TimeOut Comedy Thursday

Speed Dating

Date: Friday, 6th June 2008
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Palm Square, Jaya One
Age Group: 29 to 35 (Female) & 33 to 41 (Male)

Theme: Art & Entertainment
Calling all movie (from art house to Hollywood) lovers to
those who pub crawl for live band performances.
Come & meet like minded singles!

Dating Fee: RM 45 per person (inclusive of food & drinks).
Booking: email name/gender/age to speeddate@jayaone.com.my to make a booking
Closing date: 3rd June 2008

Karen Nunis Blackstone Art Showcase

Lobby, Hotel Equatorial
Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur

KAREN NUNIS BLACKSTONE is a Malaysian artist residing in Singapore who has spent a significant number of years living in Japan.

Karen creates in various media - pastels, acrylics, charcoal & oil. Many of her acrylics combine the use of canvas, burlap & washi (Japanese rice paper), mounted on board, for a heavily textured finish. Her current series, however, focuses less on texture but more on line & fleeting moments of movement through her study of the female form.

Karen's art is also influenced by her interest in music. Apart from being a visual artist, Karen is a singer - songwriter - recording artiste. Her 2nd album, DARK SUN BIG RAIN, was recently released by her label, Rock Unite Music. Like her art, her music explores cultural universals, marrying eastern & western sensibilities.

For enquiries please contact Gerry at +6012 218 3595.

Theatre 4 Young People

Singing For Funds - Cyclone Nargis Project

P.Ramlee The Musical

Date & Time: Wed 28 May - Sat 14 Jun 2008 (8.30pm, with additional 3pm shows on Sat & Sun)Venue: Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya

Back by popular demand, P.Ramlee The Musical pays tribute to one of Malaysia's most consummate entertainers - the legendary P. Ramlee whose outstanding body of work in film and music, and artistic genius survives even today, 35 years after his passing.

This dazzling musical will take audiences back to the glory days of the 50's, 60's and 70's with breath taking sets and props, stunning costumes and live music featuring original music by Singapore's Dick Lee and also some of P. Ramlee's most unforgettable pieces.

Learn more about the man - his loves, his dreams, his passion, his personal life, and what inspired him to write all those beautiful songs and films we love even today.

http://www.pramleethemusical.com

Colours of Malaysia, Flavours of Malaysia

At the Putrajaya Palace of Justice, Malaysia celebrates its 10th anniversary of ‘Colours of Malaysia’ or Citrawarna with an explosive night of fun, flair and flavours. Creative lightshows and dazzling displays of fireworks will dapple the vast canvas of the evening sky as a host of dancers parade the length of Persiaran Perdana at Putrajaya promoting their ethnicity, culture and traditions proudly.

Thousands of performers from far swung corners of Malaysia will be displaying the uniqueness of their cultures, traditions and arts in the form of dance and music. The nation’s people celebrate with vigour and unity.

The show begins as the evening sun melts into the horizon, providing a cool respite from the day’s heat. Pre-show will commence at 5.00pm while the main event will take centre stage at 8.30pm and Post-show will start from 10.30pm onwards.

The celebration of colours will be further enriched with a month long celebration of Flavours of Malaysia or Citrarasa, to be held from 6th June till 8th June at the Titiwangsa Lake Garden in Kuala Lumpur, and will then be celebrated across the nation. The closing event will take place on 20 June 2008 in Miri, Sarawak.

Citrarasa aims to introduce a wide variety of delicious authentic local cuisine and selection of exotic fruits from the different states of Malaysia. A mélange of flavours tossed into unique selections of dishes specific to the people and locale demonstrates Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity.

There will be various food promotions and demonstrations at hotels, shopping malls and tourists’ destinations nationwide. Various activities like cooking competitions and demonstrations as well as live performances have been lined up to add spice to the festivities.

Starts 24th May 2008. Tourism Hotline: 1300-88-5050
www.coloursofmalaysia..com.my

Short+Sweet Malaysia 2008

WRITERS...

Short+Sweet is currently calling for script entries

- Each script must be 10 minutes or less (NO exceptions)

- Any language (for writers residing in Malaysia)

- Any topic or style

- Both amateur or established writers welcome

- Scripts must not have had a public performance in Malaysia

- Entry is on voluntary basis

- Writers must be aged 16 and above at time of submission

ENTRY IS FREE for those residing in Malaysia.

RM30 per script entry fee for those residing outside of Malaysia.

Script entries for Short+Sweet Malaysia 2008 close

5pm, Friday 23 May 2008.

DIRECTORS & ACTORS...

It's free to register to participate in Short+Sweet Malaysia 2008

Director registrations close 5pm, Friday 23 May 2008. Directors will be interviewed at a later date. Successful directors will direct plays performed during the Festival.

Actor registrations close 5pm, Sunday 15 June 2008. Auditions will be held on 21 - 22 June 2008 at KLPac. Successful actors will perform in the Festival.

Participation is strictly on a voluntary basis. For complete information and submissions or registrations, go to:

http://www.shortandsweet.org/Malaysia or www.klpac.com

International Young Design Entrepreneur 2008

We want a Young Design Entrepreneur! Are you the one?

Besides owning the bragging rights of being Malaysia’s hotshot design entrepreneur, as the national winner you will also be in the running to win the International Young Design Entrepreneur 2008 award and bring home a financial prize of £7500 to be spent on a project in collaboration with the British Council.

Want to know if you qualify? Read on.

First - the prize!

Along with finalists from 9 other countries, the Malaysian Young Design Entrepreneur will undertake a 12-day tour of the UK’s design sector. The tour will comprise visits, meetings, seminars, events and shows, including 100% Design and London Design Festival and a master class with an internationally renowned UK design entrepreneur (a few years ago it was with Britain’s original Young Design Entrepreneur, Sir Terrence Conran).

Eligibility

You must:

* Be Malaysian aged between 25 and 35 (at the time of the UK tour in September 2008)

* Already work in the design sector (as defined below)

* Be entrepreneurial and shown your ability and innovative approach to the promotion of design in your country, particularly in a commercial context

* Through your character, drive and abilities demonstrate your potential to be a future leader of the design sector in their country

* Have a reasonable command of the English language

Design sector

To qualify, candidates must already be active professionally in the local design sector, as defined in the following fields:

* Architecture, interiors and environment

* Graphic design: communication, publishing, branding and multimedia

* Product design manufacture: furniture, industrial products and craft

* Interactive and digital media

* Design promotion: exhibitions, events, festivals and retail

Making the cut

Successful candidates will have a passion for their creative sector; display originality and confidence in their work, and an entrepreneurial drive to succeed in their field; they will be risk-takers and forward-thinking leaders, striving to make a difference in their field and for the local design industry. Candidates will be judged both on the evidence of their existing entrepreneurial skills and their potential to be an agent of change.

The bottom line is we are rewarding entrepreneurial ability - this is what makes IYDE unique. We recognise that a finalist may be active as a designer, however his/her work as an artist should be secondary to their focus as an entrepreneur in the promotion of the design industry in their country. Artistic talent will not be factored into the judging procedure – finalists will be judged solely on the merit of their entrepreneurial abilities in the industry.

How to apply

Download the application form Icon of Microsoft Word, image © Microsoft Corporation (72 KB) and return the completed form to us by Monday 30 June 2008. Yes, it’s that easy!

Short listed candidates will then be invited to attend an interview held early July 2008. They will be interviewed by a panel of judges comprising leading figures in the local design industry whose task is to identify the best Young Design Entrepreneur from Malaysia.

Got it? Then get cracking! If you have further questions, send us an email or call 03 2723 7931/7988. Submit your application to:

IYDE 2008
c/o Arts Team
British Council
Ground Floor, West Block
Wisma Selangor Dredging
142C, Jalan Ampang
50450, Kuala Lumpur

You can also email your application to us at arts@britishcouncil.org.my with IYDE 2008 in the subject heading. Good luck!

6th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2007

6th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2007
Emerald Room, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Sun 11 May 2008 (8pm)
Tickets : RM40
Phone : 03-7493 4240
URL : http://www.kakiseni.com/shop
http://www.kakiseni.com/cameronianartsawards/

Stirring Odissi

Stirring Odissi 2008
Various Venues
Date & Time : Fri 23 May – Sat 14 Jun 2008
Email : stirringodissi@yahoo.com
URL : http://www.stirringodissi.com
Stirring Odissi is a celebration of the many different creative and intellectual expressions of Odissi.

Bringing together musicians, visual artists, scholars and enthusiasts from across the globe over three weeks at four different venues, the festival will showcase the grace, energy and artistry of some of the world’s most accomplished and renowned Odissi dancers.

Stirring Odissi 2008 will be the most extensive Odissi exposition ever held in Malaysia. Apart from the dance performances to be staged at Amphi-Sutra, the Malaysian Tourism Centre and the KL Performing Arts Centre, an exhibition of fine art and photography inspired by Odissi will be held at the Petronas Gallery.

Lectures, dance demonstrations and a two-day seminar are among the activities designed to encourage a lively dialogue on the ways this dynamic Indian classical dance style is moving in the 21st century.

Dance Performances

Venue: Amphi-Sutra, 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, 53200, KL
Date: Fri 23 - Sun 25 May 2008 and Wed 28 - Fri 30 May 2008
Featuring solo and duet performances by male dancers:
Tel: 03-4021 1092; 03-4022 9669

Venue: Malaysia Tourist Centre (MTC), 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 KL
Date: Tue 3 - Sun 8 Jun 2008
Featuring female dancers performing solos and duets
Tel: 03-9235 4848 / 03-9235 4800

Venue: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac),
Date: Tue 10 - Sat 14 Jun 2008
Male and female dancers (group)
Tel: 03-4047 9000

Exhibitions:

Venue: Galeri Petronas, Lot 341-343, Level 3, Suria KLCC
Date: Sun 1 - Sat 21 Jun 2008
Featuring an exhibition of paintings inspired by Malaysian and international painters, and an exhibition of photographs featuring the evolution of Odissi, from tradition to contemporary artform. There will also be lectures and demonstrations by Minati, Guru DC Ranbir, Gangadhar Pradhan and Rajika
Tel : 03-2051 7770

Stirring Odissi Seminar: Making Odissi relevant to the 21st century
Galeri Petronas, Lot 341-343, Level 3, Suria KLCC
Date: Mon 9 - Tue 10 Jun 2008
This one-and a half day seminar will explore the ways Odissi is thriving and adapting in the modern age. It will feature presentations and panel discussions by scholars and critics.

Aduna Land of Adventure - French Arts Festival 2008

Aduna Land of Adventure - French Arts Festival 2008
KLPac - Pentas 1, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan (off Jalan Ipoh)
Kuala Lumpur

http://www.klpac.com
Date & Time : Sat 17 May 2008 (8.30pm)
Tickets : RM30/ RM15 (students, senior citizens & the disabled)
Ticket Contact : KLPac: 03-4047 9000
URL : http://www.ethadam.com
Representing the new school of street dancing, the Etha Dam Dance Company, gathers skilled dancers sharing the same spirit. Aduna, terre d’Aventure deals with the discovery of an unknown land by seven adventurers: an invitation to a journey of emotion and surprise.

The Company has performed this show successfully on many stages all over the world: Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, England, Italy, Santo Domingo, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Senegal, Cambodia and will soon be in Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

French Film Festival 2008

French Film Festival 2008
GSC International Screens - Mid Valley, Pavilion KL, 1 Utama (New Wing) and Gurney Plaza Penang
Date & Time : KL: Thu 8 – Fri 16 May 2008
Penang: Tue 20 – Sun 25 May 2008
A sampling of French fare, catch all the movies showing in this French Film Festival with screenings of movies like Paris Je T'aime, Tell No One, Love Is In The Air and Read My Lips, among others.
http://www.gsc.com.my/