Award winning writer, Kiana Davenport’s readers have come to expect expansive dramas that encompass history and varied locales---her latest book does just that, centered around the American Civil War.  

Local exotica band, Don Tiki, will be taking their Hot Lava Holiday show to Seattle and the Disney Concert Hall in L.A. next week.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports they’ll preview the whole extravaganza this Saturday night at the Doris Duke.

The Honolulu Night Market throws its doors open again this Saturday night in Kaka’ako.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports food, fashion, gifts, and entertainment are all part of the festivities.

Tattoo, Chris McKinney’s first book 13 years ago, caused quite a stir.  It was a brash, unvarnished view of urban Honolulu.  His latest novel, “Boi No Good”, traces the lives of three siblings through radically different upbringings and their eventual reunion.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

Since 2003, Desiree Cremer has been planting seeds at Aiea High School.  She started the state’s only ballet and modern dance program to satisfy fine arts requirements---and students have been reaping the benefits since.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.