Last night was the opening night of Lani Misalucha’s new solo endeavor, produced by Roy Tokujo and Roberts Hawaii. You may know Misalucha from her TV show, “The Other Side of Vegas,” and from her performing in Las Vegas — most notably with the Society of Seven.Her new show is in the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, and it’s a…
Whether you’ve been to Eat The Street or not this year, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some of the people and food behind the trucks. I wandered the food truck rally on Friday to say hello to some of them before it got too busy … and before I got too full.If you aren’t…
When I heard Brad Bird was directing “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” I was apprehensive. The “Mission: Impossible” film series had produced three solid action movies, and I was looking forward to the fourth. But what would Bird — the director of three very good, albeit animated, films, “The Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles,” and “Ratatouille” — know about directing a…
“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” is bigger and bolder than its predecessor, just like a sequel should be. But it’s also one thing sequels usually aren’t — better. Much better.The original film introduced Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary sleuthing duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Despite solid performances by the two…
Photos by John HookIt’s been a good year for Showdown in Chinatown. In 2011, the local independent filmmaker showcase saw more Showdown graduates, people who have never written a script or picked up a video camera, get enthusiastic about the filmmaking process and win the competition. Even with all the big-budget films being shot in Hawaii this year, the little…
Christmas Wish List Two Front Teeth – Too lispy. Hula Hoop – Not so hip. Hippopotamus – Shipping and handling alone would sink you. And have you seen how prices have exploded for a partridge in a pear tree? With just 12 days left until Christmas finding a gift for your true love, or actually any man on your list,…
If you’re in a mad rush to finish your holiday shopping and need some gift ideas, the Nonstop Honolulu crew is here to help. Our theme this year: Gifts for foodies that are made, prepared or manufactured here in the islands. It’s a good way to support the local economy and choose unique, fun gifts for your friends and family….
Last month at Eat the Street Black Saturday, the Nonstop Honolulu tent was next to a retail booth called Wanko Wanko (pronounced wahn-ko wahn-ko), selling scarves made from recycled T-shirts. Um, what? No kidding, these things actually looked pretty good.Well, the movement to be green and recycle is big, and people are always looking for innovative ways to create a…
I’ve never been a big New Year’s Eve guy. My family always felt it was important to bring in the New Year together, so my New Year’s Eves usually consist of dinner at home, followed by watching Korean end-of-the-year award ceremonies on TV, then switching to Dick Clark at 11:55 p.m. to watch the ball drop at Times Square. The…
That time of year has rolled around again: Christmas lights are illuminating the city, and people from all over the island are flocking to metro Honolulu to take it all in.One of the easiest ways to see everything is on the AlohaBus, which is the newest means of transportation to the lights. The double-decker, hop-on/hop-off bus started running in April,…
I got the call at 5 a.m. yesterday: “Can you be a judge at our gingerbread contest?” A judge at Easter Seals Hawaii’s Gingerbread Festival had dropped out, and they needed someone to take their place. What is this Gingerbread Festival?Turns out, it was Easter Seals’ 12th annual fundraising event, which is a perfect way to kick off the holidays…
Past meets present in the Cooke home
Sole-ful Shopping What: You'll want to go the extra mile when your new TOMS get an on-site makeover from one of eight local artists such as Solomon Enos, Jon Murakami, and Jamie Allen. As usual, for every purchase, TOMS will donate shoes to a child in a developing country. When: Today, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Whole Foods Market,…
Taimane Gardner and Jason Tom headlined a great night of performances up in the rafters of Fresh Cafe at December’s First Thursday “No Rules” Slam.With the warehouse space still showing remnants of the previous month’s art exhibit, First Thursday featured a unique configuration with the poets and musicians having to perform on scaffolding up on the deck above the bar….
The HONOLULU Magazine staff stopped by the Heeia Fishpond in Kaneohe, Hawaii to lend a helping hand and learn a bit more about Paepae o Heeia’s restoration project.
Christmas isn’t just for humans.If you’re looking for a gift for your pooch — or your dog-owning friend — consider a local-style kimono or yukata from Hawaii-based Inu Inu Hawaii, an Asian-inspired dog apparel and accessories line created by Sasha Dominy.She will be one of hundreds of vendors at the 25th annual Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, happening today through Sunday…
Thanksgiving? So yesterday. Nonstop hit the road right after dinner to capture scenes from the Black Friday shopping frenzy around town.Pre-midnight rush at Walmart Pearl Highlands (By Ed Morita)?hd=1The scene at Toys R Us (By Ed Morita)…And at Macy’s Pearlridge… (By Melissa Chang)…Now for Macy’s Ala Moana… (By Tracy Chan)And finally, Walmart Keeaumoku (By Jerome Koehler)Photos: Scenes from around Honolulu…
Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, the Muppets were a huge part of my childhood. “The Muppet Show” was like a kiddy version of “Saturday Night Live,” a variety show with comedy and celebrity guests. The Muppets then went on to star in feature films starting with “The Muppet Movie” in 1979 and ending with “Muppets from Space” in…
Chicken tikka masala, vegetable curry, spicy eggplant: Exotic flavors of India make their debut at Eat the Street, courtesy of Kailua’s India Cafe. And just in case you’re still full from tomorrow’s Thanksgiving feasting, in keeping with this month’s ETS pupu party theme, India Cafe will have a $5 chicken curry bowl in addition to its lineup of plates.But don’t…
Who would have thought that a big-time rocker like Sammy Hagar would be preaching the “buy local” philosophy in Hawaii? He not only talks the talk, he walks the walk.Hagar — best known as one of the lead singers for Van Halen and now, his band Chickenfoot — has launched Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a spirit made to his specifications. This…
It’s cold in Wisconsin.I’m talking 30-degrees-in-the sun cold. And it’s not even winter yet.People in Madison, the state capital, are walking around in T-shirts and sweatshirts. Not me. I’ve got at least three layers on, two of which are made from wool, and tights under my jeans.And I’m still cold.But the near-freezing temperatures hasn’t stopped me from venturing around this…
On November 6th, the winners for the 28th Annual Hale Aina Awards were announced at the Royal Hawaiian’s Monarch Ballroom, with a reception in the hotel’s Coconut Grove.
Waikiki’s newest development starts sales
