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PRESS RELEASE Based on oral history interviews conducted by the Center for Oral History at UH Mānoa, Talking Hawai‘i’s Story: Oral Histories of an Island People presents a rich sampling of the landmark work done by the Center, making accessible 29 first-person narratives that previously only appeared in the COH semiannual newsletter. The book’s three […]
PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Army Strolling Strings, a premier ensemble of the U.S. Armed Forces, will present a free concert featuring their String Quartet in celebration of the 2010 HSPLS Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 10 at noon in the Hawaii State Library Lobby. The U.S. Army Strolling Strings is one of the most […]
PRESS RELEASE Kapolei Public Library will offer special events for the whole family in celebration of the 2010 HSPLS Children’s Summer Reading Program from June -July. Admission is free. Keiki Storytimes: Summer 2010 will be held on Mondays and Thursdays through August 28, except on holidays and days when other special events are scheduled. All […]
The opportunity to read during the day was always one of my favorite parts of summer vacation—lazy weekdays spent on epic adventures or engrossed in riveting mysteries, all without leaving my backyard. Sitting outside in the sun with a good book is a luxury I don’t get to indulge in very often any more, but still, I […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii. At the recent Hawaii Book & Music Festival we had the pleasure of meeting Evelyn who runs the blog Homespun Honolulu. One of the cool things she does is run a Blog Carnival […]
Due to the unique character of Kapa’a, a landless Hawaiian had become an established business man in the Kaua’i community. Hawaii is often seen as very different from other places in the world. In turn, each island has its own diverse practices, people and history, and going even further, each district or town often view themselves as unique from everyone […]
PRESS RELEASE The Hawaii State Public Library System’s popular Summer Reading programs are back! Visit your local library to join one of the five-week programs, from JUNE 1 to JULY 2, 2010. Read at least one book per week and receive a free reading incentive, while supplies last… adults get a free Bess Press book […]
PRESS RELEASE Watermark Publishing announces the release of The Hawai’i Farmers Market Cookbook-Volume 2: The Chefs’ Guide to Fresh Island Foods. Edited by Joan Namkoong, this companion volume to the original Hawai’i Farmers Market Cookbook contains more than 75 recipes featuring locally-sourced ingredients by 18 of the Islands’ top chefs. The cookbook will debut at […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! Our deepest gratitude to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces both past and present. Hope everyone enjoys their extra day off…you know we […]
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2010 I realize I’m a bit late on this since several schools have already had their ceremonies, but don’t forget about grad parties folks, you need lots of lei for those too! May through July are the busiest months for local lei makers. Lines are long, flowers are scarce […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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