MidWeek Feature

Dance, Baby Dance

Yu Shing Ting — 2008-04-30T10:00:00-10:00

Parents and keiki do ‘The Hustle’ on down to The O Lounge for an afternoon dance party called - are you ready? - Baby Loves Disco. The O Lounge transforms from its usual hip nightclub to a child-proof disco this Saturday, welcoming youngsters (from 6 months to 7 years) to let loose in an afternoon dance party.

VARSITY BOT-BALL

Brandon Bosworth — 2008-04-16T10:00:00-10:00

In the first regional robotics competition staged in Hawaii, local high school teams perform exceptionally, while having a ton of un-geeky fun. Robots invaded UH’s Stan Sheriff Center for three days recently. It was basically a peaceful invasion as the robots, under the control of their human overlords, came in the spirit of peaceful competition.

HAWAIIWOOD

Alana Folen — 2008-04-02T10:00:00-10:00

A new guide points the way to where every TV and movie has been shot on Oahu. The pristine beaches, majestic mountains lush greenery and sweet morning air are just a few reasons why our Island home is considered “picture perfect” - something you’re surely bound to find on a postcard as you’re browsing the stands and shops in Waikiki.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Steve Murray — 2008-03-05T10:00:01-10:00

On a recent weekday, the tiny Pacific Island nation of Moku was struck by a super typhoon that left 2,000 dead, 2,000 more in need of medical attention and more than 50,000 homeless. Fortunately for the residents, airmen from bases in Guam, Hawaii, Alaska, Texas and Washington were on the ground within 24 hours to begin providing emergency medical care to the storm-battered island.

Get Up, STAND UP

Sarah Pacheco — 2008-02-27T10:00:00-10:00

The QuikSilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge at Makaha welcomed a slew of seasoned surfing greats and showcased the newest wave of surf competition, all for a charitable cause. From glowing sunshine to gentle winds to crisp, clear winter swells, Mother Nature treated surf pros and fans alike to a spectacular Valentine’s Day

GIRL POWER

Sarah Pacheco — 2008-02-13T10:00:00-10:00

The recent alleged murder of a woman by an ex-boyfriend is far from a unique event in Hawaii, so a young MidWeek reporter signs up for a women’s self-defense class. Thank you for taking an active role in your own survival,” Steve McLaughlin says to 18 class participants.

SHIMMY SHAKING for health

Kerry Miller — 2008-01-30T10:00:00-10:00

The most famous male belly dancer in Egypt comes to Honolulu this weekend for public workshops and a concert that will also feature the Island’s top female dancers. In Egypt, Tito Seif’s face is on McDonald’s cups and on various billboards.

taking wave

Sarah Pacheco — 2008-01-29T10:00:00-10:00

Clark Little, a former pro surfer turned photographer, shoots spellbinding images of waves that capture the power and beauty of the sea. This week he opens a downtown exhibition of his dramatic work

Right Down Front

Rick Carroll — 2007-12-26T10:00:00-10:00

Sooner or later, everyone comes to Hawaii. Paris Hilton, George W. Bush. Even my first ex-mother-inlaw from Sacramento, who never went anywhere. I have been to parties in the Islands with Kareem Abdul Jabar, Margaret Thatcher, John McPhee, Vanna White, Princess Diana and

Feeling Good, Face-first

Sarah Pacheco — 2007-12-19T10:00:00-10:00

Cozy smells of freshly-baked cookies and warm cinnamon spice mingle with glistening lights on a tropical Christmas tree. Laughter erupts from a group of four women sitting amid piles of lipstick, eyeshadow, lotion, brushes ... the list goes on and on.