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June 23rd, 2009 posted by: JoNell at 12:06 PM The annual wackfest, an insanely good party with terrific music, by the way, known as Spammy Jammy is ON for the evening of June 27 at Little Bar in the village of Goodland on Marco Island. In short, visitors and Islanders dress up in pajamas and honor sculptures made from last year's hurricane food supply of Spam. Can you say...Spamapple in the shape of a pineapple, or Spamela Anderson in the shape of, well, you know. But to more eloquently explain the raison d'etre of this bacchanal, I turn to the immortal words of head Spammer himself, Little Bar owner Ray Bozicnik...It has been scientifically proven that it is necessary to avoid the destructive forces of nature through more than just physical means. After much research and study, our panel of highly trained experts has determined that more than atmospheric conditions preclude the voracious appetites of Hurricanes. The phenomenon is similar to the volcanic islands of Hawaii with the Goddess of Fire, Pele. It is Pele's sister Goddess, Laka Ulaulekeaha La'ama'ama'a, the most spirited Goddess of tree, sea and knee shaking that is the Goddess of Hurricanes. How do Goodlanders honor the Atlantic Basin Hurricane Goddess? Why with the Spammy Jammy of course. Dressed in their favorite pajama formal wear, every June travelers from near and far congregate at Little Bar Restaurant bearing gifts aplenty of delicious cuisine, inspired art, and cunning architecture crafted from the unmistakable pink delicacy, Spam. Area restaurants send their finest creations for our professional division, while celebrity judges put their best Spam knowledge to the test while choosing the finest entry’s to be set before the Goddess’s feet in hopes of appeasing her. It is our duty to appease and amuse the Goddess. Communities on the barrier islands of Collier County, nay the entire West coast of Florida, depend on our ability to humor Laka La'ama'ama'a. If she is pleased, she will spare us ruinous damage, and allow us to continue to enjoy the bountiful blessings that these islands afford us. Please join us Saturday June 27th, 2009 from 6pm to 1am for this year’s Spammy Jammy at the Little Bar Restaurant in Goodland. Entertainment provided by talented musicians Merrill from 6pm-9pm and The Raiford Starke Band from 9pm-1am. Judging begins at 8:30 pm, results read around 11pm-between heats of the Toilet Paper Races. Be sure to call for reservations if you want a table for dinner - 239-394-5663. |
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