This & That, April Edition

Aloha friend,

I don’t know about you, but we have serious FOMO in regards to Merrie Monarch festivities, specifically the Ola Hilo event. But fear not, you can live stream the festival itself here. The next performance is scheduled for tonight at 6pm HST.

Below, we’re highlighting a few other things you’re going to want to know, and events you’ll want to attend.

A hui hou April,
The Edit Hawaii team

• Salvage Public x Sig Zane was just released on Wednesday and a few items we had our eye on are already sold out.

• The Royal Hawaiian Resort Waikiki was voted one of the most Instagrammable hotels in North America. Not surprising, really. We, too, have a soft spot for that Pink Palace. It’s just a welcomed reminder of the glamour of yesteryear.

• Twin Urchins Superette’s Drop 0072 came out today at 11am, if you hurry you might be able to snag some goods.

• Hawaii’s own Keith Kandell photographed Versace’s newly launched campaign Relationships, Intimacy and Community, and a few Hawaii babes are the subjects!

• Flamingo Estate’s spring 2025 seasonal subscription box is an ode to the islands. Founder Richard Christiansen sheds light on the fact that Hawai‘i currently imports close to 90% of its food, despite being home to some of the most fertile soil in the world. He suggests that Hawaii could become a community-driven food system might look like, and offers the box as a small tribute to some of the growers here.

• Sadly, The Barn 808 officially closes the doors to its Hanalei boutique this weekend. You can shop and raise a glass one last time on Sunday, April 27, from 4-6.

• We’re sharing a Mother’s Day gift guide next week, but here’s some scoop for now: Maris Pearl is having a Mother’s Day Sale offering 15% off real pearls from Hawai’i with code: MOTHER. And HIE is hosting a May Day event on May 1 with Radio Hula, a Lei Aloha book signing with author (and HIE cofounder) Meleana, and special pricing on jewelry at Kaimana Beach Hotel.

• Maui Wine recently released its 2024 Syrah Rosé. It’s dry with notes of watermelon and fresh white peach. If you’re on Maui, try it at the tasting room in Kula — in case you need an excuse for a girls day.

Hawaii Island

Now-4.26: Merrie Monarch Festival

Now-4.26: Mele Manaka Community Fair

Kauai

4.26: Wall Hanger Pottery Workshop at Hometown Kauai

Maui

4.26: “Sea People” Screening at Kahakukahi Ocean Academy at the Parley AIR Station

4.26: Pop-Up at Pauwela Beverage Company

4.26: Earth Night at Maui Ocean Center

4.27: Upcycle Market at Maui Mood Swing

4.30: Date Night at Hua Momona Farms

Oahu

4.25-4.27: Iolani Fair

4.26: Indie Bookstore Day and Da Shop’s 7th Birthday

4.26: Birthday Celebration at Island Boy

4.26: Sunshine People Market - Vintage & Closets

4.26: Greenroom Hawai’i 15th Anniversary Party

4.27: Honey Tasting and Paint Class at HI Honey Farm

5.2: Susanna Cromwell’s “Salty Hues” exhibition at Polu Gallery

5.2: Palai Launch Party

5.3: Charm School With Bead It! Hawaii at Olive Boutique

5.3: The Mod Gala Botanical Rhapsody

Whatcha think? If you have questions, you’re interested in collaborating or if you have content suggestions, event news, or feedback, holler! Just hit reply.