MEET RICHARD HA: THE BIG ISLE FARMER THAT'S CHANGING THE WORLD In our never-ending quest to provide you, dear reader, with the latest and greatest in sustainable culinary happenings (among other things), we came across a rather unique individual whom we felt compelled to share with you. The only thing better than a farmer who is looking 5 years in to the future in order to keep putting the best Hawaiian-grown produce on your polished plate, is one who is a philanthropist to boot. Meet Richard Ha. >> read more

HONOLULU HALE BOOK FESTIVAL MAY 17TH—AND FOR A GOOD CAUSE Book culture lovers should be counting the days until May 17th and 18th—it's when the Hawaii Book and Music Festival swings through Honolulu and opens up like, well, a book. >> read more

BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL LIGHTS UP THE SILVER SCREENS IN LAVALAND It's that time of year again—when the silver screens on the Big Island of Hawaii upstage the flowing of lava, and any other natural haps. The 2008 Big Island Film Festival, taking place May 15 - 18 at the Waikoloa Resort, will feature 58 films from 8 countries. Eight of those films were made in the great Aloha State. >> read more

MEET PETER LIK, MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER, AT HALEKULANI THIS MAY In conjunction with their lifestyle series of events, the Halekulani will host an evening with master photographer Peter Lik on Sunday, May 18th, at the hotel's Hau Tree Lanai. Lik will present and describe the stories behind his award-winning art, and be available for a meet-and-greet following. During the course of the two-hour event (held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), Australian wines will be served in honor of Lik's native country. >> read more

NEW FARE FOR FOODIES AT THE REBORN RITZ-CARLTON KAPALUA Fresh off a huge, multi-million dollar renovation, the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, is casting the spotlight on its newly refurbished Kai Sushi restaurant, a seafood buffet at The Terrace restaurant, and the opening of the new Beach House café. >> read more

SHOYU OR SHOULDN'T YOU? Wellness Correspondent Abigail Royce Explores The Salty Question I'm sure you've all heard the number one cause of death in America is heart disease. Yet did you know that the death rate for Hawaiians from heart disease is 44% higher than that for the total U.S. population (Source: U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, 1987). >> read more