Groove Is In The ParkI had a topsy-turvy week personally, but now sadly (probably for the best) that appears to be put to bed. So it’s chin-up and full steam ahead to Sundown on Saturday at Stonyridge, watching Superbowl XLII Monday morning, and finally the highlight, Groove in the Park on Wednesday.Read my full review from last week here, or view the latest pix (here)... all on the martysguide.co.nz website. |
Winners From The Last GuideJunior Aumua won the Wild Cherry Alchemia vodka.Joanne Brooks and Suraya Dewing got Coreteaser double passes. Sarah Ford, Lana Matich, Teresa Marshall, Melody-Jane Johnstone, Kimberly Adams and Jenna Irwin won double tickets to Excess – Back In The Day. Erin Stewart will be tucking into a $100 bar-tab next week at Globe Bar. Charlotte Willson won The Lindauer Lawn Party tickets. Tania McDonald and Will Graham both won 2 tickets each to see Tom Neville at Asta last Saturday. |
Cool Things To Win This Week2 x Double passes to Groove in the Park next Wednesday. If you don’t win you should come anyway. Put “Groove” as the header and email me if you want to go. Go to www.grooveinthepark.co.nz for updates on the event.1 x Bottle of Ginger infused triple distilled Polish vodka. The brand is called Alchemia and it’s popping up in bars all over town. Due to the number of people entering last week I’m giving away another bottle. Write “Alchemia” in the subject if you like amazing vodka, and email me back. 1 x Bag of goodies from Marquis Condoms. There are vibra-rings, lubricants and a plethora of different types of condoms (even a spiral variety). Put “Marquis” in the subject box if this tickles your fancy, and email me. 1 x Double pass to see The Breakers continue their winning ways this Thursday at The North Shore Events Centre. It’s a fun atmosphere, and anything that makes a noise is permitted to be sounded during the game. Put “Breakers” in the subject box and email me if you’d like to go. Please also include your phone number. 5 x $50 vouchers to spend at the NZ Girl online shop. My favourite garments being the Bowie dress and the silk ribbon wrap. Write “NZGirl” as the title of your email and send it my way to be in the draw. Go to www.nzgirl.co.nz for a look. 1 x Wild Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari for 2 lucky people, thanks to Explore NZ. This eco-adventure in the Hauraki Gulf will have you boggle-eyed long after you dock back in The Viaduct. Write “ExploreNZ” in the subject box if you’d like to take your special someone on this magic cruise. |
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Wednesday January 30thCommunikaiSilo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland Central No Charge. 7pm – 12am Even though known predominantly as a theatre, the bar’s not bad either and still operates when there’s not a show on. Come tonight for $5 beers, $3 steak sandwiches and to hear Charlie Mac and Dave Campbell’s funky hip-hop beats emanate from the decks. |
Thursday January 31stGlobal CircusThe Classic, 321 Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets $20 on the door. Best to book first on (09)3734321. 8- 10.30pm The live 2hr buskfest features almost all the acts that will be performing over the 6 day festival, so you can kind of kill all your birds with one stone here, so to speak. Outrageous international comedy for a song, again, so to speak. And/Or Movie Option: Juno Most cinemas around NZ Tickets $7.50 - $15 A roller-coaster comedy/drama about Juno, a lippy teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy, and her stunning best friend who helps her find the “perfect” set of parents. |
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Friday February 1stAuckland International Busker’s Festival (begins)7 Central Auckland Locations No Charge 12 – 11pm I just love talented and unique people. All of the performers during this week of mayhem are just this. Ernest Magnifico, PopEyed and Pane Temov caught my attention, but go to www.aucklandbuskersfestival.co.nz for the full performance details. Gather your loose change, attach a solid set of clapping hands and head along to support some fantastic entertainers. And/Or Zoo Music pres. Liam Finn The Auckland Zoo, Motions Rd, Western Springs Tickets $12 - $27 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 6 – 9pm Rolling Stone magazine named him one of the top 10 artists to watch in 08. That should be enough of a reason for you to pack a hamper and make you way to the Zoo. Liam can sing, play a host of musical instruments and probably dance like Astaire. On Friday he combines all his talents for your aural pleasure. If you go early, nab the best vantage spot possible, then wander around the animals. And/Or Salmonella Dub & The NZSO Aotea Centre, The Edge, 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central Tickets $55 - $65 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 8 – 10.30pm Salmonella Dub, the NZSO and special guests entertain and take you on an audio-visual journey through NZ’s landscapes and culture. Conductor Hamish McKeich will be on the podium to bring all the forces together. |
Saturday February 2ndSundown Dance PartyStonyridge Vineyard, 80 Onetangi Vineyard, Waiheke Tickets $25 from www.iticket.co.nz. 4pm – 12am Another, sure to be blockbuster, party at serene Stonyridge. It’s all concentrated on 1 dancefloor this time, so everyone will be seen. Feel good house tunes all evening from Auckland’s best, Steve Richards (UK) and Elektrik Disco. Arrive early for great times amongst the grapes and chill on the sundeck with me. Official after party at Spy Bar starts at midnight. And/Or Summer On K Dance Party Ink & Coherent, 268 K’ Rd, Newton Tickets $15 from Real Groovy or text “Electric” to 858 If you like house and electro in all varieties, fun party people without the ‘tude’ and a venue with more surprises than Santa’s sack then check this out. |
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Sunday February 3rdSunday Barefoot BowlsMt Eden Bowling Club, 17 Stokes Rd, Mt Eden $2 to play. 12 – 4pm Come hung-over or fresh as a daisy, highly trained or an utter novice, wearing the whitest whites or plaid boardies. Get tips from established members, enjoy a $4 jug of Lion Brown and listen to funky summer beats from the sexy DJ’s. It’s all good here. |
Monday February 4thSuperbowl XLIILive on SKY Sport 1 12 – 4.30pm The New York Giants battle against the New England Patriots at The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. If like me you don’t know many of the rules, watch for the sheer spectacle that’s generated. |
Tuesday February 5thThe More FM Winery TourAscension Vineyard, 480 Matakana Rd, Matakana Tickets $60, call (09) 422 9601 for more info. 5 – 10pm Anika Moa for an entree, Goldenhorse for the main, and then Brooke Fraser for dessert. What a feast of NZ talent. Pack a picnic dinner and bring enough cash to last you all night, as there’s no eftpos at the bar. Parking will be an issue there too. I recommend paying to go in a neighbouring paddock as the shuttle bus will end up being a pain. And/Or Jambalaya Jam Sessions Safari Lounge, 116 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby $15 on the door. 7pm – 3am Eastern European, folk, funk, gypsy, Latin, samba soul… sound interesting? Hot on the heels of the 3 day Jambalaya rhythm and dance carnival in Rotorua the team brings their musical skills to The City of Sails. |
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Up And Coming Fun TimesFebruary 6th, Groove In The Park, Western SpringsFebruary 6th, Movies In The Parks, Whale Rider, Tahaki Reserve, Auckland February 8th – 10th, Splore Music Festival, Tapapakanga Regional Park February 9th, The Coast 2 Coast Longest Day, Kumara 2 Sumner Beach February 9th, Zoo Music – Holly Smith, Auckland Zoo February 9th, Freeformation Hard Dance Party, Space, Newmarket February 9th, Kumeu Wine & Food Festival, Kumeu February 9th, Diesel Bourbon Cola Bikini Competition – Heat 1, Pats Garage, North Shore February 10th, BFM Summer Series #1, Albert Park February 10th, Big Gay Out, Coyle Park, Point Chevalier February 12th, PJ Harvey, The Civic, Auckland February 13th, Movies In The Parks, Sione’s Wedding, Tahaki Reserve February 13th, Lindauer Twilight Summer Racing, Ellerslie Racecourse February 14th, Valentines Day February 14th, Singles Dance Party feat. Sample Gee, The Kingslander February 15th, Soundsplash ’08 (Starts), Raglan February 15th, Nathan Haines, Montecristo Room, Toto’s Restaurant February 15th, NZ Warriors 1st Preseason Game, North Harbour Stadium February 16th, The Cross St Carnival, Cross St, Newton February 16th, Bacardi B-Live Gig, Union Fish Building, Viaduct Harbour February 16th, Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Festival, Mission Bay February 16th, Whisky Live, The Civic, Auckland February 16th, Auckland Blues v Waikato Chiefs Super 14, Eden Park February 16th, Sounds Of Summer, Masonic Tavern, Devonport February 16th, Devonport Wine & Food Festival, Devonport February 16th, Sonic Youth, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna February 16th, Tiger Beer Dragon Boat Festival, Viaduct Harbour February 17th, The Phoenix Foundation, Auckland Zoo February 17th, The Winery Tour, Isola Estate, Waiheke Island February 17th, Auckland International Cultural Festival, Auckland City February 17th, Battle Of The Streets, Paeroa February 18th, Rod Stewart, Vector Arena February 20th, Movies In The Parks, Sleeping Dogs, Tahaki Reserve February 22nd, Auckland Lantern Festival begins, Auckland City February 22nd, Fevah, The Colosseum, Tauranga February 23rd, A Bush Party feat. Fat Freddies Drop, Matakana February 23rd, Hero Dance Party, The Civic, Auckland February 23rd, The Great NZ Beer Festival, Ellerslie Racecourse February 24th, Holden Astra Summer Sounds, Sturges Park, Otahuhu February 24th, 80th Academy Awards, Hollywood February 25th, Ween, Powerstation, Mt Eden February 27th, Movies In The Parks, Goodbye Pork Pie, Tahaki Reserve February 28th, Chemical Brothers, Vector Arena February 29th, Blues At Blockhouse Bay, Blockhouse Bay Reserve February 29th, Katchafire, Auckland Zoo March 1st, Greg Johnson & Anna Coddington, Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay March 1st, Mercedes Derby Day, Ellerslie Racecourse March 2nd, Toto, The Civic March 2nd, BFM Summer Series #2, Albert Park March 2nd, Bic Runga, Greg Johnson, Anika Moa concert, Villa Maria Winery, Manakau March 4th, Santana, Vector Arena March 5th, Cheesefest, SkyCity March 5th, Auckland Cup Day, Ellerslie Racecourse March 5th, Movies In The Parks, The World’s Fastest Indian, Tahaki Reserve March 6th, Concord Dawn, Unitec March 6th, Auckland International Boat Show (begins), ASB Showgrounds March 7th, Pasifika Festival (begins), Western Springs Stadium March 7th, Auckland Trotting Cup, Alexandra Park March 7th, The Tutts, Electric Confectionaries concert, Unitec March 8th, Diamond Day, Ellerslie Racecourse March 8th, Diesel Bourbon Cola Bikini Comp. Final, Pats Garage, Northcote March 9th, Karaka Summer Harvest, Karaka |