"Tiki Farm - the Hardest Working Company in Tiki" Oct. 16th Opening Night at La Luz de Jesus

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M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:42 PM Free mai-tai's... Free pupu's... Dynotones LIVE!... DJ Big Tiki Dude ... and some ceramics on display! Plus 6 new limiteds available at the show, 2 new open editions, a handful of "weirdos" and "hard-to-gets" Come and take a tour of our Farm-like, chicken coup themed monstrosity of a display, occupying the entire front gallery at La Luz de Jesus! Watch out for the rubber chickens as you rubber neck our 7'6" tall display coups, park your rear end on a bale of hay while you regain your breath and mosey on out to the back parking lot for entertainment but that there ain't no country music playin'. See rarities that you may have never seen before... Tiki Farm "odds and ends" from our very busy last 10 years including (but not limited to) posters, old catalogs, unearthed trinkets, early advertising promos, a bunch of "what the heck is that" crap, one-of-one's, none-of-none's, amazing project developmental work that never saw the light of day, weird articles on us, incorrect articles on us, great early Tiki resurgent era photos (we've aged!), old rubber molds... and some old Farmers. Plus some mugs, shots, bowls & decanters will be on display. Longtime TF collaborator Joe Vitale's flyin' in from Florida so shake his hand. Our newest designer Ghost is flying in from Japan so bow. As many of the artists that we can round up will be hanging out... but alas, our great old pal Sven Kirsten will be out of town so perhaps we should consider making "Sven masks" like we did back at Bamboo Ben's party in 2002! The show will be presented to you chronologically and we will have have a small compendium for all to use to walk the show. There will though, be areas of the show dedicated to not-so-chronological groupings of... Large, ongoing commission clients. Mugs that have absolutely nothing to do with Tiki. Old glaze prototypes that never made it to production. Broken mugs that broke our hearts (brace yourself for that part of the exhibit). Dedicated Shag, Disneyland, Trader Vic's, Mai Kai, Bali Hai, Island Systems, Hukilau, Beachcomber Cafe, Don the Beachcomber, Mooneyes, Viva Las Vegas section. Plus, if all goes as planned, we may have as many as 31 exclusive previews for you at the show, too... stuff rollin' out. We should have at least 20 or so though. Fun props that kind of tell the story will be strewn throughout the shelves. The very first part of the display as you walk it chronologically will be a tribute to the predecessor to Tiki Farm, the early dot com (pre huge dot bomb massive fall-out) boom biz that started it all... ebachelorpad.com Hope to see you there! ps - come back on Sunday at noon and I'll do a 1-hour walk through for anybody interested and will be happy to answer most of your questions. [ Edited by: MakeDaMug 2010-09-29 17:44 ]
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53 PM Too Cool for School, Holden!
T tikithomas08 Member San Diego CA Joined: Apr 10, 2007 Posts: 528	T tikithomas08 Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:39 PM very rad! ill try ta make it up!
A aquaorama Tiki Socialite Tropical Bixby Knolls LBC Joined: Jan 11, 2003 Posts: 621	A aquaorama Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 8:18 PM Oh my...Holden will be bringing the Mai Tais again??...Thank goodness for late night "Tommys" on Rampart.... Looking forward to the show!
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 9:43 PM Wow! What a dizzying array of Tiki Farm history on display! Lookin' like this show will be AWESOME! Wouldn't miss it... See you there!
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 9:47 PM the show of all shows.don't miss this one.you've never seen anything like this before.
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 9:52 PM On 2010-09-29 21:47, ron-tiki wrote: the show of all shows.don't miss this one.you've never seen anything like this before. before or after? (or is that Farmer Talk....? Mrs Boo and I will be checkin this out fo' sure!
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 10:31 PM I'm excited to see some of Squid's work
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 10:39 PM Man, what bad timing for me to be outta town just that weekend! I will be there in spirit. -hic-
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 11:43 PM so very cool, looking forward to the show, and thanks to Holden for letting me DJ. 8 to 9pm Dynotones 9 to 11pm this is gonna be a great night. I assume Tiki Ti is the place to be before, and after? :wink: Jeff(btd) [ Edited by: bigtikidude 2010-09-30 09:25 ]
M MauiRose Member Los Angeles Joined: Feb 28, 2009 Posts: 201	M MauiRose Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 12:38 AM So psyched for this!
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 12:47 AM Will you be serving drinks in those first year Mugs!
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 8:53 AM On 2010-09-29 23:43, bigtikidude wrote: so very cool, looking forward to the show, and thanks to Holden for letting me DJ. 7 to 9pm Dynotones 9 to 11pm this is gonna be a great night. I assume Tiki Ti is the place to be before, and after? :wink: Jeff(btd) The event starts at 8pm everybody - Jeff will likely start spinning early but the gallery won't be opening until 8pm.
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 8:54 AM On 2010-09-30 00:47, Atomic Tiki Punk wrote: Will you be serving drinks in those first year Mugs! I'm sure we had some plastic cups floating around during our first year so... YES, we will!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 9:26 AM On 2010-09-30 08:53, MakeDaMug wrote: The event starts at 8pm everybody - Jeff will likely start spinning early but the gallery won't be opening until 8pm. Whooops, sorry, How did I miss that? :o Jeff(btd)
BTH Brenda's Tiki Hut Member Sacramento Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 359	BTH Brenda's Tiki Hut Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 10:57 AM Aww, can't make it, darn high school reunion. Looks like a great night, Holden. Wish I could come.
W WooHooWahine Grand Member (8 years) Mission (Impossible) Viejo, Ca Joined: Mar 04, 2005 Posts: 3457	W WooHooWahine Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 11:17 AM WooHoo! We can't wait :)
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Thu, Sep 30, 2010 11:57 PM On 2010-09-29 23:43, bigtikidude wrote: so very cool, looking forward to the show, and thanks to Holden for letting me DJ. 8 to 9pm Dynotones 9 to 11pm this is gonna be a great night. I assume Tiki Ti is the place to be before, and after? :wink: Jeff(btd) [ Edited by: bigtikidude 2010-09-30 09:25 ] Jeff, thanks for editing your starting time now above to 8pm after my post, but as I commented that you'd be starting earlier after seeing your original post showing you said you'd be starting at 7pm... well, folks, please just show up and if the dj starts right at 8pm or whenever, it is still the La Luz de Jesus Gallery after all. Confirmed: DYNOTONES LIVE AT 9PM!!!!!!!!
A atomictonytiki Tiki Socialite Spain Joined: May 14, 2002 Posts: 1322	A atomictonytiki Posted posted on Fri, Oct 1, 2010 8:50 PM Could anybody attending this post lots of pictures please, I would so love to attend in person. But I do believe some of my designs will be in attendance.
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Sat, Oct 2, 2010 2:26 PM And this just in... Dirty Donny himself (TFarm contributing artist & event poster artist) will be headin' on down from San Francisco so be sure to shake his hand (but also be sure to wash up afterwards!).
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 4, 2010 12:35 PM packing ,packing,packing---keeping on a packing! this show is going to be a mind blower!!!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 4, 2010 12:47 PM Go Ron-tiki Go! You can DO it!
TT ted tiki Tiki Socialite minneapolis Joined: Oct 11, 2004 Posts: 199	TT ted tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 7, 2010 11:31 AM Attending a wedding in L.A. that night. Will be leaving the reception early to attend the Tiki Farm party. Coming-up with fake injury excuse as I type.
B Beachbumz Grand Member (1 year) Kihei, Maui Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 1124	B Beachbumz Posted posted on Thu, Oct 7, 2010 4:11 PM I wanna go!!! Sounds like it going to be a great party with lot's to see..... Only wish I wasn't so far away... :( Maybe a live stream from the event??? Congrats Holden and everyone that made Tiki Farm what it is for the last 10 years!!! [ Edited by: Beachbumz 2010-10-07 16:46 ]
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Fri, Oct 8, 2010 4:38 PM We'll have a FREE 12-page compendium for everybody in attendance on the opening night. There will be a strict limit of 1 per person. This sucka took A LOT of time to complete - it's our most comprehensive production overview to date... Sweet Doug Horne Exotiki cover to boot! [ Edited by: makedamug 2010-10-08 16:39 ]
QK Queen Kamehameha Member So Cal Joined: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 1413	QK Queen Kamehameha Posted posted on Fri, Oct 8, 2010 5:01 PM Wow, very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
C chrisandsarahb Member Cucamonga, CA Joined: Aug 22, 2009 Posts: 579	C chrisandsarahb Posted posted on Fri, Oct 8, 2010 7:48 PM Too cool for sauce!
E EdsGoneTiki Tiki Centralite Tucson, Arizona Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 53	E EdsGoneTiki Posted posted on Sat, Oct 9, 2010 3:42 AM Holden, This is going to be an awesome night! I'll definitely be there for this event--along with Cindy and April, of course--we wouldn't miss it! I can hardly wait to see this incredible collection! This is perfect timing for us! We're already spending this coming week in the LA area, (visiting family, Disney, the beach, etc) and now we get to cap the week off with our favorite mug maker and many of our tiki ohana. ...Yes, this is gonna be great! :) Congratulations on 10 great years Holden, see you next week!! ---Ed
C Choptop Member Joined: May 15, 2003 Posts: 154	C Choptop Posted posted on Sat, Oct 9, 2010 4:34 AM cool.... got an address for the event?
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Sat, Oct 9, 2010 7:43 AM packing,packing,packing,packing,packing..................
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Sat, Oct 9, 2010 7:17 PM On 2010-10-09 04:34, Choptop wrote: cool.... got an address for the event? La Luz de Jesus Gallery is located within the Soap Plant Wacko gift shop at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles.
E ebtiki Tiki Socialite Joined: Feb 08, 2009 Posts: 318	E ebtiki Posted posted on Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:20 PM I so wish I could make it to the show, but I'll be stuck in New York; please, everyone, have a Mai Tai for me! (Please drop me a PM if you'd be willing to pick up any mugs for me - word is TF is releasing SIX limited editions at the show!!) Eric
S SoccerTiki Grand Member (8 years) TheSoccerTikiGrotto, Island of LongBeach Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 1987	S SoccerTiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 11:46 AM Can't wait to see what Tiki Farm has in-store! (And IN STORE!!!) I think Holden has been working harder than Bamboo Ben with a nail gun in his hand!
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 2:05 PM finally!!!! i'm officially done prepping the show...displays are pre -fabbed , mugs are boxed up, labeled, and ready to go.. people you really need to see this. i was blown away by the amount and diversity of the stuff i packed up.. this show is it!!! i'm sure i will not do this again for at least 10 more years!!!! please come down and see for yourselves..
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 7:34 PM SOOOOOOOON! VERY SOOOOOOOOOON! mug-a-mug-a-MUGS GALORE!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 8:47 PM On 2010-10-11 11:46, SoccerTiki wrote: Can't wait to see what Tiki Farm has in-store! (And IN STORE!!!) I think Holden has been working harder than Bamboo Ben with a nail gun in his hand! Holden with a nail gun? Did he ever tell you the story when he ripped his pants? I gotta see this..... Saturday gonna be Arrrrrrrrsome!!
T tikithomas08 Member San Diego CA Joined: Apr 10, 2007 Posts: 528	T tikithomas08 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:55 AM way stoked for this!
D DJLee Member Joined: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 175	D DJLee Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 1:13 AM Looking forward to the event and seeing everyone! Thinking about going to either Green Leaves Vegan on Hillhurst, Umami Burger down the street or the Mexican place across from Umami at around 7... if anyone wants to meet up for dinner before the event, chime in!
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 6:08 AM Hey Lee, If we've got everything in place, I'm down for some rolled tacos at the Mexican joint across the street. Umami burgers are really amazing, but I have a tough time throwin' down $12 for a burger and no sides included. On a side bar for any yooz fellows lookin' to get a little cleaned-up before the show, Sweeney Todd's Barber shop a few doors down from La Luz is a good joint with decent ambience and a solid, old-school haircut staff. Walk-in's only and on Saturday's, they close at 3pm. Holden
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM Are you saying we need a haircut,Holden? :wink: well maybe Kinny!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:58 PM haircuts hurt. just wait til you see what happen to me recently. :o Jeff(btd)
D DJLee Member Joined: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 175	D DJLee Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 3:33 PM Holden and anyone else who might want to eat before the event - I'll for sure pop in at the gallery around 7 to see if you are good to go. Want to get some shots of the installation and get them up on the web right before the event opens! On 2010-10-12 06:08, MakeDaMug wrote: Hey Lee, If we've got everything in place, I'm down for some rolled tacos at the Mexican joint across the street. Umami burgers are really amazing, but I have a tough time throwin' down $12 for a burger and no sides included. On a side bar for any yooz fellows lookin' to get a little cleaned-up before the show, Sweeney Todd's Barber shop a few doors down from La Luz is a good joint with decent ambience and a solid, old-school haircut staff. Walk-in's only and on Saturday's, they close at 3pm. Holden
C Chippy Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Jul 24, 2010 Posts: 284	C Chippy Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:32 PM Man, after reading this thread again, I am going to see if I can call in some favors and get off work early.
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:35 PM On 2010-10-12 12:58, bigtikidude wrote: haircuts hurt. just wait til you see what happen to me recently. :o Jeff(btd) Jeff's a pretty pretty Butterfly, now! [ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2010-10-12 20:37 ]
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 9:26 PM Lance, you need new glasses my friend. Jeff(btd)
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 9:40 PM Quote:BigTikiDude Lance, you need new glasses my friend. Jeff(btd) Whattttttt! [ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2010-10-12 21:41 ]
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 9:43 AM three more days!!!! yay!!! don't miss it.
C carlosrossi Member los angeles, california Joined: Mar 02, 2010 Posts: 129	C carlosrossi Posted posted on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 1:10 PM i have to DJ later that night but I shall be there at 8pm SHARP!

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