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Keiki Corner: ‘Ohana Word Search

Honolulu Family Team,

Getty Images ‘Ohana Word Search  In Hawai‘i, we embrace our lives with our extended ‘ohana. This includes not only our actual family, but also our friends, teachers and others who are part of our close-knit communities. Find 20 words relating to…

Party Planning Guide: A Circus-Themed Bash!

Christine Labrador,

Photos by: Christine Labrador PARTY DECOR Ticket Mastah Admission tickets (available at Party City) can be turned into fun party decorations! Tape or glue both ends of five (attached) ticket stubs to make the shape of a kids' bracelet. Make a second bracelet with five more ticket stubs;…

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Your guide to Comic Con Honolulu 2016

Eric Baranda,

Didn’t we just have another convention? Well, you can never have too much of a good thing, can you? While some fans in the local geek community may be feeling the burnout, I welcome our new convention overlords. I’d rather…

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Pokemon Go quickstart guide

Grant Shindo,

The much anticipated Pokemon Go just released to both iPhone and Android users today — and we’re already level 7. Here’s the ultimate guide to getting you started and on your way to becoming a Pokemon Master. iOS download (iTunes…

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50th State Fair 2016

Eric Baranda,

My first job was at the 50th State Fair, over twenty years ago. The summer before my sophomore year in high school was spent working as a carnie. Actually more of a glorified balloon inflator and games operator. My first…

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Anime Matsuri Hawaii gets underway

Eric Baranda,

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Party pics: GamerExpo 2015

Eric Baranda,

The show must go on for GamerExpo 2015. After a last-minute venue and date change, the GamerExpo 2015 moved to this past Sunday at Ala Moana Hotel. It featured a cosplay contest with cash prizes, vendors and appearances by professional…

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Guide to Comic Con Honolulu

Eric Baranda,

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out. Only instead of something terrible, it’s actually something great that’s coming. What I heard rippling through the universe was the sound of local geeks…

Party pics: Gamers Ball

Eric Baranda,

On The Spot Improv held a video game-themed fundraiser Saturday night at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Attendees were encouraged to cosplay as their favorite character. PS3, Wii, and XBOX360 consoles were available for play throughout the night. The party…

Party pics: Vino & Vegas

Eric Baranda,

The Filipino Chamber of Commerce brought games and fun to The Villa Saturday for its Vino & Vegas fundraiser. The theme was the Roaring ’20s, with men dressed in zoot suits and women as flappers. Wine tasting was available throughout…