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Tea, champagne and an expansive Chinese pupu buffet made for a delightful late-afternoon party last Thursday as the Women's Fund of Hawai'i honored its 2007 Women's Fund Grantees at Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant at Aloha Tower. Pegge Hopper, left, Laurice Otsuka, Tyrie Jenkins, Nancy D. White and Priscilla Growney* joined Women's Fund Chairwoman Gwen Pacarro near the podium before the start of the formal presentation. The Women's Fund provides financial support for social service groups unable to find funding from larger organizations. Visit www.womensfundhawaii.org. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Roland Cazimero took a quick glance backstage while the Brothers Cazimero were opening Bishop Museum's 2007 "Moonlight Mele on the Lawn" concert series last Thursday. The enthusiastic crowd on the lawn got the Brothers at their best and also enjoyed showcase numbers by Manu Boyd and Leina'ala Kalama Heine. "Moonlight Mele" continues with Jake Shimabukuro on July 19. CLICK FOR LARGE

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The women of Mighty J -- Jenn "JRoQ" Wright, left, Mailani Makainai and Tiki Suan -- welcomed guests as they celebrated the release of their debut album, "Calling Out," at the O Lounge on June 27. The party included a screening of the trio's music video of "Girls' Night Out" and an in-concert performance of other songs from the album. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Katie Beth Hicks, left, and Leigh Marcelo greeted cast members Josh Harris, Jennifer Harris, D. Omar Williams and Will Layden on June 27 at the opening-night reception for Manoa Valley Theatre's "Working." The theme of the show was echoed by the food at the party: lots of sandwiches and other popular lunch-box food. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Margie Jacinto, editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Hawai'i, welcomed Dale Ruff, regional vice president for Louis Vuitton Hawaii, left, Dr. Alvin Chung and Josh Caldwell to Nobu's Waikiki and the party that introduced the summer 2007 issue last Thursday. Guests received copies of the magazine as mementos of the evening. CLICK FOR LARGE