Saturday October 24, 2009

Big on bonsai

WHAT'S HAPPENIN'
Compiled by LEONG SIOK HUI

CMC Centre (Southwalk)
Jalan Cerdas
Taman Connaught
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 9102 3691
www.cmckl.com

Malaysia Bonsai & Art Stone Exhibition 2009
Till tomorrow: Catch the international display of bonsai and art stone exhibition and competition organised by the Malaysia Stone Lover Society, the Bonsai & Stone Academy and the MCA State Liaison, and sponsored by CMC Centre.

The Bonsai Clubs International will be launched in conjunction with this event. From 9am to 10pm. Free admission.

EVENTS

Palate Palette Restaurant & Bar
21, Jalan Mesui
off Jalan Nagasari
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2142 2148
www.ecofilmfest.my

Eco Film Fest
Tomorrow: Join the final instalment of the Film Fest by catching the premier of Blue Gold: World Water Wars, an international award-winning documentary.

The film examines environmental and political implications of the planet’s dwindling water supply.

The film also highlights success stories of water activists around the world and plugs for community action.

Catch performances by the KL Stompers who will entertain with “recycled” musical instruments and Peter Hassan and Markiza (3:30 pm) with their acoustic sounds.

Shop for trendy, green products like the handwoven baskets made from recycled magazines by Salaam Wanita or intricate handicrafts made by local indigenous people and sold by Gerai Orang Asal. From 2.30pm to 6pm. Free admission.

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society
673 A, Jalan Kebun Bunga
Penang
Tel: (04) 227 9915

Green day
Today: In conjunction with Penang Environment Week, join the Friends of Penang Botanic Gardens Society on a fun-filled and educational day.

There will be a talk on “A Greener Lifestyle” by Don & Mylene, a recycling craft workshop for kids, and an exhibition on alternative containers for food. Free admission. From 9am to noon.

Sunrise Sports Zone
Jalan Kiara 4
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 1800 888 008
www.sunrisebhd.com

Sunrise Cultural Carnival
Today: Want to ice skate outdoors in the tropics? Catch the one-day carnival loaded with games, food and the one-off experience of skating on ice outdoors. From 10am to 6pm. Admission is free.

WORKSHOP

HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd
8th Floor, Annexed Block
Menara IMC
8, Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2026 9188
Fax: (03) 2026 4188
E-mail: professional@htcinasia.com

How to Open Your Own Restaurant
Nov 6-8: Learn the nuts and bolts of starting up your own restaurant. From restaurant concepts, menu and kitchen designs to location choices, get some tips from the experts.

Look at case studies from Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene to learn from others’ successes and failures.

The workshop will be conducted by Jean Michel Fraisse, a hospitality, tourism and food business consultant who has opened and operated restaurants and catering businesses in France and Asia for over 20 years.

From 9am to 5pm, daily. Course fee: RM2,500.

The Café
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
4, Jalan Usahawan 6
Setapak Jaya, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 4145 6345/6237
www.royalselangor.com

Jelly-making Workshop in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Today: Held in conjunction with the breast cancer month, participants will learn to make jelly and take home a pewter jelly mould with recipes contributed by celebrity chefs like Emmanuel Stroobant, Ken Hoh, Yvan Cadiou, Jean-Pierre Wybauw and Stefano Deiuri.

Workshop fee is RM200 per person and includes afternoon tea at Royal Selangor Café.

For each RM200, Royal Selangor will contribute RM70 to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.

TALK

Teluk Intan Rest House Hall
858, Jalan Rumah Rehat
Teluk Intan, Perak
Tel/Fax: (05) 621 9361

HIV/AIDS is everybody’s problem
Oct 28: Catch the talk organised by non-governmental organisation Pertubuhan Komuniti Intan and the Health Office Hilir Perak. From 9am to 1pm.

MUSIC

Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
Petronas Twin Towers
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2051 7007
Fax: (03) 2051 7077
E-mail: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my
www.mpo.com.my

Water Music
Today & tomorrow: Join Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and conductor John Georgiadis for MPO’s Family Fun Day concerts.

Themed “Water Music”, the concert takes you on a voyage around different types of water-related music.

Audiences will get to savour music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky, Benjamin Britten, Johann Strauss II, George Frideric Handel and Bedrich Smetana. Time: 3pm, Saturday and 2.30pm & 4.30pm, Sunday. Tickets priced from RM15-RM60.

DANCE

Experimental Theatre
Aswara Campus
464, Jalan Tun Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2697 5313/5319
Fax: (03) 2697 5513
www.aswara.edu.my

Jamu Dance Series
Today & tomorrow: A contemporary dance performance series that started in 2001, Jamu has set the standards for contemporary dance choreography in Malaysia.

Since 2003, Jamu has received numerous Boh Cameronian Arts Awards in categories of lighting and costume design, choreography, ensemble performances and music.

The dancers have performed in various festivals and events in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and will be showcasing their work in an upcoming event in Switzerland.

Tickets are priced at RM10/RM5 (students). Performance starts at 8.30pm.