The Islands’ rich ecological diversity is reflected in its bird population. Hundreds of avian species call Hawaii home. With the countless number of species—many bearing similarities to one another—distinguishing our feathered friends can be a daunting task. A new publication details all you need to know about Hawaii’s birds. The Checklist of Birds in the […]
After 10 days of patient waiting, the sea-starved crew of the Hokulea finally left Hawaii yesterday evening just before sunset. The voyaging canoe’s course is now set for the remote Palmyra Atoll, some 1,000 miles south of Hawaii in the Line Islands. As previously reported here, Hokulea was originally scheduled to leave Friday, Feb. 27
Hawaii tourism officials and the state’s Lt. Governor, Duke Aiona, are publicly protesting today—about how offensive they found a Saturday Night Live skit that featured Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and cast member Fred Armisen as hula-dancing waiters, insulting visitors in a hotel bar. The skit continues the long tradition of Mainlanders making up nonsense about
First the Hawaii Chair, now, finally, an actual trip to Hawaii. Hawaii is getting national exposure this week on the daytime television circuit courtesy of Emmy-winning gabfest, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The popular talk show’s “Hawaiian Play for a Lei Game Week” event begins today and runs until Friday, March 13—showcasing the Islands through trivia,
The Royal Hawaiian threw itself a grand opening gala on Saturday, blending the classic and modern eras of the 82-year-old Waikiki hotel into one unforgettable evening. Guests at the luxe party were treated to much food, drink—including the Royal’s signature mai tai—and a performance by virtuoso trumpeter Chris Botti. Celebrities in attendance included actors Hayden
After weeks of suspense and heated negotiation between Hawaii tourism officials and the National Football League, the Pro Bowl will return to the warm winter weather of Hawaii after all. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) voted this morning to accept the NFL‘s latest offer to bring the Pro Bowl back to Oahu in 2011 and
The legendary Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe, Hokulea, will set sail from Oahu this weekend. The destination: Palmyra Atoll—some 1,000 miles away from Hawaii’s shores. Famed Hokulea navigator and Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) chairman Nainoa Thompson confirmed the crew is scheduled to depart for Palmyra on Saturday. However, strong winds that have battered the Islands could
Last night was the grand opening of Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber, his new restaurant in the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. It’s hallowed ground since the location once housed the Don Ho show. At the VIP opening, the Land Shark beer (Buffett’s brand with Anheuser-Busch) and the margaritas (with Buffett’s licensed Margaritaville tequila) flowed freely.
On Maui? Want to end your February on a high note? How about some Hapa? The Grammy-nominated Hawaiian music duo kicks off a national tour at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) this Friday, February 27. Musicians Eric Gilliom and Ernie Cruz Jr. will join Hapa. For more information, call (808) 242-SHOW, or click
New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro may have their own Mardi Gras celebrations, but so does Oahu. Here’s a list of Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday events in Honolulu: Honolulu Chinatown Arts District• Mardi Gras—Carnaval 2009 (Free street festival on Nuuanu Avenue)• Pre-party celebration: Alliance Francaise dinner and wine tasting at Du Vin• After-parties at Epic, Indigo,
I recently had breakfast with Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim—and well-known Hawaii restaurateur, DK Kodama—at their new Hawaii restaurant. The two are partners in The Counter, a build-your-own burger place in Kahala Mall (a sizeable neighborhood mall in East Honolulu that also houses a Whole Foods, and an Apple store, among other retailers). What was
For the March/April 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, I caught up with singer-songwriters Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz to discuss music videos each filmed in Hawaii last year with veteran music video director Darren Doane. In our print edition, Mraz and Caillat talk about why they wanted to film videos for their hits “I’m Yours”
