Well, I remember some sporting victories, missing my noodle getting smashed by millimetres and meeting 4 famous people As usual it was a week of motley action, Wed – Wed. Toxic teapots, tropical storms, titillating lingerie, scintillating sounds in the sun, athletes at the top of their game, National party big wigs and one heck of a movie named Hedwig. If you want a laugh CLICK HERE!     Issue #135 lucky devils were: Alexander Brown & Teneka Hyndman are now seeing Mr Bomfunk MC Rico Tubbs this w/e. Shelley Black won the Toto's dinner and movie package for this Wednesday. Lia Moriarty can pick a friend and hit the Wellington Beer Festival at no cost. Jeremy Lane got the Slinky dance party double tickets. Olivia Naylor won the Traffic Bar voucher for this Friday. Tracey Foxall & Jack Mead can see Southside Comedy this Saturday. Anna Thompson-Ford got Cheesefest double tickets. Richard Shields & Kate Ferguson won Film Festival passes. Bren George got the fantastic Mischief Box prize. Martin Hannon can now choose a fab free Mr Vintage t'shirt. Jolanta Kolanski went to Kitty Club's Boudoir bash last Friday. Andrew Smith, Claire Romanos, Natasha Kaczmarek & David Tomis won Splore tickets. Emily MacDonald, Lisa Marie & Brenda Lawrence-Mason got the Time Warp party tickets.     15 cool things up for grabs this week are: 2 x Double passes to The Bush Party on up at Matakana this weekend. A huge outdoor dubby/funk music festival that's almost sold out. If you'd like to attend put “Bush Party” as the title for an email back to me. You have to collect them from me by 5pm this Thursday. N.B. Please include your mobile number. 1 x Single ticket to see Mr. Get Shaky himself, Ian Carey at the newest club in town Shed 19, on Princes Wharf. From all accounts it's going to be a real humm dinger of a dance party. You want to be at this. Type “Get Shaky” in the subject box of an email and send it on over to me. 2 x Double passes to Christian Luke performing at Bungalow8 NEXT Friday night. He's flying in from OZ for 2 shows (the other in Tauranga). Upbeat house and raving electro tunes all night. Write “Christian Luke” in the title box and email me if you want to go. 1 x Double ticket to Taste of Auckland at Ellerslie Racecourse from Mar 19th – 22nd. 4 days of unrivaled gourmet delight. A celebration of the best food and drink that this region has to offer. Put “Taste Auckland” as the title for an email back to be in the draw. 1 x Double ticket for Wild Bean Cafe's latest Zoo Music offering NEXT Saturday evening. This time it's the turn of The Mint Chicks and Pluto to rock the crowds at Auckland Zoo. Both of these rock groups are multi-award winners, and this party will sell-out. Write “Zoo Music” as the title for your email entry back to me to possibly win. 1 x Mr Vintage t’shirt. You get to go into their Falcon St store in Parnell and select any t’shirt you like. Their garments are very funky, and the service is always with a smile. Put “Mr Vintage” as the header of your email when you mail me back. Check out www.mrvintage.co.nz. 1 x $50 bar tab for the Traffic Bar & Kitchen to be used NEXT Friday after work. A funky fresh place (located on the corner of Queen & Quay streets) with the meanest menu in town. It's busy, and there's always something going on there. If you'd like this tab email me with “Traffic Bar” as the header. 2 x Double passes to the opening night of OK OK, Modular's bi-monthly party nights at Cassette Number 9 this Saturday. Modular is one of the world's most influential recording labels, tonight they showcase The Bagraiders who will rip it up with their rock/dance styled beats. Type in “Bagraiders” to the subject box and mail me if you'd like to attend. 2 x Double passes to Southside Comedy this Saturday at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre. 5 of NZ's best comedians stand up and make you laugh. Type “Southside Comedy” as the title for a return email to me to possibly win. 2 x Double pass to Cheesefest '09 at the SkyCity Convention Centre on Wednesday March 4th. This speaks for itself. ie. Enough cheese to sink a ship, and you can sample it all. Write “Cheesefest” as the header for your email back to me to be in the draw. 2 x Double passes to see the Bomfunk MC's main main Rico Tubbs rock the funky beats at Code this Saturday. Party uprocking dance beats at their best. Put “Bomfunk” as the header for an email back if you want to go. 2 x Double passes to the Time Warp opening launch party at the new Komodo City Bar on Wyndham St. It's a mix of stand-up comedy and retro dance hits, aimed at 25 – 45 age bracket. Type “Time Warp” as the title for an email back to me if you'd like to attend. 2 x Double tickets to any flick in the DOCNZ Documentary Film Festival from 26 Feb to 8 March. 52 of the most entertaining and enlightening documentaries from around the world all at the Rialto cinema in Newmarket. View the programme at www.docnz.org.nz. Write “Film Festival” as the header for an email back to me to be in the draw. 1 x Double ticket to Slinky Cirque du Carnival, on at the ASB Showgrounds on Feb 28th. The main drawcards are UK DJ's Ilogik and Technikal, but for me it's the onstage carnival acts that will be truly mind-blowing. A dance party of international quality. Write “Slinky” as the header for an email back to me to be in the draw. 1 x $65 box from www.mischiefboxes.co.nz. Mischief Boxes are a wicked new site. They have great gift boxes for parties and special occasions, all which you can customize yourself online. To win, go to their website, look around and find what the Mischief Girls ride around on (hint: it's in the news section). Put that mode of transport as the title for your entry back to me.     Wednesday Feb 25th Dinner & A Movie Toto Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Entry $45 on the night. 7 – 10pm A night I look forward to on the last Wednesday of every month. A decadent treat of 4 delectable courses, a fine wine, classic arty movie ('A Decade Under The Influence' is this weeks one), in chilled surroundings amongst 50 other friendly people. And/Or DOCNZ International Film Awards The Hopetoun Alpha, 19 Beresford Square, Auckland Central No Charge. 7 – 10pm. Must RSVP to eventimento@xtra.co.nz Clap away all night paying homage to international and national filmmakers. You never know who you'll come across.     Thursday Feb 26th Sounds In The Sun 09 Unitec, 139 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert No Charge. 12 – 6pm As part of their massive Orientation week this party is my pick. Kora, Katchafire, Hollie Smith and P-Money perform for all. I can just imagine the carnage I remember my tertiary days, sigh. And/Or Splore: The Living Lounge (begins) Western Park, Ponsonby Tickets $45 from www.iticket.co.nz. 6 – 11.45pm The world famous Cuban Brothers would be my highlight, but then Michael Rose on Thursday and Liam Finn on Sunday will be pretty rad to. Best to got to www.splore.net and make your own decisions. The whole occasion will be one of colour and great times.     Friday Feb 27th Fringe Festival (begins) The Basement, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland Central No Charge. 6Pm – 1am A heady mix of in your face drama, off the wall dance and atypical street performance is expected when the unconventional unleash their finest creative genius. This is a first for Auckland and buckle up, some of what you'll see will be darn right weird, contrasted with sheer brilliance. Check out www.aucklandfringe.org.nz for the line-up. And/Or The Turnaround Dance Party Bacco Room, Toto Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Entry $20 on the door. 11Pm – 6am Probably the longest running, thus most successful, dance party crew in the country. Their style is varied and slightly underground. Hip-hop to retro dance, funk, disco, 80's it's all there. Tonight David Ellis joins in, fresh from America. His style of beats are unique, innovative, abstract and infectious. Worth a look.     Saturday Feb 28th Telecom Derby Day Ellerslie Racecourse, 80-100 Ascot Ave, Greenlane Tickets $40 (for 4) or $20 each. 11Am – 9pm The first major day of Auckland Cup Week. I can't make this event, but if I was in town I would be there, you can't help but have fun. Dress up, or down, place a bet and drink large, or do the opposite, this is for everyone. There are a range of hospitality packages once you get in, look at www.aucklandcupweek.co.nz for further info. And/Or Music Mountain Matakana 2009 Bush Party Govan Wilson Rd, Whangaripo Hills, Auckland North Tickets $100 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 12 – 11pm Catch a massive line-up of Roots, Reggae and Dub acts, all coming together for this one time show. 11 hours of Aotearoa’s finest funk this summer. Hook up with your friends at the Punga Bar. Score a tasty meal from the Kauri Kitchen. Groove to the phat sounds of your favourite bands. Chill out under the stars, surrounded by hi-tech lighting and smok’n chimineas. Be part of the awesome atmosphere of this very unique venue. And/Or Modular pres. OK OK Launch Night Cassette #9, Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central Tickets $20 from Real Groovy (more on the door). 10Pm – 5am The Bagraiders kick off this bi-monthly night. It all sounds wicked, and this Aussie Bagraider duo will have the dancefloor heaving all night. They play disco, electro kind of tunes and have released some huge remixes for big boys, like Sneaky Sound System. Good for a geez.     Sunday Mar 1st The Parade Of Champions Braodway, Newmarket No Charge. 2 – 2.30pm Fashion, horses, entertainment and flair plod down the street. A great spectacle for all. Seeing your in the neighbourhood, tie in The Teddy Bears Picnic at the Auckland Domain during the same excursion. And/Or UPFM Solar Series Phase 4 (the finale) Tahiki Reserve, Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden No Charge. 12 – 6pm Breaks from Simon Towers to a full-on mash-up from Nick Collings. This crew play all types of techno to groupies, fans, supporters, silent partners, rubber neckers, first timers ... anyone who appreciates good times and great beats.     Monday Mar 2nd Docs Rock: 2009 International Documentary Film Festival Rialto Cinema, 167 – 169 Broadway, Newmarket Tickets $12 - $15.50. All day You have until March 8th to enjoy a couple of these great films. Go to www.docnz.org.nz to see the breakdown of all the educational flicks.     Tuesday Mar 3rd Summer Jam '09 Logan Campbell Centre, 217 Greenlane Rd West, Epsom Tickets $59.90 - $117.70 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 7.30 – 11pm The Veronicas, Metro Station and Midnight Youth are the main pullers. This looks to be a colourful gig filled with action and variety. Beware of the youthful attendees though.     Wednesday Mar 4th Stella Artois Auckland Cup Day Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 – 100 Ascot Ave, Greenlane Tickets $20 from www.aucklandcupweek.co.nz. 11Am – 9pm This is the big race day of the year for me. I'll be all accessorised up and in my white suit with a fine fillie by my side. The $20 entry gets you everything you need, but the other options get you into more exclusive areas that may include all drinks and food etc. And/Or Cheesefest SkyCity Convention Centre, Federal St, Auckland Central Tickets $35 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 5 – 8pm A unique event where you get to taste the best cheese in NZ all in one place. Speak to the cheesemakers, enjoy a wine matched to your cheese. Your entry fee includes a complimentary glass of Yealands Estate wine, bread and all the cheese you can eat.     Cool Events To Watch Out For On The Horizon: March 5th – Circus OZ 30th Birthday (begins) @ The Bruce Mason Centre March 5th – Auckland Festival 09 (begins) March 5th – Auckland International Boat Show (begins) @ The Viaduct March 6th – Sander Kleinenberg @ The Studio March 7th – Zoo Music feat. Mint Chicks & Pluto @ Auckland Zoo March 7th – Bonita Ironman NZ @ Taupo March 7th – Space Disco @ Cassette # 9 March 7th – NZ Midget Grand Prix @ Western Springs Speedway March 7th – Diamond Day @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 7th – Lil Gav's 30th Bday @ Quarry Bar March 8th – BFM Summer Series Music @ Albert Park March 11th – Movies In Parks: Casino Royale @ Western Park March 12th – Urban Soul Orchestra @ Transmission Room March 13th – Womad Dance Festival @ New Plymouth March 13th – Get Shakey feat. Ian Carey @ Princes Wharf Superclub March 13th – Pasifika Festival (begins) @ Western Springs March 14th – The NZ Beer Festival @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 14th – NZ v India International Cricket @ Eden Park March 14th – Jimmy Barnes @ Villa Maria Estate Winery March 14th – Big Club Night Out @ Ink & Coherent March 18th – Coldplay @ Vector Arena March 18th – Movies In Parks: (Mystery Feature) @ Western Park March 19th – Taste Auckland (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 20th – M.O.S feat. Ashton Shuffle @ The Studio March 21st – The Who @ Nth Harbour Stadium March 21st – Rock'n'Roll Rally 09 @ Western Springs March 21st – Slynkey Girls Only Party @ Suite Bar March 21st – Movies In Parks: Kung Fu Panda @ The Fort Takapuna March 22nd – Purina Bark In The Park @ Waiatarua Park March 25th – Kings Of Leon @ Vector Arena March 25th – My Fair Lady (begins) @ The Civic March 25th – Dinner & A Movie @ Totos Restaurant March 26th – Gerry & The Pacemakers @ SkyCity Theatre March 26th – NZ Air Guitar Championship (Heat 1) @ Vesbar March 27th – Scandinavian Festival (begins) @ Alexandra Park Raceway March 28th – Party Marty's Leaving Party (After Party) @ Pasha (All Welcome) March 28th – Summer Pool Party @ The Backyard, Northcote March 28th – Urbis Design Day @ 9 Central Auckland Showrooms April 1st – Movies In Parks: 2nd Hand Wedding @ Glover Park April 2nd – The Killers @ Vector Arena April 3rd – Vicious Circle Tour 09 feat. Paul Glazby & Ben Stevens @ Studio April 4th – Party Marty leaves NZ April 5th – Orewa Beach Half Marathon @ Orewa April 5th – The Cherry Orchard feat. Ethan Hawke (begins) @ ASB Theatre April 9th – Our House pres. Nitelife Dance Party@ Ellerslie Racecourse April 17th – V8 Supercars 'Hamilton 400' @ Hamilton April 18th – Chemistry Dance Party @ Auckland Town Hall

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