Cindy Marasco

Hawaii Kai Marina shines during 13th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade

It’s one of the most vibrant Christmas festivities on east Oahu.Colorful lights lit up the Hawaii Kai Marina Saturday night as more than 40 brightly decorated boats paraded around the marina waterways during the 13th Annual Festival...

Dancers share aloha spirit at 18th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival

Expect the unusual. That’s what Paulie Keakealani Jennings said of this year’s World Invitational Hula Festival, a three-day celebration of Hawaiian culture and arts held at the Waikiki Shell.Now in its 18th year...

Man's best friend barks up a great success at Hawaii's first Pet Film Festival

Man’s best friend got some star treatment at this year’s first Hawaii Pet Film Festival. More than a thousand people attended the gala, held at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall Sunday.The...

2009 Hawaii International Film Festival features diverse multi-ethnic films from around the world

For eleven days, film lovers can expect to laugh, applaud, be inspired and maybe even shed a few tears at the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival.HIFF, the premiere global film event in the Pacific, presents another exciting line up...

Thousands enjoy fun, food and fish at Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival

When you live on an island surrounded by a deep ocean, fishing is a big deal. Many locals and tourists love to eat seafood and that’s why the Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival, held at Pier 38...

Talk Story Festival speaks high volume with spellbinding tales

Perhaps it was the rain that fell earlier that day or perhaps it was the cold air that lingered inside the dark auditorium or perhaps... it was the spellbinding tales of the storytellers that had almost everyone feeling goose bumps...

Jazz lovers groove to Big Easy flair at second Manoa Jazz Festival

With a cool breeze blowing under a starry sky, jazz lovers were treated to a night of excitement Big Easy style.The second Manoa Jazz Festival, held at the Andrews Amphitheatre at the University of Hawaii, showcased a talented group...

University of Hawaii to present second annual Manoa Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers will have something to look forward to this Saturday. For the second year in a row, the University of Hawaii will present the Manoa Jazz Festival, a sultry night of smooth jazz under the stars at Andrews...

8th Annual Dukes' Oceanfest showcases world's greatest surfers

One of the largest beach and surfing festivals in the country takes place in the waves just off Waikiki Beach.The 8th Annual Duke's Oceanfest which occurs August 23-29, is Hawaii’s premier ocean sports event...

Hawaii artists showcase unique creations at Waikiki Artfest

Kapiolani Park buzzes with a festive vibe as Hawaii artists come together for their signature Waikiki Artfest. The outdoor event offers more than 80 local artists and handcrafters an opportunity to display their work in a more casual...

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