What’s Happening?

 |  September 2, 2009


4th-30th September
DRAWING & PAINTING OF DREAMS
@ 9 Art Gallery, Chiang Rai
053 719 110 artgallery9@yahoo.com, www.9artgallery.com

Features an exhibition of paintings done by Somyod Khamsaeng, Suwit Jaipom, Banjob Putipin and Sujin Suriyanaparuk. The opening will take place on 4th September, 7 p.m.

15th -30th September
60 DAYS AROUND THAILAND EXHIBITION
@ Kad Suan Kaew
053 224 444

This photo exhibition is to present the outcome of the project of ’60 Days Around Thailand’. The aim of the people behind this project is to give the viewers an insight into the beauty of Thailand.

5th -30th September
“CORNELAGES” ART EXHIBITION BY CORNELIS HOEK
@ 116 Art Gallery
053 302 111 www.116artgallery.com

A showing of paper collages by Cornelis Hoek, By using scissors to create the colours on his palette, this artist has an innovative, interesting style. He brings together historical and geographical ‘ingredients’ into a carefully manipulated and visually smooth composition of an unthinkable reality. Opens daily from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The opening will be held on 5th September, 6 p.m.

Now – 11th September
ONE X SUITCASE
@ 2nd floor, CMU Art Center
www.cmumuseum.org

This exhibition by Singaporean and Thai artists reflects a road trip journey of the mind and body. It dwells on the love of travelling and the recording of memories. It is a display of fragmented recollections of moments and hopes. It tells stories of transit, dreams and flavours. In other words a buffet of impressions for the mind and spirit. Gallery hours: Tuesdays – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. closed on Mondays.

5th – 30th September
I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY
@ 2nd floor, Chiang Mai City Art & Cultural Center
www.lannaphotoclub.com

This is the third photo exhibition by Lanna Photo Club. Come and experience the visual masterpieces of Lanna Photo Club’s members. Opens every day from 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

25th-30th September
INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHY 2009
@ Central Airport Plaza, 2nd floor
08 6645 8217

A display of the independent study of photographic art done by the students from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chiang Mai University. The grand opening will take place on the 25th September, 5 p.m.


3rd September
BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENING
@ Silapa Thai Bar, Shangri-La Hotel.
www.networkingone.com

Networking One and sponsors would like to announce that the next monthly meeting will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel on the 3rd of September. This is a great opportunity for business professionals and individuals alike to meet, network and exchange business views in a social environment. Bring along colleagues and business associates in order to take full advantage of the networking. Entry is 300 baht per person which includes wine, beer and food.

5th September
MY WEDDING AT… BRIDAL SHOW
@ Shangri-La Hotel
053 253 888

The wedding fair themed ‘My Wedding Bridal Show’ at the Grand Lanna Ballroom, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. is open to all prospective couples looking to book an event for the upcoming year. Opening ceremony at 3 p.m.

3rd September
FRENCH, JAPANESE AND THAI FOOD CULTURE ALONG WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE GLOBALISATION OF KOREAN FOOD _TALK SHOW
@ Korean Culture Center, Nimmanhaemin Road.
084 043 8542, 053 894 764

Join this talk show and take this opportunity to understand these countries and their gastronomic arts better and enjoy them as well. The entry fee is 200 baht per person including a Korean buffet.


Every Friday and Saturday night throughout September
THE ODD COUPLE
@ Studio theater, 7th floor, Kad Suan Kaew
08 7177 2195, 08 6671 3371 or info@gate-theater.com

The Gate Theater Group presents The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Stephan Turner. Food and beverages in the Studio Theatre Foyer start from 6-7 p.m. (catered by the Queen Victoria Inn). Curtain at 7 p.m. Suggested donation 300 baht (not including food and beverages). Tickets for the performance are available at 6 The Info Desk, 1st Floor, Kad Suan Kaew. For more info please visit www.gatetheater.com.

6th September
ONE NIGHT CONCERT 2: LOVE STORY
@ CMU Convention Hall
08 3471 5225

Canon and GFM Present ‘One Night Concert 2: Love Story’. Enjoy this exceptional concert with Burin-Groove Riders, Palmy, Stamp, 7thScene, Lipta and special guests. Tickets are 500 and 300 baht, available at PR counter (Kad Suan Kaew), Hana Gift Shop and Warm Up Café.

4th September
TASTE OF MUSIC: JAZZ IN THE CITY
@ NIM City Daily

Come enjoy Live Jazz every 1st Friday, 6.30 P.M. performed by Inthanon _ Lanna Contemporary Jazz Band. Admission is free so do come and get all jazzed up!!

19th September
VIOLIN & PIANO DUO RECITAL
@ AUA Auditorium
081 682 8000

D & M Music Studio presents ‘Violin & Piano Duo Recital’ by Sittichai Pengcharoen, who is playing the violin, and Eri Nakagawa on piano. On the programme there will be compositions by Beethoven, Vitali, Chausson, Ernst and Franck. From 7 p.m. onwards. Tickets: 300 baht _ Students 200 baht.

11th September
JAZZ WITH MOM#2
@ Leviticus Auditorium, Faculty of Law, Payap University, Mae Kao Campus
081 882 0122, 089 434 0538 or www.music.payap.ac.th

The College of Music of Payap University presents Jazz with Mom#2 by Koh Mr. Saxman & The Jazz Brothers. Featuring Duriyasilp Jazz Big Band, Breakfast Wine, The Woranan Jazz Group, Four Brothers Saxophone Quartet and The Bohemian Jazz Quartet Profile. The concert will be from 6 – 9.30 p.m. The admission fee is 2.000, 1.000, and 500 baht (students 200 baht).

12th September
MANY LAMPS – ONE LIGHT
@1110 Nakornping Condo (opposite the Shell petrol station on Huay Kaew Road )
08 7305 4006 or mirose1@gmail.com

Programmes are inspirational and deal with a different topic at each meeting. These are drawn from the writings of all the major world faiths. This unique spiritual experience is shared between believers of all faiths as well as those of none. There are no speakers. The readings, by those who wish, usually take about 20 minutes. They start punctually at 2.30 p.m. so the doors are opened at 2 p.m. Meetings are totally free of charge. No donations are expected nor accepted.


5th September
CHIC MUSIC SINGING CONTEST
@ Kad Suan Kaew
053 232 567

Chic Music will stage the ‘Chic Music Singing Contest’ on the 5th floor, Kad Suan Kaew. This contest includes the ‘K-otic’ mini concert. Free tickets are available at Chic Music and PR counter, Kad Suan Kaew.

6th September
COVER DANCE BATTLE 2009
@ Kad Suan Kaew, floor 9th
08 3322 1740

A dance competition to find the winner of Dance Cover in Chiang Mai. is carried out by GFM and Yokoan. There will also be a special concert from Canon: ‘Canon present One Night Concert 2 (Love story)’ and activities from Yokoan Club, starting 1 p.m. and onwards.


Now-31st October
STAY 3 NIGHTS – PAY 2 NIGHTS
@ Kantary Hills Hotel & Serviced Apartments
053 222 111, www.kantarygroup.com

From now until October 31st Kantary Hills Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Chiang Mai offers their customers a special promotion: stay 3 nights – pay for 2 nights. Stay 6 nights and pay only for 4. Stay 9 and pay only for 6. And stay 12 pay for 8 nights. Valid for all room types and includes breakfast and free airport transfer.

Now -30th September
‘MATSUZAKA & KOBE STEAK PROMOTION’
@The Grill, Grand Heritage
053 145 222

The French Restaurant ‘The Grill’ presents ‘Matsuzaka & Kobe Steak Promotion’. The best steak is flown in directly from Japan. They are also serving ‘Menu Degustation’ an exclusive set dinner with a special price at 1,200 baht/person. Get a complementary glass of ‘Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mapu Cabernet Sauvignon’ for every purchase of Matsuzaka or Kobe Steak and Menu Degustation.

4th September
DJ NIGHT
@ dusitD2 Chiang Mai
053 999 999 ext. 5155 d2cmmixbar@dusit.com

CRESCENDO – Acid jazz, modern Latin grooves, and 80’s flavoured space disco.
Two DJ sets at the Mix Bar in dusitD2 on September 4.
From 9 p.m. – 10 p.m.: DJ Monique from Australia.
From 10 p.m. until late: Gus Till and Super Cozi.
500 baht per person including tapas and 2 Singha beers, house cocktails or wine.

FILM PROGRAMME

Every Saturday, 7 p.m.
FILM SPACE – NEW SPACE FOR THINKING
@ The Media Arts and Design Building, Nimmanhaemin Rd., by Suthep Rd. Junction
053 944 846

September 2009: The Month of World Smash

5th September:
‘Redacted’ (2007) by Brian De Palma.

12th September:
‘Come and See’ (Idi I smotri) (1985) by Elem Kilmov.

19th September:
‘Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience’ (2007) by Richard E Robbins

26th September:
‘Children of Men’ (2006) by Alfonso Cuarón

Every Friday, 8 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CHIANGMAI
@ Charoenprathet Rd.
053 275 277
SEPTEMBER 2009 FILM PROGRAMME

4th September
LES QUATRE CENTS COUPS (1959)

11th September
JULES ET JIM (1962)

18th September
LA PEAU DOUCE (1964)

25th September
BAISERS VOLÉS (1968)