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Official Announcement of The Hukilau 2015
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The Hukilau 2015 is in full swing as we prepare for June! We hope to have as many of you there as possible! Here are the details on what should be an incredible year! Now in its 14th year, The Hukilau is the heartbeat of the Tiki scene on the U.S. East Coast. I was prepared to make last year's event the grand finale, but a new partnership has enabled me to keep the event alive!! The Hukilau Hosted in the Iconic Hyatt Regency Pier 66 for the first time! Book Your Room Now! Of course – get all the details in full Technicolor on our website: The Hukilau EVENT OVERVIEWOur annual gathering of Polynesian Pop enthusiasts in Fort Lauderdale known as The Hukilau limbos into a new era in 2015 with a major hotel change, plus more live music, expert symposiums, artists and vendors than ever before. The June 10-14 event will be headquartered in the Hyatt Regency Pier 66, a mid-century landmark that towers 17 stories above the south end of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Events will also be held at The Mai-Kai, the historic Tiki restaurant that has been home base for The Hukilau since 2003. -- Master of Ceremonies for the last 13 years, King Kukulele is ever present guiding us through our daily activities! -- Sail with us on the “Three Hour Tour” cruise with Dawn Wells of Gilligan’s Island! She’s thrilled to be joining Tiki fans. Sail for 3 incredible hours and have a chance to meet Dawn in person. She will have photos to sign but feel free to bring your own memorabilia from the show too! -- 6 Historic Symposium: Tiki history is the focus of 5 of the special symposiums at The Hukilau this year that include idolized mid-century attractions such as Disney World's original Polynesian Village Resort by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, Florida's Tiki Gardens by Jon Bortles and Tiki Gardener ,Southern California's Pacific Ocean Park by Dominic Priore and The Kahiki supper club in Columbus, Ohio by Jeff Chenault. The 6th Symposium is given by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Arthur Dong and will feature lots of eye candy and history behind Chinese American nightclubs - a somewhat forgotten time of San Francisco's history. Jeff Beachbum Berry will also be teaming up with Miller, the infamous "Tiki pirate," for a special symposium on the history and influence of the Planter's Punch. -- One of The Hukilau's most anticipated events is sure to be a "Tiki Tower Takeover", a Cocktail Summit featuring Tiki’s 4 Top Barmen and held in the hotel's famous revolving Pier Top Lounge on Thursday, June 11 at 4:00pm. The venue, which takes a complete spin every 66 minutes, offers spectacular views of the Fort Lauderdale skyline and Atlantic Ocean. Don’t miss this experience with Jeff Beachbum Berry (Latitude 29, New Orleans), Martin Cate (Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco), Paul McGee (Lost Lake, Chicago), and Brian Miller ("Tiki Mondays With Miller," New York City). -- Tiki tunes and exotic sounds to be provided by: Alika Lyman Group, The Intoxicators, Gold Dust Lounge, Pablus, Slip and the Spinouts, Kinky Waikiki, and DJ James Brown’s Sweat -- The event would not be complete without some special Aquatic Appearances Fort Lauderdale's own Medusirena – Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid!! -- The anchor and lifeblood of The Hukilau continues to be The Mai-Kai, the 59-year-old Polynesian Palace. It's considered the "Taj Mahal of Tiki" by Book of Tiki author Sven Kirsten and is the best example of the classic Tiki era in the world. -- The Hukilau would like to thank Aaron Burke of Tidbit Design and artist Dr. Alderete for their contributions to our beautiful design and branding this year!! THE HOTELThe Hyatt Regency Pier 66 is one of Fort Lauderdale’s premiere historic properties that first broke ground in 1956. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway just a short distance from the beach, the hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a Polynesian Pop weekend that will include live Tiki carving in the courtyard, poolside activities, and after-hours parties. The 17 story tower was added in 1965 that features a rotating cocktail lounge! Our very affordable rate is $129 (based on double occupancy) for your poolside room or book in the tower for a spectacular view of the intracoastal or Atlantic! THE MAI-KAIBook your reservations NOW by calling the Mai-Kai directly at 954-563-3272
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Official websites: Join hundreds of Tikiphiles as we descend upon Ft. Lauderdale donning our island prints and bearing prized bottles of rum to commence the party of a lifetime. Are you going to a The Hukilau, a Huki, Huki, Huki, Huki, Hukilau? As always, any questions about the event and however I can help, PM me or email anytime at [email protected] [ Edited by: tiki_kiliki 2015-03-07 15:15 ] |
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Tue, Mar 10, 2015 6:16 AM
Can't wait!!! :) |
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Tue, Mar 10, 2015 7:02 AM
I'm super stoked about this. Plane tickets bought...hotel booked. Can't wait!! |
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Tue, Mar 10, 2015 9:49 AM
So glad you all are joining us! Jeff, I personally can't wait for your symposium on the Kahiki! |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2015 6:53 AM
And inside the Mai Kai no less!! Bill and Lee's inspiration for the Kahiki!!! :) |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2015 4:22 AM
Excited to be vending at my 5th Hukilau! See you all there! |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2015 10:22 AM
Robert, we couldn't be more excited for you to be returning to The Hukilau this year! Thanks for pointing that out tikiskip [ Edited by: tiki_kiliki 2015-03-24 12:02 ] |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2015 11:14 AM
Ha! |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2015 2:34 PM
Here's your Freudian slip... |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2015 6:29 AM
It's ok! I know I'm welcomed....right? :D |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2015 4:27 AM
"It's ok! I know I'm welcomed....right?" Well yes welcomed, but there just won't be that much excitement Oh, and do not forget duck tape. |
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Sun, May 10, 2015 12:08 AM
Lots of updates just posted on The Atomic Grog: Photos of all four glazes of the 2015 event mug by Tiki Diablo have been released. Also look for pendants based on the mug to be available during an upcoming pre-sale. To reserve The Hukilau mug, email [email protected]. Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid and her pod of aquaticats will perform two special swim shows at the nearby B Ocean Resort for attendees of The Hukilau only. These will be in addition to the regular Friday and Saturday shows at 6:30 p.m. Big Kahuna passes – which includes admission to all five days, not including symposiums and special events – are sold out. But you can still pick up an Aloha Pass (Thursday-Sunday) and Luau Pass (Friday-Sunday), or single-day tickets. Also sold out is the first Saturday night dinner show at The Mai-Kai. You can still get into the second seating by calling The Mai-Kai at (954) 563-3272. Four rum sponsors will provide tastings and cocktails featuring their award-winning spirits. Wicked Dolphin and Gubba will have booths and provide tastings in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar. The Real McCoy will welcome guests by providing tastings during Thursday’s registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. South Florida Distillers, producers of Fwaygo rum, will host a pop-up bar on Thursday night at Pier 66 from 6 to 9 p.m. More info on all of the above, plus more, at http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2015/05/09/the-week-in-tiki-may-4-10-2015-the-hukilau-news-and-updates-plus-summer-tiki-festival-season-kicks-off/ Stay tuned for more updates. |
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Mon, May 11, 2015 4:10 PM
Is anyone interested in a Monday, 06/15, road trip from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando to visit Trader Sam's Grog Grotto? Or alternately, is anyone driving out of Ft. Lauderdale on Monday and heading to or through Orlando and has room for a stowaway? I'd be happy to buy gas and the first round at Sam's. Send me a PM if you're interested. |
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Mon, May 18, 2015 7:21 AM
If you don't get anyone to bite, try this service... |
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Tue, May 19, 2015 8:47 AM
If only I still lived in FL... sigh I hope to at least see photos afterwards. :) One day I will be able to attend a tiki event! |
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Sat, May 23, 2015 11:40 PM
Here are the latest updates on The Atomic Grog:
Now's the time to book your room at Pier 66 at the special rate of $129 per night before it expires on May 28. Haiti’s venerable Rhum Barbancourt is the fifth rum sponsor to come on board to provide tastings and cocktails featuring their award-winning spirits. You can find Rhum Barbancourt at the Tiki Tower Takeover, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s Planter’s Punch symposium and the “Three Hour Tour” cruise with Dawn Wells. There will also be tastings to be announced in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar.
Also, just announced on Facebook: Only four tickets remain for the Tiki Tower Takeover. |
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Tue, May 26, 2015 10:54 AM
We've begun setting stuff out to pack. Can't wait for this year's event and symposiums. Looking forward to Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Gardens, and Kahiki. Booked for two days more than we did last year; don't want to miss out on any fun! |
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Tue, May 26, 2015 10:58 AM
We can't wait either! Looking forward to seeing you Rum Trader! |
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Thu, May 28, 2015 1:19 AM
Tickets are going fast ... |
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Fri, May 29, 2015 7:49 PM
YES! Almost there....so excited! |
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Sat, May 30, 2015 12:15 AM
Breaking news: The June issue of Purehoney Magazine in South Florida features a cover story and massive poster for The Hukilau ... |
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Sat, May 30, 2015 11:06 AM
I always said those folks were sell outs! |
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Sat, May 30, 2015 9:19 PM
A few more updates just posted on The Atomic Grog: The Hukilai and the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 have extended the special $129 room rate until Monday night at 11:59 p.m. You must book through this link to get the lower rat: Also, lots more details on the Rhum Barbancourt sponsorship: On Wednesday, there will be giveaways plus a special cocktail available during the Pre-Party in The Molokai lounge at The Mai-Kai. On Thursday, look for giveaways during the Tiki Tower Takeover, plus Rhum Barbancourt will be featured in Martin Cate’s cocktail. Free tastings will be offered in the Tiki Treasures Bazaar on Thursday (6-9 p.m.), Friday (4-7 p.m.) and Saturday (1:30-3 p.m.). Beachbum Berry’s symposium on the Planter’s Punch and the “Three Hour Tour” cruise with Dawn Wells will include cocktails featuring the distinctive rum. Also scheduled are more giveaways plus The Mai-Kai’s new Barbancourt cocktail on Saturday during the main event’s happy hours. Blue Chair Bay was also added to the roster of rum sponsors, joining previously announced Wicked Dolphin, Gubba, The Real McCoy, and Fwaygo. |
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Tue, Jun 2, 2015 10:59 AM
Sooo ready for this week to fast forward into Hukilau....Looking forward to meeting the East Coast Tiki Peeps :) |
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Tue, Jun 9, 2015 4:54 PM
Lots of updates on The Atomic Grog: Here's a full event preview posted Saturday: It features a longer version of the story that ran in Pure Honey, plus more info on the six rum sponsors, the special events, the venues, every band and performer, plus the full schedule. Today, I just posted all the latest news in a special Hukilau edition of The Week in Tiki: You'll find updated info on where you can get tickets, which events are sold out, and what special merchandise will be available. The above artwork by Michael Uhlenkott was created for the official T-shirts and glassware. The post also includes a Rhum Barbancourt review and cocktail, plus special features on some guests and performers at The Hukilau, plus links to many of the others. This blog post will be updated with all the latest news and updates, so be sure to check back. |
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Tue, Jun 9, 2015 9:36 PM
Alright folks, some shameless self promotion for the symposium that Jonpez and I are doing on the legendary Tiki Gardens. |
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Sun, Jun 14, 2015 6:07 AM
Such a great event. Had so much fun and it was really fun meeting some of you guys! |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 1:05 PM
What a great year for The Hukilau! Not only has Pier 66 injected new life into the event, we're now poised for a spectacular year next year with the 15th anniversary and The Mai-Kai's 60th! No dates yet, but I'll let you know as soon as I know. I don't see any other threads with photos, so I'll post mine here. First three days are edited so far, Saturday and Sunday still to come. Wednesday: Marina's first Hukilau-only mermaid show, Pre-Party at The Mai-Kai ...
More photos from Wednesday on The Atomic Grog: |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 1:22 PM
Thursday: Tiki Tower Takeover and Kick-Off Party at Pier 66 ...
Brian Miller (Tiki Mondays With Miller, New York City) and Garret Richard present the Pandanarama Daiquiri ... Paul McGee (Lost Lake, Chicago) and Shelby Allison present the Lost Lake cocktail ... Martin Cate (Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco) and Rebecca Cate present the Formidable Dragon ... Jeff “Beachbum” Berry (Latitude 29, New Orleans) and Steve Yamada present the T.O.T.C. Swizzle ...
More photos from Thursday on The Atomic Grog: |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 2:14 PM
Friday: Three Hour Tour Cruise with Dawn Wells, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Main Event at Pier 66 ...
More photos from Friday on The Atomic Grog: |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 2:59 PM
Please speak more of this Rapa Nui Faceplant cocktail! I assume it was an homage to the Deerfield fiasco? |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 7:40 PM
Yes, the Faceplant is a reference to the reef that took a header a couple weeks ago. There might also be a Gilligan's Island reference, not sure. The Straw Hat Barmen came up with four drinks for the cruise, all with clever names. They've promised to share the recipes, so I'll keep an eye out for those. On the subject of recipes, if anyone is looking for recipes for the four Rhum Barbancourt drinks that were served outside the Tiki Treasure Bazaar, here they are (as posted on the official Barbancourt Facebook page). All were very well-crafted drinks. They were squeezing limes fresh and using all quality ingredients. It's nice to have a rum company that really gets it. RHUM BARBANCOURT RECIPES, THE HUKILAU 2015 Cesar's Punch 2 oz Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star Mix ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake and strain into a cup with ice and garnish with lime wedge (or a cute cocktail umbrella). Lulu Bay 1.5 oz Pango Rhum Mix ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake and strain into a cup with ice. The Dupre 1 cup Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star Bottle that mixture (we used Rhum Barbancourt bottles) and when you're ready to enjoy a cocktail, pour some in a shaker with ice, add some more Barbancourt 3 Star and a little lime juice, shake and strain into a glass with crushed ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg. The Petionville Punch 1 oz Pango Rhum Shake ingredients together in a shaker with ice, strain and serve over ice in a collins glass. To make the Mango Datil Pepper Syrup: |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 8:06 PM
Here's one more while I have your attention. The first drink served during "Brigands, Barons & Beachcombers: The Many Faces of Planter's Punch," hosted by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry and Brian Miller. This was Mr. Miller's contribution ... FATHER LABAT’S PUNCH ¾ oz lime juice
MarketSpice tea: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029KOVO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1GKR2AQDPC9QQ&coliid=I1H730SB46BN6R An excellent drink that helped introduce the old concept of using tea in cocktails. Brian found the MarketSpice on a trip to Seattle and correctly surmised that its orange-cinnamon flavor would work well in a cocktail. If you have "Potions of the Caribbean," you'll find the Bum's reinterpretation of Father Labat's Punch, which dates back to a 1694 recipe by the "fightin' friar," Pere Jean-Baptiste Labat. It's a great story, one of many in the book that resurfaced in the symposium. |
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Fri, Jun 19, 2015 10:06 PM
Awesome, thanks for the recipes. I will probably try that Cesar's Punch tomorrow as I just finished making fresh grenadine so I could try your latest 151 Swizzle update and it's been far too long since I put Barbancourt in a cocktail. |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2015 2:05 AM
I'm drinking the Cesar's Punch as I type. A good basic punch that would probably benefit from a grenadine that's not overly sweet. Worth noting is the new Pango Rhum, which is featured in several drinks at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, including the Nautilus. I was curious about how this happened, so I asked one of the Barbancourt guys. It was apparently pure happenstance, but they're very happy with the results. |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2015 12:47 AM
Without further adieu, here's The Atomic Grog's final photo recap, featuring Saturday/Sunday festivities including Beachbum Berry and Brian Miller's symposium, the Tiki Treasures Bazaar and autograph signings, Marina's mermaid show, plus the Mai-Kai Main Event and Finale featuring The Quiet Villagers, Kinky Waikiki, the Alika Lyman Group, The Intoxicators, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, the Polynesian Islander Revue, plus more! Highlights posted below. For the full gallery, go to: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2015/06/22/the-hukilau-photo-highlights-saturdays-cocktail-symposium-tiki-treasures-bazaar-mermaid-swimshow-main-event-at-the-mai-kai-sundays-finale/ PHOTOS FROM SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Brigands, Barons & Beachcombers: The Many Faces of Planter’s Punch ...
Tiki Treasures Bazaar ...
Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid’s exclusive swim show at The Wreck Bar ...
Main Event at The Mai-Kai ...
Video: Alika Lyman Group plays Arthur Lyman’s "Taboo" at The Mai-Kai (YouTube)
PHOTOS FROM SUNDAY, JUNE 13 Finale at The Mai-Kai ...
The Week in Tiki * Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide [ Edited by: Hurricane Hayward 2015-06-23 01:06 ] |
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Sun, Jun 28, 2015 11:27 AM
A big mahalo to official photographer Bill Dillard and his team at Go11Events.com. They've started posting many of their photos online for browsing or purchase. If someone took your picture, you'll probably find it here ... Also, check out these other photos, stories and video ... New Times SouthFlorida.com Straw Hat Barmen |
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Wed, Jul 1, 2015 9:22 PM
The Week in Tiki features a comprehensive look back at The Hukilau, with a day-by-day recap and all the photo links in one handy place ... Also, the cocktail of the week is the 1862 Rhum Punch, a special cocktail created by Kern Mattei at The Mai-Kai for The Hukilau and sponsor Rhum Barbancourt: Okole maluna! |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2015 11:47 AM
FYI, the Straw Hat Barmen just posted a recipe for the Rapa Nui Faceplant, along with a nice recap of The Hukilau: And on The Atomic Grog, you'll also find my tribute to Beachbum Berry's T.O.T.C. Swizzle: |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2015 12:35 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I polished off my bottle of Barbancourt 3 star on the Cesar's Punch. Will have to replenish soon to try this. Recipe is pretty close to a classic mai tai. |
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