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A Mele for Ni‘ihau, 44

Finding Your Footing, 50

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Merrie Monarch Festival, which was founded by legendary kumu hula and scholar Uncle George Na‘ope to commemorate the much-admired King David Kalākaua and to preserve the traditional Hawaiian dance of hula. This May, the revival continues,

when hula enthusiasts from around the world will celebrate the art of hula at the 6th Annual International Waikiki Hula Conference, which will pay tribute and celebrate the Merrie Monarch’s milestone anniversary. For more information on the coference, visit waikikihulaconference.com.

Hula today is as popular as ever, but it wasn’t always this way. It was driven underground and banned under the rule of King Kamehameha II until King David Kalākaua revived it as a living tradition. This year, the Merrie Monarch reached its 50th anniversary and the celebration will continue with the 6th Annual International Waikiki Hula Conference, which will pay homage to the esteemed festival with workshops, performances and more.

In hopes of keeping another tradition alive, musician Kuana Kahele Torres traveled to Ni‘ihau to immerse himself in the art of Ni‘ihau shell making. “The lei pūpū-making process is a testament to Ni‘ihau ingenuity and determination,” Torres writes. “To pick enough shells for one 36-inch strand of the ultra rare butterscotch colored momi kahakaha would require almost a year of searching every day on a beach only accessible after a one-hour horseback ride.” Because of this lengthy process, Ni‘ihau shell lei are becoming harder and harder to come by, though if Torres has his way, this will change in the future. Meanwhile, the LYLAS, an all-girl group of sisters who sing, dance and then some, will be bringing the aloha spirit to cable television this fall. Though they’ve grown up in a family of entertainers (most notably their brother Peter Hernandez, who goes by the name of Bruno Mars), the LYLAS are emerging in their own right. From its physical beauty to the faces that beam with the aloha spirit, Hawai‘i is a place filled with cultural gems that are sure to endure, one way or another.

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While scuba diving off the Kona coast of the Big Island, you can dive or snorkel with manta rays nightly. Diver’s lights attract plankton, which brings in the mantas for a buffet of their favorite food. The mantas do large ballet dancer-like circles while they feed and some-times come very close.

While snorkeling off the Kona Coast of the Big Island, we were snorkeling and a pod of spin-ner dolphins swarm right by us! It was amazing to be so close to these beautiful animals.

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C L A I R E L O w E R , E N G L A N D , u KAs the sun sets across the waters of Waikīkī, a surfer makes the most of the last waves of the day, while others spend their time crammed on the booze cruise boat. It’s just another day in Waikīkī.

D O N w E B B , A L B E R TA , C A N A D AThe most fascinating thing on our recent trip to Hawai‘i was taking a hiking tour with a guide on an active lava bed. This picture was taken on Big Island east of the Volcanoes Na-tional Park. How many people have stood with molten lava flowing in a crack between their feet!?

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K A I T S A w Y E R , D A u P H I N , PAThe photo was taken at the top of Diamond Head Crater on O‘ahu. The panoramic views of Waikīkī atop this 760-ft. tuff crater are second to none and provide the perfect space to watch a sunrise or sunset.


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Ka‘ena Point: Leaping Place of Souls

In ancient Hawaiian folklore, Ka‘ena Point was known as leina a ka‘uhane, a jumping-off point for the souls where the spirits of the recently deceased could be reunited with their ancestors. Today, the easternmost point of O‘ahu is designated as a Natural Area Reserve, protecting nesting albatrosses and shearwaters, monk seals and native plant species. Ka‘ena Point can be reached from the North Shore through Mokulē‘ia or from the southeast via the Wai‘anae Coast.

アロハカエナ・ポイントは今は亡き先祖に再会できる場所として知られている。

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LindSey dymondPropriator / Slave, Kalapawai Cafe & Deli, Kailua

Only a local would know: The true meaning of “da kine;” matching aloha shirts and shorts are only for little kids; it’s OK to have more than two starches on your plate; SPAM musubi is the original super food. Oh, and they’re called SLIPPERS. 1. Best place to experience Hawai‘i’s culture: Being able to see how it all began at Volcanoes National Park (1 Crater Rim Dr.). It’s not hula dancers and Mai Tais, but it’s a glimpse into the cradle of Hawai‘i. 2. Current obsession: Triathlons. Speeding down Makapu‘u on a road bike or having to dig deep to keep moving forward is addicting, as is the peace of being underwater with just the fishies and my thoughts. 3. Favorite food and where to get it: I’m in love with pizza and a good beer. JJ Dolan’s (1147 Bethel St.) or V Lounge (1344 Kona St.) are awesome. 4. Favorite thing to do outdoors:I love the power of turning the corner at Ka‘ena Point while running towards Yokohama Bay. The stunning view of the Wai‘anae Mountains and the sounds of the bird sanctuary and the ocean are breathtaking. 5. Go to lunch spot and what do you order: A Lucky Bowl and a Hitachino beer from the Lucky Belly (50 N. Hotel St.). 6. Best place for a date: I love Town (3435 Waialae Ave.) or 12th Ave Grill (1145 12th Ave.). The food is always excellent and it’s a great way to enjoy great local produce and meats. Salt (3605 Waialae Ave.) is also conveniently located nearby for a fantastic nightcap—or starter!

7. A perfect day in Hawai‘i would be: A sunrise run with the dog at Lanikai Pillboxes; then off to Hawai‘i Kai for a beer and a slice at Kona Brewing Company (7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.). Continuing along the highway, head to a friend’s with a book and bottle of dry rosé in hand to listen to the waves hit the sea wall along Diamond Head. Take a dip in the ocean or a swim to the windsock at Kaimana’s, followed by a barbeque and fire pit to cap it off. Then finally, back home and in bed by 9:30!

8. Best place for drinking wine: Sitting on the patio at Kalapawai Cafe (750 Kailua Rd.), watching as the afternoon creeps into evening and people come and go into Kailua Town. The wine list is awesome with tons of choices from the Old World and New, and chef Jason’s menu is awesome to share with the friends.

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Kualoa Ranch, established in 1850, is located on 4,000 acres of unspoiled paradise along O‘ahu’s northeastern coast. Family owned and operated, its mission is to serve as a role model and steward of the land by preserving, protect-ing and enhancing Hawai‘i’s natural beauty and culture, while also developing recreational and agricultural enterprises that are compatible with the environment. Recently, Kualoa partnered with Mamoli‘i Productions, which specializes in traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian dances and is led by kumu hula Kui Gape, to present The Legends of Kualoa. The new production showcases the sa-cred land of Kualoa and the four Hawaiian leg-ends of Kahekili, La‘amaikahiki, Kamapua‘a and Kū‘ilioloa, and the battle of Hi‘iaka and Mokoli‘i. Guests will also enjoy a dinner featuring deli-cious hand-carved prime rib, fresh island fish with lemon caper butter sauce, grilled island

chicken, and a selection of sides and dessert. Combination packages with afternoon tours and The Legends of Kualoa tickets are available and offer the opportunity for guests to learn of the legends and legacy of Kualoa’s sacred land, and then see the legends come to life through hula kahiko, an ancient style of hula. The Legends of Kualoa dinner show is avail-able on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kama‘aina guests can enjoy the experience for $10 off the ticket price ($49 per adult and $39 per child) or combine the dinner show with ranch tours for the ultimate Hawaiian experience. With an array array of jungle and ocean expedition tours, as well as ATV and horseback adventures, Kualoa has something for everyone.

For more information or to make reservations, please call 808-237-7321 or visit kualoa.com.

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Though it’s immediately associated with Hawai‘i, hula has had a somewhat contentious history in the islands. It was banned under the rule of King Kamehameha II, when he abolished ‘ai kapu and traditional Hawaiian religion. In 1820, after Calvinist missionaries called it noisy, unharmonious, and used to promote lasciviousness, hula performances were driven underground, until King David Kalākaua, also known as The Merrie Monarch, for which the famous hula competition is named, revived hula as a living tradition. Today, hula is globally recognized as a symbol of the aloha spirit. This May, the revival continues, when hula enthusiasts from around the world will celebrate the art of hula at the 6th Annual International Waikiki Hula Conference, which will bring together hula lovers for a weekend filled with hula, chant, history, crafts and more. The conference workshops, mele (songs) and hula will all pay tribute to and celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 50th anniversary. With over 80 Merrie Monarch-themed workshops at this year’s conference, participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops and

seminars, such as making an authentic, Hilo-style ti leaf lei or an ipu heke (double gourd drum) with one of Hawai‘i’s master implement crafters. The conference will feature possibly the largest gathering of Hawai‘i-based kumu hula for one event—a special treat for hula students and performers from outside the state.

The 6th Annual International Waikiki Hula Conference takes place from May 17-19. Registration is $385 ($250 for Hawai‘i residents) for the full three days. Special rates are offered for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to register for the conference, please visit waikikihulaconference.com.

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フラインターナショナル·ワイキキ·フラ·カンファ

レンスは５月１７日から１９日迄介されます。メリーモナーク·フラ·フェスティバルも今年で50周年を迎え、その祝賀行事も開

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A L A S T I N G L E G A C YLonghi’s Lahaina celebrates 37 years of fine meats and seafood.

In 1976, Bob Longhi traveled to Hawai‘i for a one-week vacation. His second night in Maui, Longhi walked into what was then called Captain Jack’s Family Restaurant, located at 888 Front Street in Lāhainā. Then an insurance agent with an insatiable love affair with food, Longhi asked casually about any locations for sale. “Yes, this building,” replied Captain Jack. “I’ve been in Chapter 11 for two years.” Nine months later, 888 Front Street would become the place where Longhi would establish his culinary roots, and where his name would become synonymous with lobster Benedicts, meaty steaks, succulent seafood and classic pastas. “Over the years many people have asked

me how I can have a restaurant in the middle of nowhere,” Longhi writes in his cookbook Longhi’s: Recipes and Reflections from Maui’s Most Opinionated Restaurateur. “But they are completely mistaken because we are in the center of everywhere. We can go to South America, we can go to Australia, we can go to the mainland, we can go to New Zealand. At any given time around the world, there’s summer or there’s spring or there’s fall.” Thirty-seven years later, combining great service, great food and wonderful atmosphere, Longhi’s has become one of the most popular and acclaimed restaurants in Hawai‘i. From its produce to its proteins, Longhi’s prides itself on serving up the best offerings it can find locally and throughout the world, like Hawaiian fish caught fresh that same day, corn-fed beef bred in Iowa especially for the restaurant or North

Atlantic lobsters flown in regularly. So whether you choose to indulge in the restaurant’s open-air veranda for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the iconic restaurant will leave an impression as lasting as its legacy.

Longhi’s has three locations to serve you: Longhi’s Lahaina, located at 888 Front St., Longhi’s Wailea, located in the Shops at Wailea, and Longhi’s Ala Moana, located at Ala Moana Shopping Center. For more information, visit longhis.com.

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美味しい魚介類や食べ物を提供しているラハイナのロンギーズは今年で３

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FLOATING LANTERNS

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1999年5月27日にメモリアルデーに真如苑の苑主・伊藤真聰によってアラモアナビーチでランタンフローティング·セレモニー灯籠流しが開催され、以後毎年の行事となっています。

With the wish of creating cultural harmony and understanding, her holiness Shinso Ito, head of the Shinnyo-en Buddhist Order, officiated the inaugural Lantern Floating ceremony on Memorial Day in 1999.

Since then, words of remembrance have been strewn across delicate paper lanterns during Memorial Day for the annual Lantern Floating ceremony. Some of the messages are somber (“He took you from me way to soon. I cherish the 9 years I got to spend with you. I can only remember good moments.”); others are more playful (“I will see you again some day. Keep pulling those slots in Heaven. Love you Nana!!!”). With each wish of peace and happiness for loved ones past and present, hearts are opened in an experience that transcends the human boundaries that usually divide us. Take part in the Lantern Floating ceremony on Memorial Day, May 27, at Ala Moana Beach Park from 6—7:30 p.m. For more information, visit lanternfloatinghawaii.

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Since the inception of Bentos Mochi and Delectables last July, the success of Kui and Kristin Bento’s new venture has been on a steady upturn. With their handcrafted and organic marshmallow, truffle and mochi sweets—and clever, happy names like “marshmahalos” and “chubby fudgy”—they’ve managed to build an intimate network of loyal customers at the Fort Street and Ala Moana farmers markets. The steady business has allowed Kui to leave behind the security of his job as a carpet fitter to focus his energies entirely on the new business. “If you know it’s something good, you have to go for it—you only have one chance,” he says. Upon arriving to their setup at the Fort

Street farmers market, Kui offers me his homemade white chocolate mochi, which, at the center, holds a white chocolate truffle speckled with glass candy. It’s soft and chewy on the outside, creamy and buttery smooth on the inside. As I bite into it, Kui explains how everything they sell is organic and handmade. “Kui doesn’t even use food coloring,” says Kristin. “He adds color by smashing fresh fruits and incorporating that into the dish to add color.” I ask how long it took to prepare for today’s market and she answers, “We’ve been in the kitchen for two days. And it’s just the two of us, so sometimes it’s a struggle.” Though joint ventures such as theirs can often cause stress on relationships, Kui and

Kristin’s holds stronger than ever, and both say that it has even tightened it in some ways. The nature of the business constantly provokes areas of personal vulnerability, but by happy circumstance, one’s weakness has been the other’s strength, making for a unique system of balance that has added a flowing chemistry to their marriage. “Kui formulates the products,” says Kristin. “I am more quality control, setting up the display, making things pretty.” “She’s the PR,” says Kui, beaming. “She has the good visual perspective that I lack. I’m more concerned about the taste.” Their children—a 6-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl—are deeply rooted in the business as well, as it was the love their

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daughter had for mochi that started it all. “We’re blessed to have such amazing and understanding kids, the best kids,” says Kui. “As young as they are, they get that a business involves mom and dad working very hard.” Watching the couple work, I begin to understand the genuine care put forth towards both product and customer. These energies affected many who’d stop to buy a marshmahalo, chubby fudgy or whatever; people were drawn in by the passion for the food and sold on the warm spirit of the Bentos—they weren’t customers, they were friends. Just then, another happy customer departs with a strawberry marshmahalo in hand. “Marshmahalos,” Kui calls out. “You’ll be back for s’mores!”

Find Bentos Mochi and Delectables every Tuesday and Friday at the Fort Street Mall farmers market from 6:30 a.m.—1 p.m. and every Saturday at the Ala Moana farmers market from 8 a.m.—12 p.m. For more information, visit bentosmd.com.

クイとクリステン・ベントは心を込めてオーガニックもちやマシュマロ、トリ

ュフを手作りします。


Despite earning praise for his talents, including a Hale ‘Aina award, Jason Iwane is just a humble local boy from O‘ahu’s east side.

Iwane, who began cooking at age 16 at the local favorite Zippy’s after he got tired of asking his mom for spending money, is the head chef of Kalapawai Café & Deli, a bistro-style restaurant that prides itself on craftsmanship

and local ingredients. Breakfast and lunch offerings include a pleasant assortment of salads, soups, sandwiches and pizzas. For dinner, chef Iwane presents an impressive small-plate menu (with wine!), comfort food-inspired, with a focus on clean, seasonal flavors and tidy presentation. His sweet potato ravioli is addictive, wide and slippery in a shallow pool of caramelized sage brown butter and topped with plump plum tomatoes that burst tart and juicy. The pork chop is big and on the bone, served like a rib and smothered in the chef’s special barbecue sauce, which is so good,

customers have often asked to purchase it by the pint. “It’s grilled meats with bright flavors,” says the chef. “At the end of your meal, you want to take the bone and nibble on it. We need wet towelettes,” he says with a laugh. With its fresh offerings and expansive menu, Kalapawai is the perfect place to begin - and end - a day spent swimming in Lanikai’s aquamarine waters or hiking the coastal Ko‘olau cliffs.

Kalapawai Café & Deli is located at 750 Kailua Rd. For more information, visit kalapawaimarket.com.

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In 2012, the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation began their title sponsorship of Spike and Serve, a non-profit program that offers volleyball clinics, leagues and tournaments for Hawai‘i’s youth. The program was founded in 2012 by Hawai‘i native and US Beach Volleyball Olympian Kevin Wong who was looking for a way to give back to the community he grew up in. He started by volunteering at Ala Wai Elementary School with fourth and fifth graders. After

four months, Wong saw how much he enjoyed coaching and started offering low cost Spike and Serve volleyball clinics at Star of the Sea Gym. Spike and Serve has grown from its humble beginnings expanding to locations throughout O‘ahu serving over a thousand kids from ages 5-18. “My experience at the Olympics, both as an athlete and commentator, has taught me that it can’t be just about volleyball and winning,” said Wong. “Olympians are top athletes who represent the best of the best in each of their countries. However, the majority leave the Olympics disappointed after not wining a medal. My fifth place finish in 2000 Olympics in

Sydney was, at the time, the biggest failure of my life. But now I know the lessons I learned in preparing for the Olympics and the wisdom I gained from my fifth place finish are worth far more to me than an Olympic medal.” At Spike and Serve, Wong’s goals are to teach excellence in life through excellence in volleyball. Core values that are stressed include teamwork, resiliency and unselfishness, and medals are rewarded for displays of these traits just as they are for winning matches. Mauna Loa is proud to support Wong’s mission to inspire, inform, excel and transform the children of Hawai‘i. For more information about Mauna Loa, visit maunaloa.com or about the Spike and Serve program, visit spikeandserve.com.

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Driving down the road,I feel the spirit coming to me,

from yesterday, yesterday.

All my memories hold heaven on high,brown-skinned woman, clear blue island sky.

Daytime sunshine, oo-ooh so bright,midnight moon a-glowing, stars up in the sky.

Country road, take me home,to the place I belong,

West Makaha, Mount Ka‘ala.Take me home, take me home, country road.

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Winter swells bring massive waves to Hawai‘i’s shores. Thundering waves can be as large as 20 feet (translating to a wave face height of more than 30 feet) and oftentimes even larger. Tow-in surfing, as shown here at Kaua‘i’s Kekaha Beach Park, utilizes a motorized vehicle such as a jetski or helicopter to be able to catch waves that were once thought uncatchable. Waves of this height move at 30 to 40 mph, making it nearly impossible to pick up enough speed to manually paddle into the wave.


8 DAyS IN THE KO‘OLAuS

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On April 1, 2012, Chase Norton became the first documented person to hike the entire Ko‘olau summit in a single trip. This is a brief story of his journey.

YOU CAN TAKE ANYTHING TO THE ExTREME

REALLY, EVEN SOMETHING APPEARING

AS LEISURELY AS HIKING IN HAWAI‘I.

HIKERS HAVE FOUND NARROW RIDGES

WITH SHEER, THOUSAND-FOOT DROP-

OFFS TO TIPTOE ACROSS, CRUMBLY ROCK

FACES TO SCRAMBLE UP; THEY EVEN

CONNECT TRAILS TO CREATE MULTI-DAY

BACKPACKING TRIPS. Last year on O‘ahu, Chase Norton took Hawai‘i hiking to a new extreme. He completed a hike that no one (in modern times at least) had ever done, across the entire summit of the Ko‘olaus, O‘ahu’s largest mountain range, from the north to the south shore. It took him eight days to complete. There’s a reason no one has hiked the full Ko‘olau summit before. Most people have com-mon sense, you see, and the hike is not easy. When you look at the Ko‘olaus, which you can see from most parts of O‘ahu, you’ll notice that the top summit line is jagged. Hiking the sum-

mit involves going up steep peaks and down notches on a narrow path. The trail, if you can call it that, is not defined. You plod along over trampled shrubs and grass with sheer drop-offs on either side. On some days, there is so much wind you cannot stand straight. Sections of the Ko‘olau summit are known by hikers as being the some of the most treach-erous hikes on O‘ahu. Hikers typically attempt these trails one section at a time to get a quick thrill, but string together these dangerous hikes into one trip, add the weight and bulk of a backpack, and you’re testing your luck. It took two attempts for Chase to complete this trek. On his first, he fell from one of the steep sections, injured himself and had to be airlifted off the mountain. For his second, Chase had learned his lesson and devoted countless hours of time and energy to planning. The hike was planned out meticulously. He knew exactly how far he wanted to hike each day, approxi-mately how long it would take him, and where he would find water and take shelter. When it came to his backpacking gear, Chase went

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ultra light. He immersed himself in a method of backpacking that involves packing as lightly and minimally as possible. On April 1, 2012, Chase completed the hike. He ended up near the Makapu’u Lighthouse on the southeast tip of O‘ahu, where a friend picked him up. He was alive and well, albeit a little haggard looking. The planning had paid off, but the feat was not without struggle.

A week after he completed the hike, Chase recounted his experience, describing his ascent to Pu‘u Konahuanui, the tallest peak of the Ko‘olaus, as thus: “The challenges fell fast, and then as if my body knew the worst was behind me, I hit a mental and physical wall of exhaus-tion. It felt like my body just let go of all the built up stress over the last seven days. I had never felt so empty of everything inside me. I

had run out of water around the last rock climb and still had over two hours until the water I did have, which was being filtered with tablets, was deemed drinkable. It was around 3:30 p.m. at this point, but I knew even if I went extremely slow, I would make it to the summit before dark. So the remainder of the ascent became two minutes of rest for every minute of hiking, liter-ally, five or six steps, rest, then repeat. That last

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climb up the steep mud, with a tree as my foot-ing, was by far the hardest thing I had to do the entire trip. But I made it and dragged myself to the summit, finally laying at the top of K1, one of two peaks that make up Pu‘u Konahuanui, at 4:45 p.m. It took about 30 minutes until I could move enough to call friends and family to let them know where I was and that I was safe.” In total, Chase spent four years planning this hike. He hiked every weekend to create and practice the route. He spent thousands of dollars testing equipment that would make his pack light enough for the hike. All this while enrolled in a Ph.D. program at University of Hawai‘i Mānoa. Whether ancient Hawaiians have hiked this route is unknown, but the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, which has been around for over

a century, now lists Chase Norton’s name in their records as the first person to have completed the Ko‘olau summit hike in a single trip.

To read the full story about Chase’s preparation and journey to hike the Ko‘olau summit, visit Unreal Hawaii, a blog about outdoor adven-ture and lifestyle, at unrealhawaii.com.

２０１２年４月１日、チエイス・ノータンはコオラウ山脈をハイキングで制覇した最初の人物である。

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IF YOU ARE AT ALL AWARE OF REALITY TELEVISION OR

POP MUSIC (I.E., YOU DON’T LIVE UNDER A ROCK), GET

USED TO HEARING ABOUT THE LYLAS, FOUR SISTERS

FROM HONOLULU THAT SING, PERFORM, AND HAVE

AMBITIONS TO BRING ALOHA TO REALITY TELEVISION.

THE LYLAS CONSIST OF THE SISTERS HERNANDEZ:

PRESLEY, THE YOUNGEST AT 22, TAHITI, TIARA AND

JAIME. THE YOUNG WOMEN CHOSE THE ACRONYM

FROM “LOVE YOU LIKE A SISTER” FOR THEIR GROUP

NAME, A SIGNATURE PHRASE USED ON NOTES THAT

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL GIRLS WOULD PASS EACH OTHER

IN CLASS, FOLDED INTO FUNCTIONAL ORIGAMI TO

DETERMINE WHICH BOY WAS KISSABLE. Though they grew up in a family of entertainers, each of the sisters performing onstage since childhood, they have become accustomed to being introduced by way of their brother, Bruno Mars, who at the age of 27 may just be the most enduring entertainment export from the Aloha State since Don Ho. Their father, Peter “Dr. Doo-Wop” Hernandez, who’s originally from Brooklyn, and their uncle John Valentine per-formed throughout the girls’ childhood in Waikīkī as part of the

A FAMILy AFFAIR

Though they’ve grown up in a family of entertainers, the LYLAS are emerging in their

own right and will soon be bringing aloha to reality television.

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doo-wop revival group, The Love Notes. Brother Bruno joined the Love Notes’ performances when he was barely out of diapers, learning the ropes of show business with his sisters. When Bruno moved to Los Angeles, he was accom-panied by their eldest brother Eric, an accom-plished drummer who has since performed with Cee Lo Green, Travie McCoy, and anyone who shares the stage with Bruno Mars on tour. In Honolulu, you can still catch the sisters’ mother Bernadette “Bernie” Hernandez taking over the microphone at local karaoke hangouts. It took some time for the sisters to realize they had to join the family business. Two years after officially forming as a group with pop am-bitions, the LYLAS’ first single, “Come Back,” was released this past February with a series of radio and media announcements across America. The song was co-written with Jacob Luttrell, a producer who has recently worked with Justin Bieber and Enrique Iglesias. Their second

single will be a remake of Don Henley’s lament from 1984, “The Boys of Summer.” “Of course we changed it to girls of summer,” says Tiara. To launch their emergence as entertainers in Honolulu, the sisters threw a coming-out party of sorts at a club in March, at once attracting the full attention of the small city’s nightlife press and outgrowing its capacity for glamour. The real work of the LYLAS, however, will be less about the after parties (which inevitably come with the making of music) and more about the music itself. The cable television network WE tv has picked up a reality entertain-ment show to follow the sisters as they travel from Los Angeles, Honolulu and beyond, and will be slotted to appear on the network’s pro-gramming this fall. The series will be primarily shot in Hawai‘i and Los Angeles, where eldest sister Jaime has lived for the past several years. The rest of the sisters will take residence in a house of their own in the Hollywood Hills,

though “don’t get us wrong,” Tiara clarifies, “it’s the bottom of the hill.” The show will follow the sisters as they climb the Hollywood social structure and work to produce a full-length album, reaching for the Hollywood sign and all its allure in much the same way Jay Gatsby sought the green light at the end of the dock across the bay. The LYLAS have much to watch out for in the world of reality entertainment, where program after program follows the same formula: pretty, talent-deficient girls sashay through lives of conspicuous consumption and relationships with adolescent, boorish partners. The sisters are understandably wary of the pitfalls of hav-ing their own lives recorded for the world to see. “Our managers are our executive producers though,” says Tahiti, “and they have our best interests in mind.” “We decided to sign with the WE network because we want to do a family show,” says


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Tiara. “We’re a family. We’re proud of where we’re from, and we want Hawai‘i to be proud of us.” As she speaks, her sisters nod in unison. When asked if their mother will join them in the move, the sisters let out a collective sigh. “She’s not a ‘mama-ger,’ the way Chris Jenner is,” says Tiara, referring to the “mom” and “manager” of the Kardashian sisters’ business empire. But family members can, undoubtedly, be expected to drop in every now and then on the show. Entertainment for the Hernandez girls is, after all, a family affair.

Tune in this fall to catch the LYLAS on WE tv. You can also download “Come Back” on iTunes.

ハワイの芸能人家族の中で育った「ザ・ライラズ」は彼女たちのテレビ番組を世界に向けて発信する。


THE ExTREMELY RARE, HIGHLY PRIZED AND

WIDELY COLLECTED SHELLS OF NI‘IHAU

HAVE BEEN GATHERED, METICULOUSLY

SORTED BY SIZE AND COLOR AND STRUNG

INTO SHELL LEI FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS.

SAMPLES OF THIS UNIqUE HAWAIIAN

ART CAN BE FOUND IN SUCH ESTEEMED

INSTITUTIONS AS THE SMITHSONIAN

MUSEUM AND THE BRITISH MUSEUM OF

NATURAL HISTORY. LARGER LEIS CONTAIN

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUAL

SHELLS THAT ARE SEWN INTO STRANDS THAT

COMMAND HIGH PRICES AT BOTH SALE AND

AUCTION. A SIMPLE CHOKER CAN START AT

A THOUSAND DOLLARS, WHERE A 36-INCH,

MULTIPLE STRAND LEI CONTAINING THE

MOST CHERISHED KAHELELANI SHELLS CAN

SELL FOR OVER $40,000.

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It has been dream of mine since childhood—growing up in rainy Hilo on the far opposite end

of the island chain—to one day visit mythical Ni‘ihau, the Forbidden Island. I have always been drawn to its mele (song), the legends of the island shrouded in mystery. As a child, I was enchanted by stories of priceless lei pūpū, the Ni‘ihau shell lei. I loved growing up in Hilo during Merrie Monarch because the Hawaiians dressed for it. Hair done up with pua (flowers), mu‘umu‘u fluffed, and if you had Ni‘ihau lei pūpū, you wore them—all of them. I remember one year seeing Uncle George Naope in an orange polyester suit, white shoes, white hat and what must have been 40 strands of Ni‘ihau white momi shells tied pikake style around his neck. As he slowly made his way around the craft fair in the Hilo Civic Auditorium, the crowd parted around him like nervous schools of fish. For many years after that, I tucked away savings in hopes to afford my first Ni‘ihau momi shell choker. I wore it until it broke and repaired it many times thereafter, until finally the shells were added to a larger lei. As a young musician, I remember hearing stories of Aunty Genoa Keawe traveling to Ni‘ihau to entertain for the people there. She so delighted the entire village with her music, she was sent home with three suitcases full of Ni‘ihau shell lei gifted to her from the people of Ni‘ihau. Although I have traveled the world with my

A MELE FOR NI ‘ IHAu

Kuana Torres Kahele recounts with fondness his adoration of the prized Ni‘ihau shell lei, coming full circle with a trip to the

Forbidden Island.

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music, the closest I ever got to the island of Ni‘ihau was looking at it with wonder from across the shimmering sea on Kaua‘i. Once, my group Nā Palapalai was asked to play at a birthday pā‘ina (party) on Kaua‘i for a family from Ni‘ihau. I chose a Ni‘ihau shell lei over cash as payment for the gig and just about fell over when, towards the end of the party, I was presented with a three strand Ni‘ihau lei kipona (mixed shells) that fell past my stomach. I was supposed to finish singing but was utterly speechless. I was forever hooked on Ni‘ihau lei pūpū from that moment on. Today, I am an avid shell lei collector and lei maker in my own right. Unlike many islanders, I wear my Ni‘ihau lei frequently, mixing style and color to coordinate with a performance or sometimes just to go to dinner with friends. I am always complimented by people who adore my lei; immediately after, they tell me theirs are locked away in a safety deposit box or tucked away in some secret drawer. I always say the same thing, “Wear your lei!” Show respect and aloha for the hours of work that went in to collecting, sizing, making the holes and stringing the special shells. This is one of our most important living cultural legacies. We should honor it.

Most lei makers focus on smaller, quicker selling chokers or earrings to make a living rather than take a chance on a larger, multi-strand lei, making these all the more rare. My own collection is a mix of cherished lei given to me by loved ones and friends; others I have made myself. I have several lei from the Kanahele ‘ohana, one of the most respected lei making families in Hawai‘i. My most intricate and detailed lei are made by Mama Ane Kanahele and her son, Kele Kanahele, both master Ni‘ihau lei makers and teachers of the art. I am in Japan once a month to teach and often take shell lei to sell to my students made by Ni‘ihau stringers. They usually sell out within the first two classes with other curious buyers and collectors often waiting eagerly to see what new patterns I have to show. It is my way of helping and giving back to the lei makers who work so hard in what they do. Japanese hula dancers are thrilled to have authentic Ni‘ihau lei for performances and shows. Ni‘ihau stringers are equally as thrilled for the sale as they are with the notion that their lei have traveled to accompany a hula dancer thousands of miles away. Last December, the opportunity to visit Ni‘ihau presented itself, upon gaining


permission from the island’s owners. From our charter flight aboard Ni‘ihau Helicopters, a handful of well-maintained homesteads clustered along one stretch of white sandy beach came in view. At any given time, a third of those homes may be empty, as a result of families traveling back and forth to Kaua‘i for business, supplies or medical needs. There is no phone service on Ni‘ihau, nor is there cell phone reception. A one-lane dirt road winds along various stretches of coastline. It is Ni‘ihau’s main thoroughfare guiding horses and the occasional rusty army jeep along its lazy, meandering path. Many things are unchanged on the island. Fresh-caught fish is an island staple, along with a limited amount of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Everything else is shipped in by barge every other month from Kaua‘i. People on Ni‘ihau make running lists of supplies that are relayed to ‘ohana on Kaua‘i who make Costco runs for requested items. There is no need for money on Ni‘ihau because there is nothing to buy. Many years ago, when Ni‘ihau Ranch was operational,

there was a one-room General Store that carried basic supplies. Family would charge items against their dad or son’s paychecks from the ranch to make it through the month until the ship came. The only form of currency is the prized Ni‘ihau lei made on the island. Shell lei can be traded for helicopter charters off the island or given to Kaua‘i family to sell in order to pay for supplies. Loose shells are often sold to other lei makers. All currency is shell based. As we touch down, the sparkling sands of Nanina Beach immediately catch my eye. Beyond that, the ocean is awash in a magical silvery blue. Emerging from the helicopter, the cool rush of salty air floods us. I can smell Ni‘ihau for the first time, and it makes me smile. The work required for shell collection is mind-boggling. To pick enough shells for one 36-inch strand of the ultra rare butterscotch colored momi kahakaha would require almost a year of searching every day on a beach only accessible after a one-hour horseback ride. The lei pūpū-making process is a testament

to Ni‘ihau ingenuity and determination. The beach where we land is a mixture of shells and coarse, large-grain sand. The rare and highly prized kahelelani shells are almost the same size as the grains of Ni‘ihau sand, making them nearly impossible to detect, much less collect. Jet-black baby opihi are scattered across the sand amid striped cone shells, tiny, white, dove shells and puka shells, all awaiting to be strung. The larger multicolored cowries, which come in assorted colors and sizes, ranging from the prized, bumpy white cowry to the extremely rare golden yellow cowry, are used as closures for the lei. Crawling around on my hands and knees gingerly picking shells, I think of the shell lei I currently own and how long it must have taken to gather the shells to make them. It’s then that I realize the magnitude of human labor that had gone into my current collection. There is nothing more valuable than our talent and our time, and each Ni‘ihau shell lei requires hundreds of hours of both. Ironically, picking shells from the sand on Ni‘ihau is the last step in

my shell lei-making education, and after having completed all the steps of the circle, I would say gathering the shells is by far the hardest part. In order to make a beautifully sized lei, where the color matches perfectly, is like finding a needle in a haystack hundreds of times over and over again. But more than shells, or monk seal sightings, I had hoped a new song might find its way to me. As a songwriter and a Hawaiian, it is one of the highest forms of respect and reverence I can offer to a beautiful place or memorable person. So much of my songwriting comes from sense of place and the energy of the surroundings. Almost everything I write has some element of Hawaiian geography woven through it. For me, there is no better way to immortalize a loved one or forgotten place name than by including it in my original mele. Kele began to spout out names as he pointed to the ocean, the channel beyond and Lehua Rock, which sat looming in the distance behind us. Slowly the music in my head obscured his voice, and the song lyrics began to come to

me in Hawaiian. I grabbed another water from our cooler, my ukulele, and headed back up Nanina Beach to finish my song.

誰でもが訪れることのできないニイハウ島、クアナ・トレス・カヘレはこの

島でとれるニイハウ・シェル・レイをこよなく愛し、人々に伝えている。


FINDING yOuR FOOTING

Spend a day out in the waves of Waikīkī, where the famed Beach Boys have been passing on the stoke of surf ing with every

perfectly-timed push for more than 100 years.

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FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, THE

BEACH BOYS OF WAIKīKī HAVE BEEN

INSTRUMENTAL IN THE HISTORY OF

SURFING. FROM THE SUNNY SHORES OF

WAIKīKī, TENS OF THOUSANDS – IF NOT

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS – OF SURFERS

FOUND THEIR FOOTING ON THEIR FIRST

WAVE WITH THE HELP OF THE BEACH

BOYS. ALTHOUGH THE WAIKīKī OF 1901

STANDS IN GLARING DIFFERENCE TO

THE WAIKīKī OF TODAY, THE TRAITS AND

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEACH BOYS

REMAIN THE SAME. At its essence, the life of the modern Beach Boy isn’t that unlike that of their legendary predecessors. From their stands in Waikīkī, the early Beach Boys, which included the likes of Duke Kahanamoku and George Freeth, acted as frontline ambassadors for Hawai‘i. For many tourists during the turn of the 20th century, including famed American author Jack London, the Beach Boys were the personification of the warmth, hospitality and aloha that have come to define the islands. In much the same manner as the originals, the Beach Boys of today pride themselves on their sense of aloha on land and their innate aptitude in the water. “It’s a bloodline. It’s a real honor to be a Beach Boy,” says a man simply known as “Fats.” A modern Beach Boy with ample features and an even larger smile, Fats’ eyes light up when he talks about the Beach Boys of old. “There’s been so many legendary Beach Boys,” he says, “but even today, we still get plenty legends. There’s been some changes over the years, but at the bottom, all real Beach Boys have the same characteristics. You really gotta love being down here at the beach, love working with people, and really know all the conditions. You gotta keep it simple, keep it real, and do it from the heart. You want to share the best of surfing to the visitors. That’s what it’s all about.”

Zane Aikau, nephew to Eddie and member of the Aikau surfing dynasty, was born into the Beach Boy lifestyle. For him, there’s nothing that can compare to this line of work. “A typical day for us is five hours of teaching surf lessons, two hours on the canoe, and two hours talking story,” he says with a laugh. “But there’s a serious side to it, too. There’s a lot of people down here that we have to watch out for and keep safe.” However carefree the life of a Beach Boy may sound on paper, the reality for many proves to be too taxing. According to Fats, you’ve got to pay your dues. “You can’t just show up and become one Beach Boy,” he says. “There’s duties you gotta do first. You gotta shag boards, get da people’s boards, put ’em up, get ’em set up. You can spend a year or two just doing that before you can become one instructor. In the summer, we’ll work 12-hour days no problem. Plenty people come for just a few weeks or a month and realize that it’s not for them. But for me, there’s nothing else. I’ve been working here on the beach since the ’80s, and to me the best part about the job has always been, and I think will always be, seeing someone catch their first wave, seeing them look back at you with this huge smile. It’s the best.”

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On the eastern banks of Inle Lake, the engine roars as we make our way through narrow waterways running between stilted houses and rows of floating gardens. We speed past women perched on bamboo slats slapping laundry against the water, past children splashing playfully in the shallows, all of them pausing to smile as we pass. Reaching open water, longboats roar past, some speeding quickly towards town, some sitting low on the water, heavy with bags of rice and men and women from the Intha villages that line the lake shore. In a country that has suffered under a brutally oppressive military dictatorship for decades, I had expected people to be a bit guarded. Instead, they are so unfailingly friendly that I had gotten into the habit of playing a little game in my head, guessing who would wave at me as I passed. It was a good game, because almost everyone did. Foreign faces are still a bit of a spectacle in Myanmar. Since 1996, Myanmar’s opposition party, the National League for Democracy, has urged foreigners to boycott tourism to the struggling country because tourist dollars would inevitably prop up the regime and support the cronyism rampant in the country’s luxury and tourism industries. But in 2011, Nobel Peace Laureate and NLD leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, softened her stance, saying her party “would not object to individual tourists coming to study the situation and find out what is really happening.”


What is really happening in Myanmar is complex, and despite significant reform, it is still unclear whether real political freedom will be granted to the country’s ethnically diverse population. For now, there is an unmistakable air of anticipation in Myanmar, a feeling of good things to come. And for a people who have been forcefully cut off from the world for decades, sharing stories with visitors from places abroad is, in many ways, like rediscovering a voice that has long been silenced. It is not often that we, as travelers, can feel our time in a country amounts to more than a holiday. But in Myanmar, ethical travel has the potential to mean much more. As the sun turns a deeper shade of red, a beautiful canopied longboat approaches, its dark wooden hull carved into ancient intricate patterns. Perched on the prow is a woman dressed in a dusty pink longyi, pale yellow swirls of thanakha painted on her cheeks. She sits tall looking out across the water, so regal that I felt as if I should have averted my eyes. Surely she wouldn’t wave, but I tried anyways. A second passed, and her face erupted into a smile. She waved, childlike, palm open, fingers spread wide. As the Western world rushes in through Myanmar’s newly opened doors, changes are coming quickly, and while many of them are positive, it remains to be seen whether tourism will be exploited by the government in Naypyidaw, or bring seedier industries to Yangon, or wear away at the traditional lifestyles of Lake Inle’s villagers. For now though, you can wave across the water, knowing that the people of Myanmar are eager to wave back.

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Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort’s Nā Ho‘ōla Spa offers a dose of tranquility and wellbeing, and for a limited time, a kama‘āina membership program special. Nā Ho‘ōla invites kama‘āina to join the new Spa Kama‘āina Membership Program.

Your $120 registration fee includes a 50-minute Lomi Lomi massage, 15% off future spa visits, 10% off retail purchases, complimentary valet parking, and the 4th massage is free after the first three paid massages. Membership is available to all residents of Hawai‘i as well as military stationed in Hawai‘i. Registration lasts one year. Details

are available by calling 808-237-6330. With more than 12 years of experience, Hyatt’s Nā Ho‘ōla Spa has mastered the art of relaxation. The stress-free facility offers access to Hyatt’s state of the art gym, steam showers and dry sauna. Upon arrival, guests can enjoy the relaxation room, which has a penthouse view of the ocean, hotel pool and welcoming blue skies. A direct ocean view with crystal clear water is waiting for you at one glance. Hawaiian healing tales and the belief that water has the power to heal have heavy influence on the spa’s name and operation. Nā Ho‘ōla translates to mean “many healers.” The name was given to the spa by well-respected kūpuna (cultural teacher) Aunty Malia Craver. She gave the name to the spa with confidence, knowing the spa would keep a sense of tradition with modern practice. The spa has a wide array of treatments, including an extensive selection of tropical facials, rejuvenating body scrubs, detoxifying wraps or

tension-relieving massages. All treatments are influenced by the dreams of Aunty Malia Craver and Hawaiian methods of healing. The spa’s signature treatment is their pohaku massage, which incorporates lomi lomi and hot stone treatments. Contrary to most hot stone massages, heat generated from smooth lava stones are rotated throughout the massage. The unique technique is soothing and infuses a sense of spirituality, while promoting circulation.

Nā Ho‘ōla Spa in the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa is located at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. For more information or reservations, call 808-923-1234 or visit them online at waikiki.hyatt.com.

NA HO‘OLA SPA KAMA‘AINA MEMBERSHIPJoin the membership program and enjoy great benef its including free massages.

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21ST ANNUAL WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPSMay 8-11, 7:45–9:30 p.m. Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehame-ha Hwy.; worldfireknife.com The world’s most talented fire-knife dancers battle for the premier title “World Fireknife Champion.”

HAWAII QUILT GUILD 2013 ANNUAL SHOWMay 10—19, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.Honolulu Academy of Art, Art Center at Lineko-na, 1111 Victoria St.; free; hawaiiquiltguild.orgAn impressive 150 quilts of all styles will be on display, preserving the traditions, culture and history of quilting.

WE ARE SAMOA HIGH SCHOOL SAMOAN CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVALMay 11, 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy.; free; worldfireknife.comHigh school students will demonstrate their own cultural knowledge of Samoan traditions.

EXPERIENCE THE BEATLES WITH RAINMay 13—19Neil S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave.A fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials of the legendary group through the ’60s.

HAWAII BOOK & MUSIC FESTIVALMay 18—19, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, 530 S. King St.; free; hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org The best authors, musicians, performers and storytellers come together to celebrate the power of the story in a memorable way.

NA HOKU HANOHANO MUSIC FESTIVAL WORKSHOPMay 24, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave.; melemei.com

Workshops will include some of Hawai‘i’s award winning musicians, composers and special guests.

SOUNDS OF ALOHA CHORUS PRESENTS USS MISSOURI: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE May 25, 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Leeward Community College Theater, 96-045 Ala Ike St.; $25-$70; soundsofaloha.org Featuring a range of choral groups and quartets in honor of the historic USS Missouri.

VINTAGE ROSE & CO. SALE AT WAIOLI TEA ROOMMay 24—25, 5—8 p.m.Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Rd.; free Specially selected shabby chic, cottage, Victorian, mid-century modern, country style items and décor.

15TH ANNUAL LANTERN FLOATING HAWAI‘IMay 27, 6—7:30 p.m.Ala Moana Beach, 1387 Ala Moana Blvd.; lanternfloatinghawaii.com Every year thousands gather to honor loved ones and generate hope toward the future.


24TH ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVAL

The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is one of the longest-running and well-respected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festivals in the country. The festival has presented hundreds of documentaries, feature films, shorts and animations from around the world, with special consideration given to Hawai‘i-based filmmakers. It takes place from June 4—9 at the Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St. For more information, visit hglcf.org.


24TH ANNUAL HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FESTIVALJune 4—9Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St.; hglcf.org HRFF is one of the longest-running and well-respected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen-der (LGBT) film festivals in the country.

2013 FASHION FRONT AWARDSJune 6, 8—11 p.m.thirtyninehotel, 36 N. Hotel St.; fashionfront.lawrenceblake.com Six exciting runway presentations, live music performances, delicious cocktails and a power-ful networking opportunity.

ALOHA INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL & PIANO COMPETITIONJune 15-22Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave. The premier destination for pianists of all ages, teachers and music lovers from near and far.

BLUE MAN GROUPJune 18-23Neil S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave.; $30—$85 blueman.com Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology.

PAN-PACIFIC HULA FESTIVALJune 7-9, 4—10 p.m.Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 2431 Kalakaua Ave.; pan-pacific-festival.comWitness hula groups from across Japan performing their interpretation of the hula in Waikiki.

WAIKIKI ARTFEST June 22—23, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.Kapiolani Park, 2730 Monsarrat Ave.Features the art of more than 100 of Hawai‘i’s finest artists and handcrafted artisans who display their work for sale.

Let’S Go fiShinG w I T H B E N w O N G

ONO (Wahoo)

The Hawaiian word “ono” is also used to describe food

that is delicious. Like many of the open ocean pelagic

fish, the Ono is often showcased in recipes that suggest

grilling or searing. Ono is also enjoyed by many of us

in the islands as one of our favorite sashimi prepara-

tions. Hawai‘i Wahoo is an excellent source of healthy,

extra lean protein. It is also low in saturated fat and low

in sodium. It is rich in niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,

phosphorus and selenium. Hawai‘i Wahoo also provides

about 375 mg of omega-3s (DHA and EPA) per 4 ounce

serving of fresh fish.

G R I L L E D O N O

Ingredients:

4 8 oz. ono fillets

2 gloves garlic

1 bunch cilantro, divided

1 lemon, juiced

2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes, crushed

1 Tbsp. cumin

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon wedges

In a blender or processor, blend the garlic, three-quarters

of the cilantro, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, red chili

pepper flakes, cumin and olive oil. Pour marinade into a

zip top bag and add the ono. Toss lightly to coat the fillets

and marinate for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat grill to medium

heat. Grill for 4 minutes on each side. Garnish with the

remaining cilantro and lemon wedges. Serves 4.

The Lets Go Fishing Show premiered in Hawai‘i in 1969. Hosted

and produced by Ben Wong, LGF is broadcast twice weekly on

the FOX affiliate KHON in Hawai‘i, Time Warner digital cable

channel Hawaii CW, and is available for viewing online at

benwongtv.com.

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BANZAI SUSHI BAR $$North Shore Marketplace, 66-246 Kamehameha Hwy. (808-637-4404)Wooden floors, paper lamps and inventive contemporary sushi bring a little bit of Japan to the North Shore.

BRASSERIE DU VIN $$1115 Bethel St. (808-545-1115)brasserieduvin.comChanneling many of the cafes found in southern France, this quaint indoor-outdoor patio loca-tion serves up rustic dishes with an expansive wine list.

BRUNO’S FORNO $1120 Maunakea St. (808-585-2845)brunosforno.comAn Italian taste in Chinatown with lasagnas and sandwiches made fresh in house daily. Open for breakfast and dinner.

CINNAMON’S RESTAURANT $$315 Uluniu St. (808-261-8724)

cinnamonsresataurant.comA breakfast staple in Kailua, this popular break-fast joint will get your mouth watery with classic comfort food and a unique selection of eggs benedicts and pancakes.

HE‘EIA PIER AND GENERAL STORE $46-499 Kamehameha Hwy. (808-235-2192)heeiapier.comLocated on the water’s edge, this general store serves up one awesome gourmet plate lunch.

JJ DOLAN’S $$1147 Bethel St. (808-537-4992)jjdolans.comAn Irish pub with handcrafted New York pizza and hand-poured drinks. Follow them on twitter for daily pizza specials.

KALAPAWAI MARKET $$306 S. Kalaheo Ave. (808-262-4359)kalapawaimarket.comA quaint coffee bar and deli featuring sandwiches and salads for lunch and a wide selection of dinner plates using fresh island ingredients.

LONGHI’S $$Ala Moana Shopping Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. (808-947-9899)Though Longhi’s is known for fresh fish, prime steaks and succulent lobsters, they also have one of the best eggs benedicts on the island.

ROY’S $$$The birthplace of Hawaiian fusion cuisine, Roy’s consistently provides patrons a genuinely Hawaiian food experience using locally grown food sources.

SALT KITCHEN & TASTING BAR $$3605 Waialae Ave. (808-744-7567)With an emphasis on housemade charcuterie, SALT may well have come up with the tastiest bar food menu in Hawai‘i by being innovative with the classics.

SHOR AMERICAN SEAFOOD GRILL $$$Hyatt Regency, 2424 Kalakaua Ave. (808-923-1234)shorgrill.comA contemporary American seafood and steak grill under a newly renovated contemporary

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breezeway offering open-air seating and stun-ning ocean vistas.

TOWN $$3435 Waialae Ave. (808-735-5900)townkaimuki.comThis unpretentious American bistro’s menu changes daily based on the freshest ingredients procured from local farmers.

YUZU $$Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr. 1st flr. (808-943-1155)Contemporary Japanese cuisine featuring yuzu citrus flavor infused in sushi, yakitori, specialty cocktails and homemade udon.

HANKS HAUTE DOGS

Though the area that the governor has dubbed the “Third City” has become a foodie heaven of late, Hank’s Haute Dogs, which opened its doors in 2007, is the original Kaka‘ako cornerstone. Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and named to the nation’s 10 best new restaurants by Bon Appétit magazine, Hank’s remains as popular as ever with its unique selection of specialty hot dogs. The Chicago is a classic, while in-novative dogs made with lobster, wild boar, buffalo and chicken keep wiener lovers coming back for more. Hank’s is located at 324 Coral St. For more info, visit hankshautedogs.com.

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TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FEATHERWORKMay 1-11, 10 a.m.—4:30 p.m.Lyman Museum and Mission House, 276 Haili St.; lymanmuseum.org Experience an artistic tradition unique to Hawai‘i when the museum presents an exhibition of featherwork.

NA MAKUA INVITATIONAL MOTHER’S GIFT FAIR May 5, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono St.; freeLive entertainment from local performers and gifts for mothers, grandmothers, daughters or any women in your life.

PUNA MUSIC FESTIVALMay 5—11Various locations; punamusicfestival.com A weeklong celebration of music featuring more than 40 performances, classes, workshops and activities.

WEST HAWAII COUNTY BAND CONCERTMay 10, 6:30—8 p.m. Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Alii Dr., freeBring lawn chairs and hear the county band play contemporary, classics and Hawaiian music.

18TH ANNUAL KONA-KOHALA GOLF TOURNAMENTMay 17, 12—6 p.m.Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, $275 per player Don’t miss your chance to play at the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Golf Course.

BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVALMay 23-27 The Fairmont Orchid, 1 N. Kaniku Dr.; bigislandfilmfestival.comEnjoy narrative feature and short films from Hawai‘i and across the globe.

ALOHA FRIDAY June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 11 a.m.—1 p.m.Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; free; volcanoartcenter.orgInteractive demonstrations and lessons are given in cultural crafts that vary from week to week.

5TH ANNUAL VOLCANO POTTERY SALE June 14—15Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.Featuring 12 potters and ceramic artists offering their work for purchase in many pottery and sculpture styles.

HAWAI‘I ISLAND INTERNATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSICJune 16—21, 9 a.m.—6 p.m.Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St.; hawaiiislandvolleyball.comPlayers from around the globe will set the stage for an unforgettable week of volleyball.

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BIG ISLAND GRILL $$75-5702 Kuakini Hwy. (808-326-1153)The secret’s out, Big Island Grill serves up huge servings of localized American home cooking for ultra reasonable prices.

CAFÉ 100969 Kilauea Ave. (808) 935-8683 $cafe100.comOriginally opened in 1946, this home-style café serves great local favorites with a menu of over 30 different varieties.

DA POKE SHACK $76-6246 Dr. (808-329-7653)dapokeshack.com Poke at its best, like Hawaiian salt, limu, avocado, furikake and soy sauce.

HAWAIIAN STYLE CAFÉ $65-1290 Kawaihae Road (808-885- 4295)This small country kitchen serves some local favorites for breakfast.

HILO BAY CAFÉ $$315 Makaala St. (808-935-4939)hilobaycafe.comHidden in plain sight in a strip mall, this café has great burgers and cocktails, made with local, organic ingredients.

HUGGO’S75-5828 Kahakai Rd., (808-329-1493) huggos.com With its waterfront location, Huggos has earned a reputation as Kona’s premiere restaurant for fresh seafood, oceanfront ambiance and casual elegance.

MIYO’S $$400 Hualani St. (808-935-2273)Melt in your mouth sashimi and other traditional Japanese dishes.

TWO LADIES KITCHEN $274 Kilauea Ave. (808-961-4766) Legendary freshly pounded mochi in a whirlwind of traditional and contemporary flavors. Fresh strawberry mochi; butter mochi; kinako mochi.





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LIPOA STREET FARMER’S MARKETEvery Saturday, 8—11 a.m.95 Lipoa St., Free, Facebook: Lipoa MarketShake the hand that grows your food, featuring fresh fruit, flowers, and produce.

DEJA VU 7May 11, 8—11:45 p.m.King Kamehameha Golf Club, 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy.; $50Dance the night away with a combination of live performances including music from the ’60s through today.

THE BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION WITH JOHN MAYALL AND KIM SIMMONDSMay 16, 7:30 p.m.Maui Arts and Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way; $35—$55; mauiarts.orgEnjoy the best of British blues from two of the greatest to ever do it. VINTAGE WINE FESTIVALMay 24—26Four Seasons Resort & Spa,, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr.; $115—$195; fourseasons.com/maui Enjoy some of the best imported and local wine paired with the resort’s finest culinary offerings.

STORYTELLING: ‘AUKELENUIAIKUMay 26, 3—5 p.m.Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way; mauiarts.orgA hero’s quest and coming of age tale per-formed in chant and hula.

MAUI FILM FESTIVALJune 12—16Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way; mauifilmfestival.comA collection of films selected for their creativity and capacity to enlighten while entertaining its audience.

WAILUKU FIRST FRIDAYJune 7, 6—9 p.m.Maui Thing, 7 N. Market St.; facebook.com/wailukufirstfriday

Wailuku’s monthly block party featuring live music, sidewalk artisans and food vendors. 8TH ANNUAL WAA KIAKAHI HAWAIIAN CANOE SAILING FESTIVALMay 31—June 2Kaanapali Beach Resort, 2525 Kaanapali Pkwy.; KaanapaliResort.comAn event dedicated to sharing the traditional practice and history of Hawaiian canoe sailing.

NA KAMEHAMEHA COMMEMORATIVE PAU PARADE & HOOLAULEAJune 15, 9 a.m.—5 p.m.Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front St.; ags.hawaii.govThis parade and festival honors the royal Kame-hamaha family lineage through music, dance, food and displays.

22ND ANNUAL KIHOALU HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL June 23, 1—7 p.m.Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way; slackkeyfestival.comTreat yourself to some of the best sounds of the Hawaiian Islands.

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808 BISTRO $$2511 S Kihei Rd. (808-879-8008) 808bistro.com Set in a spacious open verandah capturing beautiful views, patrons get to experience the savory tastes of two chefs originally famous for 808 deli’s sandwiches. CAFÉ O’LEI $$2439 S Kihei Rd. (808-891-1368) cafeoleirestaurants.com Don’t let the location fool you, happy patrons return for the food and not the view.

MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE $$100 Kaukahi St. (808-874-1131) mulligansontheblue.com Irish restaurant and bar is known for its live music, especially its dinner shows with Uncle Willie K.

GAZEBO RESTAURANT $$Napili Shores, 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd. (808-669-5621)

Arresting views in a casual gazebo setting make this restaurant and its pineapple macadamia nut pancakes a must.

LAHAINA GRILL $$$127 Lahainaluna Rd. (808-667-5117) lahainagrill.com This contemporary bistro favorite offers a refined yet comfortable atmosphere.

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A CULINARY ROMP THROUGH PARADISEMay 10, 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy.; tastingkauai.com An authentic farm to fork culinary adventure that consistently sells out.

OKINAWAN DANCE FESTIVAL May 10—11, 5:30—10:30 p.m.Kauai Veterans Center, 3125 Kapule Hwy.; free Witness Okinawan dance, music and tradition in celebration of the connection between Hawai‘i and Okinawa.

MAY DAY BY THE BAYMay 11, 9 a.m.—6 p.m.Hanalai at Waioli Beach Park, $5Experience a full day of cultural activities including live music, hula, cultural demonstrations and a craft fair.

A TASTE OF OLD KAUA‘IMay 17, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., $115; tastingkauai.com The combination of agritourism and ecotourism takes visitors on a journey through traditional Kaua‘i.

KAUA‘I POLYNESIAN FESTIVALMay 24—26Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Kapule Hwy.; kauaipolynesianfestival.orgCelebrate Polynesian culture with Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Ha-waiian inspired entertainment.

KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATIONJune 15, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Historic County Building, Lihue Civic Center, 4444 Rice St.; free Live music, local crafts and cultural treats in honor of the great Hawai-ian monarch.

RED CLAY JAZZ FESTIVAL KAUA‘I June 26—29 3351 Kauai Lagoons, Hoolaulea Way; $20-60; redclayjazz.com Jazz workshop, concert and party with the beautiful backdrop of the Kaua‘i Lagoons.

TRADITIONAL SLACK KEY GUITAR & UKULELE CONCERTJune 28, 4 p.m.—6 p.m.Hanalei Community Center, $15—$20Join Doug and Sandy McMaster as they share the endangered art of traditional slack key guitar and ukulele.

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BARACUDA $$$5-561 Kuhio Hwy. (808-826-7081)restaurantbaracuda.comInspired by the Mediterranean regions of Europe, this tapas bar is one of Kaua‘i’s coolest places to re-lax with friends and sip some wine.

HAMURA’S SAIMIN $2956 Kress St. (808-245-3271)Soft, slight chewy saimin noodles make this no-frills mom-and-pops joint a favorite among locals.

HANALEI GOURMET $$5-5161 Kuhio Hwy. (808-826-2524)A quick and easy spot for lunch, this casual eatery serves sandwich-es made on fresh baked bread, alongside classic American eats.

JOSSELIN’S TAPAS BAR $$$Kukui‘ula Shopping Center, 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St. (808-742-7117)josselins.comThis tapas bar features dishes inspired from all parts of the world using as many locally grown ingre-dients as possible

MARK’S PLACE $1610 Haleukana St. (808-245-2522)marksplacekauai.comTakeout restaurant located in Puhi Industrial Park that specializes in gourmet plate lunches and local souvenir snacks.

THE FERAL PIG $$3501 Rice St. (808-246-1100)New American breakfast, lunch and dinner spot specializing in using the whole animal

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E X P L O R E

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on idyllic Waipouli Beach Park, these ocean-view condos are a perfect base camp for snorkel-ing in the blue Pacific or exploring the secrets of Hawaii’s Island of Discovery. Each of these condos is individually furnished for a personal and comfortable atmosphere and features a full kitchen, flat-screen TV, a private lanai, WiFi, and plenty of extras. Fire up the on-site barbecue grill and prepare a feast for you and your loved ones, or if you prefer to simply relax, enjoy one of the many restaurants in nearby Kapaa, Lihue or Kilauea. Guests at any of Castle’s 20 properties in Hawaii can look forward to a wide selection of amenities, and not all are in the room. Just for families Castle provides great value and a vari-ety of benefits through the Castle Kids Program.

The popular program includes a “kids eat free” program with Denny’s restaurants and it doesn’t stop there. Kids staying at a Castle Resort also get free admission into Sea Life Park when ac-companied by an adult.

To hear more about Castle’s other benefits, visit castleresorts.com or call 808-545-3510.

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20TH AnnivERSARy KOnA MARATHOnKona Marathon and Family RunsJune 23, at The Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa

We are very excited and pleased to an-nounce go! as our official inter-island airlines of the Kona Marathon offering special fares from all islands to Kona for the event. Founded in 1994, the Kona Marathon and Family Runs has grown into Hawai‘i’s premiere road race event. Featuring all four traditional races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. An estimated 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities from around the world will be participating for prizes, health and enjoyment and raising money for charities. The Start/Finish is at the Sheraton Kona Resort just south of the quaint town of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The courses run along the spectacular scenic shoreline of the Pacific Ocean offering beauti-ful views of crashing waves and mountains. The Marathon course extends into the unique black lava volcanic landscape of Hawai‘i.

Don’t forget that participates and family members of the Kona Marathon receive a special discount on go! jet services to Kona! For details, contact Sharron Faff, Race Director, at 808-967-8240 or [email protected]. For more information and registration, visit konamarathon.com.

AMERicAn HEART ASSOciATiOn’S WORK-SiTE WEllnESS SyMPOSiUMMay 29, at Hawaii Prince Hotel

There is a rising trend of obesity among adults. The average time Americans spend at work is 47 hours per week. This is why AHA places a priority on creating a healthy work environ-ment. The AHA Worksite Wellness Workshop is designed to provide education and tools to

initiate, supplement or strengthen company worksite wellness programs. The three-hour workshop’s primary audience is Human Re-sources Managers or Wellness Coordinators.

For more information, contact Lesli Yano, at 808-457-4965 or [email protected].

MAy iS AMERicAn STROKE MOnTHStroke affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. Fortunately, most strokes are preventable, and we all can take steps now to avoid having a stroke.

For stroke brochures and/or information on local stroke education activities, call your local American Stroke Association office 1-888-4-STROKE or visit strokeassociation.org.

nATiOnAl cPR/AED WEEKJune 1-7

The week of June 1-7 has been designated by Congress as National CPR/AED Week. For more information on local CPR training centers, contact the Hawai‘i Division of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association at 808-538-7021 or [email protected].

AMERicAn HEART ASSOciATiOn’S 16TH An-nUAl BlAcK TiE AnD BlUE JEAnSJuly 20, at The Pacific Club

The Black Tie and Blue Jeans event is an eclectic-themed gala event that attracts more than 300 of Hawai‘i’s up-and-coming, young business professionals. The event offers its participants the opportunity to mix, meet and mingle, all while raising funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke and learning about the AHA’s mission and initiatives

AMERicAn cAncER SOciETy’S HOPE GAlA HOnOlUlUMay 18, 5—10 p.m., at Hawaii State Art Mu-seum

On Saturday May 18th, ACS will hold its Inaugural Hope Gala Honolulu. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to research, education, advocacy and patient services. Lo-cated on the lawn of the historic Hawaii State Art Museum, the gala will transport attendees back in time to the heyday of Paris in the early 20th century. There will be exquisite cuisine, musical performances and both a live and silent auction.

For more information, contact Lani Almanza at [email protected] or 808-432-9160, or visit hopegalahonolulu.org.

MUlTiPlE SclEROSiS SOciETy’S WAlK MS: ScORE A cURE!June 15, 4—7 p.m., at the Edith Kanakaole Ten-nis Stadium

When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 7,000 people living with MS in our community. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research. We’ve been walking since 1988 and have raised more than $10 mil-lion dollars to help support people living with MS. Register now, connect with others and start fundraising today.

For more information, call 808-532-0806 or visit walkmshawaii.org.

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