New blood in filmmaking
FILM
THE DREAM EXPLORER Wisma Ungku A. Aziz Jalan SS6/3 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Facebook: The Dream Explorer
TOMORROW: This film showcase is presented by IACT’s students, with the short films made by 35 finalyear Diploma in Broadcasting students of the college in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The four short films at the screening are: Asymmetry
(Tanukee Productions), Bad Blood
(Paper Duck Production), Crossed
(Nein Nein Production) and Lex Talionis (Fruit Punch Productions). Tickets: RM15. Time: 7pm.
EXHIBITIONS
THE COLOURS OF IMAGERY II L’atelier Rouge Lot 100-013(D), Level P1 The School, Jaya One Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya Tel: 012-260 5756
UNTIL AUG 12: This is the second solo art exhibition by Penang-born artist Ken Ooi Chee Kheng, 45. It features 36 oil-on-canvas artworks. His semi-abstract artworks feature landscapes and flowers, painted purely from his imagination.
Ooi has participated in more than 40 group exhibitions (19922016) locally and abroad (Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and China). He has also won several art competitions, including the Penang Young Talent Award (1994). Time: 11am-8pm daily.
PETER LIEW RETROSPECTIVE Wisma Soka Gakkai Malaysia Soka Exhibition Hall (Ground floor) & Hong Wen Exhibition Hall (7th floor)
243, Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 9075 6876 Website: sgm.org.my
NOW UNTIL SEPT 2: This exhibition showcases 55 artworks by Tapahborn Peter Liew, an oil-painting maestro with over 40 years experience in art. His works are based on three themes: nature, cultural heritage, and faces, all representing the journey of the painter’s life. His encounter with an artist in his hometown at a young age inspired him to pursue art. He spent three years studying fine art at the Malaysian Institute of Art and went on to develop his own art style. After graduation, he lectured for 13 years at his alma mater. Opening hours: 11am-5pm (closed on Mondays).
KRE8TIF! XHIBITION Cyberview Resort & Spa Persiaran Multimedia Cyberjaya, Selangor Tel: (03) 8312 7000 Website: https:/ kre8tif.mdec.my/
AUG6&7: This exhibition is open to all creative and technology companies to showcase their intellectual properties (IPs), current hardware, software and services that may spur the industry towards innovation. This will be a great avenue for companies to reach out to exciting and new customers, and for the public to get to know the technology and services that are available within the creative industry. Job-seekers can take this opportunity to get to know creative companies, animation studios and reach out to them. Admission is free. Companies interested to participate as exhibitors, please register at the website.
CHARITY
LIFE DANCE GALORE Panggung Eksperimen Universiti Malaya Jalan Universiti Kuala Lumpur Tel: 010-890 6028/011-2717 9202/ 011-2139 1130 (enquiries and ticketing)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Ballet students aged three upwards, as well as adults, will perform at this concert presented by the Jean Gan Academy of Ballet and Music.
The Academy dancers will perform classical ballet, Broadway tap, modern jazz and hip hop numbers. The baby ballerinas will sing and dance to songs from Disney movies. Hong Kong musician and record producer Andrew Tuason will be conducting an original song composition titled Life ,sungby young songwriters, Kacey and Kaelyn, together with the Galore Children’s Choir. The choir will also perform songs from the hit musical The Greatest Showman.
Proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting young patients in need of surgery through Yayasan Sin Chew, and Taman Sinar Harapan, a home for the mentally disabled at Kuala Kubu Baru.
Time: 7pm (Saturday), and 4.15pm (Sunday).
Entrance by donation.
MUSIC
PRISCILLIA XAVIER Alexis Bistro Ampang Great Eastern Mall 303, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur Tel: (03) 4260-2288 Website: alexis.com.my
TOMORROW & SATURDAY: Pris Xavier is a singer-songwriter, trobairitz and a soulful storyteller. She has performed in Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, and is also making waves in the local music scene. She has a flair for Soul Rock, R&B and Indie Jazz. Table bookings for diners only. Music charge: RM10++ per person. Showtime 10pm.
EVENTS
FASHFAB KL The Imaginarium Lot G362, Ground Floor 1 Utama Shopping Centre Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya Tel: (03) 7624 4991 Facebook: Sneaky Zombie
TONIGHT: Asia’s premier trunk show will be featuring the latest Malaysian designer label and top Carouseller, Lily&Orkid. The label represents the two sides of every woman: “Lily” is soft, sophisticated and romantic, while “Orkid” is strong, bold and unafraid. These traits are integrated into their designs. Entry is limited to 100 guests, who will have an up-close session with the designer Nuriylia Insyirah. Time: 8pm-midnight.
LIVING YOUR FULLEST WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Hotel Royale Signature
78, Jalan Lumpur, Alor Setar, Kedah Enquiries: (03) 7954 9048 (ext 214/ 258/226/224)
REGISTER BY TOMORROW: This forum (on Aug 10) organised by the National Kidney Foundation aims to educate dialysis patients and help them to improve the quality of their lives. There will be talks by nephrologists and a dietician. A motivator will be on hand to provide encouragement to ensure patients’ emotional well-being.
Free for kidney patients. Fees: RM10 and RM100. Time: 8.30am4pm.