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The famous Kahiki Supper Club has been gone for 25 years. A lot of young folks have never even heard of the Kahiki. To the older folks it seems like yesterday.
The famous Kahiki Supper Club has been gone for 25 years. A lot of young folks have never even heard of the Kahiki. To the older folks it seems like yesterday they were enjoying the tropical atmosphere, the Polynesian music, and a Smoking Eruption, while the sound of a giant gong echoes in the distance.
Join authors Jeff Chenault, and Doug Motz on a historical and educational adventure called The Golden Age of Tiki in Ohio. This presentation will shed light on Ohio’s glorious Tiki past and also present an update on the people who are keeping the Tiki spirit alive! Learn about The Tropics in Dayton, the Kon Tiki restaurants of Cincinnati and Cleveland, and of course, the famous Kahiki Supper Club. Doug even has some new info on the lost recipes of Sandro Conti! This 60-minute visual feast is not to be missed! We will have a short Q&A after the presentation and Kahiki books will be available. Join us won’t you!
Jeff Chenault and Doug Motz are two of the co-authors of Kahiki Supper Club: A Polynesian Supper Club in Columbus and the Kahiki Scrapbook. Jeff is the Author of Ohio Tiki to which Doug wrote the forward. Doug Motz is the co-author of Lost Restaurants of Columbus and the Lost Restaurants of Columbus and Central Ohio. Jeff is a frequent contributor to Exotica Magazine and a renowned expert and sought after speaker and DJ on exotica music. Doug is a local historian and continues to give history tours for Experience Columbus, Hotel LeVeque, Leadership Columbus, and the Columbus Young Professionals Club.
Our Main Library is located in downtown Lancaster. This location features a large meeting room, as well as a board room and study room. Our children's area has an Early Literacy Center, perfect for preschool-aged children.
