July 3, 2009 | Bangkok
Issue #294: Tipping Point

Art, Music, Stage


Music at the Mall
For the next two weeks, music and art lovers will join as with Singha and Emporium stage a “musical exhibition.” Instruments from famous musicians will be showcased as other leading artists take to the stage: Moderndog, Ohm Chatree Kongsuwan, T-Bone, Kaijo Brothers, Teddy Ska, Mellow Motif and Tor Saksit. 

 


 

ID4
You know that day when Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum beat the aliens? It’s also the day the US declared its independence, July 4. Club Culture knows. They’re bringing in a maestro of Bay Area house music, DJ MFR, the sensational house vocalist Morrisson and DJ Galacticsoul for a night of fire-cracking house and electronic sounds.
 

 

Singing Ghost
It’s been a hot year for this age-old spooky tale. Just as the one starring Nat Myria ends, Dreambox lifts its curtain on another version of Mae Nak the Musical, starring leading actors and singers.


 

Fri 3

It’s Britney, Bitch. Trasher’s tribute to the Queen of Pop. Dress up as Britney and win fabulous prizes.

Asia Books Mid-year Sale. Discounts of up to 87% from now until Jul 31. At Book Lounge, 4/F, Amarin Plaza, 02-652-1600. BTS Chit Lom. www.asiabooks.co.th.

 

 

Sat 4

 

Nice to Meet You. Pascal Blondeau and Michael Shaowanasai photograph each other in the quest to define male beauty. Aren’t they a bit old for that?

DJ Jaysus. One of the top 20 DJs on online chart Mix Up Load, DJ Jaysus brings us glamour house and luxury lounge with a hip hop flavor. 9pm-late. At inBlu, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, 30 Sukhumvit 21, Asoke Rd., 02-204-4000. BTS Asoke.

 

Sun 5

 

Noodles. Last chance to find out what’s really in your bowl of noodles.

Georges Rousse. Also closing, this time collection of photos stage geometric illusions in soon-to-be-demolished spaces.

 

 

Mon 6

Buy One Get One Free. Get your drinks for less from 6-9:30pm, plus great classic tunes from DJ Ninety. At 87 Plus, The Conrad Bangkok, 87 Wireless Rd., 02-690-9999.

 

Tue 7

Made in Thailand 2009. A one stop shopping spree on locally made products: food, furniture, clothing and much more. Now until Jul 12. 10am-9pm. At IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455.
 

 

Wed 8

7th Book Festival for Young People. Instill a reading habit in the younger generation, take your bro and sis to this 5-day event for great deals on books, workshops and activities.

 

 

Thu 9

Love is Hear. Musicians and artists join forces in this charity concert for the visually-impaired.

Chéri. Michelle Pfeiffer returns to the big screen as a retired courtesan who has a fling with a young hunk. See +film page 25.Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-642-3400. MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Art: July03 ,2009

    Portraits of Shoes. Stories of Feet. Yves Sabourin curates this exhibition, featuring a collection of over 60 types of footwear dating from 18th-21st centuries  (more events here)

  • Music: July03, 2009

    Melody of Life.  Back this year with the theme “The Missing Peace”, the two-day music and art extravaganza features local acts like Toh Saksit, Slot Machine,  (more events here)

  • Stage: July03, 2009

    Mae Nak the Musical. It’s Dreambox’s turn to take on this popular ghost story. Less glitzy than the recently ended version starring Nat Myria, this is still packed with talented actors and veteran singers (more events here)

  • Stuff: July03, 2009

    Dead Poets Society 1989. To commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary,  Pridi Institute lets the fans act out their feelings towards this classic movie during a 3-minute open stage(more events here)

 

IN THE FRAME

  • Magic Art Gallery

    Contemporary artist Attasit Pokpong hopes to fill the current art gallery void in Sutthisan and Din Daeng by converting this decrepit shophouse into an exhibition space (read more...)

 

HIGHLIGHT

  • La Fête 2009

    The French! They’re back! Kicking things off this week with some modern dance at the Thailand Cultural Center, La Fête begins an unusually long journey.(read more...)

 

SCENESTEALER

 

STATE OF THE ART

  • Woman and Weapon #2

    Known for the audacious way that he addresses controversial problems within Thailand’s contemporary society , Vasan Sitthiket’s new series of oil paintings (read more...)