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Welcome to my 141st, and farewell, edition of my weekly guide
There are 11,152 of you guide-getters out there to date, and I've met almost all of you. After 4 years it's up to someone else out there to pick up the party ball and run with it. I know there are a few bidding for the crown. Rob, Sammy, Damon, Brad to name but a few :-) But if anyone wants any kind of piece of this party empire that I've created, let me know ASAP.
For more of a goodbye chat CLICK HERE!
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FINAL issue (#141) prize winners are:
Sara Zygis & Maria Hurst won the Fly My Pretties packs. Collin Reremoans, Vicky Cairns, Rebecca Coleman-Smith, Hayley Smith & Laurel Foreman all got double passes to The Masquerade Ball. Tracey Foxall & Katherine Mana got The Auckland Zoo family passes. Nick Ward get this weeks Mischief Box. Michael Morgan finally gets the Mr Vintage t'shirt he's always wanted. Sarah Beedell is dancing hard this Friday at Viscious Tour 09 feat. Paul Glazby & Ben Stevens. Vanya Orme, Jessica Spy, Dan Rawlings, Dean Wairepo, Kai McCormack, Javana Schiporst, Georgina Jelley, Lisa Drinnin & Anne Dunlop. All get Saints & Sinners double tickets. Jessica Desmond, Natalie Griffiths & Zoe McFarlane won AYP annual memberships. Krystina Te Kanawa picks up The Traffic Bar voucher.
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9 cool things up for grabs this week are:
2 x AYP (Auckland Young Professionals) Annual Memberships. It's all about inspiring and encouraging the next generation of decision makers and leaders. They have regular meetings that will set anyone along a sure path of success. Go to www.ayp.co.nz and put the name of the main bloke featured at their first breakfast on May 7th as the header for an email back to me.
1 x Dropped Easter Special double pass, to be held at Ink & Coherent NEXT Saturday. Breaks, Dubstep, House & Techno laid down by some of this countries finest. To check this out for free name one of the DJ's playing, and put it as the header for an email back to me.
8 x Double tickets to Saint's & Sinners to be held at Toto's Montecristo Rooms NEXT Thursday April 9th. This radical costumed dance event will blow your socks off. Fully themed it features music from the likes of The Tutts, Labretta Suede, DJ Shaveer and The Kingsland Vinyl Appreciation Society. To get free tickets write 'Saints & Sinners' as the header for your email entry back to me.
1 x Double pass to Renaissance at A'isha on April 12th, featuring the magnificent Satoshi Tomiie. The Japanese-New Yorker has played pretty much everywhere in the world. Playing downtime music to charging stuff, this'll be a massive night. Put 'Satoshi' as the the title for an email back to me to go in the draw.
1 x Sinden & Fake Blood double pass for Ink'n'Coherent this Friday night. Both hailing from the UK, and both way up there in international popularity stakes. Upbeat, grinding housey-electro tunes from the other side of the world. Write 'Sinden & Fake Blood' in the subject box of 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 tell me one of the brands Mischief Boxes stock. Put that word as the title for your entry back to me.
1 x Double ticket to Octane & Club Stargate pres. Paul Glazby & Ben Stevens who rock Studio on this Friday. Hard dance at its international best. Expect fireworks from the fingers of these gents. Type 'Octane v Stargate' as the title for an email back to me to be in to 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. To possibly win, scout around the site and put where Mr Vintage can ship gear to, 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 novel going on there. If you'd like this tab email me with 'Traffic Bar' as the header.
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Thursday April 2nd
Culture Garden Tea Dance Highwic, 40 Gilles Ave, Newmarket No Charge. 2 – 4pm
Set in a tranquil oasis, a 16 piece orchestra plays jazz from the 20's for y'all.
And/Or PSC 1st Bday Week: Occupational Therapy Ponsonby Social Club, 152 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 8Pm – 2am
Manual Bundy, Sir-Vere, Rodger Perry & Submariner mix up funk, soul and hip-hop beats. 4 of the finest blokes in the game. A great Thursday option.
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Friday April 3rd
Pitch Black & Lewis McCallum Orchestra Beresford Square, Beresford St, Newton No Charge. 8 – 11pm
I've been lucky enough to meet these guys a few times, and I like them as people and adore their tunes. Expect power Electronica and skilled jazz.
And/Or Octane & Club Stargate pres. 'Viscious 2009' feat. Paul Glazby & Ben Stevens Studio, 340 k' Rd, Newton Tickets $29.50 from www.iticket.co.nz. 10Pm – 6am
Paul's been round since I was a boy, Ben's a little more recent. Both play blistering techno as good as any can in the world. Flying in from the UK, they play a 1 hour set each with a back 2 back one inbetween. 3 hours of mad-as hard beats, when added to all the rest of the madcap DJ's, lighting, sound and fans, equals a brilliant night for any raver.
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Saturday April 4th
Sola Rosa. 'Get It Together' Album Release Tour Toto's Montecristo Room, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Tickets $25 from www.undertheradar.co.nz. 10Pm – 2am
A host of familiar Kiwi musical names collaborate with the 4 cornerstone core members, to bring out their 4th album. I describe the sound as mild, educated electronica with lots of classy surprises. For $25 this is a great deal, and I expect a full house.
And/Or Sickk Disco pres. The Golden Age Cassette Number Nine, Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central Entry $10 on the door. 9Pm - 5am
Something for your eyes, body ears and soul. All types of instruments making great electronic dance sounds. Experiential art, golden bodies, hard to explain but novel and fun.
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Sunday April 5th
UNICEF Guiness World Record Water Fight Western Springs Lakeside Park, 859 Great North Rd, Western Springs No Charge. 11Am – 1pm. Pre-register + info on www.tapproject.org.nz
Bring your own, or in exchange for a $2 donation you get a UNICEF one. Just ensure you register beforehand, else you don't count.
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Monday April 6th
Movie Night: In Search Of A Midnight Kiss Academy Cinema, (Below) Auckland Public Library, Lorne St, Auckland Central Tickets $15 (book on (09) 3732761). 6.30 – 8.15pm
All about friendship, the internet, love and one radical New Years night in L.A. It's a great fresh movie that we can all relate to and laugh over. All for one and one for all.
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Tuesday April 7th
Link Choi Art Exhibition Preview, 'Mystery Plays' Satellite Gallery, Cnr St Benedict St & Newton Rd, Newton No Charge. 5.30 - 7pm
Link takes classic legends, bible stories and fables and re-tells them in a contemporary style with a vibrant creative insight that brings the characters to life. Link is part of a new generation of artists bringing digital effects into the arena of fine art.
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Wednesday April 8th
Telecom Movies In Parks: King Kong Glover Park, Glover Rd, St Heliers No Charge. 6.30 – 9.30pm
Come prepared with nibbles, liquid and comfort. This movie is a great one for all to thoroughly enjoy. Music and giveaways start proceedings then the feature flick kicks in.
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Cool Events To Watch Out For On The Horizon:
April 9th – Saints & Sinners Costume Dance Party @ Totos April 9th – Nitelife Dance Party & Awards @ Ellerslie Racecourse April 10th – Easter Paradise Dance Party @ Studio April 12th - Unplugged In The Vines @ Stonyridge Vineyard April 12th – Renaissance feat. Satoshi Tomiise @ A'isha April 15th – De La Soul @ The Powerstation April 17th – V8 Supercars 'Hamilton 400' @ Hamilton April 16th – World Cinema Showcase (begins) @ Academy Cinema April 18th – Chemistry Dance Party @ Auckland Town Hall April 18th – Rollercoaster 09 @ North Harbour Stadium April 19th – The Wedding Show @ Aotea Centre April 19th - Unplugged In The Vines @ Stonyridge Vineyard April 24th – Red Bull Soundclash: Mint Chicks v King Kapisi @ The Powerstation April 25th – ANZAC DAY April 25th – Sneaky Sound System @ The Powerstation April 26th – Bride & Groom Show @ Ellerslie Event Centre May 1st – NZ Air Guitar Grand Final @ Vesbar May 1st – Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala @ Aotea Centre, ASB Theatre May 6th – Pussycat Dolls feat. Lady Gaga @ Vector Arena
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