A look back at country star Dolly Parton's warm 1987 welcome in Hawaii, where she was honored for her charity work and announced local business plans.

• Hundreds of fans turned out at King's Village in Waikiki as her handprints were set into the celebrity sidewalk, alongside Don Ho and Jim Nabors.
• The Variety Club of Hawaii sponsored the tribute, recognizing her giving to children's causes.
• She donated $10,000 to Kapiolani Women's and Children's Medical Center to help build a diagnostic center for newborns and mothers.
• She also announced a restaurant opening in Hawaii Kai, part of a wider push into real estate and construction with a local business partner.
• She credited a strict diet for her slimmer look, saying she wanted to look her best for her new TV show.

Outlook: The visit marked the start of a run of Hawaii business ventures, with a performance showroom planned to follow.