Dec. 16th! Tiki Joe's Ocean Christmas Concert and Dinner Party at Damon's!

Aloha Tiki Central Ohana!

It's Kari Hendler from Tiki Magazine. Well, the shiny advertising poster isn't ready yet, but I can't keep the lid on this any longer! You may have already heard rumors of something new and exciting happening at Damon's, and it's true. I'm co-producing my first Tiki event at fabulous and exotic Damon's Steak House in Glendale on Sunday, December 16th. It's going to be a Tiki-tacular holiday-themed party with the kicker being A BIG-DEAL CONCERT by Tiki Joe's Ocean, playing your favorite holiday tunes, interpreted as only TJO can! (If you own their "Tiki Joe's Christmas" cd, then you KNOW what I'm talking about!) Tiki Joe's Ocean's is, literally, a "super-group", that includes ("Mr. TJO") Andy Nazzal, Marty Lush, Alika Lyman (yes, THAT Lyman) and others.

And if hearing Tiki Joe's Ocean LIVE, in the splendor that is Damon's, has you all a-tingle, then ride this wave:

The doors will open around 5:00 p.m.. for you to do some tropical Christmas shopping in Damon's back party room while enjoying a few special Tiki cocktails created for this evening. Our talented artist friend, "Thor" will be there, rum-ablazing, giving us his famous rum painting demonstration. (And the painting he'll be working on will be raffled off during the party, along with other great items!) Don't forget to bring your camera, because "Crazy (Al) Sant'r" will greet all you good boys and girls (and even you naughty ones), and we all know a photo with him makes THE perfect Christmas card to send your friends!

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! Around 6:30 p.m., a specially-created, island-inspired, three-course feast will be served, followed by the Tiki Joe's Ocean show. So, yes, Damon's is literally being transformed into a wonderful, old-school, tropical supper club for the night. And why shouldn't it? It's been around since 1937!

This will be a unique Tiki event filled with stocking-stuffing shopping, swanky drinking, fine dining and an outstanding musical show. What better way to Tikify your holidays than to be part of this night? And the whole shindig is being sponsored by Bacardi, so expect some extra surprises! And, yes, we all know Sunday is a "school night", but don't worry -- the concert will end around 9:30 p.m. (Plenty of time for you to toddle on home and get your beauty sleep.)

So here's the deal (and it IS a deal!): For the special three-course dinner and show package (which also includes a "swag bag" gift!) the cost is $50.00 per person, not including tax and gratuity. (Tip your waitress, folks.) Yes, you read correctly. You get all this fun, food and swag for only $50.00!

If you just want to see the show and enjoy the ambiance, you can also join in for $20.00 per person, but this is for back bar area seating ONLY. The $20.00 admission DOES NOT include dinner or the swag bag, although you will be able to order bar food from Damon's regular menu. And this type of reservation does not guarantee you will actually get to plant your posterior in a chair. It's first come, first serve for bar seating, but even if you end up standing, you'll still have a great time.

Reservations are necessary and Damon's is handling that. Call them at (818) 507-1510 and ask for Michael or Kevin to book your table.

Come "Ho Ho Ho with Tiki Joe"... and me, your hostess, at classic and beloved Damon's on Sunday, December 16th! It's going to be a heck of a night! We can't wait to see you! And, oh hey, look... mistletoe!

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Woohoo! We can't wait! Reservations just made :)

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I'll be there with bells on
and with the HORNE!
Hide your mistletoe ladies!
:)

On 2012-11-12 17:59, little lost tiki wrote:
I'll be there with bells on
and with the HORNE!
Hide your mistletoe ladies!
:)

If you didn't have a reason to go, now you do!

Oh, this thread just took a filthy turn. (My kind of boys.) But Kinny and his Horne need to not let us digress from the fact that this is going to be a fantastic night of Tikimas cheer at an amazing price.

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I'm glad(lucky?) to be invited to participate in this event. I'll be bringing a big ol' pile stuff to vend.

See you all there!
Buzzy Out!

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Tikimoda and I will be there. See you on the 16th.

I want to quote Otto Von Stroheim on what he wrote about this upcoming night:

"This looks like an incredible event. Definitely will go down as an historic Tiki moment.
Damon's is a really great historic Tiki site, Tiki Joe's Ocean is a full blown Exotica band, and seeing Exotica (jazz) in a dinner-show setting is about as classic as it gets. There are very few opportunities like this."

Thank you, Otto!

Tiki Central Ohana, I hope this message from the man responsible for our beloved Tiki Oasis gathering, will encourage you to make your reservations soon for this one-time-only event on December 16th.

It's going to be a great night!

Aloha from Kari (Tangaroa-Ru)

Got my rezzies. However, it seems like dinner is going to be a lot earlier than the 630 stated above. Also, they said that opening time depends on TJ's soundcheck...

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Dearest Clams,

We are so happy you are going to be partying with us! As one prepares for a big event, there are always a few miscommunications along the way. So let me, your hostess, set things straight: The doors will open between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. (yes, depending on the band's soundcheck, but if they go past 5:00, I will personally unplug their congas), dinner will be served approximately around 6:30 (once everyone gets their coconuts in their chairs!), and the band will begin around 7:30 p.m. (or around the time everyone's enjoying their dessert.) So, come on over around 4:45-ish and enjoy some of the new cocktails Damon's will be introducing this night (along with their classic Damon's Mai Tai and Chi Chi)! While you do some shopping with some of Tiki's finest artists and crafty people, go chat up our beloved "Thor" who will be demonstrating the fine and truly unique art of painting with rum! Then settle in for a luxurious and "ono" three-course dinner, maybe win a raffle prize, and, finally, listen to your favorite Christmas songs through the crazy-beautiful interpretation of Tiki Joe's Ocean! Conga line, anyone?

Aloha!!

I am looking forward to this break! I am firing up some rum and plan to kick out about three cool "Rum Doodles" as I call them...and finish another at this event. For those who don't know where I have been lately, I have gotten puled HEAVILY into designing rides and attractions again the past two years...developing some really cool stuff globally. HOWEVER...finally finding some spare time to get back to my Tiki Passion and will be producing some fun pieces soon! The rum doodles are LOTS of fun and seem to be a pleaser so I am looking forward to supporting one of my favorite places I grew up with...DAMON"S! See yah there!! ~~THOR

you could doodle my rum anytime Thor

Santer hopes to have a Brand New Bag on Brand...... but that's the wrong street....

Ah, good to hear, Tangaroa-Ru. Need more time to imbide.
But now I want to know what rides Thor has been designing...

Don't we all!? I'm such a theme park fanatic, I always want to know what he's up to! Maybe he'll share a bit with you at this event... in between lighting rum on fire!

And some of our favorite, gifted artist-vendors will be there too! So far we've got Crazy Al, Ken Ruzic, Tiki Tony and his beautiful and talented wife, Alene, Buzzy, Bongofury and, of course, Damon's and Tiki Joe's Andy Nazzal will be selling fine goods and music as well! More to come!

Aloha from Kari

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Come swing with the Damon's monkeys on December 16th, as the historic restaurant transforms into a supper club for one night only! 3-course meal (including pupu platter!), gorgeous Tiki art and shopping, rum painting with THOR, new cocktail menu, Bacardi rum sampling, and so much more, including a concert of your favorite Christmas songs re-interpreted by Hawaii Music Award winner, TIKI JOE'S OCEAN! Don't miss out! Make your reservations today!

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If this event is amping you up (and I hope it is) here's how the whole idea started. Those of you may remember this article from Tiki Magazine. Here's a wonderful cocktail blog site that reprinted it. Enjoy and be inspired.
http://www.inthelandofcocktails.com/blog-post/tikifying-your-holidays/

Only two weeks away! Seriously, only $50.00 for a fabulous Damon's three-course dinner, an Exotic-mas concert by Tiki Joe's Ocean, rum-painting with Thor, shopping, new Damon's cocktails to try, Bacardi girls with free rum samples, raffle, Crazy Sant'r photo op...? Clearly, this is the holiday "deal of fun" for the year.

Reservations made (ok, made 2 weeks ago). Looking forward to some Christmas tunes, shopping, and cheer.

Kevin

Less than two weeks before this epic Tiki-Christmas party! Have you made your reservations yet? Yes, you NEED reservations! Even if you're doing the $20.00 bar-area, non-meal option. But, consider what you will get for the $50.00 package: A three-course special meal and a Bacardi swag bag! Whatever option you choose, we want you with us!

Oh, and I think it's time to flash a photo of THIS GUY, our dear friend, Thor, who is making a special appearance at this event. He's going to show us all, up close and personal, how he paints with rum... AND unveil his design for Damon's first-ever Tiki mug! (To be released later in 2013.)

Don't miss this! Call Damon's and make your reservation!

Made my dinner reservations for my beloved, TikiBoo, and I, plus we are bringing along 2 non-Tikifile friends to experience The Experience!

Handed over the first of four Rum paintings last night. Was great testing drinks and hanging with my dear friends Kari and new friend Marty Lush! I ABSOLUTELY love Damon's and Michael and Kevin's commitment to administer the old school and new Tiki injected into this charming landmark! Looking forward to some Holiday cheer there at this event...and seeing old friends. This is tradition embracing the new generation of Tiki at its finest. This will be an outstanding event!! It's about time!

Aloha, TikiTodd! So glad you will be there!

And, man oh man, are we going to have some unbelievable raffle prizes thanks to Thor! Never has there been anything like this! This event is just one full evening of fun, that will still get you home in time to get a good night's sleep!

From the new Damon's drinks to sample, rum painting to ooh and ahh over, aloha-style shopping, excellent dining and the BIG MAIN EVENT... TIKI JOE'S OCEAN... this is going to be a night to remember. Do you all realize that this is the first time in Damon's seventy-seven (!) year history to EVER have an exotica band play there? Yes, this is big, my friends. You don't want to miss this experience to see Tiki Joe's open these doors and pave the way for the future of Damon's and Tiki.

And to all of you from the Tribe of David, I wish you a blessed first night of Hanukkah. Here's to YOU! Shalom!

Really would love to be able to come down and support your event.
Love the paintings by Thor that are up for raffle/sale.

I hope its a great turn out !

This will be a night to remember! Kari has put together a very special package of food and entertainment that will be talked about long after the event is over! Come early to the cocktail hour and hang out with old friends and make some new ones! And win raffle prizes too!!! :P

Tomorrow Night! Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Tiki Joe's Ocean, Raffle Prizes, Thor's rum-painting demonstration, Crazy (Al)Sant'r, Vendors and more...Call now (if there are any reservations left!)

The big day is here!!!! We can't wait to greet you tonight! 5:00 pm! Damon's! If you still didn't make your reservations, call Damon's in case there are any cancellations! We want you to be there!
Aloha from Kari! (Why am I shouting?!?! Oh yeah, because I'm so happy and excited!)

WooHoo! We will be selling raffle tickets tonight for all kinds of tiki-rrific prizes. Raffle Tickets are $5 a piece or 6 for $20.

HO HO HO
Today is all about the TIKI JOE!

I'll be bringing some prints
including the very few remaining "Under the Midnight Sun" prints

some "River and Moonlight" prints

A few "Land of the Mermaids" prints
(both the Angelfish AND the Seahorse ones!)

a handful of paintings...
"Bird Drum"

"Hungry Cannibal (Dream Mug)"

"Shrunken Head in Repose"

"the Clamshell Bowl"

some hand-tinted woodburnt wood panels

a hand-carved and tinted Ancestor Skull

and a hand painted TikiFarm Classic Cocktail mug set of mine
(the Colorforms edition)

this and MUCH MUCH More!

So Come On down and enjoy some Ohana
Great Music
and Affordable Art
at Damon's tonight!
:)

Had a blast at damon's tonite. Here's a few pix- many more to follow tomorrow. I'm much too drank to post em tonite. Thanks to all those that put this evening together. Good times!

WooHoo the pretty greeter

Some of the raffle prizes (one of Thor's two rum paintings, a tiki Christmas tree, and a "mugora" put together by Kari)

TJO was awesome. Sorry I cut out the drummer.

Cheers

Thanks Kari and Damon's for an absolutely awesome fun night!!!! Really excited to see Damon's so pumped and committed to make this a prime hang out for local Tiki Ohana! The plan, I understand is to do a lot more events, drink testing nights and some additions to Damon's to better showcase more art and artists. It was super rewarding to meet the reps from Bacardi, talk of future projects in rum mania and to see old friends. Up and heading out to work here....kind of! Aloha!

Great evening! Kari....You (and your outfit) proved to be the hostess with the mostess!!! The food was tasty (thank you Damon's!) the pre-band entertainment was perfect (thank you King Kukulele and Crazy (Al) Sant'r) and the main event (Tiki Joe's Ocean) was on fire! They played Christmas music their own unique way and it was fantastic! We even heard some classics like Taboo! All this together with the vendors and decor made the night truly memorable! Thank you Damon's management as well! I can't wait to see Thor's new Tiki Mug made for Damon's by Tiki Farm (due in the Spring).

Here's some mo pix . I usually ask permission of the subjects before I post. PM me if you want any of the following deleted.
Hope you all enjoy. Plenny mo tomorrow.
Cheers

Buzzy and the lovely Christina came up from San Diego-good to see em.

Manuel

Eric (Tobunga)

Eric With his very cool hat

The dapper Doug Horne

Doug, Kinny,and Carrie

BigBro"s Arrival

Shouda got her name-Sorry

SoccerTiki (Chris)

Tikivato and his better half Rosemary

Woohoo and Soccertiki

Chippy, (Dave), Soccer, and HBTiki (Roger)

Santer ( C. Al,) and Karen

Thor

Revelers

Kari (Tangaroa-ru) and Andy (Tiki Joe's Ocean)

Kari ( background, Sven and on right Marty Lush

Revelers

Revelers

The King and Santer

Winner of one of Thor's great Rum
paintings

Dave Fernandez of Purple Orchid fame

Tiki Joes most excellent drummer-sorry I left you out of yesterday's pic

Rosemary,Tikivato, and HBTiki

The Master at work ( taken without flash to capture the ambience at Damon's_)

Marty on the Vibes

Susie and My better half CeCe

David and Hope from Gardena

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I will be posting something tomorrow, kids! Brain and typing fingers still trying to make friends withe each other after little sleep!

Looks like a great turn out!

Happy to see an event like this at Damon's -- such a great old school tiki establishment.

Great job!

pretty festive night i must say....... thanks Kari and the Boys

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Wow, what a night! I'm still recovering. I just wanted to stop by and first off thank Kari, the Hostess with the Mostest, you are truly amazing, thank you. Tiki Joe's Ocean, you guys brought down the house!Thor,thank you so much for taking time to grace us with your amazing art and presence as well. And most importantly I would like to thank all those who attended Sunday. It was a pleasure to meet all of you and I hope to see you all again soon. Once again, thanks to all for such a special night! Happy Holidays from all of us at Damon's

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Here's a little five minute souvenir of this wonderful night - shot and edited by our "Lost In Paradise" ohana member, Chris Bonomo! Really, I am planning on posting a follow-up message about this event very soon, but until then, WATCH THIS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mYvrEPkN58

Aloha!

Thank you Kari and Damon's for making this show possible. Good friends, good artists, good food, and good music. Fun night.

Photos!

Larger photos are up on Flickr.

Here's to more dinner+shows at Damon's!

kevin

Well that was some serious Tiki-mas fun...

Only took two weeks to bubble up to the surface and decompress from that one to post my most heartfelt thanks to ALL those involved with the most unique, layered and down-right 60's supper-club style "Tiki meets Christmas" party to date, all thanks to one phenominal woman, but...she'll get her accolades later...

(Prelude thanks to Lee H. for hosting the greatest, most ideallic rehearsal space ANY of us have ever known....but now...)

First - THOSE FAB VENDORS!:
Buzzy & Christina! Alene (& her hubby to be named soon!), Crazy Al! Kris! Eric October! Ron & Mickee Bongofury! and of course Damon's!
NOT to be excluded- the artists who vended, attended & have created the beautiful artwork that has graced the 4 TJO covers since 2009:
Tiki tOny, Doug Horne, Ken Ruzic and Tom "Thor" Thordarson.
I admire you all tremendously.

Thanks to the lovely, vivacious and quick clicking Michelle aka "Hibiscus Hula Hips" for the amazing support and stellar pics and video clips during the show. Extra pancakes in the Aquarium for us, yes?!

To Jaime: the "straight from TVLAND" lightsmith that put us in that supercool duo-color hue. Get on TC so you can read this already!

SoccerTiki & WooHoo~! Your CO-co-hosting, lei-ing & mistletoe-ing were inspired. Thanks SO much, yous two!

Musical mahalos to the one & only KING KUKELELE for oh so subtly knocking our mostess-hostess aside to do the thing ONLY you do. The single "shtick" I personally heard was "How's the Chicken?" That did it for me.

TO: Michael, Kevin and the ENTIRE staff at Damon's for making everyone feel like they were ALL a part of a unique event. THANK YOU!

CRAZY (Sant'r) AL! - Thanks "Skinny Santa" for the endless enthusiam, right up to the final conga-line "Angels we have Heard on High." Now rest, Sant'r, rest.

TO: The dynamo that is Chris Bonomo, the man that will ACTUALLY give you the belt off his pants!- for capturing the evening in video and keeping everyone on their toes, festive and in focus! You are the BEST Chris (second to Tiki Tim! :wink: hehe & kidding! You guys admire each other too much to compare- I know!)

My deepest appreciation to TIKI JOE'S OCEAN: Straight from drumming at St. L's: the dymanite Mark Gusek; soon to destroy L.A., bassist Max Benson; 2012 GRAMMY(c.) nominee and coolest human living Zarif on percussion; "from the bar" the singular entity known as Marty Lush; and the man that stole the show on a quick hop from Hawaii (once again) Mr. Alika Lyman. Love to all you amazing guys.

TO: Tom "THOR" Thordarson - For partnering with Damon's and creating "Live" your rum art- it is deeply appreciated. Wonderful for all of us to see you again like that, Tom!

ABOVE ALL: The idea creating this incredible night. Endless Mahalos to our Producer-extraordinaire Kari Hendler for EVERYTHING you did for the last year to make this happen in a most successful and happy way.

And to the people who attended; your support of this event, of Tiki+Christmas, of Damon's, of Kari, and personally, especially of Tiki Joe's Ocean for the past 4 years...your love has been heard loud and clear. THANK YOU!

"Christmas Beauty and the Beach Bum" (switch that!)

Phenom bassist Max Benson, Hibiscus Hula Hips and yes, Mr. Alika Lyman.

"THOR" doing the tremendous rum painting

Alika, the wonderful Lee H. and Max

Supper-club revelers w/cameo by Brent/Mr. DDD himself- & hey! Who recorded the show?! Send us a copy!!!

The King!

Zarif, Max and Alika....

Mark holding the aquarium together

Zarif & La Lush

"Beyond the Reef" with actual-ish reef in the background!

2/3 of TJO featuring David Kamada & Hope in the foreground!

Official group shot of the night - Mahalo Hibiscus Hula Hips for that one!!

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE~! See you there next year! Get your tix soon!

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Doug,Wahoo and Kuke

Kuke,Dave A Crazy Santa Al

til next year......The End

Kuke Combs

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I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally post my follow-up message about this night. There's so much to say, yet I don't want to cure anyone's insomnia, so I'll keep it as brief as I can.

I've always loved all things about Hawaii and Tiki. I grew up in a beach town in Los Angeles, so that Pacific Rim vibe and the abundance of Tiki bars/restaurants were around me, as well as my parents and one set of grandparents being very much into this. I "rediscovered" my love for Tiki about fifteen years ago, and was stunned and thrilled to find out there were others-- many others -- out there who felt the same way, and were creating a community filled with the aloha spirit, unlike anything I had ever seen outside of Hawaii. Over the years, through various events and places like Tiki Central, many of these people have become true "ohana" to me -- filling a space left very empty when some of my biological family members passed on. To be able to put together an event like this, at the bequest of one of my favorite Tiki restaurants, Damon's, was an extra jolt of happiness in my already great year. What a way to end 2012! And, to be able to put it together with so many people I truly love, made it all the more sweet and heart-expanding.

Michael and Kevin at Damon's: Thank you for coming to me to help you put on this event. You were wonderful to work with! I look forward to seeing you both often in this New Year, and perhaps collaborating again some time on future projects. I cannot be more delighted that you and the new partners at Damon's want to welcome in our Tiki community even more. And your idea to have a special Tiki drink night once a week is a GREAT ONE! Hope to see that start soon! We'll all cheer you on!

Andy Nazzal and the band members of Tiki Joe's Ocean: You earned this night! Nothing makes me happier than putting the right people together with the right circumstances. Your music put everyone in the perfect mood for this event. An exotica band that ran our favorite Christmas songs through the "Tikifier"?! How cool is that?! You really were the glue that brought so many to this event, and proved that Damon's is an outstanding place to host live musical events -- yes, right there in front of the fish tank! It worked! It worked! And no fish were harmed in the making of this concert! And thank you for letting me pitch some song suggestions, which you orchestrated so well! Mahalo, you fine musicians!

Tom "Thor" Thordarson: You have been one of my best friends for many years now. You are truly a kindred spirit for me in all things fun and creative. Your willingness and enthusiasm to join me in this Damon's project has made this even better. You went so far above and beyond in your participation - from making four (4!!!) rum paintings, doing the live demonstration this night, designing Damon's first (upcoming!) Tiki mug and just impressing the heck out of everyone. The words "thank you" are not enough. I'll say it again: You really ARE a white knight!

Crazy Al and King Kukulele: You two nutters added the PERFECT extra "Aloha-style" entertainment and "POW" to this night. Both of you with your great sense of fun and unique talents! Thank you for providing wonderful, hysterical distractions throughout the evening. You really brought your A+ game to this, and I love you for that!

Chris Bonomo: Thank you for making the long trek this night to document this party on video. As the memory of this event fades, all of us will be able to refresh our brains thanks to you and your great camera and editing work! I've never seen anyone put together a promo so quickly or skillfully! My gosh, you are TALENTED!!!

All the Vendors: (Buzzy, Tiki Tony and the lovely Alene, Eric October and Manuel, Doug Horne, Ken Ruzic, Krisdrama, Crazy Al, Mr. and Mrs. Bongofury) -- You showed up for me even thought this wasn't going to be a long night of vending, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate this! You brought such wonderful things for everyone to buy AND you introduced a whole bunch of new people to the wonders of contemporary Tiki art and crafts! You are all SO TALENTED! I hope you made a lot of new friends and fans this night. Thank you for being there and turning that back room into a party unto itself!

Chris and Karen Garland: From the moment this event was announced, I got a call from you with the words, "What can we do to help?" You are two of Tiki's biggest cheerleaders, and you certainly were mine this night! You were the perfect extra hands I needed to help greet everyone with mistletoe and leis, and I thank you so much for being my friends. Anyone who has attended your International Marketplace knows of your welcoming spirit and ability to pull things together. You helped me more than you know, just by being you. May the spirit of the mistletoe monkey live with you forever!

Robert Spina: Thank you for bringing your Don Ho (ho ho) to the night by singing "This Christmas". Great job! And also, thank you for cheering me on while I was planning this whole shindig out!

To my Mom: Thank you for letting your goofy daughter with her crazy ideas bring a big exotica band into your home to rehearse. Now THAT'S some serious aloha! But I think you enjoyed it, and I have proof on video of you rocking out to "Yellowbird" while the boys jammed in your living room.

Finally, to everyone who attended: My heartfelt love and thanks for being there. Whether you did the dinner/show package or just enjoyed your night from the bar, YOU SOLD OUT THIS EVENT and made it the success it was! YES, YOU! Your overwhelming response truly surprised Damon's (you drank them out of several drinks, did you know that?!?!) and showed them that they have a supportive fan base who will come back for more good times at their establishment. I have so enjoyed hearing from some of you, about how much you liked this event. It means more than you know to hear your positive feedback.

Okay, everyone...So now we're beginning a whole new year, full of personal goals, fun events and a chance to spend more time together. I hope that all of you re-embrace one of the main reasons why we all got involved with Tiki -- THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA -- and that you truly share the meaning of this every opportunity you can. Our community has grown very large in the past ten years, and it's easy to forget this sometimes, as we get swept up into parties, events, influential friendships, and even a certain level of competition that, frankly, in Tiki, should NOT exist. EVERYONE in our community has gifts and talents to share, whether it's great drink recipes, artwork, a cool home bar, musical talent, or even the greatest thing of all -- kindness. I wish you all a year full of of aloha.

~ Kari Hendler
(Associate Editor of Tiki Magazine)

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