Cl a ss ic Tro p ic a l R ec i pes - Wh a t We G ot Wro n g a n d Ot h e r Su rp ri ses In our desire to authentically recreate Tiki’s Golden Era recipes, we often overlook that ingredients and techniques have changed over the decades. While some of the changes have been positive, others have been less successful. In this spirited seminar you will learn about classic Tropical cocktails past vs. present and Pietrek will share the numerous surprises he has found in his exploration of the best Classic Tropical Cocktails.
Matt Pietrek • As an author, educator, historian, and consultant, Matt Pietrek is recognized as one of the preeminent voices on the topics of rum and Tiki cocktails. Along with co-author Carrie Smith, Matt is the author and publisher of the book, Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit. Previously he wrote and published, Minimalist Tiki: A Cocktail Wonk Look at Classic Libations and Modern Tiki Vanguard. CocktailWonk.com / RumWonk.com
Friday•Noon - 1:00pm • Sands • $50
Tro p ic a l S pa ce Age Arc h i tec t u re Th e Loo k of Pa ra d i se
Explore the fun and whimsical world of Tiki architecture as we tour Googieinspired space age Tiki buildings, exotic dingbats, and personal residences showcasing Polynesian Pop design of the 1950s and 60s. In 2011, Mike produced a book, Tiki Architecture: The Fantasy World of Polynesian Pop Culture Design. In this seminar, he will share highlights, design aesthetics, and stories of the people who made these faux Polynesian fantasies an exotic reality.
Mike Skinner • Mike Skinner lives in Denver, Colorado where he is a professional engineer, but his passion is researching and sharing Polynesian Pop culture stories. He is a Tiki Oasis veteran, having presented some of Tiki Oasis’ most fun and popular symposiums. Mike maintains the Crusoe Society facebook page and his personal Tiki bar, “The Wreck of the Kona Luanii”, was recreated from a salvaged shipwreck and serves as his home base for all his research. facebook.com/CrusoeSociety
Friday•Noon - 1:00pm • Soho 2 • $20
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