THE FORMER hostesses of Hawaiian Airlines who flew in DC-3s, back in the 1940s and ’50s, are holding their annual gathering Nov. 13 at the Ala Moana Hotel. They have an outstanding program lined up for all past and present HAL employees.

The hostesses, members of Koa’e Kea (high-flying bird) are talented singers and hula dancers and they will be presenting a show patterned after the legendary "Hawaii Calls" radio program when it was broadcast from the beachfront of the Moana Hotel.

Nina Kealiiwahamana, one of the great voices of Hawaii, sang on "Hawaii Calls" and has graciously consented to star in the show. Others to perform with her include Eloise Gaspar Hoyt, Gary Aiko, Joe Recca, Babe Bell, and Hiram and Casey Olsen. Casey plays the steel guitar, which was so important to the radio show.

Hula dancers include Hale Ka’ohu Rowland, Queenie Ventura Dowsett, Jackie Booth and LikeLike Davis. Naluhoe, made up of Recca, Vicky Hollinger and Kawika Maguire, will perform before dinner. Party organizers are Rowland, Abigail Chong, Peaches Smith, Carol Mae Vanderford, Mercy Bacon, Vivian Luning Bell, Eula May Sweet and Koa’e Kea President Trudy DeLa Fountaine. Call Chong at 262-5252 for the $50 tickets …

THE WAIKIKI EDITION, home of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s new restaurant, is the latest addition to Hawaii’s hotel scene. The Ilikai’s Marina Tower has been redeveloped by Ian Schrager and is now the Waikiki Edition. Schrager is sometimes called "the inventor of the boutique hotel." He developed New York’s Studio 54 and the Gramercy Park Hotel and has partnered with Marriott in the Edition project. Myra Brandt’s Kahala Associates real estate firm marked its 10th anniversary with a reception last Friday in the Edition’s sun suite. It was the first sneak preview of the property …

The Edition is open and the grand opening party for invited guests is scheduled next Friday . Things will get under way with a barbecue at the Sunrise Pool. Musical performances are scheduled. Dancing the night away will follow at the Crazybox club, with a champagne and omelet finale. Looks like they have something for just about everyone. The Edition GM is Michael Rock … Morimoto is inviting guests to his grand opening Oct. 17. The party will take place in the restaurant, which is on the ocean side near the pool …

COSMO’S HOT GUYS: Hawaii’s Clint Torres Jr. is among those whom Cosmopolitan magazine calls the "hottest bachelors from across the country" in its November issue that goes on sale Tuesday. The guys will be in New York at District 36 on Tuesday for Cosmo’s annual bachelor party hosted by editor Kate White. The search for each state’s sexiest single guy began in spring when women were called upon for nominations. In the November issue, the men reveal what they fall for and lust for in women, among other things. The bachelor feature includes e-mail addresses for the men, so readers have a chance to contact their favorites …

ROCKING ON: Hard Rock is in the midst of relocation plans for its cafe location in Waikiki and will be hiring Sunday through Nov. 11. Hard Rock is looking for 65 employees — servers, bartenders, bussers, cooks, hosts and retail associates — to complement its current staff and help launch its new Honolulu flagship at 286 Beachwalk.

The job fair will take place at the original Honolulu Hard Rock Cafe at 1837 Kapiolani. For more details, visit hardrock.com …

FORMER Hawaii Warrior Davone Bess was outstanding in his Miami Dolphins’ 41-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Monday night. Bess was the best receiver on the field, snagging nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown … Diamond Head Theatre is extending the run of "Crazy for You," adding performances Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. …