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Monthly Tarot: May '13

Everywhere

Predictions by our Tarot Reader May 2013

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Rock Water Resorts & Sporting Heroes Rocks

Morjim Beach

Eco Resort | Sports Bar | Live Music Nights

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Snip Salons & Spas

Calangute, Miramar, Panjim

Exclusive Day Spa | Hair & Beauty Salon

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Sohela Art

Anjuna

Pen & Ink Drawings I Art Exhibitions

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Terrace

Little Vagator

Open-Air Terrace Restaurant & Party Venue

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Teso

Siolim

Luxurious Tents I Waterfront Property

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THE WUG is HIRING!

GOA!

The WUG Ambassadorship (WUGA)

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Tito's

Baga (Tito's Road)

European & Multi Cuisine Restaurant | Nightclub | Concerts

  • Monthly Tarot: May '13
    Monthly Tarot: May '13
  • Rock Water Resorts & Sporting Heroes Rocks
    Rock Water Resorts & Sporting Heroes Rocks
  • Snip Salons & Spas
    Snip Salons & Spas
  • Sohela Art
    Sohela Art
  • Terrace
    Terrace
  • Teso
    Teso
  • The Green Fairy Absinthe
    The Green Fairy Absinthe
  • THE WUG is HIRING!
    THE WUG is HIRING!
  • Tito's
    Tito's
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  • PARTY @ UV BAR

    Saturday May 25th, 7pm onwards
    Flower Moon @ UV Bar, North Anjuna beach
    full moon beach party
    Line Up:
    ELECTRO WARRIOR
    STEVE BARR / PSYCHOACTIVE
    PSYCHOSIS
    MANOJ
    NATH
    + SURPRISE DJ
    UV BAR WUG PAGE>>
  • REGGAE FRIDAYS @LAGUNA ANJUNA

    Graeme (UB40) @ Laguna Anjuna. Every Friday. 7:30pm onwards.
    About Graeme: Graeme is a famed trumpet player and vocalist who has played for top Brit reggae act UB40 and Fine Young Cannibals. Graeme has been living and playing live in Goa during the tourist season for several years.
    Laguna Anjuna WUG Page>>
  • POW-WOW Live @ OUR SHACK

    POW-WOW @ OUR SHACK
    EVERY FRIDAY 7.30pm
    ROCK'n FUSE NIGHT
    The Band:
    Jan-Jan Jaani - Vocals, tamborine, eggs
    Elvis Lobo - Guitar
    Joe Ferrao - Bass
    Bosco D Souza - Drums
    Our Shack on The WUG>>
  • LIVE MUSIC!

    25th May@ 7.30 PM onwards
    TAWA resto - bar at Baywatch Resort, Sernabatim Beach Road
    SATURDAY NITE LIVE "FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC"

    feat this week: EarthPow (Earthstage & PoW WoW
    A Special Acoustic Unplugged soul, rock, funk & more.....

    The line up
    JAN-JAN JANI (Jan Graveson) from UK on vocals
    ELVIS LOBO - Guitar
    BOSCO D'SOUZA -Cajon & Percussions
    & some surprise guest artists.......
  • POOL PARTY

    On Saturday 26th May
    @ The Park, Calangute, Goa
    Goa's Most Hottest Pool Party!
    Dj Poll Winner DJ RYAN
    DJ LASKER
    Dj Poll Winner DJ Pawaan

    Tickets Out Now:
    REGULAR: Couples: 500 and Stag: 1000
    VIP: Couples 1000 and Stag: 1500
    For Details : 09767182464 / 09923590207
    Time To Sing, Dance And Create Memories
    THE PARK HOTELS
  • PARVATI PEAKING FESTIVAL

    Monday May 27th @ CLUB WESTEND, Saligao
    PARVATI PEAKING 2013

    Club Westend and Elements Inc* are proud to present the first edition of :
    !!! PARVATI PEAKING FESTIVAL !!!!
    LINEUP :
    GREG HILIGHT TRIBE (HILIGHT TRIBE , FR)
    EVP ( WILDTHINGS RECORDS, UK)
    REALITY GRID (WILDTHINGS RECORDS, UK)
    HYDROPANIC (DISCOVALLEY /TANTRUMM RECORDS, IN)
    LABRATS (DIGITAL SHIVA POWER,IN)
    PUOSKARI (6 DIMENSION SOUNDS,FI)
    HOPPIT (uNIVERSAL DANCE REC,JOR)
    MARIUS (GERMANY)
    MadMonkey (DIGITAL OM PRODUCTION,IN)

    + MANY MANY MORE TO BE ADDED........  
    CLUB WESTEND ON THE WUG>>
  • WEEKLY EVENTS @ HIPPIES

    HIPPIES Ocean Cafe, North Anjuna beach
    Daily Goan Seafood Buffet!
    Hippies Weekly Events:

    Thursdays:
    Minimal Sunset

    Fridays:
    GOA Trance

    Saturdays:
    Ladies Night

    Sundays:
    Psytrance Project
    FB PAGE
  • BRUNCH & LIVE MUSIC!

    Sunday, May 26, 2013
    Brunch & Live music
    @ The SOFALA, Nerul

    12:00pm until 4:00pm
    The fantastic Elvis Lobo will be jamming with Johanne and Bosco, poolside at The Sofala this weekend.
    Sunday lunch by Mia Cucina with unlimited alcohol for Rs 1000 + tax
    FB EVENT
  • MONTHLY TAROT

    MAY PREDICTION!
    Monthly Predictions for each Zodiac sign by our very own Tarot Reader, Sunieta Narayana.
    Sunieta is a Tarot reader, Spiritual healer and Columnist. She will be collaborating with us this season to offer our readers daily birthday predictions and predictions on special, auspicious dates.
    READ YOUR ZODIAC!>>
  • WEEKENDS @ CAFE MAMBO & TITO'S

    FRIDAY: FRIDAY VIBES @ CAFE MAMBO. 9pm onwards
    - Dj Jay and Dj Brandan.

    SATURDAY: SATURDAY SHOWTIME @ CAFE MAMBO. 
     9pm onwards
    - Dj Brandan & Dj Jay

    SATURDAY: 
    BOLLYWOOD CONNECTION @ CLUB TITO'S 
    9pm onwards
    - DJ Suliman, DJ Pritesh
    Tito's & Cafe Mambo on The WUG
  • MONSOON SPECIAL-Siolim

    ISHAVILAS
    10% OFF for 2 nights and 3 nights
    & more 15% discount of the room tariff!


    Ishavilas is one of Neemrana’s ‘Noble Homes’ nestled amongst nature’s tropical bounty of leaf and fruit, abundant trees and a blooming garden. This beautiful Portuguese-colonial house, with its grand entrance and long driveway, is a true tropical haven of tranquility...

    4  Bedrooms / Pool / Resident Staff / River View
    www.whatsupgoa.com/ishavilas


    ISHANYA COTTAGE
    Rs.12,000/ - 9,500/ - INR per night!


    Two splendid rooms set in a tropical garden - a complete cottage, Ishanya consists of two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a lounge, modern kitchen & a lush private garden.

    Two Bedroom Suite / Pool / Resident Staff
    www.whatsupgoa.com/goavillasforrent

     
    more info>>
  • MONSOON SPECIAL-Morjim

    A magical monsoon sojourn on Morjim Beach
    Rock Water Resorts & Sporting Heroes Rock
    is open all through the monsoon with very special rates:
    Rs 1500  for A.C Room, and 1,000 for Non A.C room.
    - Enchanting beach facing garden property
    - Eclectic & global soul comforting cuisine
    8 Independent Huts | Delectable International Cuisine | Private Beach Access | Indoor Gym | Pool Table | Big Screen Projections |

    Available for Private & Corporate Events, and Weddings.
    More info>>
  • MONSOON MAGIC-Baga

    MOOSOON MAGIC
    @ MYKONOS BLU
    Baga
    12000rs for 4 nights & a surprise gift!
    Mykonos Blu is a beautiful river front boutique heritage hotel situated on the bank of Baga River.
    Special offer: June to August, only for couples
    Booking: 982173164
    More info>>
  • WE ARE HIRING!!

    Opening 1: 1 WUG Ambassador (Business Development Head) for Goa. Must be: Fluent in English, able to work independently, think outside the box! What's up Goa! is expanding & spreading its WUG vibes across sunny Goa! To help us in our efforts, we are looking for ONE motivated individual to manage our development in North & South Goa. If you'd like to be a part of The WUG team (where everyday is causal Friday), please follow the link below for details.

    Opening 2: 1 WUG Assistant (Office Manager). Must be: Fluent in English, able to work independently, DETAIL ORIENTED, Internet Savvy! We require someome to support us in our daily operations. Tasks include: Client management, Website and Facebook Updates, Office Managament. Must knowMS Word. Powerpoint. Excel, Facebook. Please send us your resume, recent photo and a writing sample to job@whatsupgoa.com
    WUG Ambassador Position (Business Development & Content Management)>>
  • BAGA BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

    PRESS RELEASE FROM GOA TOURISM
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013

    GTDC lays foundation for infrastructure development at Baga beach
    Goa, April 26, 2013: The Department of Tourism’s proposal to develop tourism infrastructure near Baga beach in Goa has come through and its foundation stone laying function was held yesterday morning at the hands of Hon Tourism Minister Mr. Dilip Parulekar in the presence of Calangute MLA Mr Michael Lobo and Mr Nikhil Desai, MD of GTDC and Director of Tourism, Government of Goa.

    The project is designed to beautify and upgrade infrastructure near the Baga creek like parking facilities beautification, viewing tower, seaside pathways, etc. 

    On the occasion, Tourism Minister Mr Parulekar said, “Baga, Calangute and Candolim are the busiest tourist attractions, and are the most visited tourist spots with heavily crowded beaches. These beaches needed special attention in terms of more facilities and tourist attractions. A need was felt to develop the surrounding area with proper and better accesses, beautifications of the area in order to boost tourism in the state.”

    The project has been scheduled to complete in 180 days (excluding monsoon) from the date of commencement of work. The estimated cost for this Rs 9,04,58,256 which includes 3% contingencies, 4% Consultancy charges and 7.25% Centage charges. It will avail Central Finance Assistance under the scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. 

    The proposed work includes construction of seaside pathway from Baga to Calangute, construction of approach road from Baga to Arpora Bridge, construction of seating and landscaping near Baga Creek, and construction of parking and landscaping near Baga Beach temple and parking area near the viewing tower. 
    eMAIL>>
  • ANNUAL FASHION SALES!

    ANNUAL FASHION SALES!
    - THE PRIVATE COLLECTION GOA
    1255 Annavado, Candolim, Goa 403515.
    From Monday to Saturday, from 10 to 8pm up to 70% off!!
    Read more>>

    - MALINI RAMANI
    Calangute: Select from Malini's exclusive collections of fashion & resort wear, footwear & accessories as well as selection of bikinis and a range of colourful Havaiana flip flops.
    >>MALINI RAMANI Boutique, House No. 156, Opp. St Anthony's Chapel, Calangute Goa 403516 | Tel. : +91 0832-2275305
     
    - BEBEL
    Calangute: Browse through Bebel’s hand-picked selection of designer jewellery and accessories as well as women's fashion at affordable prices!
    Morjim: Featuring celebrated fashion designers from India & luxury accessories from Europe, including collections by Malini Ramani, Pia Pauro, Tarun Tahiliani, Stephanie, Pink India & much more!
    >>BEBEL Boutique, Shop No. 3 156, opp. St Anthony Chapel, Calangute, Goa - 403 156 | Tel. : 0832 6451489 | M: +91 9923326324
    BEBEL Boutique, Ashwem-Morjim Road, Next to Full Power Tattoo, Morjim | M: +91 9923326324
    Read more>>
  • TUESDAYS & THURSDAY @ THE PARK!

    TUESDAYS: Karaoke Night.  7pm onwards.   Bring out your singing star for an evening of fun! with Emmanuel!
    THURSDAYS: Ladies Night Thursdays.  5pm onwards.   Drinks on the house for ladies!  with Eve Carey, the original Charlys Angelz of Ibiza Fame
    The Park, Holiday Street. 8805028191
     
    More Parties>>
  • ENJOY GOA'S ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY AT HOME


    The rich history of Goan-Portuguese architecture has been captured in a sumptuous new coffee table book “Heritage Homes in Goa” set for release on 29 June 2012. So, if you can’t get to Goa, why not buy the book and let Goa come to you? 
    Read More >>

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GOA TOURISM BULLETIN

GOA TOURISM BULLETIN

GOA WELCOMES ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CRUISE LINER
Mormugao (Goa) | May 24, 2013: One of the world’s biggest cruise liner the Royal Caribbean International‘s “Mariner of the Seas”, arrived at Mormugao Port, Goa from Dubai on 24th May, 2013 and was greeted by the Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Mr Francisco D’Souza.

READ MORE>>

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INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GOA

INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GOA

HARPER'S BAZAAR INDIA. DECEMBER 2012. INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GOA: The Pick of Places to Eat Party & Shop in Goa, featuring several WUG members, including Amarya Shamiyana, Ku, Monsoon Heritage Studio, Malini Ramani, Monsoon Heritage and Nana-ki. Also contributions by WUG member, Yahel Chirinian (Monsoon Heritage) and a Party memoire by our very own WUG Co-founder.  

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EL SHADDAI CHILD RESCUE

EL SHADDAI CHILD RESCUE

LOVING | CARING | SHARING El Shaddai as an organization exists to open Homes and Shelters for the abandoned Street Children and for children coming from economically poor or broken families, providing them with the basic necessities of life, so developing their personalities leading to a brighter future. To establish support systems for the weaker sections viz. women & children of our society. To conduct awareness & educational programmes including medical camps among the slum dwellers.

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THE GOA EXPERIENCE

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Star Trek Into darkness - 3D

Star Trek Into darkness - 3D

INOX CINEMA (Old GMC, DB Road, Panaji) | Daily Screenings | Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana.
After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.
 

INOX CINEMA>>
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What's up this week?

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  • Trance Party @ 9 BAR Vagator, 2pm till late
  • - Ladies Night @ HIPPIES Ocean Cafe, North Anjuna beach
  • Beach Grind @ OUR SHACK, Little Vagator beach, starts 12 noon
  • Saturday Showtime @ CAFE MAMBO - Baga, 9pm (DJ Ajit Pai & DJ Jay, Dance / Hip Hop / Commercial)
  • Bollywood Connection @ CLUB TITO'S - Baga, 9pm (DJ Suliman, DJ Pritesh | Bollywood)
  •  Rock is Alive @ ART ESCAPESouth Benaulim (S. Goa). 7:30- 11:30PM
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  • SEE THE MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR!>> 
  • FEATURE YOUR EVENT ON THE WUG CALENDAR, CONTACT US HERE>>
 
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