Four weeks till I depart. 2 big things you could aid me with are...Firstly, defending my “Best Scene Personality” title I won last year at The Nite:Life Awards. Please click on this link and put in my name in the appropriate box to help in my quest. http://www.ourhouse.co.nz/nitelifeawards.The second is to see that all the finest party people can make my 33rd/leaving party on Saturday March 28th. Click on this link and have a read of the lowdown http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=47481854009&ref=ts For a look at what I did last week CLICK HERE! |
Issue #137 lucky devils were:Edward Jephson is rocking with me to Get Shaky this Friday.Helen Page & Millie Thomas won the Bagraiders double passes. Joanne Brooks got the Bomfunk MC tix. Mark Dye & Katie Laing won Bush Party VIP double entry. Vicki Morgan got Slinky tickets. Tina Chai is seeing Pluto & The Mint Chicks this Saturday as part of Zoo Music. Leon Austin, Michaela Russ & Helen Page got Time Warp launch party double tix. Matt Jackson won the Taste Auckland passes. Stephanie Katte picked up the Mischief Box surprise. Hope Smith & Hannah Ellison won Film Festival tickets. Stephanie Archer is drinking a comp bar tab Traffic Bar this Friday. Tracey Foxall can now choose a Mr Vintage T of her choice. Lynette Auckram & James Armitage got to see Southside Comedy last Saturday. Ben Smith & Bridget Casey won Christain Luke tix for Bungalow8. Melissa Misson is going to Cheesefest. |
13 cool things up for grabs this week are:1 x Double ticket to The NZ Beer Festival on NEXT weekend at Ellerslie Racecourse. Wellington had theirs last weekend, now it's Auckland's turn. For a great time, and enough beer to sink a ship you have to get along to this massive annual event. To go in the draw type “Beer Fest” followed by one of the acts performing, in the subject box of an email and send it to me.1 x $65 box from www.mischiefboxes.co.nz. Mischief Boxes are a wicked new site. They have great gift boxes for parties and special occasions, all which you can customize yourself online. To win, go to their website, look around and find what the Mischief Girls ride around on (hint: it's in the news section). Put that mode of transport as the title for your entry back to me. 1 x Double ticket to see superstar Dutch DJ, Sander Kleinenberg, perform at Studio as part of his 'This Is' World Tour. This guy is huge, I saw him play 10 years ago and remember a sonic set. His techno tunes and matching visuals are a must see. Put “Sander Kleinenberg” as the header for an email back to me to be in to win a pair of tix. 2 x Double passes to Christian Luke performing at Bungalow8 this Friday night. He's flying in from OZ for 2 shows (the other in Tauranga). Upbeat house and raving electro tunes all night. Write “Christian Luke” in the title box and email me if you want to go. 2 x Double VIP tickets to Taste of Auckland at Ellerslie Racecourse from Mar 19th – 22nd. 4 days of unrivaled gourmet delight. A celebration of the best food and drink that this region has to offer. Put “Taste Auckland” as the title for an email back to be in the draw. 1 x Double ticket for Wild Bean Cafe's latest Zoo Music offering this Saturday evening. This time it's the turn of The Mint Chicks and Pluto to rock the crowds at Auckland Zoo. Both of these rock groups are multi-award winners, and this party will sell-out. Write “Zoo Music” as the title for your email entry back to me to possibly win. 1 x Single ticket to see Mr. Get Shaky himself, Ian Carey at the newest club in town Shed 19 this Friday, on Princes Wharf. From all accounts it's going to be a real humm dinger of a dance party. You want to be at this. Type “Get Shaky” in the subject box of an email and send it on over to me. 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. 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. 2 x Double passes to slynkey.com's next Girl's Night Out at Suite Bar on Saturday 21st March. Goodie bags, cocktails, prizes, nibbles, dancing, party games & male waiters. These parties are legendary! If you'd like to attend put “Slynkey” as the title for an email back to me. N.B. Please include your mobile number so slynkey can give you all the details. 2 x Double pass to Cheesefest '09 at the SkyCity Convention Centre on Wednesday March 4th. This speaks for itself. ie. Enough cheese to sink a ship, and you can sample it all. Write “Cheesefest” as the header for your email back to me to be in the draw. 1 x Double ticket to People In Your Neighbourhood at The Transmission Room NEXT Thursday. It's an intercultural music collaboration from artists the world over, and live street-style fashion show. Type “People In Your Neighbourhood” as the title for your email entry back to me. 2 x Double passes to the Time Warp opening launch party at the new Komodo City Bar on Wyndham St this Friday. It's a mix of stand-up comedy and retro dance hits, aimed at 25 – 45 age bracket. Type “Time Warp” as the title for an email back to me if you'd like to attend. |
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Wednesday Mar 4thStella Artois Auckland Cup DayEllerslie Racecourse, 80 – 100 Ascot Ave, Greenlane Tickets $20 from www.aucklandcupweek.co.nz. 11Am – 9pm This is the big race day of the year for me. I'll be all accessorised up and in my white suit with a fine fillie by my side. The $20 entry gets you everything you need, but the other options get you into more exclusive areas that may include all drinks and food etc. And/Or Cheesefest SkyCity Convention Centre, Federal St, Auckland Central Tickets $35 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 5 – 8pm A unique event where you get to taste the best cheese in NZ all in one place. Speak to the cheesemakers, enjoy a wine matched to your cheese. Your entry fee includes a complimentary glass of Yealands Estate wine, bread and all the cheese you can eat. |
Thursday March 5thAuckland Festival 09 (begins)Red Square, Aotea Square, Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets Various $ In it's 3rd year the festival now attracts worldwide attention. 2 weeks of unmissable musical gems where artists and audiences collide. See the mundane changed to marvelous. My picks to see are La Clique, Tim Minchin, Die Roten Punkte – Robot/Lion Tour and Dogs of Auckland. And/Or Bedouin Soundclash Sale Street Brewery, Sale St, Freemans Bay Tickets $25 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 9Pm – 1am They've performed alongside Cold Play and Black Eyed Peas, and had their single “1259 Lullaby” feature on the hit TV series 'Grey’s Anatomy'. For the first time, the power trio from Ontario Canada hit NZ. With a seductive combination of lead singer Jay Malinowski’s soulful wail and hypnotic rhythmic guitar grooves, Eon Sinclair’s deep dubbing bass, and Pat Pengelly’s driving rhythms, Bedouin Soundclash creates its own innovative fusion of reggae, rock, punk and soul. |
Friday March 6thTim Minchin: Ready For ThisThe Festival Club, Red Square, Aotea Square, Auckland Central Tickets $40 from www.the-edge.co.nz. 9.30 – 11pm He's wildly unorthodox and brings his unique brand of musical comedy to Auckland fresh from a sold-out UK tour. Tim's show has been labeled; brilliant, hilarious comedic cabaret that is fast-paced, insightful and original. He's one of the most exciting and sought-after performers on the international comedy circuit. And/Or Sander Kleinenberg Studio, 340 K Rd, Newton Tickets $34.90 from www.iticket.co.nz. 10Pm – 6am Crowd pleasing techno tracks linked in simultaneously with mind bending visuals. Sander's been belting out beats to millions worldwide for well over a decade. The Dutch superstar DJ headlines this latest offering from Incline Events, and is supported by 20 others Kiwi stars across 3 zones. |
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Saturday March 7thSkyCity Diamond Day / Fuji Whips'n'SpursEllerslie Racecourse, 80 – 100 Ascot Ave, Greenlane Tickets $10 - $340 from www.aucklandracing.co.nz. 11.30am – 11.30pm The last BIG race meeting of the summer season. Come in for a $10 wander about, place a bet and see all the pomp and ceremony. Or, spend a bit more and go all out in the President's Suite. The best tip for guide-getters is to get dolled up and hit Whips'n'spurs for $75, it may be superficial, but it's a whole lot of fun. And/Or Wild Bean Cafe pres. Zoo Music feat. The Mint Chicks & Pluto Auckland Zoo, Motions Rd, Western Springs Tickets $30 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 5.30 – 9.30pm The Mint Chicks are one of the big names dominating the NZ music scene, after collecting five Tui awards last year, including best album, and best rock group. Pluto combine elements of modern sci-fi-delic, rock'n'roll power, pop sensibilities and gliding vocal melodies, to create music to enthrall all. Come early and wander amongst the animals at your leisure. Bring food, but no booze, sadly. And/Or Voyager: Ultimate Trance Classics Tonic, 270 K Rd, Newton Entry $10 on the door. 10Pm – 6am I'd be here with bells if I was going to be in town. It's trance anthems time, with all the hits from the 90's and early 2000's, played by our NZ raving DJ pioneers. |
Sunday March 8thBFM Summer SeriesAlbert Park, Auckland Central No Charge. 1 – 6pm The last one, a month ago, was brilliant. Cool, location, sounds and attendees. I predict fine weather and an event that is well worth checking out. Dub beats all day that end with a touch of techno. Come with all picnic nic naks. |
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Monday March 9thSteve Wrigley: Office BoyThe Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets $22 on the door. 7 – 8pm A good laugh to get over Moody Monday blues. Steve is funny, and this show seems novel and something we can all relate to; working in an office environment. Steve loves intelligent heckling, so let it rip. |
Tuesday March 10th'F' Is For FakeTe Tuhi Centre for the Arts, 13 Reeves Rd, Auckland East No Charge. 9Am – 8.30pm This exhibition caught my eye as something new and interesting. It investigates notions of reality and fakery, asking how we know what’s real in this bewildering world of photoshop, CGI and plastic surgery. The show looks at tricks, counterfeits, confusion, pranks, re-enactment and repeats. F for Fake then backtracks, and asks what might we learn from repetition? |
Wednesday March 11thMovies In Parks: Casino RoyaleWestern Park, Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 7 – 10pm Most will have seen this recent James Bond flick, but it's a fun night out option anyway. Bring vino, nibbles and a cushion. A great social affair. And/Or Circus OZ 30th Birthday Bash Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere & The Promenade, Takapuna Tickets $20 - $65 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 7.30 – 9.15pm Internationally acclaimed for thrilling, high energy shows that combine breathtaking feats, cheeky satire, and original live music, Circus Oz perform in Auckland for the first time as part of Auckland Festival. Everything you'd expect from a circus, but fresher and funkier. |
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Cool Events To Watch Out For On The Horizon:March 12th – Urban Soul Orchestra @ Transmission RoomMarch 13th – Womad Dance Festival @ New Plymouth March 13th – Get Shakey feat. Ian Carey @ Princes Wharf Superclub March 13th – DJ Falcon @ Opium March 13th – Pasifika Festival (begins) @ Western Springs March 14th – The NZ Beer Festival @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 14th – NZ v India International Cricket @ Eden Park March 14th – Jimmy Barnes @ Villa Maria Estate Winery March 14th – George FM Park Party @ Craigavon Park March 14th – Vodafone Warriors (first home game) v Eels @ Mt Smart Stadium March 14th – Big Club Night Out @ Ink & Coherent March 17th – St Patricks Day March 18th – Coldplay @ Vector Arena March 18th – Movies In Parks: (Mystery Feature) @ Western Park March 19th – Taste Auckland (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 20th – M.O.S feat. Ashton Shuffle @ The Studio March 21st – The Who @ Nth Harbour Stadium March 21st – Rock'n'Roll Rally 09 @ Western Springs March 21st – Slynkey Girls Only Party @ Suite Bar March 21st – Movies In Parks: Kung Fu Panda @ The Fort Takapuna March 22nd – Purina Bark In The Park @ Waiatarua Park March 25th – Kings Of Leon @ Vector Arena March 25th – My Fair Lady (begins) @ The Civic March 25th – Dinner & A Movie @ Totos Restaurant March 26th – Gerry & The Pacemakers @ SkyCity Theatre March 26th – NZ Air Guitar Championship (Heat 1) @ Vesbar March 27th – Scandinavian Festival (begins) @ Alexandra Park Raceway March 28th – Party Marty's Leaving Party (After Party) @ Pasha (All Welcome) March 28th - Highlife Deluxe Summer Pool Party @ The Backyard March 28th – Oxygen feat. Stoneface & Terminal @ Studio March 28th – Urbis Design Day @ 9 Central Auckland Showrooms April 1st – Movies In Parks: 2nd Hand Wedding @ Glover Park April 2nd – The Killers @ Vector Arena April 3rd – Vicious Circle Tour 09 feat. Paul Glazby & Ben Stevens @ Studio April 4th – Party Marty leaves NZ April 4th – Miss World Charity Ball @ SkyCity Convention Centre April 5th – Orewa Beach Half Marathon @ Orewa April 5th – The Cherry Orchard feat. Ethan Hawke (begins) @ ASB Theatre April 8th – Movies In parks: King Kong @ Glover Park April 9th – Nitelife Dance Party & Awards @ Ellerslie Racecourse April 17th – V8 Supercars 'Hamilton 400' @ Hamilton April 18th – Chemistry Dance Party @ Auckland Town Hall April 19th – The Wedding Show @ Aotea Centre April 24th – Red Bull Soundclash: Mint Chicks v King Kapisi @ The Powerstation April 25th – ANZAC DAY |