WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

MUSIC & DANCE From Russia with love

Prince Mahidol Hall Mahidol University, Salaya campus July 7 at 7pm and July 8 at 4pm Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Alfonso Scarano presents “From Russia With Love” concert featuring two works by Soviet giants — Aram Khachaturian’s Flute Concerto and Prokofiev’s selection from Romeo And Juliet Suite No.1

And No.2. The programme also includes the premiere of Narong Prangcharoen’s Lighter Than Air.

Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students). Call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603 and 6609 or visit thaiticketmajor.com (tel 02-262-3456).

G-Dragon returns solo

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani July 7 at 8pm and July 8 at 6pm Presented by Live Nation BEC-Tero, the “G-Dragon 2017 World Tour <ACT III, M.O.T.T.E> Live In Bangkok” will be the second solo concert in Thailand by top K-pop star G-Dragon, the stage name of rapper, singer-songwriter Kwon Ji-yong who is also the leader of Korean hip hop boyband Big Bang. The show will present Act III of his life or the third stage of his career.

Tickets cost 2,500, 3,500, 4,500, 5,500, 6,500 and 8,000 baht from Thai Ticket Major booths (visit thaiticketmajor.com).

Pianoforte recital

Sangita Vadhana Hall, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music

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July 12 at 7pm Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music presents “Musique de la Vie et de la Terre”, a pianoforte recital by Dr Chanyapong Thongsawang. The programme includes works by Lodovico Giustini, Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. The concert will be performed on a replica of Mozart’s pianoforte in Salzburg, rebuilt by German keyboard maker Susanne Merzdorf and imported to Thailand by 101 Piano and Strings. There is no admission fee. Visit pgvim. ac.th or call 02-447-8597.

Italian piano duo

Chulalongkorn University’s Music Hall Phaya Thai Road

July 13 at 7pm The Embassy of Italy presents a Bangkok debut performance by Italian piano duo Silvia Bellani and David Peroni who will showcase their deep musicality, style and brilliant technique through a repertoire of music for two pianos and one piano hour-hand by Dvovak, Ravel and Alkan. The duo have performed in the most important Italian music halls and festivals and won many international prizes in the US, Bulgaria and Italy.

There is no admission fee but registrations are required. Visit eventbrite.com.

Dinner with Mozart

Dusit Thani Hua Hin

Prachuap Khiri Khan

July 14 at 6.30pm

The popular double act of Pornphan Bantherghansa and Tasana Nagavajara will bring a combined evening of magical Mozart music and mouthwatering menus during the “2017 Culinary Classics: The Late Viennese Sonatas”. The pair will perform two of the Austrian composing maestro’s Sonatas For Piano And Violin In E Flat Major K481 And A Major K526.

Tickets cost 1,600 and 1,800 baht including dinner and 500 baht for the show only. Email dthhfb@dusit.com or call 032-520009 ext 2013.

Mahler’s third symphony

Prince Mahidol Hall

Mahidol University, Salaya campus July 14 at 7pm and July 15 at 4pm

The “Scarano Conducts Mahler 3” concert will see guest conductor Alfonso Scarano lead Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in the performance of Mahler’s Symphony No.3. Joining the orchestra as soloist will be award-winning mezzo Krysty Swann, one of America’s rising vocal talents.

Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students) from thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603.

Celebratory concert

Thailand Cultural Centre Ratchadaphisek Road

July 15 at 8pm

Held to celebrate HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s 65th birthday anniversary, the “Royal Celebration Concert: Stefan Vladar plays Schumann” will feature the world premiere of Sinfonia Siamindra written by Thai composer Narongrit Dhamabutra, Schumann’s Piano Concerto In A Minor Op 54 and Brahms’s Symphony No.2 Op 73. Directing the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will be Canadian conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe, with Austrian pianist Stefan Vladar as guest soloist.

Tickets cost 500-2,500 baht from www. thaiticketmajor.com.

FAIRS & SALES Expo for the elderly

Bitec, Bang Na-Trat Until July 8, 10am-7pm

The “InterCare Asia 2017” features a variety of products and services for elder care and wellness as well as innovations and modern medical technology from Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and Switzerland from 250 booths. The expo is divided into five major zones covering mobile equipment and daily life aids in the Home Care zone, supportive and protective devices in the Rehabilitation zone, travel packages and special treatments in the Medical Tourism zone, nursing homes and senior hospitals in the Services zone, and special food products in the Nutrition zone. Visit intercare-asia.com.

Fun with aquatic life

Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road Until July 9, 11am-9pm

The 29th “Pramong Nomklao” fair features various kinds of aquatic animals including collections of Siamese fighting fish in 60 different shades, many species of orange Siamese fighting fish, and rare giant aquatic animals such as Potamon bhumibol, the biggest freshwater crab in Thailand, a 4m-long alligator, and a 2m-long giant freshwater whipray. Also exhibited is the royal book about fish penned by HRH Princess Chulabhorn, The Royal Chemist Who Loves Fish.

Call 02-958-0011.

The best dishes of Siam

Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon, Rama I Until July 10, 10am-9pm

The “Siam Food Festival” features a variety of outstanding dishes from favourite food shops and restaurants in the vicinity of Siam shopping area and those located at Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery. They are served at tuk-tuk kiosks where 33 three-wheel taxis have been modified as food trucks especially for this event. The festival also presents a wide range of Thai fruits including two tonnes of giant durians and pine apples direct from orchards, as well as sacks of rice grains straight from farmers. There is also an exhibition of 10 tuk-tuk vehicles redesigned under the theme of Thai food, rice and fruits by 10 artists and celebrities.

Call 02-610-8000.

Thai way of life

Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road July 12-16, 11am-8pm

The “Ayutthaya World Heritage II” fair will feature a selection of Otop products and outstanding products of each community in Ayutthaya province. Items include khao lam maprao-on (baked sticky rice and coconuts in bamboo joints), bha bin

(Thai coconut macaroons), nampla wan

(sweet simmered sauce with shrimps and herbs), milk tofu, pickled garlic, organic vegetables, woven palms furniture, knives, stone mortars, grass brooms, silk flowers and local desserts. Folk performances will be staged everyday.

Call 02-958-0011.

EXHIBITIONS After the fire

Central Embassy, Level G Phloenchit Road

Until July 10, 10am-9pm

The “Fire/Regeneration — A Photographic Diary, 2007-2008” exhibition features 80 photographic works by Greek Ambassador to Thailand HE Pericles Boutos. They are from his “After The Fire” photographic series he undertook after the 2007 Greek forest fires. The series documents the devastated land that slowly began to resurrect itself.

Call 02-254-7071—6.

French collages

Alliance Francaise’s media library Witthayu Road

Until July 30, 10am-7pm Tuesday-Friday, 9.30am-5pm on Saturday and 10am1pm on Sunday

Held to mark the 40th anniversary of Jacques Prevert’s passing, “Les Collages de Jacques Prevert” exhibition features a selection of collages by the French poet and screenwriter who began collaging in the 40s. Although his first known collage dates back to 1943, it was not until 1948 that he engaged in this new form of artistic creation that has quickly become his passion.

Email mediatheque@afthailande.org or call 02-670-4240.

Stamps to honour King Rama IX

Bangkok General Post Office Charoen Krung Road

Until Oct 31, 9am-7pm Tue--Sun Organised by Thailand Post to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol, “The Stamps Of Fatherly King 2493 For The Benefits And Happiness Of The Siamese People” exhibition features 70 collections of postage stamps covering 341 designs printed during his 70-year reign. The exhibition is divided into five halls reflecting the theme “2493”, the Buddhist year in which King Bhumibol began his reign. Visitors will receive a postcard and a picture card featuring a King Bhumibol stamp as souvenirs.

Visit thailandpost.co.th or call 1545.

GET-TOGETHER Fifty shades of wine

Wine Pub, Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel, Rang Nam Road July 14, 6pm-1am

The “Fifty Shades Of Wine Pub” event will feature 50 different wines by the glass specially selected for this event, plus 48 wines by the glass from around the world including fine Grand Cru and sparkling wines. The evening will be complemented by authentic French style Bistronomy cuisine and electrifying entertainment by dynamic DJ Cleo-P.

The fee is 190 baht per glass. Call 02-680-9999.

DISCUSSION/TALK Heritage protection

Siam Society, Asok Road

July 20, 1pm-4.30pm

Siam Society is holding a discussion on “Community Rights For Heritage Protection According To Thailand’s 2017 Constitution” conducted in Thai by three legal experts, Prof Tongthong Chantarangsu, Assoc Prof Nick Soonthorndhai and Pongsawat Aksornsawaddi. The event will also feature the launch of Siam Society’s Thai book titled Legal Manual For Safeguarding Community’s Heritage.

There is no admission fee. To register, email jarunee@siam-society.org or call 02-661-6470—3 ext 204.

Business in digital world

M academy, 6th floor of Big C Rajdamri Ratchadamri Road

July 21, 2pm-4.30pm

M academy is holding “The Roundtable#9” where successful executives and online marketers from top organisations will provide crucial keys to success in building business in the digital world and give knowledge that will inspire business owners, start-ups and executives to gain success in online marketing. Speakers include John Wagner from Facebook Thailand, Srihanath Lamsam from Siam Commercial Bank, Pawoot Pongvitayapanu from TARAD.com, and Rochelle Chhaya from Omnicom Media Group.

The fee is 1,800 baht. Visit m-academy.in.th or call 02-250-4681 and 081-815-6549.

WORKSHOP Creative movement for kids

Room 401, 4th floor

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection

July 15-16, 1pm-4pm

The BICT Fest Inclusive Workshop for Kids programme is holding two oneday workshop on “Creative Movement” which will offer a fun way to help children ages 8-to-12 develop physical skills and promote creativity through body movement and music. It will be conducted in both Thai and English.

The fee is 900 baht. Visit surveymonkey. com/r/WGSX5VM.

SPORTS Charity run

Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road

July 30 at 5am

Merck Thailand is holding “We Run We Fund Fulfilling Children’s Dreams”, a 5km walk-run open to runners of all ages. Everyone who makes it to the finish line will receive a medal. Proceeds will be donated to 26 limited-resource schools across the country.

The fee is 500 baht including a T-shirt. Application should be made by today. Visit race.thai.run/events/we-runwe-fund, email race@thai.run or call 093-242-3888.

Run for children

Suan Luang Rama IX Chalermprakiat Rama IX Road

July 30 at 5am

ActionAid International is holding the “ActionAid Action Run 2017” to raise funds for educational system development for small schools and children in rural areas. There are two special distances of 4.6 km and 13.2 km. There will be 45 plaques to be presented to the first five finishers of each age group, plus three trophies to the first three winning teams with the largest number of runners and one trophy for the runner with the fanciest costume. All runners will also have a chance to win 10 air tickets from Bangkok Airways.

The registration fee is 500 baht.

Visit actionaid.or.th or facebook.com/ ActionAidActionRun2017.

CONTEST Art for Father

Government Savings Bank is accepting applications for its “GSB Painting Contest” held under the theme “Omsilp: Life In The Reign Of King Rama IX”. It is open to Thai nationals and is divided into three categories — youths ages 7-13, youths ages 14-18 and the general public. Entrants are free to create art pieces in their own styles but the size of their entries should be 75cm-by-55cm for the first category, 76cm-by-56cm for the second and 150cm-by-180cm for the general public. Each entrant can submit no more than two paintings that must be original and have never been published or entered in a competition before. The top winner of each category will receive a cash prize worth 50,000, 100,000 and 1 million baht, respectively, plus a trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

All entrants must first of all apply for GSBGEN member at gsbgen.com. Entries should be submitted between Sept 8 and 17. Call 098-510-4745 or 098-510-4746.