A visual feast for art enthusiasts
EXHIBITION
IMPRESSIONISM INSPIRED The Ledge Art Gallery Third Floor, Highstreet 1 Utama Shopping Centre 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
ONGOING TILL JAN 1:
In this second solo exhibition by artist Dennis Liew, most of the artwork featured have been done using Pointillism, a post-Impressionist style that allows him to express perceptions of nature rather than create exact representations. There are also pieces featuring iconic places, people and still life. Admission is free. Time: 11am-9pm.
MUSIC
THE BEST OF BERNSTEIN’S BROADWAY Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Level 2, Tower 2
Petronas Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpure City Centre
Tel: 03-2051 7672
Website: mpo.com.my
JAN6&7:
The MPO, led by Teddy Abrams will perform a tribute to Leonard Bernstein in The Best of Berstein’s Broadway. The show will feature vocalist Morgan James and will feature tunes from, among others, On The Town and West Side Story. Time: 8.30pm (Jan 6); 3pm (Jan 7).Tickets: RM60, RM90, RM120, RM150.
EVENTS
NEON COUNTDOWN 2017
Surf beach, Sunway Lagoon Persiaran Lagoon
Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 0111-232 4948 (Thanabalasingam Balakrishnan)
E-mail: than@bac.edu.my
SUNDAY:
At a loss on how to usher in 2018? Consider the Neon Countdown 2017 at Sunway Lagoon where you can party with DJs KSHMRs as well as Dimatik, Chukiess & Whackboi, Ramsey Westwood, ANRK, SICX and more. This year, the Neon Countdown will showcase a 10-minute extravaganza complete with fireworks, pyrotechnics, music and special lighting effects. This is also in conjunction with Sunway Lagoon’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Party-goers will get a free neon paint and party kit that comes with every ticket. LED glasses and glowing face masks too. Tickets: RM138, RM158, RM188. Time: 5pm onwards.
DINOSAURS ALIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR The Lanai, Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTIC) Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 9235 4800/4900
Website: dinosaursalive.asia
UNTIL JAN 14:
A Dinosaurs Alive pop-up Jurassic theme park in the city? Learn about the prehistoric creatures while taking part in interactive activities in this exhibition which has over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, made to look as life-like as possible, down to their reptilian skins! There is a dinosaur egg and fossil dig zone where aspiring palaeontologists can unearth their own finds! Other activities include dinosaur bone assembling, dino art and so on. There are also toys and merchandise for sale. Time: 10am-10pm daily. Tickets: RM25-RM75 (special rates for seniors with special needs). Free entry for children under three.
WELLNESS
MEDITATION SEMINAR
Kuala Lumpur Meditation Center 344-30-02 Vista Damai Condominium Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 016-272 1081
SATURDAY:
The Kuala Lumpur Meditation Center will be holding free introductory seminars on guided meditation on Saturdays, starting this Saturday,
This seminar will take you through a stepby-step meditation method which anyone can follow, easily. There are seven levels in this meditation.
“JYOTI TRATAKA” YOGA WORKSHOP Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Indian Cultural Centre
17th Floor, Menara Sentral Vista
146, Jalan Tun Sambanthan Brickfields, Kuala LumpuR
Tel: (03) 2276 3492
E-mail: frontdesk.icc@indianhighcommission. com.my
SATURDAY:
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur is organising this workshop on “Jyoti Trataka” (or concentrated gazing) by yoga teacher Khemchand B. Gupta. This candle light meditation technique is intended to improve focus and concentration, and to keep the eyes healthy. Admission is free. Time: 6-7.30pm. If you have an event you wish to publicise, e-mail star2.listings@thestar.com. my. This is a free listing guide. Star2 is not responsible for the credibility or accuracy of the items, events or organisers despite efforts to ensure reliability.