WOW Carnival

THE annual Wow! Putrajaya Carnival is back this weekend at the lake side in Precinct 2 themed as Green Federal Territory. There will be luxury car exhibitions, tattoo shows, art and cultural performances, and lucky draws, karaoke, photography and futsal competitions. New activities includes Formula 1 Simulator Championship, “Master Gardener” Mega, artists corner, creative costume competition for the family, pumpkin-based cooking competition, ‘Crazy Chef’ competition, hot dog eating competition, and a bid to break the Malaysia Book of Records for Putrajaya Inter Parks Ride. Local artists M. Nasir, Ramli Sarip, Ella, Meet Uncle Hussein, Hazama and Stacy will be performing on Feb 25. The closing ceremony for the Federal Territory Day celebrations will also be held during the carnival on Feb 26. Admission is free from 9am to midnight on Feb 25, and 9am to 6pm on Feb 26. For more information, visit www.ppj.gov.my.

BARITONE Concert

BE spellbound with great baritone arias when the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) performs this weekend. These concerts are slated under the MPO Specials series and will be conducted by Karen Kamensek who once led the MPO in 2009. The MPO will perform Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Thomas’ Mignon Overture and Massenet’s exotic Le Cid Ballet Music. Other works included in the repertoire list are Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Borodin’s Prince Igor, and Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman and Tannhäuser. These showcases will feature Canadian bass-baritone Philippe Sly who has performed with the San Francisco Opera, Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Chamber Players. For Bookings call 03- 2051 7007.

VALENTINE’S DAY

IN conjunction with Valentine’s Day, Popular@ IPC Shopping Centre (IKANO) and Popular @ Sunway Pyramid will be hosting a series of fun-filled yet educational activities this weekend. The activities are ‘Magic Bread House’ bread-baking demonstration by chef Elisabeth Siahaja; ‘Heart for Your Loved Ones’ painting session and ‘Friendship Card for Your Lovely Friend’ card design contest for children aged between six and 12-years-old; and ‘Super Yoga Kids ­‑ Fun with Family Yoga session by Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors. For more information, visit www.popular.com.my.

Charity Bazaar

TECH OUTREACH is organising a Charity Mini Bazaar to raise funds for Micro-Credit for war widows in the war torn areas of Sri Lanka, on 26th February 2012 at the Sithi Vinayagar Temple Hall, Petaling Jaya, from 9.00 a.m - 5.00p.m. Besides a variety of mouth watering vegetarian dishes, near new items, VCDs and books will be on sale. All are invited to support this worthy cause. For further details, contact Ratnes - 016-2974772 / Ruku - 012-3330050/ Amara - 017-2115419.

Bridal Fair

HEAD on to the ‘Romance In Fate Bridal Fair 2012’ at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, 3rd Floor, Centre Court at Hall 2 & Hall 3 this weekend. The main focus for this year’s fair will be on 3 main themes: bridal fashion, beauty and home deco, including 25 bridal houses. Lucky isitors also stand a chance to walk away with prizes valued at RM60,000 in the ‘Purchase & Win’ lucky draw. Admission is free. For further details, contact 03-762 0218 at ext 356/399.

HEALTH PROMOTION

TAGS Spine & Joint Specialists is organising a 2-day promotion on this weekend from 10am - 6pm at all its centers nationwide. There will be great discounts and offers on its health packages, free consultations, splendid gifts with purchases, lucky draws and much more. To know more, call 130080SPINE or surf www.tags.my

Health Screening

Folks in Pandan Indah can get a free health screening the Axis Atrium in Ampang organised by Kelab Belia Pandan this weekend. The event is a collaboration with the Health Promotion Board of Malaysia (My Sihat), 1Malaysia Community Alliance Foundation. There will be breast cancer screening, healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness talks, physical fitness consultation and free product samples. The public can receive Free Health Screenings from 10am to 2 pm on both dates. The screening includes Elcdy Mese Index (BMI), Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Screening and De-worming (for children). A blood donation drive will also be conducted from 10am to 5pm. Visitors also stand a chance to win an iPhone4 through the lucky draws.

Autograph Session

CALLING all fans of Soo Wincci! This is an opportunity for you to catch the talented singer on today at 1pm, Concourse Level of Sungei Wang Plaza. The Miss World Malaysia 2008/2009 will be here to meet her fans as well as promote her latest album entitled “Zai Wo Xin Shang”. She will also be signing autographs and sing one of her latest hits at this event. For further details, contact 03-21170288 or visit www.sungeiwang.com. Be a fan of ours today at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza.

Turkish fest

THE Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC), in collaboration with JW Marriott and Starhill, is organising the Turkish Art, Dance & Food Festival from this weekend until March 3 the Shook! Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy unique Turkish cuisine daily from 7.00pm to 10.30pm prepared by a team of 13 chefs, led by two celebrated master chefs, all specially flown in from Istanbul. There will be fine classical music performance daily from 7.30 pm to 8.15pm and fascinating Turkish folk dances performed daily from 8.15 pm (except March 1). Be enthralled by the art of glass blowing and paper marbling which will be demonstrated at the Starhill Gallery throughout the eight-day festival. For more information visit www.turkishexhibition.com.my or call Shook! at 03-27198330 for reservations.

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