On the Scene
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PROJECTFOCUS HELPS HUGS 1. ProjectFocus Hawai'i directors Laurie Callies, second from left, and Lisa Uesugi, right, were joined by Macy's execs Lavina Wong, left, Janis Mookini and Deena Nichols at the private VIP reception for "Kindred Spirits," a ProjectFocus Hawai'i exhibition of photos of and by at-risk kids, Aug. 29 at Macy's Ala Moana. This year PFH is partnering with HUGS and featuring the work of talented kids who have siblings with serious health problems.
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BIRTHDAY HANA HOU! 5. Bill Tapia had such a good time celebrating his "102-1/2 birthday" at Mihana Souza's Kailua home last month that he and Souza, right, did it again last Sunday. Souza's sister, Aima McManus, left, was there to give Bill her aloha as well. For more on the party see tgif.staradvertiser.com.
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UP WITH "EVOLUTION"! 3. Kamuela Kahoano, left, congratulated Manoa DNA members Alex and Lloyd Kawakami at the CD release party for their new album, "Evolution," Sept. 4 at the Kani Ka Pila Grille. An overflow crowd turned out to help Manoa DNA celebrate; Kahoano was one of the guest performers.
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DEE ROCKS THE HALL 4. Kool Gold 107.9's Bart DaSilva, left, talked backstage with Joey Dee and Tommy Mara Sept. 4 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Dee headlined the show and rocked the hall with Mara as his guest. Dee did his big hits in top form and, yes, he still does the Peppermint Twist. Mara, representing the Crests, dedicated "16 Candles" to the late Johnny Maestro and sang it beautifully. He also got a huge round of applause when he sang "Over the Rainbow" in honor of Iz.
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TAG CELEBRATES MOVE 2. Artistic Director Brad Powell and Production Manager Laurie Tanoura were co-hosts Aug. 29 as The Actors Group celebrated their move to Dole Cannery with a "theater warming" party for their financial supporters at the new theater. TAG's season-opening production of "Duets" is doing so well that there have been wait lists for some performances.
