Mahina & Sun’s, the restaurant in the remodeled Surfjack Hotel, almost never happened. When the developer pitched Ed Kenney on the idea, his plate was brimming. Kenney is the owner of Town restaurant on Waialae Avenue and he had just launched Mud Hen Water and Kaimuki Superette across the street. […]
Museums and Art Modernism Market Opening Night Gala. Modernism Week is upon us, and the Midtown Mercantile Merchants are getting in on the act with a 10-day modernism market through Sunday, Oct. 14. And they’re kicking it off the only way that makes sense: with a fancy schmancy gala. Enjoy […]
I am a gentrifier. There, I said it. Do you hate me for it? Or are you glad I’m here? I’m part of the “white infill” that our guest, Richey Piiparinen, describes as leading the re-population of Downtown Cleveland, spending $1,800 to $2,000 a month to move into new apartments tucked […]
* Keep up with all the goings-on around town at davisenterprise.com/events. * Wednesday, Oct. 10: Project Linus meets to make blankets for children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. For general information, drop-off location questions, […]
We found almost two dozen coworking locations on four Hawaiian Islands and each is unique To cope with her mother’s disappearance when she was 11, Lauren Hana Chai started painting. She created dramatic portraits of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and South Korea – the locations where […]
Three signs proclaiming “Your Life Matters” that are posted on and around Grandad Bluff are intended to encourage anyone contemplating taking his own life to pause and seek help instead. The white, yellow and blue signs, which also say, “For help, call 211 or text 741741,” are a new effort […]
Department of Water and Power Building; also known as the John Ferraro Building, or the LADWP Headquarters, and originally called the General Office Building. All photographs by author. Under the Skin is a new review series that focuses on buildings in Los Angeles. Each review selects one finished building, whether […]
As I watch forests and town on fire around the world, especially around California, I can feel to the bone the destructive power of this gift from God. Fire is probably the one thing that propelled mankind from being to a beast to this glorious stage of development. But perhaps […]
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Continuing efforts to underscore the significance of their church’s 150th anniversary, members of First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1324 15th Avenue in Bloomer are tasking through numerous building and property improvements, updates, and maintenance. “We gave her a good Saturday Night bath,” reports Jerry Bangle, Chair of the […]