ALL ISLANDS Hawaii International Film Festival 11/8–11/18 Cinemaniacs will heart this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), showcasing the best movies, documentaries and short films made in Asia, the Pacific islands and Hawaiʻi. If you want to show your support and reap some benefits, consider becoming a HIFF member, which comes with nice perks, such […]
From now through January 2019, the Honolulu Museum of Art has unique artifacts and relics on display that represent a unique time in Hawaii’s history as it was increasing its international relations and cementing a place in the modern world. The exhibition also portrays how Hawaii royalty was willing to mix their indigenous traditions, fashion
In my small apartment, my ukulele does not have a stand. It’s a traveler. A vagabond of sorts. From the couch to the lanai (porch), from my bed to the breakfast nook, this mahogany noisemaker makes its way to all sectors of my humble studio. The little wooden instrument serves as the perfect momentary distraction
It’s that time of year again, when families and friends don their spookiest costumes and take to the town. If you don’t know where to go this year, check out our top Halloween picks, which range from rock concerts to art shows and more. OAHU Oct. 26 Art after DarkA monthly
Regardless of skill level, the waves in Hawaii have a way of humbling and enticing visiting surfers. And whether it’s the gnarly surf instructor, or the kids who will surf better than you ever will, surfing in Hawaii, and the memories you make from it, comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. 1. The sweet
Earlier this month, the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows started a yearlong renovation and has closed its doors to guests. In May, it was revealed that the resort will be operated by luxury brand Auberge Resorts and plans were made for the extensive $100 million redesign. The resort, which opened in 1983, is scheduled
After being closed for 134 days, most of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopened on Sept. 22, marking a miraculous comeback from months of eruptions, seismic activity and lava flows at Kilauea. And although the visitor center, which is the first building you see when you enter the park, looks nearly the same as it did
The Queen Kapiolani Hotel’s lobby, with its new open-air design, is just one of many changes at the hotel, which began a $35 million renovation project late last year. Originally opened in 1967, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel has always been known for its large art collection and excellent brunch, attracting as many locals as it
I glance at my hastily scribbled directions and drive back down the road I came from. I was told there’s a manapua man in Pearl City, Oʻahu, but without a proper address, all I can surmise is that he’s on the corner of Moanalua Road and Hoʻolauleʻa Street, under a bridge. After taking a few
It’s undeniable that the destruction and loss of homes caused by Kilauea’s most recent eruption is tragic. However, as the lava has stopped flowing, we’re beginning to see another side of this inevitable force of nature, the side of creation. Aside from the tiny peninsula and miles of land created by this flow, a new
I’m 15 feet underwater, eye to eye with one of the largest sea turtles I’ve ever seen, just a few miles off the golden coast of Waikiki. Out of breath, I reluctantly turn away from the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) and swim up for air. The moment is so serene, and a polar opposite
As the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park gets ready to allow public access on September 22, a sad bit of information has been released by the park’s spokeswoman, Alexis Brooks. According to Brooks, the Jaggar Museum, which housed geological and cultural exhibits focused on the study of volcanoes, as well as the Hawaiian culture surrounding it,
