Disney certainly has its sports film recipe down. Take one charismatic leading man who needs a life lesson, blend with some likable underdogs, add in equal parts comedy, romance and heart and voila, you have an adequately serviceable, feel-good Disney…
Model Citizen features inspirational people in fashion, art and entertainment, who utilize their talents for the good of the community. Meet Model Citizen Moani Hara, Miss Hawaii USA 2014. She’ll be leaving soon for Baton Rouge, Louisiana to compete for…
The Na Hoku Hanohano All-Stars Concert at Hilton Hawaiian Village Saturday evening brought out hundreds of people for great music under the stars, food and fireworks. It’s part of the 4th Annual Mele Mei Celebration, a series of music and…
There’s still time to register a team for this year’s Honolulu Ekiden, a fun, lively event with teams (with two to six runners) competing in a marathon-length (26.2 miles) relay race. The event, set for Sunday, June 1, starts and…
For most, summer means a break from school, hitting the beaches or going on a trip. For me, it’s all about watching some kick-ass movies. The summer movie season is when studios release their blockbuster flicks where bigger is always…
An old British married couple travels to Paris in an attempt to keep the spark in their relationship. She bitches and moans about every little detail from the hotel room to which restaurant to eat at. He’s left blue balled…
This year’s Hawaii Food & Wine Festival lineup was announced Tuesday morning at a press conference at the Hawaii State Capitol, with several participating chefs and sponsors in attendance. The weeklong event, scheduled for Aug. 29 to Sept. 7, continues…
The UH Manoa fashion program celebrated its 48th anniversary Sunday night at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. Every year, I look forward to witnessing what could be a major diamond in the rough and possibly the next Ari…
Honolulu Night Market will Recharge on Saturday at a new location on Cooke Street (between Pohukaina and Auahi streets) from 6-11 p.m. With the former location now under construction as part of the Our Kaka‘ako development, the streetfest will shift…
The Hawaii International Spring Showcase begins today, and as usual, HIFF is offering a great mix of international cinema with an emphasis on Asian films. Most of the films will be shown at Dole Cannery theaters, but there also will…
Hey DC, why don’t you come on over and take some notes from the Marvel films? Because this is how it’s done. Growing up on comic books, you were either a Marvel or DC guy. Sure, it was possible to…
Another long-running TV show ends, and again fans are left disappointed. Can you say “major disappointment?” (of course, along with Ted and Robin hand salute). The popular CBS TV sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” ended its nine-season run this…
It’s that time every year, when anime fans congregate at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 10th annual Kawaii-Kon, a three-day convention celebrating everything anime/cosplay/manga/video gaming and more. The event, which runs from April 4-6, was our featured segment on…
Uno de 50’s new Jewels of the Mediterranean collection was highlighted last weekend during an in-store fashion show at Ala Moana Center. The wearable art jewelry collection includes pieces that are unique and pairs well with outfits for all seasons,…
The new Fresh Cafe, located in the old Indigo space in Chinatown, opened Wednesday for a media preview. The restaurant and the menu have been undergoing renovations since owner Tiffany Tanaka took it over last fall, and she hopes to…
The Moana Surfrider on Friday hosted Collections of Waikiki, a birthday celebration marking the 113th anniversary of the hotel. To celebrate, the hotel played backdrop to an informal fashion show, featuring clothing from select Waikiki boutiques. Hosted by Japanese television…
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…
London-based designer Vivienne Westwood celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Waikiki store on Thursday night. Guests were treated to champagne, live music and special gifts with purchase. Westwood, who has 19 stores worldwide, has only two boutiques in the Unites…
We were invited to experience the newest art installation at Honolulu Design Center’s Stage Restaurant along with a course dinner by returning executive chef Ron De Guzman. Titled, “Beyond Wicked,” a stunning collection of pieces from three prominent global artists…
Honolulu has been the epicenter of a progressive movement of fashion, style and dress. This movement is not limited to just young adults; the creative workforce has found a way to merge urban elements and business chic to create an…
On Saturday, Elite at the Trump International Hotel Waikiki relaunched, reinvigorating one of the city’s chicest monthly events. Attendees enjoyed music by DJs, and exotic drinks crafted by skilled mixologists. Here’s what I like about the Trump bar and restaurant:…
By Peter ChiapperinoSpecial to NonstopOver the weekend, I attended Wanderlust Oahu, a huge four-day yoga festival at Turtle Bay Resort with about 1,500 attendees. I’ve never tried yoga before, so I feared I would be outside my element. But Wanderlust…
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…
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…
