Santiam Hearts to Arts is hosting a Hawaiian-themed choral concert on June 11, 4 p.m. at Stewarts Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City.
There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted at the door. Santiam Hearts to Arts received a $5,000 grant from Pacific Power that enabled the group to put on the concert.
The funds were used for a director, accompanist and other expenses for the Santiam Canyon Community Chorus show, said JoAnn Hebing of Santiam Hearts to Arts.
The show, Hebing said, features a medley from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Also on the program are a barbershop quartet, chants from an elementary school choir and a special performance by a Hawaiian dance troupe and the Ericksons. Audience participation is encouraged, Hebing said.
The goal of the program, she said, is to show how the Hawaiians fought to keep their culture alive.
Hebing said the event will include a silent auction, and a couple of live auction items. There will be a prize for the guest with the best Hawaiian outfit.
