It was a week of B's: babes and mega-bucks, to mega-bruises and Bastion Point As far as events go there were only 2 for me last week. The Westin Hotel’s grand opening gala and the Caravan of Love mystery bus tour. Everything in-between was swept aside. I’ve been getting so many emails and texts about “the Caravan” and the after parties that followed; I’ve set up a chat thread on my website. Click here to read the buzz and add your own comments and stories too.   There are also the first Caravan photo galleries on the site, but I've got plenty more to upload so check in every so often for the updates (and if you’ve got a few priceless shots you want to share, just email them to me and I’ll add them to the collection). Last of all there’s my weekly wrap (click here) and check out all the upcoming events below.     Thumbs Up To... Shannon Hemi-Hall, she won the “Golden Ticket” on board the Caravan Of Love. The newly pregnant Melissa Karu will be toning up nicely at Les Mills Takapuna. Rachael Pollock, won the membership to Les Mills in the city. Christian Piper picked up the pass to see the one-of a-kind Marilyn Manson at the Vector Arena.     Cool Things to Win 1 x Double Pass to see the NZ Breakers slam-dunk the West Sydney Razorbacks, at North Shore Events Centre. If you like basketball, pop “Breakers” In the subject line and mail me back. 2 x DVD/CDs courtesy of Auckland DJ legend Mark Pickering. He’s been working on this collaboration for years. Now it’s ready for release. If you like to party, then enter to win this absolute gem. To get hold of this limited edition set, put “Mark Pickering” in the subject line and email me. 1 x 1 month unlimited membership to Les Mills Takapuna and another for Les Mills Central. Just put “Takapuna” or “Central” in the subject line and email me back to be in the draw.     Wednesday October 3rd Marilyn Manson After Party (Unofficial) Oblivion Room, 68 Hobson St, CBD No Charge. 10pm – Late I don’t think he’ll show up, but you never know. Stop by here after the concert for some post-concert debate, or if you didn’t make the gig, come mingle with those that did. It’s a rock/metal/goth style club with no noise restrictions, so be warned.     Thursday October 4th NBL Basketball, NZ Breakers vs. West Sydney Razorbacks North Shore Events Centre, Silverfield Pl, Wairau Valley, North Shore City Tickets $5 - $25 from www.nzbreakers.co.nz. Tip-off 7.30pm. Come see my mate Oscar Forman dominate up front, as the Breakers look for the first “W” of the season. It’s an electrifying atmosphere where something heart stopping happens every 24 seconds. And/Or Alice In The Underground Dorothy Winstone Centre - Auckland Girls Grammar, 2 Howe St, Newton Tickets $15 - $17 presale by emailing triple8funk.akl@gmail.com, or $20 on the door. 7.30 – 9.15pm Enter a world that exists only in fairy tales. A world that challenges reality. A place with a twist in every turn. It’s all here, in a night of Hip Hop and Urban Dance.     Friday October 5th Nikola Memedovic & The Funk Clinic feat. 247 Deschlers Bar, 17 High St, CBD No Charge. 9.30pm – 12am Booths never go out of fashion and Deschlers has lots. I’d come along after work, or 1 stop then here, grab a booth and settle in. The tapas is good, and the cocktails are even better. Stay till the band begins and I guarantee you’ll stay longer. Their funk/hip-hop jazzy style is captivatingly unique. And/Or House Classix SpyBar, 204 Quay St, Viaduct Harbour No Charge. 10pm – Very late Friday down here is a little tamer than Saturday, but equally as social. Get down here before midnight and get complimentary Amstel beer for the boys and Deutz for the ladies. The Ecstasy liqueur promo team will be in force letting the masses sample their terrific drop, and the normal mad (but in a good way) DJ’s will be spinning their finest house tunes.     Saturday October 6th TNT Pursuit ‘07 Britomart, Downtown CBD Entry $90 for a team of 2, $180 for 4. Starts 12noon Crack the clues, master the challenges and match your wits and skill against other contestants in a gripping race against the clock. Navigate your way around the city on foot or utilising public transport. There is no set course so expect the unexpected. And/Or The “A” List Launch Party The Late Club. Underneath The Westin Hotel, Viaduct Harbour Invite ONLY 10pm – Late. Email Norrie for more info. norrie@woosh.co.nz We’ve all probably heard of About Town right, the insert in the Sunday Star Times. Well the About Town photographer, Norrie Montgomery, is launching his long-anticipated website, www.thealist.co.nz. If I know Norrie all the stars will be out tonight.     Sunday October 7th Rugby World Cup Buffet Brekky The Kingslander Bar, 470 New North Rd, Kingsland Full cooked buffet & beverage $20, or just come watch the game for free. Open 7am. Kick-off 8am New Zealand v France, what a match it’s set to be. Support the AB’s on the road to bringing William Webb Ellis Trophy back home. Have an all-nighter and come in for a few more pints, or get up early and join the rest of the rugger enthusiasts at this huge sports bar that boasts 14 screens.     Monday October 8th Raw Comedy Night The Classic, 321 Queen St, CBD Tickets $10, on the door. 8 – 10.30pm I just can’t get enough comedy at the moment. I don’t know how these guys can be so funny without re-hashing clichés, but even if they did that it’d probably be funny. Tonight you get 10 amateur comedians and 1 pro MC that takes you through.     Tuesday October 9th Quiz Night The Muddy Farmer Irish Pub, 13 Wyndham St, CBD No Charge, 7.30pm start It’s a fun pub that I first went to when I moved up here to Auckland. I went for one and was helped out quite a few hours later. Get some serious bonding time with friends, or just go solo and bond with an existing team. Lotsa fun and you just may learn something.     Up And Coming Fun Times October 12th, Linkin Park, Vector Arena October 12th, Excess Dance Party, Met & Code October 12th, Thank Funk It’s Friday (returns), Bacco October 12th, Cellar Dance Party, Mudbrick (Waiheke Island) October 13th, Soniktonik’s 2nd Birthday, Ink Bar October 18th, NZ Music Awards, Aotea Centre October 18th, Groove Academy, Spy Bar October 18th, Oktoberfest, Bluestone Room October 18th, NBL NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers October 20th, Miss Lingered Model 2007, Stonyridge Vineyard October 20th, Sundown Dance Party, Stonyridge Vineyard October 21st, Rugby World Cup Final, France October 25th, Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque Show, The Classic October 25th, Diwali Festival Of Lights (begins), Auckland central October 27th, Marty’s Guide pres. Sleepless Dance Party, SpyBar October 27th, Chinese Laundry Dance Party, Met & Code October 28th, Auckland Marathon, Auckland Movember 1st, Movember (begins). Get growing your moustaches guys! Movember 1st, NBL NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets Movember 3rd, Phoenix Dance Party, Galatos Movember 8th, NBL NZ Breakers v Singapore Slingers Movember 9th, “Blue” Boat Party, Auckland Harbour

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