"Making the Invisible, Visible" - A glimpse of urban refugeesin Malaysia

The United Nations Refugee Agency and the Photographers' Gallery are proud to present a new collection of photographs entitled "Making the Invisible, Visible" - which offers a glimpse into the hidden lives of refugees in Malaysia – not in camps, but in urban settings, in low-cost houses and flats in cities like Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Baru.

It depicts images of refugees in their day to day life in Malaysia, images that remain largely invisible to the Malaysian society at large. This collection aims to evoke empathy for refugees’ fears and hopes, joys and despair, and make the invisible, visible in the hopes for a better future.

All proceeds from the sales of the photographs will go towards a project to help refugee children through art and photography, led by The Photographers' Gallery and UNHCR.

Duration:24 June - 23 July 2006.
Location:
The Photographers' Gallery, located at Starhill Gallery,
Lot FF3(B), Muse Floor, 181 Jln Bukit Bintang, Kl.
Contact:
Yante Ismail External Relations Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 570,
Jalan Bukit Petaling 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (603) 2141 1322 ext 303 Fax: (603) 2141 1780 Mobile phone: (6) 013 352 6286
Email: ismaily@unhcr.org Website: www.unhcr.org

Indie Film Series at KLPac

all-new INDIE FILM SERIES featuring shorts by Liew Seng Tat

Date & Time: 2 July at 3.00pm
Venue: IndiCine, KLPac
(location map available on http://www.klpac.com/)
Ticket Price: RM10 only

This July, an ALL-NEW independent film series will be kicked off by fellow local filmmaker, Amir Muhammad. The very first installment will feature a myriad of short-films by Liew Seng Tat. The impish Liew Seng Tat is one of the most precocious talents in the indie movie scene. This show brings together his early animations such as "Don't Play Play" (in which a senile grandfather goes to town) to his MVA award-winning comedies "Breakskin with Strawberry Jam", "Not Cool" and "Flower" (featuring Yasmin Ahmad as a woman of ill repute).The first chance to see all these quirky but humane shorts in one go; laughter and gasps are guaranteed. The director will be present to share some of his secrets.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Call KLPac Box Office:
03-4047 9000 (KLPac) or 03-2094 9400 (TAS@BSC)

http://www.klpac.com/

a project initiated by Amir Muhammad with the support of KLPac

Mozartiana

The Actors Studio
presents
MOZARTIANA. 1756 – 2006
by Albert Sassmann (from Vienna)

Venue: The Actors Studio at BSC

Dates and Time:
· 21st July 2006 at 8.30pm
· 22nd July 2006 at 3pm
(Dedicated specially for children)
22nd July 2006 at 8.30pm
· 23rd July 2006 at 3pm

Ticket Prices:
RM 40/ RM 50 (Adults)
RM 20/RM 25 (Students, Sr. and
Disabled)

Contact: 2094 0400/1400 or tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my

Japan Foundation Films

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur are going to screen the top 3 winners of the Popularity Contest for Film Screened in 2004-2005.

Title: Haunted School (3rd Place)
Date: 1 July, Saturday
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Mini Auditorium, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC)

Title: Water Boys (2nd Place)
Date: 15 July, Saturday
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Mini Auditorium, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC)

Title: Shall We Dance? (1st Place)
Date: 15 July, Saturday
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Mini Auditorium, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC)

Thee Japan Foundation
Suite 30.01, Level 30, Menara Citibank,
165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 KL
Tel: 03-2161 2104
Fax: 03-2161 2344
Email: jeslyn@jfkl.org.my

The First Venezuelan Week in Malaysia

To most Malaysians, the very mention of Venezuela conjures up images of some of the most alluring beauty queens the world has ever seen. Yet, very little is known of its rich cultural heritage or the fact that Venezuela is one of the largest oil producers in the world.

From 2nd to 9th July 2006, in conjunction with the commemoration of 195th Independence Day of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the first time in Malaysia, the Embassy of Venezuela will celebrate the auspicious occasion by showcasing the arts and craft of Venezuela together with an eventful calendar of activities and exhibitions. The eventual success and great interest generated by the week-long event has been made possible through the collaborative efforts between the Venezuelan Embassy staff and our main sponsors, Soka Gakkai Malaysia, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel; Pampas, South American Grill & Bar; and Salsa Havana, Latin Club & Tapas Bar.

It is heartening to note the goodwill and generosity extended to Venezuela; it goes beyond the geographical and climatic similarities shared by both countries. The commitment to socio-economic exchange and political ties established between Malaysia and Venezuela has resulted in a progressively improved relationship. The very success of the inaugural launch of Venezuelan Week 2006 signifies a new level of development, encouraging proactive political, economical and cultural exchange to foster bi-lateral ties and dialogue between Venezuela and Malaysia.

Indigenous Art And Craft Exhibition

Venezuela has very strong folk cultural roots; its thirty-six ethnic groups are spread over vast zones of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers that border neighbouring Colombia, Brazil and Guyana. The exhibition provides an excellent overview of a thriving indigenous art and craft heritage rarely encountered in this age and time. The conservation of indigenous artprovides a unique glimpse into the techniques and materials used, contributing to the worldwide effort to preserve precious Pre-Columbian art consisting mainly rock carvings and cave paintings in the form of petroglyphs. Venezuela’s colonial era is mainly characterised by religious paintings and sculptures in the Spanish style. Amongst the exhibits are significant artifacts from the andinos (hardy mountain folks); the guayanés, (tough frontiersmen following their dreams); the llanero, (cowboys of the Llanos); and the maracucho (energetic entrepreneurs of the Maracaibo area).

Internationally-Acclaimed Film Showcase

The subject matter presented by multi award-winning films covers a wide spectrum: From the historical saga of the arrival of Spanish conquerors by director, Andres Agusti (The Admiral Faces); to the melodramatic depiction of a harsh yet courageous subsistence way of life among the Andes (A House with the View of the Sea); to how a single person’s wrenched past isturned around, inspiring a community’s efforts to preserve its customs and language (One Life and Two Trails); to that of emotional upheaval when one must deal with to maintain sanity during war (Knocks At My Door); and the hostile feuds and intriguing counter-plots taking place below the world-renowned Angel Falls (Roraima). The showing of some of the most celebrated films of our times is an indication of the dynamic and robust growth of the Venezuelan film industry.

Works Of Master Photographers

A grand total of 40 images shot in the 80s by master photographers, Vladimir Marcano and Esso Alvarez will be displayed. Shot with two lowly-branded plastic cameras nicknamed, “Holga and Diana,” respectively.

The images are testimony to the poetic vision of ordinary life; a series of highly focused and visually stunning works that in the words of writer, Edmundo Brancho, “hidden potency beyond the eye of photography” and described by the artist, Ani Villanueva as “magnificent combination.” The exhibition is a timely reminder in our highly sophisticated technology-driven society: Originality, sensitivity to forms executed in the simple black and white format are hallmarks to creative par excellence.

‘Arepa’ Gastronomic Experience

Arepa is the most popular foodstuff in Venezuela. Like bread, it can either be eaten with a main meal or stuffed with meat, Bolognese, cheese or scrambled eggs as one wishes. The age-old tradition of preparing arepa from freshly husked and ground corn has been replaced by using pre-cooked white corn flour. The savouring of arepa has taken on an international appeal as it is increasingly available worldwide. For authenticity, the Embassy of Venezuela has specially flown in pre-cooked white corn flour for the food festival. An invitation to the “Arepa Festival” is not just another food-tasting experience but an attempt to get to know Venezuela as a country steeped in cultural diversity.

‘Guitarist Extraordinaire’ Appearance

Aquiles Báez is ‘guitarist extraordinaire’ of Venezuela. Especially flown in to perform for the gala event, invited guests will marvel at his artistic virtuosity with the guitar; sophisticated at times, yet harmonious and soothing to the audience. Mr Baez’s outstanding accolades include: National Artist Award of Venezuela as best arranger of the year; William Leavit Award at Berkley Music College and other numerous awards for exceptional scores for the theatre, films and dances. Mr Báez has performed extensively throughout the Latin American countries, Europe, Japan and North America.

Venue: Soka Gakkai Malaysia, 5th Floor Wisma Kebudayaan SGM,
243 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

Tokyo Notes

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) are proud to present Oriza Hirata's Tokyo Notes. The piece will be directed by Hirata and performed by the Seinendan Theatre Company in Japanese with English and Malay subtitles.

Tokyo Notes led Hirata on to win the 39th Kishida Kunio Drama Award (1995), the most important and prestigious award for Japanese playwrights. Since then, it has been translated into seven languages and has been performed in nine different countries around the world.

The play centres around an assortment of people who visit a small art museum in Tokyo in 2004 to see the paintings evacuated from war-torn Europe. Focusing on their various concerns (family, job, war, art etc), this play constructs a whole world of its own, just like a picture made from mosaic tiles.

Date & Time :

29 (Thu) June – 1 (Sat) July 2006 at 8:30pm
2 (Sun) July 2006 at 3pm

Venue : Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac)
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur

Ticket : RM30, RM15 (students & JFKL members)

KLPac 03-4047 9000

The Actors Studio at BSC 03-2094 0400

Enquiry : The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur 03-2161 2104

Visit http://www.jfkl.org.my/events/events_body.php?id=115 or www.klpac.com for more details

Matangi String Quartet (KLPac)

Date & Time: 4 July 2006 at 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac)
Ticket Price: RM40 & RM25 (students, the disabled & sr. citizens 60+)
Box Office: KLPac 03-4047 9000 or TAS@BSC 2094 9400

Master Class
Date & Time: 3 July from 7.30pm onwards
Admission: RM10 (for each participant / observer)
To Register: call 03-4047 9016


The Royal Netherlands Embassy & KLPac are proud to present one of the finest young ensembles from the Netherlands - the Matangi String Quartet.

Aptly named after an Indian goddess who seduces her listeners with a lute, the quartet comprises four young musicians - violinists Maria-Paula Majoor and Daniel Torrico Menacho, violist Karsten Kleijer and cellist Arno van der Vuurst. The "Matangis" have performed extensively at international festivals as well as with popular Dutch artists, playing both classical and jazz repertoire. The quartet has released two CDs and a smashing single, Bats from Hell, which was hailed as a “contagious bridge between classic and pop” by Classical Affairs magazine.

The repertoire for their special one-night only performance at KLPac includes compositions by Hadyn, Mozart and Beethovan. For more information and full programme, please visit www.klpac.com.

The Matangi String Quartet is represented by Lanco Concerts.
E-mail lancoconcerts@yahoo.com or log on to www.lancoconcerts.com

Valentine Willie Fine Art Annex Gallery Exhibition - June 2006

Glen Clarke, winner of last year's Australia's National Sculpture Prize, is currently the Asialink's Residence Artist hosted by VWFA. The artist will present a selection of his recent works at VWFA's Annex Gallery before returning to Australia for a solo exhibition at Despard Gallery, Tasmania. To know more about Glen Clarke's prize winning work 'American Crater Near Hanoi #2', as well as the practice and philosophy behind his sculptures, please come to the artist's talk this Saturday, 17 June, 2006 at 3:30pm.

About the artist: Glen Clarke was born in Traralgon, Victoria, in 1954. He completed a Diploma of Art and Design at the School of Visual Arts, Monash University, in 1976 and a Master of Fine Art at the Tasmanian School of Art, Hobart, in 1991. He lectured in sculpture at the Tasmanian School of Art between 1989 and 1996,and was Associate Professor of Sculpture at the University of Hue, Vietnam,in 1998. Clarke has held ten solo exhibitions and his work has been selected for many group exhibitions, including the National Sculpture Prize and exhibition 2003, NGA, Canberra; the Second International Sculpture Symposium, Hue (1998); ARX3, Perth (1991); the Australian Sculpture Triennial, Melbourne (1981); and the Mildura Sculpture Triennial, Victoria (1975 and 1978). Clarke has received several awards and grants, including the City of Hobart Prize for Sculpture (1993) and Australia Council Development Grants in 2003 and 1997. Glen Clarke lives and works in Sydney. ( source www.nga.gov.au/Exhibition/SculpturePrize05/)


Duration: 14 June – 21 July, 2006
Location: 1st Floor No. 17, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Gallery and Resource Room Opening hours: From 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Admission is free.
Tel: 03-2284 2348 / Telefax: 03-2282 5190 / e-mail: daniel@artsasia.com.my
Website: www.artsasia.com.my

Instant Cafe and Masakini Theatre presents Happy Days

The Instant Cafe Theatre Company and Masakini Theatre Company
presents in Samuel Beckett's
Happy Days

laughing wild amid severest woe
with Jo Kukathas and Terence Swampillai and directed by Chris Jacobs

"Another heavenly day" proclaims Winnie at the beginning of Happy Days, with what Samuel Beckett once described as a "kind of profound frivolity."

Described alternately as Beckett's most cheerful work and his "song of rue," the absurdist drama Happy Days is full of warm and tender humour and explores Beckett's obsession with language, existence, memory, theatricality, and communication.

A middle-aged woman, the incurable optimist Winnie, finds herself increasingly buried in a mound of earth. Winnie's husband, Willie, appears only occasionally from his tunnel behind the mound. She follows the routine of the day - praying, brushing her teeth, reminiscing about the past and endlessly trying to recall "unforgettable lines" that she has once read. Her monologue lasts until she can no longer busy herself with the contents of her enormous handbag.

Dates/Tickets:
23 to 24 June 8.30pm Tickets: RM 40
25 June (matinee) 3.00pm Tickets: RM 30
28 June to 1 July 8.30pm Tickets: RM 40
Students: RM 20 (with valid student ID)

Venue: Panggung Bandaraya, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket outlets:
Masakini Theatre Company 03 - 2698 3566
The Instant Café Theatre Company 03 - 2148 5192
Topaz Restaurant 03 - 6201 0397

For more information
Email: instantcafe at po.jaring.my or masakini_theatre at hotmail.com

KLPac July 2006

Matangi String Quartet (concert)

Presenter: Royal Netherlands Embassy & KLPac

Date & Time: 4 July at 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 2, KLPac
Ticket Price: RM40 & RM25 (students, disabled & sr.citizens above 60)

Master Class
Date & Time: 3 July from 7.30pm onwards
Venue: IndiCine, KLPac
Admission: RM10 (for each observer and participant)
To register: Call 03-4047 9016 or e-mail yuemay@klpac.com

One of the finest young ensembles from the Netherlands, the Matangi String Quartet, will be performing for one-night-only at KLPac. The repertoire for their performance includes compositions by Hadyn, Mozart and Beethovan. The “Matangis” perform extensively and have released two CDs and a hit single, Bats from Hell, which was hailed as a “contagious bridge between classic and pop” by Classical Affairs magazine. The quartet will also be conducting a master class.

The Matangi String Quartet is represented by Lanco Concerts. E-mail lancoconcerts@yahoo.com or log on to www.lancoconcerts.com.


Pretoria High School for Girls Choir & Pro Cantu Youth Choir (concert)

Presenter: KLPac (with the support of The Actors Studio Academy Young KL Singers and KL Children Choir)
Date & Time: 12 July at 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 1, KLPac
Admission: By donation – min. of RM20 (adults) & RM10 (students, senior citizens and the disabled)

The acclaimed Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) Senior Choir and Pro Cantu Youth Choir will be performing Western and African music during their one-night-only performance at KLPac.

Both choirs regularly participate in choir competitions and eisteddfods. The PHSG choir has won the Pretoria Eisteddfod on several occasions and regularly achieves nothing less than an A++ while the Pro Cantu Youth Choir has won the Pretoria International Choir Competition and two gold medals at the 2nd Choir Olympics. In fact, the Pro Cantu Youth Choir will be representing South Africa at the 4th World Choir Games this year.

The Kuala Lumpur Children Choir and Tarcisian High School Choir (Ipoh) will also be making an appearance as guest performers.


KL Sing Song Kickoff 2006 (concert & workshops)

Presenter: KL Sing Song & KLPac
Date & Time: Performance – 14 & 15 July at 8.30pm
Workshop – 15 July from 1pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Pentas 2 (Performance) & IndiCine (Workshop)
Featuring: Mia Palencia, Shelley Leong, Reza Salleh, Ariff Akhir, Pak Pandir, Fathulistiwa Soundscapes, Pete Teo, Shannon Shah, Meor, Mei Chern, Broken Scar, Rhapsody and more

Following the success of the first ever KL Sing Song last year, this year's singer songwriter showcase will be kicked off at KLPac. It will feature no less than 12 talented, Malaysian singer songwriters armed with lots of original material. Besides the performance, there will also be a series of singer songwriter workshops – “Singing with Style” by Shelley Leong, “Lyrics & Creativity” by Pak Pandir, “Make it Live” by Shannon Shah and “The Indie Path” by Pete Teo. For more information, log on to www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com.


Troubadours / Open Doors (live performance & short-film screening)

Presenter: KLPac & Troubadours Enterprise
Date & Time: 16 July 2006 at 3.00pm
Venue: IndiCine, KLPac
Ticket Price: RM 12
Featuring: Musicians: The Sofa Sessions, Weijun and Silentscenery
Short-Film: KL Sing Song 2005 by Kino-I

Troubadours / Open Doors is monthly series of live performances and short-film screenings jointly organised by KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise. The line up for June includes local band, The Sofa Sessions, which comprises Ariff Akhir, Shahril Eashak and Shahriz A E. Also performing is multi-disciplinary artist, Weijun and Silentscenery, a one piece acoustic project. Besides that, a short-film on KL Sing Song 2005 will also be screened.

Those interested to showcase their material, please email a biodata, song lyrics (musicians only), synopsis (filmmakers only) and photo to troubadourskl@gmail.com and ian@klpac.com. For more information, log on to http://www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com or www.klpac.com.


ISME 2006: Festival “Sentuhan” (concert)

Presenter: KLPac
Date & Time: 19 July at 8.30pm and 20 July at 3pm – Pentas 1, KLPac
17 & 19 July at 3pm and 20 July at 8.30pm – Pentas 2, KLPac
Ticket Price: RM20 and RM10 (students)

In conjunction with ISME 2006, the fringe festival at KLPac will see nine local and international ensembles showcasing their musical talents.

Malaysia's very own Jeep Latino Jazz from Universiti Sains Malaysia as well as students from the International College of Music will perform alongside other international groups such as the WA Dixieland Group, an orchestra from Australia. Other ensembles to watch out for include the Australian Voices (Australia), VSVS String Ensemble (Australia), Ballenta Academy (Sierra Leone), Harp Hamonia (Malaysia), Koto Performing Group (Japan) and Kitri Ensemble. For more information, visit www.klpac.com or www.isme.org/isme2006.


KLPac BOX OFFICE CONTACT

KLPac: 03-4047 9000 / tickets@klpac.com
TAS@BSC: 03-2094 9400 / tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my

The Actors Studio & The Necessary Stage present MOBILE

A Japanese tourist loses her child in South East Asia; the ghost of a hanged Filipina maid demands justice; a Singaporean man decides it’s time for a new beginning; a Thai monk tries to be calm.

As the world becomes more mobile, has it also become more foreign?

Directed by Alvin Tan and Tatsuo Kaneshita with Haresh Sharma as head writer, Mobile is a unique collaboration involving artists from Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines and Japan, dealing with stories of women and men who are affected by movement and migration. As the world becomes more mobile, has it also become more foreign?

World Premiere at the Singapore Arts Festival on 17 and 18 June 2006 Performed in multi-languages with English subtitles.

Venue: The Actors Studio @ Bangsar Shopping Complex
Date: 20 – 22 June 2006 Time: 8:30PM
Ticket Price: RM 40 & RM30 50% off for students, sr. citizens and the disabled

Directed by: Alvin Tan (Singapore) Tatsuo Kaneshita (Japan) Written by Narumol Thammapruksa (Thailand) Rody Vera (The Philippines) Tatsuo Kaneshita (Japan) Head Writer Haresh Sharma (Singapore) Performed by Reina Miura (Japan) Tetsuya Kataoka (Japan) Rody Vera (The Philippines) Mailes Angeles Kanapi (The Philippines) Jarunun Phantachat (Thailand) Narumol Thammapruksa (Thailand) Pradit Prasartthong (Thailand) Aidli ‘Alin’ Mosbit (Singapore) Chua Enlai (Singapore) Set design: Vincent Lim (Singapore) Multimedia Design: Brian Gothong Tan (Singapore) Lighting Design: Naomi Shoko Matsumoto (Japan) Interpreter: Nao Suzuki (Japan) Choreographer: Kuo Jing Hong (Singapore)

+Wondermilk Art Gallery Presents The Poster Show

the poster show series celebrates the diversity of urban art from graffiti to stencil graphics and character designs to illustrations. by reproducing urban art into affordable pieces we are giving the audience a chance to own exclusive and original pieces of artworks by reknown urban + street artists in very limited run. all artworks are A1 in size and will be printed on approx 150-200 gsm premium archival stock by design line paper. each requested poster will be vailable on a limited run and reprinted only on a made to order basis at RM60 each. featuring works from :phunkstudio (SG) - design collective mike perry & damien correll (USA) - illustrators jeremyville (AUS) - character designer vincent leong - fine artist irman hilmi - designer/dj saiful razman - fine artist tahark - illustrator ahmad syamly - interactive designer studio MMCMM - graphic designer muid latiff - multimedia artist +clickproject - design collective studio cupboard - graphic designer arlina arsam - textile designer melissa chan - graphic designer rebecca chew - graphic designer rachel chew - graphic designer rena phuah - graphic designer imaya wong - graphic designer shieko - graffiti artist trina roach - graphic designer

Duration: TUESDAY 20TH JUNE 2006, 8PM everyone's welcome! exhibition will continue until 20th july 2006.
gallery opening hours: mon-fri 10am -5pm. light refreshments will be served by laundry bar. all transactions in cash only, thank you.
opening reception: paper graciously sponsored by design line paper suppliers.

Monti and Logi Taruh's Up, Standing and Coming

Up, Standing… And Coming

SmoovePinch'ed: Before you read all this, we simply want to say that we experienced the hilarious taruh session at their last show. Fresh material in the Malaysian world of stand up comedy is hard to come by. If you want original stuff and not afraid to get taruh'ed then do not miss this coming treat because we are still recovering from the stomach pains from laughing so hard at the last show. Seriously. We want second helpings. Great stuff for the more mature audience.

So what is Up…. Standing …and Coming for the audience this time. That is the first question that greets the comedy duo Monti and Logi of the Bolehman Comedy Theatre. It is always interesting to know that this duo always come up with titles that are telling, derogating and full of innuendos.

Coincidently, their brainstorming and writing of women and effeminate men in the early part of the year seemed to have been picked up in Parliament. What better than to stage a current hotly debated topic in comedy theatre.

One can actually get attracted to the title simply because it tells us that it is about bolehland (the alternative name that the duo frequently used for Malaysia). It is part uplifting and in part putting down certain people, issues, places and ideas and definitely there are innuendoes to the all sensitive subjects of sex, politics and more.

For example, in their last year comedy “Ipoh Mali Kencing Tada Bunyi”, one will know that it is about how people brand others from certain towns and cities, but one will also knows that definitely something naughty is in stall for them, especially when they exposed the reason behind the massive availability of virgins in Ipoh.

Their recent show in March entitled “Taruh, Taruh, Taruh” has many meanings. “Taruh” could mean scold, attack, put down and even sexual acts. So it is no wonder that a suggestive title like Up, Standing and Coming is coming our way.

The reason behind their creative titling is because Monti has a masters in business management majoring in marketing and Logi is also a creative consultant for organizations that need ideas.

“Advertising and marketing is my favourite subject all my life” says Monti “I spent half my life trying to understand how we can tell people what is in my mind using as few words as possible”.

“ We have studied what people want and what stimulate them, and we know that dark desires, family, marriage and political issues will always troubling us” Logi added.

“Our creative process started way in December 2005 after our final show for 2005 entitled ‘Plain Old Fart’, and it is guided by our decision to do ‘attacking’ stand-up for 2006”, he continues.

Attacking Stand-up on issues affecting people is what people want and we just give it to them. Giving people what they want to see and hear do come with a price. Bolehman Comedy Theatre aspires to be the voice of the people and will endeavour to keep vigil on all happenings in this wonderful country. This can be difficult as we may tick off some issues and people who feels that we should keep mum about it.

In their recent comedy Taruh, Taruh, Taruh they were told by the law enforcement officers to avoid issues that was sensitive in March 2006. However over the years, they have learnt how to work with such legal, social and political limitations resulting in their growth in creativity; benefiting not only themselves but the arts fraternity as well.

In their 10th stand up comedy, the audience will have a chance to meet two female stand up comediennes, Devina Choi and Jill Jill Rani ,the alter ego of Monti and Logi. Both Devina and Jill Jill are golden girls in their later forties and fifties who work together as gossip and advise columnist for a local newspaper. They will share their lives with the audience.They will talk openly about anything and everything. Devina is hair-brained with occasional sparks of brilliance and independent, while Jill Jill is a menopausal, caustic spinster who is sharing Devina’s house.

They even spend sometime at some a local “hotspot” with the “Middlesex” people (people who is neither male or fully female) to research this particular subject. This is to help them find some answers as to why some men want to be women and women want to be men; and what man want in a woman and vice versa.

So what do man and woman really really want from the opposite sex? The truth is man wants a woman to behave more like a man and woman wants a man to be more like a woman; as in the song of the famous “My Fair Lady” where Professor Higgins sang – “why can’t a woman be like a man”.

Not only will they have a dig at men as women, they will also have a dig at women during the second half. It fact they will have dig at one developed state (15 years ahead of vision 2020), MPO, job seekers then and now, some unfortunate friends that knows them, relatives who wish to disown them and of course, themselves.



They will be supported by their regular live musicians, Terri and Abby of the Crossroads. You can expect some good sounds from this group.

Date: 14 to 17 June (Wed to Sat) @ 8.30 pm, 18 June (Sun) 3.00 pm
Ticket Price: RM35 and RM45
Venue: The Actors Studio, BSC
For Reservation call 20940400 or 20941400

Wondermilk present The Poster Show

wondermilk art gallery would like to invite you to the opening of the poster show / works in monosylabik experiment.

the poster show series celebrates the diversity of urban art from graffiti to stencil graphics and character designs to illustrations. by reproducing urban art into affordable pieces we are giving the audience a chance to own exclusive and original pieces of artworks by reknown urban + street artists in very limited run. all artworks are A1 in size and will be printed on approx 150-200 gsm premium archival stock by design line paper. each requested poster will be vailable on a limited run and reprinted only on a made to order basis at RM60 each.

featuring works from:
phunkstudio (SG) - design collective
mike perry & damien correll (USA) - illustrators
jeremyville (AUS) - character designer
vincent leong - fine artist
irman hilmi - designer/dj
saiful razman - fine artist
tahark - illustrator
ahmad syamly - interactive designer
studio MMCMM - graphic designer
muid latiff - multimedia artist
+clickproject - design collective
studio cupboard - graphic designer
arlina arsam - textile designer
melissa chan - graphic designer
rebecca chew - graphic designer
rachel chew - graphic designer
rena phuah - graphic designer
imaya wong - graphic designer
shieko - graffiti artist
trina roach - graphic designer

Tuesday 20th June 2006, 8PM
everyone's welcome!
exhibition will continue until 20th july 2006.
gallery opening hours: mon-fri 10am -5pm.
light refreshments will be served by laundry bar.
all transactions in cash only, thank you.
opening reception: paper graciously sponsored by design line paper suppliers

Alexis Bistro+Wine Bar Ampang June 2006

Bruno Leflanche’s “Logical Nonsense”

This weekend, Alexis is proud to have French pianist Bruno Leflanche. Bruno is an original member and co-producer of the exceptionally successful 'Bali Lounge' project. Not only is he an accomplished pianist, arranger and composer, Bruno is also an excellent flutist.

Bruno’s music leans more towards Contemporary and Fusion Jazz. There will be a mix bag of standard Jazz repertoire and original tunes from his debut CD 'Logical Nonsense' featured at this very special showcase at Alexis.
Bruno will be accompanied by Malaysia ’s very own Lewis Pragasam on drums and a special guest on bass.

Show starts at 17 & 18 June 10.30pm. Car park closes at 2am.

For more information & reservations call 4260 2288 / email info@alexis.com.my / go to www.alexis.com.my

Location:
Alexis Bistro+Wine Bar Ampang
Menara Great Eastern
303 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur

Gardner & Wife Production July 2006

“Who Say Broadway Music Is Only For Ang Mohs?”
“…hilarious… riotously funny… vibrantly appealing… Sebastian fuses his own roots to ultimately present himself as an endearing local boy”
– Himanshu Bhatt, New Sunday Times

22 March, 2006: Sebastian Tan, Singapore’s musical theatre star, returns from a highly successful run of Miss Saigon (UK) to be Asia’s Broadway Ah Beng!

Of his smashing UK experience, Sebastian quips “I learnt a lot about how the English don’t know how to ‘lim teh’ or ‘lim jiu’ or talk properly to ‘lim peh’!” For a limited run only, this BROADWAY AH BENG will keep you rolling down the aisles and gasping for air. It is a truly madcap stand-up comedy musical in true-blue Ah Beng ‘Fu*kien-Engrish’!

Come enjoy this outrageous journey where Broadway meets Ge Tai. Catch Sebastian Tan as he belts out those show tunes and warbles Hokkien ditties with blatant delight! It’s Karaoke... without the sleaze... WAIT! Or... maybe with…!
“Bring Your Mudder, Fudder, Brudder, Ah Gong, Ah Ma!!”

Dates: July 4 ~ 16, 2006
Venue: The Actors Studio @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Times & Prices:
Tuesday @ 9PM
RM55, RM70 & RM80
Wednesday @ 9PM
RM55, RM70 & RM80
Thursday @ 9PM
RM55, RM70 & RM80
Friday @ 9PM
RM65, RM80 & RM90
Saturday @ 5PM
RM50 & RM65
Saturday @ 9PM
RM65, RM80 & RM90
Sunday @ 3PM
RM50 & RM65
Sunday @ 8PM
RM55, RM70 & RM80

*No performances on Mondays
**Prices do not include RM2 Axcess ticketing charge
Box Office: 03 2094 0400 /1400 Open daily from 10:30AM

*** Ask for your EN TAU BA Package!***

SmoovePinched: We caught the hilarious Selena and Hossan in Wanton Me at the last Gardner & Wife installation all the way from Singapore, absolutely wantonly deliciously sexy and hilarious that makes you crave for more wacky and fresh content from other stand up comedians. We hope this is funnier and appreciated by more people who are bored with alternative offerings. Not to be missed.

Dewan Filharmonik Petronas July 2006

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) presents a set of dazzling performances by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and guest soloists, and visiting artists in its final month of the 05/06 season.

The MPO will collaborate with Thai conductor, Bundit Ungrangsee to perform Sheng’s Fanfare & Finale from China Dreams and Schumann’s Symphony No.3 in E Flat. The MPO will perform renowned cellist Daniel Müller-Schott to present the mesmerising Cello Concerto in B minor (Op.104).

These concerts are scheduled on Saturday, 1 July 06 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 July 06 at 3.00 p.m.

This will be followed by a chamber concert by the MPO ensemble on Tuesday, 4 July 06 at 6.00 p.m. The ensemble will present Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Mother Goose Suite, Thomas’ Merlin and Druckman’s Reflections on the Nature of Water.

Then, there will be two performances by the MPO under The Age of Elegance Series on Saturday, 8 July 06 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 9 July 06 at 3.00 p.m. Under the baton of Claus Peter Flor, the MPO will perform Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.4 in A (Op.90) ‘Italian’. The MPO will collaborate with pianist Rudolf Buchbinder to present Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.1 in C (Op.15).

DFP’s Resident Organist, Dr Marc Rochester returns to perform on the majestic Klais Pipe Organ on Monday, 10 July 06 at 6.00 p.m. Together with the MPO chamber players, Dr Marc will present Grandjany’s Air for Harp and Organ, Rheinberger’s Suite for Violin and Organ (Op.150), Martin’s Sonata da Chiesa and Dupré’s Trio for Violin, Cello and Organ (Op.55). This concert is themed ‘Organ and Friends’.

Conductor Claus Peter Flor returns to weave magic with the MPO on Friday, 14 July 06 and Saturday, 15 July 06 at 8.30 p.m., and Sunday, 16 July 06 at 3.00 p.m. The MPO will perform the majestic Bruckner’s Symphony No.5 in B flat.

Finally, pianist Krystian Zimerman will make his debut recital at DFP under the International Series on Monday, 17 July 06 at 8.30 p.m. He will perform Mozart’s Sonata in C, Ravel’s Valses nobles et sentimentales, Gershwin’s Three Preludes, Chopin’s Mazurkas (Op.24) and Sonata No.3 in B minor (Op.58).

Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers

Ticket Prices (MPO Series Friday & Saturday)
Premium: RM95, A Reserve: RM75, B Reserve: RM55 and C Reserve: RM25

Ticket Prices (MPO Series Sunday / Age of the Elegance Series)
Premium: RM85, A Reserve: RM65, B Reserve: RM40 and C Reserve: RM20

Tickets Prices (Chamber Concert / Organ Recital)
All concerts RM10

Tickets Prices (International Series)
Premium: RM210, A Reserve: RM160, B Reserve: RM110 and C Reserve: RM55

Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday:10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights

Performance Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

Telephone Bookings : 03 - 2051 7007 Fax Bookings : 03 - 2051 7077

E-mail Bookings : dfp_boxoffice at petronas.com.my

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS / MPO website:
www.malaysianphilharmonic.com

Valentine Willie Fine Art - June 2006

Geraldine Javier: Plaster Saints

As one of the Philippines' finest young painters, Geraldine Javier was awarded the Cultural Centre of the Philippines (CCP)’s 13 Artists Award in 2003. The artist made her first appearance in Malaysia in the same year at VWFA’s group exhibition entitled Silent Declarations. Since then, she has been exhibiting her increasingly sophisticated and enigmatic works on a regional level. This June, she holds her first solo exhibition outside the Philippines at VWFA. Belonging to a new generation of Filipino artists with fresh ideas and clever, original strategies, Geraldine Javier is a master of the uncanny and the strangely disturbing. Her exquisite and masterful painting plays on the allure and beauty of a darker side of experience.

In Plaster Saints, the artist paints a series of religious icons and dolls inspired mainly by photographs and movie stills. Despite the daunting size of the gothic stone sculptures and the haunting presence of the toys, according to the artist, these objects are “symbols of innocence, purity; I chose to depict them weathered by use and time, a testament to living. I hope to reassess the value of these icons in our life – from our childhood to adulthood, sort of a companion and an embodiment of our joy, despair, hope; something that will provide comfort and assurance in our many emotional needs.”

Geraldine G Javier graduated from the University of the Philippines with a bachelor's degree in Nursing (1991) and in Fine Arts (1997). She is one of the founding members of Surrounded By Water, an alternative art space in Manila as well as a fellowship of artists, which has been active since 1999.

Duration: 15 June – 24 June, 2006
Location: 1st Floor No. 17, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Gallery and Resource Room Opening hours: From 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Admission is free.
Tel: 03-2284 2348 / Telefax: 03-2282 5190 / e-mail: daniel@artsasia.com.my
Website: www.artsasia.com.my

Darling Muse Art Gallery June 2006

Exploring the human figure



Group Exhibition featuring works by Jolly Koh, Long Tien Shih, , Khalil Ibrahim,, Alex Moh, Yusof Majid, Ivan Lam, Ginny Bierberich, Bernice Chauly and Saiful Razman

This group exhibition of some of malaysia ’s most current leading names on the art scene explores the subject of the human form. Traditionally in painting the nude in western art is considered the most beautiful of all forms and the most difficult to master as a painter. Celebrated for its beauty in form in ancient greek sculpture and in renaissance painting in the human body is an important part of the history of western art. Up until recently life drawing was an absolute essential part of a portfolio upon applying for art schools in Europe. It was a must to be able to competently draw the human form before creatively distorting or moving away from it.

In this exhibition featuring works by Long Tien Shih, Jolly Koh, Khalil Ibrahim, Yusof Majid, Ivan Lam, Bernice Chauly, Ginny Bierberich and Saiful Razman, the works deal with the human form in a less conventional traditional western sense. Each artist imposing his own style of painting on the subject while keeping in mind its strong historical significance in art. For example Ivan Lam’s piece entitled ‘Naked 3’ is an abstract work which surface area is filled spontaneously with mark making splashes of paint pushed into the background by six different symbols alluding to the human form.

Duration: 21st June until15th july 2006
Location: Darling Muse Art gallery 142, Jalan Bukit Pantai.
Gallery Hours are Monday to Saturday 11.30am till 7.00 pm. Sundays by appointment only.
For more information, kindly contact Erna on (03 2284 7441)