Groups and
Meetings
Now forming - Chiang Mai Jewish Expats’ Club. A
warm, inclusive community of English-speaking Jewish Expats, their spouses,
partners and kids - mixed families are welcome! Let’s share social events and
holidays, Shabatt dinners and interesting discussions. Open to all - bring your
ideas to share! For further info, please contact Fran Decoster, frannybill@
gmail.com / tel: 087-6614657.
Ladies’ Lunch Bunch Meeting February 13th at Sojo’s
Café, World Club, Hang Dong at 12 noon. 325 baht per person. Reservations due
by February 6th. For further info or reservations contact donnadau@hotmail.com
Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG) meets at the
Alliance Francais, Charoen Prathet Road. 12 February "Murder, Mayhem, and
Malarkey". An Evening of Japanese detective fiction, including a talk by
Ivan Hall. Tuesday 8 April Dr Duentenduang Na Chiangmai talks about the future
of Chiang Mai. For further info, visit the website at www.
intgcm.thehostserver.com
Many Lamps-One Light. Inter/Multi faith unity program,
(no speakers), 2nd and 4th Sat. every month at 2.30p.m, Hillside 4 Condo, 2nd
Floor reception. 26th January ‘Perseverance & Patience’. The programs,
consisting of music and readings from the various sacred scriptures are all in
English. For further info call Mike 0873054006
Alcoholics Anonymous. The Chiang Mai West
International Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in the
Narawat Room at the YMCA, located near Central Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Mall. For
further info call 0844850100 or chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com
"The Practice of Life", a Buddhist
mindfulness approach to living. Every Wednesday night at 7:00pm. Contact Numnim
for directions to Suan Thip Retreat. Call 053-811-464 Chanting group being
formed every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. Toning, Drumming, Crystal bowl,
Tibetan, Sufi, Gregorian Chants.
Chiang Mai Expats Club meets on the 2nd and 4th
Saturday of every month at the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel on Huay Kaew Road. 26th
January is Australia Day; guest speaker is Ric Richardson. Topic is ‘The
Founding of White Australia’. This meeting will be held in the Grand Ballroom
on the 3rd floor. Arrive 10am, start 10:30am. 80 baht for members, 100 baht for
guests.
The Gentleman’s Club meets at The Pub on Huay Kaew
Road every first Monday of the month. It is for males who enjoy beer and a roast
lunch. For further info call Grahame 053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
The Chess Club meets at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road
every Wednesday at 7pm. All levels welcome. For further info call 053-211-550 or
email thepub@home.in.th
Sports
Zonta Charity Bike Rally. Saturday 23rd February. All
proceeds go to HIV/AIDS orphans. Start Thapae Gate 07:30 am (register 06:00am)
Chiang Mai to Sangkhampaeng. Entrance fee 500 baht. For further info contact; Mr
David Curtz 0894334141
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. 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 visit 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)
Ukrainian Dance Performance. World tour by the
Vechovyna Ensemble; consisting of 120 dancers of all ages. Visiting Chiang Mai
from Australia on 23 January, the show starts at 7:00pm at The Main Auditorium
The Prem Centre. Tickets 200 baht adults, 100 baht children. For reservations or
further info tel 053-301-500
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanheiminda Rd. 2nd
February 3pm until 5:30pm: ‘Der Rei Gen’ Drama Performance by CMU students
in German. Free Entrance. For further info tel 053-943-278
Exhibitions, Fairs
Tribute Exhibition for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Centre, Mae Fah Laung University (Chiang
Rai). Now until 28 Febraury. The exhibition has pictures, stories and activities
throughout her life. For further info tel 053-916-000, 053-917-034
38th Chiang Mai Flower Festival 1st until
3rd February at Nong Buak Hat Park. Grand Opening at Narawat Bridge outside
the Governor’s Residence at 8am 2nd February. Floats decorated with flowers
will then parade up Thapae Road, around the moat area to Hat Park. Also
agricultural exhibitions, floral and food stalls, "finest orchid"
competitions. Stage performances in the early evenings.
Chiang Mai International Heritage Festival 2008 at
Lanna Lanna Polytechnical College sports field (next to Lanna Hospital on
Superhighway). 5th - 9th March, booths operate from 7th - 9th March, 16.00 -
22.00 hrs. Hot Air Balloon Weddings will happen early on Saturday morning 8th
March. Deadline for international booth applications is 1st February. Check
www.chiangmaiheritage.com for updates.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanheiminda Rd. Until 30
January: ‘Artspace Germany’ featuring art works by German artists Marianne
Eigenheer, Ayse Erkmen, Joseph Kosuth and more. ‘Hidden Japan’: A look at
Nature in Japan by Yahagi Kijuro, photographic exhibition. 1st until 10
February: ‘In my Mother’s Footsteps’ by Yishay Garbasz, photographic
exhibition during World War II and the Holocaust. For more info cmuartcenter@hotmail.com
Passport to Chiang Mai Fair 2008. 1st until 3rd
February at JJ Markets. 10am until 8pm. "Dining, Traveling, Staying,
Shopping, Spa’s" in Chiang Mai
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
Courses, Lessons,
Classes
ArtSpace on Seven offers Mister Bradley’s preschool
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
Yang 24 Tai Chi classes from Friday 1st February until
Friday 29th February. Claases meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Beginners
9:30 – 10:30am and Intermediates 8:30 – 9:30am. Classes held at Hillside 4
Condo. Cost 2500 baht. For reservations or further info call Julie 0899555350 or
see www.taichichiangmai.com
Thai conversation classes twice a week Tuesday and
Friday afternoons at Hillside 4 Condo, 5 p.m. 60 baht. Meet on the 4th Floor
next to the swimming pool. For further details please email Elena on orientalphoenix@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. 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
The Chiang Mai Photographic Group meets 7pm at
Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum Rd. 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. Next meeting /
performance will be on 22 January, 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, up to you.
UN Irish Pub Jazz Night every Wednesday from 9pm
featuring ‘New City Gurus’ at 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. Many
prizes, including DVDs from sponsor Club 99. For further info call Grahame,
053-211-550
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the Lotus Hotel. Teams
of Four. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
Holiday Inn. Chiangmai-Lamphun Road. Chinese New Year.
Special al la carte menu in the China Palace Restaurant from 1st – 15th
February. For further infor or reservations tel 053-275-300
Imperial Mae Ping, Sirdonchai Road. Special Promotion.
The Imperial Shabu Shabu offers a spread of Teppanyaki specials including salmon
teppanyaki, niku teppanyaki, Yasai teppanyaki and more, open from 5:30PM until
10pm. Also exclusive cold season creation in the Gold Leaf Restaurant featuring
the best of Chinese ‘potages’. Open daily 11:30am – 2pm and 6pm - 10:30pm
for further info or reservations 053-283-900
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 until 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, food/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, (a la carte). Lobby Bar; live jazz from singer ‘Nan’ and 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, reserve your table Tel: 053-243-239
Charity Rooftop Party 26th January 2008 NEW DATE.
Hillside 4 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 charityrooftopparty @gmail.com
Films and Theatre
*The Gate Theatre Group will restage their hit
production The Dodo Bird at the AUA auditorium 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
Taiwan Film Festival at the CMU. 2nd Floor of the
Media Arta and Design Building. 4th until 8th February. 4th February: ‘Crouching
Tiger Hidden Dragon’ ‘Jump! Boys’. 5th February: ‘The Shoe Fairy’ ‘Taipei’s
Bohemians; The Life of the Theatre’. 6th February ‘Grandma and her Ghost’
‘The Last Rice Farmer; Let it be’ 7th February ‘Fishing Luck’ ‘The
Rhythm on Wulu Village’ 8th February ‘Three Times’ ‘The Chocolate Rap’
For more information contact Wasu La-ongsri at the CMU Library
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet Road. Films
start at 8pm. February 1st; ‘Voisins Voisines’ (2005) by Malik Chibane.
February 8th ‘La Prophetie Des Grenouilles (2003) by Jacques-Remy Girerd.
February 15th ‘Paris Qui Dort’ (1922) by Rene Clair. February 22nd ‘Les
Visiteurs Du Soir’ (1942) by Marcel Carne. February 29th ‘Les Portes De la
Nuit’ (1946) by Marcel Carne. For further info tbaude@laposte.net
Miscelleanous
American Democrats living in Chiang Mai. On 5th
February American Democrats living in Chiang Mai will be able to vote at the
special polling booth at the entrance of the International Building, Payap
University. All would be participants must have registered to vote before 31st
January. To register www.VoteFromAbroad.org
