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Iolani Barracks: Halekoa - House Of Warriors

A Medieval-like Castle In Downtown Honolulu The Iolani Barracks was built in 1870 and was the headquarters of the Royal Household Guards during the reign of Kamehameha V until the overthrow of the Monarchy in 1893. The coral block structure was designed by German Theodore C. Heuck and was originally built where the State Capital building now read more..

Cruising Into The Sunset In Waikiki

The Star Of The Sunset The Star Of Honolulu cruises by onlooker at Kapahulu Groin as the sun sets for another beautiful Sunday evening in paradise.

Korean Eats: ME BAR-B-Q In Waikiki

Yummier Than Yummy Before heading out to Sunset On The Beach this past weekend, I stopped by ME BAR-B-Q in Waikiki to grab me dinner. I ordered the Na’s Special (BBQ Beef, BBQ Chicken, Fish Jun and Fried Man Doo served with 2 scoops of rice and choice of 4 vegetables), all for $9. You can dine read more..

Highlights Of The Birthday Celebration For King Kalakaua At Iolani Palace

Happy Birthday To The “Merrie Monarch” A large crowd gathered today at the Iolani Palace to celebrate the 172nd Birthday of King David La’amea Kamanakapu’u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua. King Kalakaua also known as “The Merrie Monarch” was born on November 16, 1836 and was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii from February read more..

King Kalakaua Day Parade In Waikiki Tomorrow

Parade In Waikiki? I didn’t know about this until I saw these signs on my way to Sunset On The Beach. I don’t think I can make it tomorrow because I’ll be at Iolani Palace for the King Kalakaua’s Birthday Celebration around noon.

Yuna Ito 12th Single Release - Koi wa groovy x2

After releasing ‘Miss you‘ back in September, McKinley grad, Yuna Ito will be releasing her 12th single entitled, “Koi wa groovy x2” the day before Thanksgiving (November 26) in Japan. The single will be released under STUDIOSEVEN Recordings, a division of Sony Music Records. The title track was used as the campaign song for GAP JAPAN’s read more..

It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas!

Ho! Ho! Ho! The Santa Claus display at Ala Moana Center is already up and stands atop a parking lot (makai side) on the second level, facing Ala Moana Boulevard. Did we forget about Thanksgiving? Owe! Owe! Owe! As you might already know, Ala Moana Center’s owner is facing bankruptcy if it fails to refinance or extend a $1 read more..

King Kalakaua’s Birthday Celebration At Iolani Palace This Sunday

A Birthday Fit For A King Preparations are underway at Iolani Palace for King David Kalakaua’s Birthday Celebration on Sunday, November 16, 2008. This FREE event starts around noon, so get there early. Photos of Iolani Palace taken today (November 11, 2008). Click thumbnail images below to view image in full size. … BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR KING KALAKAUA AT IOLANI read more..

Hawaii State Quarter Makes Its Debut In Downtown Honolulu

Saving The Best For Last After years of waiting, the Hawaii State Quarter finally made its debut in Downtown Honolulu with a celebration at Tamarind Park, Bishop Square at noon. The Long Wait Is Finally Over Huge crowds and long lines snaked around Tamarind Park, Bishop Square today to get their hands on the Hawaii State quarter. Coin read more..

Samsonite(mare) - Traveling Light Is No Option

Towering Baggage Suport After arriving at Sacramento International Airport on Friday night, I was greeted by one of two carts with luggage piled high, up to the roof at the airport’s baggage claim area. These Luggages Won’t Be Going Anywhere This 23-foot tall pillar sculpture, “SAMSON” was created by Brian Goggin in 1998, and was constructed of over read more..

Halloween 2008: Nightmare In Waikiki

Girls Gone Wild Over a hundred thousand weary feet pounded the sidewalks of Waikiki on Friday night - Halloween night. Local residents and tourists from around the world got dressed up in their scariest, sexiest, cutest and wildest costumes for night of great fun. Cameras were flashing and many struck a pose with the costumed Halloweeners. It read more..

Halloween 2008: Hallowbaloo Music + Arts Festival Highlights - Nuuanu Avenue

Family Fright Night The first-ever Hallowbaloo Street Party drew a huge crowd in Downtown Honolulu’s Arts District on Halloween night. Thousands came dressed in their Halloween costumes and enjoyed lots of food, drinks and great entertainment. It was the most ghoulish night ever. Nightmare On Hotel Street Party-goers filled Nuuanu Avenue for a night of fun and entertainment. read more..