Aloha OA Part 1 - Oceanic Arts VIP Night and Proclamation Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting!

On this episode we take you to Oceanic Arts in Whittier, California for the VIP preview to their retirement and farewell festivities. In this episode, Bob Van Oosting and Leroy Schmaltz, owners and founders, receive a proclamation from the City of Whittier and a ribbon cutting into retirement from the Chamber of Commerce!
View their month long farewell festivities here:
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Bob and Leroy are largely considered the Godfathers of Tiki, having built, created artwork and/or designs, or provided materials for almost every Polynesian or Tiki themed bar, restaurant, hotel, apartment, amusement park and more in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. They body of work and impact on the American landscape is beyond measure and their 65 years of services is legendary. In November 2021, after 6 decades of business, Bob and Leroy announced their retirement and this is the first event of a month long celebration of their contributions and ultimate ride into the proverbial sunset!
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[@kathleenwessels9992]

Thank you so much for your efforts in sharing this! My father was an Artist and passed 5 years ago.. seeing Bob and Leroy Recognized my the community and the Tiki Community is just wonderful.. what a great experience before Leroy passed..

[@primokimo]

Thanks for the video. So touching and our eyes were sweaty with respect. Damn those guys are good.

[@polynesianpop]

Thanks for watching! Seriously, those guys deserve all the accolades. They were such a huge part of the American landscape.

[@josephwatts2904]

Wish I could’ve seen this place😩. But I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Much happiness to Bob and Leroy in their retirement. Also good to see a Justin Scarred sighting, I know he loved them and the place as well. Thanks for taking us there virtually as well.

[@polynesianpop]

Thanks for watching. I’m in the middle of editing the vlog consisting of the ensuing closing festivities in the weeks that followed. Will post that soon!

[@grindinghaute5601]

all the feels right now. 😭

[@polynesianpop]

I know right?! Big ups to Bob and Leroy!

[@dlovisuals]

This was such a fun event to document! Great video brotha!

[@polynesianpop]

Thanks bro! I’ll be editing the party events together for another video soon. This was just the VIP night!

[@joynd]

Sadness! I just got into tiki (as far as collecting and decorating my own space) and no longer live in LA but was planning on going here then next time I came into town!

[@polynesianpop]

Total bummer that it's gone. There's no other place like it on earth!

[@nickmorton8998]

Sorry I missed these events, but glad we got to catch up at The Desert Oasis Room! 🏜 🏝

[@polynesianpop]

It was great seeing you as always!