I'm writing from bed this week, after the 2 burning ends of my candle finallly met The wild week that was, was eventful. One major event each day saw me amazed at art, schmoozing with celebs, bow tied at a ball, dancing with dolls and banging bongos. I don't think anyone knew Brooke Howard-Smith was so skilled. His maiden art exhibition, titled "Stolen Moments", was a hit, with many works sold before the last Mojito was shaken. There was no obvious theme, apart from avante garde and appealing, but if I'd had some spare readies I definitely would've invested. Read the full round up in my weekly wrap (click here).     Last weeks prize winners are: Taylor Christensen will be seeing the colourful musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert with her mother. Dodger Arnett won the Denim Bar tab. Courteney Macleod will be busting moves at Born2Bang this Saturday. Nadine from Quicksilver will be couriered a new Freestyler hair styling kit. Natasha Sharpe had fun at Easy Tiger last Friday with her $50 bar tab. Natalie Hunt, Kimberley Adams and Adrian Hughes got Mint double passes. Paul King will be heading into Mr Vintage to select his free t'shirt this week.     Things to win this week: 2 x dDub albums, 18 tracks hot off the press. It's called Medicine Man, and even come with lyrics. I saw these guys play a month ago a SkyCity and was very impressed with the upbeat dub sound and timely vocals. I'll also throw in a double pass to their concert this Saturday at galatos for the 2 fortunate winners. Put "dDub @ Galatos" in the subject box if you'd like to win. 6 x Double passes to an exclusive Ministry of Sound VIP night at Met & Code next Thursday. It's put on by ZM and includes all sorts of goodies on the night. Plus a live show from The Potbellez who are playing there that weekend. Write "Potbellez"as the title for your email back to me when you enter. 1 x Freestyler hair styling unit from Anoroc. It's brand new top quality tongs, a lot like GHD’s, and worth $200, a brilliant for all the ladies out there. Write “Freestyler” in the subject box and email me if you want to win this super glamour enhancing tool. Mail info@anoroc.co.nz for more info. 1 x $50 bar-tab for Easy Tiger this Friday. It’s a very funky bar that’s hard to find. Just off Mahuhu Cres. down a wee alleyway (Dockside Lane), in a construction zone, out the front of The Vector Arena. Write “Easy Tiger” as the heading, for an email and send it to me if you’d like to prowl along. Include your phone number to please. 1 x $50 bar-tab for Cocktails by the Hour at Denim Bar. It’s for next Thursday. Come along and enjoy this quaint funky bar. Free bubbles for girls 8-10pm and quality live music. Write “Denim Bar” in the subject box and mail be to be 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 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. 4 x Double tickets to Excess Dance Party at Met & Code featuring Stupid Fresh (UK) this Friday. The party will be sexy and full of spunky people bouncing to the best UK remixes, originals and current anthems. 11 Australasian DJ's unite with Stupid to tag-team the turntables.     Wednesday June 11th Soul & Funk Music Night Chapel Bar & Bistro, 147 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 8.30 – 11pm A fusion of underground soul, funk and R & B styles, enhanced by live vocals from Saylene (one of NZ's elite female vocalists), all wrapped up in one of my favourite Auckland watering holes. And/Or Brazilian Night Barzuka, Cnr Victoria and Hobson Sts, Auckland Central No Charge. 10pm – Late Since this place changed names and it’s tune early this year it’s been busy-as on Wednesdays. Good fun people, mostly tourists, students and hospo peeps. Not much else on on Wednesdays.     Thursday June 12th Dare To Win Life Convention Centre, 110 Montgomerie Rd, Airport Oaks No Charge. 6 - 10pm. For free audience tickets email audience@imaginationtv.co.nz Sure to be an hilarious time with host Dominic Bowden. Groups of 4 people get a week to become skilled at a given challenge, then they return to show-off and hopefully win $10,000 if they succeed. Get amongst the audience for some laughs. And/Or Coffee Anyone Rialto Cinema, Broadway, Newmarket No Charge. 6pm I can never turn down a free movie, even educational ones like this one about the exploitation of the coffee trade. You'll be given complimentary coffee and a goodie bag for your trouble.     Friday June 13th Yes King - Rock This World Soundsystem Toto Bacco Room, 53 Nelson St, Auckland Central Tickets $25 from Real Groovy & Conch Records. 9pm - Late Live reggae, funk, dancehall, hip-hop and rnb, UK international group Yes King (consisting of Mark Rae, Rhys Adams and MC Mystro) provide it all in their own special way. A real lesson in enthrallting quality music for most tastes. And/Or Excess Dance Party feat. Stupid Fresh Met & Code, Cnr Shortland St & High Sts, Auckland Central Tickets $15 on the door before 12am, $20 after. Met & Code is a bit hit and miss, as to whether you'll get a boomer or a bomber night. This one's looking good due to there being 3 zones, international and Auckland's best DJ's, giveaways and that there's not much else on. Feel good house music all night. Come find me on the mezanine floor, I'll be there for most of the night.     Saturday June 14th Liam Finn & Eliza Jane The Powerstation, 33 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden Tickets $30 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 9pm - 1am I'd say he's bigger than his Dad now (Neil Finn). Over the past year, rock & pop singer/songwriter, Liam's been rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in world music. This performance will display his findings, so intriguing indeed. And/Or dDub Album Release Tour Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton Tickets $20 from Real Groovy & Cosmic Corner, 0r $25 on the door. A new fav of mine, Luke Thompson, sets the stage for an even newer one. Luke's a solo acoustic act with charisma and oodles of ability. DDub, who I was lucky to see for the first time a month ago, are recent additions to my small list of killer kiwi bands. They take a contemporary approach to authentic roots styles. The band members describe their live shows as "cranking and skanking." Regulars on the NZ festival circuit, like Splore, and Rhythm & Vines this album won't take long to climb the charts.     Sunday June 15th Original Art Sale Telstra Clear Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau Adults $10 entry. 10am - 5pm. More info on www.originalartsale.co.nz One of New Zealand’s largest art events, back for the fourth year running. The works will be priced between $100 and $5,000 and you're sure to find a bargain to enhance the home or office.     Monday June 16th Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert (The Musical) The Civic Theatre, Cnr Queen St & Victoria, Auckland Central Tickets $84.90 - $119.90 from www.the-edge.co.nz Daring, over-the-top, fast-paced and unforgettable. A 30 member cast and a clever converted bus entertain for near 3 hours. When the final curtain falls, you’ve seen 25 musical numbers, more than 500 costumes and heard every gay pun imaginable. It's on until July 6th, don't miss out.     Tuesday June 17th You Don't Mess With The Zohan (Cheap movie night) Most cinemas in NZ Tickets $10 for all I saw a preview and it's funny as. If you enjoyed "Knocked Up" like me then this is a must to see. Adam Sandler stars as Zohan, an Israeli commando who fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream: being a hair stylist in New York City.     Wednesday June 18th Sassy Club Night Safari Lounge, 116 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 9pm - 3am Sweet old school tunes from 9pm, then DJ CXL takes over at 11 with up front fresh hip-hop and RnB beats. He's the star, his mixing ability is unlike any Kiwi DJ I've ever seen. Worth a look if you're lurking on a Wednesday evening.     Interesting events to look out for: June 20th, Electro Puree Dance Party, The Highlander June 20th, Ben Hurley Comedian, The Classic June 20th, Ministry Of Sound pres. Potbelleez & Goodwill, Met & Code June 21stt, Octane pres. Generation Dance Party, Space Bar June 21st, The Shortest Day June 22nd, Wimbeldon Tennis Tournament (begins) June 24th, Mark Ussher Art Show Opening, Sanderson Gallery June 25th, Fantasia 08, KidsCan Lingerie Charity Event, Auckland Town Hall June 25th, Dinner & A Movie Night, Toto Restaurant June 28th, Mountain Mardi Gras, Ohakune June 28th, Reprezent Dance Party, Fu Bar June 28th, Hootchy Kootchy Burlesque Show, Toto Restaurant June 28th, Deep Hard’n’Funky Dance Party, Vector Arena June 28th, Mint Dance Party, Seba July 4th, Independence Day, America July 4th, Aphelion (Earth furtherest from the sun) July 5th, All Blacks V Springboks, Wellington July 11th, 40th Auckland International Film Festival (begins) July 12th, Key To The Groove pres. The Love Boat Dance Party, Pontoon July 14th, Bastille Bay July 19th, Stereodays Dance Party, Space Bar

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