MidWeek Cover Story

Master of Makeup

Yu Shing Ting — 2009-07-15T10:00:01-10:00

By winning the TV reality show Blush: Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist, Nolan Robert Makaawaawa wins $100,000, is named official artist for Max Factor in the company’s centennial year, and best of all reconnects with his Honolulu family and his Hawaiian roots

Catch Her If You Can

Sarah Pacheco — 2009-07-08T10:00:00-10:00

Any and all who have made it to the utmost peak of their profession knows the road to greatness is littered with innumerable obstacles.

Working Together - To Improve Public Education

Susan Sunderland — 2009-07-01T10:00:00-10:00

Prominent Honolulu business men and women embrace a new plan, Learning Point Rewards, that could provide local schools with millions of dollars. Look inside to see who makes up this composite image.

Love’s: Still Flying High

Susan Sunderland — 2009-06-24T10:00:01-10:00

An Island tradition since 1851, Love’s Bakery continues to make and deliver Hawaii’s freshest breads. Watching companies deal with the economic downturn is like watching the reality TV show Survivor. Facing challenges at every turn, one wonders what strategies will be employed to outwit, out-play and outlast destructive forces, and who will be voted out at the shareholder “tribal council.” It’s a game of adaptation. Some businesses are fleet-footed and make it. Others, for various reasons, don’t meet the endurance test: The Big Five, Liberty House, Aloha Airlines, Hawaii Superferry

Oahu’s Favorite Pau Hana Place

Melissa Moniz — 2009-06-17T10:00:01-10:00

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Mai Tai Bar is the people’s choice for an uncomplicated good time. Raising a glass is general manager Francine Cekada, surrounded by security men (from left) Pako Toomalatai, Maka Tuakoi,Tony Finau and Walt Saole. Here’s to the Mai Tai Bar, which for a decade has earned a reputation as Oahu’s favorite go-to place for an uncomplicated good time. Cheers, and happy 10th anniversary!

Emeril: Beyond the Bam!

Jo McGarry — 2009-06-10T10:00:00-10:00

The chef says his Portuguese heritage is a big influence on his cooking, which he brings to town this weekend When Emeril Lagasse arrives in Honolulu this week, he won’t be heading for the beach. Instead, America’s favorite chef has other plans. “I’ll be making a beeline for hot malasadas,” says Emeril. “As far as I know, you can only find fresh malasadas in Hawaii and in my hometown, Fall River (Mass.).”

Hello, Pussycat

Melissa Moniz — 2009-06-03T10:00:01-10:00

The Pussycat Dolls ‘lead’ Doll is Island girl Nicole Elikolani Scherzinger, who will be front and center when the Dolls take the stage here June 13. She offers MidWeek readers this autographed photo. As little girls around the world sing along to the Pussycat Dolls’ hit song, When I grow up I wanna be famous, I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies, lead Doll Nicole Elikolani Scherzinger is living that dream

Cleaning up Hawaii’s Messiest House

Yu Shing Ting — 2009-05-27T10:00:00-10:00

Clean House host Niecy Nash rolls up her sleeves and unclutters a Niu Valley family’s once-cramped home. Hawaii time. The Hawaii episode featuring the Jones family from Niu Valley airs June 3.

Hot Suits Swimwear ‘09

Yu Shing Ting — 2009-05-20T10:00:00-10:00

The newly (and fabulously) refurbished Royal Hawaiian hotel is the scene for MidWeek’s ‘09 swimsuit issue. Just in time for summer, it’s our 10th annual MidWeek swimsuit issue, featuring the hottest swim fashions photographed by glamour fashion photographer Russell Tanoue.

The Buddhist Way

Chad Pata — 2009-05-13T10:00:01-10:00

As Honpa Hongwanji Mission celebrates 120 years in Hawaii, Bishop Thomas Okano says it is modernizing and becoming more than just a Japanese organization. But one thing remains the same: the quest for human enlightenment