July 27, 2014 Egyptian Theatre: Sven presentation on DtB, Tiki Pop book signing, +a Cannibal Movie! - California Events

H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Wed, Jul 2, 2014 6:52 PM Lifted straight from the Egyptian Theatre website: http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/don-the-beachcomber-the-origins-of-the-american-tiki-bar-enchanted%E2%80%88island Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, California Sunday, July 27, 2014 Art Deco Illustrated Presentations 2014 He Dared To Fall In Love With A Cannibal Princess! Don The Beachcomber & The Origins of the American Tiki Bar & ENCHANTED ISLAND Co-presented with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Sponsored by Deadhead Rum Tiki guru Sven Kirsten (author of Book of Tiki) will give an illustrated presentation (60 min.) about the charismatic world traveler, Donn Beach aka Ernest Gantt, the originator of the Tiki Bar with his 1934 Don the Beachcomber bar (on McCadden Place across the street from the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood!). He is credited with the invention of over 80 (mostly rum based) cocktails such as the Zombie. Following the presentation is a booksigning of Sven’s latest book Tiki Pop, America Imagines Its Own Polynesian Paradise (Taschen) published in connection with an exhibition at the prestigious Musée du quai Branly. The 1958 film ENCHANTED ISLAND will screen following the lecture: Join us in the lobby at the break between the presentation and the film screening for Tiki Cocktail tasting sponsored by Deadhead Rum and a booksigning with Sven Kirsten. Wear your best Tiki gear. An exotic tropical, non-alcoholic beverage will be available as well. Schedule: 4 PM Presentation & Audience Questions 5 PM Tiki Cocktail tasting 5:30 PM Enchanted Island $15 General Admission $12 Students/Seniors $10 Cinematheque & Art Deco Society Members* Members must show their current membership card at the door. ENCHANTED ISLAND 1958, Warner Bros., 93 min, USA, Dir: Allan Dwan The movie poster tagline screamed: “He dared to love a cannibal princess!” Director Allan Dwan brought his trademark lyrical romanticism to this kitschy adaptation of Herman Melville’s Typee. Shot on location as well as on some studio sets, this tiki-laden story of a deserting sailor (Dana Andrews) who falls in love with a native princess (Jane Powell, of all people!) gets the full Technicolor treatment. [ Edited by: Hakalugi 2014-07-02 18:59 ]

Lifted straight from the Egyptian Theatre website:
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/don-the-beachcomber-the-origins-of-the-american-tiki-bar-enchanted%E2%80%88island

Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, California
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Art Deco Illustrated Presentations 2014
He Dared To Fall In Love With A Cannibal Princess!

Don The Beachcomber & The Origins of the American Tiki Bar & ENCHANTED ISLAND

Co-presented with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Sponsored by Deadhead Rum

Tiki guru Sven Kirsten (author of Book of Tiki) will give an illustrated presentation (60 min.) about the charismatic world traveler, Donn Beach aka Ernest Gantt, the originator of the Tiki Bar with his 1934 Don the Beachcomber bar (on McCadden Place across the street from the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood!). He is credited with the invention of over 80 (mostly rum based) cocktails such as the Zombie. Following the presentation is a booksigning of Sven’s latest book Tiki Pop, America Imagines Its Own Polynesian Paradise (Taschen) published in connection with an exhibition at the prestigious Musée du quai Branly.

The 1958 film ENCHANTED ISLAND will screen following the lecture:

Join us in the lobby at the break between the presentation and the film screening for Tiki Cocktail tasting sponsored by Deadhead Rum and a booksigning with Sven Kirsten. Wear your best Tiki gear. An exotic tropical, non-alcoholic beverage will be available as well.

Schedule:
4 PM Presentation & Audience Questions
5 PM Tiki Cocktail tasting
5:30 PM Enchanted Island

$15 General Admission
$12 Students/Seniors
$10 Cinematheque & Art Deco Society Members*
Members must show their current membership card at the door.

ENCHANTED ISLAND
1958, Warner Bros., 93 min, USA, Dir: Allan Dwan
The movie poster tagline screamed: “He dared to love a cannibal princess!” Director Allan Dwan brought his trademark lyrical romanticism to this kitschy adaptation of Herman Melville’s Typee. Shot on location as well as on some studio sets, this tiki-laden story of a deserting sailor (Dana Andrews) who falls in love with a native princess (Jane Powell, of all people!) gets the full Technicolor treatment.

[ Edited by: Hakalugi 2014-07-02 18:59 ]

Post #721573 by Hakalugi on Wed, Jul 2, 2014 6:52 PM