Taking a Mini Hiatus

There's so many things I'm trying to manifest into reality & I've decided that I need to focus my energy in other areas.

I'm really sad about taking this mini hiatus because my blog has become such a big part of my life, but this momentary set-back will help me in the future.

Happy EARLY New Years everyone!

Photo Courtesy: RUDIFIED

♥ Sweet Lychee

Upcoming Event: 808SPEAKERBOX

Celebrate the New Year by supporting Hawaii's hip hop community & attend 808SPEAKERBOX on Saturday (1/17) at Next Door & thirtynine hotel.

Enjoy live performances featuring some of Hawaii's best hip hop Emcees, Bands, DJs & producers, purchase merchandise from vendors & immortalize the night with a picture from Hawaii Photo Rental.

This is an 18+ event. $10 cover will get you access to 39 Hotel & Next Door!

*Proceeds from 808SPEAKERBOX will be re-invested into Hawaii's hip hop scene via DJ Bone of Got Rice? Show*

For more info visit the following:
Address: 39 Hotel - 39 North Hotel Street. Honolulu, HI &
Next Door - 43 North Hotel Street. Honolulu, HI
Email: 808speakerbox@gmail.com
Facebook: 808 SPEAKERBOX, 808 SPEAKERBOX 808 SPEAKERBOX 808 SPEAKERBOX, Nextdoor Hnl, Thirtynine Hotel
Twitter: @808SPEAKERBOX, @39hotel & @nextdoorhnl
Website: www.808speakerbox.wordpress.com www.thirtyninehotel.com, www.nextdoorHNL.com

supercw.com BEST EVER! 2011 Party

I've been counting down the months until my next birthday, so I can celebrate "birthday week"; I treat myself to something small over the course of seven days & embrace another year added to my life. One thing, I love better than "birthday week" is people who celebrate their birthday in a big way & SUPERCW takes the cake.

Christa Wittmier (@supercw) throws the best parties hands down & celebrates her birthday in a big way with The BEST EVER! event, which was a combination birthday celebration/POW WOW Hawaii 2012 fundraiser/dance party.

I can't believe Christa helped to transform a warehouse in Kaka'ako into a venue, covered in art by some of Hawaii's talented artists; the BEST EVER! event had a stunning fashion show (thank you for the VIP seating:), continuous slideshow of every photo SuperCW ever took, DJs that made me dance like a maniac & a special performance by MONARX (which I missed cause I'm becoming an old lady).

Thank you Christa for working so hard & being passionate about putting together amazing events; you're continually raising awareness about the next "IT" event/venue. Hope you had a wonderful birthday & I'm looking forward to all of the fantastic things you've planned for 2012.

PS- Christa will announce her picks of The Best of 2011 (on her blog) later on this week! Be sure to check out her blog for the 2011 winners.

PSS- If there's only a handful of events, you attend throughout the year, make sure you RSVP to anything SuperCW related.

Here's my favorite photos from supercw.com BEST EVER! party:

For more info visit the following:
Email: cw@supercw.com
Facebook: Christa Wittmier
Twitter: @supercw
Website: www.supercw.com & www.honoluluweekly.com/social-lite

For more photos visit my Facebook page: http://ow.ly/83wK8

Upcoming Event: Art & Flea Ugly Sweater Party

Attention all you holiday shopping procrastinators! December's Art & Flea on Thursday (12/22) at Fresh Cafe.

Its your last chance to avoid the chaotic checkout lines at the mall, stress over finding parking & help support local vendors (vintage, DIY & art) at the same time.

Enjoy live performances by Dream Dragons, Gnarwhal, Velocy Rabbits & The Catchers + DJ sets by Ross Jackson, DJ Silvana & KTUH.

Be sure to wear your ugliest holiday sweater for Art & Flea's 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater contest & there's a chance to win awesome prizes when you purchase $1 raffle tickets for prizes from In4mation, LMS Boutique, Susu HI & more.

Art & Flea is an all ages event that starts at 5 pm & goes until 10 pm. Cover is $2.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 831 Queen Street. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email: artandflea@gmail.com
Facebook: Art & Flea Black Friday Blow Up!! & ArtandFlea Hawaii
Tumblr: http://artandflea.tumblr.com
Twitter: @ArtandFlea
Website: www.artandflea.com

Mojo Barbershop & Social Club

My first encounter with Mojo Barbershop was the amazing promo video, produced for Manifest Hawaii's 2011 Man Challenge. The promo video showcases Mojo Barbershop's precision & expertise, as they carry out their motto, "Stay Handsome Hawaii."

Here's the Man Challenge promo:

Whenever I hear someone praise an eatery or business, I make a mental post-it note to check them out in the future; after I heard one of my best friends Riana (@RUDIFIEDmedia) rave about her haircut at Mojo Barbershop, I knew I had to check them out for myself (Riana is very particular about who cuts her hair, just like me).

I'll admit, its intimidating being in a barbershop that caters toward the modern men of Hawaii; I'm not used to mirror covering the interior walls or a gigantic flat screen TV broadcasting the latest basketball game, but after making small talk with the talented Jen Kahuanui I started to feel at ease.

I loved that Jen was patient with me, as she gradually cut more of my bangs & wanted to make sure that I understood, "once its cut, then its gone." I also love that the beverages offered in Mojo Barbershop feature one of my favorite iced cold drinks: Red Bull. Mojo Barbershop also offers iced cold beer to enjoy while experienced barbers help keep you handsome.

Fellas, are looking to increase their mojo & if there's any ladies interested in a change of atmosphere, when you're getting a haircut? Check out Mojo Barbershop on Bethel Street & experience the throwback barbershop difference.

*Ladies if you can't figure out what to get the special man in your life for Christmas, remember that ALL Mojo Barbershop gift cards come with a $10 credit toward products!*

Here's some photos from my Mojo Barbershop visit:

Old school barber chair in their window display

Mojo Barbershop's motto

They offer a quality service for a deal!

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1157 Bethel Street. Honolulu, HI 96813
Blog: www.mojobarbershop.com/blog
Email: keephawaiihandsome@gmail.com
Facebook: Mojo Barbershop (& Social Club)
Phone Number: 808.927.8017
Twitter: @mojobarbershop
Website: www.mojobarbershop.com

For more photos visit my Facebook page: http://ow.ly/7YE0u

Upcoming Event: Dumbfoundead with DJ Zo Live in Hawaii

Celebrate the New Year with Dumbfoundead live for the first time in Hawaii on Friday (1/20/12) at SoHo Mixed Media Bar.

Enjoy local Hawaii hip hop with Monarx, Ill Hill Society, Broke Mokes, Audible Lab Rats, Prie, J. Rockit + Dyvon & Parlous. Also enjoy ANGRY LOCALS 2 on 2 Emcee Battle Championships & more.

This is an 18+ event that starts at 8 pm & goes until 2 am. Pre-sale tickets are available at In4mation, Prototype, Sindication & Limited Addiction locations.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 80 South Pauahi Street. Honolulu, HI 96813
Email: gotriceshow@gmail.com
Facebook: Dumbfounded with DJ Zo live in Hawaii, Dumbfounded, The Got Rice? Show, SoHo Mixed Media Bar
Twitter: @dumbfoundead, @Bonehi & @SoHohawaii
Website: www.dumbfoundead.com, www.gotriceshow.blogspot.com & www.sohomixedmediabar.com

Woolley Brothers at The Human Imagination

I'm really bummed, I missed out on December's First Friday activities: CONTRAST's Anti-Canvas at Next Door & Woolley Brothers at The Human Imagination, since I had work super early the next day (I'm not complaining about a paycheck :).

I am glad that I was able view the Human Imagination's walls decorated with Woolley Brothers exclusive surfboards, artwork & t-shirts. If you're a fan of the Woolley Brothers, pay the exhibit a visit soon (most of their pieces are sold) & don't forget about the Woolley Brothers x Human Imagination shirts make great Christmas gifts.

If you missed out on December's First Friday (like me), there's still time to check out the Woolley Brothers exclusive pieces, stop by The Human Imagination before January 2012's First Friday.

Here's my favorite Woolley Brothers pictures:

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1154 Nuuanu Avenue. Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Email: info@woolleybrothershawaii.com & info@thehumanimagination.info
Facebook: The Human Imagination
Twitter: @in4mants, @HumanImagine
Website: www.in4mants.com, www.woolleybrothershawaii.com & www.thehumanimagination.info

For more pictures visit my Facebook page: http://ow.ly/7USI4

Upcoming Event: The Pride & Workhouse Presents: Winter Massacre

Celebrate the end of finals with Winter Massacre happening Saturyda (12/17) at The Venue.

The Pride & Workhouse bring you dance party with music by Astronauts By Night & Glitchdick + enjoy a special performance by Ill Hill Society.

Winter Massacre is an 18+ event that starts at 9 PM & rages until 2 AM. $5 cover until 11 PM & $10 afterward.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1146 Bethel Street. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email: dj.joncozy@gmail.com
Facebook: The Pride & Workhouse Presents: Winter Massacre, Ill Hill Society, Astronauts By Night, Glitchdick & The Venue
Twitter: @illhillsociety, @Astronauts_BN & @ChristainMochi
Website: www.illhillsociety.com, www.astronautsbynight.tumblr.com, www.ChristainTheLion.com & www.bambutwo.com

808SPEAKERBOX Kickstarter Success

These past few weeks Riana (@RUDIFIEDmedia) & I have stressed about reaching 808SPEAKERBOX's $3,000 kickstarter goal. We experienced moments of doubt & tried to figure out where we would get funding, in case we didn't reach our goal by Saturday (12/10). Despite the possibility of failing our goal, we were determined to promote our cause until the very last minute.

Promoting 808SPEAKERBOX's kickstarter is one less worry beacuse we exceeded our $3,000 goal yesterday! When Riana told me that 808SPEAKERBOX reached its kickstarter goal, I couldn't believe it & I'm still in shock that it happened.

I just want to give a heartfelt, "Thank You" to everyone whose supported 808SPEAKERBOX, whether that support was financial or spreading the word about our event (Facebook, Twitter, online articles), it means more than you can imagine & 808SPEAKERBOX sincerely appreciates all of your love.

Riana & I will do our very best to make ensure 808SPEAKERBOX showcases & celebrates Hawaii's hip hop talent & community.


♥ Sweet Lychee

Upcoming Event: supercw.com presents THE BEST EVER!!

Mark your calendars & help Christa Wittmier celebrate her birthday with supercw.com presents THE BEST EVER!! happening Friday (12/16) at Kaka'ako.

Enjoy a live painting by POW WOW artists & friends, live visuals by Joseph Paahana, fashion show by Matt Bruening, special performance by MONARX + every photo SuperCW has took will be projected on the walls.

supercw.com presents THE BEST EVER!! starts at 6 PM & rages until 12 AM. $5 cover, no guestlist (proceeds will benefit POW WOW HAWAII 2012).

For more info visit the following:
Address: 638 Auahi Street. Honolulu, HI 96813
Email: cw@supercw.com
Facebook: supercw.com presents THE BEST EVER!! & Christa Wittmier
Twitter: @supercw & @POWWOWHAWAII
Website: www.supercw.com, www.welovecampfires.com & http://kakaako.com/

Patrick Martinez "Reel Tawlk" New Works Exhibition

Sometimes, people become so transfixed on accomplishing a goal, that we don't take time to appreciate the beauty all around us & I'm guilty of doing this. After learning Patrick Martinez's, "Reel Tawlk" exhibition would bring attention to Americans struggling with the American dream, I knew his new work would change my perspective.

These past few months, I've been struggling to find a full-time job & trying to figure out how to pay my bills gives me anxiety. I'm easily overwhelmed, whenever I think about money & that's when its necessary for me to step back & re-evaluate what's important in my life. When I'm stressed, I enjoy looking at art, even though, I don't understand the terminology or concepts, art makes me feel alive.

Last night, I was mesmerized by the bright neon lights in Patrick Martinez's, "BLUE WITHOUT GREEN" sign & hypnotized after learning it translated into, “melancholy without money.” I never realized how long I stood in front of the "BLUE WITHOUT GREEN" sign, until a few people questioned why I stared so long. My fascination with that art piece increased, after Jasper Wong pointed out the other neon signs had various words describing money (thanks Jasper for the tidbit:).

I was mesmerized by these words for an hour:

Congratulations Patrick! Your "Reel Tawlk" new works exhibition was phenomenal, I loved that your artwork had an instant connection with my (current) life situation. Your "BLUE WITHOUT GREEN" neon sign helped me remember, there's more important things in life, than making money & pursuing your passion(s) is one of them.

If you're in the mood for art & culture, be sure to check out Patrick Martinez's "Reel Tawlk" new works exhibition, viewable to the public from 12/08 - 01/07/12 at Loft in Space.

Here's my favorite pictures from "Reel Tawlk" event:

For more info visit the following:
Address: 831 Queen Street. Honolulu, Hawaii 96183
Email: jasper@loftinspacehi.com & tiffany@loftinspacehi.com
Facebook: Loft in Space & "Reel Tawlk" New Works by Patrick Martinez
Website: www.loftinspacehi.com & www.patrickmartinez.com

For more pictures visit my Facebook page: "Reel Tawlk" New Works by Patrick Martinez

Meet Mutha Vicky at STEREO HEARTS [a fundie for 808SPEAKERBOX]

Come down to The Loft this Friday (12/9) for STEREO HEARTS [a fundie for 808SPEAKERBOX] & a chance to meet Mutha Vicky (@RUDIFIED's mama).

Enjoy local hip hop music & delicious Filipino food created by Mutha Vicky + a photo opportunities with Mutha Vicky.

*ALL PROCEEDS go toward 808SPEAKERBOX kickstarter*

STEREO HEARTS is an 18+ event that starts at 9PM & rages until 2AM. $5 donation at the door & proceeds go toward 808SPEAKERBOX event on Friday (01/12/12) at The Loft.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 115 Hotel Street. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email: gumz3@ymail.com & 808speakerbox@gmail.com
Facebook: STEREO HEARTS [a fundie for 808SPEAKERBOX], 808SPEARKERBOX &
Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/808speakerbox/808-speakerbox-h4-help-hawaii-hip-hop
Twitter: @GUMZ3 & @808SPEAKERBOX
Website: http://808speakerbox.wordpress.com/about/ & www.Theloftgalleryandlounge.com

Contrast: The DJs of 808SPEAKERBOX

Life has a funny sense of humor. Even though, we have ideas of what we'd like to accomplish, we're always thrown a curve ball that makes us re-evaluate the direction of where we're headed next. I'm grateful for everyone that's supported & helped spread the word about 808SPEAKERBOX.

Just wanted to give a SUPER shout out to Contrast magazine for helping to raise awareness about the upcoming 808SPEAKERBOX event happening Saturday (1/7/12) at Next Door & Thirtyninehotel. Also wanted to give them a heartfelt thank you for spreading the word about our kickstarter that needs serious love.

Thank you Contrast!

♥ Sweet Lychee

To view the Contrast: The DJs of 808SPEAKERBOX article online, click this link: http://ow.ly/7NOt6

For find out comprehensive info about 808 SPEAKERBOX kickstarter, click this link: http://kck.st/oLnBgb

Upcoming Event: "Reel Tawlk New Works" by Patrick Martinez

Mark your calendars & save the date for the "Reel Tawlk" New Works by Patrick Martinez opening night on Thursday (12/08) at Loft in Space.

This solo exhibition by Patrick Martinez's art reflects the forgotten & the overlooked. Inspired by Los Angeles store front signage, people & places, his new body of work includes video projections, portraiture on plush blankets, mixed media works & fabricated neon.

VIP reception is from 7:30 - 8:30 pm & open to the public from 8:30 - 10:30pm.

Patrick Martinez's "Reel Tawlk" new works exhibition will be viewable to the public from 12/08 - 01/07/12 at Loft in Space.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 831 Queen Street. Honolulu, Hawaii 96183
Email: jasper@loftinspacehi.com & tiffany@loftinspacehi.com
Facebook: Loft in Space & "Reel Tawlk" new works by Patrick Martinez
Website: www.loftinspacehi.com & www.patrickmartinez.com