Hawaii-born lead vocalist Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls returns to Oahu for “The Doll Domination Tour” at the Neal Blaisdell Arena this summer. Scherzinger, who is of Hawaiian, Filipino and Russian descent, was born in Honolulu, but moved with her family to Louisville, Ky., when she was six years old. Now, the 30-year-old singer […]
Ever watch hula at a resort or luau? It’s more than just a show. It is a perpetuation of Hawaiian culture passed down through generations. It’s a way of belonging. A way of life. For the May/June 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, I spent a few days on Kauai with the women of halau Na
Part-time Hawaii resident and full-time Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder will end a solo summer tour in one of his favorite places in the world: Hawaii. Vedder will wrap up an 14-date United States east coast tour of small theatres with a trio of concerts as far west as one can go in the U.S.
Our readers love Hawaii. So we weren’t surprised when they quickly began sending us extraordinary photos of the Islands for our HawaiiMagazine.com Reader Photo of the Week contest. We didn’t promise any prizes. All we offered was a chance that their favorite photo taken in Hawaii would become one of our favorite photos taken in
Spring is here. No better time for some great art-house cinema. The Hawaii International Film Festival’s Spring Showcase will feature 23 films from more than 10 countries. The event runs from April 3-9. Unlike the two-week festival in October, the Spring Showcase offers far fewer films—2008’s HIFF had over 100 films—but the eclectic spirit that
Pop star Rihanna arrived clandestinely in Hawaii yesterday, reportedly for some vacation time and to record tracks for her next album. Apparently eluding notice from the frenetic paparazzi corps permanently camped at Los Angeles International Airport, Rihanna was photographed by fellow travelers as she arrived in Honolulu looking relaxed and happy. Rihanna, 21, smiled and
The thought of waking up early on a Sunday and heading to the quaint Oahu north shore town of Haleiwa generally holds serious appeal only for surfers and beachgoers. Starting this weekend, you can add fresh produce devotees to the mix. The Haleiwa Farmers’ Market is set to debut this Sunday morning, April 5, at
As the Outrigger Reef on the Beach completes its $110 million renovation, it opened its new poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille. We got there on a recent Sunday to hear Brother Noland sing up a storm, debuting his new CD, Hawaiian Man. Noland Conjugacion is one of the innovators in contemporary Hawaiian music, having had
Time to catch up with our best and most-popular Web posts again! Every couple of months, we bring our brand new HawaiiMagazine.com readers—and even regular visitors who sometimes miss a few stories—up to date with the best of our daily Web site posts. We’ve written 528 posts in total since January 2008—all of ‘em still
Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea and its crew sailed into the calm teal waters of Palmyra Atoll yesterday, nine days after departing Oahu. Crew members reported sight of the atoll— some 1,000 miles south of Hawaii—at 8 a.m. (Hawaii time) Thursday, posting the information on its voyage blog a few hours later. In a lengthier update
A rare Molokai vine has been added to the federal endangered species list this week—the first plant to receive the designation from the Obama administration. Phyllostegia hispida can only be found in the thick, damp forests of eastern Molokai, 2,300 to 4,200 feet above sea level. The vine is distinguishable by its loosely spreading branches
Hawaii and Ireland have a lot in common. Both are islands. Ireland is known for its verdant “emerald” countryside, while Hawaii has more than its fair share of lush green surroundings. Also, both places know how to have a good time come St. Patrick’s Day. Hawaii’s St. Paddy’s Day festivities begin this afternoon. A parade,
