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| Posted: 13 Aug 2011 06:43 AM PDT Art exhibition AN exhibition entitled "Stepping Forward: Nanyang Today — An Exhibition of Works by Singaporean and Malaysian NAFA Alumni" featuring artworks by 43 Singaporean and Malaysian artists will be showcased from Aug 13 to 28 at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, No. 243 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. The exhibition is organised by Soka Gakkai Malaysia and Club NAFA, supported by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and NAFA Alumni Association Malaysia. The launch will be held at 2.00pm. An art talk entitled "A Contemporary Approach of Nanyang Style" will be held at 4:00pm at the same venue. The speakers are Choo Thiam Siew, NAFA President,Bridget Tracy Tan, Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Arts and Art Galleries Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Lok How Yuan, Lecturer in Art History. All enthusiasts for art and public are welcome to participate in the art talk. For further information, please contact either Chia Kok Peng or Katherine Chui at tel no: 03-9075 6876; fax no: 03-9074 2413 email sgmpro@sgm.org.my. Tupperware Carnival THE biggest tupperware carnival by Tupperware Brands Malaysia to-date will be held on Aug 13 and 14 at Hall 3 of the MidValley Exhibition Centre, MidValley Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The two day carnival will offer visitors a complete Tupperware Brands experience, including a complete showcase of all its products, health checks, beauty tips and pointers for healthy living and space conservation. Tupperware Brands Malaysia, will also use the 2-day carnival to introduce its award winning Nano Nature Water Filtration System in Malaysia. Visitors to the carnival, will also be able to sample the clean, safe and nutrient rich water generated from the system, using its patented Nano-ceram technology and three-stage filtration. The carnival will be open to the public between 10am-10pm. Other activities include the MAGIC of makeovers demonstration on techniques for easy makeovers, make up techniques and grooming tips with BeautiControl, Tupperware Brands' beauty and skin care range.Visitors to Tupperware Carnival 2011 will also be able to check their BMI and blood pressure levels, conduct their health checks and receive free consultation from Nutritionists at the carnival. For more information on Tupperware Brands and the Tupperware Carnival 2011, visit tupperwarebrands.com.my or facebook.com/tupperwarebrandsmalaysia. Elvis Presley D' Happy Club activity centre for seniors is collaborating with Malaysia Elvis Presley Fan Club to organise a special tribute to Elvis Presley Concert on August 14, at Eulogia Community Center, 11 Jalan SS26/6, Taman Mayang Jaya, PJ, at 7.30pm. There will be Elvis of Malaysia/Asia, Ht Long & a special guest artist, the best "Elvis" Award Winner appearance. It is open to the public and admission is by tickets, Limited places. For details, call 012-323 0560 (Christopher) or visit www.kairosforcommunity.blogspot.com. Raya Celebrations Come celebrate Hari Raya at Sunway Pyramid where the inspiration of waus surrounds the mall and becomes an attractive centrepiece. Watch the Wau Craftsmanship Demo conducted by Terengganu-ian Wau-maker Muhd Ariff bin Mazlan, the 'Wow' Raya Dance and the roving Cheer Raya Dance performances. Get dodols from Leo the Lion. Shop for exquisite souvenirs at LG2's Malaysian Craft Promotion or the Raya Bazaar to hunt for more great Raya gifts. You can also redeem uniquely wau-designed Raya packets, stand a chance to win iPad 2 or get Marks & Spencer Confectionary Vouchers when you shop at Sunway Pyramid. Call Sunway Pyramid at tel no: 03-7494 3100 or log on to www.sunwaypyramid.com for more information. Chinese Opera Central Market will be organising a special traditional Chinese drama and musical which will be performed by Choy Him Heong, the oldest and famous Chinese Opera Troupe in Kuala Lumpur. It is also the only opera group who can perform in English. The show will be held tonight at 8pm at the Central Market Stage. These specials events organised by Central Market is open for free to the public. For more information and details, please visit http://www.centralmarket.com.my. Left Hander's Day 2011 Celebrate Left Hander's Day at 1 Utama Shopping Centre this weekend. The event will be held at the Community Centre, 1Utama Shopping Centre, First Floor, Oval (new wing), Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya from 10am-10pm. Look out for interesting activities like the Lefty Brain Teasers, Lefty Fun Dip, Lefty Survey and Lefty Items for sale. For more information contact, 016-628 1847 or 03-7877 3926 or visit lefthandedmalaysia.blogspot.com. 1Malaysia — A Touch of Style Art Exhibition Capture the various displays of our very own Malaysian designers' artwork organised by Sungei Wang Plaza in collaboration with SAITO College held in conjunction with Malaysia Contemporary Art Festival 2011. Six creative artworks namely, "The Wishing Tree", "Ubi", "Lepak", "Bersatu", "Kita" and "U" are on display along Fiesta Street during the three month exhibition which runs tillSept 30. The art exhibits are results and ideas gained from the hard work & effort of young SAITO students and lecturers. The exhibition focuses on the multi-racial and cultural aspects of Malaysia with the aim of synergy and togetherness. For further information, please contact the Promotions/ Public Relations Department at 03-2142 6636. Be a fan of ours today @ www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza for immediate updates and events on our promotion. LIVING ART FROM ANCIENT LAND EXHIBITION Shalini Ganendra Fine Art @ Gallery Residence presents Living Art from Ancient Land a landmark exhibition of work by aboriginal artists from Elcho Island, Australia that is curated by Dr. Susan Cochrane. The exhibition runs till September 30. The exhibition will feature works by five leading artists of Elcho Island, most of whose works are in museum collections. The exhibition will include paintings by Peter Datjing, paintings and prints by Margaret Gudumurrkuwuy, Spirit Men sculptures by Jeremiah Bonson, bark paintings by Richard Gandhuwuy, soft sculpture by Mavis Warrngila Ganambarr. These artists have achieved high reputations in Australia and internationally. This exhibition is their first in Malaysia. As part of the exhibition, Dr. Susan Cochrane, an international authority of Pacific Art, will speak at the Gallery's Vision Culture Lecture, (sponsored by HSBC, the Australian HC and UNESCO), on the history and current practises of Aborginal art, particularly in Elcho Island. Calligraphy art exhibition Oriental Art & Cultural Centre (OACC) is having an exhibition themed Five Styles of Calligraphy, featuring works of 40 calligraphers. The exhibition would run from July 27 to Aug 21 while the opening ceremony would be held on July 31 from 11am-3pm. The centre has also lined up a few talks in conjunction with the exhibition for calligraphy lovers to learn more about the art. OACC is located at No. 10 & 12, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Pusat Elken, Jalan 1/137C, 5th Mile, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. Opening hours are from 10am-6pm (weekends). Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Admission is free. For details, call 03-7785 6363 or visit www.efoacc.org. Art exhibition There will be a solo art exhibition by Eng Tay called SIMPATICO. His solo will feature seven pieces of his new sculptures as well as 31 pcs of new oil pastels which he has not shown before. The exhibition will be held at the Art Accent Gallery 2F 9 & 10, Second Floor, Bangsar Village II, Jalan Telawi Satu, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur from 10.00am-10.00pm daily. For more information contact 603-2287 1908. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
| Posted: 13 Aug 2011 06:43 AM PDT ASSESSMENT PAYMENT THE Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) would like to remind all property owners to pay their assessment fees by Aug 31. The MBSA main payment counters and the branches at Kota Kemuning and Sungai Buloh will be open from Monday to Thursday (7.30am- 5.30pm) and Friday (7.30am to 12.15pm and 2.45pm to 5.30pm). The drive-through counters at Wisma MBSA will be open from 7.30am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday. For details call 03-5522 2876 or 03-5522 2882. HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN A Blood Donation and Health Awareness Campaign will be held today from 9am to 3pm at the TOUCH Community Centre (124 - 126, 107-109, Jalan SS2/6 PJ). A team of doctors and medical students from Universiti Hospital (UH) will facilitate this and all blood collected will go to UH. For details contact 03-78730824. PHOTOGRAPHY TALK Malaysian Institute of Art will organise a free photography talk on "Photography as a New Language: Innovation, Creation & Marketing". The talk will be presented by Diana Lui and Klavdij Sluban. The talk will be held on Aug 15 from 10am to 11:30am at the Malaysian Institute of Art. For enquiries and registration, contact 03-2163 2337 or 03-4108 8100 or email mia.ems@gmail.com. GARDEN SALE Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is organising a garden sale Aug 18 and 19 from 2.30pm to 6pm at its office at No 15, Jalan 14/28, Section 14, PJ. Look out for goodies and new items such as soaps, postcards, season's greeting cards. Bring your own bag. All proceeds go towards WAO's Refuge and Child Care Centre. call 03-7957 5636 for info. CARING GIVING 1Malaysia There will be a blood donation drive on Aug 20 from 11am to 3pm at 1st Floor, Subang Parade (in front of Style Design). This programme is in conjunction with Global Peace Day on 11.11.11 at 11.11am. The target is to achieve 111 donors on this day. CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar) offers Chinese Brush Painting Short Courses at its Centre for Extension Education, PJ campus. The course will commence on Aug 24 (every Wednesday) from 7pm to 9pm. For details call 03-7957 2818 or 016-223 3563. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
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