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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 20th June : ‘Woven Sunbeams: A Celebration of Light and Reflection’

Until 20th June : ‘Woven Sunbeams: A Celebration of Light and Reflection’  at The Patricia Cheesman Collection Gallery, Studio Naenna, Soi Changkhian, Huay Kaew Rd. Open every Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and by appointment. For more info call 053-226 042 or visit www.studio-naenna.com.

1st : National Labour Day

5th : Coronation Day - Public Holiday

7th : Visakha Bucha Day

7th : Visakha Bucha Day Walking up to Doi Suthep Temple on Visakha Bucha Night is a tradition of Chiang Mai people who wish to pay respects at the stupa.

8th Visakha Bucha Day - Public Holiday

12th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING

12th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING: Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (Ping River Map A3): Topic - to be announced. The INTG has been hosting talks mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-409418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

13th - 19th : Inthakin Ceremony

13th - 19th : Inthakin Ceremony A ceremony to pay respects to the City Pillar at Wat Chedi Luang

17th : The Teachings and Piano Technique of Claudio Arrau

17th : The Teachings and Piano Technique of Claudio Arrau; A lecture by Dr. Bennett Lerner at MB1 (Choir Room), Payap University, McCormick Campus at 4.30 pm

22nd- 24th : 'Duen Song La'

22nd- 24th : 'Duen Song La' 80th Birthday Celebration of Chao Duangdurn Na Chiang Mai. A grand ceremony to be held in Chiang Mai this year. Enjoy traditional Lanna performances and music at the Centre for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University.

23rd : Nocturnes and Barcaroles, Part 4 by Bennett Lerner and Friends

23rd : Nocturnes and Barcaroles, Part 4 by Bennett Lerner and Friends Music by Gabriel Faure, Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy, and Maurice Ravel performed by pianist Bennett Lerner, baritone Saran Suebsantiwongse, harpist Judi Utley, and flutist Suratachai Chenyavanit ("Golf") at Saisuree Chutikul Music Hall, Payap University, Mae Kao Campus at 7.30 pm. Admission 200 baht (students 100 baht).

Every Friday

Every Friday NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET featuring various kinds of art pieces for sale exhibited by local artists and students with live Jazz music. 6:30 - 9 pm at NIM City Daily on Mahidol Road, close to Budget Car Rental. More info at 086-8005522.

The Other 11 Months

January