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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Throughout October SPECIAL AIR FARE BY LAMAI TRAVEL

Throughout October SPECIAL AIR FARE BY LAMAI TRAVEL 
1. A package tour to Luangprabang at 9,000 baht, including Laos Airline's return ticket, accommodation at Santi Villa plus ABF, roundtrip transfer between airport and hotel. Price is inclusive of applicable tax.
2. Special return ticket from Bangkok to Narita by Thai Airways at 12,800, excluding tax.

5th > 30th: PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION

5th > 30th: PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION by students from Thai Art Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University, held at the Exhibition Room, 2nd floor, Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Centre. Admission fee B. 90 for adults and B. 40 for children. 8:30 am - 5 pm. Closed Monday. For more info, call 053-219833.

5th > 30th: THE WORLD IN PAINTING

5th > 30th: THE WORLD IN PAINTING Contemporary paintings exhibition by 9 Australian artists, in collaboration with Australian Embassy, Thailand, at Exhibition Room, first floor, CMU Art Museum. Opens 4th October at 6 pm. More info at 053-218280. Open daily from 9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays and public holidays). Free admission.

4th > 5th: KAD PEU LAMEU

4th > 5th: KAD PEU LAMEU The local flea market at the Traditional Houses Museum at Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, demonstrates local lifestyle as well as offers traditional food and handicrafts created by talented salah (‘Master’). This is a monthly event occurring on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. This month features a ying khong (traditional slingshot) competition. Anybody with their own catapult is welcome; admission fee for participants is B. 50. For more info, call (053) 943 625.

6th > 28th: ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION

6th > 28th: ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION including paintings, drawings and installation pieces by 10 artists from Bangkok, Pattani, Mahasarakam and Chiang Mai, held at Exhibition Room, first floor, CMU Art Museum. Opens Friday 5th October at 6 pm, with special lecture and discussion on abstract art on Thursday 18th October at 1:30 pm.

7th: CLASSIC DUO CONCERT

7th: CLASSIC DUO CONCERT by violinist Somchai Wattanaprasopsuk and pianist, Merry Macnalac. The performance includes Beethoven's Sonata No.1, compositions by Kreisler, Liszt and more. 7:30 pm - 9 pm at the theatre, CMU Art Museum. Tickets B.100 per person. For reservation, call 053-240850.

11th > 18th: CHINESE VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL

11th > 18th: CHINESE VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL  with numerous vegetarian dishes at G floor (the Aquarium Area), Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport, 10 am - 9 pm.

12th > 14th: THAN SALAK

12th > 14th: THAN SALAK: demonstration of annual local ritual of making merit by offering monks' necessities at Lanna Wisdom School, 9 am - 8 pm. More info at 053-810623.

16th > 29th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

16th > 29th: 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). - "Sacrifice" - The Story of Child Prostitutes from Burma. A talk and documentaary film presentation by Hseng Noung of the Shan Women's Action Network (SWAN). 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: THE DODO BIRD

19th: THE DODO BIRD, ne act play by Emanuel Fried with an intense theme exploring the life of a social underdog. The play, performed by The Gate Theater Group, opens at AUA (Language School) Auditorium at 7:30 pm, with the additional performances on 20th and 27th, and free preview on 18th October. Ticket price, B. 250 per person. For more info, call 087-1772195 or e-mail thegatetheater@asia.com.

19th > 23rd: TALKING CARE OF OUR EMOTIONS

19th > 23rd: TALKING CARE OF OUR EMOTIONS, meditation program featuring the meditation technique of Thich Nhat Hanh, the famous Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, held at Lanna Human Resources Development Centre in San Kampaeng. For reservation, please call 085-3182938 or fax 053-270452.

27th > 2nd: CHIANG MAI FOOD FESTIVAL

27th > 2nd: CHIANG MAI FOOD FESTIVAL with savory dishes from over 80 renowned restaurants in town at Lan Muan Jai, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.

31st: HALLOWEEN NIGHT

31st: HALLOWEEN NIGHT celebration with DJ Shaky at Mix Bar, D2 Hotel, from 9 pm - midnight. Admission B. 350 / person with 2 glasses of cocktails or wine free. For reservation, please call 053-999999.

Until 21st Dec: VARIOUS DISCOUNTED ITEMS

Until 21st Dec: VARIOUS DISCOUNTED ITEMS at HQ Papermaker. Christmas goods are on sale with special offers, and up to 40% discount for paintings. All available at HQ Art Gallery opposite Wat Phrasingh, Mon-Fri 8.30am -5.30pm. Tel. 053-814 717-8.

The Other 11 Months

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