Boot-tapping numbers stand out in Diamond Head Theatre’s ‘Kinky Boots’
“Kinky Boots” features lots of sexy boots — and flamboyant performers to fill them. It also boasts fantastic music, loads of heart and humor. Read more
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5 Things We Love: Kailua
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Teen singer-songwriter Jenny Yim makes her way in the music business
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Kings of Spade preps homecoming set after U.S. tour
Kings of Spade has built its bold, stomping, no-holds-barred sound around the lyrics of singer KC Nunes’ life and experience. Read more
Ari South joins Hui Makaala benefit lineup
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Local musicians share favorite spots for late-night dining
Honolulu has no shortage of places to go to grab late-night grinds. There are take-out windows, the standards, decadent options and even vegan choices. Read more
Island Lookbook with Araleidi Guzman
Araleidi Guzman grew up in the Bronx and credits the New York neighborhood with influencing her “anything goes” style. Read more
Sailor Jerry Festival celebrates tattoo art, punk rock and wild times
Looking for trouble? Chinatown could still be the place to find it, but it’s not nearly as wild as it was during World War II and the postwar era. Take it from Sailor Jerry Festival co-organizer Josh Hancock. Read more
Island Lookbook with Lance Rae
Lance Rae is a public relations executive based in Honolulu, but according to his New York friends and colleagues, he’s a New Yorker. Read more
Guys provide red carpet style at Hoku Awards
Get a closer look at the fashion choices by four male nominees taking part in this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Read more
Monotrio releases self-titled EP this week
The band Monotrio will release their self-titled EP of blues-influenced rock with lots of local references on Saturday at Hawaiian Brian’s. Read more
Island Lookbook with Trisha Lagaso Goldberg
Art is life for Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, so it comes as no surprise that her taste in fashion pushes boundaries and pairs the unexpected. Read more
Island Lookbook with Tantra Grillo
Known as the female half of the “New Power Morning Show” on radio station Power 104.3 KPHW-FM, Tantra Grillo had always planned to reach for the stars. Read more
Island Lookbook with Gary Hooser
Longtime lawmaker Gary Hooser looks to his “uniform” of slacks, aloha shirts and loafers to keep him looking stylish. Read more
Island Lookbook with Gabby Lout
Arizona-raised Gabby Lout bridges the gap between mainland and island style by mixing breezy tank tops with wool beanies and spring jackets. Read more
Island Lookbook with Kalliyan Davis
For Punahou School student Kalliyan Davis, fashion is an expression of both her personality and her talent as a musician. Read more
Joines prefers happy balance between casual and dressy
Local wardrobe stylist and public relations consultant Tyson Joines shares his personal fashion tips in this week’s “Island Lookbook.” Read more
Island Lookbook: Chase Hamano
Chase Hamano has a serious green thumb and an eye for sleek design. This is apparent in his work: His company, Momo Terrascapes, produces ikebana-inspired plant arrangements that are “easy to love yet hard to kill.” Its most popular items are succulents housed in Japanese ceramics. Read more
Island Lookbook: Amina Peterson
Whether it’s a fabulously oversized pair of gold hoop earrings or thick, black, square-framed glasses, Amina Peterson’s bold fashion choices always make her stand out from the pack. Read more
Island Lookbook: Chloe Aquino
Chloe Aquino is no stranger to glam. The Hawaii Pacific University student, who was raised on the Big Island and Oahu, regularly models, walks in fashion showsand competed in the 2016 Miss Hawaii Teen USA Pageant as Miss Teen Kailua. Read more
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