Piano Man
Jazz pianist Tommy James hangs out at his favorite haven, Lewers Lounge, where he accompanies some of the world’s best musicians on the keys.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel Grand Opening
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
House on a Hill
Perched above Honolulu, the Liljestrand House is regarded as the pinnacle of architect Vladimir Ossipoff’s work.
Plume of Time
From its grand and resplendent capes to brilliant helmets, the Hawaiian art of featherwork endures.
Mood Indigo
The artisans of Hawaiian Blue infuse island-style indigo into hand-dyed creations.
Merry Mochi Making
Whether created at home or purchased from a shop, mochi binds families together in the islands.
Honolulu Pride 2018
This year’s Honolulu Pride was the grandest pride festival to date in the Pacific! With an anticipated 30,000 people to celebrate the festival and parade, Kalākaua Avenue was lined with festival goers admiring the colorful floats and balloons, dazzling streamers, and glamorous drag queens. The parade featured more than 100 moving parts from floats to convertible cars to trolleys, including our Lei Trolley.
Lei Exchanges: Tattoos
Los Angeles tattoo artist Ruby Croak and Hawaiian kākau practitioner Keli’i Mākua share their approach to body art.
Lei Annual Pool Party 2018
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Honolulu Pride 2018
Kalākaua Avenue