We Let In Light And We Banish Shade

"It's Christmas time there's no need to be afraid, at Christmas time we let in light and we banish shade but in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy, throw your arms around the world at Christmas time"

Recommended pleasures from The Matterhorn Muse this week: Spend $100 on a loved one at Jive junkies (currently situated in the Left Bank off Cuba Mall) and receive free an exclusive Cuffy mix CD. Get to studio nine tonight to support The StereoNasties in their new monthly club night... harder than hell and lovin' it! Also finishing in January both the Hotere exhibit at Te Papa and Parihaka - The art of passive resistance at The City Gallery.

And here at the Horn we are VERY excited about a couple of parties happening, namely Bump the RnB/2-step thang next Saturday, 'I think I'm Turning Japanese' a good excuse for a party on the 23rd and Cian's Christmas Eve Celebration... it's all happening at The Matterhorn.

Here's the listings for next week

Wednesday 13th The Domestic Lounge presents Jonathan Crayford Jonathan Crayford and his scratch band play live jazz jams the middle Wednesdays of the month. Join the Matterhorn crew for a lively evening of jazz noodles. Crayford is the bomb session musician who has played amongst legends James Brown and Tito Puente.

Thursday 14th Expansions with b.lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is the Matterhorn¹s weekly smart vibes; his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles from drum and bass, jazz and techno all knitted with funk and soul b-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.

Friday 15th Mu & Zen Gotta love Mu and Zen. Zen and Mu live it up with the sweetest soul, funk, reggae, house and the best of the rest. The most relaxing way to spend a Friday night is dancing in the garden to this dope dj pair; Join em this and every Friday night at The Matterhorn, funkin¹ your stuff.

Saturday 16th Heineken presents BUMP ­ An RnB and 2 Step Joint. Don¹t miss this anticipated party showcasing the most soulful hip hop, RnB and the freshest 2 step vibes in the country. Unsure of what 2 step is, don¹t be afraid, it¹s the blackness of RnB and jungle fused in a dancefloor syleeŠ think Destiny¹s Child meets Grooverider. anyway this night is hosted by soul baby Vee and features stunning beats from the man DJ Raw and 2 step doctor DJ Koa.

Sunday 17th­ The Matterhorn presents Gilles Peterson Worldwide 5-7pm on radio active 89fm

and the week after

Wednesday 20th The Domestic Lounge presents Jonathan Crayford Jonathan Crayford and his scratch band play live jazz jams the middle Wednesdays of the month. Join the Matterhorn crew for a lively evening of jazz noodles. Crayford is the bomb session musician who has played amongst legends James Brown and Tito Puente.

Thursday 21st Expansions with b.lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is the Matterhorn¹s weekly smart vibes; his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles from drum and bass, jazz and techno all knitted with funk and soul b-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.

Friday 22nd Mu & Zen Gotta love Mu and Zen. They are the dj tag team with hits for the dancefloor, Zen and Mu live it up with the sweetest soul, funk, reggae, house and the best of the rest. The most relaxing way to spend a Friday night is dancing in the garden to this dope dj pair; Join em this and every Friday night at The Matterhorn, funkin¹ your stuff.

Saturday 23rd ŒI Think I¹m Turning Japanese¹ A celebration of the Emperors birthday(Japan) come drink sake and Sopporo and Asahi beers, nosh on sushi and noodles dress up, kareoke and ring in Xmas in an entirely unrelated fashion! Dj Cyrus and guests

Sunday 24th­ The Matterhorn presents Gilles Peterson Worldwide 5-7pm on radio active 89fm... and down at The Horn catch Cian's Christmas Eve Celebration with a bar-b-que and various DJ guests from 4pm!

Wednesday 27th The Domestic Lounge presents DJ Ah Um local DJ, AH UM produces The Zambesi Jewel School on Radio Active 89FM every Saturday with ZenŠ His favours are bent on africa-jazz, ghetto funk and soulful instrumentals. Come check AH UM¹s nu urban jazz and soul spirit.

All events at the Matterhorn are free unless otherwise indicated.

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