Luau Dinner and the Los Angeles Premiere of MIGHTY UKE August 7, 2010

Luau Dinner: Join us in the Egyptian Courtyard for a Royal Southern California-style Luau with live music from King Kukulele and The Friki Tikis, the Polynesian Paradise Dancers, vendors and a bountiful island-themed dinner. Menu will include, among other delights, teriyaki-glazed chicken, mandarin salad, pineapple grilled sausage bites and fresh-fruit sorbet!

Followed by a 7:30 PM screening of…
Los Angeles Premiere! MIGHTY UKE, 2010, 76 min. This unique documentary from director Tony Coleman travels the world to chronicle the amazing comeback of a musical underdog - the ukulele! Born in Hawaii in the 1880s, the ukulele had become the most popular instrument in the American home by the 1920s; later, the rise of the flashy rock n' roll guitar pushed the "uke" into nerdy obscurity. Until now! In this Internet age of Google-search-and-ye-shall-find, the trusty ukulele is making a comeback and a new generation is rediscovering the instrument.

Feature film preceded by a Tiki clip show (approx. 60 min.) compiled by Denny Moynahan.

You have three special ticket price options: Movie Program Only (valid for movie at 7:30 PM on Saturday only): General: $11; Seniors/Students: $9; Cinematheque Members: $7. Luau Dinner Only: $20. Movie Program, plus the Luau Dinner: General: $30; Senior/Student: $28; Cinematheque Member: $25.

Please see American Cinematheque website for full menu. To guarantee a dinner, order by noon on Friday, August 6.

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