and the winner is . . .

melanie of san jose who will be enjoying many hot cups of joe with the aloha kona coffee gift basket on its way from the big island! many mahalos to all the readers who entered the giveaway!

congratulations, melanie!

yusuke hanai art show

chinatown boardroom is kicking off a new solo exhibit tonight featuring the work of japanese artist & designer yusuke hanai. surf, life and culture are the inspirations behind yusuke's collection of colorful characters and the neverending search for the perfect wave.

• when: tonight, sep 3rd - 6p to 8p
• where: 1160 nu'uanu avenue
• show dates: wed, sep 3rd to sat, sep 27th

aloha kona coffee giveaway

i suspect a few readers are feeling the tuesday morning blues so here's a little news that is sure to perk you up! a giveaway just for h|h readers compliments of the aloha kona coffee 'ohana who are treating the winner to two one-pound bags of their popular medium dark roast beans ($50 value) sustainably grown on their big island farm.

simply send along an email with your name & current hometown by 11:59pm on thu, sep 4th. the lucky winner will be announced on friday.

good luck!

p.s. if you have trouble with the link, please send the requested info to aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com and put akc giveaway in the subject.

{mahalo dana!}

{update: winner list posted}

pau hana clicks

• say goodbye to summer with three taste's mahimahi patties with lemongrass & lime.

• bubble shack makes a splash with news that its handcrafted bath treats will be stocked on the shelves when target opens its doors next year.

• our friends in american samoa show how to bring the aloha spirit to the dnc roll call (fast forward to 2:54; click here for a peek at the hawaii delegation).

have a happy weekend!

weekly sales sheet

save an additional 25% off selected styles during fighting eel's labor day clearance sale.

• shop hours: fri, aug 29th & sat, aug 30th - 10a to 5p
• where: 47 north hotel street

stop by the butik for a weekend sidewalk sale with deals to be found on the $10, $20, $30 and $40 racks. head inside the shop and save 15% off the entire store and take 40% off styles that have already been reduced.

• shop hours: fri, aug 29th - sun, aug 31st - 11a to 7p & mon, sep 1st - 10a to 5p
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

mu'umu'u heaven kicks off its sale on saturday with its entire stock of eco-friendly style 10% off (selected designs will be up to 70% off).

• shop hours: sat, aug 30th - 10a to 7p; sun, aug 31st - 11a to 4p; mon, sep 1st - 12p to 4p
• where: 767 kailua road, suite 100

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