Elizabeth Kieszkowski

Elizabeth Kieszkowski is an editorial page writer at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Pre-pandemic, she served as the editor of the Play, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s arts and entertainment section, which included three reporters.

She joined the Star-Advertiser in 2010 to oversee the newspaper’s entertainment section, TGIF, and was part of the team that conceived, curated and executed a transformed section in 2019, with Play appearing weekly on Thursdays.

She previously served as features editor at the Honolulu Advertiser and as editor of the Honolulu Weekly, with more than 20 years of experience as a journalist in Hawaii. She has written extensively on rock, Americana and world music, art and artists and other cultural topics.

Before coming to Hawaii, Kieszkowski worked at California newspapers and earned her J.D. at the University of California-Davis School of Law. She is originally from upstate New York.

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Pau Hana Patrol: Hawaii bartenders and chefs combine talents at drink-food pairings

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
June 13, 2019

Pair drinks and food in a casual atmosphere with these events coming up in Honolulu. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Queen Kapi‘olani’s revamped Deck Bar & Grill hits the spot

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
May 9, 2019

The Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel occupies prime property overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, just across Kapahulu Avenue from the Waikiki Zoo. Read more

Your 2019 guide to new summer movies playing in theaters and streaming on Netflix

By Associated Press
May 9, 2019

A comprehensive listing of movies opening in theaters this summer. Read more

Visual arts: Exhibits and galleries

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
May 2, 2019

“2019 Drawing”: Works by Reem Bassous, Kalai Blakemore, Brady Evans, Terra Keck, Kristen Simonsen and Brian Wagner. Opens today, through June 16, Kailua Gallery, 270 Kuulei Road, Kailua; gallery hours 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, KailuaGallery.com, 799-2212 Read more

Visual Arts: Exhibits and Galleries

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
April 25, 2019

“PRAXIS”: 2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. Through May 10, The Art Gallery and Commons Gallery, University of Hawaii-Manoa Art Building; gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. hawaii.edu/art, 956-8364 Read more

Daniel Dae Kim brings focus, fury to ‘Hellboy’ reboot

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
April 11, 2019

“Hellboy,” Daniel Dae Kim’s latest project, comes out in theaters Friday. He co-stars in the R-rated, comic-book-based superhero film, playing a conflicted character with shape-shifting powers. Read more

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Pau Hana Patrol: New happy hour menu at Rumfire offers savory, satisfying fare

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
March 21, 2019

Rumfire, the Sheraton Waikiki’s stylish beachside lounge, is a consistent attractor for visitors and locals alike. Read more

Documentary featuring Hawaii blogger Christa Wittmier (Super CW) to premiere in April

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
March 20, 2019

The film chronicles the late Christa Wittmier’s experience with breast cancer and outreach to the community. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: International fare awaits at The Street in Waikiki

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Feb. 14, 2019

The Street is a cheery collection of food stands with central seating on the ground floor of the International Market Place. Read more

Taimane to play at South by Southwest Music Festival

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Jan. 24, 2019

Honolulu’s Taimane, known for her theatrical flair with the ukulele, will appear at the 2019 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, to be held March 11 to 17. Read more

Sister Nancy finally gets the recognition she deserves

By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Jan. 17, 2019

If you’ve gone to a reggae night at your favorite club, you’ve heard “Bam Bam.” Sister Nancy was just 19 when she recorded it in 1982. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Basalt evolves into pleasing place for pau hana

By Review by Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Jan. 3, 2019

In the last year, the happy hour menu at Basalt has been expanded, improved and made far more valuable. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Stripsteak Waikiki adds new pau hana items

By Review by Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Dec. 13, 2018

Last month, Stripsteak expanded its happy hour menu to include a few more substantial options. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Nobu Honolulu offers chic bar experience

By Review by Elizabeth Kieszkowski
Nov. 9, 2018

Nobu is an attractive pau hana destination, no matter how you get there. Read more

‘Silent Empowerment’ makes statement in support of abuse survivors

By Star-Advertiser staff
Aug. 30, 2018

“Silent Empowerment,” a one-day arts event at the Salt at Our Kakaako common space, has been rescheduled in the wake of Hurricane Lane. Read more

‘Silent Empowerment’ gives voice to victims of abuse

By Star-Advertiser staff
Aug. 23, 2018

“Silent Empowerment,” a one-day arts event at the Salt at Our Kakaako common space, is dedicated to empowering victims of domestic and sexual abuse and preventing violence. Read more