Arts + Culture
HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 23rd Annual Photo Contest is Open for Submissions
HAWAIʻI Magazine's annual photo contest is back!
Your Primer to Hawaiʻi and the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are upon us, so here's a quick refresher on everything related to Hawaiʻi—from athletes to surfing—that will be appearing the event!
Learn the Hawaiian Strategy Game Kōnane on Kauaʻi
This Kaua‘i cultural practitioner says the game, sometimes called Hawaiian checkers, teaches people critical thinking and how to manage resources.
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
Meet This Hilo Fashion Designer, Mompreneur and Longtime Merrie Monarch Supporter
Simply Sisters fashion designer Regina “Lola” Miller shares her passion for aloha wear with pieces inspired by her love for family, hula and Hilo
How to Watch the Virtual 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need to know to watch the prestigious hula competition in Hilo from home.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP60
Kevin talks story with award-winning Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga about her upcoming album, “Rain on Sunday,“ in this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast.
See How Kaua‘i Artists Turned Marine Debris into Art
The third annual “Washed Up” art show will be on display through July 2.
12 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaiʻi
Long days, summer weather and mangoes are just a few reasons why summer is the best season to come to Hawaiʻi.
How the Popular Hanapēpē Art Night on Kauaʻi Pivoted During the Pandemic
The street fair is not back just yet, but some businesses are staying open late Friday nights.
POW! WOW! Celebrates 10 Years at the Bishop Museum
POW! WOW! The First Decade: From Hawaiʻi to the World Presented by Hawaiian Airlines brings Queen Street and Kakaʻako to Bishop Museum in a one-of-a-kind art exhibit.
Blockbuster “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is Coming to Honolulu
Register now to get first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
The 5 Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2021
There’s no better way to celebrate National Park Week than at these five national parks, voted as the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Hawaiʻi Looks to Reclaim Title of World's Longest Lei this Lei Day
This May Day, May 1, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreations needs your help to virtually break India's 3.11-mile lei world record.
Tales from Oʻahu's Community Gardens
Plants—and community—grow in Oʻahu’s community gardens.
How the North Shore's Oldest Hotel Helped Create the Haleʻiwa We Now Know Today
Without the Haleʻiwa Hotel, there would have been no Haleʻiwa.
This Hawai‘i Puzzle Company Can Help You De-Stress During Pandemic Times
These puzzles feature scenes from Hawaiʻi by artists who live in the Islands.
Waikīkī’s First Hotel Celebrates its 120th Anniversary
The famed Moana Surfrider opened its doors today in 1901—and it’s still as popular as ever.
The Hawaiian Islands and Their Nicknames, Explained
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, "Why is Maui called the Valley Isle," then you’ve come to the right place.
New Murals Bring Life to Downtown Līhu‘e
Five murals were painted by teams of Kaua‘i artists during last year’s NirMānāFest—and here’s how you can see them.
5 Hawaiʻi Coffee Table Books You'll Love
From Hawaiian cuisine to perfect shorebreak waves and kanaka maoli literature, these five coffee table books are necessary additions to any Hawai‘i lover’s library.
