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Former teacher shares his life with terminal cancer on ‘Mickey Is Dying’
Mickey Weems made a deal with the universe that as long as he had the strength to keep up his bodybuilding and go out to dance, he would not end his life — yet. Read more
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Mickey Weems made a deal with the universe that as long as he had the strength to keep up his bodybuilding and go out to dance, he would not end his life — yet. Read more
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra opens the month with a Masterworks Series concert honoring African American History Month on Feb. 5. The program features Florence Price’s “Symphony No. 3” and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Ballade.” Read more
The festival includes 11 features and documentaries, and a collection of short films. Screenings will be Thursdays to Sundays, through Feb. 26. Read more
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Comedian and movie star Kevin Hart is returning to Hawaii in March for an evening of stand-up at the Blaisdell Arena, the Blaisdell Center announced Monday. Read more
Hawaii’s new poet laureate, Brandy Nalani McDougall, sees poetry as a way to heal. Read more
Myrna Cariaga, president of the Honolulu Rose Society, was once too intimidated to grow roses, like many who thought they were too high maintenance or couldn’t survive in Hawaii’s hot climate. Read more
Previously produced at Kumu Kahua in 2004, “Gone Feeshing” was inspired by the death of a friend of the Tonouchi family. Read more
School-aged children are invited to get creative and show their appreciation for war veterans by entering the Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the city Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more
Local vocalist and lyricist Stacie Ku‘ulei picked up a Na Hoku Hanohano Award last year for her Christmas single, “A Hawaiian Christmas.” Read more
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Head out to Turtle Bay on Friday to see some of the gnarliest surfing around. Read more
Maestro Dane Lam is the first person to hold the position since the orchestra emerged from bankruptcy 11 years ago. Read more
On Friday, the Korean community in Hawaii celebrated the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States. Read more
In Chinese mythology, a rabbit can be seen on the moon and was thought to be a companion to the goddess of the moon. It’s considered to be lucky to be born in the Year of the Rabbit, which symbolizes longevity, peace and prosperity. Read more
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When Diamond Head Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” opens on Friday, it will mark the first show of the season in the brand-new, $23-million-dollar, 17,000-square-foot theater. Read more
“NCIS: Hawai‘i,” the CBS TV series inspired by the real-life Pearl Harbor-based military crimefighting force, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, enters into the second half of its second season operating like a well-oiled crime-fighting machine. Read more
It’s a new year, the perfect time for new prospects. To help guide you and offer some celestial insight, astrologer Kelly O. Benson presents her outlook for 2023. Read more
