Freezing In Wellington 09
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by micosantos, under Features, In and Out, Show and Tell, news and events.
More than 500 people from all walks of life gathered together last friday for World Environement Day in Lambton Quay in Wellington to do their part against Climate Change.
The event called “Freezing Wellington”, which people will stop or freeze for about 5 minutes to support the World Environment Day.
I personally support this event and I ‘m happy to joined again next year.
As the organizer said ,” We need to show more of that strength this year. New Zealand been a courageous country in the past. Now’s the time for us to show our true colours on climate change. There are many actions that we can take, and we need to make sure that our political representatives have the courage to show real leadership on climate change too.”
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Fashion and feathers make wishes come true for sick children
Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by micosantos, under Advertising, Fashion and Lifestyle, Features, In and Out, Show and Tell, news and events.
SIX New Zealand fashion designers has invited by leading Designer down and feather duvet manufacturer Novadown to design a one-off statement garment using duvet feathers,down and fabric.
According to Novadown, The result will be auctioned off on Trademe every two weeks from June to September, raising money to help dreams come true children with life threatening diseases through the Make a Wish Foundation .
Among the designers are :
Gisborne designer Sheryl May
She said her Summer 09/10 collection Glamazons, a very tribal-luxe range that accentuates femininity. “I wanted to respect the integrity of the raw materials given to me, the scuptural quality of the fabric and the talisman-like feel of feathers” she added.
Oly was launched in 2006 to create clothing that is Timeless with a wow factor. Their submission to this auction features a hand dyed dress with a 1920’s feel and straps inlaid with a peacock feather quills.
Wellington milliner Amy Jansen-Leen’s hat design for Fashioned Feathers features goose feathers on parisisal and ramie straw, embellished with Swarovski crystals. Her inspiration came from this line of a poem: “something told the geese to go, though the elds lay golden, something whispered snow.”
Jane’s stunning waistcoat submission for Fashioned Feathers based it on the idea that after a long day you may have the worries of the world in your heart (as demonstrated by the black waistcoat embroidered with leather feathers), but once you let sleep drift from your mind down over your shoulders (like the white feather epaulets), your heart is once again light.
St Clair Design, Dunedin
Dallas Cunningham and Lana Neumegen are the creative talent behind Dunedin’s St Clair Design, creators of stylish women’s apparel. Their submission is a high fashion garment with a strong vintage feel. “It has an emphasis on combinations of textures, with a double layer style with a net over lay on the bodice, a trademark feature of our designs,” says Cunningham.
Creative Director for the Carpenters Daughter, Caroline Marr experimented with proportion for her submission. “
We accentuated volume in the hips and bust through padding with feather down, and shoulder pads to resemble a curvier body shape,” she says.
“The pads were made in different shades and hand stitched together to resemble the textures of a wing,” she says. “The supplied duvet fabric was hand dyed and used as a contrast to the luxury of satin.”
So, Let’s support this event
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A European Adventure for Just $50 A Day
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by micosantos, under Advertising, Arts and Music, Daily Expedition, Features, In and Out.
Eversince I was a kid I wish to travel around Europe explore iconic and historical site from France up to Spain. Unfortunately, budget is a big problem for me , so for now it will be just I dream.
Until my friend Mark Devlin from ImpactPr told that Camino Downunder offers comprehensive workshops for New Zealanders contemplating the great Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Western Europe at the low cost of only $50 a day.
According to Devlin, Camino de Santiago (or St James Way) has been in existence since the 9th Century and has become one of the most iconic and famous long distance walking tracks in Europe. The route begins in France and ends in the exciting city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
To give you a taste of what to expect on this amazing journey Marc Grossman, a specialised French and Spanish language teacher over the last thirty years, launched a series of classes and workshops called Camino Downunder.
Grossman’s passion for the Camino de Santiago inspired him to start Camino Downunder to communicate all facets and aspects of the pilgrimage to an Australian and New Zealand audience.
“While travelling on the route myself, I observed fellow Australian and Kiwi compatriots struggling with many issues including language barriers and difficulties understanding the policies, protocols and procedures of being a 21st century pilgrim,” says Grossman.
“Our mission is to comprehensively prepare all participants irrespective of age to successfully and confidently undertake their greatest long distance walking journey, whilst armed with deep knowledge and insights about the Camino.”
The Camino Downunder workshops help people prepare, understand and appreciate the universal pull and attraction of the life changing experience.
Attendees learn how to navigate along the Camino, successfully move between and among cultures – including specialised Spanish vocabulary and verbal expressions – and about the history and exquisite environment. It also helps travellers to better understand how the registration system works including the $50 a day living costs (accommodation, utilities, food and ablutions).
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Stomp to remember!!!
Posted on May 30th, 2009 by admin, under Arts and Music, Daily Expedition, In and Out, Show and Tell.
“A sure-fire crowd pleaser”
“Big ,Noisy and Irresistible”
“Brilliant and very Funny”
These are some of the reviews of international newspapers about the STOMP production that has stormed Wellington with unstoppable energy and toe-tapping experience.
The other day I was lucky that I’m able to watch this Britisth Theatrical sensation STOMP courtesy by Ms. Lyndsey O’Really, the Marketing Manager of St. James Theater Wellington.
Thank you very much!!
The show billed as “fresher,faster, funnier”are box office hits with people from all walks of life patiently waiting in line for the show to open.
My son and I, arrived at St. James Theater in Wellington 20 minutes before the show, after finding an empty car park for almost 40 minutes roaming around Courtney Place, all the hassles are worth the show.
Sorry , I don’t have photos or video of the production ,they are not allowed inside the Theater due to copyright infrigment or even the interview of the cast. Here the exmaple from STOMP website.
The show started with one broom which becomes an instrument and as he’s joined by seven other sweepers as they create an magical percussion of rhythm and dance.
Among the performers two from New Zealand, Ian Vincent ,grew up in Te Awamutu and studied commercial dance at Wellington Performing Arts Centre for two years then joined Stomp in late 2007 and Paul Russel .
Other member are Paul Bend from Sutton-in-Ashfield, England,Nathaniel Conroy of Gibraltar, Laetitia Lawrence, Keith Middleton, Aideen Gallagher, John Sawicki,RJ Samson, Troy Sexton, Gemma Shields and Sarah Lasaki
The STOMP international community of performers now totals 100 over fiver companies,including two US and one international touring company.
I must says, the show is absolutely fantastic, a show for all ages .
Next show at
Christchurch James Hay
2 – 7 JUNE
Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm
Sunday 1pm and 6pm
BOOKINGS:
PH: 0800 Ticketek or
www.premier.ticketek.co.nz
GROUPS PH: (03) 379 0597
For more information on the theatre visit:
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We Love Manners Mall
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging, Daily Expedition, In and Out.
Wet morninng in Wellington today with a temparature of 9 degree Celsus. As my friend Rey said it’s a early winter blast from Antartica. There’s evidence that everyone loves Manners Mall specially people in shops in other parts of Wellington from Kilbirnie to up to the City Centre.
I walked from Newtown up to Courtney Place the sign is everywhere from a book store in Newtown and Takeaway store along Cambridge Terrace.
The “Wellington Love Manners Mall” campaign is to supports Manners Malls against the plan of City Council to reopen it to cars and buses.
So what are you waiting ?
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Raise the Stakes
Posted on May 25th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging, Features, In and Out, news and events.
The World Vision 40 Hour Famine is New Zealand’s most popular youth fundraising event. Originating in 1975 in response to the immense famine in Ethiopia, 10,000 New Zealanders united together to raise $265,000. 34 years later it’s become part of New Zealand youth culture with over 120,000 participating each year.
I just wanted to let you know that I’m doing the World Vision 40 Hour Famine this year.
Please sponsor me to take part in the Famine. It will make a world of difference, creating hope and a future for many children.
You could sponsor me in person or online at http://www.famine.org.nz/thesidestrip through my own Online Famine Profile. It’s easy. Just click this link and provide your details. The Famine website is secure and accepts all major credit cards.
Thank you for considering sponsoring me in helping to provide the basics of life. It’s a way to get involved and have fun whilist providing support for malnourished children around the world.
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Mico Met Dave!!!
Posted on May 19th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging, Daily Expedition.
What a wonderful Morning in Wellington Today?
A early morning wake up and a good Cluster crip cereal for me and to my kids while listening to Classick Hits Dave and Camille Breakfast Show .
By 7:25 AM,I went to Courtney Place drop off my wife and then went to Shell Taranaki Street to fill up petrol for my car. I saw the famous radio DJ of Classic HitsFM Breaskfast Dave Smart just wearing shorts and T-Shirt in the middle of a cold morning .
I was suprised He know my name even thought we just exchange some words in Twitter or Facebook . He introduced me to Camille and the listeners of their show as one of the Wellington Bloggers. I’m flattered and Thankful to Dave.
As I said, the aim of this blog is to promote blogging to ordinary Kiwi to interact with the community and the world wide web. So, Guys Please supports New Zealand Bloggers particulary the Video Bloggers like me. Hera is the video when I met Dave. Click Here
Dont’s forget, To listen toDave and Camille Breaksfast show and support the upcoming Heart stopper challenge this coming Friday the 22nd of May at 11.15am at Les Mills Extreme in Taranaki Street . Click here to support Dave and Camille
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Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009
Posted on May 18th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging.
Below are my choices for Top Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009
2. TheSidestrip
4. Repress
5. Lovely
This year’s Top 10 Influential Blogs writing project is sponsored by Absolute Traders, My Brute Cheats, and Business Summaries. If you haven’t submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.
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Roller Derby has finally wheeled its way into Wellington
Posted on March 27th, 2009 by micosantos, under Features, In and Out, Show and Tell, news and events.
Short skirts, athleticism and roller skates – roller derby has finally its way into Wellington.
This month the capital’s very own league – Richter City Roller Derby – will host its first ever bout: Richter City Shakedown: The Grudgemaker. In an event you’d be crazy to miss, the crowd will be treated to a furious combination of speed, theatricality and full contact blows.
Roller derby is a full contact women’s sport on roller skates. The game is scored on a points basis, with skaters racing in teams around the track.
“This is not an event for the faint-hearted. The skaters have been training intensely since 2007 and now we’re ready to show Wellington what’s on offer – seismic entertainment off the Richter Scale!” says bout MC and rollergirl, Ginger Tonyx.
The Grudgemaker promises to be a nail-biting hour long clash between the leopard-skin-bedecked team Smash Malice and the furious flounces of rivals Brutal Pageant, complete with half-time entertainment.
“These talented ladies know each other’s weaknesses and skating styles inside and out. They will rip into each other on the rink and it will be wild,” says Ginger.
Roller derby and New Zealand is a story just beginning to be told. A sport unlike any other, it challenges conventional ideas about women’s sports and redefines the space between athleticism and theatricality.
Roller derby experienced a contemporary revival in 2001 in Texas, USA. The sport quickly spread across the globe, eventually landing in New Zealand in 2006 with the establishment of Auckland’s Pirate City Rollers. Since then, leagues have popped up in Christchurch, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Whangarei and of course Wellington.
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Limited Edition t-shirts help support Plunket and NZ families
Posted on March 26th, 2009 by micosantos, under Advertising, Arts and Music, Fashion and Lifestyle.
Note: A Press Release from our friends in CocoPR
New Zealanders will be treated to a new range of playful streetwear t-shirts through a collaboration between charitable fashion label the hinitiative (The H Initiative) and its newest charity partner, the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society.
The collection will be launched Monday 30 March 2009 and showcases designs based on Plunket related themes from New Zealand design talent Olivier Perkins, Mari Pettersson, Laura Cibilich and Benjamin Thomson, and a portion of all sales will go to Plunket to help provide over 90% of young New Zealand families/whanau with with the support and care they need to raise health young families in safe, loving environments.
“Plunket supports young families and whanau in New Zealand with all aspects of parenting – we also help to connect families together in communities so that they can provide each other with support,” says Sophi Nauman, Acting General Manager, Strategic Funding Marketing Communications of the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Ltd.
“We want all children in New Zealand to get the best start in life and we hope that these t-shirts will get people thinking about how they can make a positive difference for children and families.”
Celebrity parents such as Shortland Street stars Kiel McNaughton (Scotty), Te Kohe Tuhaka (Kingi), Beth Allen (Brooke Freeman), whose great, great uncle Dr Frederic Truby King was the founder of Plunket, Outrageous Fortune actor Shane Cortese, TV3 newsreader Carolyn Robinson, TV presenter Helena McAlpine and TV and radio personality James Coleman and their families have been kind enough to be faces of the project.
“I had a Plunket nurse look me over in Marton when I was little, and now my wife and I have benefited from the organisation’s years of experience with our two kids,” says Coleman of his involvement. “Because the health and wellbeing our nation’s kids is so important, we feel Plunket is worthy of all the support we can give them.”
The childrens range will be available from Baby Divine (Dunedin), Milk (Christchurch), Kirkcaldie & Stains TBC in Jan (Wellington), Cutie (Hamilton), Sugar Free (Herne Bay, Auckland) and online from thehinitiative website. The full adults t-shirt range will be available exclusively online from thehinitiative’s website. For stockist details or to shop online, visit www.thehinitiative.com.
