HONORING EDDIE: Eddie Kamae, standing, and the Hawaiian Legacy Foundation celebrated the release of his book, "Hawaiian Son," with a private reception at the Halekulani yesterday morning. Among friends who stopped by to congratulate Kamae and his wife, Myrna, standing right, were Ray Kane; his wife, Elodia, standing; and their daughter Moana Arakaki. Kamae was joined by Mike Kaawa and Ocean Kaowili for a short musical performance after the formal presentation. Kaowili and Kaawa then went over to the Kanes to share a few songs with them.

A GREAT DEBUT: Brent Yoshikami, left, congratulated Maseeh Ganjali after the Lizard Loft production of "The Last Outpost" opened Friday at the ARTS at Marks Garage. Ganjali is making his acting debut with a powerful portrayal of a young Iraqi trying to survive in American-occupied Iraq.

THE O LOUNGE GOES OFF: O Lounge owner Liz Watanabe relaxed in the Wine Bar with single-monikered party promoters Frank, left, Roni, Ryan and Peter as their Artists Groove Network/Goldenchild party was heating up on Friday. A hip event thrown by pros proved a winning formula for O Lounge. The parking valets were maxed out by 11:30 p.m.

DIRK'S BACK!: Veteran television producer Dirk Fukushima talked with Sarah Hunt, left, and Lisa Cabalis in the O Lounge Wine Bar. The late-night menu -- steak, spicy shrimp and the "poke cocktail" -- was a big hit.

AN O LOUNGE FASHION SHOW: Single-monikered Nikki, right, talked with high-fashion O Lounge bartenders Tiffany Pestana, left, Marlene Duenas and Jamie Kunisaki. Pestana's "cat suit" is an original design she created out of an off-the-rack item.