Bon Appetit! A Tribute to Julia Child
Kahala Hotel & Resort became a veritable French food mecca as it celebrated the 100th birthday anniversary of Julia Child, the American chef famous for making French cuisine accessible to U.S....
View ArticleThe Joy of Food & Wine
Guests gathered at Halekulani for The Joy of Food & Wine, the 15th-annual fundraiser for the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB). REHAB is the only acute rehabilitation hospital in...
View ArticleStriking Stradivarius
by NEAL WEBSTER TURNAGE One woman’s destiny to share a musical legacy TALES AND REMINISCES OF RENOWNED MUSICAL VIRTUOSOS FLOAT LIKE AN ARIA IN THE ARTSY ENCLAVE OF BUCKS COUNTY, PA. OSCAR Hammerstein,...
View ArticleZoofari
It was a party in honor of Mari and Vaigai, at the 2012 Zoofari – Elephant Moon Gala. Guests were treated to an enchanted evening of delicious food and ringside cocktails with the Honolulu Zoo’s...
View Article‘Ilima Awards
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser held its annual ‘Ilima Awards ceremony at Diamond Head Theatre. Guests were treated to delicious offerings from award winners and monies raised benefitted Diamond Head...
View ArticleE‘oli‘oli Mai “Bring Joy Forth”
Joyful Heart Foundation supporters were treated to an intimate dinner hosted by Lynn and Jim Lally and Susan and Bert Kobayashi at a private estate on Hawai’i Island. Guests gathered to toast Mariska...
View ArticleWish! Barefoot on the Beach
More than 500 Make-A-Wish Foundation Hawaii supporters gathered beachside at The Kahala Hotel & Resort for an elegant late-summer white party in celebration of organization’s 30th anniversary in...
View ArticleEuroCinema Hawai‘i Awards Gala
Within three short years, Euro-Cinema Hawai’i's Awards Gala has become one of the hottest tickets during HIFF. This year’s event was attended by Richard Chamberlain, Bryan Singer, Chris Lee, Daniel Dae...
View ArticleHawai’i International Film Festival Signature Events
In addition to the actual films, HIFF signature events such as the Opening Night Reception at Halekulani, Governor’s Reception at Washington Place and the Closing Night festivities kept film buffs...
View ArticleJoyful Mele
The inaugural Joyful Mele, held at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, was a chance for friends of the Joyful Heart Foundation to celebrate the group’s work. Guests were treated to musical performances by...
View ArticleHawai’i Food & Wine Festival
In just its second year, the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival expanded to a fourth signature event, all of which sold out. There was definitely something for foodies of every stripe, from the...
View ArticleSacred Hearts Academy Gala Fundraiser
Sacred Hearts Academy honored distinguished alumnae Kathy Dolim Bow, Irene Dung Yamashita, Leslie Kop, Nena Li Won, Randiann Porras-Tang and Pohai Stone Souza at its Scholarship Fund Gala held at the...
View ArticlePreview of Selected Works From the John Young Foundation
C.S. Wo & Sons hosted an exhibit preview of artist John Young’s work at their Honolulu store. The prolific artist’s daughter, artist Debbie Young, was on hand, greeting guests, who were not only...
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Nov. 10: BISHOP MUSEUM | 847.3511 HI Fashion: The Legacy of Alfred Shaheen tells the story of the Honolulu designer who elevated aloha wear to the world of high fashion. Nov. 10-Feb. 4....
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Well out of Africa, Sean Hehir remains worldly right here in Honolulu. Sean Hehir, 39, grew up surrounded by the Turbulence of Apartheid, a system of racial segregation enforced by the national party,...
View ArticleBay Watcher
Photography By Nathalie Walker Nature Conservancy of Hawai’i Chairman Kenton Eldrige moves to revive Kane’ohe Bay’s reef life. Kenton Eldridge, chairman of the nature conservancy of hawai’i, knows...
View Articleif these walls Could Talk
by Lynn Cook Restaurants where the art, like the food, are a matter of taste. “Color Saturated” describes not only Hawai’i's creative cuisine-it’s alSo a delicious description of tHe restaurants...
View ArticleRed Violin Opus One Dinner
Connoisseurs of all fine things gathered at the Four Seasons Resort Maui for an evening of exceptional wine, music and dining. Guests were treated to an exquisite dinner under the stars and a private...
View ArticleHawaii’s Modern Masters
Luxury Row once again opened its space to showcase Hawai’i artists in the 7th annual Hawaii’s Modern Masters. At the opening night reception, guests meandered through the luxury boutiques, sipping...
View ArticleHawaii Opera Theatre Ball
With this year’s theme of comedie et tragedie, the Hawaii Opera Theatre Ball, was sure to be a dramatic event. The black-tie affair is HOT’s largest fundraiser of the year, and guests were treated to...
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