Smile at Strangers, Look at Them and Say HelloWe now have over 6,000 guide members, so there is a high chance the next person you see is part of the goodtimes M.G. party crew. If they are not, introduce them. Spread the love. In keeping with this, keep the evening of September 29th available. I'm holding the first Marty's Guide event called "The Caravan Of Love". Stay tuned.Congratulations to Andrea Mendoza who won the Goodwater prize pack. Kelly Bamforth and Susanne Miles won a Monin Liqueur pack each. Graham Rodgers, Lisa Oniell and Damien Taitako won the Bourne Ultimatum double movie passes. Krister Robinson and Steven O'Callaghan will both be enjoying a bottle of Sauza tequila this weekend. Check below for details on all the events coming up this week, along with a selection of pix from the last week. And make sure you check out the website and read my weekly review, and view a bunch of new photos in the gallery section. Just go to http://www.martysguide.co.nz. |
This week's Killer PrizesA double pass to the "Famous" Dance Party at Opium this Saturday. The last event put on here by Highlife Entertainment was a massive success; this one will be equal, if not better. To be in the draw to win mail me back with "Famous" in the subject line.3 double passes to see the Warriors waste Manly at Mt Smart on Sunday. Type the name of the coach of the Warriors in the subject line and mail me back if you'd like to be in the draw. 2 bottles of the lastest full-strength premium liqueur to hit our shores. You can't buy this liquor outlets, so it's a fab prize. It's called Ecstasy and made from ancient herbs and spices to delight your palate and indulge your senses. Check it out in certain bars next time you're on the large. To be in to win a bottle, mail me back with the name of the country where Ecstasy liqueur is made. Look at www.drinkecstasy.com. 4 double tickets to see the now world famous Rhombus perform at Galatos this Friday. It's a full length concert and with DJ's taking over from 1.30am. Write "Rhombus" in the subject and mail me to be in the draw. A 1125ml bottle of Jack Daniels, the finest whiskey Tennessee has to offer. Gee, just writing it makes me want a quick nip. To win this gem mail me back with the year Jack Daniel died in the subject line, check www.jackdaniels.com for the answer. |
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Wednesday 22nd AugustB**bs On BikesQueen St to Quay St, Auckland City No Charge. 12.30pm start. To launch Erotica 07, Steve Crow and the crew are doing it again. You either appreciate it or cringe, but there is going to be a procession of hotties showing their hooters off, riding on the back of motorbikes down Queen Street. And/Or Quiz Night The Paddington, Textile Centre, 117 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell No Charge. Register 6.30pm for a 7pm start. What else is there to do on a Wednesday? Not much really, so get a bunch of people along to this poncey pub for an ale. I guarantee you'll learn something. |
Thursday 23rd AugustLocal - Where Friends MeetMalt Bar, 442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn No Charge. 8 -11.30pm Exchange cold nights for warm vibes at this relaxing bar. DJ T-Rice joins R.I.A for fun and funk at it's finest. And/Or Essential Dance Party Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay No Charge. 8.30 - 11.30pm It's nice to get out of the CBD for a change. Have a walk on the beach and a meal out here before you get into the sexy house, and dirty electro tunes. Sam Hill is this weeks guest DJ, so it'll be a worthwhile trip. |
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Friday 24th AugustErotica Lifestyles Expo 07 beginsASB Showgrounds, Greenlane Rd West, Greenlane Tickets $25, or $45 per couple from www.ticketek.co.nz . 11am - 11pm Piercings to PJ's, you can get it all here. Masses of demonstations, displays, giveaways and cool things to interact with. Sadly no cameras allowed, so I'll just have to tell you about it next week. And/Or Rhombus Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton Tickets $30 presale from www.rhombus.co.nz . 9pm - late Their sound is a blend of hip-hop, soul, funk, dub n bass roots-reggae, and spliced together with socially conscious lyrics. They've forged a reputation as one of NZ's most original and energetic live acts, selling out shows and festivals across the country. It'll be pumping from start to finish. Meet me at Match Bar first for a drink or 2. |
Saturday 25th AugustFamous Dance PartyOpium, 291 Queen St, Aotea Sq, Auckland City Tickets $20+bf from Real Groovy, Route 66 or www.iticket.co.nz . 9pm - 5am Get here early and make a real night of it. The venue is perfect for such an event, tiered booths look down on the sure to be writhing dancefloor. 2 of my fav. DJ's on the Auckland scene currently, Andy Barr and Karn Hall, will be spinning. Don't miss this one. And/Or Lady & The Tramps Coherent, 268 K. Rd, Newton Entry $10 on the door. 10pm - 6am Ange is the lady and Bevan, Roger and Soane are the tramps. Together they have millions of DJing hours under their belts. Expect fantastic house tunes all night. |
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Sunday 26th AugustRachel House FundraiserGalatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton Entry $30 on the door. 6 - 10pm Anika Moa, Annie Crummer, Don McGlashan, Tama Waipara and friends are all banding together to put on a show to help send Rachel to film school in Prague. Worthy cause and super entertainment for your dollar. |
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Events to Mark in Your DiaryAugust 30th, Apres Ski Party, The Chapel BarAugust 30th, Original Art Sale begins, TelstraClear Events Centre August 31st, Maori Expo, Aotea Centre August 31st, Bungalow 8 First Birthday, Bungalow 8 August 31st, Gatecrasher Dance party, Studio September 1st, First Official Day Of Spring, NZ September 1st, In The House, Spy Bar September 7th, First Game Of Rugby World Cup, St Denis, France September 7th, Sample Gee Dance Party, The Globe Bar September 8th, Whips'n'Spurs, Ellerslie Racecourse September 8th, Hootchy Kootchy Burlesque Girls, The Classic September 8th, Winter Warm-Up, Studio & Galatos September 8th, Fallout Festval Closing Party, Ohakune September 20th, Clive James, Bruce Mason Centre September 21st, Phat 08, Studio |