Bob Sinclair in Hong Kong… and I missed it!
To some extent, going to hear a big name d.j. is like the new Rock concert. Hong Kong’s clubs have been eager to embrace…
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Top European Street Artists Coming to H.K.!
If you’re interested in art, paticularly street art, K-Spray 3 is a must-attend event. The K-Spray Tour, now in its third year, is passing…
Happy Chinese New Year!
‘Kung Hei Fat Choy’! It’s Chinese New Year again – the biggest holiday of the year. Yesterday marked the beginning of year of the pig. So how does life change in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year holiday?
Fiddler on the ?
All of a sudden I noticed some sort of commotion near the stage. A guy jumped up and there was a brief discussion with the d.j. The next thing I heard was the shrill sound of an instrument being tuned.
New Balance – 574 Hungry Dragon
Monday night I was invited to check out the launch of the New Balance 574 Hungry Dragon shoe. The event was mostly for the…
Umbrella Repair – going, going, almost gone…
The problem: What do you do when you purchase a fancy umbrella, only to have it de-spoke on you in a sudden gust of…
Hong Kong’s Christmas lights – a key economic indicator?
Several people have told me that you can judge the current state of Hong Kong’s economy by the vibrancy of the yearly Christmas displays. Entire sections of the city are draped with multiple-story lights in celebration of Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Nike 25 Years of Air Force 1 Celebration
Star Ferry is Hong Kong’s answer to the Staten Island Ferry in New York – you get an amazing view of the city and it’s the cheapest deal in town. Star Ferry recently relocated for the first time in fifty years, to pier 7 of the outlaying island ferry piers.
Kanye West Concert in Pictures!
I finally got around to selecting photos from the over two-hundred I took on the night of Kanye West’s first Hong Kong performance. H.K. is not considered a first-tier stop on the international concert circuit, so the concert was a very big deal!
Face recognition at HALO – H.K.’s newest bouncer?
Imagine walking up to the newest hot-spot and instead of being greeted or (in some cases,) intimidated by the burly bouncer, you simply look into a small monitor tucked neatly into a wall. A computer instantly analyzes your face, and decides whether to authorize entry – thereby sliding the door open, or reject you.
The Legendary Little Louie Vega!
Christmas came early for House music lovers in Hong Kong as famed D.J. and producer Little Louie Vega graced Dragon-i with his second appearance at the top club.
Simon Birch, Six Keyz, & Hong Kong’s hipster art scene
I can’t comment on the entire local art scene, but for the hipster circle I can offer a few insights. Recently people have been…
D.J. Premier – back in Hong Kong!
Those who missed D.J. Premier last time he was in town get a second chance to hear authentic Hip Hop from one of the…
Johnnie To’s new film EXILED
Last night I went half-way around the west side of Hong Kong Island to a development called the Cyberport to check out a film….
EA Extravaganza at The Peak
After checking out the band show on Friday night, I hopped into a taxi and headed up to The Peak, Hong Kong’s most famous…
Rock Music – still alive in Hong Kong?
Friday night was a busy one. At 8:30 I went to EDGE to check out an underground band show. My friend J.T.’s new group,…
Infernal Affairs vs. The Departed
It’s been a month or two since I watched The Departed, the Hollywood remake of the Hong Kong film, Infernal Affairs. I can’t help…
Harbor-front Observation Deck Reopens!
Closed for renovations for about a year, the harbor-front observation deck in Tsim Sha Tsui recently reopened. The structure is a one-story high elevated…
Gucci’s new flagship store, Central
Part of a continuing trend, Gucci is the latest brand to open a new mega-flagship store in Central. Located on the corner of Queens…
Halloween H.K. Style 2006
Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger each year in Hong Kong. Because it fell on a Tuesday this year, the bars and…
Coming soon: Kanye West in H.K.!
Yet another interesting event brought about by Edison and the CLOT crew – Kanye West is coming to Hong Kong to perform with the…
Carhartt Illustration Ad, Causeway Bay
I was going to the JP cinema, my favorite place to catch movies, when I saw this huge wrap-around ad by Carhartt. The billboards…
Sugar’s One-Year Anniversary
I stopped by Sugar for their one-year anniversary. The event featured a special “Hip Hop” lion dance. Lion dances are usually held to mark…
ROCKIT, H.K.’s outdoor music festival!
Rockit, Hong Kong’s only large outdoor music festival touched down last weekend for its fourth straight year. This time it lasted two days, rather…
Evisu Store Opening, Ocean Terminal
Last Thursday I attended the opening of Evisu’s second store in Hong Kong. This branch is in Ocean Terminal, a large shopping mall located…
Mid-Autumn Festival
Last week was a major holiday, Mid-Autumn Festival. Apart from its origin as a harvest celebration when the moon is at its fullest, in…
John Acquaviva at Volar
D.J. John Acquaviva recently passed through town and played at Volar. His choice of songs were solid, but the beat was almost too constant…
Singer Julie McKnight at Dragon-i
When I saw the poster and got the invitation to check out singer Julie McKnight at Dragon-i last week, I made a mental note…
New in H.K. – more American fast food!
There have been two notable new arrivals from America in the last few months. Krispy Kreme, the infamously tempting doughnut shop, and Burger King…
Joachim Garraud at Volar
Last Thursday night I received a text message from one of Hong Kong’s top clubs, Volar, informing me that Jaochim Garraud would be performing…