Benefit seeks to help Kauai lifeguards save more lives
Ticket sales for the Ocean Safety Bureau and the Kauai Lifeguard Association’s fifth annual fundraiser on July 27, have been slower than usual. Read more
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Learn about Hawaii’s built environment during Architecture Month
As large chunks of urban Honolulu undergo major transformation, there’s no better time to explore the “built environment” and discuss the future of design in Hawaii than during Architecture Month in April. Read more
Kittens are cute, but need lots of care
Flowers aren’t the only thing that bloom in spring. The lengthening days also bring a notable spike in breeding among the Oahu’s free-roaming cat population, according to the Hawaiian Humane Society. Read more
Waikiki Aquarium gift shop seeks volunteers
The Waikiki Aquarium is seeking gift-shop volunteers who want to share their enthusiasm for the ocean while assisting visitors with purchases and helping with store upkeep and displays. Read more
Louis Vuitton launches Hawaii-themed collection
Louis Vuitton is celebrating the debut of its Hawaii-themed Men’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection in style. Read more
Submit your event to the 2018 Spring Fun Guide
Spring into action with the Star-Advertiser’s Sunday Currents section, as we prepare our special fun guide to spring and Easter events to be published March 11. Read more
HCC offers copper ‘forever roses’ for Valentine’s Day
Express everlasting love for your valentine with an everlasting rose made by students in Honolulu Community College’s sheet metal and plastics program. Read more
Follow local designer South’s progress with ‘All Stars’ recaps
For the second week in a row, Hawaii designer Ari South got high marks from the judges in “Project Runway All Stars” and will be part of the series’ first-ever double elimination this week. Read more
Murals bring native birds, plants back to Chinatown
A stretch of Pauahi Street in Chinatown will feature a series of murals wetland birds and plants that once called the neighborhood home. Read more
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Faildo, Hudnall to host ‘KFVE Mele’ music series on TV
Isle musicians will be in the spotlight in the new locally produced program, “KFVE Mele: Music & Mana’o Series,” that debuts at 7 p.m. Sunday on KFVE-TV. Read more
Shoppers celebrate Fukubukuro with ‘lucky bags’
Fukubukuro is the Japanese retail tradition of offering “lucky bags” to welcome the new year. In Hawaii, shoppers often line up early to buy the bags and their mystery contents, which are sold at discounted prices, while supplies last. Read more
‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban sponsors Winter Reading Challenge
It’s a win-win: Hawaii residents have an incentive to read more and a chance to help others in the inaugural Winter Reading Challenge sponsored by Beanstack and entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Read more
HSO launches ‘Pop-Up Symphony’ series in Kakaako
The Hawai’i Syphony Orchestra will partner with Kamehameha Schools this weekend to offer the orchestra’s first-ever Pop-Up Symphony at Salt in Our Kaka’ako. Read more
Reyn’s bear sales benefit ailing keiki
Reyn Spooner is donating $5 from the sale of each Reyn’s teddy bear this holiday season to HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support), which supports seriously ill children in Hawaii and their families. Read more
Local books make great gifts for keiki
Hawaiian monk seal mommy Rocky and her mischievous pup Kaimana were the talk of the islands as they took up temporary residence on a Waikiki beach last summer. Read more
Submissions sought for local literary awards
The Cades Foundation and the Hawai‘i Literary Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 2017 Elliot Cades and Loretta Petrie awards. Read more
More than 140 audition for Hawaiian language ‘Moana’
More than 140 submissions have been received by individuals hoping to score one of 32 speaking parts on the Hawaiian language version of “Moana,” which is being created by the University of Hawaii in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios. Read more
Lili‘uokalani documentary to air commercial-free
Hawaii-based filmmaker Edgy Lee is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Lydia Kamaka‘eha Lili‘uokalani, with the debut of a new documentary, “Reflections of Our Queen.” Read more
Events honor contributions of Filipino-Americans
It’s Filipino American History Month, with events celebrating Filipinos’ roles in local history. Read more
Traveling exhibit brings animation magic to Bishop Museum
“Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels” features 19 interactive components that explore animation, from early hand-drawn works to the latest computer-generated imagery used in such Hollywood blockbusters as Disney’s “Moana.” Read more
Holiday trinket made for a queen
It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, so pick up something new to hang on your tree in honor of Queen Lili‘uokalani. Read more
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