Post #750364 by Hurricane Hayward on Sat, Sep 5, 2015 12:09 PM

So much news to report in August, it took some time to update ...

The Week in Tiki (Aug. 10-23, 2015): Tiki Oasis soars to new heights, plus D23 thrills Disney fans, The Hukilau 2016, more summer news and events

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2015/09/02/the-week-in-tiki-aug-10-23-2015-tiki-oasis-soars-to-new-heights-plus-d23-thrills-disney-fans-the-hukilau-2016-more-summer-news-and-events/

August was a cavalcade of Tiki news and events, with thousands gathering in California for Tiki Oasis in San Diego. We have a full report, including a gallery of official photos ...

Meanwhile, Disney fans flocked to Anaheim for the D23 Expo. There's some cool news for Tikiphiles, including an upcoming animated movie starring a Polynesian princess and a new Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant ...

We also have recaps of the Tahitian Terrace Diamond Luau at Disneyland and the Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Hawaii. Event previews include the Southern Surf StompFest, Ohana: Luau by the Sea, Mod-Palm Springs, Tiki Mondays With Miller, and the Rum Renaissance Caribbean Cruise ...

There's also more news on The Hukilau welcoming Shag for its 15th anniversary bash in June, including a collectible Rum Barrel mug in honor of The Mai-Kai. Plus there's info on new Tiki bars in Las Vegas (open now) and Toronto (coming soon) ...

Our regular features spotlight artist Christine Benjamin; the new album from Tikiyaki Orchestra; the historic Tonga Hut in Los Angeles; and Internet radio site Luxuria Music ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2015/09/02/the-week-in-tiki-aug-10-23-2015-tiki-oasis-soars-to-new-heights-plus-d23-thrills-disney-fans-the-hukilau-2016-more-summer-news-and-events/#artist

And last but not least, the rum of the week (Koloa Dark) is featured in Kahuna Kevin’s Escape Pod cocktail ...