17 october 2014
weekly guide
BIG PARTY WEEKEND @ MOJO: DIWALI PARTY DJ EMMANUEL santarromana OPEN THE JAM NIGHT UNION IS BACK! DJ NANZIEE DEBUTS MYANFOOD/ MYANHOTEL 2014 EXPO INTERNATIONAL COMEDY SHOWCASE: ro campbell @50TH ST BAR BRITISH COUNCIL: TRANSSEXUAL TEEN BEAUTY MOVIE
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans This weeekend is a bonus for those who love to dance! MOJO has 2 uber international DJs for Friday's Diwali Party and Saturday will be a night of old skool hits! Union Bar re-opens for a debut by DJ Nanziee from Bangkok. Save yourself for comedy this coming Tuesday - 50th St Bar flies in Ro Campbell this month. A guaranteed riot! Something different for a Thursday night; an interesting movie @ the British Council called Transsexual Teen Beauty Queen. Yeah, that got my attention too :) Check out more events @ MYANMORE.com Have a great weekend, possums!
what’s on FRIDAY 17TH OCT LIVE MUSIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come and hear their resident band doing great cover songs! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM
DIWALI PARTY @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Indian-themed night with DJ Kabir Sidhu from Singapore! Dress up in your most colorful outfit with a slice of shine and bling. Join MOJO in the Diwali celebration. Dress Code: Sari, Chaniya Choli, Salwar or Kurta! Entry - 10,000Ks! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:00 PM The last time MOJO had the Indian-themed Bollywood Night it was off the charts! Mark our calendar.
POP & R&B @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE
Pop and R&B live music @ Sky Bistro. Come and enjoy music performances of The Four Band! ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MYANFOOD / MYANHOTEL 2014 EXPO | BUSINESS
Last day! Myanmar’s No.1 international hospitality, food & drinks exhibition. Over 250 products and brands to see from around the world! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd (Next to Minder Ground), Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OIL & GAS 2014 MYANMAR | BUSINESS
Last Day! Exhibition focusing on oil and gas exploration, production and refining! ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Close by Victoria Hospital) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY 17TH - 23RD WHOLE WEEK PROMOTION @ TORI | DINING
Sayl the password KAMPAI with your food order and get a free Singha beer! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 6:00 PM
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what’s on DELICIOUSLY DEEPAVALI @ CAFE SULE | DINING
Come and celebrate the Festival of Lights. Begin the Hindu New Year by indulging in authentic flavours of India with family and friends. US$30 per person. RSVP - 01 242828. ? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd (opposite Sakura Tower) | P FROM 6:00 PM
FRIDAY 17TH - 25TH LAND OF JADE EXHIBITION | ART
Land of Jade photographs by Minzayar from the Jade mines of Hpakant. A project supported by the Natural Resource Governance Institute @ The Witness Yangon Documentary Arts Space ? 3rd Floor, Pyan Hlwar Building, 4A Parami Road (Chawtwingone Junction) | P 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 18TH OCT JAM IT! ON THE BEAT | STAGE
Want to see the underground hip hop scene? JAM IT! See them here live! ? Zeal Coffee Lounge & Restaurant - 99, Myay Nu St, Sanchaung Tsp | P FROM 6:00 PM
R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL MUSIC @ UNION BAR & GRILL | NIGHTLIFE
Resident DJ at W BANGKOK, Nanziee (Joy), will be making his highly-anticipated debut at Union Bar & Grill, playing everything from hip hop jazz to soul music. ? 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Road) | P FROM 10:00 PM Union is back from their mini-reno with a soulful Saturday night.
EMMANUEL SANTARROMANA @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Exclusive old-school and dance floor selection by one of Shanghai’s most talented DJ and producer. Played around the world including Paris, Moscow & Shanghai, performed for big brands like Prada, Chanel & Cartier. One night only! 5,000Ks entry (1 drink included) ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10:00 PM The godfather of all DJs is here! And he’s playing old-skool hits! Wooot!
SATURDAY 18TH - 22ND OCT WIN MYINT MOE SOLO ART EXHIBITION | ART
Featuring over 30 exquisite paintings. His first solo exhibition at Gallery 65. ? Gallery 65 - 65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd (Behind Parkroyal Hotel) | P 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 19TH OCT OPEN THE JAM @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
On-the-spot creations will be reverberating off Mojo’s walls. “Open The Jam,” a night of music performed by you and the friends you’ll meet while jamming together. Free entry. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 7:00 PM -10:00 PM
HAPPY PARENT AFTERNOONS @ OTBT | PROMOTION
Come by and send your kids to the Kandawgyi playground while you drink yourself happy with 10% off all drinks! ? Kandawgyi Natural Park, Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar, Mingla Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
what’s on MONDAY 20TH OCT QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Free pitcher of beer for every round of winning team! Competition intensifies every week. ? 9/13 50th st, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
LIVE PIANO @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE
Come and enjoy Mr Bonny tinkering on his piano as the sun sets. New wine menu. ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MONDAY BLUES @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Come enjoy a unique blues gig in Yangon. There's always some space for other musicians during the second set. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM
TUESDAY 21ST OCT STANDUP YANGON @ 50TH STREET BAR | STAGE
International Comedy Showcase starring UK-based Aussie Ro Campbell. His relentlessly entertaining and award-winning brand of cheeky and slightly dark humor has wowed audiences everywhere from Adelaide to Bangalore, Helsinki to Singapore and many places in between. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM 50th St Bar serves up their monthly comedy with another hilarious act, this time from the UK.
LIVE PERCUSSION & GUITAR @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE
Live percussion and guitar by Mr Charly & his crew every Tuesday night at Sky Bistro. ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 21ST - 23RD 2ND MYANMAR ELECTRIC POWER CONVENTION 2014 | BUSINESS
MEPC is one of the most important power conferences in Myanmar. 250+ delegates and speakers will gather to discuss and find out the opportunities in this reformed country’s booming Power and T&D market. ? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd (opposite Sakura Tower) | P FROM 9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY 22ND OCT LIVE MUSIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come and hear their resident band doing great cover songs! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM
TOASTMASTERS CLUB IN YANGON | ACTIVITY
Toastmasters is a place where people of all abilities can practice and improve their public speaking skills in a fun, supportive and friendly environment. ? The British Club - Alan Pya Pagoda Road | P 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Meet your besties, sip a complimentary cocktail while enjoying the groovy tunes of our resident DJ Mr.Y. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 8:00 PM
what’s on WEDNESDAY 22ND - 24TH MYANMARWATER 2014 | BUSINESS
The event brings together the worlds of water technology and water management, a point of interest for industry players in the region, as well as foreign investors interested in carving out a niche in Myanmar's emerging market. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd (Next to Minder Ground), Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
THURSDAY 23RD OCT
TRANSSEXUAL TEEN BEAUTY QUEEN | ACTIVITY
The movie follows the world's youngest transsexual as she attempts to win Miss England and draw attention to the challenges she's faced, from bullying to suicide attempts, surgery to the catwalk. Follow one girl's brave attempt to achieve acceptance for who she really is. Free Entry! ? British Council Library - 78, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to Strand Hotel) | P FROM 6:00 PM A movie about courage and resilience; something different for a Thursday night.
FOLK ON FIRE WITH L'N'R BAND @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Left ‘N’ Right Band is a fresh new local. From folk to reggae, oldies to recent tunes, they will light up your night! Free Entry! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
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Smoking monk Credit: Don Wright www.donwrightimages.com
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THE MIRROR
REFLECTIONS AWAITING REACTIONS by borbala kalman ‘The Mirror’ – a group exhibition that opened at the end of September at TS1 Yangon – announces to display reflections on society, Myanmar society in the present case. It’s not very often that Yangon hosts a contemporary show tending to manifest a critical image of the present. True, more and more artists, especially the generation under 40 seems braver with each of their piece becoming public, but rarely a specific idea unites these works within a space dedicated to art. Having a concept behind an exhibition means that a well-thought out guideline – a vision, a philosophical formulation or a characteristic feature, preferably connecting to actual or pertinent matters – unites the presented works allowing them to carry a different aspect; to open a dialogue not only about art but also about various approaches for one issue. The subtitle ‘Contemporary Art in Myanmar’, although too general for such a small slice of the whole scene, yet the four artists – Myat Kyawt, Thurein, Wa Lone, Zun Ei Phyu – and their works on display create a unique and strong combination. Similar to a prism, where each side would correspond to a work, the exhibition absorbs ‘the nature of actual society’ to separate within the space some main topics – the less manifest identities of artists, failing education, the irony of political games, the importance society appropriates to trivia – and reflect on them. For a long time, art functions as a tool to criticize, suggest or deny – therefore it obviously happens to reflect on society. What’s new about the idea then? That it hasn’t been really so in Myanmar until now, hence the peculiarity of the Mirror. Not only are the works embodying special media or represent interesting experiments as for technical solutions, they also have an engaging background with the message they carry. Although the topic of Zun Ei Phyu’s complex installation is the problems of education, ‘The Journey of Future’ seems to tickle our childhood senses. She annexes the viewer as she asks for interaction and creates a subtle way to generate reaction. Internationally experienced curator and artist Moe Satt has chosen to invite the spectators to join artistic journeys promising an easy visual digestion at first sight but which eventually reveal thick layers of irony or a true kick of honesty if analyzed within their context. The accompanying catalogue will certainly help to perceive the unvarnished depth of the displayed mirrors. The Mirror – Contemporary Art in Myanmar is at Ts1 Gallery, September 26 – November 1, 2014
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CRUSTACEAN by leena salim WHAT IT IS Crustacean is a family-run seafood restaurant managed by 26 year-old Myint Myat. Thanks to her family’s main business in seafood processing and export, it’s not surprising that they have one of the freshest seafood on offer you can find in Yangon. Along with the wide choices on the menu, self-service BBQ and other meats are also available. ATMOSPHERE Set in a well-known area of Parami in Myint Zu street, a foray into this side of tow is well-worth the trip for seafood and BBQ lovers. A wellthought out décor for outdoor diners with its leafy surrounding, pleasant music and spacious seating area. Crustacean, opened about three months ago, is a tad kitschy with multi-coloured half vases, framed photos of old Hollywood movies and empty film reels adorning the walls, one supposes, a reflection of Myint Myat’s seemingly carefree personality. A BBQ corner is dedicated to those who much prefer to do it D-I-Y. Indoors, an air-conditioned room and a private room is also available but it is evident that guests much prefer to be outdoors amongst the ever-increasing seasonal bugs and fresh air. RECOMMENDATION The 2-coloured Crispy Fish is done half-and half; sweet and sour on one side and a spicy chilli on the other. It comes crispy, with a distinct difference in flavour – one veering on the sweet side to sour and the other a tolerable edge to its spiciness. The Grilled Prawns with Butter is definitely the winner of the day – goodsized and fleshy, they are made juicier with butter. The Hot and Sour Prawn Tempura Soup – their chef’s creation – is a good accompaniment throughout the meal. It’s huge bowl chock-full with tofu, mushroom, vegetables and tempura. PRICES Fish cost from 6,000Ks to 10,000Ks depending on type. Tempura Soup is for 4,000Ks. A basket of Soft Shell Tempura at 6,000Ks and Grilled Prawns at 5,000Ks 52A Myint Zu st, Parami, Yankin Tsp | Tel: 09259261508, 0931278643, 094303352 | Opens daily 11am to 11pm
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