FREE EVENTS, CHEAP EATS & MATES RATES begin Friday 13 February with soulfirefunxxxsplosion octet THE AVIATORS at 9.45pm followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Mon 16 Feb - 9pm - FILM - $3 Doubles * War of the Worlds - Jeff Wayne's 1978 LP brought to life by Pink Floyd’s legendary set designer.

Tue 17 Feb - 9pm - ROOTS - $3 Cocktails * The SWJ Experience perform grooves that draw inspiration from humor, love & surf.

Wed 18 Feb - 9pm - INDIE - $3 Stubbies * Ragamuffin Children sound like "Something written in a graveyard whilst holding a tea party and singing nursery rhymes" Followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Thur 19 Feb - 9.45pm - ROCK - 200 FREE SHOTS * Popular covers from Zia are and then an original rock set from local band Breaking Days. Followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Fri 20 Feb - 9.45pm - FUNK - 200 FREE DRINKS * The Volunteers play upbeat, bass driven funk; soul styled harmonies reminiscent of Ray Charles and piano ballads likened to Nick Cave! Followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Sat 21 Feb - 9.45pm - ROCK - FREE WEENIE BBQ * Stiffler Presents: American Pie - The Party. With $3 Budweiser, $5 Cocktails a free BBQ, three live bands and a FREE JUKE BOX

Sun 22 Feb - 4pm - METAL - $3 Bar * Triple Metal Bypass play a range of originals and popular hard rock/metal covers.

Mon 23 Feb - 9pm - FILM - $3 Doubles * Dark Side of the Rainbow combines Pink Floyd's soundtrack Dark Side of the Moon with the images of The Wizard of Oz to deliver the most remarkable synchronicity of all time.

Tue 24 Feb - SINGSTAR - 9pm - $3 Cocktails * Win one of 10 x $50 bar tabs each Tuesday. Enter on the night.

Wed 25 Feb - DRUM & BASS - 9.45pm - $3 Stubbies * Finland’s finest, Rico Tubbs AKA DJ Infekto is an influential European break beat, and drum and bass artist akin to many ESL or Ninja Tune releases. Think Crookers or Sinden with big-room synth-heavy filter-heavy club track direction............

Thu 26 Feb - BOUNCE - 9.45pm - 200 FREE SHOTS * Combining the biggest PA & dance floor in Palmerston North with Wigan Pier's DJ Adam T (UK) you will be transported halfway around the world to experience NZ's first Bounce Night.

Fri 27 Feb - BLUES/JAZZ - 9pm - TICKETS - $33 * Eric Bibb (USA) grew up in a musical family that counted the likes of Bob Dylan as friends. He balances a fine finger-picking technique with rich, sensitive vocals and lyrics, creating a sound that is both intimate and assured.

Sat 28 Feb - REGGAE - 9pm - FREE BBQ * The Katchafire After Party features Ras Stone & i-Rootz famous for their live capability playing everything from live dancehall, roots, reggae, dub & tings!

Sun 1 Mar - 4pm - $3 Bar * BYO music and enjoy a $10 MAIN which includes a beer!

Mon 2 Mar - 9pm - FILM - $3 Doubles * Miyazaki's Spirited Away

Tue 3 Mar - SINGSTAR - 9pm - $3 Cocktails Win one of 10 x $50 bar tabs each Tuesday. Enter on the night.

Wed 4 Mar - HOUSE - 9.45pm - $3 Bar * </b> OFFICIAL: Orienation of Sound After Party play Ministry of Sound. FREE ENTRY BEFORE MIDNIGHT or with an Orientation of Sound Ticket. ($5 Entry from midnight)

Thur 5 Mar - 9.45pm - ROCK - 200 FREE SHOTS * Popular covers from Zia are and then an original rock set from local band Breaking Days. Followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Fri 6 Mar - HOUSE - 9.45pm - 200 FREE SHOTS * Combining the biggest PA & dance floor in Palmerston North with Wigan Pier's DJ Adam T (UK).

Sat 7 Mar - METAL - 9.45pm - $3 Tap Beer * Mad Max - The Party. Followed at midnight by THE FREE JUKE BOX!

Sun 1 Mar - 4pm - $3 Bar * BYO music and enjoy a $10 MAIN which includes a beer!

MODE is the only independent bar in the lower North Island and continues to deliver the VERY BEST live entertainment in Palmerston North from NZ and around the world f

Keen to see a fortnightly publication featuring:

music, fashion, social experiments, design, fine arts, big oe, film, theatre, health, regional tiki tour, environment, books, reviews, recipes, gigs, people, exhibitions, challenges, dares, outings, garage sales, student services, outrageous statements, bucket heads, photoghraphy, comics, movies, political, rallies, clubs, social activities, business opportunities, ucol, medical advice, wananga, technology, jokes, short stories, barter, puzzles, games, halls, financial advice, letters to editor, letters to politicians, sketches, personality profiles, emotional iq tests, self help, peer support, drink recipes, flatmates wanted, free stuff, fixtures, international, ipc, cocktails, pet suggestions, local issues, advocacy, politics, massey, business, cars.......

I suppose we just need volunteer contributors, an editor, possibly a layout person & some help distributing.

In return will be various items for bribery, giveaways, tickets etc etc etc.

Should be fun!!!!

Can we get the first one out on the streets by Feb 22????

Unity in Diversity is an amazing opportunity for clubs and groups to showcase their unique identities to the local community. This wonderful production will be held at The Globe Theatre on the corner of Pitt Street and Main Street on SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST 7pm. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 public. Available from MUSA office.

ALSO CHECK OUT THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL ON WED 20th AUGUST IN THE MUSA LOUNGE (cheap/free international food)