Rihanna tells you to shine bright like a diamond. The Smiths say there is a light that never goes out. Ellie Goulding says, "Lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights … " We get it. Light is a powerful thing, especially inner light. Jewelry designer Jason Dow recognized this and created a line based on the concept. His Prakāśa…
The upcoming Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Hawaii Spring Soiree will be its 15th, but I only went for the first time last year … and was blown away. I go to a lot of nonprofit events during the year, and they all set themselves apart, but this one was not what I expected.For starters, it’s semi-formal, so many people…
Is a 3-year-old too young to watch a movie in the theatre? Probably.But this was a big deal for me. See, the first movie I remember seeing in a theatre was “Star Wars.” I was waaay too young to watch it, but it changed my life. Broke open my imagination like a piñata. Made me the pop-culture obsessed, man-child I…
Me, Patrick, and a random guy sitting with us at the bar.My cousin Patrick Chu is in town, just in time to celebrate the day that he was born. Yes, as with all good Irish families, he was named after St. Patrick since he popped out on March 17 (my Aunty Irma never made it to her own baby shower…
Seafoam Green’s upcycled leather pouches, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Is there room for another nabe/hotpot spot in town? There are several, just in a five-mile radius in metro Honolulu. The latest is Nabeya Maido in Market City Shopping Center, which opened in December. I wouldn’t normally go, but radio guy Devon Nekoba asked me to check it out because his brother-in-law owns it. (No disclosure here; we paid full…
Fergie got it just right in 2006. Well, almost. 1 – According to the Girl Scout rules, the dancers are too old to be brownies. 2 – Oompa loompas are supposed to have golden hair. In 2014, there's another -icious that guarantees to be tasty, tasty. Localicious Hawaii just launched this weekend, offering you a tasty way to help raise…
Blazing fast, free Wi-Fi has come to Our Kaka‘ako, as Kamehameha Schools Tuesday announced the creation of a huge, public Wi-Fi network that spans a nine-block area bounded by Ala Moana Boulevard and South, Halekauwila and Cooke streets. The newly activated system — one of the nation’s fastest and robust public Wi-Fi networks — launched March 1 and is accessible…
The “farm to table” movement has been a bit of a trend in more metropolitan cities like Honolulu, but in many parts of the state, that kind of eating is a way of life. On Hawaii Island, where most of the island is used for producing food, it’s natural to see items from less than 100 miles away (maybe even…
Hawaii’s kendama battlers converged in Our Kaka‘ako Saturday for the World Kendama-Rama, competing for prizes in four categories (beginner 10 and under, beginner 11 and up, intermediate and advanced). Leading the event were some of the country’s kendama elite, including Sweets pros Matt Sweets Jorgenson, Max Norcross and Nui Wong.Here was the final battle in the advanced category, with a…
Selena Moshell, a dancer and social media captain for “The Lion King,” has been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and stories with Nonstop Honolulu during the Broadway show’s run at Blaisdell Concert Hall through March 9.Here are her photos and video of their latest Hawaii adventure — learning hula from Kumu Hula Snowbird Bento of the Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei…
My role models came from the movies. I grew up your typical ’80s child of divorce with a healthy distrust of adults. So I turned to the movies to meet the people I wanted to be. Han Solo. Indiana Jones. Axel Foley. Ferris Bueller. I dreamed big.I remember seeing a film I was definitely too young to watch. The movie…
At the Helping Heroes Hawaii Golf Tournament, held Saturday at Turtle Bay Resort, golfers played alongside a mix of professional athletes and business leaders for a great cause, Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. This organization was created to raise awareness and funds to build or modify the homes of wounded military veterans so the homes are handicap accessible.Jared Allen,…
French filmmaker Luc Besson has created a new genre of film in recent years with his production company EuroCorp. I call it the old white guy kicks ass in France genre. In the past few years we’ve seen Liam Neeson (“Taken” and “Taken 2”), John Travolta (“From Paris with Love”) and Robert De Niro (“The Family”) all take on the…
The Groove Hawaii, a new amusement park in Kaka`ako, opens Saturday, Feb. 22, but I had a chance to check out the Go-Karts earlier this week. I was super excited about racing the gas-powered Go-Karts that can reach speeds of up to 60 mph because I love speed. Whether it’s in a car, jet ski or any other kind of…
Jewelry designer Sheri Kira would have made Michael Jackson proud. Her new line, dubbed the Rebel Collection, screams, "I’m bad." And it makes bad look good with strong statement pieces, chunky rings and chain-link bracelets. Kira, a 30-year-old Mililani native, began designing jewelry as a hobby, creating unique pieces for herself and for close friends. By coincidence, Kira means "sparkle,…
Selena Moshell, a dancer and social media captain for “The Lion King,” has been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and stories with Nonstop Honolulu during the Broadway show’s run at Blaisdell Concert Hall through March 9. Here’s her latest posts.By Selena MoshellPost #3I am always hungry. I know, you see the show and think about how dancers probably just never eat, ut…
POW WOW Hawaii 2014: Day 4Here’s a roundup of all our POW! WOW! Hawaii 2014 coverage, from the daily progress of the amazing mural paintings in Kakaako to this year’s events, parties and art shows:First, here’s a collection of video interviews with POW! WOW! Hawaii founder Jasper Wong, and POW! WOW! artists Solomon Enos, Roxy & Matt Ortiz (Wooden Wave)…
We thought we’d share these cool shots and video that a handmade drone, built by Kristopher Schlund, captured at the University of Hawaii’s Les Murakami Stadium on Saturday night, as the UH Rainbow Warrior baseball team battled Oregon in the Outrigger Opening Series.Here’s the video: Photos courtesy of Kristopher Schlund from his Flickr page
Neiman Marcus kicked off Spring 2014 with a fashion and beauty preview in its Ala Moana store. Here’s a video of their fashion show with the hot looks for spring, which you’ll be seeing on men and women.What you should look for this season:Artistic printsPinks and pink lipsSummer booties (strappy and/or open-toe boots)Cropped tops and bottomsWhite with black, white on…
By Kate GreennagelSpecial to NonstopPhotos by Tracy ChanFans of local music have really been looking forward to blues/rock band Kings of Spade’s second, self-titled album. With production complete, the rock quartet, which has opened for Bon Jovi, Daughtry, Everclear and the Deftones, will officially release their sophomore album at a special Motown Valentine’s Day show at The Republik. At this…
When you go to a ramen restaurant, you usually have one or two alcoholic choices: usually it’s beer, or beer. But what about non-beer drinkers like me? Wines are probably not on the menu because ramen — and the variety of broths — tends to be difficult to pair perfectly.Until now.Agu Ramen, the new ramen place on Isenberg St., challenged…
I won’t be buying a ticket for this movie. Nope, not even for a dollar.The 2014 edition of the 1987 cult classic “Robocop” is dull, plodding and completely lacking the satirical bite of the original. Helmed by Brazilian director Jose Padilha, this remake is very similar in tone to his overrated “Elite Squad” movies, taking itself way too seriously and…
