What's going on here?
This is the fourth consecutive year that a small group of friends in the Binghamton area have
initiated and managed the "Meet Me In Mikeritaville" event. This is the third time "MMIM" will be presented at Casey's Restaurant & Bar, 1123 Front St., in Binghamton, NY.
Why is this happening?
Each year "MMIM" strives to raise awareness for a worthwhile charity that may be overlooked by other events and fund raising efforts in the area. "MMIM" has raised awareness and funds for IAVA (Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America), The Broome County Humane Society, Wounded Warrior Project, and others. This year, the event is presented on behalf of S.T.A.R. (Southern Tier Animal Rescue Network).
What does S.T.A.R. do?
S.T.A.R. doesn't have a high profile in the Triple Cities/Broome County
area, but it is a valuable resource in the effort to control the feral
cat population of the area surrounding the confluence of the Susquehanna
and Chenango rivers. S/T.A.R. is an all volunteer group of caring people who spend much of their free time catching feral cats, having them neutered by local Veterinarians, and returning them to their familiar locations
How does that help?
By neutering feral cats, it greatly reduces the population through a humane and natural process. By limiting the cats' ability to procreate in the wild, the population is reduced in a gradual and humane manner. The fewer feral cats, the less of a problem they are to homeowners and other animals existing in their natural habitats.How does "MMIM-IV" work?
"Meet Me In Mikeritaville-IV" is a musical event. This year, there will be two musical acts performing for attendees. Both of the acts are family friendly, and play a type of music enjoyed by the young, the older, and everyone in between. There will be raffle basket tickets being sold and a Chinese Auction of the baskets will be on-going all evening. There is a 50 inch, flat-screen, "smart TV" being raffled, as well as multiple 50/50 Raffles, throughout the event. Delicious food and a wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are being sold by Casey's. There is something for everyone.
What kind of music is at "MMIM-IV"?
The music being performed at "MMIM-IV" is a style known as Trop Rock. Think of it as beach music, island vacation music, or even coastal country. To give a clearer idea of what the music is like, think Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown, Kenny Chesney, and the like. In fact, both "MMIM-IV" acts will be playing familiar songs from each of those artists, as well as their own original music.
Where does the name "Meet Me In Mikeritaville" come from?
Excellent question! There's the possibility of a long answer to that, but to respect the reader's time and for convenience sake, here's the short one: The event started out as a tongue-in-cheek celebration paralleling an event in Fruita, CO, named "Mike The Headless Chicken Day". June 3rd and 4th 2016, mark the 18th annual MTHCD in Fruita. Since the group of folks who present MMIM" in Binghamton are Trop Rock music lovers, they named the event in honor of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. Ergo "Mikeritaville", touching on both Miracle Mike the inspirational chicken, and their favorite kind of music.
All you really need to know.
On May 21st, at the cozy, family-friendly restaurant called Casey's, there will be a lot of great LIVE music, a group of like-minded people gathered to support a worthy cause, and the opportunity to win prizes from a plethora of raffle baskets, a TV, and cash from "full pay out" 50/50s. THERE ARE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS all evening, so you can come and dine on excellent food at reasonable prices.
One last note.
There is no admission charge, no minimum purchases, and no pressure to participate in the raffles. Just come out and enjoy the music, sing & dance along, and chat with your friends. You'll want to bring all of your friends to share this wonderful time. We want to see full seats, and your smiling faces. Come on! "Meet Me In Mikeritaville"!
