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…ble selection of comics, toy figures, and graphic novels, check out their 200+ T-shirts! Forbidden Planet 832 Broadway (near 13th Street, and just a few doors up from The Strand!) 9am to 10pm, open til midnight Wednesday thru Saturday http://www.fpnyc.com/ Friendly aliens are welcome! 😉 Barney’s – This is the place that Lane Crawford aspired to become (and succeeded!) The ten-story flagship offers a vast selection of top designers and exclusive pr…
…ounder of OBEY Records, he has released music by Public Enemy, DJ Shadow, A-Trak, Z-Trip, and The Gaslamp Killer. Partnering with Free The Robots to found OBEY Radio, the duo have toured around the world, playing in diverse cities such as Moscow, Sao Paolo, London, and Seoul. The venue for the event is Hong Kong’s indoor skatepark, Vans SK85ive2, which is located just a few blocks from the Kwun Tong MTR station. The alternative spot, far away from…
…participated the entire time. (Even when he asked people from ages 80 to 100 to “make some noise!”) 😉 [photopress:Wyclef_hong_kong_DFS_duty_free_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Unfortunately, once Wyclef Jean’s performance was over, there wasn’t a d.j. to step in and keep the momentum going. The crowd, somewhat entranced by the peculiar venue, milled about contently, despite the lack of music. That there wasn’t a mass exodus must be a testament to the uniq…
…. PCCW made headlines for purchasing the domain name cyberworks.com for $1,000,000 U.S. dollars, and dot com hysteria quickly spread to other local businesses. The hunger to appear up-to-date and part of the next big thing gave birth to some truly ridiculous names for Hong Kong companies. Pretty soon every advertisement featured a name with the prefix ‘e-something’, ‘i-something’ or with the word ‘cyber’ awkwardly appended. The only trouble was th…
…y 22nd, they’re going one step further and actually giving away a special T-shirt for free! Marketing with a positive message The limited edition T-shirt is part of Diesel’s latest campaign, Be Stupid. The message ‘Be Stupid’ here means that it’s o.k. to go against traditional wisdom in pursuing your passion. Taking the unconventional path is often thought of by some as being stupid. The words on the shirt are encouragement to those pursuing alter…
…tually just polyester-blend clothing, as it will dry much more quickly than 100% cotton. You shouldn’t be wearing regular cotton t-shirts as they will get wet and stay wet, leaving your body uncomfortable. You don’t need an expensive name-brand hiking outfit either. Many of the sample stores in Wanchai and Sham Shui Po have a great selection of comfortable hiking clothing at deep discounts! Yes, those are paddle boats! 3. You don’t need a special…
…FiveDC.com), Eye Bar and Modern. He is also listed as one of URB’s NEXT 100 (forthcoming, 2007). From heavy-weight industry parties to regular international appearances, Titts continues to provide rarely paralleled sets and club experiences. Tittsworth has released 6 critically acclaimed club records, selling out within months of release. March 16, 2007 his records listed numbers 1, 3 and 20 in TurntableLab’s top (vinyl) sales. TTL is one of, if…
…ate in a few months!) Congratulations Enso and the XXX crew. You’ve made a difference in the city! Highly recommended! ★★★ FRI MAR 1: BTS RADIO PRESENTS ANDREW MEZA (LOS ANGELES) #beat #electronic #hiphop 11pm $150 entry ★★★ SAT MAR 2: WALL OF SOUND #50s #60s #pop 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ FRI MAR 8: CREW LOVE #hiphop #rnb #soul 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ SAT MAR 9: FUTURE DANCEHALL フューãƒãƒ£ãƒ¼ãƒ€ãƒ³…
…30, 11:30, and 12:30. The door charge for the night is a very reasonable $100 HKD which includes one standard drink. There’s also free entry for girls before midnight! To get partygoers in the mood, there will be a vintage Hollywood backdrop for photo ops, as well as accessories to enhance the experience. A contest for best dressed (along with three chances to win,) includes solid prizes such as $3000 drink credit at Bisous, together with a magnum…
…ic visual climaxes. In one clip he tied the music to a scene from wrestling-comedy Nacho Libre and had a drop-kick being performed over and over in sync with his scratching. (In this case the video moves back and forth just like the record he is manipulating.) It’s no wonder Mike Relm has been a major draw at alternative events including performing with with the Blue Man Group and at the Coachella music festival. For more on Mike and The Sideshow,…
…). Previewing the artist’s work on the Internet, it promises to be an exciting, diverse show. Diesel CULTivate September 18th to October 11th, 2009 Diesel Planet Store G/F, 20 Queens Road, Central Hong Kong…
…-view of Hong Kong towards the Convention Center. The other was a small park in front of the PLA headquarters. Both of these will be replaced once the new area opens. You can view one of the proposed models of the area on Swire’s site. The design includes a large amount of green space. For a look at some of the ideas put forth for the waterfront in a competition go here….
…tify playlist! https://play.spotify.com/user/sonarhongkong/playlist/4tAq2yuvIxRm9Uoiq6o3Tp?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open Sonar Hong Kong Music Festival 2017 April 1, 2017 Hong Kong Science Park Shatin, New Territories Free buses will return festival-goers to Admiralty and Mongkok…
…several occasions, his choice of music brought A.G. to the booth to render compliments. Weaving a few well-known songs with rare, somewhat forgotten party cuts, he kept the old timers – who have heard it all before – enthralled. Emboldened by the Old School Hip Hop, (and perhaps the free drinks,) at the end of the night people were trying out their breakdancing moves! At one point I looked over to my left and saw A.G. helping Min from Racks MDB do…
…me, Newsweek, MSNBC, and CNBC, Wokai was founded by two American women in 2007. They’ve come up with a smart formula for helping that has harnessed contemporary micro-finance techniques and tapped the distributed power of the Internet to assist people who need it most. Unfortunately, some people are under the impression that people are poor because they’re not smart. On the contrary, China’s rural poor suffer from a lack of economic opportunities….
…e formula as their previous CD launch parties for bands. Guests pay just $100 HKD, and receive a copy of the new DVD, plus get a free Beck’s beer, and admission to the party featuring a live performance by 24 Herbs! Dance crew Beatrix will also be giving a showcase. Throughout the night, Element Skateboards will be giving away an assortment of prizes. Sounds like a great deal to me! Recommended. Skate First DVD release party Thursday, February 26t…
…er selections. DJ Misty Rabbit first played in Hong Kong at Volar back in 2008. We were there to take in her killer set, which featured impressive song selection and expertise at building the vibe on the dancefloor. For more background, have a look at the short interview with Mimi below. Listen to the mix she made for a recent fashion show by Ostwald Helgason: https://soundcloud.com/mistyrabbit/ostwald-helgason-aw14 Highly recommended! DJ Misty Ra…
…lowers you don’t need to get down to $10.) However, a suitcase priced at $300 you may be able to get down to $180.) In some circumstances it helps to act like you’re going to walk away, but only after they’ve given you a reduced price that you believe is too high. This is a one-day itinerary, but feel free to break it up should you only have an afternoon or a night free. You can use your guidebook, or any free map found at hotels or at the Hong Ko…
…was the first pool hall in Central and now it’s looking to expand its game offerings. To celebrate the new dart machines, patrons can try them out for free all night long. To get people limbered up, Racks will also be offering free Pravda vodka Redbulls, Jager shots, and Heinekens from 8:30-10:30pm. Additionally, they will be raffling off ten gaming sets at midnight. Darts at Racks! Thursday, March 10th, 2011 R.A.C.K.S. MDB M-88, 7/F 2-8 Wellingto…
…our pick as the best NYE party in Hong Kong. Early bird tickets are now $400 HKD and include two sponsored drinks. They will be $600 HKD, as of later tonight, so it’s time to act fast to save. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET THE EARLY-BIRD PRICE, so we recommend moving quickly on this one! You can buy your tickets direct from AliveNotDead. Recommended! $400 early bird (includes 2 free sponsored drinks) – available only til the evening of December 21…
…o the famous names, the organizers have spent the year searching for up-and-coming groups with diverse backgrounds to showcase to Hong Kong audiences. If you’re a first time Clockenflapper, take some time to study the schedule before you attend, so you’re not stressed once you arrive. There are multiple performances going on simultaneously, and it pays to take some time and think about a rough schedule. Arrive early to get in the festival spirit a…
…nt is FREE and runs from 8:30 to 11pm at SUGAR in Central. Hong Kong joins Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei in hosting the tour. For more information visit the K-Spray site. To download the invite for the Hong Kong event, go here. To download info about the six city tour go here….
…innovative retailer that remade itself from a stodgy department store in 2003, into one of the world’s most admired shopping environments with branches in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu. One interesting note is that they are also interested in foods. At first glance, this wouldn’t seem to be a good fit, however, if you’ve attended any of Lane Crawford’s events, you will know that part of the attraction are the interesting snacks they se…
…wear continue to collide and intertwine, I.T has been betting heavily on of-the-moment brands like Off-White. For example, they recently devoted a window to Hood By Air at their Causeway Bay flagship store. The danger of fashion’s reliance on graphic design One negative of the new emphasis on simple graphics over complex techniques in both streetwear and high fashion, is the pace at which items get copied. Over the last few years, fashion has been…
…iously no knowledge of each other,) are now flourishing. The limited edition comic book is titled “Orius – Hard 2 Kill” and will be available online immediately at Orius Comics website. In addition, a second print version will hit the market in mid 2009. The series is also available as a digital download. Garage Works Gallery 257 Des Veoux Road West (next to Kush serviced apartments) Sai Ying Pun Hong Kong [photopress:Rosanne_Race_Wong_singer_2R.j…
…re 88 Caroline Hill Road (near Causeway Bay and Happy Valley) Hong Kong 2890-8528 60 lanes www.scaa.org.hk Olympian City Super Fun Bowl Shop 148, 1/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road West, Olympic Kowloon (on the MTR line, take exit D3) 2273-4773 22 lanes 10:00-01:00 (Mon-Fri & Sun & Public Holidays) 10:00-02:00 (Sat) Hong Kong Bowling City Hall A, G/F, Emax, Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, (aka HITEC) 1 Trademart Drive, Kowlo…
…ts remarked that they wished every night would feature such diverse and non-commercial sounds. The d.js. played everything from downtempo and classic Hip Hop, to rare groove and contemporary underground dance music. Where can you find the mixtape? The Cipher Mixtape is free, and you can download it online. The ten artists chosen include some familiar names: AKW, DJ Ceet, DJ Taku, Miss Yellow, Drafus, Good Fellas, Enso, Sushi Robot, Dirty Boneyard,…
…tice. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/doAEXGAeXEA” width=”400″ height=”326″ wmode=“transparent” /] Ringside Bar 4843 P. Burgos Street (on the corner of Kalayaan Ave. in Makati’s redlight district) 917 899-7106 THE FILLING STATION After Ringside, we crossed the street and made our way towards our original destination, The Filling Station, about a block away. Walking up a flight of steps, you enter a restaurant stuffed with Americana…
…Music Hong Kong party? You need to enter the contest first via Facebook! 100 winners will receive 2 tickets each. 1. Log in to your Facebook account. 2. Go to H&M’s page at www.facebook.com/hm. 3. ‘LIKE’ the H&M page, then scroll down until you see the post about H&M Loves Music Hong Kong in Chinese and English and read the details. 4. Next, follow this link and fill out the form that asks you to pick your favorite artist performing on July 15th…
…and further each week. The site includes both established names and up-and-comers. For example, international movie star Jet Li is a member of the site. He has a regularly updated blog that features information about his new films and charity projects. On Sunday night a special cake in the shape of the logo of Alive Not Dead was presented. A video highlighting some of the online community’s accomplishments over the past year was also debuted. Art…