November 2014: Table of Contents
On the Cover
Promotional image courtesy of the Dole Pineapple Archives at the Hawaiian Collection at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Library. Custom lettering by Matthew Tapia.
Features
Cannery Tales
For years, working at the pineapple cannery was a rite of passage for local teens. It meant learning how to work hard, meeting new friends and cash in the pocket. We reminisce with people about their cannery experiences, to find out how they shaped them.
by robbie dingeman and david thompson
Da Untold Story of Hawaiian Santa
New fiction from the renowned Pidgin Guerilla.
by lee a. tonouchi
Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Places
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.
by loren moreno
Empire of the Sun Noodle
How a noodle factory in Kalihi fueled America’s ramen boom.
by martha cheng
Courtside
UH legend Dave Shoji, who became the winningest coach in women’s volleyball last season, has a new book out. In it, he recounts the highs, the lows and what it’s like behind that famous focus.
Calabash
Aviation Month
November is National Aviation History Month.
November Picks
This month, be thankful for Hawai‘i playwrights, Japanese printmakers, Mexican comedy and European films—a real cornucopia.
By katrina valcourt
Amy and Willie reunite
Two legendary musical partners, together again.
By michael keany
Da Meter
Gauging what’s hot and what’s not in Honolulu.
Passing the torch at Bamboo Ridge
As the founders of Hawai‘i’s premier literary press retire, a new generation of editors takes over.
By loren moreno
On the new bike lane
Honolulu is getting its first protected bike lane. Here’s what it means for you.
By ambika castle
Quote Unquote: Jake Shimabukuro
Since becoming a father two years ago, lightning-fingered ‘ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro doesn’t spend quite as much time on the road as he used to. Now he travels just seven months out of the year, with a quick trip home every three weeks or so. HONOLULU Magazine caught up with him during a brief recent visit.
interview By david thompson
Field Notes: The monk seal volunteers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Hawaiian monk seal volunteers.
By david thompson
Style
Jump for jumpsuits, designers Lauren Roth and B.D’Angelo and a new store for kids’ clothing.
by stacey makiya, brie thalmann and natalie schack
Opinion
Editor’s Page: Cannery Memories
When summer smelled like pineapple.
by robbie dingeman
Afterthoughts: Field Days
First jobs are the worst, which is for the best.
by michael keany
From Our Files
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
by katrina valcourt
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