From left: Mixed media artist Julia Sorensen; urban street artist Beethoven; 808 Urban founder John “Prime” Hina; fine art photographer Andrew McHowell; and urban street artist Jesse. “In this world of constant texting and having our faces frozen to digital…
In a collaboration with the Pow Wow School of Art, 808 Urban and the Estria Foundation, about 15 students from local schools got the historic chance to paint and draw colorful artwork on the hatch covers of the Hokulea, Hawaii’s…
Check out this inspiring video documenting the creation of a commissioned community mural project at Disney’s Aulani Resort. Some 17 high school students and six mentor artists from the arts organization, 808 Urban, worked together on the expansive project, which…
We hit the happening spots for April’s First Friday, including Ong King’s seventh anniversary celebration, Downbeat Lounge, The Loading Zone, the Chinatown/Mendonca Courtyard and the busy streets of Chinatown.Photos by Tracy Chan and Eric Baranda. First Friday April 2013 ◄…
Honolulu’s Yelp staff threw another crazy fun Yelp Elite party on Wednesday evening at the CoXist Studio in Kakaako, where invitees got to enjoy free bites by Boom Musubi, Watcha Fillin, Pop Pop Donuts and Paul’s Poppers, plus drinks at…
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,…
Auahi Street hosted a mini block party Thursday night as a benefit for 808 Urban, with friends, students and fans of founder and creative powerhouse John “Prime” Hina’s work (“Water Writes” mural at Honolulu Community College, the Warriors mural by…
Last year, Trilogy, thrown by Freelance Clothing’s Duke & Kiki King, the folks that brought you APEX, plus the local urban dance scene, was a big success, and this year they’re doing it again with DJs Une and Revise, the…
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Graffiti artists Estria Miyashiro and John “Prime” Hina of 808 Urban began working on a new mural Friday near the former Pipeline Cafe; I dropped in to check out their progress on Monday afternoon. The mural is in conjunction with…
The weekend started off with me looking at my schedule and being amazed that I was actually going to try and do all that. Does this happen a lot, you may ask? Well, yes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an…
A small crowd of family and friends came to Fresh Cafe Saturday evening to support and congratulate graffiti artist John Prime, leader of 808 Urban, on his new art show. The installation consists of a number of gorgeous aerosol murals…
This month, Eat the Street featured live art by two renowned street artists Estria Miyashiro, founder of the Estria International Graffiti Battle and John “Prime” Hina of 808 Urban.Many people lingered to watch the progress of the two artists. As…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
Kats Sushi is the only place you can find made-to-order AYCE sushi that’s not on a buffet table.
Lesson from this classic post: If TSA asks what’s in the little bags in your suitcase, don’t say “crack seed.”
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
Many bakers may chose to go a step further and work through the night finishing their day when the rest of the world is just waking up.
