Tag Archives: Will Anders

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 →

Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Film, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Resorts, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Disney World, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Kyle Barnes, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nani Maka, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pier 66, Polynesian Resort, Ron Ferrell, rum, South Florida, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Tony, Tom Fowner, Trader Sam's, Walt Disney World, Will Anders, Wreck Bar | Leave a comment

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

Exclusive: The Hukilau’s Tiki Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

LIVE COVERAGE: Schedule, updates, news and photos The Hukilau, the East Coast’s largest and longest-running Tiki weekender, has confirmed an all-new lineup for one of its signature events during the 16th annual festivities in Fort Lauderdale in June. When the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged cocktails, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dirty Dick, Fort Lauderdale, Garret Richard, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, rum, Scotty Schuder, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Surfrajettes, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016 Day 2 photo recap: Savage Jungle Swimshow, Tiki Tower Takeover, Kickoff Party and Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Shag’s SkyLounge, After Party at Kreepy Tiki

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

Highlights and photos from the 15th annual Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The memorable second day included two special events in the 17th floor Pier Top Ballroom: The Tiki Tower Takeover featuring five top bar teams from around the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged All Day, All Static, angos, Beachbum Berry, Big Toe, Brian Miller, Captivation, Clee Sobieski, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Disasternauts, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eric October, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Funky Derelict, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, N! Satterfield, Orgeat Works, Paradise City, Paul McGee, Pier 66, plum syrup, Quiet Villagers, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Sailor Jerry, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Sunken Harbor Club, Tanduay rum, The Master Ninja, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Mondays With Miller, Tiki Tower Takeover, White Zombie, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

New giant carved Tiki added to The Mai-Kai’s outdoor garden in time for 60th anniversary

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

A new icon will great guests at today’s 60th anniversary celebration at the historic Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale. Looming 12 feet tall in the outdoor Tiki garden is Hiroa Nui, a new carving by a local artist who has spearheaded … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Barney West, Hiroa Nui, Mai-Kai, Mireille Thornton, tiki carving, Will Anders | Leave a comment

‘King Kai’ leads procession of new Tikis into The Mai-Kai

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Thanks to a dedicated group of artists and supporters, The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale has been blessed with the arrival of a new clan of Tiki carvings, most notably the 10-foot “King Kai” that now holds court in the outdoor … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Photo galleries, South Florida | Tagged Barney West, Dave Levy, Hukilau, Jeff Chouinard, King Kai, Mai-Kai, Mark Rivera, tiki carving, Tiki Kiliki, Tom Fowner, Will Anders | Leave a comment

The Hukilau updates: High Tide party, rum sponsor rundown, merchandise preview and photos!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 30 On sale now: The Hukilau 2016 merchandise by Shag, inspired by The Mai-Kai NEW Photos: First exclusive day-by-day recap 15-year tributes: Tiki Kiliki’s memories | Video: The first 14 years Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Food, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged Appleton, Barnacled Mermaid, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Blue Chair Bay, Brian Miller, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eekum Bookum, Flor De Cana, Florida Mermaid Rum, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Gubba Rum, Haitian Frolic, Hamilton rum, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, Koloa rum, Kreepy Tiki, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, MoaKai, Molokai bar, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Raiders of the Lost Tiki Culture, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Rum Barrel, Sailor Jerry, santer, Santeria Rum, Shag, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, St. John Frizell, surf, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Week in Tiki (Jan. 1-15, 2016): New Tikis to rise at The Mai-Kai, Lost Lake honored, Smuggler’s Cove book release, Tiki in South Beach, plus more!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

The new year is off to a roaring start with comprehensive coverage of the carving and planned installation of two giant Tikis at The Mai-Kai during The Hukilau. Chicago’s Lost Lake was named Cocktail Bar of the Year, while Martin … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, Rum Renaissance Festival, South Florida, The Week in Tiki | Tagged Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, Broken Shaker, cocktails, Fort Lauderdale, Fwaygo Rum, Hukilau, Imbibe, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Naked Tiki, Paul McGee, R.L. Seale's, Ralph Pagano, recipe, Robert Burr, Robert Williams, rum, Rum Minute, Smuggler's Cove, SoBeWFF, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, South Florida, The Golden Tiki, The Madeira, Tiki Caliente, tiki carving, Tiki Kiliki, Will Anders, Winter Daiquiri | 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 →