Colours and rhymes
THEATRE
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Level 2, tower 2 Petronas twin towers Kuala Lumpur tel: ( 03) 2331 7007 dfp_ boxoffice@ petronas. com. my www. mpo. com. my facebook. mpo. com. my
SAtUrDAY & SUNDAY: This musical treat is a version based on a rhyme written by Roald Dahl and published in his book, Revolting
Rhymes. Actors from Dandi Productions will present a fantastic showcase, with an 18m “beanstalk” that rises from the stage to the ceiling. There will be dramatic music performed by the MPO orchestra, led by Ciarán McAuley.
Suitable for children aged four and above.
Tickets: RM130, RM100, RM80, RM50.
Time: 3pm ( Saturday); 2.30pm and 4.30pm ( Sunday).
TALKS
THE RISE OF JAPAN AND CHINA IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Hall 1, Graduate Centre Sunway University Petaling Jaya, Selangor tel: ( 03) 7491 8622 ext 7543 http:// sunway. edu. my/ university/ lecture- series/ PLS/ register
SEPt 30: Prof Jarlath Ronayne, founding vicechancellor of Sunway University, will be presenting a lecture based on Datuk Dr Goh Cheng Teik’s findings on East Asian history and the international relations of China and Japan.
Datuk Goh is a former deputy minister in both Tun Hussein Onn and Tun Mahathir Mohamad’s administrations. He is the cochairperson of the Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Speakers series and adjunct professor of History and International Relations of East Asia at Sunway University.
Admission is free but registration is required.
Time: 5: 30pm7pm.
THE HIGHS & LOWS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
Malaysian Mental Health Association Centre 8, Jalan 4/ 33 Off Jalan Othman Petaling Jaya, Selangor tel: ( 03) 7782 5499 khayxian@ mmha. org. my www. facebook. com/ MMHAOFFICIAL www. mmha. org. my
SAtUrDAY: Organised by the Malaysian Mental Health Association, this is a public education talk by Dr Joni Yeoh of the Psychiatric department at University Malaya Medical Centre ( UMMC) on bipolar disorder. MMHA is a nongovernment organisation established in 1967 by a group of mental health professionals from Universiti Hospital and concerned local community leaders. Admission is free. Time: 3pm to 4.30pm.
EVENTS
PUBLIKA BON ODORI 2015
Publika Shopping Gallery the Square, Level G2 Solaris Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1 Kuala Lumpur tel: 016- 6987 983 ( Herman See) herman. see@ uemsunrise. uemnet. com www. publika. com. my www. facebook. com/ PublikaShoppingGallery
SAtUrDAY: Publika Shopping will be hosting its fourth Bon Odori festival to commemorate the popular summer festival celebrated in Japan.
This year the Bon Odori celebration is a merger of two of Japan’s celebrated cultures: Bon Odori and Cosplay. There will be Bon Odoridance, Yosakoidance and Taiko Drum performances and a fireworks display, a Wishing Board, Make Your Own Fan workshop, and booths selling authentic Japanese food and drinks.
A Japanese Street Parade will also take place where groups of costume dressers will march from the West Gate entrance to the Square. This first ever Japanese street parade in Malaysia will feature a Samurai team, Cosplayers and Yosakoi dancers. Admission is free. Time: 4pm to 10pm.
5TH MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HOLISTIC HEALING FOR CANCER
Sime Darby Convention Centre 1A, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1 Kuala Lumpur tel: 017- 881 2287 ucansurvive@ gmail. com www. cansurvive. org. my
OCt 3: Organised by Cansurvive Centre Malaysia, a nonprofit cancer charity organisation, the theme for the conference is “Environment and Cancer”. Participants will learn about the root causes of cancer and understand the ways and means to eliminating these root causes, from experts in conventional medicine, ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and the mental health discipline.
Fee: RM30 per person. To regis ter, please go to their website.
Time: 9am to 5pm.
DATE NIGHT
tropicana Golf & Country resort Jalan Kelab tropicana tropicana Golf Petaling Jaya, Selangor tel: ( 03) 7954 7920 focus@ family. org. my family. org. my
OCt 9: This unique event, organised by Focus on the Family Malaysia, is specially designed to inspire married couples to continue investing in their relationship. Married couples will be provided with avenues, tips and practical advice to better navigate and strengthen their marital relationship through life’s many changing situations. To register, please call, email or go to their website. Fee: RM 212 per couple. Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
EXHIBITIONS
DINOSCOVERY BY DINOSAURS LIVE!
Discoveria Level 4, Avenue K 156 Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur tel: ( 03) 2181 7218 www. discoveria. com. my
ONGOING: Experience a time warp to the Mesozoic era and enjoy a sensory feast of dinosaur animatronics that move about and roar amidst green foliage. Participate in the Dino Quest, a Radio Frequency Identification based scavenger hunt to uncover 10 dino specimens and be rewarded with a special junior or expert paleontologist certificate! Children will have fun getting their hands dirty in the Excavation Pit looking for fossils and handling dinosaur poo, climbing a wall to have a glimpse of a prehistoric bird’s nest, attempting to outrun a Gallimimus in a 10m race and paint ballshooting mosquitoes that are attacking a sleeping Diplodocus, and more.
Tickets ( for Malaysians): RM35 ( 17 years and below) and RM25 ( adults).
Tickets ( for nonMalaysians): RM50 ( 17 years and below) and RM40 ( adults).
Tickets ( for senior citizens aged above 60 and persons with disabilities): RM19.
Time: 10am to 8pm, last admission at 7pm ( weekends and public holidays) and 10am to 7pm, last admission at 6pm ( weekdays).
HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN EXQUISITE WATERCOLOURS BY ALEX LEONG
the Art Gallery 368- 4- 8 Burma road Level 4, Unit 8, Bellisa row Pulau tikus, Penang tel: 017- 2266 228 ( Datin Ivy Lee) / 012- 604 1434 ( tan Ee Lene) ivylee@ gmail. com eelenetan@ gmail. com www. theartgallerypg. com
tILL OCt 16: This is 24yearold Penangite Alex Leong Yim Kuan’s second solo exhibition. His works are described as happy, energetic and detailed. His works have been shown in three auction houses – HBAA, Masterpiece Auction and The Edge Auction – where his prices soared way above his reserve price and beyond expectations. A 64page hard cover art book entitled Alex Leong Retrospective 1991– 2015, presenting some 90 pieces of his work, is available for sale.
Viewing is by appointment only.
SYMPHONY OF UNITY ART COLLECTION
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum & Art Gallery Sasana Kijang 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur tel: ( 03) 9179 2784 infomuseum@ bnm. gov. my www. museum. bnm. gov. my
tILL OCt 3: The exhibition features Bank Negara Malaysia’s collection of art works, reflecting the diversity of components that makes Malaysia unique. The exhibition highlights bonds and togetherness of a nation as seen through the eyes of Malaysian artists, namely Cheah Yew Saik, Norma Abbas, Khalil Ibrahim, Chin Kon Yit, Redza Piyadasa and Lingam Johnson. Admission is free. Time: 10am to 6pm, daily.
MUSIC
ALEXIS BIStrO INtErNAtIONAL JAZZ SErIES: VICtOrIA NEWtON Alexis Bistro Ampang Great Eastern Mall 303, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur tel: ( 03) 4260 2288 info@ alexis. com. my
tOMOrrOW & SAtUrDAY: In collaboration with Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival, Alexis Bistro presents Victoria Newton from Western Australia. She is recognised as one of the most exciting and dynamic jazz vocalists on the scene, appearing at many venues and festivals in Europe and Asia. Admission is free. Table bookings for diners only. Dress code applies: No shorts and slippers.
Time: 10pm.
AUDITION: GREASE THE MUSICAL
Dama Studio M- 2- 10, Plaza Damas 60, Jln Sri Hartamas 1 Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur tel: ( 03) 6201 9108 ( 9.30am to 6pm, Mon to Fri) http:// damaorchestra. com ( for application forms)
SEPt 26 & 27: By appointment only, this audition is open to males and females between 18 and 30 years of age. Those selected may join the SPBDama Young Artistes Programme 20152016 which runs from Nov 22 to March 6 next year.
Those interested should prepare two English musical songs with movements and/ or dance elements. One of the vocal pieces has to be lively, and the other, sentimental. Candidates may bring along and perform with minusone CD( s). Songs are to be sung from memory. Candidates must bring along a headshot and a completed application form which can be obtained online.
Email your resume to youngartistes@ damamusictheatre. com. Fee: RM600 for three months. Time: 10am to 1pm.