An awkward morning is better than a boring nightCongratulations to Christine Bieleski who won the Raspberry KGB prize and Rob Keating the Woodstock Bourbon (party at yours this weekend aye?) Megan Tapper, Janine Jurji and Paul Marks got the double passes to the super funny "Knocked Up" movie. Chico Timoti, Desiree Pretty, John Taimana, Amanda Riley and Abbie Mackay won the double tickets to see The Warriors conquer to The Knights this Saturday.OK... there are some big changes going on around here, and for the first time, my review of what happened last week is published online! To read it click here. On my site you'll also find a big image gallery and a space where the rapidly growing Marty's Guide community can share stories ideas and any random stuff that springs to mind. So get busy with it and let me know what you think by going to the contact page. BUT FIRST!... Before you go anywhere, check out all the cool happenings for the current week below, and the usual selection of pics, and some SENSATIONAL killer prizes... |
This weeks Killer Prizes:Get this! 1 day’s rental of a luxury Audi A4 Cabriolet, thanks to www.luxuryrentals.co.nz. To be in to win this just mail me back with the answer to this question in the subject box. "What is the minimum rental age when renting a Porsche from Luxury Rentals?"2 x $245 Kingslander Bar vouchers to give away. To be in the draw to win one of these then mail me back with the name of something that's on The Kingslander's menu. The Globe Bar, right in town on Darby St, is putting up a $100 bar tab this week. To be in for this prize, mail me back with the name of any event that has been on at The Globe this month, in the subject line. |
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Wednesday July 25thRetro WednesdaysThe Pony Club, 55 Customs Street, Auckland Central No Charge. 9pm - Late If you find yourself out and about on Wednesday night, there aren't many party options, here is one and it's damn fun. Grand Master Flash to The Bee Gees to Van Halen, mixed together by the master, that is, Gordon Schumway. And/Or Meet The Mexicans The Kingslander, 470 New North Road, Kingsland $5 on the door. 8pm - 12am Come and have a sexy Salsa lesson for an hour upstairs from 8pm, then bop on til 12am with the help of Banda Latina. The sexy Crazy Mexicans will be in the house for visual stimulus and interaction. |
Thursday July 26thSponge Bar's 6th Birthday198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby No Charge. 6pm - Late If Sponge's 5th birthday is anything to go by it's 6th will ROCK. Get there early for complimentary Barcardi and cake. Jason Eli spins from 6pm broardcasting live on George FM. Then Bevan Keyes takes over. It'll be big, this is day 1; 2 more nights of partying follow after this. And/Or Air Guitar Grand Final Vesbar, AUT Campus, 37 - 69 Wellesley Street, Auckland Central No Charge. 8 - 11pm It's not too late. You can still have a lash. The winner goes to Europe, and competes in the 12th Annual World Air Guitar Champs. |
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Friday July 27thKarn Hall & Tim PhinMatch Bar, Corner Hopetoun and Pitt Streets, Auckland Central No Charge. 9pm - Late They are both damn fine DJ's and have a big following. This will be a quality evening. Expect tech house and boompty stuff, broken beats and bits, indy hip-hop and funky commercial house. And/Or The Tornadoes feat. Tyra Hammond Khuja Lounge, Level 3, 536 Queen Street (The K' Rd end) 11pm - late. $5 on the door before 12, $10 after They are a live funk/soul band featuring members of Opensouls and Fat Freddies Drop. Their hits have been clogging NZ alternative radio and they are getting worldwide attention and accolades. |
Saturday July 28thGreyhounds as Pets - Meet & GreetPet Mania, 45 Clyde Road, Browns Bay No Charge. 11am - 2pm These gentle, lazy dogs are very different to what you might expect. You'll also help Pet Mania fundraise for the great rescue work that G.A.P (Greyhounds As Pets) does; finding loving homes for ex-racing Greyhounds. And/Or The Warriors & Auckland NPC Rugby Supporters Double Header Mt Smart Stadium & Eden Park $10 - $80 from Ticketek & Ticketmaster. Kick-off 5.30pm & 7.30pm It's possible to do both, but I'm not paying your speeding fine. It would be fun though. See two world-class teams kick butt. Please let me know if anyone manages this feat. And/Or Miss Auckland Pagaent The Crowne Plaza, Albert Street, Auckland Central Tickets $90. Contact info@missauckland.co.nz for more info. 6pm - 10.30pm There are 24 contestants and almost half are guide-getters, so I'm going in support. Your ticket includes dinner and a fabulous show. There are the usual catagories and it looks like a slickly run event. |
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Sunday July 29thVariety Monster Book FairAlexandra Park Function Centre, Level 3, Greenlane Road West, Epsom No Charge. 8am - 4pm It's the largest book fair of its kind in the country, with bargain books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Records, Games, puzzles and lots more. Celebrity story tellers 10-12pm. And/Or Auto Salon Final Day ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom $20 on the door. It's all about cars. The sleekest, fastest, loudest, sexiest etc. There will be giveaways, girls and glam. Not a bad way to spend a lazy Sunday. |
Tuesday July 31stVodka TastingThe Bluestone Room (Upstairs), Durham Lane, Auckland Central $5 on the door. 6pm We taste all the top shelf stuff. Arrive early and get settled for an hour or two of great times. Very yummy nibbles are provided. |
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Events to Mark in Your DiaryAugust 2nd, Auckland Food Show Starts, Auckland Showgrounds |