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Aloha Theater and Tiki Bar!

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MaukaHale posted on 01/17/2017

New wiring for a special effect.

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MaukaHale posted on 01/25/2017

Here is the finished wall with the accent lighting.

and with the lights turned up.

A few candles were lighted tonight.

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hang10tiki posted on 01/25/2017

Awesome

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Fugu posted on 02/15/2017

That all looks so good. Yours is one of my favorite rooms!

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MaukaHale posted on 02/16/2017

Thank you!

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MaukaHale posted on 03/03/2017

Here is the completion of moving in a family of 24 fireflies on to the ceiling of the tiki bar.

All of the wiring is hidden behind the Philippine Nipa

From the wires behind the Nipa the wires to the fireflies are run between the bamboo reeds and the ceiling.

This is a picture of some of the fireflies.

To really see how the fireflies are animated I posted a short video on You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0LKlm3dvCc&feature=em-upload_owner

The power chord runs down the wall behind this bamboo pole.

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hiltiki posted on 03/04/2017

Enjoyed your video, nice job on the walls and ceiling.

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W8N2Surf posted on 03/20/2017

The fireflies are genius

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MaukaHale posted on 03/25/2017

A new project for the tiki bar.

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MaukaHale posted on 04/16/2017

I used to think carving was the most difficult then I realized that coming up wit the right design is equally difficult. Now I believe coming up wit the right colors can be as challenging.

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Overproof Mike posted on 04/17/2017

I really like the fireflies. Neat idea and well executed.

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MaukaHale posted on 08/12/2017

Here are a few new pictures.

The beginnings of a new backdrop for the bar sign.

New trim around the bar entrance way.

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tikitube posted on 08/13/2017

OMG, your visual layering is incredible. Fantastic job with everything!

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MaukaHale posted on 08/13/2017

Thank you tikitube. I really like the different textured mats you're using for your tiki bar Lanai at Windsong. The one thing I wished I had is a raised ceiling.

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Prikli Pear posted on 08/13/2017

That looks fantastic, MaukaHale! The colors and textures and layers... wow. You've got the whole "something to continuously catch the eye" thing down to an art. What's amazing is that you've accomplished this without the traditional tiki clutter approach. Your Aloha Theater looks clean and orderly and utterly immersive. Your custom frames are quite nice, too. I'm going to need a number of custom frames sooner or later, so I'm taking notes on your efforts. :wink:

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tikitube posted on 08/14/2017

On 2017-08-12 20:32, MaukaHale wrote:
Thank you tikitube. I really like the different textured mats you're using for your tiki bar Lanai at Windsong. The one thing I wished I had is a raised ceiling.

Thanks! Yeah. I wish I had more vertical space to work with, too. We do our best!

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Hamo posted on 11/05/2017

Hey John, great interview with Tiki with Ray.

Home Tiki Bar Spotlight #33 Aloha Theater and Tiki Bar Denver, CO
http://www.tikiwithray.com/home-tiki-bar-spotlight-33-aloha-theater-tiki-bar-denver-co/

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Keoni posted on 01/19/2019

Those fireflies are a great idea!

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MaukaHale posted on 10/25/2019

I recently returned from a trip to the Marquesas Islands. In one of the local museums they had some interesting trim using Marquesas symbols. I'm going to use those in new trim I'm designing to go around the entry way between the tiki bar and home theater.

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MaukaHale posted on 10/26/2019

Making some progress.

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hiltiki posted on 10/27/2019

Great job, love the designs.

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kala60 posted on 10/27/2019

Did you free hand those stencils?

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MaukaHale posted on 10/27/2019

Yes, I drew them from the photographs.

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W8N2Surf posted on 10/28/2019

Continued fantastic work and detail!

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MaukaHale posted on 03/24/2022

New additions, stone tikis from the Marquesas Islands.

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Slacks Ferret posted on 04/06/2022

So amazing John! So great! I love seeing these updates. Mahalos a plenty for posting them!

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MaukaHale posted on 04/14/2022

Here are some progress photos from June 2020.

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littlegiles posted on 05/01/2022

The stone tikis are lovely and that trimwork....WOW!

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gooneybird posted on 05/06/2022

The trim is beautiful. Love that design.

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Prikli Pear posted on 05/06/2022

I agree with everyone else--that trim work is outstanding!

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MaukaHale posted on 05/07/2022

Here are some more construction and completion pictures of the Marquesas molding project.

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MaukaHale posted on 05/07/2022

I also made some lowbrow art to go with it.

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I'm not completely pleased with the red piece of wood. I may make some changes to it.

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Hamo posted on 05/08/2022

Great work. I really like the Marq piece.

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MaukaHale posted on 02/08/2025

I've decide to create a few WITCO inspired tiki masks. Instead of using a chainsaw I'm using a router. These are the first three of seven. They still need stain and sealer. I'll probably put them on the patio outside the Aloha Theater and Tiki Bar.

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[ Edited by MaukaHale on 2025-02-08 09:55:30 ]

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