Military Memorials in Hawaii

An introduction to military memorials and monuments in Hawaii including the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial, the Memorial to Fallen Hawaiian Warriors, the Hawaii Vietnam and Korean War Memorial, the Brothers in Valor Memorial, the National Cemetery of the Pacific, the Haleiwa Beach War Memorial, the USS Arizona, USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, and USS Oklahoma Memorials, and others. I like to plan a day around visiting Hawaii military monuments and military museums on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veteran's Day, and Pearl Harbor Day.

Military Monuments in Hawaii

Military Museums in Hawaii

Military Bases in Hawaii

Manoa Valley Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Season

The Manoa Valley Theatre is a theater company with its own 150-seat theater in the beautiful Manoa Valley of Honolulu. The theater's productions are primarily Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, musicals, and other contemporary, mainstream stage productions. The Manoa Valley Theatre recently announced the six plays and musicals they will be performing during their 2009-2010 season.

Manoa Valley Theatre Photo and Schedule

Small Community Theaters on Oahu

Large Performing Arts Centers on Oahu

Other Manoa Valley Attractions

2009 Hawaiian Electric Company Cookbook Now Available

The 2009 cookbook published by the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) is now available and it is called "A Taste of HECO: Pupu & Desserts". The recipes are presented on a pop-up stand that makes them easy to see while cooking. Proceeds from cookbook sales benefit the Aloha United Way. HECO cookbooks can be purchased at Hawaiian Electric Company customer service offices in Honolulu or mail ordered.

2008 and 2009 HECO Cookbooks

Other Cookbooks From Hawaii

Recipes From Hawaii

2009 Memorial Day Events in Hawaii

How Memorial Day is observed in Hawaii. Most of these Memorial Day events take place on the Island of Oahu but a few of them are on the outer islands. More events will be added as they are announced over the next few days.

How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Hawaii

Special Mother's Day events in Hawaii include a "Brunch with the Stars" in West Oahu featuring Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Yvonne Elliman, Na Leo's 25th anniversary concert at the Hale Koa Hotel, an outdoor concert in Waikiki featuring the talented young Abrigo Ohana trio, and a Kona Orchid Society Show on Hawaii Island. Other Mother's Day events in Hawaii include special brunches, cruises, and fashion shows on several different islands. This article also includes ideas for Hawaii-theme Mother's Day gifts.

Ideas for Celebrating Mother's Day in Hawaii

Mother's Day Events in Hawaii

Lanai City is a National Endangered Place

In April of 2009 the National Trust for Historic Preservation included Lanai City on its list of the eleven most endangered historic places in the United States. The National Trust considers Lanai City to be "the last remaining intact plantation town in Hawaii". The Trust considers Lanai City to be endangered because the town owner has applied for a permit to tear down several historic buidings to make way for commercial development.

Why Lanai City is Considered Endangered

Photos of Lanai Attractions

Visitor's Guide to Lanai Island

Lei Day is Every May 1st in Hawaii

May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii and on that day, almost everybody in Hawaii wears a flower lei, from little kids in school to executives at Hawaii's top corporations. 2009 Lei Day events and Lei Day Weekend events in Hawaii include a Waikiki Lei Day Festival in Kapiolani Park, a John Cruz concert at the Hawaii State Art Museum, The annual Brothers Cazimero Lei Day Concert at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, the Kauai Museum Lei Day Festival, the Lanai School Lei Day Concert, and many more. For more information see:

How Lei Day is Celebrated in Hawaii

2009 Lei Day Events in Hawaii