I began 08 with a handful more than 6000 guide-getters; the year ends with 10,451 and a heck of a lot of fantastic memories. A very happy festive season to you all. See you in 2009Out of the 19 parties I went to last week the ones that shone were, the opening The Backyard Bar, Playstation's Singstar ABBA launch, Strippers R Us's Christmas hoedown, the Sleepless party at Spy and Demon Energy's Carnival Of Freaks. Meaning that there was a lot of mediocrity out there, but let's gloss over those and stay positive.To take a closer look at what I got up to last week. CLICK HERE! |
Issue #129 lucky devils are:Philippa Roos won the lucky last Summadayze double pass.Seralyn Keen and Patric Santos get the Allure tab for Bungalow8 this Thursday. Wendy Ballard got the final bottle of Juicy Couture for 2009. Jessica Tarry won the Demon Energy Carnival Of Freaks tix. Michael Eagle will be smelling superb for Xmas with a bottle of Dirty English. Jana Conway picked up 4 NZ Breakers mid-court seats for this Thursday. Lee Densem can choose a Mr Vintage t'shirt for free. Michelle Dalton won the Rosesarered $50 voucher. Katie laing, Shelley Black and Matt Asplin got passes for Sleepless. Sheree Duncan got couriered the VnC cocktail package. Darren Fowler won the box of Sero-2 serotonin replacing carbonated spring water. Lisa Marie is drinking for free this Friday at Traffic Bar. |
11 cool things to win this week are:1 x Double ticket to the Our House Summer Festival 2009 at Western Springs on Jan 24th. There's no Groove In The Park this year, this is the big summer outdoor party in Auckland. A jumbo day/night multi-genre summer music festival featuring well known kiwi and international acts. Put "Our House Summer Festival" as the title for an email my way to possibly win.4 x Tickets to see the NZ Breakers tackle the Townsville Crocs at the NSEC on Jan 15th. We're currently 2nd on the table and they're 4th, so it'll be a heated close battle. Type "NZ Breakers" in the subject box and email me if you want to go. 1 x Double pass to see Supergroove & Elemeno P rock The Powerstation this Friday. This prize speaks for itself. If you want to go, put the name of one of each of their songs as the header for an email back to me. 2 x Double passes to Christmas Electric at Ink & Coherent. Underground House and Electro at it's finest. A big event to round out 2008. To tag along for free, type "Christmas Electric" in the subject box of an email back to me. 1 x Double ticket, and a $50 bar tab for Christmas Carnage at Ink & Coherent this Saturday. Concord Dawn are headlining with their only gig in Auckland this summer. Also British Breaks act Atomic Hooligan, as well as Defcon1, Trei, Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken and more. To get this put "Christmas Carnage" as your header for an email back to me. 1 x $50 voucher to spend at your will from www.rosesarered.co.nz. Email the word which is below a picture of me leaping in the air, it's located somewhere in one of the categories on their website. Put the answer as the title for your email back to me to be in the draw. 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 going on there. If you'd like this tab email me with “Traffic Bar” as the header. 1 x Double ticket for Our House's NYE dance party at Toto Restaurant. If you've left it too late for Matakana, and can't be bothered going to Gisborne, this is a wicked option. Putting "Our House NYE" is the key. Put it as the header for a message back to me to be in the draw. 2 x $50 bar tabs for Bungalow8 NEXT Thursday for Allure. It's a new fun evening of up-tempo dancefloor fillers. You have room to move, get just a little bit crazy, and drink properly made cocktails. Put “Allure” as the headline for an email back to me to go 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 the 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. 2 x Double passes to NZ Herald Christmas Carnival at Ellerslie Racecourse. These tickets will give you premium access to the highly sought after Viva Fashion Village on the Newmarket Lawn. What better way to repair the nerves after a Christmas Day full of over endulgence and family mayhem! Put “Viva Fashion village” as the header of your email when you mail me back. |
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Wednesday December 17thHootchy Kootchy Amateur Burlesque NightToto Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Tickets $10 on the door. 7Pm – 11pm The amateurs will open the show with their fab line up of tassel and tease, then the Hootchy Girls will workshop the numbers that they've been working on for months. Resident MC, Tony Bambini, will carry the night with his off the cuff humour and DJ, Mark Pickering, will be in control of the 1's and 2's. This is hilarious choreographed (well most of it) fun at it's best. And/Or Select Grand Final Carpark, 1 Lower Hobson St, Auckland Central No Charge. 8Pm – 12am. Budding DJ's have been battling for months, now it's down to just a handful. Tonight the prize is a 2 month residency for the pumping young person hang out that is Carpark. |
Thursday December 18thPasha XXXmas PartyPasha, Shed 22, Princes Wharf, The Viaduct, Auckland Central No Charge. 6pm - 3am Pasha strikes again. Tonight the sensational Vixens entertain, Dita Von Tease style. Complimentary egg nog, with a twist, on arrival, tapas & more. Burlesque attire very welcome. And/Or Corona Summer Party The Gables, 248 Jervois rd, Herne Bay No Charge. 7pm - 12am A great time to catch up with friends before everyone departs on family business. The Gables is perfect to party, or for quiet time with it's cosy corners. Tonight will be slightly rowdy I'm guessing. Cheap drinks and music from Blackbird and Brendan Doig. |
Friday December 19thSupergroove & Elemeno PThe Powerstation, 33 Mt Eden, Eden Tce Tickets $40 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 7.30 - 11pm With the help of Deja Voodoo, these 2 Kiwi iconic bands, one old one new, plug into the Powerstation for a high energy lively performance. And/Or Freakitonia Club Duo, 68 Hobson St, Auckland Central Entry $5 before 12am, $10 after. 9pm - 3am The first one of its kind in NZ, a girl's dancehall booty shaking dance competition with cash prizes, Dj Riddimz playing all the best Dancehall beats, and Dj Guabo playing Reggeaton/Soca and MC Damo ripping it up on the Mic. And/Or The Turnaround Christmas Party Khuja Lounge, Level 3, 536 Queen St, Auckland Central Entry $15 on the door. 10pm - 5am A whole array of beats from all genres that keep your grooving all night. A fun friendly crowd, and worth a look. |
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Saturday December 20thRhys DarbySkyCity Theatre, SkyCity, Cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts, Auckland Central Tickets $39 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 8 - 10.30pm He's the lovable manager of Flight Of The Conchords, Murray. But he was a good stand-up comedian before his TV/Movie career took off. He does great impressions and is uniquely hilarious. Go check out Rhys. And/Or Pig Out! Vs Yam Jams Cassette #9, Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central Entry $10 on the door. 10pm - 3am Acid-House, Disco-Punk and Electronic tunes at a very funky new upstairs venue. And/Or Christmas Carnage Ink & Coherent, 268 K Rd, Newton Entry $15 on the door. 10pm - 6am It is a bit of a tradition for Concord Dawn to be headlining this gig, it's also their only one in Auckland this summer. British Breaks act Atomic Hooligan, who have just released their new album, perform, as well as Defcon1, Trei, Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken and more. So Breaks,Drum'n'Bass and Churchill Fisken Mash up madness. And/Or Xmas @ Toto Toto Resturant, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Tickets $18 from www.iticket.co.nz. 10pm - 6am 3 dance zones (nu-disco, hip-hop, D&B, electro and pumpin' house) each especially themed cater for your decerning party needs. |
Sunday December 21stLazyThe Birdcage Beer Garden, 133 Franklin Rd, Freemans bay No Charge. 12noon - 6pm Some have been up all night, others are starting fresh, but fun in the sun nonetheless. Party beats all afternoon. And/Or Kanye Taylor (Live) Sale St Brewery bar, 1 Sale St, Freemans Bay No Charge. 2pm - 5pm He's the best one man bands I've seen in a very long time. It's as if there's a CD playing of a host of great classic songs. If the sun's out, there aren't many places in Auckland. |
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Monday December 22ndThe Telecom TreeVictoria Park (by the New World), Auckland Central No Charge. 8.30pm - 12am See kids of all shapes, sizes and ages going goo goo at the massive lit tree, and the decorations that surround. For instance the retro red phone boxes that have Santa on the line, so you can tell him what you'd like for Christmas. While you're in the zone take a stroll up and down Franklin Rd. |
Tuesday December 23rdRoger Hall's Cinderella PantomimeHowick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland East Tickets $15 - $26 from www.iticket.co.nz. 7.30 - 9.30pm Roger Hall, the king of comedy, turns his hand to traditional pantomime with his own hilarious version of Cinderella. Jokes, slapstick and local gags galore make this an enjoyable Christmas treat for everyone. |
Wednesday December 24thUptown BoogieKhuja Lounge, Level 3, 536 Queen St, Auckland Central No Charge. 8pm - 2am Sambro and T-Rice, AKL kings of mid-tempo tunes, take their George FM Saturday arvo show to the club. |
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Cool Events To Watch Out For The Rest Of 08:Dec 20th, Club Luxury Christmas Party, Spy BarDec 22nd, The Longest Day Dec 26th, Boxing Day Races, Ellerslie Racecourse Dec 26th, Shapeshifter feat. Tiki, Mangawai Tavern Dec 26th, NZ Black Caps Vs West Indies 20/20, Eden park Dec 28th, Shihad feat. The Datsuns, Coroglen Tavern Dec 31st, Oxygen NYE 09, The Studio Dec 31st, Our House NYE, Toto Restaurant Dec 31st, Destination 09, 4:20 Dec 31st, Highlife's NYE Celebration Dance Party, Matakana Jan 14th, First Marty's Guide for 2009 |