Prepare for your national pride to swell when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, super charges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud, celebration of mid-century futurism ala vintage Kodachome slides and retro road trip adventure discoveries.

With keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm and sharp eye for oddball detail, Charles launches us into the super spellbinding stratosphere of out-of-this world suburban style, extreme architecture, car culture, tourist traps, theme parks, and space age other relics – then and now.

Sit back and enjoy the fabulous flight as we time travel to Charles’ fun-filled, action packed, crazy kaleidoscope of peppy pop culture – all in glorious Kodachrome COLOR … Your imagination will be inspired and your spirit will soar !!! …

Festive dress is encouraged … but not expected!

Be prepared for your Southern California pride to SWELL when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix super charges the classic living room slide show into laugh-out-loud extravaganza of mid-century Southern California landmarks legends, and lore celebrating Bellflower’s 60^th birthday.

In addition to his “best of guide” to Bellflower area attractions Charles shows and tells the stories and glories of SoCal’s space age suburbia, classic car culture, plus the first fast food, shopping centers, drive-ins, the early days of Knott’s, Marineland, and Disneyland and much more.

Don’t miss this fun-filled, action packed, tribute all in glorious COLOR! Your imagination will be inspired and your spirit will soar !!! …

MEET & GREET Charles after the show. Cake will be served!
Festive dress is encouraged but not expected!

Be prepared for your national pride to swell when the Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, supercharges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud celebration of spectacular mid-century car culture, space age style, and much, much more.

Don’t miss this fun-filled, action packed, extravaganza of great American pop culture all in glorious COLOR !!!

Note: this event is under the umbrella of Tiki Oasis event … and requires both an admission ticket to Tiki Oasis … and an addition ticket to the slide show

Ambassador of Americana super charges the classic living room slide show into laugh-out-loud celebration of 1950s & 60s Americana.

With his unbridled enthusiasm, keen expertise and eagle eye for oddball detail, Charles presents two shows filled with legendary car culture, space age suburbia, drive-ins, iconic theme parks, fun fashions, parties, parades, and much, much more … all in glorious Kodachrome COLOR! … your imagination will be inspired and your space age spirit will soar!

Join Ambassador of Americana Charles Phoenix for a live comedy performance celebrating the original Magic Kingdom in the 1950s and 60s. With his spectacular collection of “found” mid-century era Kodachrome slides, unbridled enthusiasm, and keen eye for detail, Charles takes you to the quintessential theme park when it was new.

Experience the early days of Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland. See long-gone attractions, including the Phantom Boats, Flying Saucers, Indian Village, Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches, PeopleMover, Carousel of Progress, and more.

See the original Tomorrowland when it was promoted as “The World of 1986,” and as well as the new Tomorrowland in 1967. Charles also shares the flaming backstory of the Monorail, reveals there was more than one TWA Rocket to the Moon, and takes you inside Monsanto’s legendary House of the Future.

In addition to all the Disneyland delights, tour Freedomland USA— New York City’s ill-fated Disneyland-wannabe theme park, plus over-the-top Disneyland area themed-motels, and more.

Your imagination will be inspired and your spirit will soar!

Festive dress is encouraged … but not expected!