{"id":681,"date":"2011-06-29T06:18:18","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T13:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/?p=681"},"modified":"2013-03-29T08:49:59","modified_gmt":"2013-03-29T15:49:59","slug":"swanky-presents-mai-kai-history-mystery-and-adventure-symposium-at-tiki-oasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/2011\/06\/29\/swanky-presents-mai-kai-history-mystery-and-adventure-symposium-at-tiki-oasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Swanky presents: “Mai-Kai – History, Mystery and Adventure” Symposium at Tiki Oasis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mai-Kai:<\/a>I have been a huge fan of the Mai-Kai <\/a>since I saw it for the first time when organizing Hukilau<\/a> 2003. Since then I have collected all the mugs, stories, postcards and memories I can.<\/p>\n

I have interviewed the founders of this legendary place, along with the varied people who have worked there as performers, servers, mixologists and owners. And I have heard the many tales of those who took their first drink there and patronized it for decades.<\/p>\n

For Tiki Oasis 2011, I am bringing the story of this great place to everyone. You’ll find out how the Mystery Drink was invented,\u00c2\u00a0and who was the first legendary\u00c2\u00a0girl auditioned for the job. Learn how the Thornton brothers used the best parts of Don the Beachcomber’s and added to it to make the grandest Tiki Palace in existence. See amazing images and never before seen vintage video and get the chance to receive the Mystery Ceremony\u00c2\u00a0done by former Mai-Kai performer Marina!<\/p>\n

Get your tickets via the Tiki Oasis <\/a>website and join me for a fantastic trip through 60 years of Tiki history!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I have been a huge fan of the Mai-Kai since I saw it for the first time when organizing Hukilau 2003. 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