Tag: Kalani Tonga

Upcycled Pianos Activate Abravanel Plaza

By In Plain Site on May 31, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

The unveiling of six artist-transformed pianos was accompanied by a free public concert in front of Abravanel Hall on Friday, May 31. The six upcycled pianos are part of the Key Changes project, a collaboration between Salt Lake County Arts and Culture, the Gina Bachauer Piano Foundation, and […]

Kalani Tonga’s Hafekasi Weirdness in Midvale

By In Plain Site on June 24, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Kalani Tonga is embracing her “hafekasi weirdness” in Midvale. Originally from Allen, TX, Tukuafu now calls Midvale home and was able to celebrate her personal heritage with her neighbors as part of the Midvale Main Street Mural Festival. Tonga’s father is from Tonga and her mother’s family has […]