“Na Hulu Al’i” “Said of the adornment of a chief, or of an elderly chief himself who is one of a few survivors of his generation and therefore precious.” —‘ Ōlelo No‘eau A million tiny feathers. Brilliant red ones from the ‘i‘iwi bird. Pale yellow ones, sometimes plucked just six or seven at a…
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Bishop takes Night
It’s a typical evening at Moonlight Mele, the Bishop Museum’s annual summer concert series. The crowd is sprawled down a slope of lawn, staking out territory with blankets, woven mats and low beach chairs. There’s a festive atmosphere as they share teriyaki beef and Longboard Ale purchased from the vendors around the perimeter. But when…
Nonprofit Boards: Confused, or M.I.A.
BY DENNIS HOLLIER Photo: iStock “When I look back on it,” says John D., the former executive director of a small but prominent nonprofit in Honolulu, “the board of directors just really didn’t understand what their role was.” He pauses for a moment, his face assuming a pained expression. “In some cases, they made…