Teams from Kamehameha, Punahou, Roosevelt and Waipahu schools gathered Sunday at the State Capitol for Children and Youth Day to participate in graffiti battle sponsored by John “Prime” Hina and 808 Urban.The teams had four hours to complete their murals, which had to draw inspiration from a poem titled “Bully” by Youth Speaks Hawaii slam poet Noa Helela.Kamehameha and Punahou…
Pow Wow supporters, celebrities and artists came out to the first Pow Wow Fundraiser Gala at the warehouse at 683 Auahi St. for a gala unlike any Kakaako has ever seen before on Saturday night. From food stations and a bar staffed by some of Honolulu’s talented gourmet chefs and mixologists to the warehouse itself, decorated all in white and…
“Home of the Brave,” a graphic novel created by local duo—writer, Spencer Toyama (@spencertoyama), and designer and illustrator, Jon Lewis (@umiworkshop), illustrates the plight of a young female child trafficked in a third-world America. With more than two years in the making, Toyama and Lewis combined their intellect and talents to create a 30-page preview of what they hope to…
A day before Thursday’s opening of their Honolulu engagement, the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam” gathered for a Hawaiian blessing of the show. Soon after, the backstage area was a bustle as everyone got ready for a complete dress rehearsal, complete with staging changes for some of the acts that were just added earlier that day.As the…
Historic home with Staub touches
No, that title isn’t what you think! Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? I do, and the older I get, the more things start connecting in the most amazing ways — just as the new Cirque show, Quidam, encourages you to note the various strangers passing in your life for the impact they may have on it.Such…
As usual, there were lots of fun things to indulge in at Friday’s Eat the Street, themed as a cheese and sausage affair. This time, we focused on two newbies in attendance, Kiawe Pizza and Wamos Cookies, headed up by none other than Wally Amos of Famous Amos cookies fame. Here’s a quick look at the offerings of these newcomers:Kiawe…
Well I certainly wasn’t expecting that.Because trailers these days give practically everything away, I thought I had “Looper” all figured out. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a looper, an assassin in the year 2044, whose job is to kill people sent from 30 years in the future and dispose of their bodies. When Bruce Willis appears as his next assignment, he learns…
History Remixed: Local teacher becomes YouTube sensation.
One of the YWCA of Oahu’s biggest events is next week: Downtown Decadence – Persimmon & Posh. This year promises to be more fabulous than ever, with endless racks of glamorous dresses — many designer labels, and many with the tags still on — starting at $20. Even if you’re not there to shop, you can enjoy pupus from Cafe…
The Circus of the Sun — Cirque du Soleil — returns to Honolulu on Oct. 4 with the third show to visit our island. Quidam is a Cirque classic, having premiered in Montreal in 1996, and toured on five continents. In 2010, the show started touring North America.This particular show is slightly different from other Cirque productions, as it uses…
The Nonstop crew mobilized for Sunday’s “Hawaii Five-0” premiere at Sunset on the Beach, with Melissa Chang, Tracy Chan, Dallas Nagata White and Ed White on and around the red carpet to bring you shots of the scene and celebrities. Some of the big names in attendance: President of CBS Entertainment Nina Tassler, “Hawaii Five-0” Executive Producers Peter Lenkov and…
Mazie Hirono’s campaign thinks we don’t remember what happened.
I’m always intrigued with people who reinvent themselves, especially to follow their dreams. Such is the case with Maida Montemayor, who owns the über-fashionable Collins & 8th (@Collinsand8th) boutique at the bottom of Pensacola Street. She had a lifelong interest in fashion and a goal of owning her own boutique, but like many kids, also aspired to be like her mom. She…
Sustainability remains the big buzz word when it comes to food, but for local farmers, it’s always been a way of life. Quietly tucked away at the base of the Ko’olau mountains in He’eia are the kalo patches of Papahana Kuaola.An offshoot of native plant specialists Hui Kū Maoli Ola, Papahana Kuaola is a nonprofit organization with a focus on…
This is the 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century exclusive web video from HONOLULU Magazine.
Here are HONOLULU Magazine’s 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century.
If you know the Big Island, you know Allen Hess (@ChefAllenHess) as a longtime chef there who had been at Merriman’s before owning his namesake Waimea restaurant, Allen’s Table. He recently joined the Mauna Lani Bay & Bungalows as the Chef de Cuisine of the Canoe House, and has put some of his signature touches on the menu.The Neighbor Islands,…
Our newest Nonstop Tech Podcast entitled “Getting Ready For iOS 6”, produced by the Nonstop Tech team. This episode will be your resource for getting ready for the new iPhone 5. We talk about backups, clearing out your phone, selling your old phone, and then reimporting your information. You will also be privy to our favorite picks and tricks, all…
Score The Sample Life What: Enjoy makeup freebies with Estée Lauder’s Insider Club card. Pick one up at any Macy’s Estée Lauder counter (it’s free) and flash it during special events to score serious samples. Up first, “Beauty Scene,” where you can pocket deluxe samples of Lash Primer Plus and a Pure Color Kajal Eyeliner Duo or High Gloss. When:…
By now, you’ve seen the viral music video by PSY, the K-Pop star who created a catchy Korean rap and an even catchier dance. There’s a ton of parodies out there, not to mention it’s so huge that PSY was featured on The Ellen Degeneres Show and MTV’s Video Music Awards. But do you know how to do the dance?I…
Photo by Ed Morita edmorita@me.comAfter four days of one fabulous food event after another, what better way to close out the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival than on the beach at Aulani?Once again, attendees got to taste dishes from an amazing group of chefs, which included Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, Marcel Vigneron, Susan Spicer, Mourad Lahlou and Seamus Mullen. The…
Ala Moana Center played host to Fashion’s Night Out 2012, which kicked off Thursday night and featured fashion shows from Louis Vuitton, Old Navy and Neiman Marcus. Guests were invited to in-store events to shop at exclusive sales, indulge in hors d’oeuvres and champagne, and get a sneak peek at the Fall 2012 collections. Like last year, I produced and…
A “curious and unusual” collaboration
