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Manoa's botanical wonderland in bloom

Fragrant beehive ginger is among the plants in bloom at 190-acre Lyon Arboretum, full of tropical and exotic species.

Among the many spectacular plants currently in bloom at the Lyon Arboretum is the Zingiber spectabile, Zingiberaceae, or "beehive ginger." More »

'Dance Machines' from the Torres Strait Islands

Southern Cross dance

The East-West Center Gallery is currently presenting an exhibition of accoutrements from the dynamic dance traditions of the Torres Strait Islands (TSI), located in the body of water that separates the northern tip of the Australian and the nation of Papua New Guinea. More »

Empowering Women with Natural Medicine

Join lululemon athletica and locally renowned naturopathic physician and acupuncturist Dr. Laurie Steelsmith, along with her colleague Dr. Shana Deneen, as they share tips on empowering women through natural medicine on Thursday, November 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at lululemon athletica Ala Moana. More »

JCCH THINGS JAPANESE SALE

Antique dish sets are just some of the many treasured items at this year's Things Japanese Sale.

Antique dish sets are just some of the many treasured items at this year's Things Japanese Sale. More »

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    Antique dish sets are just some of the many treasured items at this year's Things Japanese Sale.

    Start your Holiday Shopping Early with the JCCH Things Japanese Sale

    Start your holiday shopping at the Cultural Center! Find all "things Japanese" and a treasure trove of other unique Japanese clothing, dish sets, antique items and collectibles at this two-week sale. More »

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    Manoa

    Fragrant beehive ginger is among the plants in bloom at 190-acre Lyon Arboretum, full of tropical and exotic species.

    Manoa's botanical wonderland in bloom

    Among the many spectacular plants currently in bloom at the Lyon Arboretum is the Zingiber spectabile, Zingiberaceae, or "beehive ginger." More »

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    A Board of Water Supply crew went deep yesterday after a water main break on Ala Wai Boulevard at Keoniana Street, where a large amount of water caused the roadway to buckle. Repairs are expected to continue today.

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