Post #649340 by NikkiNapalm on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 10:46 PM

Come on, we all know Tiki Oasis is a kid-friendly family event...if it wasn't, why would Baby Doe and Otto bring their own children? Tiki Oasis will never be Disneyland or church, but it should be a place where everyone (of all ages and backgrounds) can relax and feel comfortable and enjoy their vacation. You have to agree: unassuming children or elderly folks accidentally experiencing strip-tease on the mainstage in broad daylight can't really be a positive thing. Well, at least the Von Stroheims agree because the majority of burlesque acts was moved inside this year. The burlesque culture is definitely a big part of the lounge scene and should be kept and heavily advertised at Tiki Oasis but just kept slightly more private and taboo, because of the nature of it and the wide range of ages that attend the event. Keeping it secret and "behind closed doors" or later at night makes it sexier and cooler anyway.

I didn't say "set a no alcohol rule", dude. I get that the art of alcoholic cocktail making is virtually the heart and soul the lounge scene and culture, but what's wrong with people wanting to have non-alcoholic tropical drinks available in addition to alcoholic drinks? Sodas from the hotel restaurant and coffee bar are $3.50, and added flavor is .75... now, I don't know about everyone else, but I don't want to pay over $4.00 for a darn shirley temple. I'm just saying, not every tiki-phile drinks alcohol, and some people have to drive home or to hotels after all the fun. I'm just suggesting there be more variety for sober folks and underage kids who want a cold, refreshing and fun drink on their vacation :) If there was a blended drink bar or station that offered fruit smoothies, blended virgin drinks and flavored soda pops at reasonable price, I think it would do well. Especially if they had little umbrella garnishes :)

The pin-up hair and makeup class is more of a do-it-yourself instruction session involving close to 100 people. The class offers tips and tricks on how to do one style of makeup and hair and you follow the instructor step by step. There is no one-on-one interaction. Apparently during this last one there was some feedback that there was too much "question and answer" time and not enough actual instruction and "doing". The people in the class asked questions that didn't apply to everyone such as "well my hair is really frizzy...what do I do about that?" and those kind of questions ended up taking up a lot of time that could have been used for instruction. The class is great for people who really do want to be taught how to do their own, but sometimes women just want to be pampered and have a professional make them look their best.

The pin-up hair and makeup services would be offered on site, but away from the vendors and festivities in a more private location where women wouldn't feel like they were "on display" while getting done up. They could choose from a list of hairstyles and makeup looks ranging from 1940's-1960's looks. There might also be a little lounge and cocktail bar inside the same area for ladies to relax and hang out.