Adorably dressed Hannah Hunsaken and Kane Innis greeted guests.
Tod’s coveted shoes in an array of hues
Jerold Peters, Jana Lynn Fu and Tod’s Store Manager Sanford Lee
Chef Kevin Lee’s cured King salmon tempted guests.
Dancer Raven Matsushita was ready to take center stage.
In the middle, Kelly Deese and the evening’s hostess, Jackie Takeshita
In the middle, Kelly Deese and the evening’s hostess, Jackie Takeshita
Ballet Hawaii Artistic Director Pamela Taylor-Tongg and Marcie Munnerlyn
Ballet Hawaii Artistic Director Pamela Taylor-Tongg and Marcie Munnerlyn
June 30, 2016 | Parties
THE PARTY As Ballet Hawaii stages some of the most sumptuous dance productions in Honolulu, it was only fitting when Tod’s, purveyor of those famously coveted shoes from Italy, hosted an in-store soiree to support the celebrated nonprofit. THE GUESTS Graciously serving as the hostess of the evening, Jackie Takeshita welcomed special attendees Bob and Frances Bean, Nancy Wo, Henry Akina, Susan Schull, Cheryl Pierce, and Klaus and Amy Meng. THE HIGHLIGHTS At the boutique’s entrance, young costumed dancers from Ballet Hawaii offered a fitting welcome to new arrivals. From there came glasses of prosecco as well as delicious hors d’ouevres prepared by chef Kevin Lee. It was all a perfect prelude to the shopping to come. Impressively, Tod’s did not only donate proceeds from that single evening, but a portion from that entire month as well. “Our gratitude goes to Tod’s for hosting such a lovely event while supporting ballet and the performing arts in the community,” says Gerry Allen, development director of Ballet Hawaii. To that, we say, “Bravo!” –Photos by Travis Okimoto
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