The St. Andrew's Priory Chamber Singers performed a show-stopping rendition of the 1927 Tin Pan Alley standard, "Ain't She Sweet," at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on Wednesday, May 15.   The Chamber Singers also did "Lei No Ka'iulani," "Set Me As A Seal," the Korean folk song, Arirang," and "Benedictus."    The cathedral show, under the direction of Naomi Castro, who also led her Concert Choir in performances of Aaron Copland's "Simple Things," "Castle On A Cloud" from "Les Miserables," the Appalachian folk song, "I Wish I Was A Child Again," and Kirby Shaw's humorous "Chocolate!"    The choirs combined for "All Things Bright And Beautiful" and "How Can I keep From Singing?"

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HONOLULU – The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) is pleased to present Sharing the Spirit of Aloha on Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Coral Ballroom. The spirit of aloha is a gift that many throughout the world treasure. There are some that exemplify this spirit in their work and everyday lives. Through their years of public service, creative achievements, educational support and volunteerism, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is proud to honor the following individuals and companies who exemplify this spirit.

Jennifer Goto Sabas of the Daniel K. Inouye Legacy Foundation

Kurt Osaki of Osaki Creative Group

Alvin Okami and the Okami Family of KoAloha Ukulele