Tag Archives: Angie Pontani

The Hukilau 2018 symposiums to include Disney Imagineer, Tiki on TV

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 8, 2018 Polynesian Pop has always been deeply ingrained in American culture, from Tiki’s mid-century heyday through today. This symbiotic relationship will be explored in colorful detail during special symposiums at The Hukilau, the 17th annual Tiki weekender … Continue reading →

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The Hukilau 2018 tickets on sale now: More bands, more bars, more Tiki!

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 8, 2018 The Hukilau gave its loyal fans a New Year’s treat by announcing an expanded lineup for the East Coast’s largest Tiki-themed event, giving its regular “villagers” early access and discounts on tickets. The general public can … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged allspice liqueur, Angie Pontani, Angostura, Ayme Harrison, Bahia Cabana, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Black Flamingos, Bob Thornton, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Czarna Wolgastar, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dave Levy, Death or Glory, Demerara rum, Dirty Dick, Don The Beachcomber, Donella Vitale, Eekum Bookum, El Dorado rum, falernum, Flask and Cannon, Fort Lauderdale, Foundation Tiki Bar, Frankie’s Tiki Room, Garret Richard, Gold Dust Lounge, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Ian Burrell, Joe Vitale, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, LuXotica Lounge, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martian Denny Orchestra, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica Quartet, Mutiny on the Bounty, Nu Lounge Bar, Nu Nui Nui, O.F.T.D., Pagan Idol, Paul McFadyen, Pier 66, Plantation Rum, Polynesian Islander Revue, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Richard Oneslager, rum, Rum Island Pool Party, Rum Trader, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Swanky, The Exotics, The Intoxicators, The Madeira, The Royal Pacifics, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Trailer Happiness, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

LIVE COVERAGE: Recap, news, photos and video UPDATED The Hukilau: June 7-11, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and The Mai-Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Buy tickets now. * TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and Group | Twitter | Instagram … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Blue Hawaii, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dead Rocks, Dirty Dick, DJ James Brown's Sweat, DJ Lounge Laura Taylor, Elvis, Flask and Cannon, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Fort Lauderdale, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Mermers, Miami Dade Reef Guard Association, Mike Skinner, Molokai bar, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Room, Ron Ferrell, Rum Island Pool Party, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Sip 'n Dip, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Stolen Idols, surf, Surfrajettes, Swanky, The Hula Girls, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tom Fowner, UnderTow, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

Tiki Kiliki: 15 years of The Hukilau, 15 years of memories

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

In honor of the 15th anniversary of The Hukilau, we asked Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White to share her remembrances from her 15 years as co-founder, co-producer and organizer. Starting in 2002 in Atlanta and moving to Fort Lauderdale the next … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Beachbum Berry, Hukilau, Kevin Kidney, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, Mai-Kai, Mireille Thornton, Robert Drasnin, Shag, Sven Kirsten, Sweet Hollywaiians, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Wayne Coombs | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016: Entertainment, music and symposiums announced, full website launches

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Tuesday, Jan. 19 After 15 years of planning the East Coast’s premiere Tiki weekender, Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White knows a thing or two about giving her guests, affectionately known as “villagers,” what they want. For the 15th anniversary of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, Brian Miller, cocktails, Disasternauts, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jeff Chouinard, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Quiet Villagers, rum, Rum and the Cult of Tiki, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, St. John Frizell, surf, Swanky, The Intoxicators, tiki carving, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | 1 Comment

Following ‘magical’ 2014, Tiki Kiliki has big plans for The Hukilau in 2015 and beyond

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Hurricane Hayward

After coming precariously close to saying aloha and goodbye to The Hukilau, the long-running Tiki event she has organized since 2002, Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White is sure glad things turned out differently. “For me, it was the best event in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, 2015, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Bahia Cabana, Bahia Mar, Bamboo Ben, Basement Kahuna, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Dave Levy, Derek Yaniger, Disasternauts, Ernest Hemingway, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Grinder Nova, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Jeff Chouinard, Jetsetter, Kern Mattei, King Kukulele, Latitude 29, Left Arm of Buddha, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, mermaids, Mike Jones, Molokai bar, Mookie Sato, Nani Maka, Pablus, Paul Roe, Philip Greene, Pia Dahlquist, Plastic Paradise, Polynesian Islander Revue, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Smokin' Menehunes, South Florida, Steve Yamada, Straw Hat Barmen, surf, Surf Soul Tiki, Sweet Hollywaiians, The Intoxicators, Tiki, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Vintage Roadside, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | 1 Comment

The Hukilau says ‘Aloha’ but not goodbye, adds more entertainment to lineup for June 11-15 event

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 13 In Hawaii, aloha can mean both hello and goodbye. For the annual Polynesian Pop gathering that returns to Fort Lauderdale in less than two weeks for its 13th annual celebration, both definitions are particularly apropos. The Hukilau: … Continue reading →