A Musical Pioneer
During a pivotal moment in the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom, conductor Mekia Kealakai forever preserved and changed Hawaiian and…
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Of Place and Palette
Nearly 80 years ago, artist Georgia O’Keeffe produced paintings inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, displaying her masterful ability to capture…
Satire and Serenity
Masami Teraoka’s fantastically subversive artwork finds a surprising solace on the east side of O’ahu.
Between Ocean and Sky
Artist and voyager Hana Yoshihata explores the mystique of nature’s vastness in her dazzling works.
Well Versed
Whether she has a baton or pen in hand, noted conductor JoAnn Falletta commands an audience.
Rhapsody In Bloom
Creation happens organically at the sun-kissed studio of botanical artist Hadley Nunes.
Magic Beside The Sea
Each evening, hula soloists grace a waterfont stage to recount melodic tales and transmit Hawaiian culture to watchful eyes through…
The Pareu, Uncovered
Unraveling the Pacific garment’s surprising past beyond the beaches of Hawai’i and Tahiti, all the way to Europe.
Striking a Balance
At Mākaha Beach, a photographer captures the agility and eloquence of tandem surfing, an innovation of the sport that began…
The Form of Florals
Ikebana, the art of living flowers, inspires and adorns the serene spaces of Halekulani, while soothing the minds of those…
Salt of the Earth
From the first Polynesian settlers to today’s gourmet saltmakers, pa‘akai has been an essential ingredient in Hawai‘i.
Sweet Heat
On a summer day, relief come sin the form of brightly colored, sugary sweet-decadence that melts in your mouth.
Hildgund
Hildgund has served the people of Hawai‘i, including her majesty, Queen Lili‘uokalani and her royal court, for 145 years as…
Re-Exposing Kalākaua
A groundbreaking exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art pushes viewers to ho‘oulu, or increase, their scopes of admiration for…
Merry Mochi-Making
Mochi binds families together at the start of a new year. Gathering around its chewy goodness, whether to make it…
Plume of Time
From its grand and resplendent capes to brilliant bands for woven hats, the Hawaiian art of featherwork endures.
Stay Blessed
In search of wholeness and good fortune, a writer visits three distinct Asian temples on O‘ahu.
The Alchemists
By dipping into bountiful botanicals that bestow dewy glows and promises of eternal youth, two Hawai‘i skincare lines are creating…
A Day at Liljestrand
Perched above Honolulu, the Liljestrand House is considered the pinnacle of Vladimir Ossipoff’s work. Among the modernist architect’s masterful design,…
For the ʻOhana
Family man Duane DeSoto, a waterman who aims to raise appreciation for and awareness of the ocean, shares his sun…
Man About Town
Grant Fukuda, an accomplished skateboarder, DJ, and the owner of Golden Hawaii Barbershop in Kaimukī, shares his perfect day in…
Hildgund
Hildgund has served the people of Hawai‘i, including her majesty, Queen Lili‘uokalani and her royal court, for 145 years as…
Healing by Nature
A traditional Hawaiian health practice taught for generations reawakens a sense of connection to land, body, and soul.
Mele All Around
Members of Hawaiian music trio Pa‘ahana channel the music of their mentors through multi-influenced island melodies.
Strum Along
The harmonious sound of an ‘ukulele is the result of the company’s dedication to craftsmanship.
History Unearthed
A look inside the groundbreaking discoveries of Yosihiko Sinoto, the man who laid the foundation of modern archaeology in the…
Rising Spirit
Japanese whiskies are in higher demand than ever, and with Honolulu establishments whetting the appetites of bar-goers all across town,…
La Vida Low-rise
Just a short drive from Halekulani lies the neighborhood of Kaimuki, where local business bustles amid charming, low-slung structures.