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Witco Founder William Westenhaver Has Passed Away

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Humuhumu

William Westenhaver, the creator of Witco, passed away on December 14, 2016. Witco literally changed the face of tiki with his avant garde carving style. His rough, … Continue reading Witco Founder William Westenhaver Has Passed Away

People, Resources, Tiki4 Comments

Lake Tiki: Meet Milwaukee Tiki Carver Dave Hansen

February 2, 2016February 1, 2016 Humuhumu

One of the more beautiful things to come out of the tiki renaissance of the last couple decades is the re-emergence of tiki carving as an … Continue reading Lake Tiki: Meet Milwaukee Tiki Carver Dave Hansen

Art, People, Shopping, Tiki3 Comments

Tiki Wrapping Paper by Sophista-tiki

November 27, 2015November 28, 2015 Humuhumu

Need the perfect tiki wrapping paper to go with that perfect tiki gift you’ve found? How about some tiki Christmas cards? Sophista-tiki (a.k.a. Dawn Frasier) has … Continue reading Tiki Wrapping Paper by Sophista-tiki

Drinks, History, People, Perfect Tiki Bar, Tiki18 Comments

The Best Tiki Drink Recipe Books: A Review of the Works of Jeff Beachbum Berry (So Far)

September 2, 2015September 4, 2015 Humuhumu

My symposium for people who work in the bar industry, “Tiki: A Story for Bartenders,” is not a how-to of tropical drinkmaking. On the contrary, I … Continue reading The Best Tiki Drink Recipe Books: A Review of the Works of Jeff Beachbum Berry (So Far)

History, People, Tiki7 Comments

Viva Kate!

October 20, 2010August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

It’s been a hard month. Tiki-Kate was sick for a long time, but she was so darned tough that we couldn’t help but be optimistic that … Continue reading Viva Kate!

People, Tiki6 Comments

Aloha Oe, Tiki-Kate

September 22, 2010 Humuhumu

I lost my Ooga-Mooga better half today. Tiki-Kate passed away around noon. I got to see her, hold her, tell her I love her this past Saturday. I have much to say about Kate, but right this moment, I’m too wrecked. But I am going to put on my brightest aloha wear, because she told me that’s what she wanted. Mahalo nui loa for everything, my darling Kate. Continue reading Aloha Oe, Tiki-Kate

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Hey La, Hey La, My Gecko’s Back

August 29, 2010August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

In 2002, the artist Gecko was so excited about having recently joined the Tiki Central community that he offered to create a limited edition Tangaroa wall … Continue reading Hey La, Hey La, My Gecko’s Back

Hawaii, History, People, Tiki1 Comment

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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Velvet Glass Has Something for Everyone

August 16, 2010August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

I last mentioned Velvet Glass on Critiki News in 2006, when they first started selling their stunning mosaics online. In the intervening four years, their pieces have … Continue reading Velvet Glass Has Something for Everyone

Events, Los Angeles, People, San Francisco, Tiki2 Comments

Benefits for Don the Beachcomber Bar Manager Marie King

May 9, 2010August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

Marie King, much-beloved bar manager at Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach, and a very dear friend to many in the tiki community, was injured badly … Continue reading Benefits for Don the Beachcomber Bar Manager Marie King

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