On May 11, 2023 Norman Cultural Connection partnered with Norman Firehouse Art Center for the opening reception of the exhibit featuring the musical performance by Kainoa “Kai” Kamaka. “Kai” is a professional sponsored KoAloha Ukulele artist, born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and is recognized as an “Ambassador of Aloha” by the Lt. Governor of Hawaii. This program was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Norman Arts Council Hotel Tax Grant Program.