Post #159073 by tikibars on Sun, May 15, 2005 1:41 PM

Thanks for getting it rolling, Dave.

Here's the official word as posted to Tiki bar Review Pages and sent out over the mailing list...

Aloha everyone!

Here is some more information on upcoming Chicago-area Tiki events.

Chicagoans - mark your calendars!
Out-of-towners - plan your vacations now!

____ DvA Gallery anniversary Party ____

DvA Gallery (2568 N. Lincoln, http://www.DvAGallery.com) celebrates it's one-year anniversary on June 18 with a Tiki themed art show featuring the work os Mark Pilon, Rod Filbrandt, David Krys (DSK designs), the Pop Tarts, Amanda Uisell, Bonni Reid, David Von Alphen, Doug Horne, and more.

Also appearing is James Teitelbaum, author of "Tiki Road Trip" and the upcoming "Big Stone Head: Easter Island and Pop Culture". The Exotic Sounds of the Cocktail Preachers provide the tunes.

4-11 PM, no cover.

_____ TABU TIKI NIGHTS _____

May's Tabu Tiki Nights is slated, as always on the third Wednesday of the month, the 18th.

Entertainment for May:

Tabu Tiki favorites, the Windy City Islanders perform live.

JT's Kon-Tiki Sound System
(spinning vintage Exotica, surf, lounge, and Hawaiian music).

Tiki art by Chicago pop artist Esqui, Tiki carvings, signs, and wall decorations by Dave from Lake Tiki.

Complimentary pupus (appetizers) until 9:30.

Raffle for cool items from:

Lake Tiki (http://home.earthlink.net/~tikidavejenni/),
Tiki Farm (http://www.tikifarm.com),
and
DvA Gallery (http://www.dvagallery.com)!

Drink specials -
Our "drink of the month" special: a newly created rum cocktail invented just for tonight's event.

And, the usual $5 Zombie special will be in effect.

There's still room for artists, carvers, and live entertainers / bands to get involved in all future events.
Contact James at: [email protected]

Trader Vic's is located in the lower level of the Palmer House Hilton
at 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, 60603. (312) 917-7317

Remaining dates for 2005 are:

June 15
July 20
August 17,
September 21,
October 19,
November 16,
December 14 (second Wednesday, not third!)