Houses in Honolulu, Halloween 2012

Sabrina Bauer, Christine Hitt,

We visited five haunted houses to find out which ones will scare the bejeezus out of you, and which ones are, well, better for the faint-hearted.

Haunted House Makeup Artist from Hawaii Plantation Village

Site Staff,

Halloween Shocker: Makeup artist Noa Laporga puts some finishing touches on a doll mask for this year’s haunted house at Hawaii’s Plantation Village.

Afterthoughts: Boooooo.

Michael Keany,

Halloween in Honolulu? Bah humbug.

New Boutiques for Keiki and Family Fashions Open in Honolulu

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann, Photos by David Croxford,

Opening Acts: Two new boutiques settle in nicely, offering up cool rides for tots and stylish family fashions.

Books: Hawaiian Music and Musicians: An Encyclopedic History

Michael Keany,

Hawaiian Music and Musicians: An Encyclopedic History is an invaluable resource for serious Hawaiian music fans.

Tour de Eats: Take in Honolulu While You Eat at Three (or Four) Restaurants a Night

Martha Cheng,

Food crawl around Honolulu with Kalapawai Cafe, Saeng’s Thai, Formaggio Grill, Yakiniku Don-Day, Sushi ii, City Cafe, Jinroku, L’Aperitif and Ailana Shave Ice.

Field Notes: Gripes and Grievances at the Waikiki Neighborhood Board

David Thompson,

Field Notes takes inside looks at the scenes and subcultures of Honolulu. This month: the Waikiki Neighborhood Board.

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Where to go to meet other singles in Honolulu (for any age)

Sabrina Bauer, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt,

Whether you’re in your 70s and looking to make new friends, or in your 30s and hoping to find “the one,” check out these social scenes across Honolulu.

What’s New

New Foodie Finds Arrive in Honolulu

Martha Cheng,

Try these locally made products from Adoboloco, Maui Preserved and Manoa Chocolate.

Q&A with Honolulu Mayoral Candidate Kirk Caldwell

Tiffany Hill,

HONOLULU talks with mayoral candidate Kirk Caldwell about rail—is it over?—how we’re going to pay for sewer improvements, and being compared to Mufi Hannemann.