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HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1868	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Sat, Mar 11, 2017 7:58 PM More updates on The Hukilau 2017 are posted in a new blog, including new symposiums announced, six pop-up bars from across the country confirmed, plus three more headlining bands. The Tiki Tower Takeover is also officially sold out. http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/ Breaking down the news by topic ... Bars popping up from coast to coast to join The Hukilau http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#bars In addition to the sold-out Tiki Tower Takeover's all-star lineup of world-class bars (France's Dirty Dick, Italy's Nu Lounge Bar, Chicago's Three Dots and a Dash, New York City's Slowly Shirley), plans call for high-profile Tiki establishments from across the country to mix up cocktails at several special events during The Hukilau. These bars from the eastern and western U.S. were confirmed: Now on sale: Ian Burrell teaches rum and cocktails, symposiums, arts & crafts http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#symposiums Tickets to three symposiums plus two arts & crafts classes were made available March 1, including a rum and cocktail history lesson with international rum ambassador Ian Burrell. Here's a rundown on everything that's now on sale: Symposium: The History of Rum in 10 Cocktails with Ian Burrell ($40) – Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. History doesn’t need to be boring. The global rum ambassador will take The Hukilau’s villagers on a journey through time via 10 classic cocktails. Symposium: The Mai-Kai’s Untold Stories with Tim “Swanky” Glazner ($20) – Friday, June 9, at noon. Join the author of Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant as he leads a panel discussion with current and former employees of The Mai-Kai. Symposium: Nautical Tiki with Mike Skinner ($20) – Saturday, June 10, at 11 a.m. The noted Tiki researcher, historian and presenter will share his research into this integral part of Polynesian Pop history. Will Anders presents a class on how to carve a Tiki from a bar of soap in the Pier Top Ballroom during The Hukilau 2016. Craft class: Weave Your Own Palm Hat with Tom Fowner ($20) – Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. Craft class: Carve Your Own Pendant with Will Anders ($20) – Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. Three bands join entertainment lineup, more to come http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#bands Three new bands – two from Florida and one all the way from Brazil – were confirmed in separate announcements over the past several weeks. They join the previously announced Canadian instrumental surf band The Surfrajettes as the major “out-of-town” bands on the schedule. Here’s a look at the newly added groups: The Dead Rocks – This trio of stylish gents from Brazil has been tearing up the surf scene for more than 14 years, taking their spin on classic instrumental rock worldwide. The Mermers – This four-piece from Gainesville, Fla., emerged in late 2015, filling a void by specializing in the darker side of surf. The Stolen Idols – How often do you hear classic exotica, performed live as it should be – with full instrumentation and reverence for the original arrangements? Schedule still in the works, but here’s what we know now Organizers have said the daily schedule will follow roughly the same format as last year. Based on all of the announced performers and info on TicketLeap, we were able to map out this tentative schedule to help those who are planning their hotel and ticket purchases: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#schedule New Tiki mug design selected The Hukilau’s villagers have answered the call and picked a favorite to become the official 2017 mug, designed by Tiki Tony and produced by Eekum Bookum. Results of an online poll of a dozen different designs were tallied. Which was the winner? http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#mug Daily tickets, rooms still available http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#tickets Weekend passes are selling fast – especially those on the top end of the price range that are more limited. Saturday night dinner reservations at The Mai-Kai are also filling up fast. The first dinner show seating sold out as of Feb. 22. Also, don’t forget to book your room at Pier 66 while The Hukilau’s special rate is still available. Stay tuned for new announcements, including the swim shows and additional symposiums/tastings.

More updates on The Hukilau 2017 are posted in a new blog, including new symposiums announced, six pop-up bars from across the country confirmed, plus three more headlining bands. The Tiki Tower Takeover is also officially sold out.
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/

Breaking down the news by topic ...

Bars popping up from coast to coast to join The Hukilau
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#bars

In addition to the sold-out Tiki Tower Takeover's all-star lineup of world-class bars (France's Dirty Dick, Italy's Nu Lounge Bar, Chicago's Three Dots and a Dash, New York City's Slowly Shirley), plans call for high-profile Tiki establishments from across the country to mix up cocktails at several special events during The Hukilau. These bars from the eastern and western U.S. were confirmed:

Now on sale: Ian Burrell teaches rum and cocktails, symposiums, arts & crafts
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#symposiums

Tickets to three symposiums plus two arts & crafts classes were made available March 1, including a rum and cocktail history lesson with international rum ambassador Ian Burrell. Here's a rundown on everything that's now on sale:

Symposium: The History of Rum in 10 Cocktails with Ian Burrell ($40) – Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. History doesn’t need to be boring. The global rum ambassador will take The Hukilau’s villagers on a journey through time via 10 classic cocktails.

Symposium: The Mai-Kai’s Untold Stories with Tim “Swanky” Glazner ($20) – Friday, June 9, at noon. Join the author of Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant as he leads a panel discussion with current and former employees of The Mai-Kai.

Symposium: Nautical Tiki with Mike Skinner ($20) – Saturday, June 10, at 11 a.m. The noted Tiki researcher, historian and presenter will share his research into this integral part of Polynesian Pop history.

Will Anders presents a class on how to carve a Tiki from a bar of soap in the Pier Top Ballroom during The Hukilau 2016.

Craft class: Weave Your Own Palm Hat with Tom Fowner ($20) – Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m.
Craft class: Carve Your Own Pendant with Will Anders ($20) – Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m.

Three bands join entertainment lineup, more to come
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#bands

Three new bands – two from Florida and one all the way from Brazil – were confirmed in separate announcements over the past several weeks. They join the previously announced Canadian instrumental surf band The Surfrajettes as the major “out-of-town” bands on the schedule. Here’s a look at the newly added groups:

The Dead Rocks – This trio of stylish gents from Brazil has been tearing up the surf scene for more than 14 years, taking their spin on classic instrumental rock worldwide.

The Mermers – This four-piece from Gainesville, Fla., emerged in late 2015, filling a void by specializing in the darker side of surf.

The Stolen Idols – How often do you hear classic exotica, performed live as it should be – with full instrumentation and reverence for the original arrangements?

Schedule still in the works, but here’s what we know now
Organizers have said the daily schedule will follow roughly the same format as last year. Based on all of the announced performers and info on TicketLeap, we were able to map out this tentative schedule to help those who are planning their hotel and ticket purchases:
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#schedule

New Tiki mug design selected
The Hukilau’s villagers have answered the call and picked a favorite to become the official 2017 mug, designed by Tiki Tony and produced by Eekum Bookum. Results of an online poll of a dozen different designs were tallied. Which was the winner?
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#mug

Daily tickets, rooms still available
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2017/03/10/the-hukilau-2017-updates-symposiums-on-sale-pop-up-bars-announced-plus-more/#tickets

Weekend passes are selling fast – especially those on the top end of the price range that are more limited. Saturday night dinner reservations at The Mai-Kai are also filling up fast. The first dinner show seating sold out as of Feb. 22. Also, don’t forget to book your room at Pier 66 while The Hukilau’s special rate is still available.

Stay tuned for new announcements, including the swim shows and additional symposiums/tastings.

Post #773958 by Hurricane Hayward on Sat, Mar 11, 2017 7:58 PM