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Explore these titles by Black authors that celebrate and honor Black history, culture and legacies in Hawai‘i and beyond.
We Tried It: Studio Norae’s Wheel Pottery Class
Create beautiful ceramics at artist Lauren Shin’s peaceful Kāne‘ohe studio.
How to Celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Language Month brings workshops, language classes, hula and much more to do during February.
January 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
Plenty of new restaurant news, and the latest chapter for Kaimukī’s longtime Chinese restaurant.
Pitacus Chop Art Wows With Upcycled Vintage and Boro Looks
Designer Lisa Weimken transforms vintage fabrics from around the globe into fresh, one-of-a-kind fashions.
2023 Sour Poi Awards
Looking back to the weird, wacky and WTF (What’s That, Friend?) Hawai‘i news you may have missed.
Due North: Brown W. Cannon III Captures North Shore Surf Culture
A new book by an acclaimed photographer features stunning portraits of surfers and those who gravitate to O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Pursuits: Ink Master Steven Lam
We talk to one of Honolulu’s most sought-after tattoo artists, Steven Lam, and peer into his studio Working Class Tattoo and career.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams
Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.
