Make hay while the sun shines, even if it's not totally to your tasteThe past week of pure sunshine must have got even the most stern homebody hermits outdoors. There was the odd morning when I rose, peeked between the curtains and internally said “Oh no, not another glorious day”. You see I was indoctrinated at an early age that if it was a stunner day you had to be out making the most of it. When it’s gloomy and less than favourable out, then you are allowed to head for the mall, DVD parlour, junk-food outlet and curl up on the sofa. So this extended fine spell has had me ballistic with varied activity, not all on the party tip either. Read all about it in my weekly review... (click here).In "The Evidence" on my website you'll find two fresh galleries of official Summadayze photos, courtesy of photographer Steve Field and Future Entertainment. There's also a couple of new galleries from last weekend's shenanigans too. Click here to have a look. |
Winners From The Last GuideJosh Christian was lucky enough to win my Kings Of Leon Tickets for last Saturday’s stella show.Jesika Body won the Groove In The Park double tickets. Paul Welch picked up the VIP ticket to Global Summer Dance Festival. Vanessa Warrender got couriered the Vault revival pack. Nicholina won The Breakers tickets and saw them have their biggest win ever. |
Cool Things To Win This Week1 x double pass to Aquatica. A huge musical event held at The Viaduct next Saturday. Name one of the 3 big name bands performing, put it in the subject line and email me back.1 x 3 course scrumptious meal for 2 at the launch of The Kingslander’s Dinner & a Movie night tomorrow, held privately upstairs at the bar. The food’s superb as it’s the social element. Put “Kingslander Dinner & a Movie” as the header if you want to win and mail me. Please include your phone number as I will call the winner. 2 x double tickets to see the latest movie sensation called “Cloverfield”. These passes mean you can see it anywhere, anytime. Write “Cloverfield” in the subject bar when you enter via email. 1 x double pass to Groove in the Park thanks to ALT TV. It’s getting close and tickets are selling fast. By entering here you may get a couple of freebies. Type the date the event is on in the header of your email when you enter. |
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Wednesday January 16th2 4 1 Cocktail NightChow Restaurant, Cnr Sturdee St & Pakenham St East, Viaduct Harbour No Charge. 8pm – 3am It’s opening night so will be humming. If you can make it tonight you must soon, whether for a beverage or a full-on meal. Every Wednesday is cocktail night, each one concocted by vintage pros with pleasure. Meet me down there at 10ish. And/Or Escapism The Safari Lounge, 116 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 9pm – Late Old School, and New School, Hip-Hop and R&B is thrown down by Peter James and my fav. NZ Hip-Hop bandit DJ CXL. The place has had a bit of a dicey rep over the last year or so, but I think it’s shaped up and worth a go. |
Thursday January 17thDinner & a MovieThe Kingslander, 470 New North Rd, Kingsland Tickets $35pp. Email info@thekingslander.co.nz to reserve your place. 7.30 – 10.30pm The launch movie is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. From now on, every Thursday upstairs there will be a movie accompanied by, without a word of a lie, one of the best 3 course meals around. It’s private, social and unique. There’s even an intermission. Next week Ghostbusters plays, Tootsie and Dr Strangelove follow. And/Or Lady Saw Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton Tickets $45 from Real Groovy, Beat Merchants or www.motherland.co.nz. 9pm – Late I’d describe her sound as vigorous reggae rapping with a visible message. She’s won Grammies, gone triple platinum, is regarded as The Queen of Dancehall and is strip teasingly sexy. Supported by the ever talented OZ group The Versionaries, and NZ team Silva and DJ Furyus; it’ll be a goodie. |
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Friday January 18thThe Big Day OutMt Smart Stadium, Beasley Ave, Penrose Tickets $122 from all over go to http://www.bigdayout.com/. 10am – Late It’s been pumped up to such a proportion it may self combust. Imagine 300,000 people all going Bijork to hundreds of bands, DJ’s and wicked acts. I’d recommend blagging your way into corporate hospitality, it’s an achievement and has many rewards. And/Or More FM Pro Beach Volleyball Tour The ASB Tennis Centre, 1 Tennis Lane, Parnell Tickets $20 from http://www.ticketek.co.nz/ or at the gate Pairs of babes and blokes fling themselves around on 120 cubic metres of spread out sand wearing next to nothing. NZ’s best pit themselves against some of the best duos in the world for honour, pro points and money. |
Saturday January 19thA1GP (Day 2)Taupo Motorsport Park, Broadlands Rd, Taupo Tickets $10 - $710. Got to www.a1gptaupo.com. 8am – 6pm The A1GP World Cup of Motor-sport roars into picturesque Taupo for three thrilling days of motor-sport bliss. This unique nation versus nation series features equalised technology that creates a level playing field. 21 countries stand in the way of the NZ hope Jonny Reid’s path to glory at home, driving Black Beauty. The weekend also includes racing from NZV8’s, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Toyota Racing Series, Formula Fords, Mini Challenge and Production Racing. And/Or Zoo Music: Evermore Auckland Zoo, Motions Road, Western Springs Tickets $12 - $27 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 6 – 9pm Your ticket gets you into The Zoo too so come early for a wander, but don’t forget to bags your pozzie. This music series attracts the big crowds, whose chilly-bins and picnic rugs encircle the band rotunda. Evermore is one of NZ’s most successful musical exports in recent years achieving a number one single in Australia, over 300 live shows and an MTV Award. Evermore will be supported by infectious indie-rock quartet The Electric Confectionaires, and up and coming singer/songwriter Chris Sanders. A very pleasant way to spend an evening. And/Or The Police. Feat. Fergie Western Springs Stadium, Stadium Rd, Western Springs Tickets $150 - $250 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz The wait is over. The hottest concert of the summer is here. Sting, Stewart Copeland & Andy Summers are about to touch down in Aoteoroa. In 1977, The Police stormed the music scene by blending reggae, punk, jazz and rock. They created an unmistakable sound filled with evocative melodies, infectious lyrics and rock & roll swagger and now they’ve sold around 20 million albums. Supported by fresh (in comparison) pop sensation Fergie it’s no wonder why there are only a handful of tickets left. |
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Sunday January 20thUPFM Solar Series (Phase 2)Tahaki Reserve, Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden No Charge. 12 – 6pm They’ll go through all the techno genres before settling on hard-house for the final hour. Come and people watch, you’ll see all-sorts. Bring a picnic and stake your claim on a patch of grass, then dance, play croquet, flirt, or do whatever you fancy. And/Or Free Parking #2 Orewa Reserve, 275 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa No Charge. 1 – 6pm The last one succeeded in giving all an exceptional Sunday afternoon get-together. This time they’ve crossed the bridge and headed north to the accommodating Orewa Reserve. Wendy Douglas starts the ball rolling, she passes it to Stormin’ Norman and his hip-hop beats, then Jason Eli scores in the corner with a 2 hour lesson of uplifting grooves. |
Monday January 21stGo see the movie: CloverfieldMost cinemas Tickets $8.50 - $14.50 Godzilla meets Blair Witch in this highly secretive blockbuster from the producer of the equally mysterious Lost TV series. The footage in the film is said to be culled from a videotape found in a handycam after “the incident”, and revolves around a group of young New Yorkers struggling to stay alive throughout the crisis. The exact nature of the beast has not been disclosed, and will not be revealed in any marketing material other than the movie itself. Curious? |
Tuesday January 22ndFast Forward Opening (Art Exhibition)Vavasour Godkin Art Gallery, 2nd floor, 35 High St, Auckland Central No Charge. 5 – 7pm It’s a group show from 8 forward thinking NZ artists. Come along, meet the artists, have a wander and a wonder about why things are the way they are. |
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Up And Coming Fun TimesJanuary 24th, Summer Classic Cocktail Competition, Reef Bar, Mission BayJanuary 25th, Excess – Back In The Day Dance Party, Met & Code January 25th, The Turnaround, Montecristo Room, Toto’s Restaurant January 25th, Parachute, Mystery Creek, Hamilton January 25th, International Customs Day, Maritime Museum January 26th, Club Ultra – Grand Opening, K Road 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 29th, Auckland Blues first Super 14 pre-season game, Brisbane January 31st, Global Circus, The Classic Comedy Club January 31st – Feb 5th, Auckland International Buskers Festival, Auckland CBD February 1st, Liam Finn, Auckland Zoo February 1st, Salmonella Dub & The NZSO, Aotea Centre February 1st, Hero Launch Party, Auckland CBD February 1st, Wellington Rugby Sevens, The Caketin, Wellington February 2nd, National Anthems Dance Party, Space, Newmarket 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, Culturefest 08, Onetangi, Waiheke Island February 3rd, Superbowl XLII, Arizona, America February 3rd, Fat Tuesday 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 9th, Zoo Music – Holly Smith, Auckland Zoo 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 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 |