GET TIX NOW: LONG BEACH, CA
Presented by Inretrospect on Retro Row … Be prepared for your local pride to SWELL when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, sweeps us away on a time travel slide show adventure exploring Long Beach’s classic and kitschy landmarks and lore then and now.
With his gracious sense of humor, unbridled enthusiasm, and keen eye for oddball detail, Charles reveals his guide to undiscovered and iconic local landmarks, and the very best of his found vintage slides taken in Long Beach in the 50s and 60s.
Experience the Pike Amusements, local oddities, legendary attractions, Art Deco and mid-century mod architecture, vintage neon signs, classic mom and pop businesses, nifty neighborhoods, the glory of googie, story of Miss Universe, and much more all in glorious Kodachrome color!
Festive Dress is HIGHLY encouraged but not expected !!!
This performance is two-acts with an intermission
Show begins at 11am ends at 1pm
AFTERSHOW CAKE & PUNCH PARTY
Meet Charles across the street at INRETROSPECT following the performance … and enjoy cake form the Charles Phoenix Test Kitchen creations then shop til you drop on Retro Row, the greatest vintage shopping street on earth !!! …
NOTE: PLEASE do allow extra time for street parking !!! …
GET TIX NOW: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
5-4-3-2-1 … BLAST-OFF !!! … Presented by OKLAHOMA MODERNISM WEEKEND
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 his 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!
First Christian Church
3700 N Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
GET TIX NOW: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
– CHARLES’ RETRO HAWAII SLIDE SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
– LIVE HAWAIIAN BAND & HULA DANCING GIRLS
– MAI TAIS will be served (first ones on us)
– DESSERT ERUPTION – all-u-can eat erupting P.U.D.cano (Volcano shaped PINEAPPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE)
A Mai Tai and lei greeting awaits you as you enter Don the Beachcomber’s exotic “Hidden Village” swaying alongside hula girls dancing to a live Hawaiian Hapa-Haole band playing genuine authentic Island tunes.
All this and more before Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, takes “Tiki Hut Theater” stage for his Retro Hawaiian slide show of colorful vintage Kodachrome slides, taken by tourists “dream vacationing” in Hawaii in the 50s & 60s.
Following the spirited performance, a dessert eruption will happen … P.U.D.Cano, a volcano shaped Pineapple Upside Down Cake, will spew pineapple topping and Maraschino cherries right before your very eyes !!! …
Be prepared for your aloha spirit to soar !!! …
Festive Island style attire is highly encouraged !!! …
FREE on site parking …
Arrive early and enjoy a delicious dinner at Don’s and or an exotic drink or two in the bar !!! …
GET TIX NOW: PORTLAND, OR
Presented by TIKI KON … Prepare for your tiki pride to swell when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, super charges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud, “dream vacation” to Hawaii ala vintage Kodachome slides, taken by tourists in the 50s & 60s.
With keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm and sharp eye for oddball detail, Charles lands us into the super spellbinding stratosphere of vintage island style, fun fashions, exotic architecture, tiki transportation, tourist traps and more.
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!
GET TIX NOW: SOLVANG, CA
1636 Copenhagen Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
Be ready to consume Charles’ new wine – perfect for personal slide show viewing !!! …
Click here to purchase bottles.
www.sortthisoutcellars.com
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