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JONES THRILLS IN LEWERS SHOW: Ulrich Krauer, general manager of the Halekulani, left, and Hawaii Pops Executive Director Donna Bebber talked with singer Jack Jones, center, pianist Matt Catingub and bassist Kevin Axt Nov. 15 after the second of four sold-out “Live at Lewers” shows at the Waikiki hotel. Jones, 74, had no problem hitting and holding the high notes, and he got an appreciative round of applause when he told the crowd that although his Grammy Award-winning hit “Wives and Lovers” is considered politically incorrect in some circles, he’ll sing it as long as his fans want to hear it.
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FAMOUS AMOS PARTIES AT MVT: Wally “Famous” Amos, center, enjoyed the opening-night reception for Manoa Valley Theatre’s production of “Quartet” Nov. 14 with director David C. Farmer, second from left, and cast members Jo Pruden (Jean), Howard Bishop (Wilfred) and Jim Tharp (Reginald). There is no “live” opera singing in this adult comedy about retired opera singers, and no knowledge of opera is needed to enjoy the show. The play runs through Dec. 1; for tickets, call 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.
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ARMY SOCIETY HONORS HAYASHI: 2013 Ihe Award recipient Alan S. Hayashi, second from left, and his wife, Karen Hayashi, were the guests of honor at the Hawai‘i Army Museum Society awards breakfast Nov. 15 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Society president and retired Gen. David A. Bramlett, left, and 2009 award recipient Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu congratulated Hayashi after the presentation. Hayashi told the audience, “It’s easy to be positive about your work (supporting the military)?when you work for and with your heroes.”
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VAI CELEBRATES CD?RELEASE: The crowd was wall-to-wall when Kaleo Vai, left, marked the recent release of his new album, "Overhead,” with a CD party Nov. 15 at Tiki’s Grill &?Bar. Tiki’s assistant general manager Jed Roa celebrated with Vai between sets.
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SCAGGS TURNS ‘LIGHTS’ BACK ON: Boz Scaggs, left, conferred backstage with promoter “Uncle Tom” Moffatt before taking the stage Nov. 15 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. “Harbor Lights” wasn’t on the set list but Scaggs added it at Moffatt’s request. See my review at www.honolulupulse.com.
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