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Manaola shines with dual collection

You’ve heard of dinner theater, well, last night Manaola showcased two collections during a VIP dinner and fashion experience at Honolulu Design Center. The first collection featuring contemporary aloha wear incorporated Manaola’s signature ‘ohe kāpala’ hand-stamped, wood technique with patterns…

Preview: “Acoustic Soul Fusion” at Stage

Honolulu has seen a huge surge in promoting appreciation of the arts in recent years, from music to photography and painting, and yes, to food. Stage Restaurant was an early pioneer in merging those art forms, but lately they’ve been…

Canvas of a Different Nature shines

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…

Did this: Beyond Wicked at Stage

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…

Party pics: Fabric: Christmas Eve Edition

Element Group held the Christmas Eve edition of their new party, Fabric, at the Honolulu Design Center’s Amuse Wine Bar and Cupola Theatre Saturday night, with a crowd of party people turning out in festive holiday gear to drink and…

A movement: First Lady launch

A full house of female musicians, entrepreneurs and artists came to the Honolulu Design Center this past Thursday to celebrate First Lady the Movement, a female empowerment organization that started in 2008.Founder Donna Mae Rizando started the creative collective after she…