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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Till 4th: FOUR FOR ONE, ONE FOR FOUR… NO MORE!!

Till 4th: FOUR FOR ONE, ONE FOR FOUR… NO MORE!!  Photo exhibition by four artists with pix of China at Pasta Cafe, Soi 5, Sirimunkalajan Rd., daily from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. More info at 08-5030-0300.

1st - 31st: MAE JAEM TEXTILE EXHIBITIION

1st - 31st: MAE JAEM TEXTILE EXHIBITIION with demonstrations of the weaving process and workshop by local artisans. 8.30 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays) at Lanna Wisdom Room, 2nd Floor, CM Art & Cultural Centre. Admission: Adults 90 baht, Children 40 baht. For more info, call 053-219833.

Till 6th : RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR

Till 6th : RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR The annual fair at the back of the Sala Klang (Provincial Town Hall) 6 km. out on the Mae Rim Road. Good to get to early in the day if you're a gardener. Usually there's a good selection of plants on sale. Then again, in the evening there's the Miss Chiang Mai Winter Fair competition to see. Take a pullover.

Till 13th : PHOTO EXHIBITION OF HRH PRINCESS SIRINDHORN

Till 13th : PHOTO EXHIBITION OF HRH PRINCESS SIRINDHORN at the front Exhibition Room, G Floor, CMU Art Museum showcasing pictures created by the princess during her trips to China and India. More info at 053-944833.

Till 31st Jan: STRAWBERRIES PROMOTION

Till 31st Jan: STRAWBERRIES PROMOTION Look out for mouth-watering strawberry creations available in all outlets throughout January at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. More info at 053-283900

Till 29th Feb: EXHIBITION IN HONOUR OF H.M. THE KING

Till 29th Feb: EXHIBITION IN HONOUR OF H.M. THE KING  with traditional Lanna Bai Sri ceremony by Chiang Mai Municipality. 8.30 am - 5 pm (closed Mondays) at Exhibition Room, 2nd Floor, CM Art & Cultural Centre. Admission: Adults 90 baht, Children 40 baht. For more info, call 053-219833.

1st Jan -29th Feb: GANESHA SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

1st Jan -29th Feb: GANESHA SCULPTURE EXHIBITION by Chiang Mai Lan Pan artist group at Madoo Art, Kam Thieng Market, daily from 8 am - 8 pm. More info at 089-0686149 and 087-1725591.

4th - 31st: LIFE OF LANNA

4th - 31st: LIFE OF LANNA the 62nd exhibition by 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio in Chiang Rai, featuring a painting collection of five artists. 10 am - 8 pm (closed Mondays). Opens on Friday 4th January 2008 at 7 pm at the gallery. More info at 053-719110, 053 744168 and artgallery@yahoo.com.

5th - 13th: ENTANEER PHOTO EXHIBITION & CONTEST

5th - 13th: ENTANEER PHOTO EXHIBITION & CONTEST by Faculty of Engineering, CMU. Held at 4th Floor (the area round the glass lift), Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. More info at 053-999199 Ext. 1308.

6th: TWIN MIX POSTCARDS PROJECT

6th: TWIN MIX POSTCARDS PROJECT mini-art project by 14 Thai designers who created the artworks under the topic, "Multiculturalism in Thailand" published in postcards (2,000 set limited edition) and distributed to every branch of Wawee Coffee and www.nokhookdesign.com/twinmix. The project also features the exhibition on 6th January at Wawee Coffee (Ratchadamnoen branch) from 6 pm on. More info at 086-1956677.

7th - 30th: ART SPACE GERMANY

7th - 30th: ART SPACE GERMANY Installation art exhibition by foreign artists from Germany. Held at the back Exhibition Room, G Floor, CMU Art Museum. 9 am - 7 pm. Opens Monday 7th January at 6 pm. More info at 053-944833.

10th - 31st: HIDDEN JAPAN: A LOOK AT NATURE IN JAPAN

10th - 31st: HIDDEN JAPAN: A LOOK AT NATURE IN JAPAN Photo exhibition by Yahagi Kijuro with a collection of 85 black and white photos. Held at the Exhibition Room, 2nd Floor, CMU Art Museum. 9 am - 7 pm. Opens Wednesday 9th January at 6 pm. More info at 053-944833 and Japan Foundation, (02) 260 8560-4 and www.jfbkk.or.th.

11th - 12th: REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN PAI

11th - 12th: REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN PAI Reggae concert by Pai artists at Pai Tree House, Pai, Mae Hong Son. 5 pm - 3 am. More info at Pai Artists Sub Region Club, (081) 493 1246.

13th: KHONG RIVER CULTURAL PERFORMANCES

13th: KHONG RIVER CULTURAL PERFORMANCES Ten traditional Thai, Northeastern Thai and Lao performances at the theatre, G Floor, CMU Art Museum. 9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm. Free admission. More info at 053-943624-5.

14th - 22nd Jan: THIS IS NOT PASS

14th - 22nd Jan: THIS IS NOT PASS Mix media art exhibition by five students from Fine Arts Faculty, CMU. Held at Fai Sor Come Gallery, 229, Huay Kaew Rd., T. Suthep, A. Muang. 9 am - 6 pm. More info at 083-4704619.

297th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING

297th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 297th meeting - Swimming Against the Tide: The Cuban Health System 47-minute documentary film produced/directed by Tom Fawthrop. The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-409418.

19th: ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CONCERT

19th: ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CONCERT by Rhythm & Boyd Eleventh, Love Is Music, at parking area, CMU Art Museum. 4 pm. Tickets: 200 baht / person. Proceeds donated to the Elephant Hospital, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Lampang. Book tickets at X-Fm, G Floor, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. More info at 087-1824580.

19th - 21st: BORSANG UMBRELLA AND SANKAMPAENG HANDICRAFT FESTIVAL

19th - 21st: BORSANG UMBRELLA AND SANKAMPAENG HANDICRAFT FESTIVAL Variety of handicraft products and parades. Held at Bosang Village, Sankampaeng district (see Sankampaeng Map p.65). From 8 am on. More info at Ton Pao Sub-District Municipality Office, 053-338049.

19th Jan - 16th Feb: ACRYLIC PAINTING EXHIBITION

19th Jan - 16th Feb: ACRYLIC PAINTING EXHIBITION  by Burmese artist Tin Maung Oo at Suvannabhumi Art Gallery (next to Wat Ket, from 10 am - 9 pm. Opens Saturday 19th January at 6 pm. More info at 081-0315309.

25th - 27th: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

25th - 27th: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ Play by the English Club, English Department, held at 8th Floor HB7 building, Humanities Faculty, CMU. 7 pm on 25th and 26th January. Ticket 49 baht / person. 2 pm on 26th and 27th January for school student audience (free admission). For more info and reservations, call 053-943251, 084-1738778 and 084-4065661.

28th Jan - 10th Feb: IN MY MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS

28th Jan - 10th Feb: IN MY MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS Photo exhibition by Israeli artist Yishay Garbasz featuring the surviving Jews during WWII. Exhibition Room, G Floor, CMU Art Museum. 9 am - 5 pm. Opens Thursday 31st January at 6 pm. More info at 053-944833, yishay@yishay.com and www.yishay.com.

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