Midweek photo coverage of Hawaii events
Below are the last 10 Pa'ina photo coverage events
Wounded Warriors Lunch
January 25, 2012
Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
Ruth’s Chris Steak House honored members of Hawaii’s Marine Corps Wounded Warriors program at a special lunch Jan. 14 at the restaurant’s Outrigger Waikiki Beach Walk location.
Read Column>>Homeward Bound
January 18, 2012
Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
Punahou seniors hosted the third annual Homeward Bound 5K fun run/walk last month, beginning and ending at Manoa Valley District Park. The idea for the race was born after Punahou cross country runners Tama Fukuyama and Maya Grossmann volunteered at IHS and wanted to do something more to help end homelessness. Proceeds go to IHS.
Read Column>>BOH Donation Luncheon
January 11, 2012
Photos by Leah Friel
In the spirit of holiday giving, Bank of Hawaii and its employees presented a donation of more than $500,000 to 20 local nonprofits during a luncheon at the Plaza Club. The funds were raised by BOH employees and retirees during the bank’s Employee Giving Campaign throughout the month of October.
Read Column>>Butterfly Society Tea
January 10, 2012
Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
The Butterfly Society of Hawaii hosted its annual Mother-Daughter Tea Dec. 21 at the Pacific Club. The fundraiser supports educational programming, including school and adult tours of the society’s butterfly garden at Foster Botanical Garden. BSOH got its start in 2005 and is dedicated to creating and expanding the network of butterfly habitats in Hawaii the state has 17 species and to increase awareness of their ecological importance.
Read Column>>Media Night At The Standard
January 09, 2012
Photos by Lester Tabucbuc
The Standard, a chic new nightclub at Waterfront Plaza, celebrated its VIP preview Dec. 15 with a special Media Night that included cocktails and menu samplings. The club, which features VIP seating areas and will host art displays and fashion shows, celebrated its grand opening to the public Dec. 30.
Read Column>>‘Ko Olina’ Magazine Launch
January 04, 2012
Photos by Anthony Consillio
Oahu Publications recently launched Ko Olina magazine, which celebrates the culture, land, history and people of that southwesterly shoreline.
Read Column>>Safeway Beretania Vip Reception
January 03, 2012
Photos by Nathalie Walker
Safeway welcomed its new Beretania Street location, the 19th in the state, with a VIP reception and blessing the day before its Dec. 17 grand opening. Present were Mayor Peter Carlisle, Safeway president/CEO Steve Burd and Kahu Curt Kekuna. The 65,000-square-foot store offers 240 parking stalls, employs a team of 210 and is open 24 hours a day.
Read Column>>Nutcracker Opening Night Reception
January 02, 2012
Photos by Anthony Consillio
The opening night of Nutcracker Dec. 16 at Blaisdell Concert Hall included a VIP celebration with gourmet dining from Hawaii’s top restaurants and a post-performance backstage reception. Dancing in the production was celebrity guest artist Chi Cao, who recently starred in the film Mao’s Last Dancer.
Read Column>>Adore Life Soiree
January 01, 2012
Photos by Rachel Breit
Family and friends celebrated the life of Sheila Ann Rausch, who died recently from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, with an Adore Life Soiree Dec. 17 at Mid Pacific Country Club. The party benefitted the Muscular Dystrophy Association and included entertainment, pupus, a silent auction and prizes.
Read Column>>Honolulu Gift Fair
December 28, 2011
Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo
Honolulu StarAdvertiser and MidWeek presented the eighth annual Honolulu Gift Fair Dec. 16 to 18 at Blaisdell Center. Two cans of food for the Hawaii Foodbank was the price of admission to browse more than 300 booths of gifts from books, crafts and locally made items to beauty products, apparel, pet gifts and tons more.
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