I am so sorry these pics are so late. I've been terribly busy with Tiki Torch Nights at the Mai Kai and decorating my new place.
Special thanks to James Teitelbaum, David Piscola and Marlies van der Hout of the Hilton and Trader Vic's and the entire staff of Trader Vic's, Terri Oldknow of the Starlight Drive-In, King Kukulele, the Haole Kats (you guys are wonderful!!), the Cocktail Preachers, Derek Yaniger, Torchy Taboo (for rescuing me!), Hula Halau Kapilialoha!, Richard, Heidi and the amazing musicians, all the artists that participated and everyone that attended. Also, thanks to I Dream of Tiki and Karbora for helping me with the giveaways that night and for all the girl talk!
The beginning of the event on Friday - the Starlight Drive-In
a festive couple arrives early
Terri Oldknow, owner of the Drive-In takes a break for a photo
an entry in the Best Decorated Tiki Space contest
attendees finding their favorite spot
The main stage area directly in front of the concession stand
Close up of the Trailer Vic's sign - they had drinks comin' all night!
close up of the bar
another entry in the Best Decorated Tiki Space contest!
waiting for the show to begin
The winners of the Best Decorated Tiki Space contest!
winners again - they had more decor than this, I snapped these photos as they were just unloading and setting everything up.
The glorious big screen as the Vintage Trailer Show begins.
Don Rickles on the big screen - more trailers.
Saturday night as the stage is set up - check out that huge piece of Tapa!
David Piscola shows me the 30+year old package that was unwrapped to reveil the amazing tiki below!
Here it is - BK said this was a Leroy Schmaltz. Lying in Vic's backroom for 30 years. How amazing.
Trader Vic's graphic painted by one of the kitchen employees at Vic's.
The stage starts coming together - T.J. from the Haole Kats can't wait!
The Haole Kats 1st set begins at 8:00pm
Hula Halau Kapilialoha!!
Masks that were designed by Jim Stacy for the Mastodon video shot recently
More Tiki art that was included in the display.
Tiki Kiliki and Derek Yaniger!!
King Kukulele, Tiki Kiliki & Basement Kahuna two of my most favorite people in the world!!
me outside Victory Vintage in Decatur!
One of the best views of Atlanta - from Karbora's room.
