"Texas Tiki Roundup"

This was my first year to attend this annual party celebrating everything to do with Polynesian Pop Culture... with a heavy emphasis on the word "celebrating".  The good food, good music, and good people were the perfect recipe for a great time!  Check out this YouTube video from a previous year and you will get the idea .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHJcbn2g94

All photos courtesy of Brian aka "Limbo Lizard"

Dusk settles on the Enchanted Lagoon...

John Frum Cargo Cult plays Quiet Village,... as Formikahini renders exotic bird calls.  https://www.facebook.com/JohnFrumCargoCult

The surf-rockin' Del Vipers  http://www.myspace.com/thedelvipers

Ukulele Duo, "MonsterJones" and Kathy Murray

       

Upstairs, in the 'Tiki Room'

Later, many switch to bathing attire and enjoy the salt water pool and hot tub.

Oceanic Art at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

“What I am looking for in ancient culture is to understand how and why this type of aesthetic arose, one that is completely mystical and at the same time religious, sensual yet human…there is such emotion in it . . .” - Igor Mitoraj


Mitoraj, a contemporary artist, is inspired by the emotional power of ancient Greek sculpture. Primitive art has the same effect on me and Mitoraj's quote accurately conveys my feelings.  These carvings are a few of my favorites from the San Antonio Museum of Art.