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The Hukilau 2011 Official Thread & Announcement! |
tiki_kiliki
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Apr 01, 2002
Posts: 988
From: Hamtown USA
|  Posted: 2011-02-08 6:19 pm Permalink
Tiki Kiliki Productions presents
The Hukilau 2011
Celebrating 10 years of Mid-Century and Polynesian Pop Culture!
The Official Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Mai-Kai!
June 9 – 12, 2011
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Event locations include
The Bahia Cabana, Bahia Mar, the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and the Mai-Kai Restaurant
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!
Aloha Hukilau Villagers, Beachcombers, Tiki Lovers, Cocktail Afficionados, Beatniks, Hipsters, Rockabillies, Lounge Lizards and lovers of everything Mid-Century, we are pleased to announce the 10th annual Hukilau, taking place from June 9th to June 12th, 2011, in beautiful Ft. Lauderdale Florida.
Plan now for your June Polynesian Pop vacation weekender which unites Tikiphiles from around the world! The Mai-Kai, now in its 55th year, awaits you with its dimly lit entrance, its cavernous mazes and magical memories! Be dazzled by four days of exotic and intoxicating art, entertainment, music, historic seminars, fashion and of course, drink!
The Bahia Mar has rooms available starting at the low price of $114.00 per night! This is where most events will take place over the weekend.
The Bahia Cabana has rooms available starting at the low price of $89.00 per night! This is where our incredible Room Crawl will take place on Thursday night and our Master Mixologist Competition!
The Hukilau 2011 featured events:
The Hukilau has the distinct privilege of presenting along with the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale “A View of the South Pacific” Oceanic Collection donated by many contributors incluing the Mai-Kai itself in the early 1970s. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view this world-class collection for the first time. Special cocktail creation by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, a special performance by the Mai-Kai dancers, reception featuring Sven Kirsten, Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White, curator Dr. George Ellis, cameo performance by Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid and a tour through this very special collection!
The Hukilau special guests, artists Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, will be debuting new works of art as part of the on-site Harold Golen Gallery art show installation and be available for a special Meet and Greet over the weekend! The Little Florida Orange Bird told me that Kevin might just delight us with a Symposium!
The master mixologist, Jeff “Beach Bum” Berry, returns with an all-new experience as he presents his Rumposium and the Rum Rat Pack! This never before assembled panel of Rum experts will not only talk about Tiki cocktails but will take you through a literally explosive history of our favorite spirit! Join the Bum, Ian Burrell, Martin Cate, Steve Remsburg and Wayne Curtis for this Hukilau exclusive!
Author Phillip Roberts begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting joins us all the way from Hawaii to share Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs – an inside look at his new book including rare photos, special guest Randy Wong of Waitiki and Waitiki 7 and an incredible finale that will have Tiki historians talking for years to come!
Our friends at Vintage Roadside present “Beautiful Girls that Look Like Fish” The Story of Aquarama, World Famous Mermaid Attraction which will feature photos, stories and vintage home movies of these amazing Aquamaids and Aqualads in action. And hold onto your seats folks – they have even unearthed footage of an actually visit to Weeki Wachee and the Mai-Kai in 1968! See it first at The Hukilau! Special guest: of course, our resident mermaid herself!
The Harold Golen Gallery’s “Fine Art Tiki Show” returns to The Hukilau in 2011 and is thrilled to be a party of the events 10 year anniversary! Participating will be a collection of the finest artists in the Tiki community such as Bosko, Al Evans and Heather Watts just to name a few.
Entertainers include:
* Fort Lauderdale’s own Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid
* The Tikiyaki Orchestra from Los Angeles
* The Fisherman from New York
* The Exotics from Milwaukee
* The Intoxicators! From Tallahassee and beyond
• Grinder Nova from Atlanta
* Our most favorite of royals, King Kukulele emcees the entire weekend – this year joined by Crazy Al Evans!
And providing an incredible soundtrack throughout the weekend:
* DJ Dr. Scopitone
* DJ’s Lounge Laura Taylor and Drew Farmer
* DJ’s Jack Fetterman and Gina of the Jungle
Other Hukilau 2010 Special Events:
* The return of the Hukilau Room Crawl – A Tribute to The King!
* The return of the Harold Golen Fine Art Tiki Show!
The weekend ends with a perfect celebration for The Hukilau Aloha Pass and 2 Day Pass holders only to share a very special day at the Mai-Kai on Sunday 6/12/11. Browse through the Mai-Kai archives, enjoy a Rum tasting and take in a tour of The Hukilau’s last 10 years. Check the schedule online for more information!
Also look for upcoming sculpts and insider info about the 2011 Munktiki / Kevin Kidney Mug. Hukilau glassware designs by Kevin Kidney and Mooke, T-shirts and other keepsakes!
Want to get involved in The 10th Annual Hukilau?
We offer an array of opportunities that will get your company noticed by thousands of Tikiphiles from all over the world:
*Your Products Sold at Vending Space in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar!
*Your Company Named as Special Event Sponsor including Thursday's Kickoff Party at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Friday Night Main Event, Kevin Kidney Meet and Greet, Master Mixologist Competition and The Hukilau Room Crawl!
*Your Ad in the Official Hukilau Event Program!
*Your Logo Featured on The Hukilau Web site!
*Your Logo Featured on Hukilau Promotional Materials!
*Your Company Featured in Hukilau Press and Social Networking!
*Your Message in Email Blasts to 6,000 Highly Targeted Tiki Names!
*Your Web Site Banner on The Hukilau Web site!
*Your Product Giveaways at Hukilau Events!
*Your Promotional Item in 500 Arrival Aloha Packs!
*Your Product Featured in Drink Specials at the Bar!
*Your Product Featured at Sampling and Tasting Events!
*Your Product Showcased at The Hukilau!
Space is limited. Sign up early for best placement. Custom packages available, combining several benefits that best suit your company's needs.
For inquiries re: Hukilau sponsorship, vending and/or advertising, say Aloha to Christi Crowe at 415-566-8628 or email at christi@flagmarketing.com
Be sure to join our discussions and keep updated on The Hukilau by joining our
Facebook Fan Page!
Stay tuned for event updates! Let the countdown begin and Click HERE to purchase tickets to all the weekends events!
A special thanks to Tidbit Design for our amazing website this year!!!
We'll see you in June!!
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Yee-Haw & Aloha,
The Hukilau
[ This Message was edited by: tiki_kiliki 2011-02-08 18:24 ]
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jokeiii
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 18, 2010
Posts: 306
From: Miami
| Posted: 2011-02-09 07:16 am Permalink
Cool, cool, cool, cool!! I canNOT wait, between the Rumposium and whatever Kevin & Jody manage to do I am very eager for June to roll around!
Mahalo, etc.!
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Vintage Roadside
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 21, 2009
Posts: 68
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2011-02-09 11:39 am Permalink
We're thrilled to team up with Marina again for our Aquarama symposium! For those of you that came to our presentation at Tiki Oasis we've added a ton of new material as we've now interviewed and received material from 32 of the 37 former Aquarama performers. We're working on tracking down those remaining Aquamaids as well as another surprise or two.
We also can't wait to share the vintage Mai Kai and Weeki Wachee home movie clips too.
See you in June!
Jeff & Kelly
Vintage Roadside
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ChrisPFlorida
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 31, 2009
Posts: 29
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
| Posted: 2011-02-09 9:22 pm Permalink
Hey everyone, I'm very excited to say I'll also be helping this year as Vendor Coordinator for the Hukilau! Look forward to meeting all you kool kats and kittens!
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-Tiki Chris P.
Under the Palms in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author of Murder on Tiki Island
http://tikiloungetalk.com
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Trader Rick
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jul 04, 2003
Posts: 88
From: St Augustine Beach, FL
| Posted: 2011-02-10 07:16 am Permalink
I'll be there. Looking forward to it.
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tikiyaki
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2676
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2011-02-10 12:04 pm Permalink
Tikiyaki Orchestra returns to Hukilau !
Looking forward to this big time. Hukilau, The Mai Kai, Marina, Ft Lauderdale....can't wait !
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tiki_kiliki
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Apr 01, 2002
Posts: 988
From: Hamtown USA
| Posted: 2011-02-10 12:50 pm Permalink
Glad to have Tikiyaki back with us for our Anniversary year! What a great 10th year gift to me!
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Yee-Haw & Aloha,
The Hukilau
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starburst
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Apr 21, 2005
Posts: 34 | Posted: 2011-03-09 12:10 am Permalink
Tiki travelers don't forget to make your hotel and Mai-Kai reservations for The Hukilau's 10-year anniversary celebration!
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Phillip Roberts
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 09, 2003
Posts: 1486
From: OAHU, Hawaii.
| Posted: 2011-03-11 4:06 pm Permalink
Aloha,
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Author Phillip Roberts joins us all the way from Hawaii to share Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs – an inside look at his new book including rare photos, special guest Randy Wong of Waitiki and Waitiki 7 and an incredible finale that will have Tiki historians talking for years to come!
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I have been working very hard on my talk called "A celebration of the Tiki age in Hawaii" and am quite excited to be a part of Hukilau. Yes, the finale will indeed be something really special. Stay tuned for more details...
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Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs.
Available now from Bess Press Hawaii.
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corrinnao
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 21, 2011
Posts: 15
From: Toronto
| Posted: 2011-03-14 9:16 pm Permalink
Tickets bought!
Room booked!
I just need to make reservations for the Mai-Kai...
So excited!!!
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starburst
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Apr 21, 2005
Posts: 34 | Posted: 2011-03-15 11:45 pm Permalink
Read about The Hukilau on FloridaSnapshot.com: http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2011/03/15/polynesian-tiki-fans-gather-for-10th-anniversary-hukilau/#more-1144
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Hurricane Hayward
Grand Member (4 years) 
Joined: Jun 07, 2008
Posts: 389
From: 16 miles from The Mai-Kai
| Posted: 2011-03-17 11:16 pm Permalink
We're now looking for contestants for our new cocktail contest, The Hukilau 10th Anniversary Cocktail Challenge. Click here for all the info:
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=39499&forum=4&start=last&0
Can you create a signature cocktail to honor our 10th anniversary?
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TIKI-RAY
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 18, 2003
Posts: 844
From: Alta Loma, California
| Posted: 2011-03-20 12:02 pm Permalink
Tiki Kinniki and I are so excited to finally attend this huge event. She bought me all the proper hookups for my birthday. I won't be vending this event as we just want to come and enjoy all our time there. Maybe ill check it out and set up to vend and do some live carving next year. If you see us walking around please introduce yourselves. Mahalos, Ray.
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starburst
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Apr 21, 2005
Posts: 34 | Posted: 2011-03-24 8:11 pm Permalink
Read about The Hukilau on Trazzler.com!
http://www.trazzler.com/trips/bahia-mar-beach-resort-in-fort-lauderdale-fl
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ChrisPFlorida
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 31, 2009
Posts: 29
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
| Posted: 2011-03-27 10:10 pm Permalink
We are so looking forward to this year's Hukilau! My wife has been scouring shops and eBay for Tiki-ish outfits. I, of course am all set. There are so many great events and symposiums scheduled it's going to be hard finding time to drink Mai Tais...but we'll find the time...
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-Tiki Chris P.
Under the Palms in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author of Murder on Tiki Island
http://tikiloungetalk.com
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