aloha friday scoop

one of my foodie resolutions has finally been crossed off my list - learn to make flour tortillas from scratch - hooray! after one too many of my favorite fresh tortillas from san diego were forgotten about in the fridge, i set out to discover how to make them at home if only to avoid those awful packaged tortillas when we eventually move back to the islands. recipe no. 2 was the winner - easy, delicious & addictive! (fyi: i replaced the lard with organic shortening.) now to find the perfect tortilla press . . .

shake off your summertime blues during ARTafterDARK's whisky-a-go-go complete with 60's style shimmying, body painting, and mid-century menu revivals by town and downtown (shake 'n bake chicken avec ruffles, anyone?)

• when: fri, aug 26th - 6p to 9p
• where: academy of arts, 900 south beretania street
• tix: free for academy members; $10 non-members

meet [ki-ele] designer marylea conrad and peek exclusive new sparkle (hello sunrise shells!) & place a custom order during her debut trunk show at nordy's.

• when: sat, aug 27th - 10a to 5p
• where: fashion jewelry, level 2, nordstrom ala moana

on the north shore, artist heather brown stops by surf 'n sea for a poster signing and to debut styles from her rip curl collection (including shop exclusives). plus, bid away during a silent auction to benefit the tsunami disaster relief effort in japan.

• when: sat, aug 27th - 3p to 6p
• where: 62-595 kam hwy, haleiwa

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aloha friday scoop

offline life kept me unexpectedly preoccupied these past few days so, combined with feeling less than inspired of late, i must apologize for my lack of posts this week. one of my highlights was befriending this delicous garlic bread recipe by the barefoot contessa in the kitchen. chop, sauté, spread, bake & enjoy!

tomorrow is the official play date for the cupcake pop-up with 10% off all keiki charm from the boutique (including fishtales, jolie + jane, mi cielo & moopiland), plus the chance to scoop up little delights from our friends at miemiko atelier, my little love, shop toast & more.

p.s. first 150 guests score tote bags & cupcake pops!

• when: sat, jul 23rd - 11a to 5:30p
• where: pre-function gallery @ waikiki edition, 1775 kalakaua avenue
• tix: $8 grownups & ages 6+ (purchase online and save $1)

collectors will be bidding away during the 6th ever hawaiian islands vintage surf auction. peek old school boards and collectibles (save those stickers, kids!) and say hello to artist heather brown when you shop the surf fair.

p.s. off island peeps can bid via absentee proxy or online during the live auction (4p hst).

• when: sat, jul 29th - 10a to 7:30p
• where: galleria hall & pikake room @ blaisdell center

only a week remains for oahu candy geeks to stock up on sweet paradise chocolatier's handmade confections before the kailua shop shuts its doors and moves to maui.

• when: now to sat, jul 30th
• where: 20 kainehe street, kailua
• shop hours: tue to sat, 11a to 6p

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aloha friday scoop

my late night fact checking of yesterday's post = #fail! {blush} the cupcake pop-up is actually next weekend, but take advantage of my whoops and reserve a spot before mommy & me tea times and paper silhouette portraits are all booked up.

ooh la la! family sunday at the academy of arts celebrates bastille day with french lessons, fresh made crêpes, and an introduction to pétanque.

• when: sun, jul 17th - 11a to 3p
• where: 900 south beretania street
• tix: free! (donations welcome)

say hello to h|h friends christie shinn, heather brown, [ki-ele], noelani designs, and stacey lee designs during the 14th annual haleiwa arts festival.

p.s. hot club of hulaville performs on sunday afternoon!

• when: sat, jul 16th - 10a to 6p & sun, jul 17th - 10a to 5p
• where: haleiwa beach park

meet keiki photographer rita coury during her mahalo showcase filled with the sweetest images snapped since making oahu home. plus, double your dollars during the one night only sale on gift certificates for mama & newborn portraits!

• when: sat, jul 16th - 6p to 9p
• where: cupola theater @ honolulu design center, 1250 kapiolani blvd

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aloha friday scoop

some of my happiest memories while growing up on oahu took place at the old timey movie houses when lines wrapped around the building on opening weekend and ushers did not mind if you stayed in your seat for the next screening. the balconies at the waikiki twins may be forever closed, but news of a grassroots group hoping to restore kaimuki's queen theatre is the most delightful discovery of the week. {mahalo reel hawaii!}

fighting eel hosts its annual sample sale so grab your wishlist and queue up early for first dibs.

• when: sat, jul 8th - 11a to 3p
• where: the manifest, 32 north hotel street, chinatown
• fyi: cash only & all sales final

say hello to heather brown when the north shore artist shares her latest creations with town and country collectors.

• when: sat, jul 9th - 3p to 7p
• where: wyland galleries, 66-250 kam hwy,haleiwa

• when: sun, jul 10th - 6p to 9p
• wyland galleries beach walk, 270 lewers street, waikiki

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aloha friday scoop

a big batch of mini spicy buffalo chicken delights and zippy-esque chili are a-callin' this independence day weekend! before you dash off for the holiday, do peek the pretty new pouches just uploaded to samudra's online shop (tulum wave . . . sigh).

first friday highlights if the chinatown arts district is wooing you to town:

• chinatown boardroom welcomes japanese artist koji toyoda, maker of happy surf art. a portion of show proceeds benefits survivors of the japan tsunami. {6p to 9p; 1160 nu'uanu avenue}

• say hello to the fighting eel ladies and save 15% during this weekend's storewide sale. {'til 9:30p tonight + sat/mon shop hours; 1133 bethel street}

• roberta oaks hosts a buy 1, get 1 for 40% off sale on all regular priced w's and select m's styles from s/s 2011. {19 north pauahi street; fyi: online friends can save 25% in the online shop with secret code firecracker - expires mon, jul 4th}

mu'umu'u heaven helps denim designer allison izu upcycle imperfect pairs of jeans from the line's launch into new goods. plus, door prizes and vintage photobooth style snapshots by flashlab!

• when: fri, jul 1st - 4p to 7p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

pop by the butik to acquire new summer style with a buy 1, get 1 for 50% off deal.

• when: now to sun, jul 3rd
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

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