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On the Scene John Berger |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAWAIKAPU!: Genoa Keawe, center, and Kealoha Kalama sat up front with kumu hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett as he celebrated his 50th birthday at He'eia State Park on Feb 22. Among the many halau performing in his honor was Sonny Ching's Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahula, which featured dance and chant by Miss Aloha Hula 2003 Jennifer Kehaulani Oyama.
"DIS/TROY" HITS!: Playwright Yokanaan Kearns, right, celebrated with cast members Hermenigildo Tesoro, left, Reb Beau Allen, Louie Hung and Janice Terukina after Honolulu Theatre for Youth's production of "Dis/Troy" opened at Tenney Theatre on Saturday. Kearn's play is Po'okela-worthy theater.
ENJOYING "CHICAGO": Justin Yoshino, front, with Lyanna Tunanarg and Pi'ilani Enos, drew a full house for "Chicago" at the Hanohano Room on Friday. Also joining room managers Richard Vidinha, far right, and Keith Mallini were Maliko Dudley, left, Justine Michioka, Jessica Olsson, Kellie Pearson, Summer Duarte, Kim Kubo and Amber Stone.
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John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972. Contact
him at jberger@starbulletin.com.
