The Hawaiian carol, “Christmas Luau,” is a classic song in heavy rotation during the holiday season in Hawaii. It was written and composed by Leonard Hawk, who also wrote other iconic songs like “May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii.” Here is a video of “Christmas Luau” below performed by Pure Heart.
Christmas is coming in hot like a yule log rolling down Haleakala. If you haven’t made dinner plans yet then check out this list of restaurants that are still taking reservations. As far as your last-minute Christmas shopping though, you’re on your own. Hawaii Island Rays on the Bay Enjoy a prix fixe Christmas dinner
Bring a taste of the Islands to your holiday-themed pauhana (happy hour) with this recipe from Tommy Bahama Waikiki. This martini packs a punch with equal parts whiskey and rum so don’t get too festive if you’re drinking these at a work function. Tommy Bahama’s Coconut Eggnog Martini 1 part Jim Beam 1 part Cruzan Coconut Rum 2
The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons will wrap up competition today crowning an event winner, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champion and a World champion. Brazil’s Adriano De Souza is in contention to win his first WSL world title today.Photo courtesy of WSL/Cestari 1. Shuttle there from Turtle Bay Parking on Kamehameha
Whether it’s a holiday classic with a Hawaiian spin or an original Christmas song from Hawaii, these jams will get you feeling hauoli (jolly) during the season. 1. “Christmas Luau” Performed by Pure Heart The Hawaiian, harmonizing trio of Na Leo sings this song in Hawaiian. This is such a fun song for
When a kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) attends a luau that is geared towards visitors we usually come with high expectations. For the most part, it’s because we’ve been to Hawaiian feasts where the food is home cooked by loved ones and we’re celebrating a birth, marriage, graduation or retirement. It’s hard for any business to recreate genuine
Craft beer, sustainability and culture are brewed into an intoxicating experience on the fun and informative guided tour of the Maui Brewing Co. brewery in Kihei. Located on Lipoa Parkway in the new Maui Research and Technology Park, this brewing facility feels like a real-life adult-version of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” only you don’t
There is an olelo noeau (Hawaiian proverb) about education that says, “ma ka hana ka ike,” which means “to learn by doing.” You can experience this ancient wisdom firsthand this weekend on the east side of Oahu. To get this hands-on experience of Hawaiian culture, there is a community gathering at Paepae o Heeia on
You’ll really want to savor this one. Kona Brewing Co. recently launched their Lanai Series—limited-edition, small-batch beers that are brewed and available in Hawaii—with the Kona Coffee Stout. This Imperial Stout beer is made from freshly roasted, 100 percent pure Kona coffee. It’s a thick and dark craft beer with a hefty 8.8 percent ABV
The holding period for the 31st annual Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational kicked off its three-month holding period yesterday. This is arguably the most-prestigious surf contest in the world, and it is only held when the surf at Waimea Bay reaches 40-foot wave-face heights or bigger. Affectionately called, “The Eddie,” the
Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, the opening rounds of the Vans World Cup of Surfing kicked off at Sunset Beach. This is the second gem of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the most-coveted surf contest series in the world. There are two days left of competition for the World Cup and with a giant
These three parties on Black Friday will make you thankful you avoided the malls. Farmers’ Market Hawaii Black Farmers’ Market There are usually so many kids lining up for Black Friday at this streetwear boutique that the managers had to set a start time of 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. With music by Lower
