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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st - 14th: LAMPHUN LAMYAI FESTIVAL

1st - 14th: LAMPHUN LAMYAI FESTIVAL Fun and games in Chiang Mai's neighbouring city during the annual lamyai (longan) harvest and marketing festival, including processions, a Ms. Lamyai Queen Competition, and the sale of the fruit of the month and associated products at bargain prices. More information from the Lamphun Public Relations Office, 053-511555.

5th: MAE MOR MINI-MARATHON

5th: MAE MOR MINI-MARATHON Grounds of Mae Mor Secondary School, Lampang. Annual walking-running Mini (half) Marathon, and mountain bike competition, to honour the Queen on her birthday, raising money for charity and scholarships for secondary school pupils. Further information available from the Running For Health Club, Amphoe Mae Moh, 054 - 255450.

6th: MUSICAL CONCERT EPISODE 3

6th: MUSICAL CONCERT EPISODE 3 features familiar themes from famous West Ends productions like the Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, South Pacific, Aida, etc., sung by top Thai vocalists with special appearance of Joan Eubank, an ex-Broadway star. The show starts at 7 pm. at Kad Theater, ticket price 700, 500, and 200 baht. For more information, call 053-410123, 01-602441.

9th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE

9th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE 19.30, Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (10-min. walk from the end of the Night Bazaar). Dr. Muller's Asian Journey: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Yunnan. The author, Carool Kersten, talking about his new book. (The Informal Northern Thai Group has been hosting a series of talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome to attend. For further details, contact Brian Hubbard 053-213972.)

11th - 13th: NORTHERN FLORAL AND DECORATIVE PLANTS SHOW

11th - 13th: NORTHERN FLORAL AND DECORATIVE PLANTS SHOW - Suan Buakhaat park at the south-west corner of the walled city.

5th - 31st: ARCHITECTURE CONSERVATION EXHIBITION

5th - 31st: ARCHITECTURE CONSERVATION EXHIBITION Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Centre is hosting an exhibition by a group of architects, engineers, interior and landscape designers. Admission 90 baht for adults and 40 baht kids. For more information, call 053 219-833.

11th - 15th: LANNA FOREVER

11th - 15th: LANNA FOREVER , or in Thai Pilai Pilas Lanna, Fashion show by leading boutiques and manufacturers, textile products for sale and fabric exhibition at Central Airport Plaza. For more information, call 0-5321-9291.

12th (FRIDAY) QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY & MOTHER'S DAY

12th (FRIDAY) QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY & MOTHER'S DAY: a public holiday celebrated throughout Thailand. All the public buildings are decorated with the Queen's portrait and garlanded with flowers and many-colored lights.

12th - 14th: NGO FIELD TRIP

12th - 14th: NGO FIELD TRIP organized by the Community Forest Support Group, inviting any interested persons to visit community forest and dine on yummy forest food in Thung Yao Village, Lamphun. For more information, call 09-75527007.

13th: THE NORTHERN GUITAR PLAYER MEETING # 1

13th: THE NORTHERN GUITAR PLAYER MEETING # 1, a free concert and workshop by well-known Thai guitar virtuosos in different genre of music like jazz, blues, rock, heavy metal, as well as a new talent guitar competition, at Brasserie Pub from 5 - 9 pm.

13th: CHIANG MAI RAINBOW MUSIC FESTIVAL

13th: CHIANG MAI RAINBOW MUSIC FESTIVAL , mini-Woodstock concert in Chiang Mai at Arctica on Huay Kaew Road with Thai and foreign bands as well as various shows from 2 pm (13th Aug) - 1 am (14th Aug). Ticket price 250 baht, partially goes to charity, HIV-related organizations. For more information, call Deborah at 09 854 9837 from 9 am to 5 pm only.

UNTIL 14th: INTER CITY OF CRAFT

UNTIL 14th: INTER CITY OF CRAFT , Northern SMEs Center is organizing a Lanna arts and crafts fair at its exhibition hall on 2nd floor, Northern SMEs Center Building, on Thung Hotel Road, daily from 9 am - 8.30 pm. For more information, call 053-266489.

15th AUGUST - 15th September: HOME DECOR

15th AUGUST - 15th September: HOME DECOR Over 40 pieces of functional wooden and metal home decor with artistic designs are to be exhibited at Lan Kruad Pub and Restaurant, Chonlapratan Rd. For more information, call 0-9755-1900.

23rd - 28th: MINIATURE LOVERS

23rd - 28th: MINIATURE LOVERS , an exhibition of miniaturized models that reflect the traditional Thai cuisine and lifestyle is to be on display on G Floor, Central Airport Plaza. For more information, call 02-264-5555 # 1306.

The Other 11 Months

January