See another side of zoo when sun goes down
Sunset might mark the end of your workday, but for some of the animals and employees at the Honolulu Zoo, it’s time to get busy. Read more
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Celebrate National Library Week at Hawaii’s public libraries
The Friends of the Library of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii-Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Culture Extension Program are supporting programming in celebration of National Library Week. Read more
Reissue marks Beatles album’s 50th year
For its 50th anniversary this year, the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” one of the most influential and acclaimed albums of all time, is getting a spruced-up reissue. Read more
Ko‘olau Writers Workshop offers experiential learning
The annual Ko‘olau Writers Workshop welcomes writers of all skill levels at the Hawai‘i Loa Campus of Hawai‘i Pacific University. Read more
Moanalua grad’s chopsticks earn ‘Shark Tank’ invite
Mylen Yamamoto was on a flight to Singapore in 2015 when she came up with a revolutionary take on disposable chopsticks that will be featured this week on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Read more
Get listed in the Star-Advertiser’s Summer Fun Guide
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Sunday Magazine will publish a Summer Fun Guide on April 23, with listings for programs and camps focusing on academics, art, music, dance, sports, technology and other themes — even just-for-fun recreational sessions — for kids through high school. Read more
HOT fundraiser has something for everyone
Hawaii Opera Theatre hosts a fundraiser — “Fashionably HOT — ACT II: A Fashion Reprise Pop-Up” — this week. Read more
‘Moon Walks’ return to Waimea Valley
For seven months beginning April 8, Waimea Valley will offer its popular nocturnal “Moon Walks” beneath the light of a full moon. Read more
Hawaiian arts make home at Ala Moana
Hawaiian art and music are expanding their niche at Ala Moana Center with the opening of two new spaces devoted to those pursuits. Read more
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Literary panel awards honor island poets, journal editors
The nonprofit Hawai‘i Literary Arts Council has named the 2017 recipients of the Elliot Cades Awards for Literature. Read more
Submit your event to the Star-Advertiser’s Summer Fun Guide
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sunday Magazine will publish a Summer Fun Guide with listings for programs and camps focusing on academics, art, music, dance, sports, technology and other themes for kids through high school. Read more
Film festival honors Kamae with TV, online screenings
PBS Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Legacy Foundation will celebrate the life and work of Eddie Kamae by screening 10 of his films on TV and online. Read more
Extras needed for two Hollywood movies filming on Oahu
A busy summer for Oahu’s film industry means local casting directors are looking for all types of people to fill minor acting roles on multiple major motion picture projects heading to the islands. Read more
Gallery space expanded at Mark’s Garage
The Arts at Marks Garage in Chinatown has expanded its gallery space to accommodate a range of activities. Read more
Learn more about Japanese picture brides
Barbara Kawakami, author of “Picture Bride Stories,” will speak about the subject and sign copies of her book during an event co-sponsored by the Hawaii Japanese Center. Read more
Isle artists put stamp on wildlife
Wildlife artists David K. Hayes of Kailua and Carol Tredway of Holualoa, Hawaii island, created the winning designs for this season’s Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Stamp Contest. Read more
Zhang, Young designs featured at ‘East Meets West’
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce will showcase designs by Chinese designer Lilian Zhang and Hawaii designer Mae Young at its “East Meets West” Narcissus Fashion Show on April 2 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Read more
KTUH seeks donations to cover expenses
KTUH is holding its annual Radiothon fundraising drive this week to collect $30,000 in donations. The money will be used to supplement funds from student fees, which fall short of covering KTUH’s operating budget. Read more
Get listed in our spring events guide
Spring into action with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sunday Magazine’s special guide to spring and Easter events. Read more
Hospital gifted with new canine
Patients at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children can enjoy visits from a four-legged visitor once again. Read more
Newly discovered fern weathers extreme conditions on Maui
While recent torrential rain has unsettled many Maui residents, scientists have announced the discovery of a tiny fern, endemic to the Valley Isle, that holds its ground in flash floods. Read more
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