HOT EVENTS

NOSTALGIA
7th-30th August
At CMU Art Museum
Tel. 053 218 280

CMU Art Museum will put on the ‘NOSTALGIA’ Art Exhibition by Vermillion Group. The exhibition will be presided over by Thikamporn Yukol on 7 August at 5.30 p.m. Open Tuesday - Sunday 8.30 am. - 4.30 p.m., closed on Mondays.

The Shadow of Jerusalem
14th - 29th August
At CMU Art Museum
Tel. 02 204 923

CMU Art Museum with the Embassy of Israel is organising an exhibition of the works of photographer Leonid Padrul, entitled ‘The Shadow of Jerusalem’. This exhibition portrays the uniqueness of Israel with a magical magnetic power. The opening will be held on 14th August at 6 p.m. on the 1st floor of exhibition hall. Admission is free of charge.

Shangri-La Concert Series - La Bonne Chanson
10th August
At Shangri-La Recital Hall
Tel. 053 278 325 or e-mail: intsongfestcm@gmail.com

ISF and Classic Touch present Shangri-La Concert Series - La Bonne Chanson: an evening of French music at the Shangri-La Recital Hall. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert are 200 baht each, 100 baht for students, concert and dinner tickets are 550 baht and 450 baht for students.

Inaugural Bowling Competition
19th August
At Tawan Bowling Centre
Tel. 053 416 217

On August 19 the first Mayor Bowling Competition will start at the Tawan Bowling Centre. It is open to a maximum of 20 teams of 5 players. The teams will play for 6 months on a league basis and will play for the Mayoral Bowling Trophy with a top prize of 10,000 baht, which Dr Duetemduang na Chiengmai will present to the winners. Application fees are 3,000 baht per team and will play every Tuesday at 7.30pm, 3 games, at a cost of 450 baht. Money raised from this competition will go to His Majesty The King’s Foundation. For application forms, further information, bowlers should contact the Tawan Centre Information Desk or telephone 053 416 217.

Lamyai Festival
8th - 17th August
At Lamphun Sport Stadium
Tel. 053 511 017

Lamphun Provincial Administration Office is hosting their annual Lamyai (Longan) Festival at the Sport Stadium from the 8th to 17th August.

Mom & Me
8th -12th August
At Central Airport Plaza, 4th floor
Tel.053 999 199 ext.1300-8, 081 531 8787

Bring your beloved mom to join our fun-filled day of activities at Chi Chang during the Olympic Games Festival on Saturday 9th August. A performance with the Central Aquarium Kids Club will be held as well as a chance to meet the famous actress Nam Phuang Nathariga Thamapridanan and her mom.

HOT NEWS

Tree Planting with Citylife
On Sunday 6th July, more than 30 staff of Citylife magazine spearheaded a tree planting event in the hills of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Ban Mae Sa Mai. More than 250 volunteers from various organisations including Suthep-Pui National Park, FORRU (Chiang Mai University Forest Restoration Unit), Doi Suthep officers and villagers and students from Chiang Mai Technical College joined in the efforts. This tree planting project is a part of Citylife's Carbon Neutral efforts to tackle Global Warming.

LOCAL NEWS

Chiang Mai Charity Calendar

Look out for Chiang Mai's "Tourism Ambassador" It's unique. Super souvenir for tourists. Lovely gift for friends overseas. Companies may personalise it with their corporate message. Non-profit. Contains no advertising. Created entirely by volunteers. The 2009 Chiang Mai Charity Calendar features "Delightful Lanna" with paintings by students, plus photography and text. On sale in Chiang Mai from mid-August for B 100 at Rimping Supermarkets (all branches), La Luna Gallery and Tita Gallery. All proceeds donated towards the education of poor rural children. More info: chiangmaicalendar@gmail.com http://chiangmaicalendar2009.googlepages.com

Special Promotion

Special Promotion in August @ Imperial
Throughout August

Enjoy a special ‘We Love Mom’ promotion from the 9th to 12th August. Come enjoy the Longans Attack, the Best of Snow Fish, Going Coco-nuts, The Finer Spirits in Life and more. All is available at the Mae Ping Coffee Shop, the Imperial Shabu Shabu, Gold Leaf and Rendez-vous Lobby Lounge.


Andaman Garoupa Promotion @ Centara Duangtawan Hotel
12th August
Tel. 053 905 000 ext. 3227

Sample delicious garoupa cooked to order for 300 baht++ per dish. Duangtawan Gold Card Members receive a 15% discount. Open daily for lunch 11:30 - 2 p.m. and for dinner 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Promotion @ Centara Duangtawan Hotel
Tel. 053 905 000

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elaborate ‘Dim Sum Buffet Lunch’ at the Sunflower Chinese Restaurant for 230++ baht per person, a ‘Japanese Buffet Dinner’ at Tawan Restaurant for 250++ baht per person and a ‘Special for Mum’ where she dines today for free and receives a complimentary photo and Jasmine garland.
Moon Cake Festival Celebration @ Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
1st - 14th August
Tel. 053 888 888 ext. 8834

The Chinese Moon Festival usually takes place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. For the occassion Chef Jovi Chan has created Chinese delicacies in the form of mini-sized moon cakes with special ingredients and is selling them in a festive 8 piece box sets for 350 baht each.
Special Set Lunch @ Le Coq d’Or
Throughout August
Tel. 053 282 024

Chef Samroeng presents his unique set lunch using high quality products from the best selected locations - fresh vegetables from the ‘Royal Project’; Caesar salad, grilled salmon steak, ice nougat and more. Come experience Chef Samroeng’s cooking.