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San Diego Tiki Oasis: The Enchanted Sea – August 2-6

Event: San Diego TIKI OASIS: The Enchanted Sea
Website: tikioasis.com
Date: August 3 – 7, 2022
Location: Town and Country Resort,
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Media Contact: Lee Joseph, Reverberations Media

San Diego Tiki Oasis: The Enchanted Sea postcard

UPDATE!
SCHEDULE – ENTERTAINMENT – SYMPOSIUMS
ALL ARE UPDATED AND ON THE WEBSITE!

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Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the world. Enjoy five nights and four days of live music, pool lounging, fashion shows, swanky suites, sunset dinners, disc jockeys, art exhibits, educational seminars, busting Tiki Marketplace, tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists, and so much more!

Tiki Oasis: The Enchanted Sea Ticket Info Delux Wednesday-Sunday and Standard Thursday – Sunday tickets are available now. Note that our art exhibit and Tiki Marketplace are FREE and open to the public; symposiums and Wednesday and Sunday Night tickets are available ala carte! See the event website for more information.

This years theme: Tiki Oasis celebrates The Enchanted Sea!

Tiki Oasis: The Enchanted Sea seminars include: The History of Swimwear; Our Own Paradise – the History of Black-Owned American Resorts; Sea is for Cocktail: Navigating the Murky Waters of Nautical Libations; Beach Bohemians of the 20th Century – The History of Beachcomber Style; The Legend Returns: Don the Beachcomber; The Chinese Connection; The Marriage of Tiki and Surfing – Unlocking the courtship through sport, music, and media; The Secret Life of Vincent Price; The Evolution of Surfing Movie Music 1958-1972; Dances from the Caribbean Islands – Merengue, Cha Cha, Salsa, and many others!

Entertainment: Disco Iskander Bellydance Troup, Magician Rob Zabrecky, Infernal Order of the Black Flame, Hollywood Film Noirchestra, Jason Hanna and The Swingin’ Bananas, The New Les Baxter Orchestra, Tikitronic, The Charades, Tikiyaki Orchestra, I Belli Di Waikiki, L´Exotighost, Shorty’s Swingin Coconuts, Pearl Harbour Country, SeaBase, Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas, Messer Chups, Man or Astroman?, The Black Widows, Sir Bald Diddley. Mohama Saz

Art Show, Marketplace, Pooch Parade, Mx Tiki Oasis Contest, Costume Contests, Beauty BouTIKI, and more!
Media photos and interview opportunities are available on request. 

Tiki Oasis happens at Town and Country Resort. Family-owned since its inception as a 40-room roadside lodge in 1953, Town and Country, Mission Valley’s first hotel, underwent significant expansions in 1968 and 1969. In honor of Town and Country’s history and mid-century roots, the hotel completed a 70 million-dollar renovation in 2020 and has been re-imagined into a modern retreat, unlike any other hotel in San Diego!

Tiki Oasis is an All-Inclusive Event
Now in its’ 23rd year, our event prides itself on being all-inclusive; everyone is welcome to join the fun! At Tiki Oasis, we make a concerted effort to ensure all our attendees feel valued, safe, and free to be their most authentic selves. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect, as reflected in Tiki Oasis’ Diversity & Inclusion Council, LGBTiki Meet-Up, and Melanted Tiki Meetup.

The Core Values of Tiki Oasis

  • Tiki Oasis is a family-run small business. Our core values are a reflection of who we are.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; we empower marginalized groups and encourage social justice through dialogue and action.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes education and the sharing of ideas and knowledge; we believe in the historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern-day values.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes sustainable practices with a deep commitment to conservation and positive choices that support the health of our planet.

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Tiki Oasis goes Virtual August 14-16 2020


Tiki Oasis Goes Bananas… oh we mean, VIRTUAL!

Tiki Oasis goes Virtual! We are excited to announce a full virtual weekender! Throughout the weekend you can enjoy our Tiki Oasis TV program including meet-ups, seminars, live entertainment, a HUGE Virtual Marketplace, and more, more, more! 

FULL SCHEDULE, LINKS, and DETAILS at www.tikioasis.com

FRIDAY 8/14:4pm – 5pm – Seminar: ‘Disney Goes Tiki’ with David “Dr. Skipper” Marley. Proceeds benefit Walt Disney Family Museum ($15 Tickets on Sale!)

6pm – 8pm – Virtual Marketplace Cocktail Hour, get to know the artists, makers, and traders of Tiki Oasis hosted by Audrey Moorehead {free event}

8pm – 10pm – Ape ‘Supersonic’ record release party, hosted by APE. NEW music, film clips, Tiki carving, and mug raffle hosted by exotica band APE! Listen in to hear about Ape’s first-ever vinyl record. {FREE event}

SATURDAY 8/15:10am – 11:30am– Shopping in Pajamas: Virtual Marketplace! This free event includes livestream interactions, artist meet-ups, and an overall unique shopping experience with the makers, creators, and traders that make Tiki Oasis such a unique experience! 

1pm – 2pm – Seminar: ‘Rum & Reàl Exotic Cocktail Challenge’ hosted by Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell. This is Ian’s first time at Tiki Oasis, join Ian and a bevy of top mixologists from around the globe! ($25 TICKETS ON SALE!)

2pm – 3pm – 11th Annual Tiki Oasis Art show LIVE on Instagram hosted by artist BigToe. Take a ‘walk’ through the exhibit, purchase art, and meet some of the featured artists! {FREE event}

4pm – Aloha Caftan Society – Zoom Party! Dress up for the Aloha Fashion Stroll!!! Show off your own fashion style! {FREE event}

6pm – 10pm – Tiki Oasis TV Main Showcase!! Featuring friends, family, and fans of Tiki Oasis. Enjoy music, mixologists, and special guest appearances!! {FREE event}

10pm – 1am – Late night “Room Parties” including DJ’s, dancers, and other mischief from around the globe hosted by Barron Scott Levkoff of Midwayville & If ‘N’ Wendy! {FREE event}

SUNDAY 8/16:10am -11:30am – Shopping in Pajamas: Virtual Marketplace! This free event includes livestream interactions, artist meet-ups, and an overall unique shopping experience with the makers, creators, and traders that make Tiki Oasis such a unique experience! 

11:30 – 1pm – Panel discussion: ‘Sensual Paradise – Deconstructing the Romanticization of the Alluring Island Maiden’ {FREE event}. “Tip Jar” to benefit Heiva San Diego.

2pm – 4pm – The Velvet Gazette Virtual Release Party We saved the best for last, tune-in to keep the fun going. Zoom Party with live music, live Burlesque, etc. hosted by Editor-in-Chief Susana Andrea, {FREE event}

FULL SCHEDULE, LINKS and DETAILS at: www.tikioasis.com


11th Annual Tiki Oasis Pop-Up Artshow~
curated by Baby Doe ~
Displayed at: Paradise Point Resort, San Diego*
Thurs 8/13 –  Sunday 8/16 –  10am-3pm
* Note that no gathering or events allowed, this is a socially distanced art exhibit.
Tiki Oasis Art Show Virtual Reception hosted by BigToe
LIVE on Tiki Oasis Instagram!!
Sat 8/15 2pm2020 Artists:
Anthony Carpenter
BigToe Art
Candy
Craig Robb
Daisy Church
Danielle Mann
Dawn Frasier Sophista-tiki
Devon Devereaux
Diane Bombshelter
Eddy Crosby
Eric October
Harry Decker
James Owens
Jason Straughan “The Boozy Doodler”
Justin Peterson
Ken Pleasant
Ken Ruzic
Kymm Bang
Lori Herbst
Megan Besmirched
Mike Carnevale
Mike Maas
Mookie Sato
Norm Daniels
Odd Rodney
Rarabird Laura Harper
Robert Jimenez
Sandra Fremgen
Tiki King
Tiki tOny
Susana Andrea, Vestige
Wendy Cevola
Zachary Friedberg
Tiki Oasis Virtual Semiar: Rum & Reàl Exotic Cocktail Challenge
Sat 8/15 1pm, $25 (BUY TIX)
Hosted by Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell


Join us for this Rum & Reàl challenge featuring some of the world’s most exotic bartenders as they show off their skills in this fast-paced tropical cocktail challenge! Watch these mixologists whip up their rum masterpieces in only 3 minutes. They will share their rum of choice, the fresh fruit flavor and 3 other ingredients as they create a drink exclusively for Tiki Oasis. Expect to be entertained and inspired! 
Sponsored byReàl Cocktail Ingredients

Ian A.V. Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador has conducted masterclasses and seminars, sipped cocktails and judged competitions on no less than 7 continents around the world! His passion for rum and cocktails is infectious and in 2007 he not only created the world’s first international Rum festival (The UK RumFest). Ian is also currently the rum & cocktail specialist on television’s channel 4 (UK) entertainment show, “Sunday Brunch”, where he is regularly seen by millions of viewers educating celebrity guests on various rums and rum cocktails. But even more remarkable, he is the Spirited Awards 7-time final four nominee and 2018 winner of the International Brand Ambassador of the year at the prestigious Spirited Awards part of The Tales of the Cocktail.
Tiki Oasis Virtual Seminar: Disney Goes Tiki
Fri 8/14 4pm, $15 (BUY TIX)
Hosted by David “Dr Skipper” Marley


Dr. Skipper is back with new adventures. This time he will talk about the artists and inspirations behind the creation of Disneyland’s Adventureland and the Enchanted Tiki Room. From the imaginations of Disney artists such as Rolly Crump and Harper Goff to the first gallery exhibition of tiki art in the United States, the inspiration came from many sources. Marley will also share wild cast member stories about The Enchanted Tiki Room from his book More Skippers Stories: True Tales From Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise. Proceeds benefit the Walt Disney Family Museum.

David “Dr. Skipper” Marley is a former Jungle Cruise Skipper and has taught history at California State University, Fullerton. His books, Skipper Stories: True Tales from Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise, and its sequel, More Skipper Stories, is the first oral history of a Disneyland attraction. A former stand up comic, Marley is the creator and producer of the popular Jungle Cruise based stand up comedy show The Skipper Show.


Tiki Oasis Velvet Gazette Virtual Party Schedule:Sun 8/15, FREE event
Velvet Gazette newspaper is inspired by vintage aesthetics and culture and brought to life through the perspective of women from every continent. Join Editor-in-Chief Susana Andrea for this special release party Sunday Aug 16th at 2pm PDT!

Schedule of events:
2:00 Welcome with Susana Andrea, Editor-in-Chief
2:05 LIVE MUSIC: Ukulena
2:10 Cover girl chat with Jasmin of Vintage Vandalizm
2:15 West Coast Tiki article chat with Megan Myschief
2:20 Stacy’s home tiki bar cocktails at home with Dottie Deville: The Velvet Swizzle
2:25 LIVE MUSIC: The Surfrajettes
2:30 Vilma’s dating tips chat with Miriam
2:35 article chat with Daria Tarasova
2:40 miniature LA show and tell with CC Devere
2:45 Paper Dolls art chat with Susie Dahl
2:50 LIVE MUSIC: Coco Lamarr
2:55 Record hop with Claire RetroGirl
3:00 Tiki Oasis takeover at Parade Point chat with Miss Tiki Oasis 2019, Phoenix Ablaze
3:05 Article chat with Genie Emerald
3:10 Poetry with Sabrina Minks
3:15 LIVE MUSIC: Ukulena
3:20 Millinery chat with Mikaila Von Merr
3:25 PRIZE: Best dressed contest with Nathaly Aguilera, Director of Diversity at TVG
3:30 LIVE PERFORMANCE: Burlesque with Miss Tosh
3:35 PRIZE: Tiki Trivia with Miss Tiki Oasis 2018 Ruby Champagne
3:40 LIVE MUSIC: Kitten on the Keys, San Francisco
3:45 Fashion chat with Psycho Apparel Tokyo, Japan
3:50 Tel Aviv convention winner chat with Dafna Bar-el
3:55 PRIZE: 5 min dance party and contest with Miss Tiki Oasis 2015 Ruby Joule
4:00 End
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