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Sally Parker celebrates 60th with 150 in Monarch Room

Sally Parker celebrated her 60th birthday last Thursday in her own special style. When husband Don asked what she wanted, she opted for a cocktail party, fashion show and luncheon in the Royal Hawaiian's Monarch Room with family and dear girlfriends. Some of her friends in the crowd of 150 had been in first grade with her in Ponca City, Okla. Sally's parents, Polly and Wallace Edwards, flew in to attend. Puamana played Hawaiian music as guests arrived, many in vintage attire reminiscent of parties and events they had attended with Sally. The birthday girl dove into her closets and pulled out fashions from all the decades showcased. Gal pals contributed to the "history." Modeled were Mary Lou Brogan's Pucci dress she wore at the opening of the Sheraton Waikiki, Glenda Pell's Diane Freis fashions and Patsy Hemmeter's Mary McFadden creation. Models included Sally's daughters Beth Bowlen Harbottle, Meghan Goldman Buck, Natalie Parker and Taber Parker Reiner, and granddaughters Lillie Klemmer and Sylvia Buck. Even sons-in-law Dr. Howie Klemmer, Ikaika Harbottle and David Buck were incorporated into the scenes. Other models included Katie Nichols, Yana and Azzura Alliata, Judi Harrison, Julie and Lanette Sandvold, Sherry Gilliland, Lynda Pelayo, Hana and Halie Harrison, Maile Heyer and Mele Blaich. Emcee Susan Page, a former Miss Texas, wore the gown she wore in the Miss America Pageant back in the 1970s. She still has that fabulous figure. Sally's daughter Leslie Goldman sang with Kit Samson's trio ...

Emmy winner Piven interviewed Stefani here

Jeremy Piven, who won the Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy series Sunday for his "Entourage" role, was here in late August to tape an interview with Gwen Stefani in the Halekulani's Lewers Lounge. It was shown Sept. 7 on CBS' "Fashion Rocks." Piven was a celebrity host on the show ... Alan Wong's Pineapple Room marks its eighth year Sunday with a stand-up pupu party in the eatery in Macy's Ala Moana. It's a benefit for Ma'o Organic Farm, a nonprofit community-based economic development project. Call 945-6573 for $125 tickets. They will also be sold at the door Sunday. Macy's and Green Point Nurseries are co-sponsors ...