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Best of Our Web: ‘Makahiki Challenge,’ ‘Ho’okipa Night,’ more

BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com

PICS: ‘MAKAHIKI CHALLENGE’ AT KUALOA RANCH: 1. The second annual “Makahiki Challenge” at Kualoa Ranch rewarded dozens of people willing to brave mud and physical challenges with a post-race beer garden and concert by Ooklah the Moc on Saturday. See more photos from the event at honolulupulse.com/?p=98036.

PICS: ‘HO’OKIPA NIGHT’ AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN: 2. Culinary and hospitality students from Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific were the stars of the show during a benefit at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on March 8. More than 300 culinary students participated in the showcase, including guest chef Bobby Sohns, a KCC alumnus currently working in Las Vegas. Go to honolulupulse.com/?p=97963 for more.

PICS: STRANGER AT THE REPUBLIK: 3. Hawaii’s Finest, Artist Groove Network and Omni Hawaii hosted a night with San Diego-based reggae/rock/soul band Stranger and local openers The Jimmy Weeks Project at The Republik on March 8. For the complete party gallery, visit honolulupulse.com/?p=97986.

PICS: PIMPBOT 12TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 4. Local ska band Pimpbot celebrated 12 years of making music with an anniversary show at Downbeat Lounge on March 8. Local bands Black Square and Angry Locals opened the night. See honolulupulse.com/?p=97975 for more pictures.

PICS: FRIDAY NIGHT IN KAILUA: 5. Parties at The Grove, Bob’s Sports Bar, and Boardriders Bar and Grill brought lots of folks to Kailua on March 8. See more photos from all three venues at honolulupulse.com/?p=97964.