In the classic 1966 surf documentary “The Endless Summer,” two California surfers went on a quest for the “perfect wave,” which was then believed to be in South Africa. Since the cost of the ticket was almost the same as a round-the-world plane ticket, they decided to chase the summer around the world instead. Read more
Prospective local contestants can perform for producers of the show via Zoom and get their feedback. Read more
Diamond Head Theatre is hoping to fill its seats when it opens its season in September, but it will require everyone in the audience to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more
The reboot of the popular TV drama from the early ’90s stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha. Read more
The artwork of John Kelly radiates with warmth — a warmth in the images themselves, which have a glow reminiscent of the Dutch masters, but also in the feelings for the people he portrayed, many of whom were neighbors from a nearby Hawaiian fishing village. Read more
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Kahu Kordell Kekoa performed the blessing ceremony with the cast and crew in attendance. Read more
Manoa Valley Theatre brings live, in-person performances back to the stage starting in September with eight plays, including four Hawaii premieres. Read more
At a complex of nondescript buildings in Kaimuki one recent weekend, a project of charity was in full swing. Actually, two projects were underway. Read more
Literacy is one of the most important skills a person can have. It sets up kids to be successful in school and later in life. Read more
The local art scene continues to open up. Here are some new exhibitions around town. Read more
If you’re interested in broadening your horizons in the art world or possibly thinking about starting or adding to your collection, a new gallery in Waikiki is a place to start. Read more
Oahu, Maui and Kauai seem to get the lion’s share of exposure on TV and film, but now Hawaii island gets some love with the return of “Love Island,” the steamy romantic reality show. Read more
Youngsters and their families can get reintroduced to Oahu’s botanical gardens, thanks to some free Zoom classes offered by Honolulu Botanical Gardens, a division of the city Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more
With the sun shining, the wind blowing and heartfelt aloha, the cast and crew of “NCIS: Hawai‘i” began shooting the premiere of what is hoped to be another hit in a long line of successful TV shows set and filmed in Hawaii. Read more
For decades, local arts and crafts organizations like the Hawai‘i Handweavers’ Hui have had a symbiotic relationship with the Honolulu Museum of Art School at the historic Linekona School. Read more
A birthday party 13 years ago has given birth to a dream for three Maui women, and they hope to celebrate with a gift of educational entertainment for local children. Read more
Take in some exquisite chamber music, enjoy some gourmet food, and support local children’s charities and young musicians with the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival’s online concerts. Read more
Douglas Kinilau Mossman, one of the first Native Hawaiian actors to make it onto mainstream television, died in Ewa on May 18 of natural causes. He was 88. Read more
These days, the place known as Moanalua is often associated with the schools that are located there, the freeway that runs through it, or Moanalua Gardens and the Prince Lot Hula Festival, where thousands turn out to enjoy the largest noncompetitive hula event on the islands. Read more
Literature lovers both young and young at heart should log in to the Children’s Literature Hawai‘i 2021 conference, an online symposium designed to promote reading, storytelling, art and drama for youngsters. Read more
