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…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 products not found anywhere else. The windows on Madison Ave currently feature a salute to Chloe’s 60th birthday Barney’s is an innovator, an international leader in fas…
…made them somewhat scandalous. You wouldn’t need to have graduated magna cum-laude to realize that there was something a little bit off with the previous name. Because this is a family blog, we can’t print the exact title here. Needless to say it was of dubious Latin origin, and provoked similar double-takes, laughs, and outrage as the 80’s clip-art that once decorated the Mid-Levels escalator. Surely, some with a snarky sense of humor, and those…
…ad. The main entrance to Kimberley Street is at the intersection with Carnavon Road. If you stand in back of The One shopping mall, Kimberley Street is just across the street. Walk along Carnavon Road and take a right onto Kimberly Street, just after Granville Road The Korean Food Mart is located at 5 Kimberly Street and has been around since 1995! They even have an online Korean grocery store here. One of the older markets on the street! This one…
…c 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,…
…” There was even a building on Wellington Street legally rechristened ‘Dot Com House’ during those days. It was in this frenzied environment that I first I met Casey Lau, the gregarious organizer of the upcoming StartupsHK event on August 7th. Even back then, Casey stood out as one of the few people who fathomed the power and usefulness of the Internet. Fast-forward to 2010 and Casey is a veteran of Hong Kong’s Internet scene, a successful entrepr…
…government buildings and government-backed arts venues. [photopress:Urbtix_HK_film_festival.jpg,full,pp_image] The URBTIX box office in City Hall, Central I strongly recommend that you pick up a printed program guide – it’s packed with additional information and is fun to browse!…
…anes U.S. Dacos Bowling Centre 1/F, Tuen Wan Garden 15-23 Castle Peak Road Tsuen wan, N.T. 2494-7383 32 Lanes Bowling A-One Pro-shop G/F No.20 Haven Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong www.bowlingaone.com [photopress:Hong_Kong_bowling_alley_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:South_China_bowl_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…ide on their site. To get you in the mood, there’s even a special Sónar HK Spotify 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…
…Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] The food prepared by Dan Seagall, the head chef of Zuma was a major hit in the VIP room. At one point you almost needed to elbow your way in as several girls hovered in a constant grab and eat frenzy! [photopress:Zuma_chef_Dan_Seagall_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The memory gaps in the night might have something to do with the popularity of 42 Below vodka as a substitute for beer in the beer bong. As usual, pan-Asian entertainment…
…atmaking talent and versatility. Machinedream is about to release a new album titled Human Energy, and you can be sure that he will drop a few exclusives on Hong Kong’s crowd on Thursday night. Love the cool mooncake / Mid-Autumn Festival inspired invite! The event is a special opportunity to hear a celebrated electronic dance musician in a cool, non-traditional venue. Cafe Hillywood is a hip restaurant on the Jordan side of TST. With a public hol…
…often enhance the original. Here are a few choice cuts: https://soundcloud.com/flume-1/slasherr-flume-edit https://soundcloud.com/flume-1/disclosure-you-me-flume-remix DJ Emoh Instead is another talented producer / remixer / DJ, also from Australia. You can hear a short mix of his work below. https://soundcloud.com/emohinstead/emoh-instead-discovery-5min As if that wasn’t enough to get you to attend, the night also features California Hip Hop lege…
…uilding 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 Rabbit (Mimi Xu) at FLY! Saturday, August 16th, 2014 FLY 24-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong Free entry!…
…nvenience with a historical urban setting. (This is a unique strategy that relates to my previous post about flagship stores.) An hour before the concert began, there was a small event at the A.P.C. store on Wyndham Street. The shop featured French d.j. Koko von Napoo spinning to celebrity shoppers. [photopress:DJ_Koko_von_Napoo_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] The store is a perfect match for the clothing – simple, well designed, and minimalist. [photop…
…ard”. If you’re into following the numbers, the line-up includes DJ Mag’s number three DJ in the world (Martin Garrix,) as well as two others in the Top 100 listing. Galantis are a Swedish duo who are now ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Road to Ultra takes place in West Kowloon, in a grassy area known as the Nursery Park. The backdrop of the location is Hong Kong Island’s skyline, which makes it one of the most impressive venues for an all-day outdoor…
…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….
…ctually many decent hiking websites for you to get free info. You can also download the free “Inside Guide to Hikes and Walks” by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. There’s even an awesome app for Hong Kong hikes! Links in no particular order: Oasis Trek HK Walkers (Not the zombie kind, Walking Dead fans!) 😉 HK Outdoors Hike Hong Kong Hong Kong Adventurer (*If you really must go hiking in Sai Kung, here’s one of the most amazi…
…on the hundreds of movies is to pick up a copy of their program guide. The guides are free and can usually be found at art venues around the city. For example, the Cultural Centre in T.S.T., City Hall in Central, and the Wanchai Arts Center, will all have copies sitting around. Inside you’ll find more information about the festival and a synopsis of the movies. The festival has several distinct programs that focus on particular subjects or themes….
…nd Sister as a venue Brother and Sister is a good space for a small to medium-sized event. [photopress:cipher_sneakers_footwear_shoes_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] They have a built-in bar which makes serving drinks easy, as well as tables at the entrance that allow the venue to comfortably expand once more people arrive. If things really get going, the same owner has a Japanese restaurant two floors above, (Busy Suzy,) where the party can potentially…
…Post Other examples of sponsored posts include: – a brand announcing an upcoming sale or new store opening – a restaurant showcasing their menu and unique features – a club promoting a special party with a major international DJ – a personal electronics company introducing a new phone – a foreign fashion brand debuting a collection in Hong Kong – an app that wants to gain exposure to Hong Kong’s early adapters and tastemakers – a company introduc…
…e some remarkable work. Niubi Newbie Art Schoeni Main Gallery 21-31 Old Bailey Street (near the intersection with Caine Road) Soho, Central www.schoeni.com.hk Exhibition runs until October 13th…
…ddress (moving to St. Francis Yard near Star St. in Wanchai after July): 9 Dragon Road Tin Hau, Hong Kong 852 2549-9254 www.ka-pok.com…
…Just when you thought Sh*t Sandwich was getting a little stale, the Racks crew is out with a brand new flavor. Boner’s etc. vs. Sh*t Sandwich takes place on Wednesday June 25th. It features Tuesday’s sometime d.j.s with the Sh*t Sandwich all-stars. Billed as a “night of romance” it may be a night to remember! Racks MDB June 25th, 10pm til late M88 7/F 2-8 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong www.racksmdb.com…
…ts as living art in their music video below. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/34bOWh1DfZffQd3J4″ width=”425″ height=”335″ wmode=”transparent” /] The Miskeen launch was held at J.J.’s, a somewhat forgotten venue attached to the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wanchai. The two-floor, wood-paneled space is a cross between an old gentleman’s club and the bar from the sitcom Cheers. [photopress:Miskeen_JJs_Grand_Hyatt_HK_.jpg,full,pp_image] […
…information. The details are listed under ‘Criteria’. Lane Crawford – The Next New Registration ends on March 24th, 2016 http://www.lanecrawford.com/thenextnew…
…and bands in contemporary music by checking out the live streaming show at www.diesel.com/xxx And what’s this about the limited edition Diesel anniversary jeans for $390 HKD? To celebrate their “Dirty Thirty” birthday, Diesel is rolling back the price on a special limited edition pair of jeans that will be on sale on Friday for one day only at Diesel stores around the world. [photopress:Diesel_Dirty_Thirty_XXX.jpg,full,pp_image] In Hong Kong, you’…
…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 (Blood Orange or TOKiMONSTA.) 5. List the song you want them to play, (we like ‘Chamakay’ by Blood…
…rvey Nichols. The photography exhibition titled “The Archives Unlocked,” features work by Wing Shya from the past ten years. A special section of the show features portraits of indie bands and musicians from the www.alivenotdead.com community. There will also be a video room as well. The exact street address of the show is: Pacific House, 20 Queens Road, Central. Starting Friday, October 12th, the gallery is open every day from 11 am – 8 pm except…
…k it’s more fun in theory, than in practice. [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 en…