The grand dame of Waikiki hotels is celebrating a birthday. The Moana Surfrider Resort opened in 1901—the first hotel on Waikiki Beach. To celebrate, it’s hosting “A Time for Music, Memories and More” on Sunday. It’s an afternoon of stories, history, live Hawaiian music, hula and, of course, birthday cake. And it’s all complimentary and […]
Last January, subscriber Karen De La Vina of Phoenix, Ariz., read in HAWAII Magazine that we’d redone our Web site. Propped up in bed with her laptop, she decided to check us out. On the Web site, she took note of a chance to enter our “Shop A Le’a” sweepstakes, celebrating the opening of a
Vegans and vegetarians need not read further. Beef. It’s what’s for dinner in HAWAII Magazine editor John Heckathorn’s dining column for the March issue of sister publication, Honolulu. Ever the completist when it comes to dining out, our J. Heck sampled Wagyu and Angus ribeyes, NY cuts, filet mignons, Delmonicos and more at six Hawaii
Many people dig reruns of Hawaii Five-O. Myself included. The over-the-top line readings. The ham-fisted dialogue. Square-jawed Jack Lord’s studied, emotion-free imagining of Det. Steve McGarrett. His solid team of creatively-named partners in Hawaii crime-fighting Kono Kalakaua, Chin Ho Kelly, Duke Lukela, Ben Kokua and, of course, Danny “Danno” Williams. What’s not to love? The
The art of slack-key guitar has lost one of its greats. Raymond Kane died yesterday in Honolulu. He was 82. Long a renowned performer and teacher of the open-tuning Hawaiian guitar style, Kane was one of the first artists signed to George Winston’s Dancing Cat record label in 1994. Like his cousin Aunty Genoa Keawe—who
It’s the opening week of the Honolulu Academy of Arts’ three-month “The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan” exhibit. What else is in it for you—besides a glimpse of Bhutanese art works dating from the 8th to 20th centuries—if you visit through Friday? Monks dancing. They are Buddhist monks, from Bhutan, one of the
Planning a visit to Pearl Harbor this summer? The Battleship Missouri Memorial has scheduled a series of special tours and ceremonies in June, commemorating the 67-year-old battleship’s 10th anniversary in Pearl Harbor. Special guided tours of the historic vessel will be offered throughout June: Tour guides will share stories of crewmember experiences on the “Mighty
Much beloved Hawaiian music legend Aunty Genoa Keawe has died at age 89. Aunty Genoa passed away this morning in her sleep at her home on Oahu. A renowned Hawaiian falsetto vocalist, she was a “living treasure” of Hawaiian music. Her more than 70 years of performances and recorded works were influential for many Island
Musician Jimmy Buffett is starting construction on his first Hawaii restaurant in Waikiki. That may mean nirvana for Parrotheads planning a trip here. But it also quietly marked the end of an era for fans of the late great Hawaii crooner Don Ho. Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber—a $15 million dining, entertainment and retail venue
Karen De La Vina of Phoenix, Ariz., come on down! To Hawaii, that is. Karen is the winner of HAWAII Magazine’s 2008 Shop a Le’a trip for two to Hawaii, plus a shopping spree. What does Karen get? • A round-trip for two to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines.• A $500 Ala Moana Center shopping spree,
Even the Los Angeles Times knows who to seek out for insider tips about finding Honolulu’s tastiest and best meal bargains. The Times called HAWAII Magazine editor and Taste of Paradise columnist John Heckathorn to find out where Hawaii residents actually flock to when they get hungry. Heckathorn’s name is in the story the Times
The Democratic presidential caucus at Koko Head Elementary School last night wasn’t chaos. It was more like college registration in the bad old days before computers—long lines, and nobody knew which one to stand in. People were, by and large, frustrated but patient.Up on the stage, trying to make herself heard, was precinct chair Amy
