Tiki Parties

[Mr Vim]

Well I've decided to throw a Tiki Party in all its glory, and I thought we might like to discuss the finer points of Tiki on this thread. Plus it might give me some ideas. If anyone has some pictures to share that would be great as well.

Oh, our party is going to be in Juneau Alaska, a bit ironic, it will have the appropriate decorations, and even a giant Tiki statue that lights up and talks (if anyone has experience designing this sort of thing, I would love to hear from you for tips)

Discuss!

 

[Katzenjammer]

Music sets the mood! My first suggestion would be for an appropriate soundtrack: Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Les Baxter, and maybe Yma Sumac if you want to shake up your guests a bit. If you don't have the records, check out an internet radio station like Pandora...there's a lot of that stuff floating around in the ether.

 

[Mr Vim]

Good suggestion Katz, I am also looking into the Ultra Lounge records.

I have a whole collection of Perez Prado

 

[jamespowers]

Some walls decorated with scene setters ought to make a decent visage. http://www.partywedding.com/Page.as...w-View-&category=Hawaiian-Luau-Party-Supplies
They also have pieces that will do whole walls in bamboo and such. If you look around at party stores, you can find all kinds of such things for reasonable prices.

 

[Mr Vim]

I'm actually thinking of doing dynamic lighting to create the mood mostly.
We're hoping to have the party at a ballroom to increase the amount of people, and I'm trying to work with some charities so we can donate... its all up in the air, and I'm waiting to see what will come down.

 

[Talbot]

There is a blog called xtabaysworld. Good source for inspiration.

Talbot

 

[Lincsong]

Oh geez, there's a guy down in San Diego and he's got all the great tiki culture. I forgot the name of the place, but he's got a website. Let me look through some old business cards.

 

[Talbot]

Try

http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/index.php

 

[Foofoogal]

It would be so much fun to attend a Tiki party.
Hope you send pixs when you have it.

 

[Mr Vim]

That's the plan.

 

[Foofoogal]

I have sold quite a bit of Tiki stuff over the years and looking forward to them then.

 

[Adcurium]

Well I've decided to throw a Tiki Party in all its glory, and I thought we might like to discuss the finer points of Tiki on this thread. Plus it might give me some ideas. If anyone has some pictures to share that would be great as well.

Oh, our party is going to be in Juneau Alaska, a bit ironic, it will have the appropriate decorations, and even a giant Tiki statue that lights up and talks (if anyone has experience designing this sort of thing, I would love to hear from you for tips)

Discuss!

Great idea! I had a great collection of tiki before I was married. Alas, I am now in possession of only one idol cocktail glass.

Please keep us up to date regarding what decorations you've found, what you're planning, etc.

 

[Mr Vim]

Well, my grand designs are already meeting the barriers of the unimaginative mind.

My hope was to hold a party at a local ballroom and drum up money for charity and to also save the local salsa dancing group by giving them a venue to dance the night away.

But everyone I talk to ask me "why Tiki?"
And I say why not! Because its awesome, because its the right style for salsa (one of many), because nothing else comes close to being as fun.

And people just look at me blankly. I can't stand it.

 

[Foofoogal]

Tell them it is a Hawaiian Luau. Then surprise them. lol

 

[Solid Citizen]

TIKI

FL Ohana

HIGHLY suggest a visit to Tiki Central @:

http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/

Mahalo Solid Citizen

 

[Foofoogal]

http://www.swtimes.com/business/article_bee8c444-770b-11df-bf59-001cc4c03286.html

A tiki bar and games also will be part of B2B festivities at the course's 18th hole.

we like Tiki in Ft. Smith.

 

[HepKitty]

if I could afford the plane ticket I'd come and help out w/ food. I posted some recipes that I made recently, they're on page 6 I think. not necessarily tiki-ish but a few might work for you (might I personally recommend the shrimp rumaki)

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=19047

 

[Mr Vim]

So, now it looks like the Tiki Party in Juneau may be moving forward, I've made progress at least.

Here's hoping.

 

[Adcurium]

Vim:

So, what are your plans? What have you decided? Tell us where you are in the planning!

Andrew

 

[Touchofevil]

I would suggest taking a look at Konakai.com. It is a very extensive site covering all things tiki with links to music, decor, food/recipes, history, clothing, and more. Good luck!