Queen Emma's photos also for sale Nov 11, 2009
The Dec. 9 auction by Cowan's Auctions Inc. of Cincinnati, offering 24 pieces of a silver-plated serving set recovered from the USS Arizona, also includes two items of Hawaiiana. One lot, valued at between $3,500 and $5,500, contains Queen Emma's personal photo collection "featuring many members of the Hawaiian royal family," according to the auction catalog posted online. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Parents always ready to step up for schools Nov 2, 2009
Mahalo for also funding music, arts and Hawaiiana programs so our keiki have a well-rounded education. There's something the state knows: Hawai'i's parents will step up and will rally their communities to keep schools running. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Faith calendar Nov 1, 2009
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND CHRISTMAS SALE, with holiday gift items, Christmas decor, collectibles, art, sports equipment, jewelry, clothing, Hawaiiana, bake and food sale (including Kristy's Portuguese Bean Soup), and silent auction; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Aina Haina; 373-2131. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HONOLULU annual bazaar, with baked goods, handmade crafts, "Chique Boutique," with designer clothing , shoes and accessories; books, farmers market, and silent and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
James Cook engraving fetches $12K in auction of Hawaiiana, surfing items Oct 20, 2009
The ink print of Kahanamoku's two large hands was among the most watched items in a 500-plus lot of Hawaiiana, on sale from unnamed owners, and surfing-related items from the collection of Mark Blackburn of Honolulu ... More than 500 Hawaiiana and surfing items are up for sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lihue Library book sale this weekend Oct 1, 2009
The selection includes a collection of paperback and hardcover fiction, along with Hawaiiana, children s books, reference books, self-help, art books, and travel volumes, the release states. Also, foreign language, finance, religion, science, literature, poetry and lots more will be available. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Send us your Search for Hawaiian Life photos Jun 25, 2009
In this whole wide world, signs of Hawaii and Hawaiiana keep popping up in the most unlikely, unexpected places ... In this whole wide world, signs of Hawaii and Hawaiiana keep popping up in the most unlikely, unexpected places. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
Their house of 25 years is modest, informal and decorated with Norris' collections of kitsch and ephemera: black cats, Three Little Pigs, various creamers and plates, Hawaiiana, black memorabilia. She buys and sells collectibles on eBay, and loves hitting estate sales and flea markets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rare Hawaiiana collection earns $803,943 at auction Apr 11, 2009
A Hawaiiana collector who auctioned off his library in New York this week earned enough to buy a whole new library ... A Hawaiiana collector who auctioned off his library in New York this week earned enough to buy a whole new library. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fit for a king: Polynesian palaces in Hawaii Apr 10, 2009
But you can view much of its handsome collection of Hawaiiana and monarchy memorabilia , including redwood columns brought back from California by King Kalakaua, an 80-inch-diameter dining table cut from a single koa log, and Prince Albert's cradle. And the grounds, right off Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona, are open for strolling; Princess Ruth actually slept here, in an elaborate thatched grass hut, rather than in the bedroom designated for her upstairs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Rare old Hawaii items up for bid Apr 7, 2009
The collection isn't so much about Hawaiiana as it is about Pacific exploration. Bonhams' Staci Smith said: "The specialist handling the sale, Christina Geiger, explains that anything printed in Hawai'i or Polynesia in the 19th century is very attractive to collectors, as these things are relatively rare due to the fact that the print runs would have been small, they are often small books or periodicals or fliers of an inherently ephemeral nature, and often made from lower-quality paper and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Collectible stores offer something rare and unique for everyone Apr 5, 2009
As corporations continue to entice customers with inexpensive, mass-produced items from overseas that people crave during hard economic times, it is apparent that vintage Hawaiiana and unique collectibles are becoming a fading commodity ... Sanchez especially touts the store s Hawaiiana collection, which includes rare, out-of-print books and hard to find items that were created on the islands long before airlines even had a chance to make their presence ... Rose Schweitzer of Collectibles & Fine... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rare Hawaiiana collection hits NYC auction block Apr 4, 2009
" Geiger said Hawaiiana tends to be popular with "West Coast Americans and Asians, who have a particular interest if they've traveled there themselves, in reminiscence of their holidays ... Geiger said Hawaiiana tends to be popular with "West Coast Americans and Asians, who have a particular interest if they've traveled there themselves, in reminiscence of their holidays.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sharing passion for allure of Islands Mar 30, 2009
They are the former owners of Hula Heaven, a prominent vintage Hawaiiana shop in Kailua, Kona, that closed in 2003 and went exclusively online ... VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES & HAWAIIANA SHOW. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Celebrating Prince Kuhio Day Mar 27, 2009
For all you students of Hawaiiana, today s book list covers a selection of recently published Hawai i titles. There are rich circulating and reference collections of Hawaiiana available at all public libraries on the island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Quiet, funky Kauai town Hanapepe was the model for Disney's ‘Lilo &Stitch' Mar 3, 2009
There's a good collection of Hawaiiana books and local art. "Pierce Brosnan comes in," Justus said of the former 007. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
What a show! Wayne says thanks to all Feb 28, 2009
Indeed, the wealth of talent (The Brothers Cazimero slipping in a wedge of "A Chorus Line" alongside the Hawaiiana and dropping names like Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho), the range of musical memories (Marlene Sai doing "Waikiki," Karen Keawehawaii singing with Cha dancing), even a sample of sexy fun (Tony Young from Manoa Valley Theatre's "Rocky Horror Show") and tita-ness to da max (Melveen Leed) had delighted the house. Add Amy Hanaialaii, Jake Shimabukuro and Taimane Gardner, Frank DeLima and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Marty McClain, auctioneer and philanthropist Feb 25, 2009
Many knew him from his estate sale advertisements selling everything from large local estates to jewelry, fine art, antiques and Hawaiiana. "He was a great guy," said Don Murphy, owner of Murphy's Bar. (Honolulu Advertiser)
People on the Move for Sunday, February 8, 2009 Feb 15, 2009
Emory Bush, President of Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd, recently appointed Linda Shimoda as Management Executive ... Ms. Shimoda was instrumental in the recent opening of Hawaiiana s Kaua i office in the Kukui Grove Executive Center ... Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd. is celebrating its 45th year of business and is managing agent for 17 Kauai associations including Ka iulani of Princeville, Kukui ula Community Association, Ho okena at Puhi, Keala ula at Port Allen, PiliMai at Poipu, Ali i... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
