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Trailer for Rediscover Makiki 2009 by Airspace Workshop.  Introduction to featured movies each night.

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Happy Anniversary, Husband!

39 Hotel-reception site

I pass this building whenever I need to ship something via Aloha Air Cargo.  I finally decided to stop by and take a closer look and snap a few photos.

I love the muted color palette and 3 dimensional pieces.  

The backside of the building is pretty cool too.  Love the wavy roofline.

I really wish that buildings would have art incorporated into the facade.  It makes me slow down and appreciate the detail and work but it also calms me as I race around the city.

Does anyone know who this artist is?  I’ve been doing some research to see if there are any more of his/her work around Honolulu.  Click Here for more images.

Fashion’s Night Out 2009 Honolulu

It was cool that Ala Moana Center was able to participate in the national event Fashion’s Night Out.  More than 50 stores participated and also partnered with Hawai’i Food Bank.

Neiman Marcus along with Hawaii Fashion Incubator (HiFi) highlighted design students from the University of Hawai’i and Hawai’i Community College.  This was my favorite dress.  Sorry, don’t know the student that created it.  Loved the construction of the LBD and the Hawaiian Kapa (Tapa) cumberbund was awesome!  This was a nice blend of modern and cultural tradition.

MAKIKI COMMUNITY GARDEN REMINDER TONIGHT!

If you are interested in signing up for a community garden, head down to the Makiki District Park by 7pm. The gardens meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  Click Here for more information.

Since getting my bike, I’ve been all over the place.  It really gives you a different perspective on the city.  I also had a chance to snap some photos of these.

Mini wire sculptures have been seen floating around Honolulu. First discovered them while stuck in traffic on Nimitz Highway. I loved that it took my mind off the frustration of being stuck in my car.

I’ve been on the look out for more. This one was spotted across the street from Kaiser Hospital on Pensalcola Street. 

Being in my car, there was never an opportunity to take a photo.  Now on my bike, I’ll be on the look out and posting where you can find them.

Whew!  What a week & weekend.  Haven’t been posting since I’ve been prepping for the Rediscover Makiki/Urban Arts Center this past weekend.

The City & County of Honolulu, in partnership with Friends of Makiki Community Library and Hui O Makiki, sponsored Rediscover Makiki: Sunset in the Park. It included movies at night, craft fair, keiki rides, book sale, Urban Arts Center and much more.

Loved the vibe at the Urban Arts Center.  They sectioned off the volleyball court and had youth dancers, spoken word, hip hop rhymes, skate demos and many well known graff artists (Prime, J, Eukarezt, Altoe). DJ on hand was amazing!  Take a look HERE for more photos.

It was nice to see designers like APB, Guys Skate Gear, Rockshop and Freelance participating and keeping active in the community. My husband was so stoked to meet his childhood hero,  pro-skater Jeff Hartsel!!  (Hartsel is also an artist and designer.  He did the above sharpie piece.)

Hear they are planning a large scale mural on the Ke’eaumoku St. bridge at the end of the year and will be doing Urban Arts Center on a larger scale.  If you are interested in volunteering (I am) or participating, call Makiki Community Library at 808.522.7076.

Get out there, make a difference and meet your neighbors.

Sunday morning in Makiki