Upcoming Events & The Arts till 31st October

Ashley Caselle (UK) @ Zouk 1st October . Friday The Ex-Gatecrasher resident DJ is back! Expect the unexpected with his versatile progressive sounds. RM 30 before 11pm, RM 40 after 11pm for Men Free entry for ladies before midnight, RM35 thereafter. Push @ Zouk 2nd October (Launch) & 16th October Saturday Nights Delivering a distinctive profusion of cutting-edge and innovative sounds. Push aims to break the homogeneity and predictability of local dance music and promote open mindedness for newer musical genres and soundscapes. Featuring Zouk residents RaySoo, Fono, Gabriel on main deck duties. This new regular Saturday club night will also host lesser known yet still brilliant and inventive international DJ's and performers that will further advocate Push unique music policy. The launch on Oct 2nd features guest performance by Justin Lim & Krishna, duo percussionist will inject a tribal feel with thier live performance. RM30 + 2 drinks (Men & Ladies) Free entry for ladies before midnight Benny Benassi @ Atmosphere 6th October 2004 . Wednesday Benny Benassi will play in Asia for the first time ever @ atmospheretheclub. This will be his one & only gig in Asia this year so load up on the Redbulls and call in sick the next day if you have to coz’ he’s on top of the clubber’s must do-TDF (to die for) list of the year! Benny is currently touring around Europe, in particular France, Germany and Ibiza, with his inimitable dj sets. Benny has toured extensively round France this summer, with dates in Germany and Ibiza, too. He made his UK debut at The Gallery in Turnmills alongside Tall Paul in September and has Queen in Paris lined up alongside Crobar in Miami and other hot stuff this autumn. His dj'ing style is easy to describe... it's kinda electro, sort of house-tec, dirty and cool, sweaty and smooth. RM30 + 1 drink1st 300 KCC members b4 1am RM15 + 1 drink www.twelvesi.com.my www.bennybenassi.com Tribute @ Ghetto Heaven, Zouk 7th October . Thursday Commemoration of the departed of Hip Hop, Ghetto Heaven pays tribute to those who we miss. Are you the original Ghetto Boy or Ghetto Girl? Come and crunk in your dopest threads and blingest bangles and we'll give the illest homeboy and homegirl props by way of Zouk Membership and a bottle of premium liquor! Admission: RM 28 (1 Drink), Free for ladies all night. Renaissance presents Sander Kleinenberg (Nld) @ Zouk 8th October . Friday Renaissance's "Everybody" is all about celebrating life. Sander returns to compile yet another storming mix for the Everybody series. With chart topping remixes for artists such as Justin Timberlake, Annie Lennox, Janet Jackson and N.E.R.D., Sander's career has blown up in a very short time. Sander will be taking clubbers to euphoria as he incorporates the latest Pioneer DJX for a enhanced DJ / Multimedia set!! RM 35 before 11pm, RM 45 (Men) / RM 40 (Ladies) after 11pm for (Inclusive 2 Drinks) Note: Zouk member's and complimentary members cannot sign in as guests on this night. Cafe del Mar @ Passion 8th October . Friday Resident DJs Tim Coates and Sito set the mood before letting Café Del Mar DJs Bruno and Sebastian Gamboa build the groove. Be sure to come in your best blue or white outfit. 11pm. RM30 inc. 1 drink. For info, log onto www.poppy-collection.com See more details above. Vestax Extravaganza 2004 Grand Final @ Espanda 8th October . Friday . 9pm The big cheese of scratch and mix DJs emerge in a final attack on the wheels of steel. The madness begins when the needle drops. Representing the Central Region are the Groove Syndicate posse DJ Xile, Ginster and Jodin. May the best turntablist win! Free bef. 10pm, aft., RM30 inc. 2 drinks. For info, log onto www.espandaclub.com. Hennessy Pure White Trailblazers 2004 Opening Party @ Atmosphere 8th October . Friday Expect more clubbing mayhem with the return of wildly themed costumed ambassadors, live entertainment with clubber interaction and Pure White bottle promotions. Complimentary drinks will be served from 11pm-1.30am so blaze on over! 9pm. Entry for 2 with 1 bottle purchased, entry for 5 with 2 bottles. Delicious Presents Kevin Saunderson @ Atmosphere 9 October, 9pm . Saturday Kevin Saunderson returns to KL as he gets ready to kick up another batch of techno beats that will have you moving like crazy you wouldn't know when to stop. RM40 (inclusive of 1 drink), RM20 (first 300 KCC members, inclusive of 1 drink, before 12am) Heineken presents Thirst Asia Semi Finals & Finals @ Zouk 9th October & 20th November . Saturday Four Found at Thirst winners from across the region battle it out for the finals on Saturday 20th November featuring Pete Tong (UK), Ireland's Miss Motif and Daniele Divolli (Italy) rocking the joint for a massive after party. More details at Heineken Found at Thirst RM 30 before 11pm, RM 40 after 11pm for Men Free entry for ladies before midnight, RM35 thereafter. Sessions @ Velvet Underground 10th October . Sunday, 10pm Once again, Zouk presents Sessions, a monthly Sunday occasion, with a strong cult following. Sessions is aimed at giving Malaysian-based DJs the exposure they deserve. KL dance music pioneer DJ Gabriel hosts the night and warms up the dancefloor before handing the decks over to the featured talent. This month we present Skyo-G and Victor G as our guests. Currently with a single released on HitzFM ‘Malaysia's Top 10 Chartz', Skyo-G is all geared up to go psycho with an upbeat live electronica set. Victor G will bring up the rear with his skill at the decks with a versatile set that ranges from deep house, tribal to techno. Admission: RM 20 (1 Drink) The Ivy @ Opening Night 12th October . Tuesday Free Flow 7pm -9pm. Dress Code: Cocktail Glam Same row as Savanh/Bar Blonde on Heritage Row. By Invitation. Irie J @ Salsa Havana, Federal Hotel 12th October . Tuesday There will be a UK vocalist Irie J performing a selection on R&B, Soul, Reggae and Jazz. 10pm. No cover charge. Johnnie Walker Black Label VIP Invitation Head out on a Journey of Taste here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 19 Oct 2004, Tue, 7 - 9pm : Zouk KL, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 20 Oct 2004, Wed, 7 - 9pm : Zouk KL, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 21 Oct 2004, Thu, 7 - 9pm : Kit Kat Lounge, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 25 Oct 2004, Mon, 7 - 9pm : Kit Kat Lounge, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 26 Oct 2004, Tue, 7 - 9pm : Zouk KL, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 27 Oct 2004, Wed, 7 - 9pm : Zouk KL, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 28 Oct 2004, Thu, 7 - 9pm : Kit Kat Lounge, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Click here to be invited or to be on future guestlist. Jose Thomas & GrooveUnction with Mia Palencia @ Alexis Bistro Ampang Oct 22 & 23, 2004 (10.30pm) GrooveUnction with Mia Palencia on vocals returns to deliver their unique brand of power packed groove. Click here for more information Nick Warren @ Zouk 23rd October . Saturday . 9pm His unique use of funky trance and progressive house weaved magic with KL's clubbers last time round. Now he's back. His previous performance was sold-out, so come early to avoid hitting your head against a wall in frustration. RM 35 before 11pm, RM 40 after 11pm for Men. Free entry for ladies before midnight, RM35 thereafter. Paid Admission inclusive 2 drinks. For info, log onto www.zoukclub.com.my. Delicious @ Atmosphere 23rd October . Saturday . 10pm Twelve SI and 603 invites everyone to experience Delicious with DJ Groovedoctor. Casey, Alonso & Vincent @ La Bodega KL Oct 23, 2004 (10pm) A versatile and enterprising bass player, Casey sessioned on a regular basis with artistes such as Siti Nurhaliza, Zainal Abidin, etc. Click here for more information Renascent @ Orange Dance Club 22nd & 29th October. Friday Journey through the underground dance scene and experience the sheer power of music through DJ Victor G, DJ Desire, Joey G, Nicky C, Alam Bryan Burger, DJ Blink and Ben Katana. Just so you know. Click here for more information. RM30 (inclusive of 1 drink) Orange, 1 Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur Alonso Gonzalez @ Alexis Ampang October 29 . Friday & October 30 . Saturday Colombian percussionist Alonso Gonzalez is back again to sizzle you this time with his Jazz Latino Quartet featuring Marcella Pinilla on vocals. Joining them are veteran Malaysian musicians, Eric Li on piano and Zailan Razak on bass. So come on over to Alexis Bistro Ampang on Fri Oct 29 & Sat Oct 30, 10:30pm, to be seduced by an evening of high-octane beats and latina rhythms. Grand Prix Challenge @ Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid 30 - 31 October Catch this road show and watch the launch of the Grand Prix challenge. There are lots of attractive prizes to be won including a drive in a Formula-1 car! Tel : 03-92861499 For more information, email info@afxconcepts.com Halloween Events Zouk Halloween Party pres. The Gathering ft. The Happy Sideshow @ Zouk 30 October . Saturday . 9pm. Darkness looms as Zouk transforms into a gothic citadel where unworldly creatures go bump in the night. Guest performers from Australia, Happy Sideshow, churn stomachs with gruesome acts like sword swallowing and grinding. Come frighteningly good looking or good lookingly frightening for free entry and a shot at bagging two tickets to a favourite holiday destination (Transylvania?). It's going to be monster. RM30 before 11pm, Ladies RM35 & Men RM40 after 11pm, Paid Admission inclusive 2 drinks. EnTranced '04 30 October Malaysia Cosplay Underground, an online community, brings you EnTranced '04, a goth party for Halloween. Dress up in a scary Goth outfit and party on with games, food, prizes while DJ Gandhi spins the night away. RM80, RM70 (16 - 30 August) Armada HotelLorong Utara C, Seksyen 52, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel : 03-7954 6888 E-mail : chin_julie@yahoo.com, james_yka@hotmail.com Popstar Halloween 30 October, 10pm Have you always wanted to be Marilyn Manson, or Pink or even The Backstreet Boys? Now you can. Dress up as your favourite popstar and head down to Liquid for its Halloween party and who knows, you may win best-dressed popstar look-alike. RM35 (inclusive of 1 drink) Liquid Club 2.04 Mezzanine, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-20261430 Halloween Party For The Boys @ Atmosphere 31 October, 9pm Whether it's putting on your scary costume or roaming from house to house in search of treats, be ready to celebrate Halloween with 12SI. Price to be confirmed p.s: If you're looking for costumes, call these two places, mention Ascension sent you. Fancy Costumes @ Hartamas, Dominique 03-23002048 or Fun Costume @ Subang 03-56352459 Stars of Diwali Concert 2004 @ NTV7 Studio 31st of October 2004 Delivering a distinctive profusion of cutting edge & innovative sounds, Stars of Diwali Concert 2004 invites you to a night of lights, dance and excitement! Held on the 31st of October 2004 - ntv7 - Studio 1 - 7.30pm.... Come join us and witness the first ever in-studio dance party - Featuring the longest spinning DJ in Malaysia, DJ Jungke Jerry as he performs Progressive Tribal House with Steve Thornton on percussions - And not forgetting our very own Prema Yin (Malaysian Topstar) along with Jacklyn Victor (Malaysian Idol) and five other artists on vocals. Expect something unique, expect something astounding - Don't miss out on most anticipated concert ever! Dress-Code Clubbing Attire The Arts & Stuff (contributed by kakiseni) Click links below to see more details Tokyo Magic Hour: What does the radical Amir Muhammad have to show for his six months in Japan, sponsored by Nippon Foundation’s Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship? A love story! Told through visual non-sequitors! Radikal! Young Contemporary Awards 2004: An annual competition, also known as Bakat Muda, this exhibition features exciting works by Chuah Chong Yong (a whole wall of SMS-es), Mohd Ekram (fan blown garbage bags) and Abdul Muthalib (laser cut metal plates previously soaked in pig’s blood, then cleansed to make them halal again). As is common with the Balai Seni Lukis exhibition listings on our website, it has generated some heated debate. Check it out. Wong Hoy Cheong Solo Exhibition: Perhaps our most internationally profiled artist, Hoy Cheong is known for his politics and savvy irreverence. Some recent works include maps that imagined if London was a colony of Penang, and a documentary titled Lust & Empire: The Discreet Rule of Malaysia in Austria 1863 to 1955. The Visit of the Tai Tai: Krishen Jit co-directs with the fabulous Ivan Heng, who plays the titular Tai Tai. The Tai Tai has returned to her poor hometown, with bodyguards, caged panther, lots of money, and an empty coffin… Can the goodly townfolks be tempted to murder for money? 31 Candles: What happened when six women are invited to a birthday party? This play written by writer-photographer Bernice Chauly has certainly gone through quite a bit to get here. Starring Ida Nerina, Christina Orow, Nicole-Ann Thomas, Sabrina Hassan, Sarah Shahrum and Zulhaila Siregar. Directed by Zahim Albakri. Check out the staged reading at Stor Teater, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka, KL, on Thu Sep 30, 8pm. Admission is free. Butterfly Lovers: Local TV actress Ms Cheong Kar Yan produces and performs in this staging of the popular Chinese folk tale. It tells of two tragic poets who, prevented from being together in life, turn into butterflies upon their deaths. Directed by Charles Jong. Proceeds from sales of tickets will go to Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, a non-profit organisation providing homes for underprivileged children, the elderly and abused women. Staged at Panggung Bandaraya, KL, from Fri Oct 1 to Sun Oct 10. Sirocco – Australian World Music Band: Established in 1980, this band’s music combines Celtic, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South American music with that of Australia's Aboriginal and Anglo-Irish heritage. They play two nights at Greenhall Actors Studio, Penang, on Sat Oct 2 and Sun Oct 3. Sept 25 - Oct 03, 2004 (8.00p.m) Malaysia Theatre Festival 2004 Theatre competitions, monoloques, performances, art exhibitions, Masterclasses and art competitions. Please click the MATIC link below for a more detailed. Sept 22 - Nov 07, 2004 Instant Cafe & Friends: Road Trip (celebrating 15 years of comedy) PENANG 22 September Grand Plaza Parkroyal Penang**: RM 132 / RM 122 Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang Dinner from 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm Sept 30 - Oct 03, 2004 (8.30pm) Emas Sepuluh Emas Sepuluh unites the contemporary and traditional dance. This production features the works of ten specially chosen Malaysian choreographers. Emas... Oct 7-9, 13-16, 2004 (October 7-9, 13-16 @8.30pm. October 10 @3pm) Life Sdn Bhd Life Sdn Bhd is an ensemble theatre presentation directed by Faridah Merican & scripted by Joe Hasham. This ensemble is... Every Friday 10pm till midnight Avanti Friday Nite Jazz Some like it hot. Some like it cool. But everyone likes it delivered with passion.What better place to give in... Oct 01, 2004 (8.30pm) Alicia Keys’ World Tour This 24-year-old triple-platinum and multi-award winning R&B soul artiste & prodigy has both beauty with talent, wisdom with youth, and... Oct 01 - 02, 2004 (10.30pm) Black Machine @ Alexis Ampang Black Machine Music Production, is Noryn on vocals, Charles on Drums, Clement on Keyboards and Vincent on bass. Band-leader,... Oct 01 - 03, 2004 (8.30pm daily. Extra matinee show at 3pm on Oct 03) Funkappella Strikes Back Zany and fun, with the usual mood swings, The Wicked Pitches are at it again, singing songs you love to... Oct 01 - 03, 2004 (8.30pm, extra matinee show @3pm on Oct 03) MPO Concert – Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor) & Julian Bliss (clarinet) Featuring Dukas' Polyeute, Weber's Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat, Op.74 & Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe.... Oct 1, 2004 (10.30pm) Purple Haze Purple Haze is helmed by drummer Shaikh Karim (formerly the band leader of Blues Gang, a popular Malaysian blues/rock band... Oct 02 - 03, 2004 (2 October @ 8.30pm & 3 October @ 3.00pm) Sirocco - Australian World Music Band in Malaysia The Actors Studio in conjunction with the Australian High Commission is proud to present one of Australia's most established world music bands,... Oct 02, 2004 (10pm) Sorry No Requests’ featuring Zarul Albakri & Keeta Brennan @ La Bodega KL Zarul Albakri began his journey in entertainment as a film producer and director. His movie Kembara Seniman Jalanan with... Oct 04 - 10, 2004 SIGNIS ASIA Assembly 2004 - Kuala Lumpur: Promoting a Culture of Peace The event will include a SIGNIS Asia Board meeting and a Seminar on Culture of Peace. This theme is very... Oct 05, 2004 (8pm) Bud Wachter & Steven Hancoff As the New York Times wrote, "Bud Wachter has elevated America's premier folk instrument, the banjo, to the concert stage with... Oct 07 & 08, 2004 (10.30pm) Leena & Llew – Living Out Loud @ Alexis Bistro Ampang One of Singapore’s Funniest Comedy & Cabaret Performers, the vibrant and vivacious Award Winning Actress Norleena Salim (Under One Roof),... Oct 06, 2004 (10.30am – 12 noon) Malaysian Traditional Performance ~ Preserving our Heritage (A talk by Eddin Khoo) Malaysia possesses a rich and diverse cultural heritage, born of the myriad traditions and practices of her people. However, over... Oct 14 - Nov 12, 2004 ‘Celebrate Diversity’ at Upstart – The Nokia Creative Arts Awards 2004 Exhibition Featuring the most outstanding finalists' artworks from Malaysia’s most promising young artistic talents.... Oct 06 - Nov 17, 2004 (From 9pm to 1am, Oct 06, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 03, Nov 10, Nov 17) Jairus Anthony MusicFest 2004 A music festival to showcase top local musicians in memory of longtime pub singer Jairus Anthony who succumbed to cancer... Oct 20, 2004 Alice in Videoland by Zedeck Siew Traffic-light giraffes, walking penises and a world of middle class luxury: Curious sights at the Malaysian Video Awards... Oct 21 - 24 & 27 - 30, 2004 (October 21 - 23, 27-30 @8.30pm, October 24 @3pm) Five Letters from an Eastern Empire Edwin Sumun is Bohu, the Imperial Tragic Poet. Separated from his corpse-handling parents at a young age, Bohu has been... Oct 21 & 23, 2004 (8.30pm) Amore - Songs For Young Lovers Featuring Kho Mei Ling (soprano), Peter Ong (tenor) & Chong Kok-Ting (pianist). Presented by Viva Opera.... Oct 21, 2004 (8pm) ensemble amarcord The Goethe-Institut Kuala Lumpur and Soka Gakka Malaysia are presenting this well known German A Capella Group! ensemble amarcord... Oct 21, 2004 First Take Final Cut First Take Final Cut is an absurd and satiric comedy that spoofs avant garde filmmakers and also pokes fun at... Oct 21 & 23, 2004 (Oct 21 @8.30pm & Oct 23 @7.30pm) Le Temps retrouvé Marcel Proust (1871-1922) is on his deathbed. Looking at photographs brings memories of his childhood, his youth, his lovers, and... Oct 22, 2004 (8pm) Prana – Life Breath Concert Prana comprises of a much sought after cast of five highly talented musicians. The leader of the ensemble is Samuel... Oct 22, 2004 (10.30pm) Purple Haze Purple Haze is helmed by drummer Shaikh Karim (formerly the band leader of Blues Gang, a popular Malaysian blues/rock band... Oct 22 - 24, 2004 (8pm) The Voices Of The Women The Voices of The Women features an all ladies Choir. Conducted by Yap Cheng May of the Choristers. Choir performers... Oct 22 - 24, 2004 (8.30pm daily. Extra matinee shows on Oct 23 & 24 @ 3pm) Amèdèè & Madeleine Based on absurdist playwright Ionesco's Amedèè. Amedèè and Madeleine realise that their lives are being destroyed by a dead body... Oct 23, 2004 (10.30pm) Strange Brew Strange Brew, is led by the Drummer, Khalid Zainuddin, flanked by Jimi Shukur as Guitarist, Naddi Rahim as Bassist and... Oct 24, 2004 (8pm) Valhalla Open Mic Nite Presenting Lucy Loo @ La Bodega KL Supporters turned promoters of KL’s indie music scene, Jaz and Beryl, kick started the first Valhalla in March 2003 with... Oct 25, 2004 (8.30pm) Malaysian Documentaries Malaysian Documentaries presented by Kelab Seni Filem Malaysia. Curated by Amir Muhammad from a total of 16 entries. Oct 26, 2004 (10pm) Sorry No Request Zarul S.Albakri first started in entertainment industry as a film producer. He has produced films like Kembara.....Seniman Jalanan with M.... Oct 27 - 29, 2004 (8.30pm) Atap Genting Atap Rembia An experimental theater play by Marlia Musa, an up and coming theater producer..... Oct 30, 2004 (7.30pm) Le Placard François Pignon, a very bland sort of man who works as an accountant in a rubber factory, is about to... Oct 30, 2004 (10pm) La Bodega KL - Acoustic Live Featuring Sufiah & Tok Khon 31 Tengkat Tong Shin Oct 31, 2004 (3pm) Down Memory Lane With Alfred Ho Featuring the Jose Feliciano of Malaysia, Alfred Ho with guest artistes Amin Sharif B. Abdullah on keyboard and Theresa Ng...