February 2010

M: Agent 808, it’s time for you to face the music. My sources say you’ve changed your appearance pretty drastically in the last few months.

You: It was time to blow the covers and body guards, and show some muscle.

M: And are you accomplishing your mission?

You: The desired outcome is imminent. I’m taking African Drum and Dance classes with the Badenyaa African Diaspora Dance Theatre. They have classes all over the islands and the two-hour sessions are hard-core, but so... Read more »

M: Agent 808, it’s time for you to face the music. My sources say you’ve changed your appearance pretty drastically in the last few months.

You: It was time to blow the covers and body guards, and show some muscle.

M: And are you accomplishing your mission?

You: The desired outcome is imminent. I’m taking African Drum and Dance classes with the Badenyaa African Diaspora Dance Theatre. They have classes all over the islands and the two-hour sessions are hard-core, but... Read more »

Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events.

Gaga for Raw Raw Ra-ah-ah
What: Learn to cook tasty, healthy meals without actually cooking. Two classes hosted by raw food meal service Licious Dishes will show you how to follow raw food principles and make Onion Flat Bread, Basil Tomato Olive Spaghetti with Sundried Tomato Marinara, Zucchini Linguini with Noni Alfredo and Marinated Mushrooms (pictured), and Kafir Papaya Banana Taffy with Raspberry swirls. Plus, take home a box lunch of your... Read more »

Last night’s awe-inspiring Olympic women’s figure skating performances have got you dreaming of a career as a professional ice princess.

Too bad your only experience hitting the ice involves chilled crown shots and a triple toe trip to a sit spin on the ground.
Learn how stick your landings a little more gracefully with a few ice skating lessons courtesy of Ice Palace Hawaii’s WeSkate Program.

Beginners can sign up for the Pre-Alpha class which offer 30 minutes of group instruction on... Read more »

Last night’s awe-inspiring Olympic figure skating performances have got you dreaming of a career as a professional ice princess.

Too bad your only experience hitting the ice involves chilled Crown shots and a triple toe trip to a sit spin on the ground.

Learn how stick your landings a little more gracefully with a few ice skating lessons courtesy of Ice Palace Hawaii’s WeSkate Program.

Beginners can sign up for the Pre-Alpha class which offers 30 minutes of group instruction on the most basic of elements, like skating... Read more »

Your last energy drink just wasn’t Mr. Right. He gave you wings and swept you off your feet. Until you came crashing down a few hours later.

The one before that had you jamming from meeting to pau hana session like a high-octane rock star. But it only lasted one night.

Your ideal drink? One that brings out your best side – that rosy-outlook, feel-like-you-can-run-a-marathon version of yourself that comes after a great first date or a good night’s uninterrupted sleep.

We know one you might want to give a shot.

Kona Red is a new, locally-developed energy... Read more »

Would you wear a pair of sweatpants to a job interview? Or an evening gown to a baby luau? Then why are you considering wearing a ratty, threadbare tankini to your weekend beach soiree?

It’s obvious you need more suits, stat. Here are some hot new numbers by local up-and-comers. One of them will suit you (without a tee).


The Sweet Surf Spot
You want the boys’ respect, but you... Read more »

If it weren’t for the abundance of aloha shirts, you’d never know you work on a tropical island. All you see from your windowless office is fluorescent light and a sad little potted plant.

Which means every weekend you like to indulge in a little sand, surf and… sun-damage? Even with that SPF 70 you slather on, your face is starting to resemble a gnarly lava field.

Instead of driving you indoors, let Mother Nature bring out the best in your skin. Malie Organics, the Kauai-based line of beatifully-scented soaps and body creams, just introduced a brand-new... Read more »

Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events.

Brews Worthy
What: Taste eight brews from the West Coast at the first of Murphy's Bar and Grill's new monthly beer festivals held outdoors along Merchant Street. Sample seven beers for $7, and pick from lables like Rogue, Lost Coast, Sierra Nevada, Pyramid and others. Then enjoy a big cold one of whichever brew you like best. Plus, nibble on pupus and listen to the live band. All proceeds benefit the Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation. Read more »

Last year certainly felt like the Year of the Tiger — with the cat finally out of the bag about a certain golfer’s tail chasing and cat-and-mouse playing ways.

But here in the islands, we know that February 14 marked the start of the real Year of the Tiger. And to celebrate, Lei Chic’s rounded up a few fashionable finds in honor of the cool cat, to help you roar into 2010 in style.


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