WHAT'S ON

MUSIC & DANCE

Concerts in the park

Sala Bhirom Bhakdi

Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road

Every Sun at 5:30pm, until Feb 18

- The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra is performing every Sun during the "Concert in the Park" featuring classics, pop tunes, music from movies, Broadway and favourite Thai songs by guest vocalists.

- Free admission. Call 02-659-2281.

Chiang Mai rock

Central Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai

Feb 2 at 6pm

- Members of the public are invited to the "Chiangmai 100 Rock Festival 2007", the biggest music festival in the North. Bands taking part include Clash, Modern Dog, Endorphin, Paradox and Slot Machine as well as up-and-coming acts.

- Call 02-264-5555 ext 4105.

Debussy festival

Multi-Media Room, Payap University

Mae Kao campus, Chiang Mai

Feb 2-3 at 7:30pm

- The year-long "Debussy Festival" will conclude with "Concert No. 8" on Feb 2. Performing on stage are Bennett Lerner, soprano Sheilagh Angpiroj, baritone Book Kitavadhana and conductor Ayu Namtep and the Payap University Men's Chorus. The "Gala Concert" on Feb 3 will feature compositions by Bach, Berlioz, Debussy, Helps, Liszt, Mekara, Sumner and Verdi.

- Tickets for the Feb 2 concert cost 200 baht and 250 baht for the Feb 3 show. Tickets are available at Gong Dee Gallery (tel 053-222-230), Payap University's Music Department (tel 053-248-037) and at the door. Call 053-868-209 or jansak@chmai.loxinfo.co.th.

Poetry performance

La Lanta Fine Art

Baan Silom, Silom Soi 19

Feb 6 at 7pm

- Aoife Mannix, poet, writer and performer, will give a poetry performance as part of her Asian tour. She will be performing her latest poems alongside some up-and-coming Thai poets. She will offer a series of poetry workshops to Thai writers at the British Council, Siam Square on Feb 3-4.

- Free admission. Call 02-266-9180/1.

Gypsy opera

Arnoma Hotel, Ratchadamri Road

Feb 6 at 7:30pm

- Mahidol University's Choir and Voice Department presents a concert entitled "A Magical Gypsy Night" featuring solos and choruses from operas such as Carmen and Il Trovatore, and operettas The Gypsy Baron and The Merry Widow. The choir comprises 100 singers, 9 soloists, guitarists and violinists all in opera costumes.

- Tickets cost 100, 200 and 300 baht (50 baht for students). Call 02-255-7133.

Korean choir

Prof Sangvien Indaravijaya auditorium

Stock Exchange of Thailand

Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 7 at 7:30pm

- Hansori, a women's choir from South Korea, will give the "Hansori: Voices from Heaven" concert featuring famous arias, duets and choruses from operas by Strauss, Rossini, Mozart and Korean composers as well as popular songs from Sister Act and Broadway musical West Side Story.

- Tickets cost 200 baht. Call 02-229-2661 or visit http://www.settrade.com/concert.

Traditional Thai music

Central Library, 1st floor

Srinakarinwirot University, Sukhumvit Soi 23

Feb 8 at 7pm

- The Bangkok Music Society (BMS) presents "An Introduction to Thai Music with Thai Musical Instruments" conducted by Dr Chalermpon Ngarmsuthi (strings) and Dr Manop Visuthipeat (percussion).

- Tickets cost 200 baht (free for students and BMS members). Call 081-648-7648.

Baroque sonatas

Siam City Hotel, Si Ayutthaya Road

Feb 9 at 8:15pm

- Goethe-Institut Bangkok presents "An Evening of German Baroque Sonatas" featuring award-winning pianist Nopanand Chanorthaikul and Japanese flutist Hiroshi Matsushima. The programme highlights 18th century Baroque sonatas by Telemann, Muthel, Handel and Bach.

- Tickets cost 1,200 baht, including a 4-course dinner. Tickets just for the show cost 400 baht (150 baht for students). Call 02-247-0123 ext 1778.

TPO concert

Music auditorium, College of Music

Mahidol University, Salaya campus

Phutthamonthon Sai 4

Feb 9 at 7pm and Feb 10 at 4pm

- The 7th Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra concert series features pianist Lambis Vassiliadis and conductor Gudni A Emilsson. The programme includes Thai traditional songs, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op 73 and Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C Major "The Great".

- Tickets cost 200 baht. Call 02-800-2525 ext 152,154/5.

Charity concert

Outdoor theatre, Thailand Cultural Centre

Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 10 at 5:30pm

- Thitima "Ann" Prathumthip will perform her romantic songs during the "Story of Love Concert by DHC". The concert is a chance for the audience to make donations to the Home for Handicapped Animals Foundation.

- Tickets cost 1,000 and 1,400 baht and are available from Thaiticketmaster booths (tel 02-262-3456).

THEATRE

Thai tempest

Art Theatre, Chulalongkorn University

Phaya Thai Road

Every Thur-Sat at 6:30pm plus a 2pm show on Sat and Sun, until Feb 4

- Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Arts is staging Phayu Phirot, an adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest directed by Pawit Mahasarinand.

- Tickets at 200 baht (150 baht for students) are available at the CU Book Centre (Siam Square). Call 02-218-4802 or visit http://www.thaitempest.multiply.com.

FAIRS & SALES

Baby best buy

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Ratchadaphisek Road

Daily 10am-8pm, until Feb 4

- The "Thailand Baby & Kids Best Buy 2007" features products for babies and mothers such as toys, accessories, clothes, books, learning tools and more. There's also a baby fashion show and lectures on health.

- Call 02-689-2993 or visit http://www.thailandbabybestbuy.com.

- our-in-one fair

Impact, Challenger Hall 3

Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi

Daily 11am-9pm, until Feb 4

- The "Thailand Furniture & Houseware Fair 2007" features security systems, gardening equipment, clothes and household ornaments. Taking place under the same roof are the "Bangkok Wedding Fair 2007", the "Fashion & Jewelry Fair 2007" and the "Health Beauty & Spa 2007".

- Call 02-731-1331 or email exhibit@worldfair.co.th.

Chocolate fest

Gaysorn, Ratchadamri Road

Daily 10am-9pm, until Feb 14

- Gaysorn is holding the "Pure Love... Gaysorn Chocolate Festival, the Symbol of Love" under which customers are invited to create their own confections from 30 worldclass chocolates to be presented in specially designed Valentine boxes. The highlight is a chocolate masterpiece by top chocolatier Eric Perez of Visage on Feb 6.

- Call 02-656-1516 ext 132.

Diamonds for love

Author's Lounge and Regency Room

The Oriental Hotel, Oriental Avenue

Feb 2 at 7pm

- St Tropez Diamond is holding a diamond show entitled "How Deep is Your Love" featuring 14 sets of diamond jewellery weighing 300 karats altogether. The show has 3 concepts - flowers, sea, and tiger - and the highlight piece is the tiger-themed necklace.

- Call 02-254-0769 or 081-645-4339.

Mobile expo

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 8-11, daily 10am-8pm

- The "Thailand Mobile Expo 2007" features the latest mobile phone technology and a wide range of products and accessories from brand names such as Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, LG, i-mobile, Lenovo, BenQ, Siemens, Dopod and more.

- Call 02-734-7707/9 or visit http://www.thailandmobileexpo.com.

FASHION SHOW

Design show

Le Concorde Ballroom, 2nd floor

Swissotel Le Concorde, Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 7, 6-9pm

- Raffles Design Institute is holding a fashion show by graduating students. There will also be a post-graduation exhibition showcasing works by students in fashion, interior decoration, graphic, multimedia and product design at The Emporium from Feb 9-15.

- Call 02-632-7666 or visit http://www.rdi.in.th.

FILMS

German movies

Goethe-Institut Bangkok

Sathon Tai Road

Every Wed at 7:30pm, until Feb 14

- "The Third German Open Air Cinema" festival features German films with English subtitles. The screenings include Tough Enough on Feb 7 and The White Masai on Feb 14.

- Free admission. For more details, visit http://www.goethe.de/bangkok.

Women and impression

Pridi Banomyong Institute

Sukhumvit Road, Soi Thong Lo

Feb 3-4 and 10

- The Institute is screening 9 films under the theme "Women and Impression". Feb 3 sees Paris When It Sizzles at 12:30pm, Carrie at 2:15pm and Teacher's Pet at 4:20pm; Feb 4 sees The Misfits at 12:30pm, The Longkiss Goodnight at 2:40pm and Erin Brockovich at 4:45pm. The films on Feb 10 include Boys Don't Cry at 12:30pm, The Singing Nun at 2:30pm and Romeo & Juliet at 4:15pm.

- Free admission. Call 02-381-3860/1.

SYMPOSIUM

Stem cell therapy

Siam City Hotel, Si Ayutthaya Road

Feb 3-4

- The Thai Atherosclerosis Society and the Asian Pacific Society of Athersclerosis and Vascular Diseases are holding a symposium on "Stem Cell Therapy in Atherosclerosis". Topics will be discussed in depth through presentation of case studies, clinical trails and research by Thai and visiting medical specialists in atherosclerotic and cardiovascular diseases.

- The fee is 2,000 baht (500 baht for members). Call 02-716-6044, email thaiathero@hotmail.com or visit http://www.thaiathero.org.

GET-TOGETHER

Chamber network

Siam Ocean World

Siam Paragon, Rama I Road

Feb 7, 6:30-9pm

- Members of all 28 foreign chambers are invited to the "Sundowners", AustCham Thailand's monthly business networking function. This is an opportunity for members and guests of the Chamber to meet, network and exchange views in a social environment. Finger foods, Australian premium wine, sparkling wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks are available during the function on a free flow basis.

- Tickets cost 750 baht (300 baht for members of all foreign chambers). Call 02-210-0216/8 or book online at http://www.austchamthailand.com.

LECTURES

Italian architecture

Dusit Thani Hotel, Rama IV Road

Feb 3, 9am-1pm

- The Dante Alighieri Society is holding a cultural programme featuring Italian architectural sites in Bangkok. Participants will learn about the role played by Italian architects, artists, painters, sculptors and engineers invited by King Rama V to transform Bangkok into a modern capital. The programme is conducted by Prof Paolo Piazzardi, author of Italians At The Court Of Siam.

- The fee is 600 baht (500 baht for members). Call 081-401-3366 or email dantebangkok@hotmail.com.

All about Chinese New Year

Siam Society, Asoke Road

Feb 3 at 10:30am

- Siam Society is holding a lecture on "Celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year" by Eileen Deeley which will explore the symbols, rituals and customs of the festival, tracing their history and meanings and explain the etiquette of gift-giving, the choice of special foods, holiday greetings and decorations.

- The fee is 550 baht, including dim sum lunch. Call 02-661-6470/7.

Traditional Thai arts

National Museum Bangkok

Na Phra That Road

Feb 8 at 10am

- The National Museum Volunteers (NMV) is holding a lecture on "A Holistic View of the Thai Traditional Arts" by MR Chakrarot Chitrabongs from Chulalongkorn University. This lecture presents a holistic view of the Thai traditional arts.

- The fee is 150 baht (100 baht for members). Call 084-942-1012 or email pollneranette@yahoo.co.uk.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

Kundalini yoga

Soimanee Yoga Centre

Soi Kasem San 2, off Rama I Road

Feb 4-25, every Sun, 8-9:40am

- Interested persons are invited to a kundalini yoga workshop conducted by certified instructor Susan Shaw. Each session covers different topics.

- Call 02-889-3110 or 089-212-1782.

Selective mutism

Village International Education Centre

14 Sukhumvit Soi 42

Feb 6, 6:30-8pm

- Parents, teachers, pre-school staff and psychologists are invited to a seminar on "Helping Children with Selective Mutism" conducted by Michael Jones, a UK educational consultant. The topics include what is selective mutism and how it develops, practical advice on supporting children with selective mutism, and building a supportive school environment to promote confident speaking. On Feb 8 from 6:30-8pm, Michael will also present a practical session for those working with young children.

- The fee is 1,000 baht for the Feb 6 seminar and 1,000 baht for the Feb 8 workshop. Seats are limited. Call 02-391-4453.

Painting workshop

Neilson Hays Library, Surawong Road

Feb 7-April 11, every Wed, 9:30am-12:30pm

- Art teacher William Marazzi will conduct a painting workshop on the Flemish and Italian Renaissance schools. The topics cover art history, composition, colour harmony, various kinds of perspective and varnishing techniques.

- The fee is 8,000 baht. Call 02-233-1731.

Thai language

Neilson Hays Library, Surawong Road

Feb 7-April 11, every Wed, 10:30am-noon

- The "Survival Thai Language" programme is designed for newly-arrived non-Thai speakers. It will be conducted by Acharn Tippan. The fun lessons involve a lot of discussion and everyday words and phrases.

- The fee is 1,600 baht. Call 02-233-1731.

COOKERY

Traditional Japanese

JW Marriott Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 2

Feb 3, 8:50am-1:30pm

- Chef Aki from Tsu & Nami Japanese Restaurant is conducting "Aki's Real Traditional Japanese Cooking Class and Teppanyaki Workshop". Participants will learn how to prepare sake cocktail, sushi, soup, appetiser, teppanyaki and dessert.

- The fee is 1,900 baht. Call 02-656-7700 ext 4359.

EDUCATION

Overseas education

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 2-4, daily 10am-6pm

- The Department of Export Promotion is holding the "Thailand International Education Exhibition 2007" during which representatives from international schools in Thailand will be present. The event offers seminars on interesting topics and tips on choosing the right schools.

- Call 02-512-0093/104 ext 249 or visit http://www.thaitradefair.com.

SPORTS

Golf evening

Chaophya Park Hotel

247 Yard Driving Range

Ratchadaphisek Road

Feb 8 at 6pm

- Bromsgrove International School Thailand is hosting the "Golf Driving Networking Evening". The special guest will be His Excellency David Fall, the UK ambassador.

- For more information, call 02-989-4873 or 081-830-8632.

CONTESTS

Kids fit for fun

- Future Park Rangsit invites members of the public to witness the final round of the "Future Kids Fit For Fun 2006" contest on Feb 3. On stage sees 13 teams of young kids showing off their exercising skills to vie for a trophy from HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and scholarships worth 200,000 baht.

- Call 02-958-0011 ext 1026.

Little cupid

- Aquarium Kids Club invites kids aged 5-9 to show off their talents during the "Little Cupid Boy & Girl 2007" contest. Prizes include scholarships worth more than 20,000 baht. The contest will take place at Central Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai on Feb 10-11.

- Applications should be made at the PR Counter, 1st floor, by Feb 7. Call 02-264-5555 ext 4105.

Bangkok Post
Friday February 02, 2007