Post #472664 by lunarplaytime on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 8:15 AM

Tiki lovers attending Tiki Oasis will not want to miss
Local Historian Alexander "Uncle Poi Dog" Bevil as he presents
Paradise Found: San Diego's Atomic Tiki Landmarks

Although Tiki Modern's roots date back before World War II, San Diego's is a post-war phenomenon, reaching its zenith just prior to and immediately after Hawaiian statehood, which, coincidentally, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this August 21st.

Alex will "talk story" about the history of San Diego County's iconic Tiki style landmarks, including the Half Moon Inn, Bali Hai Restaurant, Trader Mort's Liquor Store, Vacation Village Resort, and the Windansea Surf Shack.

Speaking of historic surf shacks, Alex would like to dedicate his presentation to the Brothers Kawananakoa, George Freeth, and the great Duke Kahanamoku, pioneer Hawaiian-kine or Kanaka Maoli who introduced the sport of he'e nalu or board surfing to California.

Location Kona Coast Room
When Sunday, August 16, 2009
Time 10-11am
Cost $3

For more details on Tiki Oasis 2009, and tickets to this and other symposiums, go to http://www.tikioasis.com