Never miss a good chance to shut upLast week Jo Caldwell won the Audi A4 Cabriolet rental thanks to www.luxuryrentals.co.nz. Nicole Stoupe will be having a blast at The Globe Bar this week with her $100 bar tab. Matt Jackson and Mel Selby each get a $245 Kingslander Bar voucher to enjoy at their leisure.Check below for details on all the 'must see' events coming up this week, along with a selection of pix from the last week. And make sure you return to the website and read my weekly review, and view a pile of new photos in the gallery section. |
This Weeks Killer Prizes2 tickets to the members only Our House dance party on at The Auckland Town Hall this Saturday. The 5th person to reply with "Our House" in the subject line gets them. The $245 Kingslander voucher is again available. Just put "Kingslander" in the subject line and reply back to me to be in the draw. Tuaca is a smooth premium Italian liqueur with a hint of Citrus and vanilla. I have 2 x 1125ml bottles to give away. In Melbourne this drop outsells Jagermeister. Check out the website www.tuaca.com. The Tuaca tag line is “Life's an adventure. Behave accordingly.” Put this in the subject line and mail me back to be in to win. I am also putting my gold Christina Aguilera ticket out there for someone to win. I can't go this Friday as I'm away, so to be in to win this ticket please mail me back with "Christina" in the subject line. |
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Wednesday August 1stAir NZ Screen Awards 2007Bar 3, Sky City, Corner Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland Central $95 from Sky City. 6.30pm - 11pm Out of 300 entries, across 30 catagories, the best productions and individual contributions from the film and TV industry have been sorted. Come rub shoulders with NZ's creative elite. Ticket includes, wine at the pre-party, whiskey at the after party and allocated seating in the Sky City theatre for the awards ceremony. And/Or DJ Karn Hall Favourites The Living Room, 106 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby No Charge. 6 - 10pm It's a place for all, the outdoor area is a fav for those with "the habit". Pop in and meet some friends for a well deserved mid-week beverage. The food and service is good to. If your toes begin to tap, have a boogie up front with Karn and he'll play your requests. |
Thursday August 2ndCrown For DowntownBritomart Pavilion, Corner Gore and Tyler Street, Auckland Central Tickets $35, from The Northern Steamship or Aveia Bars. 5.30 - 10.30pm See 8 bouts with white collared gents pelting each other for charity. Come on time for complimentary drinks and buffet dinner before the first bout at 7pm. Cash bar operates after this. All proceeds go to the Auckland branch of Ronald McDonald House. And/Or Galliano Mid-Winter Jam feat. DJ Sample Gee The Globe Bar, Darby Street, Auckland Central No Charge. 10pm - late This bar seems to never sleep. Tonight the NZ legend Sample Gee takes control of the decks and you can see his mastery for free. There will be $4 shots and ski-pass giveaways. It will be big and loads of fun. So I'll see you there :-) |
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Friday August 3rdBooze & SchmoozeLa Zeppa, 33 Drake Street, Freemans Bay No Charge. 5 - 10pm Go directly after work, collect $200 from the atm and spend it. It's a who's who of Auckland, from corporate high flyers to funky street artists. Great funky DJ, food and efficient service. And/Or Solephonic & Solaa Twin 12" Release Party Khuja Lounge, Level 3, 536 Queen Street (The K' Rd end) 10pm - late. $5 on the door before 12, $10 after DJ, now producer, Manual Bundy is Solephonic, and now Sugarlicks Soul System presents his debut EP. Expect some hip-hop,funk with a touch of jazz. It'll be a rip-snorter. |
Saturday August 4thNuffield Street Bloc PartyNuffield Street, Newmarket No Charge. 1 - 5pm If you like shopping, music, chocolate and bubbles then this is for you. 29 hand-picked international and local fashion brands, chic eateries and stylish homeware stores band together for a street party. Broadcast live on George FM, it's going to rock all arvo to the funky sounds of T-Rice and Sambro. And/Or Flamingo Party SpyBar, 204 Quay Street, Viaduct Harbour No Charge from 10- 11pm. $15 on the door after 11pm. Open till 9am. Wallow amongst the palms and pink flamingos while sucking on free cocktails (till 11pm). There will also be a membership drive for the party season ahead, so get your name on the Spybar list for great perks. 6 great diverse DJ's will keep the party effervescing all night. |
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Sunday August 5thEsther Sings JazzMalt Bar, 442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn No Charge. 1pm - 5pm Sit outside on the back sheltered deck by the woodfire and listen to sensational jazz sounds. And/Or Spoiled Rotten LIVE Verona, 169 K'Rd, Auckland Central No Charge. 7pm - 10pm It's all candle-lit and cosy at this loungy cafe. The indie-pop band, The Brunettes, perform, as does alternative/singer/songwriter Chris Knox and NZ quality poet David Hornblow. Hosted by ALT TV presenter Megan Franich, this showcase will be broadcast live. Receive a complimentary cocktail on entry. Yummy. |
Monday August 6thMystictruthsAuckland Art Gallery, Corner Wellesley and Kitchener Streets, Auckland Central No Charge on Mondays. 10am - 5pm Visit at lunch, or escape early, and see this provoking contemporary exhibition. It features 17 acclaimed international artists who deal with the intangible in a way that questions both belief and cynicism. Enter the unfamiliar territory of the unknown. |
Tuesday August 7thVine CultureThe Living Room, 106 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby $10 on the night. 7 - 10pm. Informal yet educational. The night's hosted by NZ alcohol heavyweights Pernod Ricard, who will educate you on the wine making process, the origin of the wines, and of course how to use your senses and taste the wines. Each wine's accompanied by some finely matched nibbles. There will be specials and prizes for participants. |
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Events To Mark In Your DiaryAugust 8th, Bloc Party, TelstraClear Pacific Events CentreAugust 8th, Careers Expo Starts, ASB Showgrounds August 9th, Miss Sapphire Lingere FINAL, Sapphire Bar August 10th, Crazy Mexican Singles Party, The Kingslander August 11th, Bob Dylan, Vector Arena August 11th, Oxygen Dance Party, Studio August 12th, Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge 07, One Tree Hill August 14th, The Cure, Vector Arena August 14th, Odyssey Wine Tasting, Pitch bar August 17th, Malente Dance Party, Toto's August 18th, Alice In Wonderland Party, Flight Lounge August 24th, Erotica Starts, ASB Showgrounds August 25th, Famous Party, Opium August 29th, Celebrity Auction, The Kingslander August 31st, Maori Expo, Aotea Centre August 31st, Gatecrasher Dance party, Studio September 6th, Nitro Evolution Party, Opium September 7th, First Game Of Rugby World Cup, St Denis, France September 8th, Whips'n'Spurs, Ellerslie Racecourse |