Hukilau 2005 - Details Announced!

For those uninitiated to the incredible Robert Drasnin..let me just say that his "VOODOO" and Michel Magne's "TROPICAL FANTASY" are probably forever my top two favorite abosolutely over the top, dyed-in-the-wool exotica records to date. It'll be a real treat.

Aloha Everyone! Just wanted to let you know that the Mai Kai is almost sold out for the 2nd show. If you don't have your reservations yet call today!!!

It is with deep regret that I must announce to all of you that Yma Sumac has pulled out of Hukilau 2005. Due to health reasons she will not be able to travel to Ft. Lauderdale for the event. She sends her deepest apologies to all of you.

I wish her well and a speedy recovery.

OK, her personal assistant posted this message today in the Tiki Music forum:

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=12215&forum=11&start=30&30

**Posted: Today; 05:37 am

Yma Sumac has confirmed her appearance at Hukilau in Florida just today. I am her personal assistant, and even I am surprised she is making a public appearance! She is very private these days and only signs through the mail. But she is still up for some fun with the fans it seems! See details on her own site at : http://www.yma-sumac.com or at http://www.thehukilau.com

I have never been to Florida so this should be fun. It will be Miss Sumac, her manager and myself there. Hopefully you will be there too! With Sumac, we NEVER KNOW when it will be her last public outing. She changes her mind frequently, and we must not forget she is not in her 30's anymore.....**

So she is coming to the Hukilau? I'm thrilled if she's going to make it.

Yes, Yma is coming to Hukilau! It is confirmed. I just heard last night from her manager as well. I was going to hold onto the news for a couple more days just to make sure but didn't expect the announcement from Alan.

So yes folks, Hukilau is complete!!

Yma will be onhand to sign autographs and talk to fans. She will not be performing. We are trying to work out a way that we can show some of her classic footage in the Ballrooms on Friday and Saturday as well. Full details to unfold within the next week.

Yes, Yma is coming to Hukilau! It is confirmed.

YAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I give that a big five octave "Heyyyyyyyyyy Mambooooooo"!!

Cool just registered for the second show, and booked my plane tickets!

Kiliki... Holden...

When might us vendors be getting updates... i.e. booth spots, etc.?

Mahalo!

Lake Surfer -

I'll be sendin' out notices this coming week!

So many of you have asked about the merchandise and auction items at this years Hukilau. I do apologize that the website has not been updated but here's a peak of what you're going to find! Model is our lovely Tikilicious!

This is a sculpt photo of the Hukilau 2005 Scorpion Bowl and the shots.




Benzart created this especially for Hukilau. You might have already seen this piece on the carving post. You have to see it to believe it!!

a great addition to the Hukilau 2005 auction! A wonderful panel piece by Bosko!

An Easter Island Ceremonial Paddle from Oceanic Arts.

Other items include:
Basement Kahuna Solomon Islands Spatulate Club
Bamboo Ben Mystery Item
Hukilau Mystery Vinyl Auction
and others to come....

Yee-Haw & Aloha,

The World of Tiki Kiliki

[ Edited by: tiki_kiliki 2005-09-30 03:57 ]

The Mystery Bowl rocks!
Ben, You go without even saying. The Mai Kai Tikis will have Tiki envy for that beauty!
But the toenails need some work. :)

On 2005-09-19 23:03, tiki_kiliki wrote:

Don't forget about the serigraph!

Order yours before Hukilau and save $25.00!
http://www.fallingcocos.com/hu20se.html

Thanks to all the people who have ordered all ready!

http://www.fallingcocos.com

[ Edited by: mean gene 2005-09-22 12:04 ]

I never learned how to do toenails. I guess I will have to read the book.

SHERATON YANKEE CLIPPER

that's my hotel during Hukilau.
Yes! Definately come over for drinks on Thursday at the Wreck Bar. I'll need a refreshment after the long flight from NYC.

xo
MC

Hey Manic-

Are we the only two East Villagers at all of Hukilau?? I'm sure I'll be seeing you down there.

E.Vill in tha house yo!!!!!!!!

My flight arrives on Wed. at 8pm and leaves Fri. at 6pm. I'll only be able to attend the Hukilau for a shopping spree either Thurs. or Fri. (because of family commitments). Anyone know - are the vendors open to the public on Thursday at all?

The vendors will not be open on Thursday but Hukilau will have merchandise for sale at the Registration Table and Basement Kahuna will be set up at some point since he's arriving early.

You guys that are planning to meet at the Wreck Bar - be sure you don't miss Charles Phoenix's slide show!!! Plus, we've got a Biiiiiiiiiiigggggg suprise!!

On 2005-09-20 08:32, MEAN GENE wrote:
Don't forget about the serigraph!

Order yours before Hukilau and save $25.00!
http://www.fallingcocos.com/hu20se.html

Thanks to all the people who have ordered all ready!

I never saw an image so resistant to being magnified...

I've got my 2nd seating reserved :) I only wish my 1953 Chrysler hearse was driveable...I would have brought it with me to the show.

Here's the image of the serigraph again.... Sorry about the previous image.

Thanks!

On 2005-09-22 07:22, tiki_kiliki wrote:
You guys that are planning to meet at the Wreck Bar - be sure you don't miss Charles Phoenix's slide show!!! Plus, we've got a Biiiiiiiiiiigggggg suprise!!

I would never, ever miss a Charles Phoenix slide show. It's one of the events I'm looking forward to the most. We'll get wrecked later that night.

Ah, JEEEEZ!
I just realized who the slideshow giver is!!!
I LOVE Charles Phoenix's Americana stuff! (Thanx, mrsmiley for turning me on to him!)
His weekly email slides make my, well, WEEK! HooRAY!!!

And the biiiiiig surprise??
I give UP, woman!! You keep raising the dang bar!
(It'll be too high to dance on before long :wink:)

No one finds out about this one until the event. I've got to rest before the event so everything will stand as it is now. Everyone is in for a great Hukilau this year!

On 2005-09-22 12:09, thejab wrote:
I would never, ever miss a Charles Phoenix slide show. It's one of the events I'm looking forward to the most. We'll get wrecked later that night.

That's why he is the first act on the bill for Thursday!

7:00 door, 8:00 Charles Phoenix.

Then... well, as Christie says, I can't tell you who comes on next. But Haole Kats are after that!

And, don't be so quick to run off to the Reef Bar for good drinks: Christie and I had a 90-minute conference call with the hotel least week. The result of it was my sending them a very long and very detailed list of six tropical drink recipes, four of which will make the cut and be served at a 'specialty bar' at Hukilau (the other bars will have standard bar fare).

I included stipulations such as "no Bacardi, Captain Morgan's and especially NO Maliubu" (suggested Appleton, St. James, and Cruzan - our rum sponsor), only fresh squeezed lime juice, and even what types of glassware to use. They insist that they are going to make sure that the drinks live up to our standards.

Stick around for the Huki-bar!

[ Edited by: tikibars 2005-09-23 08:52 ]

AHHHH The Reef Bar...

Well done James, it's all in the details!

You guys are doing a dynamite job, I can't wait to get this thing started!

[ Edited by: Chip and Andy 2009-06-05 16:57 ]

Hey MeanG, I plan to check out your print in person. I'll seeyou in a couple of weeks.

See ya there Raffertiki!

Oh ya.... Does anyone want to share a room at the Bahia Mar with lil' ol' Mean Gene to save some clams? I was originally going to bring the whole family, then just my son. Now I'm goin solo. I arrive on Wednesday the 5th. Please email or p.m. me if yer interested.

I'll promise I'll try to be nice.....

HEAR YE HEAR YE...Basement Kahuna has been trading and beachcombing all over the island, and will be coming to Hukilau with 7 huge boxes of vintage tiki loot for sale...I will be setting up for the 7:00 opener near the recetion area...first come first serve...there will be over 100 vintage tiki mugs, loads of matchbooks, bookoos of ashtrays, lighters, Cocojoe's, swizzles, postcards, etc. Hopefully this will be a tradition, as I find lots and lots of goodies all the time! So GET YER VINTAGE TIKI GOODIES at Hukilau 2005!

Ok, Lil' help here..... We have a question for anyone who can answer it for us please. If you are not planning on attending either of the two dinner shows at the Mai Kai, can you still go to the happy hours there if you do not have reservations for dinner?

We're a bit confused about this. We would like to just enjoy happy hour for drinks in the bar with everyone.....Do we need reservations or pay for this?

E-mail that was sent out yesterday below:

Mai Kai Reservations!
For those of you who have never attended Hukilau it is very important to observe the schedule of events below that pertain to what Dinner Show you're attending. Due to the capacity of each dinner show, please arrive at the Mai Kai for your selected Happy Hour. If you are in the 2nd dinner show and you show up for the 1st show Happy Hour you will be asked to return a little later. We have extended Happy Hour for both Dinner Shows so that everyone can enjoy themselves!

Thanks,

Tiki G.

Tiki G. -

Those that have reservations for the dinner shows will be verified at the door of the Mai Kai as they arrive. Unfortunately, since the Dinner Shows are booked with 300 people, we usually cram into the bar like sardines. The Mai Kai has expressed that they will not be able to allow anyone into the Molokai Bar whom does not have a reservation for one of the two shows at the appropriate time. But, here what ya can do.........

At 9:00pm the last dinner show will be seated and all in the Molokai will be more calm. We will still have Tongo-hiti playin' it up, King Kukulele, the Intoxicators and the Haole Kats in Samoa and Tahiti (rear dining areas) so there will be plenty of entertaining to enjoy throughout the night. You can come and join us anytime after 9:00pm.

Hope this helps and hope we see you the other nights of Hukilau!

Thanks alot Kiliki for the info. Fastest response ever!

So, after 9:00pm is cool then......Never been to the Mai Kai before. Would have been a drag to be down there and not be able to visit all because we did not want to eat;)

Of course you will see us about! Starting Thursday night. We'll be in for the haul all weekend.

Oh yeah, I have something with your name on it that you asked about. My pleasure.

G.

[ Edited by: Tiki G. 2005-09-27 10:57 ]

I can't believe it's less than a week to go before this event. I am excited and have packed my spare liver, just in case.
I am wondering how the after hours parties work. Is it sort of like a door is open and you just go in? Is is like a tail-gate party before a football game and you have to know people to get invited?

On 2005-09-27 05:11, Tiki G. wrote:
Thanks alot Kiliki for the info. Fastest response ever!

So, after 9:00pm is cool then......Never been to the Mai Kai before. Would have been a drag to be down there and not be able to visit all because we did not want to eat;)

Of course you will see us about! Starting Thursday night. We'll be in for the haul all weekend.

Oh yeah, I have something with your name on it that you asked about. My pleasure.

G.

[ Edited by: Tiki G. 2005-09-27 10:57 ]

Tiki G. - you've never been to the Mai Kai before and you're not going to the dinner show? You're going to be really dissapointed if you miss that! It's only $9.95 and you can be seated with Tikiphiles from all over the world!

And wow, thanks so much for whatever you have for me!! I can't wait to meet ya!

Kiliki, Yeah it sounds pretty dumb huh! Not attending the dinner show. We just have a hard time sitting still actually, but I guess you are right. I'm convinced. Are reservations still available for the second show that you know of? I have to contact the Mai Kai myself to do this right?

Thanks for all your info and "nudges",

G.

Yep - you must call them to make reservations. I think there is maybe 20 seats left - call them right away. Also, the show itself is $9.95 and then whatever you have to eat and drink - just wanted to make sure I clarified.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Kiliki,

Will there be some sort of shuttle-type-thing to and from the Mai Kai from/back to the hotels, or will we be responsible for finding our own means of transportation? I'm trying to decide whether or not we should rent a car.

Mahalo!
Deery Luau

[ Edited by: Deery Luau 2005-09-28 09:36 ]

There are lots of taxis called and everyone piles in and just splits a cab. It's only about a 5 minute ride to the Mai Kai from the hotel.

What about the Safari Thatch tour? How far to their place? Do we taxi over to there too?

On 2005-09-28 05:05, Tiki G. wrote:
Kiliki, Yeah it sounds pretty dumb huh! Not attending the dinner show. We just have a hard time sitting still actually, but I guess you are right. I'm convinced. Are reservations still available for the second show that you know of? I have to contact the Mai Kai myself to do this right?

Thanks for all your info and "nudges",

G.

Git in there G! The second show is pretty much going to be all vendors since we are selling most of the day. The wife and I would love to join you and your wahine... we can talk surf and they can talk about what ever ladies talk about! :wink:

Deery, when I checked about two weeks ago renting a car was about a $40 a day minimum for the cheapest thing (with taxes, etc) out of Ft Lauderdale. My Rent A Wreck is about $22 a day total. That is one reason why I am flying to Miami on Thursday. The other reason is a NON-STOP flight from SFO!!! ZAZZ!

BTW- anyone wanna pick me up at the Miami airport so I can pick up my Rent a Wreck at RENT-A-WRECK OF MIAMI

2901 NW 7TH AVENUE
MIAMI , FL 33127 around 3pm Thrusday 10/6 ?

ok--I'm sorta kidding!

Lake, thanks for the invitation to join you and your Wahine for the dinner show. I think we would like that. Sounds fun. I made our reservations this morning for the second show actually after Kiliki guilted me into it!

Busy, Busy, Busy myself and I'm sure you are as well.

See ya soon!

G.

will trade 20 blank cd's, 3/4 pack gloss photo paper, 1 box legal sized manilla folders, 2 sets of american flyer guitar strings (fresh), 1 set round wound bass strings (fresh), 1 8-track xlr snake (great condition), 2 baby mexican fan palms (potted) and the e-mail addresses of various male and female escorts for a ride, room and drinks... please help!

Tiki G, you will not regret this decision.

The Mai Kai is truly the most grand and spectacular remaining Tiki temple anywhere, and making the trek to Lauderdale and skipping the Mai Kai show is like going all the way to Easter Island and skipping the moai. You won't be dissapointed.

Alohabros - as much as I can use that XLR snake and sundry other stuff, I'm afraid I can't help you with your quest for escorts...

Cabs to and from the Mai Kai are not expensive. It's only a few miles. Since so many Hukilau attendees are staying at the Bahia Mar and Bahia Cabana, I am sure it won't be problematic for people to share cabs for economy. Then you can drink all you want and not worry about getting back!

Thanks for posting James! Whew, things are certainly busy 'round here!

Yes, we usually call taxis for everyone to venture to the Mai Kai. When you arrive to Hukilau, grab a program and check out the full schedule. Depending on what dinner show you are attending is going to determine what time you leave for the Mai Kai. Again, the full schedule will be in the program.

As far as the Safari Thatch Tour, I was there today and met with the owner and his wife and you guys are in for an amazing treat! Just wait til you see the ballroom!! Here's a brief description of what you can expect:

Safari Thatch Open House! Saturday, October 8

Founded in 1984 by Garth and Laraine Wight, Safari Thatch and Bamboo has, over the years, grown from humble beginnings to be the undisputed leader in the creation of jungle themed environments. They open their doors to Hukilau attendees for a “Behind the Scenes” tour of their facility. With guide Garth Wight himself leading the way, you’ll see all the many types of Bamboo they stock and the processes used to create the amazing samples you find in their showroom. We are very lucky to have this resource here in the Southeast! See new samples and learn how you can outfit your own Tiki Bar while you’re there. The “Behind the Scenes” tour is a real treat! You’ve never seen so much bamboo in your life – and the size of the stuff! Whew! You may sign up for the Safari Thatch Open House at the Hukilau Registration Table on Thursday or Friday. We will call taxis for you to share rides and the cost!

Open Reception from 11:00am – 3:00pm Wine and Hors D’oeuvres

Behind the Scenes Tour: 11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm

After the Behind the Scenes Tour you can browse the showrooms.

Yee-Haw & Aloha,

The World of Tiki Kiliki

[ Edited by: tiki_kiliki 2005-09-29 09:25 ]

Looks like we'll be cabbing it, then. Mahalo to everyone who responded to my inquiry!

Mr Smiley - indeed, rental cars are quite pricey out of FLL!

See you all in a week!
Deery

What day is the Safari Thatch tour? It's not on the schedule. It must be Saturday right? 11am?

man i forgot to log onto this site in the midst of excitment. cant wait to meet you all as guests in our town. we will have a blast. hopefully i will remember it this year =/ and not end up fully clothed...waist deep...in a hotel swimming pool with my legs bleeding from a rum induced tumble along A1A.
ahhh another weekend of good times and memories

count down count down count down

[ Edited by: MeanLittleDevil 2005-09-29 11:41 ]