On the Scene John Berger

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It happened last friday

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A/X GOES "HIGHER": Hoku Ho joined DJ Kool-E, left, and Sam Da Man of 102.7 "Da Bomb," upstairs at Armani Exchange during the VIP CD release party for "Higher," a new dance mix album by Grammy Award winner DJ Peter Rauhofer. Dancers Loren Corpuz, Akela Celebrado and Dan Terawaki entertained the crowd downstairs.

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MADA LAUNCHED AT DIAMOND HEAD GRILL: Tiffany Sugiyama, far left, and Malia Song, greeted guests with complimentary shots of "Mango Passion" as Matty "Matty Boy" Hazelgrove introduced Vinnie De La Pena's new line of men's clothing at the late-night VIP party and fashion show.

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Navy Aviation Ordnance Specialist Tim Carr, center photo, enjoyed the party with Ellie Jean, left, and Raven the Cookie Lady.

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The night got hotter when Malia Song, right photo center, came upstairs to party with Jackie Gallegos, left, and Amy Hayashida. Matty Boy's event drew a capacity crowd including many people who said they usually prefer to party elsewhere.

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John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972. Contact
him at jberger@starbulletin.com.