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Nordstrom Gala Tickets on Sale Today
Tuesday, November 27, 2007; Posted: 03:00 PM
SEATTLE, Nov 27, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- JWN | charts | news | PowerRating -- Nordstrom, Inc. will open its first
full-line store in Hawaii at Ala Moana Center on Friday, March 7 at 9:30 a.m. To celebrate this long-awaited opening, Nordstrom will host an
evening gala on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Tickets for the event go on sale today.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO)
The fashionable fete will benefit three local Hawaii charities including the Bishop Museum, Hawaii Theatre Center and HUGS (Help,
Understanding & Group Support). "We've been serving customers in Hawaii for over 40 years and we are thrilled to open our first full-line store in
the islands," said Brian Tatsumura, store manager for Nordstrom Ala Moana Center. "We are proud to partner with three outstanding charities to
support children and Hawaiian culture."
Guests will enjoy lavish pupus, cocktails and buffets, live entertainment and the opportunity to do some "sneak preview" shopping. Catering for
the evening will be facilitated by Current Affairs featuring culinary selections from Chef Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Donato Loperfido and Chef
Philippe Padovani as well as desserts from La Palme D'Or. The highlight of the evening will be a tented, full-scale runway fashion show featuring
American and European designer collections including Tory Burch, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Roberto Cavalli to name a few. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The event, entirely underwritten by Nordstrom, is expected to raise $300,000 to be shared equally by the three organizations. Tickets for the
opening gala are $150 per person.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call the Hawaii Theatre Center at (808)723-1879.
The mission of Bishop Museum is to study, preserve, and tell the stories of the natural and cultural history of Hawaii and the Pacific. Bishop
Museum is recognized as the principal museum of the Pacific, housing the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts and natural
history specimens. For more information visit http://www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 847-3511.
The Hawaii Theatre Center was established in 1984 as a private nonprofit organization to restore and operate the historic Hawaii Theatre as a
multi-purpose performance facility for artistic, cultural, entertainment and educational events and to promote the redevelopment of the downtown
Honolulu/Chinatown area. Listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the 1,400-seat Hawaii Theatre was recognized by the
League of Historic American Theatre as the 2005 Outstanding Historic Theatre in America. In 2006, the organization received a National
Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Theatre celebrated its 85th anniversary in September, 2007.
HUGS (an acronym for Help, Understanding & Group Support) is a non-profit agency, unique to Hawaii, whose mission is to provide a wide
variety of free support services to families across the state, who have a child, birth to age 21, diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness or a
medically fragile condition. HUGS serves the entire family by facilitating peer interaction at family gatherings and coordinating volunteers who
provide family support, hospital visits, and respite care. The agency is a common link in the state of Hawaii for families experiencing similar
problems as a result of their child's illness. On any given day, HUGS serves approximately 150 families across the state. HUGS has supported
Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families free of charge for more than 25 years.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 157 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in
Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 101 Full-Line Stores, 51 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, one freestanding shoe store and two
clearance stores. Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at http://www.
Cha Thompson was a model in the Mena fashion show at O Lounge Sunday because Soleil Boutique owner Summer Vaimaona asked
her "Aunty Cha" to take part. Soleil will be the retailer for Mena in Hawaii. Cha's son, Afatia, sang at the event. Other models
included Raiatea Helm, Liana Green, and former Miss Hawaii Pilialoha Gaison and her boyfriend, Kalai Miller. Pilialoha and Kalai
finished the show in Mena's white wedding fashions. That got people talking, but the couple denied any wedding plans. However, Kalai
said, "We do look good in white together." About 250 people turned out for the fashion show and to view a screening of "Samoan
Wedding." The Loheni sisters -- Agnes, Jackie, Gina and Charlene -- brought their fashions here from Mena's Samoan base ...
Call it a never-say-die attitude, believing in themselves, pride, character, a winning desire or just plain guts, the UH football team has
it. Coach June Jones and his staff, quarterback Colt Brennan -- who deserves the Heisman -- the outstanding receivers and everyone
involved with the team right down to the equipment manager deserve all the praise that has been given to them for their glorious
undefeated season. And how about the football fever that gripped the state leading up to Saturday's game? It continued even after the
victory as fans awaited news of the Sugar Bowl invite. On to New Orleans and the big bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs...
Louis Vuitton holds a holiday soiree
Louis Vuitton Ala Moana displayed a glittering diamond encrusted men's wristwatch at the store's holiday party Friday. It was an
eye-catcher. Some 200 guests sipped champagne and snacked on tasty creations from Current Affairs during the evening. Many guests
walked out with big L.V. bags containing purchases. That made store director Donna Barnett smile. As for the fancy diamond watch,
ready-to-wear manager Elaine Tsui said, "It's you, Ben, it's you." But I'm sure she says that to all the guys ...
Hapa -- Nathan Aweau and Barry Flanagan -- are on a 25-day tour of 19 Japanese cities that winds up Dec. 15. The duo has been
interviewed by Rolling Stone's Japanese edition and Japan's leading newspapers on the trip ...
T & A Lingerie the Plus Size Lingerie Superstore is Opening the Door for the 51% of Full Figured/ BBW Woman
T & A Lingerie a division of Klone Media, LLC. based in Mira Loma, CA is leading the way for the plus size intimate apparel retail
industry. At T & A Lingerie they understand that women of all sizes are sexy and not just the entertainers portrayed on the big and
small screen.
Mira Loma, CA, December 19, 2007 --(PR.com)-- T & A Lingerie is currently serving their client's needs by providing plus size intimate
apparel from sizes 1X-6X including but not limited to Babydolls, Corsets, Camisoles, Teddies, Fantasy Costumes, Leather & Vinyl. T &
A Lingerie understands that the media often portrays sexy as stick thin often gaunt, waif and underfed looking women strutting down a
catwalk or on the cover of a fashion magazine. T & A Lingerie understands that all women need to look and feel sexy that is why they
offer lingerie in sizes that fit the average woman. "Many full figured women just do not feel comfortable going into a store to search
for intimate apparel. Clients can now discreetly go on our site preview and price out what they are looking for and order and receive
their products right to their door 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," said Gary Martin, Operations Manager of T & A
Lingerie. To preview the great all plus size lingerie collection go to www.tandalingerie.com. T & A Lingerie offers a $5.95 flat rate to
all customers in United States, Alaska & Hawaii included. Stop by today to see what T & A has to offer you.
Several craft fairs on tap today
Advertiser Staff
So you hit Waikele at midnight on Black Friday and spent yesterday at the Ala Moana mall trying to figure out the best local gifts, but
you still have the shopping bug?
Take heart, because there are several arts and craft fairs on O'ahu for you to visit today:
Winter Craft Fair, presented by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, more than 160 craft and food vendors, silent auction, free
retina screening by Project Vision; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 'Uke'e St., Waipi'o; free ($5 donation for 8:30 a.m.
entry); 676-5400.
Holiday craft fair, with lauhala weaving demonstrations, entertainment by Danny Carvalho and hula halau, ceramics, quilts, jewelry,
artwork, woodcarvings, food and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481, ext. 714.
World Art Bazaar, jewelry, ornaments, ceramics, baskets, masks and exotic items from around the world; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Academy Art
Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; repeats 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec.
9; free; 532-8704.
Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale, artwork, clothing, jewelry, woodcarvings, stained glass and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Windward
Community College, Gallery 'Iolani; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2; free; 235-1218, 262-9433.
Impressions print sale, etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers; 10 a.m.-5
p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 536-5507.
Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, handcrafted items, holiday food and prize drawings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
and Arena; $4*; 623-4050.
Santa's Helpers Craft Fair, wide variety of handcrafted items, clothing, accessories and food; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Glass by Gail, 243 'Aikahi
Loop, Kailua; free; 254-3344.
Just For Fun Holiday Shopping Bazaar, fashion, jewelry, spa and gift items and more; 4:30-9 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola
Theatre; free; 630-9184.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007; Posted: 03:00 PM
SEATTLE, Nov 27, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- JWN | charts | news | PowerRating -- Nordstrom, Inc. will open its first
full-line store in Hawaii at Ala Moana Center on Friday, March 7 at 9:30 a.m. To celebrate this long-awaited opening, Nordstrom will host an
evening gala on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Tickets for the event go on sale today.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO)
The fashionable fete will benefit three local Hawaii charities including the Bishop Museum, Hawaii Theatre Center and HUGS (Help,
Understanding & Group Support). "We've been serving customers in Hawaii for over 40 years and we are thrilled to open our first full-line store in
the islands," said Brian Tatsumura, store manager for Nordstrom Ala Moana Center. "We are proud to partner with three outstanding charities to
support children and Hawaiian culture."
Guests will enjoy lavish pupus, cocktails and buffets, live entertainment and the opportunity to do some "sneak preview" shopping. Catering for
the evening will be facilitated by Current Affairs featuring culinary selections from Chef Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Donato Loperfido and Chef
Philippe Padovani as well as desserts from La Palme D'Or. The highlight of the evening will be a tented, full-scale runway fashion show featuring
American and European designer collections including Tory Burch, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Roberto Cavalli to name a few. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The event, entirely underwritten by Nordstrom, is expected to raise $300,000 to be shared equally by the three organizations. Tickets for the
opening gala are $150 per person.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call the Hawaii Theatre Center at (808)723-1879.
The mission of Bishop Museum is to study, preserve, and tell the stories of the natural and cultural history of Hawaii and the Pacific. Bishop
Museum is recognized as the principal museum of the Pacific, housing the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts and natural
history specimens. For more information visit http://www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 847-3511.
The Hawaii Theatre Center was established in 1984 as a private nonprofit organization to restore and operate the historic Hawaii Theatre as a
multi-purpose performance facility for artistic, cultural, entertainment and educational events and to promote the redevelopment of the downtown
Honolulu/Chinatown area. Listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the 1,400-seat Hawaii Theatre was recognized by the
League of Historic American Theatre as the 2005 Outstanding Historic Theatre in America. In 2006, the organization received a National
Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Theatre celebrated its 85th anniversary in September, 2007.
HUGS (an acronym for Help, Understanding & Group Support) is a non-profit agency, unique to Hawaii, whose mission is to provide a wide
variety of free support services to families across the state, who have a child, birth to age 21, diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness or a
medically fragile condition. HUGS serves the entire family by facilitating peer interaction at family gatherings and coordinating volunteers who
provide family support, hospital visits, and respite care. The agency is a common link in the state of Hawaii for families experiencing similar
problems as a result of their child's illness. On any given day, HUGS serves approximately 150 families across the state. HUGS has supported
Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families free of charge for more than 25 years.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 157 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in
Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 101 Full-Line Stores, 51 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, one freestanding shoe store and two
clearance stores. Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at http://www.
Cha Thompson was a model in the Mena fashion show at O Lounge Sunday because Soleil Boutique owner Summer Vaimaona asked
her "Aunty Cha" to take part. Soleil will be the retailer for Mena in Hawaii. Cha's son, Afatia, sang at the event. Other models
included Raiatea Helm, Liana Green, and former Miss Hawaii Pilialoha Gaison and her boyfriend, Kalai Miller. Pilialoha and Kalai
finished the show in Mena's white wedding fashions. That got people talking, but the couple denied any wedding plans. However, Kalai
said, "We do look good in white together." About 250 people turned out for the fashion show and to view a screening of "Samoan
Wedding." The Loheni sisters -- Agnes, Jackie, Gina and Charlene -- brought their fashions here from Mena's Samoan base ...
Call it a never-say-die attitude, believing in themselves, pride, character, a winning desire or just plain guts, the UH football team has
it. Coach June Jones and his staff, quarterback Colt Brennan -- who deserves the Heisman -- the outstanding receivers and everyone
involved with the team right down to the equipment manager deserve all the praise that has been given to them for their glorious
undefeated season. And how about the football fever that gripped the state leading up to Saturday's game? It continued even after the
victory as fans awaited news of the Sugar Bowl invite. On to New Orleans and the big bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs...
Louis Vuitton holds a holiday soiree
Louis Vuitton Ala Moana displayed a glittering diamond encrusted men's wristwatch at the store's holiday party Friday. It was an
eye-catcher. Some 200 guests sipped champagne and snacked on tasty creations from Current Affairs during the evening. Many guests
walked out with big L.V. bags containing purchases. That made store director Donna Barnett smile. As for the fancy diamond watch,
ready-to-wear manager Elaine Tsui said, "It's you, Ben, it's you." But I'm sure she says that to all the guys ...
Hapa -- Nathan Aweau and Barry Flanagan -- are on a 25-day tour of 19 Japanese cities that winds up Dec. 15. The duo has been
interviewed by Rolling Stone's Japanese edition and Japan's leading newspapers on the trip ...
T & A Lingerie the Plus Size Lingerie Superstore is Opening the Door for the 51% of Full Figured/ BBW Woman
T & A Lingerie a division of Klone Media, LLC. based in Mira Loma, CA is leading the way for the plus size intimate apparel retail
industry. At T & A Lingerie they understand that women of all sizes are sexy and not just the entertainers portrayed on the big and
small screen.
Mira Loma, CA, December 19, 2007 --(PR.com)-- T & A Lingerie is currently serving their client's needs by providing plus size intimate
apparel from sizes 1X-6X including but not limited to Babydolls, Corsets, Camisoles, Teddies, Fantasy Costumes, Leather & Vinyl. T &
A Lingerie understands that the media often portrays sexy as stick thin often gaunt, waif and underfed looking women strutting down a
catwalk or on the cover of a fashion magazine. T & A Lingerie understands that all women need to look and feel sexy that is why they
offer lingerie in sizes that fit the average woman. "Many full figured women just do not feel comfortable going into a store to search
for intimate apparel. Clients can now discreetly go on our site preview and price out what they are looking for and order and receive
their products right to their door 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," said Gary Martin, Operations Manager of T & A
Lingerie. To preview the great all plus size lingerie collection go to www.tandalingerie.com. T & A Lingerie offers a $5.95 flat rate to
all customers in United States, Alaska & Hawaii included. Stop by today to see what T & A has to offer you.
Several craft fairs on tap today
Advertiser Staff
So you hit Waikele at midnight on Black Friday and spent yesterday at the Ala Moana mall trying to figure out the best local gifts, but
you still have the shopping bug?
Take heart, because there are several arts and craft fairs on O'ahu for you to visit today:
Winter Craft Fair, presented by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, more than 160 craft and food vendors, silent auction, free
retina screening by Project Vision; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 'Uke'e St., Waipi'o; free ($5 donation for 8:30 a.m.
entry); 676-5400.
Holiday craft fair, with lauhala weaving demonstrations, entertainment by Danny Carvalho and hula halau, ceramics, quilts, jewelry,
artwork, woodcarvings, food and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481, ext. 714.
World Art Bazaar, jewelry, ornaments, ceramics, baskets, masks and exotic items from around the world; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Academy Art
Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; repeats 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec.
9; free; 532-8704.
Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale, artwork, clothing, jewelry, woodcarvings, stained glass and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Windward
Community College, Gallery 'Iolani; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2; free; 235-1218, 262-9433.
Impressions print sale, etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers; 10 a.m.-5
p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 536-5507.
Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, handcrafted items, holiday food and prize drawings; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
and Arena; $4*; 623-4050.
Santa's Helpers Craft Fair, wide variety of handcrafted items, clothing, accessories and food; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Glass by Gail, 243 'Aikahi
Loop, Kailua; free; 254-3344.
Just For Fun Holiday Shopping Bazaar, fashion, jewelry, spa and gift items and more; 4:30-9 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola
Theatre; free; 630-9184.
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