How to buy an ukulele from Hawaii

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 01:49 PM A HAWAII Magazine reader asked us for some advice on purchasing Hawaii’s iconic instrument. We reveal how to find a great ukulele whether you’re buying here in person, searching online or looking for a “made in Hawaii” instrument.  More

Hawaii’s Saint Damien inspires art, artists and aloha shirts

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Oct 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM As Saint Damien's relic tours Hawaii this week, many Hawaii artists are honoring the Islands' newly canonized saint through their works of art.   More

“Best of Hawaii” 2009: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop

posted by: Derek Paiva and Kathryn Drury Wagner on Wed Sep 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM HAWAII Magazine's annual "Best of Hawaii" issue is out—full of reader and editor insights on the best of everything in the Islands. Here's another sample of what you'll find in it: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop.  More

This weekend's Made in Hawaii Festival all about homegrown stuff

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Aug 20, 2009 at 02:01 PM The Made in Hawaii Festival is all about anything and everything that's really from the Islands. Looking for the best in Hawaii-made food, ceramics, art, clothing, soap and more … all in one place? Start here this weekend.  More

Ala Moana Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with deals, giveaways, events

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Aug 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM Hawaii's largest shopping mall begins celebrating its 50th anniversary tonight with special events, exhibits, entertainment and two-and-a-half weeks of deals and special promotions.  More

Will Waikiki's International Market Place be razed, renovated or left as is?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu May 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Patricia Renze is concerned about the status of development plans for the International Market Place in Waikiki. We get the scoop on what's happening to the landmark shopping district.  More

Getting a read on this weekend's Hawaii Book & Music Festival

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri May 15, 2009 at 09:21 AM If you're on Oahu, consider your summer reading list and backyard barbecue soundtrack complete. The Hawaii Book & Music Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday in Honolulu.   More

Win Jack Johnson’s guitar, Kokua Festival stuff at charity auction

posted by: Sherie Char on Wed Apr 22, 2009 at 04:50 PM Jack Johnson’s Kokua Festival takes a break this year, but his nonprofit environmental group—the Kokua Hawaii Foundation—launches its inaugural benefit auction. Among the items? A limited edition Kokua Festival poster collection and Johnson’s autographed guitar.  More

Take a tour through Lahaina’s historic trail on Maui

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Feb 27, 2009 at 07:06 AM Ever wondered what it was like when Lahaina was the royal capital of the Hawaiian kingdom? Take a stroll down Lahaina's historic trail to find out. Here's a glimpse of what you'll see on the tour.   More

Recipes, story of Maui-grown lavender highlight fragrant new book

posted by: Sherie Char on Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 03:00 PM Watermark Publishing's new lavender book, The Maui Book of Lavender, features more than 35 recipes, including how to make lavender-lilikoi chicken.  More