Bring Back the Blag Last week was OTT, a 7+ night party marathon (speaking of marathons, who wants to run the Auckland one with me? At this rate I think I can only manage a half, but I’ll be there). Toto’s showed the cinema classic “Casablanca” on Tuesday. When the classic lines like “Here’s looking at you kid” came on, the diners erupted with cheers. The Silver Scroll music awards were on the same night, so we caught the end, arriving just in time to hear Helen speak gruffly of her love of music and present an award.  Most people had tuned out by this stage in favour of the open bar. It was great to see the camaraderie between the well-weathered, the freshmen artists, and those for instance like me, who hadn’t picked up an instrument since my failed attempt to become the next Midge Marsden on the harmonica in fourth form. The night curtailed with artists putting their names on a board, like when you’re queuing for a pool table at a busy bar, and ad lib jamming till their fingers seized up or throats required liquid cooling. For my full weekly review and to view all the picture galleries from the last week, click here.     Thumbs Up To... Kushla Wilson, she won the Les Mills Takapuna membership. James Kirkham won the NBL NZ Breakers tickets. Natalie Tambolash picked up the double tickets to the “Lust” dance party and lucky Liam McDonald got to see the legend Steely Dan perform at The Vector Arena on Saturday with his soon to be wife.     Cool Things to Win 1 x “Golden Ticket” to the Guide’s first ever party. It’s called “Caravan Of Love”, all drinks, food and entertainment is included. It leaves the inner city at 3pm, docking again at midnight at Forte, on Fort Lane opposite Flight Lounge. Here we merge with everyone else (All guide-getters, and their friends, are invited to Forte this Saturday from 11pm, for one huge after party). To possibly win this VIP ticket to ride, mail me back with “Caravan Of Love” in the subject line. 1 x ticket to witness Marilyn Manson cast a Gothic shadow over The Auckland Town Hall next Wednesday. Need I say more this guy is one of a kind. When you get your name from Marilyn Munroe and Charles Manson, and self proclaim yourself as the “Antichrist Superstar” you have to be a little warped/talented. To be in the draw mail me back with the name of the band’s latest album in the subject line. 1 x month unlimited membership to Les Mills Takapuna and another for Les Mills Central. Just put “Takapuna” or “Central” in the subject line and email me back to be in the draw.     Wednesday September 26th Sublime Sounds, with DJ Karn Hall Denim Bar, 207 Parnell Rd, Parnell No Charge 9pm – 1am Karn keeps it fresh’n’funky at this quaint bar. Parnell used to pump on Wednesdays, now it’s just Denim and Vanilla (up the road more) really. The crowd here is always styley and social. Worth a look if you’re at a loose end.     Thursday September 27th Demon National Jelly Wrestling Tour The Loaded Hog, 204 Quay St, America’s Cup Village, Auckland Central Invite ONLY. No Charge. Register at www.demonenergy.com. 7 – 11pm What better way to launch a new energy drink than organize a national jelly wrestling tour. There will be hot girls rolling around in jelly, tearing each other’s clothes off. If you are really lucky, you get to jump in and wrestle with them too. And/Or “Spies & Private Eyes”, The Bluestone Room’s 2nd Birthday Party The Bluestone Room, Durham Lane, Auckland Central No Charge. 7pm – Late Come dressed up and be treated to some complimentary hospitality (save some room for the Moroccan chicken). It’s a cosy place and when the band gets going it’s “off the hook”.     Friday September 28th DOCNZ 2007 Academy Cinema & SkyCity Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets $7 - $15 from the cinemas Have a quiet night and rest up for tomorrow night’s bender at Forte. This festival is Australasia’s only international competitive documentary film festival, showcasing the very best in documentary films from all around the world. And/Or Hush Bar’s 7th Birthday Hush Bar, Cnr Paul Matthews Rd & Omega St, North Harbour No Charge. 9pm – Late It’s been around for a while now, but how many of us have been out there? Very few I suspect. Now’s your perfect chance to celebrate a fine bar, browse Albany and hear Angela Fisken and Greg Churchill lay down the best beats you are likely to currently hear in NZ.     Saturday September 29th Marty’s Guide pres. Caravan Of Love (Official After Party) Forte Bar, Fort Lane (opposite Flight Lounge), Auckland Central No Charge. 11pm – 6am. (Say “Marty’s Guide” to security for entry) Come on time and witness the “Caravan Of Love” tour roll in. We would have been operational for 9 hours when 170 of us rock up to Forte at midnight. It will be a sight for sore eyes. You, and all of your friends, are invited to celebrate my first party. It’s going to be one huge event. DJ’s to dwarfs, it’s all here.     Sunday September 30th Antiques Wine Roadshow Coopers Creek Vineyard, Huipai No Charge. 11am – 5pm Just like the TV show; professionals will evaluate any old wine, or wine memorabilia, you may have lying around. You never know what secrets might be unearthed. Live jazz will serenade you as you amble around the other displays and stalls. A fun chilled day. And/Or UPFM Spring Break Dance Party Aquatic Park Pakakai Springs, 150 Parkhurst Rd, Parakai Tickets $20 from UPFM, Cnr Khyber, Symonds St & New North Rd, 12 – 6pm Imagine hotpools, sunshine and NZ’s best hard dance DJ’s. If you’re smiling right now, get to UPFM asap, as there are only 100 tickets to this party. Dance all arvo in the sun in a private arena, taking frequent dips in the pools, or dashes down the hydroslides.     Monday October 1st “15 Minutes Of Fame”, Auckland Uni Short Film Contest The Classic, 321 Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets $10 on the door. 7 – 10pm They’ve been planning, filming and editing for months. Now it’s judging time. See the next generation of Peter Jacksons before they get too big for their boots. If one isn’t your cuppa, you only have to wait a few minutes till the next one. And/Or Flight Of The Conchords Prime TV No Charge. 10 – 10.30pm It’s the funniest show I have seen in years, and it’s 2 kiwi guys that have done it. It combines, a fresh music style, comedy and art. Very very clever.     Tuesday October 2nd Dinner & A Movie Toto’s Italian Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central The experience is $45, but guide-getters get it for half price. 7 – 10pm Glen, the owner, shows classic movies that most of us have heard of but never seen. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, the dining and movie viewing is funky and unique. You get 4 delicious courses, a vino, a top classic movie and a super start to a Tuesday night out.     Up And Coming Fun Times October 3rd, Marilyn Manson, Auckland Town Hall October 4th, NBL NZ Breakers v West Sydney Razorbacks, North Shore Events Centre October 5th, House Classix, SpyBar October 6th, TNT Pursuit ’07, Britomart October 12th, Linkin Park, Vector Arena October 12th, Excess Dance Party, Met & Code October 12th, Thank Funk It’s Friday (returns), Bacco October 12th, Cellar Dance Party, Mudbrick (Waiheke Island) October 13th, Soniktonik’s 2nd Birthday, Ink Bar October 18th, NZ Music Awards, Aotea Centre October 18th, NBL NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers October 20th, Miss Lingere Model 2007, Stonyridge Veineyard October 20th, Sundown Dance Party, Stonyridge Vineyard October 21st, Rugby World Cup Final, France October 25th, Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque Show, The Classic October 25th, Diwali Festival Of Lights (begins), Auckland central October 27th, Marty’s Guide pres. Sleepless Dance Party, SpyBar October 27th, Chinese Laundry Dance Party, Met & Code October 28th, Auckland Marathon, Auckland Movember 1st, Movember (begins). Get growing your moustaches guys! Movember 1st, NBL NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets Movember 3rd, Phoenix Dance Party, Galatos Movember 8th, NBL NZ Breakers v Singapore Slingers Movember 9th, “Blue” Boat Party, Auckland Harbour

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