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December 1976
January 1977 - Mireille - Tahitian Dancer and became wife of original owner Bob Thornton in 1971. She was named the choreographer in 1962, and still serves that role today. This is on stage with the Grandmother Dance costume.
Mai-Kai 10 year veterans. Bob Thornton and Kern Mattie Sr., up front. Tommy Eng is the chef on the left. He was brought from Don the Beachcomber's in Chicago along with Andy Tonata, the Head Maitre D' in the black jacket on the right, Mariano Licudine on his left. Angel Vega, in the red jacket in the center is still there to this day.
February 1977 - Pat in Bankok
Meat in the Chinese ovens
March 1977 - Tuai
Cocktails of the Mai-Kai
April 1977 - Karen
May 1977 - Dancer Andree on stage
June 1977 - Marla
Pu-Pus
July 1977 - Dancer Kainoa
Back bar with Head Mixologist Mariano Licudine and Sepharino
August 1977 - Ginger
September 1977 - Carol
Founding crew Andy, Tommy and Mariano.
October 1977 - Hisako
Mystery Girl
November 1977 - Susan
Gift Shop
December 1977 - Diane
