Hawai‘i singer-composer Keola Beamer's ‘ohana is rich with characters past and present and he will use that to his advantage when he writes his new book. He says these are happy but frantic times for him — he also just launched his own record label.
Keola Beamer ties together rich history of famous family
Keola Beamer, one of Hawai'i's most prolific singers-composers, is exploring a new form of expression: writing a book, a collection of short stories about his life and others in his famous family.
Hawai'i Ways, Hawai'i Days
Childhood days spent at Hanauma Bay
When I was growing up in Honolulu in the 1950s and 1960s, my favorite beach was Hanauma Bay. I was luckier than most, because I got to spend a couple of months each summer camping there.
As prom season 2001 begins, we’d like to hear your stories of prom disasters and how you got through them. Give us the year, the school, your name and in what neighborhood you now live. If you’ve got prom photographs you’re willing to share, send them and we’ll return them.
Send to Prom Stories, Island Life, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. E-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com. Fax: 525-8055. We’ll excerpt a selection of stories on the Island Life front page April 22. Deadline: April 8.
Hawai'i Gardens
Outstanding plant show and sale set for March
Two of the best garden shows are coming up this month: the Kunia Orchid Show, March 16-18, and the Lyon Arboretum Spring Sale, March 24. They’re two very different events, and both worth a visit.
Art Review Printmaker documented Mexican life for the masses
A social chronicler of the events of his day, Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852 — 1913) documented in engravings and etchings the sensational news stories of turn-of-the-century Mexico.
Kaleidoscope of compositions
An exhibition at bibelot Gallery titled "Kaleidoscope" to reflect the variety of works on view, through March 31.
Hawai'i printmakers exhibit
The 73rd annual juried exhibition of prints by Hawai‘i artists presents a broad range of styles and techniques.
Kui Keli'ikipi of Kane'ohe says he often takes his wife's turns as well as his own when month-old Alexis needs feedings during the night.
Advice for new fathers
Dealing with a baby can be 'a harrowing experience' for the unprepared, but caring and preparation can go a long way for a new dad.
Recovering mom focuses on parenting
The Women's Addiction Treatment Center of Hawai'i at St. Francis Medical Center Program is helping women to regain control over their lives and and that of their children.
Kapolei rallies behind its schools
Ka Leo O Kapolei, a support and mentoring group, will be hosting a pa‘ina, or party, from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Kapolei High School.
Walk in the park fights diabetes
Hawai‘i's Walk for Diabetes and Family Fun Day, a fund-raiser to support local diabetes programs and services, begins with the walk at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 at Kapi‘olani Park.
Family Matters
Think of TV as junk food, says the Hawai'i president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and limit your children's daily intake.
Honorable Mention Isle woman gives humanitarian aid to refugees
Betty Shipley, a resident of Makaha, runs International Assistance Group Inc., or IAG, a nonprofit organization that provides food, medicine and humanitarian aid to remote areas of the world and her good work has won her appreciation.
Fun House
A mother recalls her son's fondness of Woody, the cowboy in "Toy Story," and the "Fun House" moment it created.
Nature Squad Tracking disease affecting birds
The Nature Squad is on the hunt for answers to questions about avian pox, the contagious bird disease that deforms doves like those in Waikiki.
Potty-training advice sought
What advice can you give other parents on potty training your child? Send us a line on how you coped with this parenting issue.
Wayne Harada
• Show Biz Broadway veteran gets starring role in Isle play
Lisa Matsumoto, the actress, author and playwright ("Happily Eva Afta," "The Princess and the Iso Peanut," etc.), is prepping her next production, "On Dragonfly Wings," based on her children's book, "Wailana the Waterbug."
• Island Sounds Chinky Mahoe's new CD focuses on Kalapawai area
Chinky Mahoe's new CD, whose English title is "Kalapawai My Birthplace," deals with his ancestral home in an area fronting Kailua Beach on O'ahu. His artistry sashays from traditional to contemporary Hawaiiana.
Audio sample of "Mika Lawai'a" by Chinky Mahoe. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.
Audio sample of "My Little Grass Shack" by James Kaopuiki. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.
Joan Namkoong
Market Basket
Cookies latest addition to poi snacks
Looks like poi is becoming the next li hing craze in the snack food world. With poi biscotti, bagels, English muffins, breads, rolls and even kiwi, coconut and banana flavored poi to squeeze from a bag, there seems to be a whole lot of poi products being produced. Newcomer to the lineup is Poi Cookies, crisp, light, shortbread-like cookies.
The Great Index to Fun
