On the Scene
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'PALACE' PREMIERES EARLY IN HAWAII | 1. Filmmakers Christine Yoo, front, and Derek Draper, right, were the guests of honor at the Hawaii premiere screening of "Wedding Palace," a contemporary Korean-American comedy about an online romance between a young man in California and young woman in Korea, March 14 at the University of Hawaii. Movie supporters Pat Hong, left, son Jeff Hong and husband Tai Hong wore limited-edition T-shirts commemorating the screening. "Wedding Palace" is scheduled to open in theaters next month.
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5. Victor Lim, left, and his wife, Anita Lim, shared their premium table at "Red" with Ashley Kaneko, center, and her parents, Veronica Kaneko and Dr. Jay Cambra.
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A 'RED' PARTY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY | 4. Stylish philanthropist Joanna Sullivan, seated, was the honoree at "Red," a St. Patrick's Day fashion show and fundraiser March 17 at the Pacific Club. The Sullivan ohana was also fashionably represented by Sullivan's daughters, Jenai Wall, left front, and Kitty Wo, standing left, and her granddaughter, Emma Wo. Family friend Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, wearing a green-and-white lei for St. Patrick's Day, was the major sponsor of the event; a portion of the proceeds was donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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RAITT ROCKS THE SHELL | 3. Bonnie Raitt talked backstage with John Cruz, left, and "Uncle Tom" Moffatt before going out to play a superb concert March 16 at the Waikiki Shell. Raitt praised Cruz's work as her opening act and told the crowd that Hawaiian music is her "default" when she wants to relax. See my review at www.honolulupulse.com.
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SEE DAI DOO SOCIETY CELEBRATES | 2. The crowd was wall-to-wall and the banquet tables squeezed close together for the See Dai Doo Society's annual spring banquet March 16 at the New Empress Restaurant. Society Vice President Wesley F. Fong, left, and his wife, Linda Fong, joined President Robert K.C. Ching and his sister, Cynthia Ching, in welcoming members and their guests.
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