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Trader Vic's Atlanta 30th Anniversary!
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I am so pleased to announce the Official 30th Anniversary Bash of Trader Vic's Atlanta. All the details can be found HERE And I'm just as excited that James Teitelbaum is assisting me on this project as well. I hope some of you that are attending Tiki Oasis can come out the weekend prior to enjoy this special event and those of you that need your Tiki fix prior to Hukilau can make the trip to celebrate the survival of one of the best Vic's locations today! *Tickets are $10 for each night! details on how to book your reservations is on the site and just check out the $89 room rate at the Hilton in Atlanta! Yee-Haw & Aloha, [ Edited by: tiki_kiliki 2006-03-08 18:31 ] |
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Thu, Mar 9, 2006 8:05 AM
This sounds really sweet... |
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Tikigoob
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Thu, Mar 9, 2006 8:18 AM
Wow!!! It looks like Tiki Kiliki and JT have done it again... I only wish that I had not already made plans for that weekend... [:(] Cheers! |
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tikibars
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Thu, Mar 9, 2006 10:28 AM
I think we can manage that. |
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Sun, Mar 12, 2006 8:30 PM
The Amber Love Goddess and myself will be in London on that night. I propose we have a co-celebration at the London Trader Vics together with our British ohana, and raise a glass for the anniversary of the ATL vics. What say ye, lords and ladies of the kingdom? |
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Sun, Mar 12, 2006 9:48 PM
Sounds good Pablus. We'll coordinate a specific time, adjusted for time time zone, and toasts will occur. And once again, the event's official site is here: http://www.tikikiliki.com/tiki/tntvics.htm Also, see the event's MySpace profile here: |
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Wed, Mar 22, 2006 10:22 PM
Oh Poo!!! Or is that Opu? Anyhow... I, too, have plans already. Susan and I are participating in the production of the biggest damn luau either of us have ever helped plan and/or produce for a friend's birthday on the 29th. Sadly, it occurs to the North of us while Atlanta happens to be to our South. Hmmmmmmmmmmm... Maybe, though, if I drive really, really fast...? If we don't get to see you guys we'll make sure we Toast along with the entire expatriate cadre (and pump out plenty good mana to Hotlana). |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Mar 30, 2006 10:07 AM
Boy, this is REALLY tempting!!! Hmmmmmmmmmm............. |
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Thu, Mar 30, 2006 10:24 AM
Will somebody take pictures of the OA stuff? And post them. |
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tiki_kiliki
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Thu, Mar 30, 2006 11:26 AM
Jeff, you just gotta make it! Would love to see you more than once a year! |
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Fri, Mar 31, 2006 8:07 AM
Yea Jeff, C'mon Bra !!! You can bring me some White Castles EH ??? |
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Jeff Central
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Mon, Apr 3, 2006 2:48 AM
Thanks Tiki Kiliki, Hey Wholly Cat, I'll be sure to bring those slyders down if I make it! They would probably kick me off the plane because of the smell though. Damn onions! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 3:43 PM
The Mrs and I are on the way. |
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tikibars
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 10:22 PM
EdgarAllen... Come on over and introdce yourself to me or Christie (we'll be the ones running the show), and we'll point you in the direction of all the other TC'ers in the crowd. I've yet to meet a Centralite who wasn't into the idea of hoisting a few Zombies with a new member of the tribe. |
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Wed, Apr 5, 2006 7:39 AM
This just in! For those of you that missed the Tiki Art Show and auction at Tiki Torch Nights Atlanta last November, you'll have your chance once again! I was lucky enough to bid on a painting by Shane Morton and won - and of course Tyson McAddo will amaze us with yet another creation, if you haven't checked him out yet you should http://www.tysonmcadoo.com/ Join some of Atlanta's most talented artists on Saturday as the show unfolds at Trader Vic's! Show to be organized by the lovely Julie Odom. More info to follow! |
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 8:51 AM
Hey Thanks! |
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 9:04 AM
The Drive In is paved. Star Bar, yes, Vortex, no. Look into the Earl for 'billy music too. |
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 9:35 AM
Thanks For the Heads Up, The Earl, will do. |
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edgarallencoe
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 12:57 PM
Ok, so I hate to be the only one posting and sounding ike such a dork, but.. |
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Tikigoob
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 1:49 PM
The Hilton is the best place to stay for Trader Vic's 30th. |
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tiki_kiliki
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Mon, Apr 10, 2006 2:31 PM
The Hilton is where everyone will stay and should stay - the $89 rate given for the event is unheard of and I was very happy that they were so gracious! After the Drive In you should most definitely try to make it over to the Star Bar for Rocket 350, they should be hitting the stage around midnight! And if you're in town on Wednesday the 26th head to the Earl for the Buck Owens tribute - Sonoramic Commando is playing and they are fantastic! See you in just 2 1/2 wks! |
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Thu, Apr 20, 2006 4:44 PM
Oh, I know all about the Rocket 350, they play Charlotte some with my friends Jem Crossland and The Hypertonics. |
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I dream of tiki
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Tue, Apr 25, 2006 10:16 AM
Bumped this one up since the festivities start FRIDAY! 8) I can't wait. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting new ones. TC ohana rule! |
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Tue, Apr 25, 2006 3:43 PM
Got dinner reservations at 7:45....and a date with the hair of the dog. Gotta remember to knock the mud off my shoes... Swamp Tiki |
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edgarallencoe
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Wed, Apr 26, 2006 6:43 AM
Woo Hooo, on our way 1st thing tomorrow morning! |
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tiki_kiliki
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Wed, Apr 26, 2006 7:52 AM
I believe you guys might be able to catch James or myself in the bar at Trader Vic's tonight if you want to join us. We'll be discussin' Hukilau and relaxing with a nice Mai Tai! Be sure to look for us everyone and please say hello! |
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Wed, Apr 26, 2006 10:14 AM
The Cooktail Preachers and the Haole Kats are on the road! Johnny Knox is tuning his guitar! Me and King Kukulele are packing our bags to fly out tomorrow! Christie is on her way right now! Everything is coming together for the big bash this weekend... DON'T MISS IT! For those of you still in the dark... (copied and pasted from our MySpace page): " Trader Vic's in Atlanta is one of the most spectacular authentic vintage Tiki restaurants in the USA. It was the last of the original 1940s-1970s era Trader Vic's to be built in the USA, and it is one of the very best. We are celebrating it's 30th anniversary on April 28 and 29, 2006. The Friday, April 28 festivities will be held at Atlanta's Starlight Drive in and will include a Tikirific double feature (Island of the Lost Women and Beach Party), a performance by Atlanta Rockabilly legends Johnny Knox and Hi-Test, Master of Ceremonies King Kukulele from Los Angeles, and much more. Deck your vehicle out like a roving Tiki bar and win a prize for best in show. Also visit Knox's "Trailer Vic's", a mobile Tiki bar in a trailer! Bring your ukulele for a singalong, and don't forget to bring the marshmallows to roast with your picnic dinner. Visit Trader Vic's afterwards for late night cocktails and a warm up for Saturday's big birthday bash! On Saturday April 29, we move to Trader Vic's at the Altanta Hilton, for the main event. Chicago's astounding Cocktail Preachers are making the trek south entertain you with their custom surf-exotica sounds, and Florida's own amazing Haole Kats will be there to play their swingin' hapa haole (Hawaiian) tunes. King Kukulele will continue to entertain. We'll also have hula dancers from Hula Halau Kapilialoha with special guest, Richard Klaunan, plus a Tiki art show and auction, and much, much more. Mai Tais are only $4.50. Dinner reservations will be nescessary if you want to eat, so make your reservation NOW. If you don't want dinner, just show up for the show any time you like! Cover charge is $10 per night, payable at the door. Admission on Saturday is free if you have dinner at Trader Vic's, Call NOW to make your dinner reservation, it will DEFINITELY fill up. Out of town guests may take advantage of a special $89 room rate at the Atlanta Hilton (the hotel that Trader Vic's is in) all weekend. Call the hotel and use code "PR" to get the rate. (404) 659-2000. This event is being produced by Tikikiliki Productions who are responsible for the legenday Tiki Torch Nights events at Trader Vic's in Atlanta, and at the Mai Kai restaurant in Florida, as well as the big kahuna of all Tiki events, the Hukilau. Also involved in event coordination is Tiki Road Trip productions, aka James Teitelbaum - author of the books Tiki Road Trip and Big Stone Head, producer of Tabu Tiki Nights at the Chicago Trader Vic's, and entertainment director of Hukilau 2005 and 2006. For more info, see: http://www.tikikiliki.com/tiki/tntvics.htm or http://www.myspace.com/tradervics " [ Edited by: tikibars 2006-04-30 19:25 ] |
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Fri, Apr 28, 2006 3:15 PM
Man, you make some plans to sway with the palm trees in Atlanta and the next thing ya know everybodys bummin a ride. Here's hoping for a great weekend. Drive safe everybody. |
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Sun, Apr 30, 2006 7:28 PM
Holey Moley, this party was a gas. Pics coming soon! All of you who were at the Drive-in will remember this gem: "You will experience physical collapse!" And the quote of the night in the Haole Kats' after party last night was [singing] and: "SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!" Yowza! Thanks a lot to all who came out - it was a great time! |
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Mon, May 1, 2006 7:02 AM
Hey All, [ Edited by: edgarallencoe 2006-05-01 07:08 ] |
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Mon, May 1, 2006 7:45 PM
What a great weekend! That Atlanta Hilton is one heck of a spot to settle in for a weekend of Tiki Madness. Those exterior elevetors were great...a little chilly but bearable with the Mai Tai's. Met a lot of great folks and look forward to doing it again. Oh,...and I'm still waiting for the Martin Denny CD..Ha:) Hang Loose! Swamp. |
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Tue, May 2, 2006 6:38 AM
A big MAHALO NUI LOA to everyone at TV's, and to all the folks that came out for the festivities. I do believe a great time was had by all. Many special thank yous out to James T., Tiki Kiliki for arranging everything, and of course, to King Kukulele once again for making me laugh until Mai Tai came through my ihu. We tried to have King Kukulele call Pablus and his wahine at the London Trader Vic's about 8:30 Atlanta time, but that meant it was at least 1:30, and more probably 2:30 London time, and it went to his voicemail. We wante to have Pablus address the entire group over the mic via cellphone in some sort of primitive form of simulcast, but alas, it was not to be. Many thanks to all the nice folks who came up to our party In The Roooooooooom 2524..., especially all you Cocktail Preachers. You cats sounded great, and are a heckuva bunch of nice cats, too. Sure wish that sound man would have eschewed that stupid fog machine, though. I was coughing my head off the whole next day. Also shouts out to our new friends Joe and Nicole from Manhattan, and Lisa and Martha from Nashville. Y'all were a lot of fun to hang out with! |
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Tue, May 2, 2006 8:37 AM
This pic should have been shown at the drive in on Friday: ATTACK OF THE 50-FOOT KING (and James)! |
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Tue, May 2, 2006 3:29 PM
That was a stone hoot! Lotsa lotsa fun. And all faces, familiar and new- were happy. My hats off to das organizers. My toast to good friends and Vic's in the hopes that it'll still be around and I'll still have my own personal table ("Of course, right this way...and you know your money's no good here Mr. Wolfe")...when I'm old. Denny Moynahan rocks...He is The Who-kelele. |
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Tue, May 2, 2006 4:21 PM
Damn I'm pissed - I would have loved to make that one. BK - you look like you had too much fun! (That aint possible)... Orchid Wahini - You rock! Thanks for representing DC... It musta been cool. Waaa boo hoo... mumble mumble... [ Edited by: tikigap 2006-05-02 16:21 ] |
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Wed, May 3, 2006 7:01 PM
What a great time! Here are some of my pics...the album can be viewed at http://www.shutterfly.com/view/pictures.jsp |
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Wed, May 3, 2006 7:38 PM
Yeesh...I d i d n o t have my rock "photogenic" on that weekend...I'll try to improve that for the next event... :) |
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Thu, May 4, 2006 8:11 PM
Hey Everybody - GREAT time in Atlanta last weekend. First Tiki event for Nicole and me and it was outstanding. Thanks to Martha and Lisa for saving us at the drive-in - it would have been a long walk back to the Hilton. Nice to hanging out with the Haole Kats too - you guys rock and thanks for allowing all the loud drunks to carry on the party in 2524. SHHHHHHHHH! We are looking forward to the next event (Florida?). Here's some photos. Joe & Nicole |
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Thu, May 4, 2006 10:30 PM
JAMES!! What happened to your HAIR?!? |
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Fri, May 5, 2006 5:09 AM
He wants to look like Kanekila and Josh. Sycophant. |
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tikibars
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Tue, May 9, 2006 11:14 PM
That's it, you got me! No, seriously, I thought I'd try the chrome dome look for a bit... but by the end of the weekend it was getting a little stubbly... |
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Sat, May 13, 2006 12:17 PM
I am so sorry these pics are so late. I've been terribly busy with Tiki Torch Nights at the Mai Kai and decorating my new place. Special thanks to James Teitelbaum, David Piscola and Marlies van der Hout of the Hilton and Trader Vic's and the entire staff of Trader Vic's, Terri Oldknow of the Starlight Drive-In, King Kukulele, the Haole Kats (you guys are wonderful!!), the Cocktail Preachers, Derek Yaniger, Torchy Taboo (for rescuing me!), Hula Halau Kapilialoha!, Richard, Heidi and the amazing musicians, all the artists that participated and everyone that attended. Also, thanks to I Dream of Tiki and Karbora for helping me with the giveaways that night and for all the girl talk!
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