A hard working group of local teens will be performing an award winning but somewhat oddly named musical next weekend.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports Hawai’i Education of the Arts is sponsoring the project as part of year round efforts to support creativity in young peoples’ lives. 

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January 11^th is the deadline to apply to be Honolulu’s 85^th lei queen.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports on the qualifications and responsibilities expected of prospective candidates.

In January, many people assess their lives, make serious decisions about self improvement, and march off into the new year.  It was just about this time thirty years ago that a man on Hawai’i island folded a paper bag and started a most unpredictable adventure.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

You may have noticed designer cocktails showing up more frequently on drink menus lately, and several gastro pubs are mixing drinks seriously in Honolulu.  With New Year’s celebrations ahead, HPR’s Noe Tanigawa offers these ideas from two experienced mixologists.

Amidst the traffic and hurry, the holiday season also brings opportunities to relate deeply with people we care about.   HPR’s Noe Tanigawa spoke with a social psychologist about how to make the most of our relationships.