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For February, a cornucopia of classical music in Honolulu
February will be a treat for classical music fans, who can look forward to symphony, opera and chamber music concerts featuring acclaimed performers, and up-and-coming talent playing some underappreciated composers and compositions. Even dog lovers will find something appealing. → Read More
Comedian Kevin Hart to perform stand-up show in Hawaii
Comedian and movie star Kevin Hart is returning to Hawaii in March for an evening of stand-up at the Blaisdell Arena, the Blaisdell Center announced Monday. → Read More
Symphony appoints full-time music director
Jan. 18—Maestro Dane Lam is the first person to hold the position since the orchestra emerged from bankruptcy 11 years ago. Australian Chinese maestro Dane Lam has been appointed as music director of the Hawai 'i Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra announced today. It will be the first time since the orchestra emerged from bankruptcy 11 years ago that someone has held the position, which ... → Read More
Upcoming Lunar New Year events on Oahu
In Chinese mythology, a rabbit can be seen on the moon and was thought to be a companion to the goddess of the moon. It’s considered to be lucky to be born in the Year of the Rabbit, which symbolizes longevity, peace and prosperity. → Read More
Review: Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’ enthralls crowd at Blaisdell
Rap, recite and sing your way through the founding of America with one of its most important figures in “Hamilton,” now playing at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. → Read More
Made in Hawaii event returns to Ala Moana
Thanksgiving is on the horizon, so that means it’s time to get your early Christmas shopping started at the Made in Hawaii Festival. → Read More
“Magnum P.I.” reboot kicks off Season 5 with NBC restart
Cue the jazzy guitar intro and rev up the helicopter. → Read More
Vivistop Honolulu cultivates creative kids
Bring your child to Vivistop Honolulu and see if it sparks a passion for something creative and unique. → Read More
Blessing launches filming for second season of ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’
“NCIS: Hawai‘i,” now the only network television series being filmed in Hawaii, launched its second season on Monday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. → Read More
2 summer music series return to Waikiki Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium
Music returns live and in person to Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium this week. → Read More
Hawaii yoga fans will have their day
Celebrate International Yoga Day on Tuesday with a presentation at the Still & Moving Center in Kakaako. → Read More
Will there be a rebirth for ‘Magnum P.I.’ reboot?
Two weeks after “Magnum P.I.” was abruptly canceled, there is the barest hint that it might survive after all. The website TVLine.com reported Monday that Universal Television “is trying to shop it around.” → Read More
Hawaii violist and composer Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti is finalist for Pulitzer in music
Violist and composer Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti had no idea of the accolades she would receive. So it was a “total surprise” two weeks ago to learn that her composition “with eyes the color of time” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in music. → Read More
These Hawaii organizers help people get their homes in order
Your house is a mess. Full of so much stuff that you can’t find anything you need when you need it. → Read More
Maui chef Tylun Pang mentored culinary students
Chef Tylun Pang, a key figure in Maui’s food and hospitality industry who inspired a legion of chefs and cooks in Hawaii, died May 6. He was 65. → Read More
Winning auction bidders will take the podium with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
Fans of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra are familiar with unfamiliar faces at the conductor’s podium. With no appointed conductor here since Andreas Delfs during the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra days, it’s been a parade of guest conductors. → Read More
Duke Kahanamoku biopic to get television time on PBS
Tune in to PBS on Tuesday to watch a recent award-winning documentary on the life of Duke Kahanamoku, pictured below. → Read More
Fireknife dancing competition opens this week at Polynesian Cultural Center
The action will be hot and heavy at the Polynesian Cultural Center, which beginning this week hosts the 2022 World Fireknife Championships. → Read More
Aiea sisters showcase their talent at Carnegie Hall
Two Aiea sisters have been selected to tickle the ivories at New York City’s storied Carnegie Hall. → Read More
New Kids on the Block set to return to Hawaii, with guests TLC
New Kids on the Block, one of the original boy bands, is returning to Hawaii this summer for two concerts. → Read More