On the Scene
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'ALOHA 'OE, LOUISE!' 1. The opening-night reception for Honolulu Theatre for Youth's production of "Navigator" Nov. 26 was also a going-away party for managing director Louise King Lanzilotti, center with lei, who stepped down to pursue new career opportunities. HTY director of drama education Daniel A. Kelin II, left, director Harry Wong III, artistic director Eric Johnson, "Navigator" cast members Nina Buck, Moses Goods, Danielle Zalopany and Hermen Tesoro Jr., and stage manager Hope Villanueva stayed on as the party was winding down to wish her well.
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5. Natasha Owen, honorary Russian consul, center, enjoyed the festivities with Marisa and Patrick Gey, John Michael White and Qi Marie.
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CHRISTMAS IN KAHALA 4. Charlotte Pauly welcomed Peter Ho, chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii, left, and Jon McManus to the Kahala Hotel & Resort's Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 26 in the hotel lobby. The trees' "Make a Wish" ornaments benefit Parents and Children Together and the Salvation Army.
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SHIMOMOTO CELEBRATES 2. Paul Shimomoto relaxed backstage with his wife, Keri, before taking the stage at the CD release party for his third album, "All That Hawaiian Jazz," Monday evening at Gordon Biersch. Shimomoto said backstage that the "Wonderful World Medley" on the album came together spontaneously during rehearsals. For more party photos, see www.honolulupulse.com
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JEWELED BLISS FOUND 3. Uli Cutter, center, was assisted by co-hosts Majken Mechling, left, and Debbie Chaiprakorb at the champagne-and-chocolates launch party for BlissBiss, her new line of one-of-a-kind necklaces, Sunday at the Sheraton Waikiki. Cutter makes the necklaces from antique materials and gives each one a name. She is wearing Kismet, while Yolanda is displayed on the screen behind her. For more info go to www.blissbiss.com.
