Monday, November 16, 2009 Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk opened its doors to guests. Trump Waikiki is the first new Waikiki luxury property to open in 20 years.
Trump Waikiki is 38 stories high with 462 fully furnished units in the building. The ultra luxury hotel features a library, [...]
Friday November 27 2009 be prepared to give your laugh muscles a complete workout when Gabriel Iglesias brings his comical tales & charismatic facial contortions & comical voices to the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Gabriel Iglesias, AKA Fluffy or Pichau, is one of the hottest comedians around. Though often billed [...]
Guava-glazed sweet potatoes with toasted coconut, pumpkin soup with brandy and oven-roasted turkey with cranberry-ginger chutney. These are just a few of the mouthwatering menu items that will be featured at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk’s first-ever Thanksgiving Day Buffet. The resort will be hosting this celebratory feast on November [...]
If you can find a break in the clouds, you still have time to see the Leonid Meteor shower, which should be quite visible from Hawaii. Best observed in parts of Asia and India, those of us in Hawaii may get a great show, if the rain around the [...]
Rain clouds over Koolau mountains Tuesday November 10, 2009
Local weather forecasters have been preparing Oahu residents for rain, rain, rain. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flash flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands from Tuesday evening [...]
A great way to recover from the stress strain of day to day living and to revitalize before the hectic Holiday 2009 Season is to visit the Hawai’i Healing Garden Festival November 21 2009 at the McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park. A day of [...]
Water and debris washed onto Kamehameha Highway Thursday the 12th near Kualoa
Thursday, November 12, 2009 a large north, north-east swell rolled into the Hawaiian Islands. That day, with excitement, I decided to venture out and see [...]
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will make history this year with its “Triple Crown – Triple Threat” bonus purse, making this prestigious Hawaiian series the first $1,000,000 stop on the Association of Surfing Professionals Dream Tour. More than 150 surfers from 17 nations will [...]
There are plenty of decent Thai restaurants in town. Some of my personal faves are Champa Thai (on Waialae Ave), Mekong II and Chiang Mai (on King Street), and Siam Garden Cafe (on Nimitz Highway). I’ve been to Thailand, had authentic Thai food, and even prefer the Thai food back [...]
Pet and holiday lovers have a wonderful festival to look forward this weekend. The Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is hosting the 1st Annual Hawaii Pet Film Festival & Holiday Gift Show this Saturday, November 14th from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission is free and pets are welcome!
The event will feature [...]
80 years ago, on November 11, 1929, Hawaiian Airlines took to the air, flying its inaugural flight from Oahu to Maui. Today it still flies that route, along with 19 other domestic and international destinations, including Manila, Sydney, Tahiti and American Samoa. After 80 grand years, Hawaiian Airlines is proud [...]
Girl Fest Hawaii’s mission is to prevent violence against women and girls through education, art, and positive representations of women. The festival incorporates film music, art, spoken word, and dance as well as conferences with expert panels, lectures, and outreach workshops for children and adults that address themes such as [...]
About a month ago I wrote about my first visit to the Soul de Cuba Cafe, the only Cuban restaurant in Honolulu. The whole experience — from the wait staff to the food and cocktails — not only reminded me of my time in Cuba earlier this year [...]
Many musicians blaze across the scene like a comet only to flame out or fade away but a few continue to tour with the same verve & gusto that first ignited the passion of their fans. Through the passing of thirty-five years Kenny [...]
Is it just me and my wife, and the three guys walking by us at lunch talking about their cell service not working, or is AT&T’s 3G out on the island of Oahu? I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with an AT&T representative who said there was not [...]
For almost 100 years Maui Land has farmed pineapple on the island of Maui. 208 people managing over 2000 acres will loose their jobs and cease production next year.
Maui Pineapple has slowly shrunk over the past 10 years from 6000 acres to 2000 acres and almost 1500 people down to [...]
When you find yourself in the middle of a hectic work week take a comedy break. Seriously, laughter is the best remedy for the midweek blues. Outrageous good fun is on tap at The Pipeline Café (805 Pohukaina St) Wednesday, November 11, 2009 [...]
The past few nights here in Oahu have begun to feel a little chilly, the Eastside rain has been dumping on my roof, and the first North Shore contest the Xcel Pro, just wrapped up today at Sunset Beach. “Winter” in Hawaii is officially here and “winter” in the looses sense of [...]
Hank Gaskell of Hawaii wins the 2009 Xcel Pro at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. A great way to start the winter season in Hawaii leading into the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
Gaskell battled it out with Pancho Sullivan [...]
Big surf will continue to pound the North shore of Oahu today providing surfers from all over the world with waves galore. Low easterly winds, and sunshine seems to be the forecast for the day.
Those of you hoping to catch some mid morning surf at Sunset Beach will have to [...]
Unlike yesterday, Honolulu Habor and the rest of central Oahu is looking clear. Even wihout the strong e pected tradewinds for the weekend the vog is on it’s way out! Just in time for a Halloween weekend.
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Vog is closing in on Honolulu Harbor and central Oahu as you can see here. We can’t wait for those tradewinds to come back tonight.
[...]Great weather, a young population, vacationers, and a lot of enthusiasm make Halloween in Honolulu and Waikiki a great spectacle to behold. So what are you going for Halloween this year, its only two days away! And, it falls on a Saturday, so you now have 2 weekend days to [...]
Waimea Valley, located at 59-864 Kamehameha Highway(across from Waimea Bay) is proud to present its 2nd Annual “ARBOR DAY” Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
The plant sale and tree give-away will take place in front of Parking Lot 2 (before security guard shack). Participants are encouraged [...]
On October 25, 2009 President Obama declared swine flu a national emergency. So far there has been over 1,000 laboratory confirmed deaths in the United States from the flu known as H1N1. 46 states are experiencing widespread flu activity.
Federal health officials say that the swine flu is more widespread now than it has [...]
Just providing a quick link for your Furlough Friday woes. Find out when the government is keeping students and teachers from coming into school with their own website. They even have calculators to see how much cash you’ll be losing.
What about all that education you’ll be missing out on, is [...]
That’s right folks, Hawaii’s in the world news again. Not because our president was born and mostly raised in Hawaii. That same president who is pushing policy to bolster American schools. No this isn’t to promote that policy.
Instead, yup, you guessed it, Hawaii is in the news for Furlough [...]
One of the liveliest clubs in Waikiki is Fusion-Waikiki (2260 Kuhio Avenue – 2nd Floor), keeping with their tradition of truly awesome alternative entertainment they are hosting ‘Black and Bling Halloween” on Saturday October 31 2009, 8PM.
A Gothic Gala hosted by Cocoa Chandelier with the ‘Gender Bender Lip Gloss Revue’ [...]
Get into the Halloween Spirit Friday October 30 2009 at The Aloha Tower with a special ‘Thriller’ Party for the 21 and older crowd. The party begins at 6PM and the fun goes on to 2 in the AM and it promises [...]
On the heels of the Honolulu’s own Petwalk earlier this month, the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Annual Halloween Pet Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 in Kailua Village, with registration beginning at 8 a.m.
The event encourages pet owners to walk from Hale Halewai to Kailua Pier and back [...]
There are two absolutely perfect days for the annual rite of Halloween: Friday and Saturday, each allowing for unfettered fun & frolic. Halloween 2009 falls on Saturday October 31st so there is absolutely no excuse not to party especially when the party is in [...]
The 1980s were a scary decade: Cold War Tensions, Reagan’s New Day in America, Members Only Jackets, Big Shoulder Pads & Leg warmers worn over jeans, Rod Stewart’s Disco Phase, Neon Slap Bracelets, The Falklands War, Conflict in Iran & Afghanistan, Mullet Hair [...]
On Saturday, October 31st, seven city blocks on and around Nu’uanu Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic and overflow with costumed revelers and world-class rhythms for the Hallobaloo Music + Arts Festival. The street festival is from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and it’s free!
All are invited to join [...]
If you’re a kid looking for something to do on your furlough Friday, or maybe a parent that is now trying to balance some type of day care service for your child we’ve made this list for you. We know it’s going to be tough but hopefully there will a [...]
You may have noticed the low volume of traffic today on the roads. For some running late it was a welcome relief. For others, namely those off the roads, it means less money, and in these economic times not good at all. But there is something more important going on.
Its [...]
Another bowling alley will be closing its doors on the island of Oahu this year. You heard it right. The Pali Lanes at the center of Kailua will be closing come the middle of December 2009.
The Pali Lanes has been a long standing late night entertainment spot for windward side [...]
For those of you looking forward to Jack Johnson playing Hawaii Theatre in November for the release of this new CD/DVD “En Concert,” you don’t have to wait until the CD comes out to here the songs. You can listen to them free on the internet beforehand. And let [...]
For all HawaiianMiles members who fly interisland now through the end of 2009 they can earn discounted or free flights to the mainland. For every qualifying round trip interisland flight members can earn a 10% discount on a future flight to the mainland. Members can earn up to two free roundtrip [...]
Halloween 2009 falls on a Saturday but die hard party people know that the weekend starts on Thursday, er, ah Tuesday and in keeping with that philosophy Honolulu’s premiere Concert Club Pipeline Cafe kicks Halloween into high gear with ‘Bad [...]
Those that argue there is a lot of trash on television will be absolutely right beginning Friday October 23 2009 when ‘Opalavision’ debuts on Oceanic Interactive Channel 332. The Green Channel will feature three minute episodes/informative messages about recylcing programs on O’ahu. These episodes features young up-and-coming actors who [...]
On October 23, 2009, the Eve of National Make A Difference Day, the City & County of Honolulu and The Wild Hawaiian, Henry Kapono, will team up to bring you a FREE CONCERT on Waikiki Beach. That’s right free, concert, and it’s on the beach. What could be better?
The [...]
Jack Johnson who recently announced a two day concert event at the Hawaii Theatre to promote his new CD DVD “En Concert” will be joining the fight at the Hawaii State Capital to try and stop “Furlough Fridays” at the states schools. Jack Johnson is a strong advocate for [...]
I just saw this film, “Rio Breaks,” at the Hawaii International Film Festival, and it was GREAT. I was really drawn to the story of these two boys, who live in the deadly slums of Favela in Rio de Janeiro. Part-surf flick and part documentary, this film traces the [...]
Hawaii residents delight: The trade winds are blowing in low fares! United Airlines is offering some unbeatable travel deals to the mainland, but you only have November 15 to purchase your tickets!
Here are the details:
A 7-day advance purchase is required. Eastbound travel must occur between December 7, 2009 and December 26, [...]
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