Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 8:00pm

The Makaha Sons with Hawaii’s legends & Japan’s best! Produced by U’ilani Japan, Inc.

Starring the Makaha Sons, and featuring: Nina Keali’iwahamana, Marlene Aai, Beverly Noa. Showcasing Hokulani & Larry De Rego and the internationally acclaimed Halau Hula ‘o Hokulani.

Special appearances by Danny Akaka Trio, Clarence Kiyoshi Hirakawa Ukulele Troupe, Kyoko Kubokawa, Hula Halau Ka Hula O Hawaii and falsetto extraordinaire, George Matsushita & Island King.

Master of Ceremonies: Harry B. Soria, Jr., Hawaiian radio icon.

Carnegie Hall • Isaac Stern Auditorium • 57th & 7th Avenue

For tickets, call Carnegiecharge at 212-247-7800 or visit carnegiehall.org to order online.

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It’s official — Hukilau 2008 will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, June 12-15. The annual gathering of tiki fans has grown more elaborate and entertaining each year, and the 2008 event promises once again not to disappoint.

The full schedule of vendors, speakers, and events have now been posted on the newly launched Hukilau website: www.thehukilau.com

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To celebrate the release of a 3 DVD and 1 CD set on the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room and Tropical Serenade, The Magic Makers are holding “Enchanted Tiki Room: A Gathering of the Legends,” an event featuring appearances by Kevin Kidney, Wally Boag, Jeff Burke, Bob Gurr, Charles Boyer, and David Bird.

Band “The Agents of Voodoo” will play, and there will be door prizes, raffles for Tiki Room-inspired art, and tropical snacks and drinks.

Tickets are $30 each.

March 31st, 2007 • 1:00 pm • Holiday Inn
1240 South Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA 92802 | map

More information | Thanks Brian!

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Tiki Oasis will be the August 16-19 weekend at the Hanalei Hotel in San Diego!

The original Tiki weekender! This August 16-19 join us in San Diego for the seventh Tiki Oasis! Experience top Exotica and Surf bands, the best DJs in the country spinning vintage vinyl, vendors selling unique Tiki trinkets and idols, relax poolside or dance the night away at the Hanelei Hotel! Come and enjoy three nights and three days of fun in the sun!

Kick off the weekend on Thursday with a pre-party at the historic Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. Spend Friday at the Hanalei Tiki lagoon and pool and in the evening join the party by the pool with a full night of live entertainment. Go Go Go all day and all night Saturday at the Hanalei hotel with special daytime activities and all night dance party. Chill out on Saturday & Sunday shopping in our poolside bazaar featuring over forty vendors or join in on one of our educational Experts Symposiums featuring mixologist Beachbum Berry, author Sven Kirsten, and others! Tiki Oasis has so much to offer… explore our website and learn about what’s happening at this year’s event!

Online booking is now open at www.tikioasis.com.

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Featuring dancers & tropical music, tiki carving demonstrations, tiki artisans, vintage art & tropical clothing.

March 4, 2007 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

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Steven Espaniola will be conducting an `ukulele workshop on Sunday, Feb. 18th @ Island Bazaar in Huntington Beach, CA. The workshop will cover various Hawaiian rhythms and strumming techniques and is open to all levels. If you live in Orange County, don’t miss this opportunity as seating is limited.

For pre-registration contact Shirley: 714-843-9350
Info: hoomaka @ gmail.com

Sun, February 18 | 12:30-2:30pm | Cost: $25

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After a several month hiatus LUSHY is getting back into action, and will be performing 2 sets at Seattle’s newest bar in Tiki-kitsch, Hula Hula, adjacent to Tini Bigs, in the space that used to occupy Watertown and The Romper Room. Come partake in the exotic, bossa-pop sounds of LUSHY, whilst lounging below lit blowfish, bamboo, and fish floats, embibing a tropical drink and nibbling Polynesian pupus.

Hula Hula 106 1st Ave. North Seattle (1st Ave. N, just off Denny)
Wednesday, February 7th. 9.30pm. No cover.

Thanks Otto!

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