ZuCkErPaLoOzA 2008 !!!!
(The 12th one)
Saturday, July 26, 2008 11am-?????
ZuCkErPaLoOza History: ZuCkErPaLoOza really started out around 1992, the summer after I purchased my home in Denville. It's origins were as a housewarming party, then called the "1st Annual Clambake". The following years were "Annual Clambakes" (also known around then as "Zuckerfests"). By the third of fourth year, it was formally going by the name "ZuCkErPaLoOzA", which was a take-off on Perry Farrell's "Lollapalooza" festival (which, at the time, was a revolutionary new idea for the ultimate alternative band festival). All these years later, everyone's jumped on the bandwagon and have entitled their parties [Insert-your-name-here]- Paluza! So some of the glitter of the name has worn off a little, but the party remains a feast for your senses!
Year Off? Why?: ZuCkErPaLoOza remains an every other year thing now, since the annual event got pretty stale. I need to be in the proper mood mentally and financially to do this. My friends were more apt to blow it off if it was annual. By doing this every two years, it seems to be the right frequency. But this is an "ON" year, so buckle up! It's happening.
ZuCkErPaLoOzA DiArY!: Click Here for a daily look into the ZuCkErPaLoOzA ProjeKct. Click Here for some choice ZuCkErPaLoOzA '06 Pics.!
MUSIC: Jeff Rabin will, once again, be the musical director. He will be performing all your favorite rock hits from 3 til 10PM, with his band, 'Todd's Porch" and an unusual collection of other special guests. Don't miss the traditional open Dead-style Jam around 6:00PM (we've got lots of bass players, need more guitarists!!!) The band will be playing from the uphill neighbors' driveway. And for those of you hanging out into the wee hours, don't forget the "Late Night Unnecessary Acoustic Band" will be performing in the Chez Z Basement Lounge, with guests, from Midnight to Whenever. Click here to see the ZP 06 Setlist.
CHILDREN & CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT: I'm trying hard to accommodate children with some sort of kid's zone. But not having toddlers myself, I need all the help I can get with that. Please feel free to bring stuff that kids might like, such as coloring books, arts & crafts, wading pools, fun foods, etc. But I ask that you do NOT bring stuff that will be an unusual cleanup annoyance, like face painting, glitter, or stuff that will get tracked into the house, wiped off on furniture, things of that nature. Diaper Changing Room will be in the Computer Room. PARENTAL WARNING: My home is NOT at all childproof, nor is the cooking area. So please be on top of the little ones at all times. Kids are welcome during the day, but ya might not want them around for the late-night ugliness. PETS: My home/property is not particularly pet-proof either.
RAIN OR SHINE: The 20’ x 20’ Party Canopy will be
deployed, as well as two 10'x10' pop-up canopies over the band in the neighbor's
driveway. Two additional Pop-Up canopies will be
deployed on the deck and in the driveway, as well as various huge tarps. Between that and the rest of the
house.....There will be a
party! Don't be a slave to the
weather.
INVITEES: This invitation is mainly for
my friends, their
immediate family, significant other(s), mistresses, parents, the person who
just so happens to be in their car that day. Just remember that this is still a private
party.....not open to the world (if you are some random internet surfer
who stumbled on this page, piss off!!)!
SUGGESTION: Try to coordinate amongst yourselves w/respect to
arrival times, so you don't stand there alone all day (It's a long day-this
thing covers lots of hours).
RSVP:
Please
RSVP by July 22 or so.
Inaccurate Headcount=Wa$ted Ca$h!
FOOD: A general “Cook-Your-Own” BBQ (usually Burgers/Dogs/Chicken/Sausage) will be served for the duration (or till it runs out), as usual. A distinct dinner will be served at 7pm (or thereabouts), and will remain served till it runs out. (Most likely featuring large meatfest objects such as Pig Roast/Pork/Chickens/Turkeys/Top Rounds..or maybe even a whole side of beef! ) I'll provide the main courses. Please bring: finger foods, desserts, appetizers, salads (tall, thin plastic containers work better in the salad bar), snacks, or whatever else you think will "go". If it needs to stay hot, please bring in rectangular pans that fit my steamtables. Tupperware/Utensils: Please remember your empty containers & utensils, which might end up in the Garage Sink…Be forewarned: EDDIE usually has no recollection of who's container is who's...and since he can always find a use for Tupperware, you'll never see it again..
A Note on Party Timing: The grill-your-own food is out by 11am, but in reality, people actually start arriving around 1pm. Also, don't be fooled by the 5pm-7pm "Changing of the guard" timeslot when the party seems to die for a while as the daytime family oriented crowd leaves, and the evening hardcore partier crowd arrives. The food is generally served till about 10pm, but by 11pm, it's pretty much all wrapped up. In actuality, food is continuously served from Friday evening to Sunday evening, to cover all setup and breakdown crew needs. There are no foodservice breaks here. Ever. You already knew that.
HYDRAULICS: I'll have one 1/4 keg of
beer only (Probably Yuengling?),
some canned backup beer, and a
variety of sodas/juices, and a bottomless jug of ice water. You’d be wise
to bring your own BEER, ICE & COOLERS as backup! I'll have coolerspace provisions for your warm beers
too. The Interior Bar will be open, but
you’re on your own for anything special, and ya
may have to hunt for mixers.
Coffee/Tea
if somebody feels like making it. The well
marked "Hydraulic Alley"
is where you should dump your cooler (The Side of the house).
SMOKING:
My
house *IS A NON CIGARETTE SMOKING RESIDENCE*. Please smoke OUTSIDE and use the butt
containers. Please remind others to do
the same! Thanks.
BRING: Sleeping bags, lawn chairs, favorite
mugs/drinks, kid support equipment, good appetite, $$ for the tip-jar, etc....
DO NOT BRING:
Fireworks, Firearms, Weapons, Other Random Incendiary Devices, Glitter,
Silly-String, Play-Dough, or generally anything that will leave deep gouges,
marks or
stains on my furniture, walls, countertops, flesh or landscape. Do not bring people who: DWI, Fight, get
annoyingly drunk, hate me the other 364 days of the year, piss off my
neighbors, who unknowingly emit foul odors from improper hygiene, or otherwise
divert my energies unnecessarily with the need for adult babysitting....
ACCOMODATIONS (aka "ED & BREAKFAST"): All available floor and bedspace is available to those who stay! Quarters may be tight, but if you don't mind, I don't mind. The late night jam session and the early morning cleanup might not make for the most restful night of sleep, but I'd rather you stay that DWI. Camping Permitted, however, there's not one square inch of level property here.
As you can imagine, ZuCkErPaLoOzA is a mammoth effort. I can't do it alone. I'd love at least one or more people around later in the day Friday for tent deploying/wiring/lighting, rigging and heavy lifting.....and "all hands on deck" for the Sunday Cleanup (The Sunday Cleanup being typically the toughest one to find people for, and this year's biggest worry). . Of course I appreciate some help during the party too, but that is the least of my worries, because everyone's pretty cool about lending assistance. Dishwashing at any time is always greatly appreciated. Trust me on this though: If I ever find myself alone for the Sunday Cleanup, it's really over!
ZuCkErPaLoOzA
CREDITS: Click
Here
PARKING: Always a Nightmare!! *PLEASE* CARPOOL! Please respect the neighbor's property when you park. Please, no littering.
DRUNKEN DRIVING: "ZERO DWI Tolerance" rule will be in effect. Got it!? There will simply be no impaired driving from my residence. I will go to rather heavy, friendship-terminating extremes to prevent DWI, because it just ain't happening from here. Ever. I hope I'm making myself absolutely crystal clear. Thanks for your understanding.
DIRECTIONS: Click Here Hey, Do me a favor. Print it off NOW, and spare me the phone call in the middle of the party, OK. That really does irk the shit out of me. I have my hands full. Thanks.
APOLOGIES IN ADVANCE: Bad idea to come to ZuCkErPaLoOzA expecting a great deal of "face time" with Eddie. Catering/Foodservice/Party organization is in itself, a form of performance. It's non-stop hard work, and by choice, I set the bar very high with this event. If I was a rock star and I invited you to my concert, you wouldn't think of speaking with me during the show. Similar Situation. My reward is that I know I've created magical time and space for 110people, albeit temporarily. It feels good to accomplish such a massive undertaking, and I ride high on the adrenaline buzz for weeks. I do it because "I can!". Yes, I'd love to chat with you for more than 30 seconds, and I really do try to have a few minutes with everyone... but reality is...ZP is just a bad day for that. Rather than focus on whatever psychobabble you can pull out of me that day, I'd rather you just enjoy the event itself. You already know what I've been up to..just look around! Let's hook up & catch up during Catering off-season (November-May) when I'm twiddling my thumbs with boredom. Also apologies are necessary to the people I inevitably bump into or bounce off of with my sweaty, disgusting body as I'm whizzing past, intent on some chore.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, General psychobabble, gimme a ring! Gratefully,
Eddie!
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Updated Last on 07/24/2008