Strangely as my alcohol unit intake per day increases, so to do my ideas to make my first million dollarsI’ve had quite a bit of alone time recently. Re-watching my top 10 rom coms from my DVD collection over the weekend highlighted this. The line most vivid was from Bridget Jones. “My next major relationship will be with a bottle of wine”. I so see her point.Welcome to issue 100, yeehaa, finally! Some of you would have got the first one (it’s a shocker, kindergarten styles), others will be a whole lot newer to the thread. This weekend then I’ll be out in turbo-charged force sucking up as much fun times as I can muster. Please join me for a shot at any bar you see me at. You might find a few clues as to where I'll be in the list of events below. And for a recap on the week that was, click here to read my online blog. |
Last weeks lucky devils were...Leanne Rickard and Lisa Handley won the Ministry Of Sound Housexy double passes for Met this Saturday.Jo Lines-McKenzie picked up the www.michelleyvette.com clothing voucher. Michelle Stokes inhaled the Easy Tiger bar tab. Hanna Ashcroft will be dancing her sox off at Dick Johnson’s album release party at Ink on Saturday. Kylie McNeil will be drinking a $50 bar-tab at Denim Bar this Thursday with work mates. Catherine Gilhooley can choose the Mr Vintage T of her choice this week. Jonathan McLachlan and Christie Sammons got double tickets to sit at my table at NZ’s Biggest Quiz Night this Saturday. Sammy McGill, Matt Jackson, Paula Comer, Bridget Tapene, Darren Mendonsa, Tanzi Braidwood, Kristina Marflitt, Tina Kittelty and Jo Calwell and their guests will be at the world premier of “The Last Magic Show”. |
Things to win...1 x Double ticket to sit at my VIP table at NZ’s Biggest Quiz Night, on at the ASB Showgrounds this Saturday. They’re gunning for a world record, with around 1600 people competing. If this sounds like fun, email me with “NZ’s Biggest Quiz Night” as the header.1 x $50 bar-tab for Easy Tiger this Friday. It’s a very funky bar that’s hard to find. Just off Mahuhu Cres. down a wee alleyway (Dockside Lane), in a construction zone, out the front of The Vector Arena. Write “Easy Tiger” as the heading, for an email and send it to me if you’d like to prowl along. Include your phone number to please. 1 x $50 bar-tab for Cocktails by the Hour at Denim Bar. It’s for next Thursday. Come along and enjoy this quaint funky bar. Free bubbles for girls 8-10pm and quality live music. Write “Denim Bar” in the subject box and mail be to be in the draw. 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 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 Double ticket to attend Toto restaurant's second Dinner and a Movie for the season next Wednesday. It’s just heaven, sophisticated, luxurious, super tasty and value for money at $40 per person if you don’t win. Email Glen at glen@totorestaurant.co.nz to book. To enter the draw email me with “Dinner and a Movie” as the title. 2 x Single passes to Vaccine that featuring Euro trance DJ Sophie Sugar at Space Bar this Friday. This is the latest instalment from Incline Events and is set to send attendees into orbit. Send me an email with “DJ Sophie Sugar” as the header to be in to win. 2 x Double passes to NZ Music Producers Night at Ink Bar. You will also have access next door to Coherent for their Drum & Bass kiwi extravaganza. Type “Ink and Coherent” in the header box and send me an email entry. 1 x 1 month Les Mills Takapuna membership. They’ll get you up and running with all the info and support you need. Put “LM Takapuna” as the headline for an email to me to enter. You have to be a new member and not trialled their recently. 2 x Double passes to A’Trackd at 4:20 club on K Rd. It’s a streetwise club night with class. Pieces of art surround you as the techno DJ spins away merrily. Last time all the works sold. It’s amazing what a little liquor does. 2 x Double passes to NZ hip-hop sensation group Dam Native at Rising Sun this Friday. If this sounds like your cup of tea, write “Dam Native” in the subject box and send me an email. |
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Wednesday May 21stState Of Origin #1Sky TV, 9.30 – 11.30pm No Charge Mate against mate, state against state, Queensland verses New South Wales the best Rugby League spectacle in the world. Worth a look if you like sport on any level. |
Thursday May 22ndNZ Music Month ShowcaseThe Kings Arms, 59 France St, Newton No Charge. 7pm – 12am 8 NZ rocking bands blast the stage over a 5 hour session. Expect an enthuastic young crowd. And/Or Bic Runga SkyCity Theatre, Cnr Victoria & Federal Sts, Auckland Central Tickets $70 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 9 – 11pm I remember when she was just a talented school girl, now she’s one of the highest selling NZ artists of all time commanding $70 a seat. I saw her perform a few weeks ago, what charisma, wit and of course a magic voice. |
Friday May 23rdMinistry Of Sound pres. Housexy TourMet & Code, Cnr High & Shortland Sts, Auckland Central Presale tickets $20 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz (more on the door). 10pm – 5am Expect the freshest selection of soulful house, and funky electro, mixed to perfection for your partying pleasure from 2 of the UK’s best DJ’s, namely Alan Thompson and Graham Cordery. They both bring the best of what moves and shakes the world's coolest dancefloors. Housexy are you? And/Or Dam Native (Live Band) Rising Sun, 373 K Rd, Newton Presale tickets $15 from Real Groovy. $20 on the door. 10pm – 2am Be part of their latest hip-hop music video “Lick My Patu”, and see why these guys are the talk of the town. Manuel Bundy and DJ CXL keep the party poppin before during and after.’ And/Or A’Trackd Experience 4:20 Club, (Upstairs) 373 K Rd, Newton Entry $10 on the door. 10pm – 3am If you like art music and dancing like me then this is for you. All’s combined here in a sweet friendly way. A selection of $5 beverages will set you on your way to making great new acquaintances, while having a superb time dancing to the electronic beats within the art-lined walls. |
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Saturday May 24thEndeavour Snowboards Release PartySnowplanet, 91 Small Rd, Silverdale No Charge. 1 – 10pm They are new and putting it all out this weekend for us to touch, feel and use. Masses of giveaways and a party atmosphere at NZ’s only indoor snow centre. And/Or ASB Challenge - NZ’s Biggest Quiz Night ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom Tickets available from info@quiznight.co.nz, or call 021893535 Buy a table, or join someone elses, this seems like a hoot. With an anticipated collective audience of up to 2,500 people, this will be one of the greatest events of its kind anywhere in the world; combining all the traditional elements of a typical pub, or corporate quiz night, with the modern edge of a game-show. It will also raise money for the many community projects undertaken by the Rotary Club of Auckland. And/Or Vaccine Dance Party feat. Sophie Sugar Space Bar, 6 Osborne St, Newmarket Tickets $19 from www.iticket.co.nz. 10pm – 6am She’s regarded as the UK’s foremost producer of Trance music, and very easy on the eye. Incline events always put on a great show with all the added bits and bobs, so if you like energy techno look no further than here. |
Sunday May 25thUPFM pres. FrolicParakai Springs, 150 Parkhurst Rd, Parakai Entry $20. Midday – 6pm A fun Sunday drive to Parakai for hot pools and some fine electro, breakbeat, tech trance and hard house. You get to splash about or chill in the various aquatic zones, listen to top notch beats and even BYO. |
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Monday May 26thThe Babich DinnerThe Hanger, 104 Central Park Dr, Henderson Tickets $40 from the hangeroperations@wats.co.nz, or call (09) 8350622 Limited to just 60 people this will be fun. Enjoy 5 Babich wines matched with a scrummy 4 course meal. Hosted by the main man himself, David Babich. |
Tuesday May 27thPricilla Queen Of The Desert (begins)The Civic, Cnr Queen & Victoria Sts, Auckland Central Tickets $85 - $115 from www.the-edge.co.nz. 7.30 – 10.30pm I think we’ve all seen the movie, now the stage version stage show hits town for a 4 week stay. The costumes, the characters, the songs, the whole thing really. Just go. |
Wednesday May 28thDinner And A MovieTotos Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Tickets $40 on the door. 7 – 10pm This monthly evening of class comes around again. The movie is the 1971 cult classic Harold & Maude and the meal is a four course Italian dream. From start to finish the evening will be one you won’t forget in a hurry. And/Or Opensouls (Live) Ponsonby Social Club, 152 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 9pm – 12am On a Wednesday the options are scarce, but this has to be up the top of anyone’s list. Funky soulful sounds emminate from this newly trendy spot. |
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Interesting events of worth to note coming up...May 29th, The Edge Party Hard Mix Tour #2, Reef BarMay 29th, Sex In The City Party, Chapel Bar May 30th, One Love Dance Party, Met & Code May 30th, MTV Kickstart, Viaduct Harbour Marine Village May 31st, Super 14 final May 31st, The Mustang Saloon’s 1st Birthday Party, The Mustang Saloon June 1st, 1st Day of Winter June 2nd, Queens Birthday (public holiday) June 6th, Lollipop Social Party, Metropole June 6th, George FM’s 10 Year Anniversary Ball, Pontoon June 5th, Arbor Day June 7th, Mint Dance Party, Seba June 7th, Slinky Dance Party – The Dolls House Event, Logan Campbell Centre June 8th, Danny McCrum & Ben Jurisich Release Party, Horse & Trap June 11th, NZ Field Days (begins), Mystery Creek, Hamilton June 14th, World Blood Donor Day, Worldwide June 14th, Born 2 Bang Dance Party, Space Bar June 21st, Octane pres. Generation Dance Party, Space Bar June 21st, The Shortest Day June 22nd, Wimbeldon Tennis Tournament (begins) June 25th, Fantasia 08, KidsCan Lingerie Charity Event, Auckland Town Hall June 28th, Mountain Mardi Gras, Ohakune June 28th, Hootchy Kootchy Burlesque Show, Toto Restaurant June 28th, Deep Hard’n’Funky Dance Party, Vector Arena |