Easter Seals Hawaii’s 70th-anniversary benefit features culinary artistry amid fine art, April 29 at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Proceeds go toward the programs and services that Easter Seals provides for local residents with disabilities and special needs.
The chefs preparing the evening’s food:
>> Alan Wong, Alan Wong’s and the Pineapple Room
>> Roy Yamaguchi, Roy’s Restaurants
>> Vikram Garg, formerly of the Halekulani
>> Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Chai and Chai’s Waikiki
>> Jon Matsubara, 40 Carrots, Bloomingdale’s
>> Colin Hazama, Royal Hawaiian Hotel
>> Elmer Guzman, Poke Stop and Chef Guzman’s Island Cuisine
>> Mark “Gooch” Noguchi, Mission Social Hall & Cafe, Pili Group
>> Lee Anne Wong, Koko Head Cafe
>> Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka, MW Restaurant, Artizen
The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $250. Sponsorships are available from $2,500 to $25,000 for tables of 10 that include various extras (at the $25,000 level, for example, all guests receive a gift certificate for an overnight stay at a Waikiki hotel).
Purchase tickets through easterseals.com/hawaii.
Other 70th-anniversary events include a golf tournament and “Traveling Plate” events at local restaurants. For information call Shandis Ching, 529-1708, ext. 1162, or email sching@eastersealshawaii.org.
