This summer, the Honolulu Museum of Art is offering a look at the art of a utilitarian article of clothing that has evolved from a simple-but-study construction into a high-tech active wear fashion statement. An exhibit titled Boardshorts: A Perfect Fit will open on Thurs., July 12 and remain on display until Jan. 13, 2013. […]
The 50th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair will be held this weekend at Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch on Oahu’s northeastern shore. We maintain that the shoreline scenery alone is worth the 45-minute car ride from Honolulu. (The views have been featured in films and TV shows ranging from Jurassic Park and 50
Hawaiian Airlines is now selling tickets for its new nonstop Honolulu-Brisbane, Australia route with introductory round-trip fare of $1,106 (includes taxes and fees) offered for travel starting in Honolulu. The three-times-weekly service is slated to begin on Nov. 27, 2012. The introductory fare will be available for purchase through Mon., July 18, and are good
The fifth annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival will get under way this weekend at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre with an opening-night lineup spotlighting Hawaii waterman heroes, such as bodysurfing great Mark Cunningham and paddling legend Joseph “Nappy” Napoleon. Closing night for the fest, which will be running from Sat., July 7
Here’s a bit of Hawaii travel news: Alaska Airlines is offering an escape to Maui from likely weather forecasts of rain and snow in the Mainland’s Northwest region; Maui’s first airport hotel opens; and recent visitor travel in Hawaii is on the rise. • Alaska Airlines announced this week that it’s launching new seasonal service
John Kapualani Koko, a longtime member of the Makaha Sons — a popular traditional Hawaii music trio that played twice at Carnegie Hall and before President Bill Clinton — died yesterday on Oahu. Koko was 51. Koko had been contending with longtime heart problems and was pursuing plans to undergo a heart transplant, according to
During early evening hours today, or on any Wednesday through Aug. 8, the sweet sounds of guitars and ukuleles will be drifting over the hedges at the Waikiki area’s Honolulu Zoo. Inside the zoo, on a stage overlooking a cool, grassy lawn, Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show in Town is holding its 26th annual summer concert
Google has added scores of interactive-panoramic images of popular Hawaii visitor attractions to its Google Street View gallery. A post on Google’s official blog notes that its expanded Street View of Scenic Hawaii, which now zooms in on everything from beach parks to volcanic lava fields and historic landmarks to shoreline resorts, aims to take
The Tattoo Honolulu exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art focuses on Hawaii’s high quality of tattoo art and its origins in the islands’ mix of cultures rich with tattoo traditions. In a news release issued by the museum, its director, Stephan Jost said: “Most artists believe that the basis of great art is drawing.”
The Honolulu Museum of Art is saluting Hawaii musician and filmmaker Eddie Kamae with a weeklong festival, which will open this weekend with a rare opportunity to hear Kamae play with The Sons of Hawaii and talk about his life and work. Truly Hawaiian: Musical Roots of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance will kick off at
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We’ve counted the votes from our latest HAWAII Magazine Facebook ohana poll question: We’ve got many miles of incredibly beautiful shoreline. Which Hawaii beach is your favorite? The top five vote-getters are on the pages ahead. Our in-the-know ohana weighed in with votes for a total of more than 50 different beaches ranging from Oahu’s
Waikiki Aquarium’s annual summer concert series Ke Kani O Ke Kai — Hawaiian for the sound of the ocean — offers you a chance to kick back on a cool, grassy lawn and listen to some of Hawaii’s most celebrated music while enjoying a Waikiki sunset. The 15th annual season of concerts will features shows
