Creative Industry Conference, KL Design Week

For you creative types out there, check out the two exciting events featured in March, namely the Creative Industry Conference and KL Design Week. The KL Design Week actually continues into the first week of April.

PJ Hilton's New F&B Blog

Check out PJ Hilton's brilliant new blog

Frigglive is delighted to introduce www.ZestPJ.com, the blog for the restaurants and bar at the Hilton Petaling Jaya. You will get the latest news on delicious happenings, special online deals and be the first to know about the hottest live band playing at their restaurants & bars. In conjunction with the launch, you can now register and join the Zest!Trivia Contest where 50 dining vouchers are up for grabs weekly.

March Fare at Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur

Delicious Spring Offerings - 1 to 31 March Spring is the end of winter. A time of growth, renewal and of new life. A season where the freshest of vegetables, fruits and fishes such as tara sprout, butterbur, rape blossom, sierra, mash melon and strawberries are aplenty in Japan. Come and enjoy this delightful selection of spring harvest in Benkay Japanese Restaurant, where every dish is prepared to tease and satisfy your palate for the best.

Have A Good & Green One, Y'all

Earth Hour 2009

Sat Mar 28, 2009

Time: 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Tel: 03 7803 3772

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Participate in Earth Hour on the 28 March 2009 by turning off your lights for one hour from 8.30pm - 9.30pm.

If you would like to sponsor or be more involved in Earth Hour, contact the organiser at 03 7803 3772 or by email. Earth Hour in Malaysia is planned and run by WWF-Malaysia and its partners.

Website: http://earthhour.org.my/

The Ikea Sale

From: Thu Feb 26, 2009 to Sun Mar 22, 2009

Mon – Thurs, 9.30am - 10pm; Fri, Sat, Sun, eve & on Public Hols, 9.30am 11pm. No.2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya Tel: 03 7726 7777

In the current economic downturn that the world’s is facing now, we need all the savings that we can. Well, Ikea had just this in mind. From 26 February to 22 March, shoppers will enjoy great marked down prices on all items at the IKEA Sale. You’ll enjoy great savings with their fantastic offers IKEA Express Home Delivery Service is available throughout the sale period at only RM50/trip within delivery zones in Klang Valley. Payment should be made by 3pm at the Home Delivery Counter. Normal price is RM65/trip. During the sale period, you’ll also enjoy 10% discount for Sewing Services. You can create your own curtains, blinds, sofa and cushion covers, upholstery and do alteration. Sewing Service is available at the IKEA Exit Hall, after the checkout counters. Ikea’s will be unveiling some new arrivals during the sale periods, so you can be sure that your home will look like new, and at a fraction of the normal price too. For more information, please call Customer Service at 03 7726 7777 or visit website. www.ikea.com.my

Disney On Ice - Princess Wishes

Date :Mar 20 - 22 2009

Venue : Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil

Kuala Lumpur

Contact : Axcess Tickets

Phone : 603-7711 5000

Admission Fee: RM228, RM178, RM128, RM58

Sunburst KL International Music Festival 2009

Date : Mar 21, 2009

Time : 2.00pm to 2.00am

Venue : Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort

Kuala Lumpur

Phone :+603-27807010

Fax :+603-27807011

Email info@sunburstkl.com

Website :http://www.sunburstkl.com

A Mei Star Tour

Fri Mar 20, 2009 Time: 8.45pm National Stadium (Outdoor), Bukit Jalil, KL Ticket Hotline 03 7711 5000 RM298, RM238, RM188, RM138, RM88

It’s been five years since this Asian diva performed in KL. Dubbed the Star tour, it kicked off in November 2007 and has since hit New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei.

Condors at klpac

The sensational 12-member, all-male Japanese dance troupe Condors is returning to KL after performing to packed halls here eight years ago. The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, are proud to present Conquest of the Galaxy: Mars. This tour is supported by the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Japan.

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Australia Month @ KLpac

For the first time ever, klpac will be dedicating an entire month to celebrate a country’s arts and culture. This coming April, The Australian High Commission, Malaysia, and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) will be presenting the australia month @ klpac. click for

Branagh's Shakespeare

Kenneth Branagh is probably this generation’s most prolific and exciting interpreter of Shakespeare. Season 3 of Paul Loosely's Shakespeare on Film - The Branagh Variations collects together, in chronological order, all of his cinema films (so far) in which he both starred and directed.

Website:www.klpac.org

Sun Feb 8, 2009 to Sun Mar 15, 2009

Sunday - 8 Feb, 03:00 PM; 15 Feb, 03:00 PM; 1 March, 03:00 PM; 8 March, 03:00 PM; 15 March, 03:00 PM

IndiCine, KLPac, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, off Jln Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03 4047 9000

Free Admission

MPH Jimat Book Fair

MPH will be having a sale up with discounts up to 70% for various items from paperbacks to non-fictions, starting 7 March till 17 March 2009 at the Event Hall, Level 3, Bangsar Village II.

Sat Mar 7, 2009 to Tue Mar 17, 2009

10.00am

Event Hall, Level 3, Bangsar Village II, 2 Jalan Telawi Satu, Bangsar Baru, KL

Tel: 03 2288 1200

Emily of Emerald Hill

Sat Mar 7, 2009 to Sun Mar 15, 2009 8.00pm - March 7, 8, 14 and 15 Artseni@the Lodge, Female Artist Gallery, 2 Jalan Tengah, (Off Raja Chulan),KL Tel: 03 2144 0782 / 012 398 9608

This well-loved classic play of Emily Hill by Stella Kon is about a Singaporean Nyonya heroine who survived World War II and relates the various important moments in her life from sad to happy. Almost two hours long, the story brings the audience on a journey through Emily’s life, from her mid-thirties moving backwards and forwards in time, showing the love in her life, and tracing it as it comes crashing down.

Sarah Brightman's Symphony

Sat Mar 7, 2009

Time: 8.30pm

Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre, KL

Ticket Hotline.: 03 7711 5000

RM253, RM323, RM383, RM553, RM603, RM803, RM1,203.

This multitalented songstress is having her debut performance in KL with one seriously expensive show. Hardcore Sarah fans, no doubt, are well aware that her singing career began with chart-topping success in the disco era, with a dancing career that extended all the way back to her childhood. For those who can afford it, expect the best of her material since the early ’90s. Definitely worth the entry price.

Colours of Malaysia (Citrarasa Malaysia)

Mar 8–Apr 5 Throughout Malaysia 03–2693 7111 www.tourism.gov.my

The annual Malaysian festival of colour is back, once again combining and celebrating the best of Malaysia- its colourful culture and cuisine. Locals and visitors alike will be amazed at the spectacle and sparkle on display. It’s a month long, nationwide celebration, including parades, performances, arts and crafts and, of course, an abundance of food. Citrarasa Malaysia launches at KL’s Dataran Merdeka on the eighth, setting off a series of food fiestas held all around the country. Catch Citrarasa Melaka on Mar 13–15 at Bandar Hilir, Melaka, the Penang International Food Festival at Batu Feringgi beach Mar 13–21, the ‘Nasi Seratus’ Festival at Kota Bharu, Kelantan on Mar 20–22, or swing by the Kuching Waterfront at Sarawak on Mar 27–29 for Citrarasa Sarawak. From Mar 27–April 5 there’ll be a Food Trail at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur.

Entertainment in Genting

Kitaro Live in Genting 2009

7th March 2009 (Saturday)

8.00pm

Arena of Stars

Malaysian F1 2009

The Formula One (F1) Malaysian Grand Prix is the country's biggest racing event, attracting thousands of local racing enthusiasts and international visitors from around the world. The 2009 Malaysian GP will take place over the weekend of 3rd, 4th & 5th April 2009 at world-acclaimed Sepang International Circuit, located 40-minutes away from Kuala Lumpur. During this time, expect to see the biggest names in Formula One Racing come to Malaysia along with hordes of racing fans from across the world.

No Black Tie Feb 09, Le Tour De Langkawi 09

Asia's biggest cycling event, Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) is back this year as a new-look race, inspiring change and a better future under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

No Black Tie's Feb 09 Calendar of events

Happenings in 2009

The Obama Inaugural Celebration

HBO is televising The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial , the Opening Celebration for the 56th United States Presidential Inaugural, on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 at 7pm. The Opening Celebration will be a marquis event attended by both President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.

Featuring some of the biggest acts in the world of entertainment, some of the performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Laura Linney and Denzel Washington.

And just for this telecast (and the encore), all Astro subscribers will be able to tune-in to the channel (HBO Ch 411) and watch the show. All, i.e. even non-Movie subscribers can access the channel. This is so that everyone can join in the celebrations.

Mogwai Live in Malaysia

Internationally acclaimed instrumental band Mogwai, will be performing Live here in Malaysia on 21 January 2009. On tour for their sixth and latest album, The Hawk is Howling - the band returns to its roots, working again with producer Andy Miller for the first time in a decade. As is expected from the 13-year old band's critically acclaimed brand of instrumental post-rock, The Hawk is Howling is a completely instrumental album - where the only 'conversation' comes from the often intense, sometimes ethereal, but always majestic play of different instruments.

Tickets priced at RM128, RM148 (pre-sale, from 9 Jan - 19 Jan) and RM168 (at the door).

Noryn Aziz

Noryn Aziz has transcended her young age and is on her way to becoming one of the most prominent jazz artistes of Malaysia. Jazz has come naturally to Noryn as she is a talented songwriter as well as a skilled musician. Noryn effortlessly captures the attention of her audiences through her iconic style, which fuses her skill of singing and her passion for music.

She draws her inspiration from the wealth of Jazz legends such as; Ella Fitzgerald, Rachelle Farrelle, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. Noryn is renowned for her mix of the jazz classics with her own addition of a weightless and timeless voice. Noryn will be gracing the stage of Alexis Bistro at Great Eastern Mall on 23 & 24 January 2009. Make sure you book your seats early to avoid disappointment.

Rihanna Live in KL

The good-girl-gone-bad and Grammy award winner, Rihanna, is coming to Malaysia for the first time! Her debut concert, Rihanna Live in KL 2009 is scheduled for 13 February, 2009, Friday, 8.30 pm at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil. Rihanna Live in KL 2009 is part of ‘The Good Girl Gone Bad Tour’, the second world concert tour by the Barbadian singer to support her album ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’.

For tickets, please call the Axcess Ticket Hotline at 03 7711 5000.

Peter Cetera at Genting

Peter Cetera, the former lead singer, songwriter and bass player of the multi-platinum group Chicago, will perform on 01 March 2009 at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands at 8pm, as part of his world tour series.

Organised by Star Planet, this tour is the first after more than 15 years, so expect to see an exciting performance format featuring a bevy of smash hits from both his solo career and his days with the classic rock group Chicago. Do not miss this rare experience to watch Peter ‘Live’ on stage! For ticket bookings or concert details, call Star Planet at 03 9223 3667 or Axcess hotline at 03 7711 5000.