The Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) is one of the world's longest-running childrens' theaters, and last night launched its new Actors & Artists Fund. The event featured readings from upcoming productions by the HTY ensemble along with special guests, and money raised through raffle tickets, silent auction, and donations are dedicated to paying the salaries and fees of HTY's actors and artists.
Caught a Twitter post from Franklin Clay that McDonald's of Hawaii was holding a "Grand Opening" for its new restaurant in Mililani Town today. Decided to stop by and check it out. The new building replaced one of the oldest McDonald's restaurants in Honolulu, which was also one of the last locations to feature a children's playground. Alas, the new McDonald's features a double-barreled drive-through setup, but no playground.
I took photos of the original facility just before it was demolished:
Caught a Twitter post from Brian Dote that he was in our neighborhood as a judge for the Central Oahu District Science & Engineering Fair. Decided to walk over to check things out.
A tweetup at Chai Studio Honolulu, which is located at 675 Auahi St. in Kakaako and offers one-of-a-kind Indian imports and items from local artists. Furniture, textiles, accessories, a beauty bar and more!
Burt Lum again invited my family and I up to Daihonzan Chozen-ji hidden away high in Kalihi Valley for its annual mochitsuki, or mochi-making ceremony.