Archive for December, 2007

5 great last-minute Christmas gifts for the tiki fan

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Tiki Modern book

Tiki ModernCinematographer and author Sven Kirsten follow-up to The Book of Tiki showcases how the modernist movement adopted the primitive ethic in the late ’50s and ’60s in the fields of art, architecture, and interior design. At 336 pages, most with full color photos, this book is a must-have.

$39.99, only $26.39 at Amazon.com

Buy Tiki Modern at Amazon.com

Sippin’ Safari book

Beachbum Berry’s Sippin’ SafariBeachbum Berry’s Sippin’ Safari: In Search of the Great “Lost” Tropical Drink Recipes… and the People Behind Them packs 184 full-color pages with vintage photos and graphics, accompanied by 69 exotic cocktail recipes from the golden age of Tiki — 48 of them never before published in any form, including the classic “Zombie,” along with the history of the rum drink and how it spread from California around the world.

Buy Sippin’ Safari from Amazon.com

Tiki Daze calander

Tiki Daze calendarA group of talented, tiki-crazed artists have banded together just in time for the holidays to create Tiki Daze, a 13-month wall calendar filled with vintage tiki graphics remixed in original ways. The 12 inch by 12 inch, full-color piece sells for $12.99 plus shipping.

Buy Tiki Daze calendar

 

 

Tiki Farm Mug or Gift Certificate

Moai Munchkin mugTiki Farm makes the world’s greatest tiki mugs — the quality is phenomenal, the variety outstanding (usually about 50 designs are available at any given time), and the prices are very affordable. If you’re having a hard time deciding which style to purchase as a gift or the time is too short for shipping, Tiki Farm also offers gift certificates in increments of $25.

See Holiday specials | Buy other mugs or gift certificates at Tiki Farm

Crazed Mugs “My Mug Collection” CD

Crazed Mugs - My Mug Collection CDYes , it’s a shameless plug for the debut CD from the band I was lucky enough to join at the beginning of this year, but I was a huge fan before I became an offical “Mug.” 10 songs, including 5 originals, perfect background music for backyard luaus, rum drinking, or an escape from the everyday.

$10.00, plus shipping.

Listen to samples and buy “My Mug Collection” CD from CrazedMugs.com

Hula Hula signature mugs

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Hula Huka signature mugsThe Hula Hula Lounge in Seattle commissioned these one-of-a-kind mugs to commemorate its one year anniversary and celebrate the alive and kickin’ tiki culture in Seattle.

The classically styled Polynesian mugs were designed by renowned tiki mug sculptor Squid and come in two different interior colors — turquoise or chartreuse. One the outside of the mug is Hula Hula’s distinct logo of a lounging hula dancer.

$14.95 for the mug only, $10.95 with a drink, limited edition of 500 of each color.

The mugs can be purchased by calling Hula Hula at (206) 284-5003 or by emailing hulahula@comcast.net.

Hula Hula 1st Year Anniversary Party, Seattle, WA

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Hula Hula Anniversary PartyHula Hula Lounge is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a blowout bash December 15 starting at 8 p.m. The night will feature performances by Lushy and an appearance by lounge pop artist Shag. For one night only, Hula Hula’s one-of-a-kind tiki mugs will be available for $14.95 — drink included!

106 1st Avenue North, Seattle, Washington | (206) 284-5003

Link to Hula Hula website

Hoike 2007, Pomona, CA

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Polynesian Paradise dancersCome join the fun Saturday December 1st, 2007 @ Cal Poly Pomona as the students of APPA (Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts) and the International Touring Company, The Polynesian Paradise Dancers present to you a show of Polynesian culture that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. We have an exciting show prepared for you! So make sure to mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

Two Performances:

ACT I : “Humu” - The Fish That Wished Away His Colors
Presented by APPA (Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts)

ACT II: Original and new works by its company members
Presented by the International Touring Company, The Polynesian Paradise Dancers
With a special performance by our spectacular blindfolded fireknife performer.

Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door

For ticket information call (562) 945-2599 or email info@polynesianparadise.net

Sat. Dec. 1st, 2007 @ Cal Poly Pomona University Theatre
3801 W. Temple Ave, Building 25, Pomona, CA 91768


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