Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with song

May6

We marked this week’s rehearsal with jaunty interpretations of Mexican attire, in a commemorative nod to May 5, 1862, when Mexican soldiers in the town of Puebla valiantly repelled troops sent by French Emperor Napoleon III. Despite being deeply outnumbered, Mexico’s defenders won. Mexican President Benito Juárez in turn declared the day a national holiday. (It would take four more years for Mexico to finally put an end to France’s conquering intentions, but that’s a story for another day. 😉 )

History lesson aside, Cinco de Mayo gave us a reason to celebrate spring with colorful outfits and shouts of Olé!

We also celebrated this week with thanks and a round of applause for our hard-working Music Team and outgoing BOD officers Kieko (President) and Kristi (Vice President).

I want to ride my bicycle

Apr20

We celebrated World Bicycle Day (June 3) a little early this year with a rehearsal homage to bicycle couture. A Tour de France trophy to Yvonne for being most in the spirit!

Susan B. Anthony contended that bicycle riding “has done more to emancipate women than any one thing in the world.” But did Susan B. ever ride while singing a cappella?

91 and going strong

Mar23

Our most senior member, Ruth, is not only a powerful bass, she’s also a proud Roosevelt High School alumna. In keeping with tradition, she celebrated her 91st birthday this month with an enthusiastic rendition of the Rough Riders’ school song, joined by fellow alumnae Rosie, Carole, Janice, and more! Hail to thee, Roosevelt, and Happy Birthday to you, Ruthie!

Friendly face-off

Mar23

Nothing like a little competition to bring out the vamp in all of us! At this week’s rehearsal, we divided into two ensembles and sang to (at?) each other from across the room.

Group 1 had a blast hamming it up, as you can see in the clip below.

Singing Works Wonders!

Mar12

Na Leo Lani celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a Wonder Woman theme, and we welcomed three new members to the chorus — April, Karlyn, and Suzanne!

Singing is not only wonderful, it also works wonders at lifting the spirits and building community.

❤️ Come join us for Galentines! ❤️

Feb11

If you have been thinking about getting in the swing of singing again, or just want to check out Na Leo Lani to see what our chorus is about, come join us on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for our “Galentines Day” Guest Night!

Where? 902 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826

When? Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For location details and parking info, click our Join Us page, HERE.

New Year, Same Great Energy

Jan13

The women of Na Leo Lani were back to rehearsal last night, having taken a two-week break after our busy holiday concert season. Some of us sported hats in honor of “National Hat Day” (who knew there was such a thing??). With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we got to work immediately on a selection of love songs, before turning to a kinetic “intersectional” activity featuring each section’s selection of a favorite tune from our repertoire. We were joined by four enthusiastic guests, all of them repeat visitors, including our very own Jean Ashby (“Bones”), whose connections to Na Leo Lani date back forty years!

Enjoy pics from the rehearsal below. (Photos courtesy of Suzanne N.)

Friendship is in bloom with Chris and Bones!

Thursday, December 8 – fundraiser at The Counter and performance at Kahala Mall!

Dec8

If shopping and dining out are music to your ears, you can experience both in four-part harmony today, Thursday, December 8, when Na Leo Lani performs at Kahala Mall!

Join us at Kahala Mall center court at 6 pm for our performance, then head over to The Counter afterwards for burgers & delicious sweet potato fries!

Na Leo Lani’s fundraiser at The Counter is happening all day on December 8, so you can also eat lunch there, order by phone, or put in an in-person take out order. (Online orders are not valid for the fundraiser.)

Simply mention Na Leo Lani to your server or when you place your order, and The Counter will donate 20% of the proceeds of your bill to the chorus.

Thank you for your support!

Burgers to please every palate — including vegetarians

Birthdays take the cake

Dec1

At our last rehearsal of every month, we always celebrate chorus members’ birthdays with a birthday sash, a special “get to know you” question posed by our Birthday Captain, Wally, and a rousing round of Happy Birthday to You in our best barbershop style.

This month’s birthday celebration coincided with National Cake Day,” which we marked with cake hats and more.

Talking Turkey

Nov29

At our Wednesday rehearsal before the Thanksgiving holiday, we took time to express our gratitude for the gift of song . . . and have a little turkey-themed fun while we were at it. See below for photos of Na Leo Lani members strutting our stuff for turkey-style warm-ups and putting the “dressing” in dressing up for Thanksgiving.

(Photos courtesy of Chris W. & Suzanne N. — thank you!)

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