No time to rest and wallow, keep up the momentum!Just because the “silly season” is officially over, it doesn’t mean that you should hang up your party shoes. You’ve had a month or so of fun and frolicking, why not let the good times roll? There are so many awesome events coming up in the first quarter of 08, you’d be mad to yawn and say, “I’ve done my dash!”Twenty days ago I wrote my last confession to you all and if I was to re-cap on what’s been happening since I’d have you reading till Tuesday, but check out my first serving of editorial for 2008 and you'll hear about some of the highlights (click here). I'll also be getting a big bunch of photo galleries on the site in the next couple of days, so drop by the website and have a perve at what's been going on ;-) |
Winners From The Last GuideJoanne Brooks and Magali Le Soavec both won double passes to the NYE Destination dance party.James Armitage, Alana Hughson and Micheline Wiles-Pickard picked up the double passes to The Global Summer Dance Festival held this Friday at Ellerslie Racecourse. Ellie Bowcock got the double pass to Groove In The Park. Katrina Schmahl won the tickets to Jambalaya in Rotorua for last weekend. Karen Pillay will be working up a sweat with her new Les Mills Takapuna membership. John Earley went along with a mate to Oxygen at The Transmission room on NYE. Laura Juricevich got crazy with her friend at the Salvation NYE dance party at Galatos. Mike Corry won the Summadayze tickets. |
Cool Things To Win This Week1 x VIP pass to go with me behind the scenes of The Global Summer Dance Festival on at Ellerslie this Friday. Meet the artists and enjoy the hospitality. Just put the name of the company that’s promoting the party in the subject box and email me back to win. Please include your phone number.1 x double pass to Groove In The Park. It’s fast approaching so why not get a freebie. Put the name of the location where the party’s being held as the title of your email when you enter. 1 x general admission double pass to see The Kings Of Leon perform at The Vector Arena this Saturday. I think everyone has heard of these boys from Tennessee by now. Their unique rock sound will have even Granny tapping her toes. To win this big prize name the title of their latest album and put it as the header when you email me back. 1 x Vault prize pack. The original RTD is back, new and improved and tasting superb. This pack is aimed at the ladies. In the 20L cooler bag is a singlet, bronzer, pink fluffy stubbie holder, cap, dog-tags and key-ring. If you’d like that couriered to you just put “Vault” as a header and mail me back. 1 x double pass to see The NZ Breakers battle against The Gold Coast Blaze this Thursday. We are 8th on the table and need a W to stake our claim on a play-off spot. If you like basketball, then join me at the game for drinks and basic tomfoolery. Write the name of your fav. Breakers player in the subject line when you email me to go in the draw. Please also include your phone number. |
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Wednesday January 9thGodwana: Land Of The Giants (Exhibition Opens)The Dome, Auckland Museum, The Auckland Domain, Parnell Entry $7.50 - $15. Call (09) 3067098 to book, and for opening times The show has thrilled audiences wherever it has performed in the world. It takes you back 80 million years when all the countries were joined together; an amazing land where plants were as tall as buildings and dinosaurs walked among gigantic dragonflies and ancient ocean dwellers. Performed in the Museum's flash new Dome it features spectacular full body puppets in a giant inflatable garden with huge projections, dramatic lighting and evocative sound-scapes. And/Or Heineken Men’s Open (Tennis Tournament, on till Saturday) ASB Tennis Centre, 1 Tennis Lane, Parnell Tickets from www.ticketek.co.nz or at the gate. $28 - $77. 11am – Late I went on Monday night and it was an amazing experience. If you can, GO! All the overseas competitors are in the top 70 in the world and they’re competing for $450,000 as they build up for The Aussie Open next week. It’s quality fierce stuff. |
Thursday January 10thWorld Clothing ½ price 1 day only saleAll NZ Stores. Got to www.worldbrands.co.nz for more info. No Charge. 10am – 6pm I like their clothing, service and style as a whole, so I thought I’d let everyone else know about this sale of theirs. And/Or People Under The Stairs Zen, 17 Albert St, CBD Tickets $20 from Real Groovy, Beat Merchants or text PUTS to 858. 10pm – 6am The LA party rock hip-hop duo of Mike Turner (Double K) and Chris Portugal (The One) fly into Zen for a fleeting visit and go bonkers. |
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Friday January 11thGlobal Summer Dance FestivalEllerslie Racecourse, Ascot Ave, Ellerslie Tickets $65 from www.ticketek.co.nz, Real Groovy or text GLOBAL to 858. 4pm – 6am I think like last year one of the best bits will be sitting outside on the bean-bags in the inevitable sun early on. If you last that then wander inside and take your pick from any one of the 7 dance zones. Make sure you don’t miss Stonebridge and The Warp Brothers in the main room though. And/Or Sol’s Summer Party Sponge Bar, 198 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 5pm – Late I worked for these guys over a year ago and haven’t been back since, but I think the time is right. Buy 1 Sol get another free all evening, then party in Ponsonby till the early hours to rocking dance favourites. And/Or Amp Fiddler, with DJ Recloose Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton Tickets $43.50 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 9pm – Late This intergalactic keyboard king, vibe-full soul vocalist and multi- talented musical maestro is one out of the box. He’s been pumping out the rubbery funk and grown-man hip-hop from his Detroit Camp Amp studio, to fizzing worldwide acclaim for decades. With a CV the size of a telephone directory, it's almost easier to say who he hasn't worked with, but alphabetically speaking Prince, Primal Scream and Parliament are just some of the P's in The Fiddler's address book. |
Saturday January 12thThe Great Fitzroy Mussel FestivalThe Boat Club, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island No Charge. 11am – 8pm. Book ferry (& accommodation if needed) in advance on 0800 AUCKLAND Thousands are expected to flock to the usually quiet Great Barrier Island to dine on the fresh mussels farmed locally. The crowds bring a spectacular vibrancy to the island with hundreds of boats, music, cheer and celebration. The focus of course is on the mussels prepared in every way possible, but while you're there don’t forget to explore what makes the island so special, i.e. white sand beaches, dense native bush, local art and crafts, diving and fishing charters and a network of walking tracks. And/Or Music In The Parks: Kantuta Jellicoe Park, 131 Trafalgar St, Onehunga. No Charge. 6 – 9pm I used to listen to the internationally renown, 5 piece Latin American salsa band Kantuta at outdoor concerts when I was a boy. I am not missing this opportunity and neither should you. And/Or Our House: Summer Sessions Embassy Lounge, 608B Port Rd, Whangamata Tickets $10 on the door. 10pm – Close Oh to be a DJ. Tim Phin, Karn Hall and Cam Robertson are on tour going to all the hip holiday spots to party hard. This Saturday sees them at Whanga. They bring the big city flavour to a club that rarely gets to feel the full force of party central. Together with local DJ’s they create an 8 hour storm that you will want to be a part of, if at all possible. |
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Sunday January 13thJames Paver and KahuThe Kingslander, 470 New North Rd, Kingsland No Charge. 3 -6pm They have the odd original song but most are sweet covers. It’s an ad-lib roller-coaster show which you can interact with or just enjoy them strumming away in the background. Head along hungry as there is a mean BBQ on offer for $10 during the performance. |
Monday January 14thGo see the movie: I Am LegendMost cinemas Tickets $8.50 - $14.50 An adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel stars Will Smith as scientist Robert Neville, a lone survivor of a vampire virus, who keeps busy by preparing for a nightly attack in a deserted New York City. The film contains one of the most expensive scenes ever filmed, where the Brooklyn Bridge gets destroyed to isolate Manhattan Island from the mainland. It succeeds due to some good thrills and a super performance from Smith, but flirts with predictability at the end. |
Tuesday January 15thThe Wind In The WillowsThe Pumphouse, Killarney St, Takapuna Tickets $17.90 from www.tix.co.nz or call (09) 4898360 I think everyone has seen some sort of adaptation of this classic children’s tale. The show takes place in the natural surroundings around The PumpHouse, and the audience follows the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty, Otter and Badger as they move around the locations of Killarney Park and Lake Pupuke; bringing the story to life with plenty of surprises. During the play the audience interacts with the story’s characters as they try to find the perfect spot for a picnic, laugh at Toad's obsession with the motorcar, and then help them rid Toad Hall of the nasty Weasels. And/Or Billy Bragg Leigh Sawmill Café, 142 Pakiri Rd, Leigh Tickets $47.50 from www.ticketek.co.nz or Leigh Sawmill. But they are very scarce. 9pm – 11.30am Billy is an Englishman who blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs. His political and social views and actions are about as famous as his 20 year international musical career. So by attending this concert be prepared to be enlightened in many ways, that’s if you can locate tickets. |
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Up And Coming Fun TimesJanuary 16th, Cocktail Night, Chow, AucklandJanuary 18th, Big Day Out, Mt Smart Stadium January 19th, The Police, Western Springs January 20th, Sounday, North Hagly Park, Christchurch January 20th, A1GP, Taupo January 20th, Evermore, Auckland Zoo January 25th, Parachute, Mystery Creek, Hamilton January 25th, International Customs Day, Maritime Museum January 26th, Aquatica ’08, Viaduct Harbour January 27th, The Doobie Brothers, Viaduct Harbour January 27th, The Karaka Million, Ellerslie Racecourse January 28th, Joe Cocker, Villa Maria Vineyard, Auckland January 28th, Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, Waitemata Harbour January 28th, Holden Astra Summer Sounds, Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier January 31st – Feb 5th, Auckland International Buskers Festival, Auckland CBD February 1st, Liam Finn, Auckland Zoo February 1st, Hero Launch Party, Auckland CBD February 1st, Wellington Rugby Sevens, The Caketin, Wellington February 2nd, Groundhog Day February 2nd, Raggamuffin, Rotorua February 2nd, Systematic:Feat Tayo, Zen, Auckland CBD February 2nd, Waiheke Island Wine Festival, Waiheke Island February 2nd, Sundown, Stonyridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island February 3rd, Superbowl XLII, Arizona, America February 5th, BlackCaps V England Twenty/20 Cricket, Eden Park, Auckland February 6th, Groove In The Park, Western Springs February 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 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 15th, Soundsplash ’08 (Starts), Raglan February 15th, NZ Warriors 1st Preseason Game, North Harbour Stadium 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 |