Post #803586 by Bam Bam on Thu, May 19, 2022 6:29 AM

Thanks for the input, guys. I appreciate the concern about the "idols in church" issue, but in fact the church had already borrowed the few carvings I'd made a couple years ago to decorate for an island-themed Bible school! So I think in general having a couple abstract tikis on stage with the band down at the town park (this won't be in the church) won't offend the parishioners or the rest of the public. And our pastor was the one to suggest I bring the luau idea to the men's group, so the leadership is on board with the concept. I fully realize the fine line between appreciation and appropriation, so I'm trying to err on the side of paying homage and keeping things in a retro mid century party mode.

I agree that poke may not be feasible in the end due to refrigeration issues. I just adore it so much, and would love to spread the knowledge of it around a bit. I know there are many forms of poke, perhaps leave out the tuna and turn it into an asian-fusion crab salad instead?

Mike, I love the idea of individual upside down cupcakes! If I can't swing the shave ice, that is definitely the backup plan now.