Discover the allure of science with former White House Executive Pastry Chef, Bill Yosses, and NASA Project Scientist for the Kepler Mission, Steve Howell. Together, they will explore the physical conditions thought to exist on exoplanets, show how the same properties exist on Earth, and relate them to the modern art of cooking. Their presentation promises to arouse your appetite for science in an evening you won’t want to miss! Prepare for an “out of this world” adventure and sample some culinary delights along the way. Accomplished pastry chef, Bill Yosses, held the prestigious title of White House Executive Pastry Chef from 2007 to 2014, serving under both President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush. He worked closely on Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move initiative, which aims to reduce childhood health problems related to diet. Yosses was also instrumental in building a youth program at Harvard University in conjunction with Chop Chop Magazine to introduce scientific concepts to fourth and fifth graders via healthy foods and innovative exercise. Yosses’ impressive resume includes assisting in the opening of Paul Newman’s Westport, Connecticut restaurant, Dressing Room, in addition to working at Tavern on the Green and Bouley Bakery/Restaurant in New York City, and the famed Fauchon, La Maison du Chocolat and LeNôtre in France. Yosses is a recipient of the James Beard Who’s Who Award and is the author of The Perfect Finish, Special Desserts for Every Occasion and Desserts for Dummies 1997. Tickets for this event are $35 for general admission and $30 for members, and will include sample tastings from Chef Yosses. Seats are limited and can be pre-purchased at the ‘Imiloa front desk or by calling (808) 969-9703 during regular business hours. Tickets are non-refundable.