A "NAUPAKA" REUNION: Peter-Rockford Tau Espiritu, third from left, was both the producer and guest of honor Saturday at the Tau Dance Theatre fundraiser "Deca Dance (Remix)" at the Honolulu Design Center. "Ultra VIPs" enjoyed Hawaiian entertainment and a four-course "Chef's Feast" in the Stage Restaurant; other supporters had wine and pupus in the Amuse wine bar. Espiritu and his mother, Frances, fourth from left, talked with key participants in his 2006 production of "Naupaka": composer John Signor, left, cast members Starr Kalahiki and Kala'i Stern, and scriptwriter Puakea Nogelmeier.

DRESS BY FENDI, HAIR BY BROWN: Marisa Gey modeled a silk mousseline dress with shawl collar and wool felt sequins from the Fendi Fall Collection in the fashion show that preceded dinner. Credit celebrity stylist Paul Brown for her hair.

SUPPORTING THE ART OF DANCE: Dr. John Magauran, left, president of the executive board of the Tau Dance Theatre, welcomed arts supporters Guy Merola, Mark Wong and Jack Law to the party. The Tau Dance Theatre made history last year with its production of "Naupaka," the first full-length opera performed in Hawaiian, and "Deca Dance (Remix)" will help it maintain the momentum.

3 STARS OF THE EVENING: Pakala Fernandes, left, Raiatea Helm and Jay Larrin were among the impressive cast of singers and dancers who entertained at Stage. Larrin played a medley of his hits, Kala'i Stern and Starr Kalahiki sang selections from "Naupaka," Puakea Nogelmeier danced hula and Helm thrilled the crowd with her rendition of "At Last."

BREAK TIME: Fendi model Chanel Wise, second from left, chilled with Dr. Alvin Chun, left, Colt Dunteman, Reine Ah Moo and Andy Downes after the fashion show. While the party in the dining room emphasized Hawaiian music and hula, entertainment in the wine bar included performances by iNTREPiD, the 24-VII Dance Force, Shakti Dance Movement and dance music by DJ Jedi.