Merrie Monarch Festival co-founder, kumu hula George Naope dies

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Oct 26, 2009 at 04:51 PM Hawaii's annual Merrie Monarch Festival will never be the same. Kumu hula George Naope, one of the hula festival's founders, passed away today in Hilo. He was 81.  More

Pass the poi, Mr. President. Obama hosting first-ever White House luau

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM The annual White House Congressional picnic is getting a Hawaii-style redux this year. In a nod to his first home state, President Barack Obama is hosting a luau on the South Lawn with real Island cuisine, hula and, uh, a Samoan fire-knife dancer pyramid. Updated: Now with chef Alan Wong's shopping list!  More

Where to buy Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch hula festival posters

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed May 06, 2009 at 02:18 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Edd Kogan asks where he can buy the official Merrie Monarch Festival posters. We point him to the website of the artist behind the posters.  More

Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch hula festival names winners

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 02:52 PM The 46th Merrie Monarch Festival has named its winners. In the end Ke Kai O Kahiki walked away with the big prize of top hula halau.  More

Merrie Monarch Festival begins tonight. Watch it online.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 08:04 AM The 46th annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off tonight. For many hula halau, the festival is their Super Bowl. And you can watch it all online.  More

Hula: Not just a tourist show

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 08:15 AM Ever watch hula at a resort or luau? Here's why it's more than just a tourist show.   More

Aloha Festivals finalizing dates, events for 2009

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 10, 2009 at 01:33 PM Planning her annual trip to the Islands, HAWAII Magazine reader Carol Larson e-mailed us to ask when Oahu's Aloha Festivals would be held in 2009. We've got this year's list of events right here.   More

Doing a Hawaii-themed luau away from Hawaii

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Jan 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Iris Heiser e-mailed us searching for places to find supplies for her daughter's Hawaii-themed birthday luau. Check out these six sites.  More

Big Island celebrates Hawaiian culture

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 10:42 AM On the Big Island of Hawaii this week? Check out the third annual Moku O Keawe International Festival, which starts tomorrow night.   More

Waikiki hula conference back for second year

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 07:41 AM Hula enthusiasts from around the world will gather next week for the second annual International Waikiki Hula Conference, Nov. 13 to 15.   More