Hawaii-born actor Kanoa Goo heats up the screen

• By Steven Mark
• April 30, 2023

Hawaii-born actor Kanoa Goo doesn’t mind stirring the pot a bit with his characters. Read more

Popular Chinese game mahjong is making a comeback

• By Steven Mark
• April 16, 2023
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Several mahjong instruction sites are online. For those who prefer in-person instruction, public libraries are a possibility — the Waianae branch recently held classes — and in the Chinese community, the game remains extremely popular. Read more

Galleries and museums enliven Oahu’s art scene

• By Steven Mark
• April 9, 2023

Hawaii art lovers can enjoy watercolor, comic book-inspired art and a new way of looking at the landscape of Hawaii this month at galleries and museums around the island. Read more

Classical music groups highlight variety in April

• By Steven Mark
• April 2, 2023

The main classical music season comes to a close this month with a number of interesting chamber music and orchestral events, along with another fun opera. Here are some highlights. Read more

‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,’ the (teenage) doctor, is (back) in

• By Steven Mark
• March 26, 2023
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“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” the Hawaii-based takeoff on the popular child-genius series “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” returns for its second season this week, promising intriguing adventures into the awkward adolescence of Dr. Lahela Kamealoha and her family. Read more

Henk Rogers tangles with Soviet bureaucrats, double-dealers in ‘Tetris’

• By Steven Mark
• March 26, 2023
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Henk Rogers is known in Hawaii for, among many things, founding the Blue Planet Foundation, which spearheaded the state’s renewable energy policy. Read more

Blind pianist Tony Lu charts path to success

• By Steven Mark
• March 19, 2023

Blind since infancy, pianist Tony Lu has overcome a lot of obstacles to achieve what he has now. Read more

The Irish Tenors bring Celtic songs, folk ballads to Hawaii Theatre

• By Steven Mark
• March 5, 2023

Get an early start on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Tenors, the award-winning trio of mellifluous melody-makers who will finally be making their Hawaii debut this Friday at Hawaii Theatre. Read more

Island Robotics youth club sending 3 teams to world championships

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 26, 2023

From the garage to the grand championships, Island Robotics has done it again. The Waipahu-based youth robotics club will be sending three teams to the VEX IQ Robotics World Championships in late April in Dallas. Read more

Exhibit brings Native Hawaiian artists to University of Hawaii campuses

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 19, 2023
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It has been 23 years since a major exhibit of contemporary Native Hawaiian artists has been on display on the University of Hawaii campuses. Read more

New Honolulu art shows ease up to the easel

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 19, 2023

There are a number of other exhibitions and events happening to keep art lovers excited and amused about the local scene. Here are a few. Read more

Hunting for hanafuda in Hawaii

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 12, 2023

If you think you have an old deck of hanafuda cards hidden away in the garage or a closet somewhere, Marcus Richert would like to meet you. Read more

Morning coffee cruise offers liquid pleasure

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 5, 2023

Like a good cup of coffee to start your morning? Now imagine that with some tasty pastries and fruit, all while enjoying one of the best views in Hawaii. Read more

‘Peace on Your Wings’ takes flight again at Hawaii Theatre

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 5, 2023

Written by the local composer/lyricist team of Jenny Taira and Laurie Rubin, the production enthralled audiences with its history-based tale about a Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, who tried to fold 1,000 origami cranes in the belief that it would help her survive the effects of the Hiroshima bombing. Read more

Honolulu African American Film Festival honors Black experience

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 29, 2023
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The festival includes 11 features and documentaries, and a collection of short films. Screenings will be Thursdays to Sundays, through Feb. 26. Read more

For February, a cornucopia of classical music in Honolulu

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 29, 2023
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The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra opens the month with a Masterworks Series concert honoring African American History Month on Feb. 5. The program features Florence Price’s “Symphony No. 3” and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Ballade.” Read more

Comedian Kevin Hart to perform stand-up show in Hawaii

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 24, 2023

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

Hawaii’s new poet laureate finds solace in verse

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 22, 2023
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Hawaii’s new poet laureate, Brandy Nalani McDougall, sees poetry as a way to heal. Read more

North Shore filmfest offers stunning surf

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 18, 2023

Head out to Turtle Bay on Friday to see some of the gnarliest surfing around. Read more

Symphony appoints full-time music director

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 17, 2023

Maestro Dane Lam is the first person to hold the position since the orchestra emerged from bankruptcy 11 years ago. Read more

Upcoming Lunar New Year events on Oahu

• By Steven Mark
• Jan. 15, 2023

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