Honolulu Culture |
Honolulu offers a variety of Cultural Activities & Cultural Venues for its citizens. Here are some of our favorites.
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The Academy of Arts (www.honoluluacademy.org) is probably our favorite.
If you're a visitor to Honolulu and want to check out one of the Cultural Highlights, this is the one museum we highly recommend. If you frequently visit Honolulu or are a resident, we recommend becoming a member. Check out its website before you arrive, so you don't miss out on any of its exhibitions. The Museum building itself is an architectural attraction. While it is recognized for its Asian Art collection, the Museum is more than just art and encompasses numerous activities under its umbrella, including the following. Located at Ward and Beretania Streets.
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Art After Dark (www.artafterdark.org) is the Academy's Last Friday evening of the month get together is the in place for young (and not so young) movers and shakers.
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Doris Duke Theater (see www.honoluluacademy.org website) nestled behind the museum on Kinau Street, presents a potpourri of movies, lectures and concerts. We've been impressed by lectures ranging from the Tiananmen Square Massacre to the History of Comic Books.
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Shangrila (www.shangrilahawaii.org) Doris Duke's Mansion just past Diamond Head is affiliated with the Academy of Arts and features an impressive collection of Islamic Art. |
Blaisdell Center (www.blaisdellcenter.com) The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, just across Thomas Square from the Academy of Arts, features live theater as well as symphony music presentations. The Blaisdell complex also houses an Exhibition Hall, for Fairs and Expos) and an Arena. On January 14, 1973 the Arena featured the Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Special, the world's first satellite TV concert. In honor of this event, Elvis has recently returned to Blaisdell. Actually, it's a full size bronze statue of the King that was unveiled in July, 2007. The statue, a must see for any true Elvis Fan, stands on the Ward Avenue side of the Arena.
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Waikiki Shell (see www.blaisdellcenter.com website) in Kapiolani Park is over seen by the Blaisdell management.
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The Honolulu Symphony (www.honolulusymphony.com) provides an interesting mixture of Classical and Pop Concerts and is the orchestral backbone of other performing arts activities. With a new conductor, we encourage all to check out at least one, if not all, during the 2007 – 2008 Season. The orchestra performs at the Blaisdell and the Waikiki Shell as well as the Hawaii Theater. |
Hawaii Theater (www.hawaiitheatre.com) presents music, dance and drama as well as acclaimed films. Self billed as the Pride of the Pacific, it is conveniently located on Bethel Street at the entrance of the Downtown Arts District. |
The Hawaii Opera Theater (www.hawaiiopera.org) If you enjoy opera, then check out HOT. If you have never seen an opera, read up on one, try it, and you may find a new love in your life. Performances normally at the Blaisdell. |
Ballet Hawaii (www.ballethawaii.org) presents, promotes and develops dance through various programs and productions. Its short season is performed at the Blaisdell. If you have not seen Nutcracker, for a few years, add it in your Christmas Season plans. Performances normally at the Blaisdell. |
Diamond Head Theater (www.diamondheadtheatre.com) A great community theater that bills itself as the Broadway of the Pacific gives you an opportunity to enjoy the local theater scene. From Waikiki, Head up Monsarrat; turn right at Makapuu. |
The Arts at Marks Garage (www.artsatmarks.com) is a collaborative gallery that intermixes art, music & theater. It is probably the primary player in the Downtown Arts District and the center for activity on First Friday Art nights. Located on Nuuanu Avenue just around the corner from the Hawaii Theater. |
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