Sports
Karate Practice
at the Student Services building at Chiang Mai University. Karatedo Federation
Wado-kaj karate. 5.30pm every Monday and Wednesday. This practice is free. For
further info 099533142 or admin @japankarate-cnx.net
Cricket. Fixtures. 20th
January: Irish Pub V Warriors (Prem). 27th
January: Citylife V Irish Pub (Gym). 3rd
February: British Club V Gymkhana (Gym). 10th
February: Warriors V Citylife (Prem). 17th
February: Irish Pub V Warriors (Gym). 22nd
– 24 February Inter Regional Tournament. For up to date information www.chiangmaicc.com
Shows
Lanna Fantasy at
Khum Khanm Theatre (behind Carrefour on the Superhighway). Set show from 7pm
until 9.15pm. 1,200 baht includes dinner, one drink and the show. For
reservations or further information call 053-304-121 (English spoken)
Verchovyna, a Ukrainian ensemble from
Australia with 120 dancers, performs "Discovery" on January 23. First
show in Southeast Asia. Starts at 7:00 p.m. in main auditorium at Prem Center
for International Education, Mae Rim. (053) 301 500 for info and directions. 200
baht for adults, 100 for children, children under six for free.
Exhibitions
and Fairs
Chiang Mai International Heritage Festival
2008 invites all foreign residents to take part in this event from 14 – 17
February at Ratchapruek. Free Booths available. For further information or pr
@chiangmaiheritage.com
Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University,
Nimmanhaeminda Road. For further information visit www.finearts.cmu.ac.th
10,000 Elephants Project Art Night at
Baan Panom 21 Tewarit Road Chang Puak , Sunday 3rd
February. Postponed.
Courses, Lessons
and Classes
Thai conversation classes
at Hillside 4 Condo, Huey Kaew Road, twice a week Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons. Meet on the 4th Floor next to the swimming pool. For times, levels,
cost and further details please email Elena on orientalphoenix@gmail.com
ArtSpace on Seven offers Mister Bradley’s
pre-school music classes (www. misterbradley.com) and combo art/music classes
for kids aged 5-8. These classes promote English skills in an American style
sing-along environment. Contact Bradley at 0840417982 or bradblanco@gmail.com
Latin and Ballroom / Salsa Dancing, Soi
7, Suthep Road (near Chiang Mai University). Latin/Ballroom by Ajarn Pee 6pm
every Tuesday and Friday, and 3pm every Saturday. Private lessons can be
arranged. Salsa Group by Ajarn Pee or Linda 4.30pm every Saturday. For further
information email llgalloway @gmail.com or telephone Linda 0861871263. To stay
abreast of all our dance activities join the webgroup; email dance_chiangmai-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
ArtSpace on Seven. ‘Square x Square’
Exhibition opens on Thursday 7 February; theme ‘Time Vision and Invention’
for further information or reservations contact Chadwick on 0810417982 or artspacecm@yahoo.com
The Chiang Mai Photographic Group meets
7pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum Rd. 16th
January - special classes on Photoshop. 23rd
January – normal meeting. Contact Chas for further details 0871804665
Hatha/Pranayama Yoga, 7 – 15
February. Yoga workshop; 5 hours with Chariya Smith, in English. For further
info contact info@feelgoodtravel.de
Music
*The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai
will open its 2008 season on Tuesday January 8th
with ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ and will follow every other Tuesday with a DVD
performance and interval supper. To become a member please send your name, email
address and telephone number to howardgraves@gmail.com
Glass Onion, off Nimmanhaeminda Road
next to the Room, offers Jonas at the Piano, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at
10pm, playing a mixture of classical and jazz. The Sunday performance is purely
classical.
Santi’s Grotto Thapae Soi 2, below
City View Condo. "Do it Night" or "Open Mike night"
every Tuesday from 8pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story, it’s
up to you.
UN Irish Pub Jazz Night every Wednesday
from 9pm featuring ‘New City Gurus’. 24 Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental. Cool
club sounds, stylish seating, excellent mixology every night. For further info
call 053-888-888 ext. 8623
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7pm until 11:45pm. For info contact 053-275-300
Quiz nights
MONDAY- Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8pm – for info
call Chas 0871804665 or www. tuskersbar@gmail.com
TUESDAY- The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh
Rd. Quiz night every Tuesday. 8.30pm first question – so arrive earlier. For
further info pedrfawkes @hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY- UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd.
Quiz Night every Thursday – for further details call 053-214-554
FRIDAY- The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Quiz
night every Friday – general knowledge quiz starts 8pm with teams of 4 or
less. Prizes, including DVD’s from sponsor, Club 99 and many other prizes. For
further info call Grahame, 053-211-550
MONTHLY- The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel.16th January- Teams of Four. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
Teppanyaki Specials at the Imperial Shabu
Shabu. The Imperial Shabu Shabu offers a spread of
Teppanyaki specials prepared in front of your eyes by our skilled chefs such as
Salmon teppanyaki, Niku teppanyaki, Yasai teppanyaki and more. Open daily from
17.30 -22.00 hrs.
The best of Chinese "potages". Look
out for exclusive cold season creations from our Executive Chinese Chef at the
Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant such as Potage of crabmeat and Yunnan ham, Potage
of mashed gourd and conpoy, Fish maw potage and more. Open daily 11.30 - 14.00
hrs. and 18.00 - 22.30 hrs.
Amari Rincome Hotel, Nimmanhaeminda
Road, Saturday 19 January 2008. Hildenbrand Wine Dinner. Starts 7pm costs 1750
baht net. Seven courses including medallions of rock lobster and salmon, also
rack of lamb ‘soubise’. Five different wines. For further info or reservations
tel 053-221-130
Centara Duantawan Hotel, Loy Kroh Road.
The 3rd Anniversary Celebration of
the Sunflower Chinese Restaurant on the 24th
Floor. Special Set Menus with special products by The Support Foundation of HM
Queen Sirikit. Discount 20% on food and Luxury Dim Sum, valid untl 31 January.
German, Austrian, Dutch, Swiss Stammtisch
meets every Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm, The Green Oasis Guest House,
Prapokklao Soi 8. Everybody who is interested in German culture, foods and
drinks is welcome. For further info call 053-209-112 or 0869115976
Holiday Inn, Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd.
January Promotions. River Terrace- dinner buffet features Italian food. China
Palace- Salmon promotion on a la carte menu. Lobby Bar- live Jazz from singer
‘Nan’ plus single malt. For further info or reservations call 053-275-300
Indian Curry Lunch at The Pub on Huay
Kaew Road. Every Tuesday at 11:30am Indian curry is served. Must make
reservations by Monday; for more info contact Grahame Tel: 053-211-550
Riverside Restaurant Dinner Boat
Cruise. Leaves the restaurant at 8pm. After boarding at 7:15pm you can order
food and drinks from the restaurant menu. Very popular cruise, to reserve your
table. Tel: 053-243-239
*Charity Rooftop Party 26th January
2008 NEW DATE. Hillside 4 Condo, Huay Kaew Road. 800bht per ticket, buffet, live
entertainment, raffles and auctions. All money raised goes to the Foundation for
the Potential Development of Disabled Persons. Buy your tickets at Hillside 4
Reception, alternatively for tickets or further information email- charityrooftopparty@gmail.com
Films and
Theatre
*The Gate Theatre Group will restage
their hit production The Dodo Bird at the AUA auditorium on 25 Rajadamoen Rd.
‘The Dodo Bird’ is an intense one act drama which explores what it means to
live on the fringe of society, to be a man who failed to achieve the universal
dream of being able to sustain himself and his family and ceased to live by the
culture’s standards. Every Friday and Saturday until 26 January. Donation 250
baht. Doors open 7pm, performance starts 7.30pm
*Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai, 138
Charoen Prathet Rd. Friday 11th
January ‘Jericho’ by Henri Calef with Pierre Brasseur and Pierre Larquey
