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It's not too late to head down to Miami this weekend for Jeff "Beachbum" Berry and many other top industry VIPs at Miami Rum Congress. And taste a few rums. The Atomic Grog has the scoop ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/02/05/miami-rum-congress-is-in-session-first-annual-event-lines-up-top-industry-experts/

Also, remember to check our continually updated events guide for the entire Tiki world ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

The Miami Rum Congress story has been updated with photos and coverage from all three days of the event.

Meanwhile, we've posted our next in-depth event preview:

Inuhele celebrates Atlanta’s meteoric rise as Tiki destination

Now, in just its second year, the Tiki weekender known as Inuhele has greatly expanded to include three days of bar-hopping, panels, vendors, bands, demos and more geared to the area’s burgeoning scene.
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/02/13/event-preview-inuhele-celebrates-atlantas-meteoric-rise-as-tiki-destination/

The Inuhele post is updated with some social media coverage, and we just posted a brand new story on Miami Rum Congress ...

Photos: VIPs, connoisseurs of fine spirits flock to first Miami Rum Congress

The inaugural Miami Rum Congress was an unqualified success, a star-studded gathering of rum industry experts that sold out the cozy and picturesque Shane Center in Miami Beach.

Hosted by Federico Hernandez of The Rum Lab and global rum ambassador Ian Burrell, the event spotlighted many of the world’s top boutique brands while presenting serious discussion of today’s hottest industry issues.

Photo gallery and event recap:
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/02/21/photos-vips-connoisseurs-of-fine-spirits-flock-to-first-miami-rum-congress/

New from The Atomic Grog: A full preview of this weekend's events at The Mai-Kai, plus newly published photos and video of The Surfrajettes at The Hukilau 2017 ...

100 days to The Hukilau Party featuring The Surfrajettes (Saturday) and Retro Rekindled community gathering (Sunday) in The Molokai lounge.

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/03/01/100-days-to-the-hukilau-weekend-events-at-the-mai-kai-to-feature-the-surfrajettes-preview-party/

Find out how an unassuming chef beat out Miami's top mixologists in the South Beach Wine & Food Festival's tropical bartending competition ...

Check out our review of the Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown and all the drinks, plus exclusive photos and history ... https://wp.me/p1xHjT-4DV

Who says social media and the Internet have killed off the printed word? We take a look at three new Tiki recipe books and a quarterly magazine that are proving otherwise ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/03/17/new-cocktail-books-magazine-prove-tiki-underground-is-alive-and-thriving/

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Hamo posted on Mon, Mar 18, 2019 10:15 PM

Great post there, Hurricane; thanks.

Event season is heating up! Check The Tiki Times event calendar for all the upcoming gatherings ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

We also have a full preview of the first Arizona Tiki Oasis ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/04/10/event-spotlight-arizona-tiki-oasis-brings-polynesian-pop-party-to-the-desert/

Tickets to the Tiki Tower Takeover at The Hukilau 2019, featuring eight top female bartenders from across the country, are sold out. But there's still one way to snag a pass. Check out our blog for a preview, plus complete event history, new photos from last year, a bonus recipe, plus more.

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/04/28/the-hukilau-2019-tiki-tower-takeover-cocktail-party-sold-out-preview-photos-and-complete-history/

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to its roots after 10 years

After taking a detour to Fort Lauderdale in 2018, the Rum Renaissance Festival is back in Miami-Dade County for its 11th annual "celebration of cane spirits in the new world" at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club today and tomorrow. Check out the full preview on the blog ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/05/17/miami-rum-renaissance-festival-returns-to-its-roots-after-10-years/

And don't forget the updated event listings for the rest of the year ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Are you ready for the summer season? Check out our continually updated list of all the major happenings: The Hukilau, Dallas Tiki Week, Ohana: Luau At The Lake, Tiki Kon, Tiki Oasis, The Hula Hop, Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park, Makahiki: A Night of Tiki, plus lots more!

Also, take a look back at the photos and video from the first five months of the year.

The Tiki Times ... http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Just three days until the start of The Hukilau!

Get all the latest news on tickets, passes and the new app, plus check the schedule on the blog ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/06/02/the-hukilau-2019-latest-news-and-updates-tickets-and-passes-charity-auction-a-new-app-plus-more/

Like the daily thunderstorms that didn't seem to dampen anybody's spirits, The Hukilau careened through Fort Lauderdale last week for its 18th annual Tiki weekender with an exhaustive schedule of events. Here's a quick look back at all the fun via social media posts ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/06/15/the-hukilau-2019-rewind-photos-and-video-from-social-media/

Check out our newly updated events calendar, starting with today's Tiki Night at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Make your plans for the Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Tiki Oasis, Hi-Tide Summer Holiday, plus lots more!

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Joy Spence, the master blender of Appleton Estate in Jamaica, will lead an exclusive tasting of her acclaimed rums at The Mai-Kai tonight. The sold-out event is the first-ever official appearance at the historic Fort Lauderdale restaurant by the pioneering Spence, the first woman to hold the position of master blender in the spirits industry.

Learn more about Appleton, Joy Spence, and her rums in this preview on the blog ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/08/14/appleton-master-blender-joy-spence-to-host-rare-rum-tasting-at-the-mai-kai/

Meanwhile, check The Tiki Times for our constantly updated events calendar ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

The summer may be winding down, but there are always great Tiki, rum and surf music events around the globe. Check out our continually updated list of all the major happenings ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

The Tiki Times is updated with October events happening across the globe, from Florida to California to London.

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Aloha!

The Hukilau is headed to London for a takeover of the legendary Trader Vic's! Sample classic Tiki cocktails and take master classes from six of the world's best bars and rum experts, including Laki Kane, Trailer Happiness, Dirty Dick and The Mai-Kai, plus Ian Burrell and Jeff "Beachbum" Berry.

Full info at https://www.thehukilau.com and https://tradervicslondon.com

Tiki zombies will feast at The Mai-Kai's Hulaween 2019: Luau of the Living Dead on Oct. 25

The Mai-Kai's annual Hulaween, one of the annual highlights of South Florida's Halloween party season, will feature a festive feast for the living and dead on Friday, Oct. 25. The 11th annual bash is titled "Luau of the Living Dead," a theme befitting the historic Polynesian restaurant that will celebrate its 63rd anniversary at year's end.

A full event preview, plus a recap of 2018 including photos of all the frightening fun, is now up on the blog:
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/10/18/tiki-zombies-will-feast-at-the-mai-kais-hulaween-2019-luau-of-the-living-dead-on-oct-25/

Also, the Tiki Times is updated with new fall events including Tiki Day at Disneyland, Bali Hai's 65th Anniversary Party, and Smuggler's Cove's 10th Anniversary Party.

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

As 2019 winds to a close, more special events are being added that celebrate Tiki bars and culture ...

Check out our continually updated list of all the major happenings. Also, take a look back at photos and video from the year's top events ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Coming soon: Full 2020 preview

Check out The Atomic Grog's preview of both Sippin' Santa and Miracle holiday pop-ups, including the Sippin' Santa menu and details on the locations ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/11/29/another-holiday-miracle-beachbum-berrys-sippin-santa-locations-double-expand-to-florida/

SPECIAL EVENT: South Florida guitarist Skinny Jimmy Stingray will be joined by The Atomic Grog's Hurricane Hayward for a lively discussion about his winding road from punk to instrumental surf at a special Retro Rekindled monthly community gathering at The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Dec. 15. Jimmy’s band will also play a set of classic tunes.

Full event preview on The Atomic Grog ... http://bit.ly/2qrbBj2

The Year in Tiki 2019: A look back at all the top events

Check out photos and video plus links and coverage of last year's top happenings around the globe, including Miami Rum Congress, Inuhele in Atlanta, Arizona Tiki Oasis, Tiki Caliente in Palm Springs, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Tiki Kon in Portland, the Surf Guitar 101 Convention in California, Tiki Oasis in San Diego, the Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park, plus many more!

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2020/01/02/the-year-in-tiki-2019-recap-all-the-top-events-with-photos-and-video/

The Tiki Times: Preview the full 2020 events calendar

Announcing The Atomic Grog's annual calendar for all the major events across the world of Tiki culture. This list also includes rum events, plus modernism, surf and rockabilly music, Disney and other happenings of interest to the Tiki community. Check back for updates throughout the year.

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2020/01/02/the-tiki-times-preview-the-full-2020-events-calendar/

UPDATE: The Hukilau returns to historic hotel for 19th annual Tiki weekender June 3-7, 2020

Rooms at the B Ocean Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach are filling up fast following the late December announcement that The Hukilau would be returning to the former Yankee Clipper property for its 19th annual Tiki weekender in June. Check out our update, including details on the history of the famous hotel ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2019/12/22/the-wait-is-over-the-hukilau-2020-dates-and-host-hotel-to-be-revealed/

We're now updating the main Tiki Times page with all new events ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

Don't miss Miami Rum Congress on Feb. 7-8

Here's the latest update on The Hukilau, including news on the headlining bands ...

Headlining bands will include The Surfrajettes, Eddie Angel, The Hi-Risers, and Los Freneticos

Passes and tickets for The Hukilau 2020 in Fort Lauderdale are selling briskly after last week's announcement of the full entertainment lineup for the 19th annual Tiki weekender June 3-7 at the B Ocean Resort and The Mai-Kai. Check out our latest blog featuring the full list of bands, symposium presenters, guest pop-up bars and more ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2020/02/10/the-surfrajettes-members-of-los-straitjackets-to-headline-the-hukilau-2020/

We're sorry to see events canceled and postponed, but we're trying to keep up with all the changes due to coronavirus ...

Find out which events have changed and which are going on as scheduled.

Check back often for updates ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/the-week-in-tiki/

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