Archive for August, 2009
Beer,foods and wines at Wellington on a Plate
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by micosantos, under Daily Expedition, Features, Foodtrip, In and Out, Show and Tell, news and events.
With more than 30 events ,the Wellington on a Plate is the must -see Culinary festival here in Wellington.
Positively Wellington Tourism and Grow Wellington have joined forces to establish Wellington On a Plate, an annual festival of food to run from August 17-30 this year.
Positively Wellington Tourism General Manager of Marketing Sarah Meikle says the festival will start small and local, but the long-term vision is for Wellington On a Plate to be an annual gourmet showcase that will draw residents into the downtown area and attract visitors from around the country and Australia.
This year the central event will be Dine Wellington, a fortnight where the city’s finest restaurants offer lunchtime set menus for $15, $25 and $35 – including two courses, a cup of coffee or tea, and a glass of Wairarapa wine for the $25 or $35 options. At dinnertime the restaurants’ offers will be based around a value-add, discount, or set menu.
“This gives everyone the chance to dine at the likes of Martin Bosley’s Yacht Club Restaurant and Logan Brown, it also encourages people to try somewhere different. Dine Wellington will be that chance to go and discover all that Wellington’s food scene has to offer.”
According to Grow Wellington Chief Executive Nigel Kirkpatrick, a critical part of the capital’s economic development hinges upon the food and beverage sector.
“To be able to showcase local products in this way is a positive step towards realising the full potential of our exciting food and beverage sector,” Mr Kirkpatrick says.
“This festival combines local economic activity and ongoing development of a food sector that has the potential to generate significant export revenue.”
Wellington’s cuisine scene is second-to-none in New Zealand and Wellington On a Plate will help the city maximise on the culinary tourism trend, Ms Meikle says. The aim is to get as many restaurants as possible involved. To make the most of what is produced in the Wellington region restaurateurs will be encouraged to use local produce and suppliers where possible and to match those fantastic flavours with the best of our regional wines.
“Wellington sets the bar for coffee and cocktails, is neighboured by one of the country’s top wine regions, and the quality of cuisine and service in our restaurants are regularly hailed as world class by the international media we host here.”
The latest issue of Vogue Entertainment & Travel raves about Wellington’s hospitality, declaring it is “defined by a refreshing lack of pretension that often belies the finesse of what’s presented on the plate”.
Wellington On a Plate will be a celebration of the capital’s flavour in terms of both taste and culture, Ms Meikle says.
“Food isn’t just about flavour – it’s about service, people and passion.”
Various new and existing events are currently being looked at for inclusion in the Wellington On a Plate menu. The Brewers Guild of New Zealand’s Brew NZ and Beervana events have come under the banner, with other events also being looked at. Initial forecasts show economic impact potential of up to $3.4 million total output by year three, Ms Meikle says.
“With the City Market opening at Chaffers Dock this month, the timing is perfect for launching Wellington On a Plate and cementing Wellington as one of New Zealand’s culinary destinations.”
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Top 10 emerging Influential Blog winners Announcement
Posted on August 7th, 2009 by micosantos, under Blogging.
Our Friend Janette of Digital Filipino Club recently the announcement of Top 10 emerging Influential Blogs 2009 and the event will be held on August 8, 2009 Saturday, 6 pm to 11 pm at the Forum Hall, Casino Filipino, PIRC Bldg. Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Parañaque City.
This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Absolute Traders, My Brute Cheats, Business Summaries, Fitness Advantage Club,Events and Corporate Video, Events at Work, Dominguez Marketing Communications, Red Mobile, Budget hotel in Makati, Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies, andBlog4Reviews.com.
To Recall, Here my choices for Top Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009
2. TheSidestrip
4. Repress
5. Lovely
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Handle the Jandal DIY Music Video Awards is back
Posted on August 6th, 2009 by micosantos, under Arts and Music, Daily Expedition, Features, In and Out, Show and Tell.
Our friend Phil Reed of Message Traders Publicity sent this announcement calling aspiring film-makers and he said :
Calling all Kiwi filmmakers: It’s time to rise up, throw down the oppression of winter and give yourself a shot at bathing in golden glory. Radio Active 89FM today announced the 11th Handle the Jandal DIY Music Video Awards.
The nationwide DIY music video competiton, Handle the Jandal returns home to Wellington’s Embassy Theatre for 2009, to be held Thursday October 29 from 6.30pm and is now calling for entries from far and wide. Anyone can enter so it’s time to get busy.
The deadline for entries is 5pm, Monday September 21, 2009. All entry requirements, specifications and further information is available from Radio Active 89FM’s website radioactive.fm, ph 04 801 9899 or email Hadden Morrison on hadden@radioactive.co.nz
The prize package for last year’s event totaled $40,000 and featured film equipment and highly valued services from the cream of New Zealand’s film production companies. Stay tuned for an announcement on this year’s prize pool.
Last year, a record 122 entries were received, smashing the previous mark of 93 set in 2006. The overall winner of the Golden Jandal was The Downlow Concept for their controversial video for the Hot Grits track ‘Headlights’, notorious for its depiction of toddlers drinking milk at a nightclub.
Handle the Jandal is the annual competition for Do-It-Yourself New Zealand filmmakers to create music videos for local bands and artists. It’s about matching rising music stars with up’n’coming filmmakers, so all videos must be completely self-funded and may only use New Zealand music.
A panel of judges will decide Best Editing, Best use of Exploitative Tactics to Promote a Band, Best Cinematography, Best Concept, Best Animation and Rising Star. An audience vote at the awards will decide the seventh golden flip flop category: the Favourite Handle the Jandal Video award winner.
All videos may be promoted and re-broadcast on television, mobile phone networks and social networking websites.
For an info pack and entry form, visit www.radioactive.fm
Radio Active 89FM’s Handle the Jandal DIY Music Video Awards
October 29, 6.30pm
Embassy Theatre, 10 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Publicity contact: Phil Reed, 04 385 3111 / 021 433 432 or phil@messagetraders.co.nz
