Jamie Winpenny

Honolulu Editor
A 40-year-old Hawaii kid in the snow
A heavy duty rig is a must when you're covered with eight inches of snow.
Photo by Jamie Winpenny
January 8: Go Jimmy Go returns to Anna’s
Hawaii ska legends Go Jimmy Go
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DJ Mark Chittom returns to Chinatown for thirtyninehotel’s Smell the Glove NYE party FireWater rings in the New Year with a sea bash aboard Alii Kai catamaran Nextdoor heads into 2011 with DJ CRAZE at the helm Soul Sound Studios releases an instant holiday classic out of Kaneohe
Kanohowailuku Helm records a track for Soul Sound Studios.
Blog: Even though it was cloudy, the lunar eclipse brought folks together at 9,000 feet
A total lunar eclipse is seen as the full moon is shadowed by the Earth on the arrival of the winter solstice, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Arlington, VA. The eclipse lasted about three hours and twenty-eight minutes.
Singer-songwriter Marian Call finds her niche
Marian Call finishes her tour of all 50 states in Hawaii. Call has amassed an international following by playing smaller, more intimate venues across Canada and the United States.
Help KAUPA build a traditional Hawaiian rock wall in Kalihi Learning Hale: Federal Title I education funding underutilized in Hawaii
The Learning Hale is a Honolulu-based company that provides free supplemental instruction and educational materials to students of Department of Education Title I schools who qualify.
12 Bars of Christmas keeping an eye out for Hawaii’s children HPD crime mapping shows decrease in Liliha Los Lobos Hawaii tour supports Junior Lifeguard Program on all islands
Chicano rock band Los Lobos performs during the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina" concert, celebrating Hispanic musical heritage, on the South Lawn of the White House on October 13, 2009.
Blog: On remembering family during Hawaii’s holiday season
The Hawaii Independent's Downtown editor Jamie Winpenny was always a baseball fan.
Leading ladies: Kings of Spade, Taimane, Sex Puppets take over Nextdoor
Kings of Spade blends funk, rock, soul, and hip hop into a fresh Hawaii sound.
Once-A-Month Punk returns to Waikiki Sandbox Blog: 20 years after Radio Free Hawaii’s battle of the bands, and I’m still tickled
Hawaii's Irish rock band Doolin Rakes reelin', jigging, rocking, and generally ing-ing at the Downtown St Patrick's day block party this summer.
Downtown Neighborhood Board endorses planned Chinatown restaurant December 8: Murphy’s Bar and Grill to host Ronald McDonald House gift event Never Say Die: Indie showcase Friday at Anna’s November 24: Mercury Bar hosts Pacific Roller Derby party with indie darling Jess Penner 2010 Homeless Service Utilization Report shows 13,886 people experienced ‘homelessness’ in Hawaii Kakaako Neighborhood Board voices liquor license concerns Rapper Murs brings common sense rap to Nextdoor in Chinatown tonight
Murs (right) and 9th Wonder performing at the Paid Dues hip hop festival at the Nokia Theatre in New York City.
Makiki Neighborhood Board sees increase in area burglaries Nuuanu Neighborhood Board sees slight drop in property crime 7th Annual GiRL FeST Hawaii multimedia art festival leads the charge against violence
Hope Mayo, who performs with many other great acts at GiRL FeST Hawaii 2010, has quickly become a mainstay in Honolulu’s emerging art and music scene, and is considered to be one of Hawaii’s most sought after performing songwriters.
Blues explosion hits this weekend Local artists KC Grennan and Scott Fitzel draw with fire at Pegge Hopper Gallery November 7: Henry Kapono headlines ‘Waikiki Tiki’ launch party at Duke’s Canoe Club Kalihi Valley sees drop in property crimes, HPD says ‘homeless’ not targeted by bill Liliha neighborhood board sees drop in crime Local jazz legend Byron Yasui wins ASCAP award Hallowbaloo takes over Honolulu for three gouling days of festivities
Halloween spilled out into the streets in all shapes and sizes as part of last year's Hallowbaloo festivities. Expect the same and more this year.
State House District 27 candidate Lynn Vasquez on the issues October 28: Mercury Bar punks rock at Blue Card Boogie Down industry night
The Mercury Bar is all about the good people.
Pablo’s Cantina opens at Ward Center, Taco Tuesdays return! State House District 28 candidate David Chang on the issues State House District 29 candidate Ken Harding on the issues Shimmy Showcase shakes it up with Middle Eastern dance in Waikiki One Voice: Kamehameha Schools song contest documentary, screens at Sunset on the Beach Public invited to World Polio Day exercise event in Downtown State House District 30 candidate Carole Kaapu on the issues Ala Moana/Kakaako Neighborhood Board discusses crime, derelict vehicles Hawaii’s social media maven Ryan Ozawa continues to push the boundaries of imagination
Above: Ryan Ozawa working hard at Unconferenz 2009. Below: Ryan and his wife Jennifer at ComicCon in San Diego.
California punkers Preachers That Lie storm Honolulu on Saturday ‘State of Aloha’ examines Hawaii’s legacy of statehood Peace starts here: 7th Annual GiRL FeST returns on November 10 After two years, J.J. Dolan’s Irish Pizza Pub models success
Above: History is made with the start of the first annual pizza eating competition in 2009 at J.J. Dolan's in Chinatown. Below: Co-owners Danny Dolan and Jay Niebuhr celebrate their grand opening two years ago with family and friends.
Makiki Neighborhood Board looks at drainage ditch health hazard Cherry Blossom Cabaret: ‘Alice in Chinatown’ is back in Wonderland
Cherry Blossom Cabaret's own White Rabbit realizes it's time once again for "Alice in Chinatown" starting this weekend.
Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board discusses Aala Park skate facility Creativity expert to speak at Schools of the Future Conference in Waikiki Pentagon whistle blower Daniel Ellsberg to speak at ACLU conference Scotch, steak, and stogies at O’Toole’s World Hoop Day gyrates for a good cause at Kapiolani Park California ska comes to town with Warsaw and The Upbeat Blog: Baseball trumps the world

The game has always been bigger than the headlines it generates Read More »

In May 2010, the Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay pitched the twentieth major league perfect game. In October, he pitched only the second no-hitter in MLB postseason history.
Oil in the Alley: Rock improv group to record live album Liliha Neighborhood Board meeting discusses break-ins Hawaii Repertory Theatre brings on the drama with ‘Crime and Punishment’ at Kawananakoa October 7: Slim Junior brings the blues to The Venue
Blues gurus Rick Smith and Larry Spalding of Honolulu's Slim Junior.
Downtown Neighborhood Board discusses pre-disaster mitigation plan October 1: Local indies to open for Daughtry at Kakaako Waterfront
The members of Daughtry strike a pose.
Blog: Daniel Pearl World Music Days honor a journalist’s love of music
Above: Krsna, Govin and Dexter Tan featuring Sheryl Lim at a Daniel Pearl World Music Days festival in Singapore last year. Below: Journalist/musician Daniel Pearl on violin.
Small Business Spotlight: Catherine’s Closet Vintage Clothing reflects a keen eye
Business owner and vintage clothing collector Catherine Fong, pictured above posing in the looking glass, recently made the move from Manoa to Downtown.
Kamuela Kahoano and friends throw a ‘Stream Dreams’ party at Pakele Live Don Murphy inducted into Hawaii Restaurant Hall of Fame
Don and Marion Murphy work side-by-side turning Murphy's Bar and Grill into a bright spot on Merchant Street every week.
Local indie bands to get political at Next Door Improv comedy every Tuesday at The Venue
In Yo Face Improv veterans light up the stage.
Laie’s Heather Howells to cross the Kalahari Desert for a cause
Above: Heather Howells at HOKISA orphanage in South Africa. Below: Howells in training.
Oktoberfest block party brings Bavaria to Chinatown Free transportation to UH football game for students Improvaganza! comedy festival takes Chinatown

National troupes Girls Girls Girls and Hello Laser to perform Read More »

Members of Texas improv group Girls Girls Girls on stage.
Makiki Neighborhood Board meeting notes increase in area burglaries KAUPA seeks donations for public art mural Shangri La offers free kamaaina tours Oil in the Alley duo improvises rock comedy at Mark’s Garage

Their lyrics and background story may change, but their schtick consistently kills Read More »

Sean O'Malley, left, and R. Kevin Doyle, right, as Oil in the Alley.
Nuuanu Neighborhood Board meeting minutes show area HPD response statistics Laughtrack Theater offers open mic night for all manner of performers
Laughtrack Theater's Shannon Winpenny graces the stage.
Ska genius Chris Murray ready to skank on a Hawaii mini-tour Photographer Sergio Goes’ legacy captures a visual voice

Exhibition celebrates the work of a great local artist Read More »

Photographer Sergio Goes captured the indescribable beauty of the islands.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day activities fill coming weekend Body artist Dr. Wiz gets things in full swing at PYNK Salon

The doctor plans on coming back, in case you missed it Read More »

The bodypainting of artist Dr. Wiz translates into good times at PYNK Salon during First Friday.
September 11: Right On funk fest at Nextdoor The Venue hosts exceptional local indies

Kings of Spade, Tavana, and Shakti Dance Movement to perform Read More »

Blog: Noise about noise

Leaf blower bill is another gem from the City and County of Honolulu Read More »

A City and County of Honolulu bill would make the use of a leaf blower fine-able of up to $500 on repeated offenses.
Mikomiko Second Fridays improv comedy makes a splash at Fresh Café Council District 6 candidate Bob Vieira discusses the issues 2010 World Congress on Zero Emissions to explore Native Hawaiian practices
The NELHA Hawaii Gateway Energy Center (HGEC) on Kailua Kona is a sustainable, zero-net energy multi-use facility that engages in various distributed and renewable energy research, generation, development, demonstration, education, and outreach activities. NELHA is the acronym for Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, the State agency that operates the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii and harvests cold, deep seawater from depths of up to 3,000 feet below sea level.
City Council District 6 candidate Shawn Hamamoto discusses the issues Comment: City wastewater settlement a victory?

Our sewage still stinks of bad politics Read More »

In March 2006, heavy rains overwhelmed the sewers around the Ala Wai Canal, causing a pressurized sewage line to break. Days later, and after the spill was made public, Mayor Mufi Hannemann decided to divert 48 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Ala Wai Canal in an attempt to avoid having the sewage back up into the hotels and residences.
86 List’s Josh 86 on Respect

After 11 years, the Hawaii rock band is still going strong Read More »

City Council District 6 candidate Frank Lavoie discusses the issues City Council District 6 candidate Christopher Wong discusses the issues Council District 6 candidate Tulsi Gabbard-Tamayo discusses the issues Kamuela Kahoano is streaming dreams Council District 6 candidate Dennis Nakasato discusses the issues District 6 candidate comments on arrest during Hyatt protest
Protestors stood along Kalakaua Avenue arm in arm in front of Waikiki's Hyatt Regency last month. Dozens were arrested during the peaceful protest.
Council District 6 candidate Carlton Middleton on the issues