Happy,  happy birthday, DowneTowne! Damn, can you believe it’s been THREE YEARS already?  It’s crazy to think how much DowneTowne has grown in such a short amount of time. I remember hearing about the parties while I was still in DC and when I came home during the summer of 2007, I bought a DSLR and began shooting at the parties.  The thing about DowneTowne that I love is that it always strives to outdo itself which, I think, pushed me to photograph the parties better.

It’s going to be a great birthday party. DJ Amara from LA will be there on decks. I’m going to do a short interview with her hopefully (cross your fingers) before the party, so you can learn a bit about her beforehand! I’m extremely stoked.

Also, I hear there’s gonna be some awesome giveaways that night!

The $8 before 11pm guestlist is open right now, but will close on March 5th at 3pm. So get your asses over to Downetowne’s website and sign up! It takes two seconds, seriously.

More info after the jump.

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Comments Filed under: Downetowne, News
Posted: March 3rd 2010

I’ve been anxiously waiting for the inaugural issue of the Hawaii Women’s Journal to be published. I didn’t know what shape it would take. I only knew what my small contribution to the magazine would look like and even that was limited to its Microsoft Office form.  Last week, they put up an online version where you could skim (and read) through the entire magazine. I was amazed at how everything came together and can’t wait to hold an actual copy in my hands (yes, I’m dorky like that).

Anyway, tonight is the official launch party of the magazine at the Manifest! The party runs from 6-10pm and it’s absolutely FREE. I read that there will also be free organic food from Kale’s Natural Foods, Mango Season, and DJ Kee providing musical entertainment. More importantly, there will be hard copies of the Hawaii Women’s Journal for you to swipe for me so I can send to my relatives, I mean, keep for yourself.

If you’re interested in reading my article, “Are you there, Angst? It’s me,  Quarter-Life Crisis” you can head on over to their official website or download a PDF copy of it here (right-click and save link as).

Comments Filed under: News, Writing
Posted: February 25th 2010

Best free weekly party? Acid Wash at SOHO, hands down. I mean, come on, dancing your ass off to 80’s music hits (hello George Michael, Hall & Oates, New Order)! Doesn’t get any better than that.They’re even doing a special theme this week in celebration of Valentine’s Day (or anti-Valentine’s Day, depending on your mood). Be on the lookout for Do Something Tonight’s Ana (La Cutie), she ALWAYS has the best outfits for this kind of stuff!

Dress like it’s 80’s prom, best outfit wins a little something.

NO COVER & 2$ DRINKS Before 11pm

DJ’s Nocturna, Vegas Mike
and the return of Eskae (Nocturnal Sound Krew)

Comments Filed under: Events
Posted: February 10th 2010

I spent all last month trying to prepare you folks for DowneTowne’s latest event, Erotica. I told you that Indica was NOT to be missed and she did not disappoint. Never have I seen so many girls happy and so many guys trying to hold in their sheer delight.

The place was packed wall to wall by the time I arrived just before 11pm (just in time for the show, heee!).  Usually when someone performs at a nightclub, it’s expected that some conversations will still carry on during the performance. This was NOT the case for Indica, it was dead quiet with all eyes fixated on her. Amazing stuff.

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Comments Filed under: Downetowne, Photos
Posted: February 9th 2010

First off, props to La Cutie (Ana) for this photo. I loves it!  So there’s a new thing going on at the Manifest tonight and it’s allllll about mash-ups! You know, when a DJ takes two songs (usually ones you never thought of playing together) and mashes it into a perfect audio orgasm.

So starting tonight, Friday January 29th, there will be a night dedicated to this craft at the Manifest! Major audio orgasm.  Hosted by Do Something Tonight, you know this party is going to be fun!

To stay up to date on their DJ lineup and to show your support, add Smash it Up! on Facebook.

UPDATE: Just found out from Ana that Smash it Up! will be a regular event (YAY!). Every last Friday of the month at the Manifest!

Comments Filed under: Nightlife
Posted: January 29th 2010