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On the Scene
John Berger






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CONGRATULATIONS, 'FENG SHUI'!: Partymaster No. 1 Justin Yoshino, third from left, and G-Spot, fifth from left, celebrated the first anniversary of their weekly "Feng Shui" party at Ciao Mein in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki with an assist from Matt Grim, left, Isaac Kishinami, Sloane Kini and George and Noriko Kail on Jan 8. Yoshino confirmed that "Feng Shui" is more than a year old but became a weekly event just over a year ago. It was the second-biggest "Feng Shui" ever.



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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JON!: Jon Sugai celebrated his birthday when he and his sister, Joelle, arrived at the "Feng Shui" anniversary party on Jan. 8. All the top nightclub promoters paid their respects -- Flash Hansen, Matty "Matty Boy" Hazelgrove, Matty Liu, Goldenchild and Kawika Kanae all made the scene. Elaine Codilla, Katie Young, Deanne Fee and Jennifer Fernandez added feminine celeb appeal.



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BACK TO REALITY: Manoa Valley Theatre costume designer Athena Espania, right, talked with Ray and Karen Bumatai after their opening night performance as a loudly dysfunctional couple in MVT's production of "Over the Tavern" on Wednesday. Ray and Karen were all smiles when they came out for the post-show party.



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WHAT'S WITH HER?: Marcella Knox, center, mugged for the camera as veteran actors Sherry Chock Wong and Joey Caldarone were praising her portrayal of a troubled teen in Manoa Valley Theatre's "Over the Tavern." Knox's big scene with Karen Bumatai, who plays her mother, is one of the best in the MVT show.



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THEY DON'T 'SPRECHEN SIE': Malia Ka'ai talked with Kit Ebersbach, left, and Keoki Kerr at the CD-release party for her album, "Leo Nahenahe," on Thursday. Ka'ai and Kerr are looking forward to singing together in Hawaii Opera Theatre's upcoming production of "Der Fliegende Hollander," even though they don't speak fluent German.




See the Columnists section for some past articles.

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



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