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The Lasting Charm of “My Rose of Waikiki”How a 1916 Song Helped Put Waikīkī on the Map

Long before surfboards ruled the waves and tourists flooded Kalākaua Avenue in aloha shirts, the name “Waikīkī” was already being crooned on phonographs thousands of miles from Oʻahu. One surprising reason? A sentimental love song from 1916 titled “My Rose of Waikiki.” Not From Hawai‘i—But Captivated by ItThe song was...

Before Spotify, There Was the Shell: The Night the Stars Danced Over Waikīkī

You haven’t really lived local until you’ve been to the Shell. Not the gas station. The real Shell — the Waikīkī Shell — where the music is loud, the air is soft, and the stars feel like part of the band. Long before playlists and Bluetooth speakers, Hawai‘i people gathered...

When the World Stopped for a Song: How Bruddah IZ Gave Hawaii Its Anthem

It begins with a few soft ukulele strums, then a voice — so smooth and full of emotion — that it feels like the ocean is singing to you. Within seconds, the world falls quiet. Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole has stopped...

T. Rex at the Luau: Hawaii’s Craziest Hollywood Cameos

For decades, Hawai‘i has played host to dinosaurs, superheroes and even rampaging giant monsters on the big screen, and that’s just scratching the surface of the islands’ star-studded Hollywood résumé. From a T. rex rampaging on Kauaʻi in Jurassic Park to Godzilla leveling Waikīkī, Hawai‘i has become Hollywood’s go-to...

Surf Chords & Silver Screens: Hawai‘i’s New Wave of Music & Film

Maoli’s chart-toppers and homegrown documentaries aren’t just entertainment—they’re shaping Hawai‘i’s next cultural wave. With music streams surging and film festivals spotlighting island stories, the vibe is creative and contagious.

iTunes is Now the Second Biggest Name in Music World Giants

Find people with high expectations and a low tolerance for excuses. They'll have higher expectations for you than you have for yourself. Don't flatter yourself that this has much to do with you - this is just who they are. Don't look for "nice" in these relationships. Look for...

The Lasting Charm of “My Rose of Waikiki”How a 1916 Song Helped Put Waikīkī on the Map

Long before surfboards ruled the waves and tourists flooded Kalākaua Avenue in aloha shirts, the name “Waikīkī” was already being crooned on phonographs thousands of miles from Oʻahu. One surprising reason? A sentimental love song from 1916 titled “My Rose of Waikiki.” Not From Hawai‘i—But Captivated by ItThe song was...

Before Spotify, There Was the Shell: The Night the Stars Danced Over Waikīkī

You haven’t really lived local until you’ve been to the Shell. Not the gas station. The real Shell — the Waikīkī Shell — where the music is loud, the air is soft, and the stars feel like part of the band. Long before playlists and Bluetooth speakers, Hawai‘i people gathered...

When the World Stopped for a Song: How Bruddah IZ Gave Hawaii Its Anthem

It begins with a few soft ukulele strums, then a voice — so smooth and full of emotion — that it feels like the ocean is singing to you. Within seconds, the world falls quiet. Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole has stopped...

T. Rex at the Luau: Hawaii’s Craziest Hollywood Cameos

For decades, Hawai‘i has played host to dinosaurs, superheroes and even rampaging giant monsters on the big screen, and that’s just scratching the surface of the islands’ star-studded Hollywood résumé. From a T. rex rampaging on Kauaʻi in Jurassic Park to Godzilla leveling Waikīkī, Hawai‘i has become Hollywood’s go-to...

Surf Chords & Silver Screens: Hawai‘i’s New Wave of Music & Film

Maoli’s chart-toppers and homegrown documentaries aren’t just entertainment—they’re shaping Hawai‘i’s next cultural wave. With music streams surging and film festivals spotlighting island stories, the vibe is creative and contagious.

iTunes is Now the Second Biggest Name in Music World Giants

Find people with high expectations and a low tolerance for excuses. They'll have higher expectations for you than you have for yourself. Don't flatter yourself that this has much to do with you - this is just who they are. Don't look for "nice" in these relationships. Look for...

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