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New Pictures of La Mariana in Honolulu

February 12, 2016February 10, 2016 Humuhumu

Robin and codman strike again, this time at La Mariana, the last standing classic tiki bar in Honolulu. Robin added five new photos, and codman added … Continue reading New Pictures of La Mariana in Honolulu

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Hundreds of New Pictures of the Bishop Museum in Hawai’i

February 10, 2016February 6, 2016 Humuhumu

Critiki member Robin added three gorgeous photos of tikis at the Bishop Museum in Hawai’i, and that was in my queue to tell you about with a … Continue reading Hundreds of New Pictures of the Bishop Museum in Hawai’i

Hawaii, History, Tiki8 Comments

Critiki News Readers Share Memories of the Waikikian

August 31, 2010August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

A July 2006 Critiki News post about a postcard I’d found from the Waikikian Hotel has something special happening in the comments section. Every few months (including … Continue reading Critiki News Readers Share Memories of the Waikikian

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Ozzie & Harriet’s Fancy Luau with Harry Owens

August 27, 2010August 16, 2015 Humuhumu

Oh dear… I haven’t spent much time watching Ozzie & Harriet, but based on this 1957 clip I’d say they sure earned that reputation for corniness. If ever there was a party that needed its punch spiked, it’s this weirdly … Continue reading Ozzie & Harriet’s Fancy Luau with Harry Owens

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The Diamond Head Game

July 23, 2008August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

Posted by RandomManA I have never, ever heard of this. The Diamond Head Game, with your host, Bob Eubanks! In his ’70s best! This was submitted by Bora Boris, who does remember it, and says it was pretty much all … Continue reading The Diamond Head Game

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This Week at Arkiva Tropika

November 11, 2006August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

A weekly review of my favorite among the many items Mimi Payne has posted to her Arkiva Tropika website in the past seven days: This is … Continue reading This Week at Arkiva Tropika

Hawaii, History, Tiki3 Comments

Scooby Doo: A Tiki Scare Is No Fair

October 1, 2006August 18, 2015 Humuhumu

In my post earlier this summer about a totally groovy, early-’70s Hanna-Barbera-themed party I went to, I mentioned a “Scooby Doo, Where Are You?” episode where the gang goes on a Hawaiian vacation; the episode had generated some discussion on … Continue reading Scooby Doo: A Tiki Scare Is No Fair

Hawaii, History, Las Vegas, News, Tiki7 Comments

Last Remnants of Don the Beachcomber in Waikiki Sent to Dumpster

September 28, 2006August 18, 2015 Humuhumu

A tragic and shocking development in Waikiki: these two moai posts, which are the last reminders of Don the Beachcomber’s glorious presence at the International Market … Continue reading Last Remnants of Don the Beachcomber in Waikiki Sent to Dumpster

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La Mariana Up for Sale

September 7, 2006August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

Annette Nahinu, owner of Honolulu’s La Mariana Sailing Club, is looking to sell. La Mariana is a longtime institution, the last of the true old-style tiki … Continue reading La Mariana Up for Sale

Hawaii, History, Tiki21 Comments

Postcard from the Waikikian Hotel

July 28, 2006August 19, 2015 Humuhumu

I recently found this postcard from the Waikikian Hotel in Waikiki; it was one of the most dramatic examples of modern Polynesian architecture, designed by Pete … Continue reading Postcard from the Waikikian Hotel

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