Hawaiian Artistry Takes Center Stage in Compelling New Exhibit
Get an artists’-eye view of Native Hawaiian arts and culture at Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit, on display through October 29, 2023.
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Celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi by Helping Honolulu Fix Its Street Signs
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts launched its “Word on the Street” campaign to identify street signs that should be updated with proper Hawaiian spelling, in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month.
The History of Uluhaimalama, Queen Lili‘uokalani’s Garden
Created as a site of beauty, it helped soothe the queen through her imprisonment and even became a way to sneak in information; and was destroyed as a symbol of love for Hawai‘i’s last monarch.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Celebrating Two Kings on Kamehameha Day
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1936.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: One Warrior’s Journey to Save the Hawaiian Language
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1996.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sailing to the Islands in 1921
Life on a steamship headed to Hawai‘i in 1921, from our files.
The History of Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Poi Dogs of Old Polynesia
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1930s, from our files.
‘Ai Love Nalo Wants to Feed Us a Week at a Time
Hard-hit by the pandemic, the Windward O‘ahu vegan restaurant kept cooking its best meals, then started delivering them.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 4–11, 2020
Make like a (free) tree, let your photo cheer on the Warriors at Aloha Stadium, watch a hula festival and get tickets to Hawai‘i’s biggest film festival.
Get Hawaiian food at Oahu Grill in Kaimuki
Wow, laulau! Now that Oahu Grill is open in Kaimuki, East Honolulu residents have two reasons to be happy that they don't have to make a special trip to Kalihi or a long trek to Kaneohe to get good Hawaiian food…
Our Top 5: Ultimate poke bowls
Think poke bowls are for wimps? Think again. There’s a whole big genre out there that goes way beyond fish and limu over rice. If you’re looking for over-the-top bowls, that’s what we’ve got: Our top 5 ultimate poke bowls. What…
Pacific Ink and Art Expo 2015: Friday
This year’s Pacific Ink and Art Expo got underway Friday at Blaisdell Exposition Hall, featuring tattoo artists from around the world. The Expo continues through the weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon-11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, noon-7 p.m.…
The 2015 Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards
Photo by Ricky Li The stars came out to shine last night at the 38th annual Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards, held again at the Hawaii Convention Center. The big highlight of the night was longtime singer and kumu hula Keali’i…
Party pics: Vertical Junkies 20/20 Reunion
Vertical Junkies brought back the days of the late-’90s and early-2000s’ hip-hop, rap, reggae and Top 40 at Tsukiji’s on Saturday night. The event was a celebration of 20 years in the entertainment industry for everyone invited. Special guest included…
Project Kuleana gears up for second installment
Artists taking selfies during the Project Kuleana 2 shoot Have you heard the word kuleana before? Literally translated from Hawaiian to English, in its most simple form, it means “right” or “responsibility.” Project Kuleana is a statewide musical project created…
Quick bite: Highway Inn Kaka’ako
Growing up in Waipahu, certain places remind us of our childhood and the joys of spending time with ohana. Landmarks like the sugar mill, Arakawa General Store, Waipahu Bicycle and Highway Inn transports us back to the simpler times. Many…
So glad Clooney didn’t bus’ Pidgin
I was a little surprised “The Descendants” won Best Motion Picture in the drama category in Sunday’s 69th annual Golden Globes.The movie, based on the novel written by Kaui Hart Hemmings, beat out “Hugo,” “The Ides of March,” “The Help,”…
Did this: Visiting Heeia fishpond
When I first visited the fishpond in Heeia years ago, I couldn’t believe the work ahead.The hundreds-years-old fishpond located in Kaneohe was overgrown with mangrove, an introduced plant whose roots grow into the wall and loosen the rocks and corals.…
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