ANTICIPATING "SEUSSICAL": Diamond Head Theatre artistic director John Rampage, left, welcomed director Greg Zane, center, and choreographer Timothy Albrecht to the opening night pre-show reception for DHT's production of "Seussical" on Friday. The DHT musicial has been extended through Dec. 22

A PERFECT "NABORLY" CHRISTMAS: Jim Nabors talked with SuLing Reeves at the post-show reception for "A Merry Christmas with Friends & Nabors" at the Hawaii Theatre on Sunday. Nabors' show was a perfect celebration of Jesus' birth that touched on all the secular wonders of Christmas as well. Nabors was in great voice throughout, and got solid support from Matt Catingub, the Company Singers, and the Honolulu Symphony.

NABORS' GREAT GUESTS: Ginny Tiu, right, talked with Emma Veary and Jimmy Borges at the post-show reception for Nabors' show on Sunday. Borges joined Nabors for a stirring rendition of "Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth." Veary starred with "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" and was Nabors' partner on a beautiful rendition of "Silent Night."

"GREAT CHOW, SAM!": Chef Sam Choy, third from left, talked with Kimo Kahoano, left, Holly Soria, and her husband, Harry B. Soria Jr., at the pre-show party for Emme Tomimbang's 10th Anniversary Christmas concert at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Wednesday.

ALOHA FROM EMME: Emme Tomimbang, left, welcomed Genoa Keawe, second from left, Genoa's son, Eric Keawe, and Margot Schrire to the pre-show party for her concert. Several hundred people enjoyed a great show -- including several bits and bloopers that won't seen seen when "Emme's Christmas Island Moments" airs Wednesday on KHON2.