2nd Annual "Fong Fest" @ Chef Shangri-La 9/14 now with raffle pics

Howdy & Aloha Folks!

Here's something ya'll been waiting for, the scoop on this years "Fong Fest" Saturday 9/14 @ the Chef! First up, this year's poster art by the fabulous Ragbag Comics...

Schedule & event info...

1:00pm The Elvis Entertainer http://www.windycityelvis.com/
2:00pm Alewife http://www.facebook.com/alewifemusic?ref=br_tf
3:00pm The Real Gone http://www.facebook.com/therealgone
4:00pm Hillbilly Idle http://www.facebook.com/HillbillyIdle
5:00pm The Heavies http://www.facebook.com/theheavies
6:00pm Amazing Heeby Jeebies http://www.facebook.com/amazingheebyjeebies
7:00pm The Dyes http://www.facebook.com/TheDyes
8:00pm Go!Tsunami http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoTsunami/108106116283
9:00pm The FUZZrites http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-FUZZr... 6820596665

...along with a Polynesian Market Place with lotsa cool vendors, Go-Go Dancers(The Janes), food & drink specials, plus more surprises as well, and all for a measley Five Bux, :o that's right folks $5.00!

Event will be held Saturday September 14th in the parking lot of the Chef (entire event will be outdoors).Gate will open at 12:00pm with a special performance by Elvis at 1:00pm, bands start at 2:00pm and run thru 10:00pm. There are couple of differences this year besides the lower ticket cost, no large canopy, tables or chairs will be provided, so we encourage everyone to bring your own pop-up and chairs. Also, Vendors will be set up along the outside parimeter of the parking lot this year instead of inside the restaurant.

The first 50 people are free w/ an automatic entry to win a $300 dining credit (rules apply). Also those who are 20 & under are free admission as well, so bring the whole family. The Dining room will operate from 12pm-10pm and will ONLY accept reservations for parties of 10 or more. All other parties will be on a first come first serve basis.

There will also be a charity raffle (with lotsa fun stuff) run by the Red Palms chapter of The Fraternal Order of Moai in conjunction with Chef Shangri-La. Raffle tix can be purchased the day of the event for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. All proceeds will go directly to the CatNap from the Heart.

http://catnapfromtheheart.org/

More exciting news to come soon! Updates also available at http://chefshangrila.com/

See ya'll at the Chef! :drink:

Mahalo,

D&C

BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

[ Edited by: BambooLodge 2013-09-09 09:50 ]

To help set the mood, here's a highlight video that our friends The Dyes recorded from last year's Fong Fest...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUL1rP_WO6k

BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

[ Edited by: BambooLodge 2013-07-30 16:29 ]

Hey folks-

We'll have both posters and T-Shirts for sale this year at FONG FEST... with the cheap cover at the door, you'll have plenty of bucks to take some cool schwag home with ya!

The poster:

The T-Shirt (front):

(back):

If y'all don't get yourselves out to the Chef... yer missing out!

--Pete

Here's the t-shirt mockup of Pete's Fantabulous artwork!

Elvis + 8 great bands, and the dance stylings of The Janes all for 5 BUX!

Stay tuned cuz we got some great photos coming of stuff donated for this year's charity raffle run by the Red Palms chapter of The Fraternal Order of Moai in conjunction with Chef Shangri-La. Raffle tix can be purchased the day of the event for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. All proceeds will go directly to the CatNap from the Heart

Like the man said "If y'all don't get yourselves out to the Chef...yer missing out!"

For your shopping pleasure, here's the list of vendors that will be at Fong Fest this year...

Wavy Gravy Vintage
Lake Tiki
Poly Golightly Vintage
Bamboo Bimbo Collectibles
Forward Back Vintage
Kymm! Bang Jewelry & Art
Funky Koin Clothing & Collectibles
Momtiki Jewelry & Clothing
Pegboard Modern/Boutiki
Dadtiki Kitchy Kuku Collectibles
BambooLodge Vintage
Bachelor Pad Magazine
Fong Fest & Band Merch Booth

BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

[ Edited by: BambooLodge 2013-09-03 15:19 ]

With Fong Fest just days away some of the raffle items are starting to arrive...

... first we have this great package containing, 1 bottle of Rum Chata, 1-16oz bag of Kona Coffee, and 2 vintage Westwood Tiki coffee cups. Perfect treat for that upcoming fall weekend for 2! Brought to you by BambooLodge.

...next item for your viewing pleasure is the rare print (#1/50) from artist Mitch O'Connell donated by Lorie Brammer Krys & Tipsy McStagger of Forward Back Vintage. It comes beautifully framed in black, but here's a close up of the print itself. Check out those Tiki Doggies & Tiki Kitties! Bow wow & Meow!!!!!

... next items coming atcha are from the wonderful world of Dave Hansen/Lake Tiki. Four very groovy hand carved masks (From left to right) Marquesan Tiki, Maori Tiki, PNG Middle Sepik Mask and Maori Tiki.

...next up is this customized A-Frame Coco Joe's Shadow Box brought to you by BambooLodge Vintage, it lights up from right under the roof and shines down on the scene!

All proceeds to benefit CatNap from the Heart! http://www.catnapfromtheheart.org

More photos of the neato keano stuff that's goina be in the big raffle coming soon...

Holy Guacamole!!! The next raffle item up is a collection of 22 (count them) misc collector glasses donated by Chef Shangrila! These normally sell for $13.50 each Total Value = $297. This is one raffle you don't want to miss out on! Hey there's 5 vintage Orchids of Hawaii mugs in that mix!

...next up is this very cool hand painted Moai on a 3' long x 8" wide board, donated (& painted) by Donna Yarocki of Momtiki Jewelry & Clothing.

All proceeds to benefit CatNap from the Heart! http://www.catnapfromtheheart.org

But wait there's more...

Next raffle item is this vintage Ui-Mai Kai His & Hers Alohawear ensemble brought to by the folks at BambooLodge Vintage. Shirt is size Large and dress is size 16...

Raffle Tickets are just $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 and all proceeds go to benefit CatNap from the Heart! http://www.catnapfromtheheart.org

:D Stay tuned for more raffle goodies coming atcha..

See ya at Fong Fest!

Our friends at Bloodshot Records https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/ have graciously donated a bunch of cool stuff to the CatNap Raffle at Fong Fest! Plus our good buddy Pete Pete Klockau (Ragbag Comics) will be taking on some of the DJ duties thru the course of the day!

Here's what's in this awesome package..

A smattering of platters that matter from the fine folks at
Chicago's Bloodshot Records!

5 choice selections on pressed pure, fresh vinyl
(complete with download card and bonus material) including:

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE- "Harlem River Blues"
Critically acclaimed album from the Americana wunderkind JTE!
Includes the track "Harlem River Blues" as heard on WXRT!

EDDIE SPAGHETTI- "The Value of Nothing"
The first solo album of all-new material from the front man for the Greatest
Rock & Roll Band in the world, THE SUPERSUCKERS!

WAYNE "THE TRAIN" HANCOCK- "Ride"
The latest album from the King of Juke Joint Swing!
"Wayne Hancock has more Hank Sr. in him than either I or Hank Williams, Jr.
He is the real deal." HANK WILLIAMS III

JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND- "Howl"
Local post-punk soul heroes brand-new smash album!
Features the tracks "Rouse Yourself" & "Security" as heard on WXRT!

FIREWATER- "International Orange"
In the exotic spirit of Fong Fest, Bloodshot's most Exotic band- FIREWATER!
"Two steps ahead of the curve,Firewater has crossed more boundaries than
an international super spy." -San Francisco Weekly

PLUS!
A collection of Bloodshot 11" x 17" glossy posters!
A pair of beer cozies!
A digital sampler!
An official Bloodshot work shirt and cap!
Whatever other sundry goodness we can find to throw in!"

Raffle Tickets are just $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 and all proceeds go to benefit CatNap from the Heart! http://www.catnapfromtheheart.org/

BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

[ Edited by: BambooLodge 2013-09-11 12:16 ]

Raffle item #9 #9 #9 #9...

...this sizzling raffle package contains a Tiki Renaissance Print of a hot smokin' Wahini in a vintage frame, a pair of table top Tiki torches, a Tiki Goblet, a naked lady swizzle, a set of 3 Kymm Bang! collectible buttons, all neatly packed in a beautiful wooden bowl! This package was put together and donated by Kymm Chavers of Kymm Bang! Jewelry & Art!

There are more raffle items that will be on display Saturday, just don't have photos and descriptions yet.

We will have a band package that will be in the raffle again this year, which will include CDs, T-shirts, Posters, Decals and other swag, we've even got some donations from bands that played last year. Also planning on having a framed poster signed by all the band members as well.

The Chef is also donating a $300 dining credit (rules apply - a maximum dining credit of $25/month for one year) as well as the complete set of their house Tiki mugs.

Only 2 days away and the weather report is calling for an absolutely Fongtabulous day http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail2/USIL0225

Raffle Tickets are just $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 and all proceeds go to benefit CatNap from the Heart! http://www.catnapfromtheheart.org/

[ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2013-09-15 12:09 ]

WoW!!!! What a rockin' time at Fong Fest this past Saturday!!!! We're still recovering!!!

Great weather, Fongtabulous bands, great people, great atmosphere!!!!! Here's an attendance re-cap from Chef Shangr-La...

On 2013-09-12 10:45, Betty @ Chef Shangri-La wrote:
I am SOOOOO PLEASED to report to y'all about FONG FEST 2013. Based on wristbands alone, we had over 1125 attendees: vendors, performers, musicians, staff, family and of course, our FONGtastic patrons. FONG FEST 2013 has been our most successful event, thus far, and more to come.

:o :o :o :o :o

Also, Coalbe & I'd like to take a moment to thank the Chef, all the vendors, friends, and performers for all their Fongtastic donations to the CatNap from the Heart raffle. There were so many items this year we had to draw winners between 3 bands, Ya'll RoCk!

We'd also like to thank everyone who participated by buying raffle tix, and hope the winners enjoy their goodies!

Here's the awesome part, because of all of you folks we were able to raise $900.00 to benefit the Kitties!!! Yay!!!!! :D

=^..^=

Thanx again,

D&C

PS: Mark those calendars NOW for the next Fong Fest-Saturday, September 13, 2014!

GLAD IT WAS A BIG SUCCESS, BAMBOO!!!

Eventually, I will have my calendar cleared and will be able to Fong along with you crazy cats!

On 2013-09-18 08:17, BambooLodge wrote:
WoW!!!! What a rockin' time at Fong Fest this past Saturday!!!! We're still recovering!!!

Great weather, Fongtabulous bands, great people, great atmosphere!!!!! Here's an attendance re-cap from Chef Shangr-La...

On 2013-09-12 10:45, Betty @ Chef Shangri-La wrote:
I am SOOOOO PLEASED to report to y'all about FONG FEST 2013. Based on wristbands alone, we had over 1125 attendees: vendors, performers, musicians, staff, family and of course, our FONGtastic patrons. FONG FEST 2013 has been our most successful event, thus far, and more to come.

:o :o :o :o :o

Also, Coalbe & I'd like to take a moment to thank the Chef, all the vendors, friends, and performers for all their Fongtastic donations to the CatNap from the Heart raffle. There were so many items this year we had to draw winners between 3 bands, Ya'll RoCk!

We'd also like to thank everyone who participated by buying raffle tix, and hope the winners enjoy their goodies!

Here's the awesome part, because of all of you folks we were able to raise $900.00 to benefit the Kitties!!! Yay!!!!! :D

=^..^=

Thanx again,

D&C

PS: Mark those calendars NOW for the next Fong Fest-Saturday, September 13, 2014!

GLAD IT WAS A BIG SUCCESS, BAMBOO!!!

Eventually, I will have my calendar cleared and will be able to Fong along with you crazy cats!

On 2013-09-18 08:17, BambooLodge wrote:
WoW!!!! What a rockin' time at Fong Fest this past Saturday!!!! We're still recovering!!!

Great weather, Fongtabulous bands, great people, great atmosphere!!!!! Here's an attendance re-cap from Chef Shangr-La...

On 2013-09-12 10:45, Betty @ Chef Shangri-La wrote:
I am SOOOOO PLEASED to report to y'all about FONG FEST 2013. Based on wristbands alone, we had over 1125 attendees: vendors, performers, musicians, staff, family and of course, our FONGtastic patrons. FONG FEST 2013 has been our most successful event, thus far, and more to come.

:o :o :o :o :o

Also, Coalbe & I'd like to take a moment to thank the Chef, all the vendors, friends, and performers for all their Fongtastic donations to the CatNap from the Heart raffle. There were so many items this year we had to draw winners between 3 bands, Ya'll RoCk!

We'd also like to thank everyone who participated by buying raffle tix, and hope the winners enjoy their goodies!

Here's the awesome part, because of all of you folks we were able to raise $900.00 to benefit the Kitties!!! Yay!!!!! :D

=^..^=

Thanx again,

D&C

PS: Mark those calendars NOW for the next Fong Fest-Saturday, September 13, 2014!

Sorry I couldn't make it this year. You guys always do things right. I already have next year's date written on the calender. Glad it was a success.