From the Magazine

Take a look at some of the stories that made their way into the spotlight in this season's issue.

a legacy in dance

Ballet Hawaii's summer intensive program brings world class dancers to mentor local talent in three weeks of immersive training culminating in a showcase performance.

teaching and sharing his okinawan roots

The art of uta-sanshin, or singing while playing the Okinawan three-stringed lute, is a beloved art form originating in Okinawa, Japan. It’s also popular in Hawaii thanks to certified master of uta-sanshin, Grant “Sandaa” Murata. Find out how he perpetuates uta-sanshin culture in the community and why he’s such an inspiration to his students.

musical homecoming

Roland Cazimero's beloved hand-carved koa guitar returns home to Kauai. The 12-string double-neck guitar was crafted on Kauai. You can view it on display at the Kauai Museum in an exhibit that honors the legacy of the Hawaiian musician.

leading chaminade with heart and community

Chaminade University President Lynn Babington, Ph.D. wears many hats. She’s a leader, mother, and grandmother who also volunteers for several nonprofit organizations while also staying active. A nurse by trade, Babington shares how she’s helped shape her community since moving to Hawaii seven years ago.

hometown profile: peering into pearl city’s past

Pearl City is often cited as one of the happiest cities in the U.S., but why? Find out what makes this town so special as HMSA Health Plan Navigator Debbie Kuhns takes us on a journey through her hometown, past and present.

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