12 september 2014
weekly guide
International Comedy Showcase @ 50th St Bar Club Rizzoli relaunch @ Chatrium Hotel Rendez-vous Friday night party Jam It: a visual treat
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans Its the beginning of a new month and a new season. I was told that this is the beginning of a busy period and will continue to do so until early next year. Well, yippedee-yay! This Friday sees the official launch of Rendez-vous and the relaunch of Club RIzzoli with noshes, quaffs and performances.Who knows, one of them could be your next favourite hang out weekend joint. Fans of the Jam It concerts would be happy to know that they’re now able to re-live all those live heart-pumping moments in an exhibition come Saturday through photos, postcards and prints. They’re raising funds to make an underground album. Let’s support them. Now this makes next weekday something to look forward to - comedy @ 50th St Bar 2 nights in a row! Luke Ashlocke performs in Yangon as part of his world tour. Looks like bringing in international comedy acts will be a regular thing, folks. Yeah, I’ll tell them you said thank you. Of course, more events are listed below. FInd something that takes you fancy and enjy it. You deserve it.
what’s on FRIDAY 12TH SEPT 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
CLUB RIZZOLI RELAUNCHING PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
The best Latin hits by DJ Bay Tar with percussionist Junny & Friend plus performances by Gisbert Igaya. Join them to celebrate the relaunch of Club Rizzoli with a free flow of Myanmar Beer, Rizzoli Signature cocktails and canapes. ? Chatrium Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DJ Bay Tar, Ghizzy and friends entertains once again to relaunch Club Rizzoli. If you’ve never been there, now’s your chance.
LAUNCH NIGHT OF RENDEZ-VOUS | NIGHTLIFE
Experienced international Djs Ricky Rames (Malaysia/Myanmar), Michael Aberg (Sweden/UK) and Andre Emil (Indonesia/Sweden) bring you a night of funky and soulful House and dancefloor classics to help launch this new weekly party in one of the best venues in town. ? France Institute - 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp (Close to Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM New line-up of DJ’s and a new look at Rendez-vous. This will be a permanent Friday night fixture
THE YANGON VIBE @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Resident Mr Y is spinning for your pleasure : R&B, Hip Hop and party anthems to dance and sing all night. The benchmark party of Yangon. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 12TH - 30TH SEPT MONSOON ART BREAK 2014 @ GALLERY 65 | ART
Gallery 65 presents a month long art exhibition “MONSOON ART BREAK 2014” featuring more than 100 paintings and illustrations. ? 65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd (Behind Parkroyal Hotel) | P 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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what’s on FRIDAY 12TH - 14TH HI-TECH GADGETS 2014 & GRAND AUTO CONCEPT
The latest model in mobiles, tablets, computers, cameras, telecommunication services, branded cars, car accessories & security products. It will be the first combination of Hi-tech ICT, Branded Cars & Car Accessories. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Close by Victoria Hospital) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BUSINESS SET LUNCH @ THE STRAND CAFE | DINING
Business Set Lunch created by our French Executive Chef, Wilfrid Aubier. RSVP @ 01 243377~92. ? 92 Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to the British Embassy) | P 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
PHOTOCITY’S PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT | ART
Opening night! Starts from 5pm. Artists Moe Min (Rays), Htin Lin Golden Arrow, Than Aung (Black & White), Mya Win (City Rays) and Aung Pyae Sone (Black & White). ? The Yangon Gallery - People Park, Ahlone Rd (Beside the entrance of My Garden Restaurant) | P 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
YANGON LIFESTYLE FURNITURE FAIR 2014 | BUSINESS
Visit the 2014 Yangon lifestyle furniture fair and get special offers, discounts and more! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd (Next to Minder Ground), Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 13TH SEPT OPENING NIGHT: JAM IT @ MYANMAR DEITTA | ART
An exhibition of posters, prints and postcards from Jam It!, all on sale to raise money for the production of an album promoting Myanmar’s underground music scene. ? 3rd Floor, Pyan Hlwar Building, 4A Parami Rd (near Chawdwingone Bus stop) | P 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Whether you’ve been to any of Jam It’s concert or not, this will be a visual treat.Plus you’re supporting towards a great work here.
SHUT UP AND DANCE @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Tonight Rick (SA) is spinning for your pleasure: Deep house all night ! One thing for sure, you will shut up and dance. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 13TH - 14TH 2ND ANNIVERSARY: MYANMAR B2B - BUSINESS
2 days of free seminars in areas of Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. There will be a 4 panel discussion moderated by Prof. Aung Thun Thet! RSVP - 09 4200-333-66. ? National Theatre - Myoma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SATURDAY 13TH - 19TH THE PARASOL PROJECT @ PANSODAN SCENE | ART
Parasols are all hand-painted by more than thirty Myanmar artists who have collaborated to the project to raise money to help support the charges of low cost clinics offering year-round access to basic health care needs mainly in Yangon. ? 144 Pansodan, second floor ( across from the Ganesh Temple) | P 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
what’s on SATURDAY 13TH - 21ST FOR THE PEACE ART EXHIBITION | ART
Paintings, installations and performances of over 70 artists will be exhibited. Opening Reception will be 10:00am on 13.9.2014! ? River Ayeyarwaddy Gallery - 134, 35th Street, Middle Block, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 14TH SEPT TANGO NIGHT @ SALUD RESTAURANT | ACTIVITY
Free Argentin Tango lesson! If you have never danced the Argentine Tango, just have fun with Tango music & cocktail! ? 7C, Wingabar Rd, Bahan Tsp (Close by Clover Hotel) | P FROM 8:00 PM
TAPAS NIGHT FEVER @ THE LAB | NIGHTLIFE
15% discount on our international tapas list. Come to the Lab Wine & Tapas Bar to enjoy our signature houmous, our hearty burritos or our cheese and cold cut platters. ? 70A Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Tsp (Shwegondaing Junction) | P 5:30 PM ONWARDS
ROYAL COUSCOUS @ MOJO | DINING
After weeks of tasting we now have a couscous we're proud of! Come for a feast ! Veggie or Royal (3 meats). 20% discount on Couscous. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 7:00PM
MONDAY 15TH SEPT QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Free pitcher of beer for every round winning team! Competition intensifies every week. ? 9/13 50th st, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
MONDAY BLUES @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Come enjoy a unique Blues show in Yangon. There's always a space for other musicians during second part. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM
TUESDAY 16TH SEPT TUESDAY SNIPPETS @ PANSODAN GALLERY | ACTIVITY
Every Tuesday evening Pansodan opens up its Gallery Space for a gathering for all sorts of people who enjoy conversations and perhaps some beer until late at night. ? 286 Pansodan Road (Close by Ruby Mart) | P FROM 7:00 PM
WINE & CHEESE @ MOJO | DINING
The Cheese platter is back! Enjoy 20% discount to taste our new selections. Explore French wine for 12,000Ks- 3 wines and paired snacks. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 16TH & WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY SHOWCASE @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Luke Ashlocke (NBC, Comedy Central, London Film Festival) continues his world tour @ 50th St Bar with two nights of hilarious standup. FREE ENTRY! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM Comedy 2 nights in a row - check!
what’s on WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPT GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Meet your besties, sip a complimentary cocktail while enjoying the groovy tunes of our resident DJ Mr.Y and get your nails done - for FREE! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:00 PM - TILL LATE
THURSDAY 18TH SEPT FOLK ON FIRE WITH L'N'R BAND @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Left ‘N’ Right Band is a fresh and new local band in town. From folk to reaggae, oldies to recent tunes, they will light up your night! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM
THURSDAY 18TH - 21ST 2ND YANGON INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION 2014 | BUSINESS
The 2nd Yangon International Trade Exhibition is organized by Dagon Exhibitions limited! Cosmetics, Health Products, Electronic products, Home Decor Products, Automobiles and Job opportunity will be exhibited. All are welcome! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd (Next to Minder Ground), Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
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Austin PowersShagadelic Party @ Club 5
5th september 2014 photos by Wernich Hein
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Welcome back party @ Pun Hlaing 6th september 2014
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I smiled as she smiled back right at me. by Kassy Pajarillo wheninburma.blogspot.com http://myanmore.com/yangon/2014/09/photo-week-9/
MYANMORE RECOMMENDS:
THE SWIMMERS (Thai Horror) The title characters in The Swimmers aren’t the schoolboys with chiseled six-pack abs. Nope, the real stars of this movie are sperm, tiny swimmers who deposit themselves in a teenage girl and cause much grief for everyone involved. The story of The Swimmers centers on a love triangle that springs from a big-haired boy named Perth (Juthawut Pattarakamphon), one of the top-ranked members of his high school’s swim team. He has eyes for Ice (Supatsara Thanachart), the pretty girlfriend of Tan (Thonphop Lirattanakhachon), a taller, rangier and short-haired rival on the team who is also the closest thing Perth has to a best friend. After a few tender moments, Ice is splattered at the bottom of the school’s drained diving pool, setting up the much-touted premise of a guy haunted by the ghost of a suicidal pregnant girl. A nifty sequence has workmen replacing the smashed pool tiles in fast motion, leaving a slightly darker light blue spot where there was once the corpse of a girl. With guilt over the death weighing on him, Perth slowly comes apart. He starts encountering the girl’s ghost. His buddy Tan, grieving and angry, is determined to find out who got his girlfriend pregnant, and he enlists Perth’s Credit: thaifilmjournal.blogspot.com
KITCHEN INSPIRATION
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HARU A PREMIUM JAPANESE RESTAURANT by Ben Hopkins WHAT IT IS For connoisseurs and lovers of Japanese cuisine spring has arrived early in Yangon with this year’s opening of Haru – a premium Japanese restaurant specializing in Wagyu Beef and Kuro Buta (black pork) freshly imported from the homeland. Haru, meaning “spring season” in Japanese, offers open seating downstairs and a series of private dining rooms upstairs, centred around a hot charcoal grill that warms the room and fills the air with the aroma of freshly cooked meat and seafood. The menu is presented by waitresses dressed in traditional uniform, fluent in English and happy to explain the origins of each dish. ATMOSPHERE Located opposite Pearl Condo in Bahan Township, Haru offers a fine dining experience where you get to add the finishing touch of each exquisitely prepared slice of meat, seafood and vegetable by placing it on the charcoal grill. This allows for a communal dining experience that transforms the minimally decorated rooms into a hive of activity, a sure fire hit for family outings as well as those looking for a more intimate and exclusive dining experience. RECOMMENDATION The first dish to come our way contains several slices of the award winning Haru Premium (84 USD). Smooth as butter and finely marbled the colours deepen after a few seconds on the charcoal grill. The Haru Wagyu (20 USD) offers a similar melt-in-your-mouth-sensation as the Haru Premium but at a more affordable price. An assortment of fresh vegetables, zesty sauces and garlic rice along with an ice cold beer help neutralize the rich flavours of the Wagyu beef before we moved on to the Kuro Buta – or black pork – also imported directly from Japan. Prized for its juiciness, flavour and tenderness, this pink-hued and heavily marbled meat is also unique to Japanese cuisine and rarely found elsewhere. The Kuro Buta Hire (21 USD) is dark and soft textured, made all the more flavoursome after being marinated in Haru sauce. The Salmon (15 USD) and Tiger Prawns (12 USD) are likewise enhanced by the Haru sesame sauce, a zesty, green dip ideal for the seafood menu. Those seeking an authentic Japanese dining experience will be pleased to know the drinks list does include sake along with a choice of fine wines, beers and soft drinks. PRICE Dishes fall between 8 USD and 82 USD per serving with side orders at 3 USD a serving. Be aware, you will need to order a few dishes per person to fill up. The only dessert is Ice Cream at 3 USD.
81 Kabaraye Pagoda Rd. (opposite Sedona Hotel), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar | +95 9 421149721
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ARTIST profile Aung Khaing Aung Khaing (born 1945) studied chemistry, but his lifelong love for modern art compelled him to paint. He was one of the creators of the modern art movement in Myanmar.
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