What's On: March 2010

Vichit Municipality has organised a photo contest under the theme ‘Travel the Thai Way in Vichit’ to promote Vichit’s tourism. Photos should accurately reflect the subject matter, showing Vichit’s beauty and impression through way of life, tradition, culture, historic sites or interesting activities. The results will be announced on April 5. Winners will receive cash prizes and a trophy. Tel: +66 (0)76 525100. Web: www.phuket-vichit.go.th.

Be dazzled by an artistic fire dance performance by beautiful nong kwan and a live atmospheric DJ set by Pierandrea, the professor. Enjoy a delightful four-course dinner with a selection of exquisite wines and aperitifs. THB 1,700++. Contact: Mario, Tel: +66 (0) 84 305 9243. Web: www.watermarkphuket.com.

The Boathouse Wine & Grill is hosting the ninth annual Quinzaine de la Gastronomie Française. Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau will delight diners with a choice of delicious Thai-inspired French gourmet dishes. Chef Jean-Noël, consultant for Mom Tri’s Restaurants is the only Maître-Cuisinier de France in Thailand and headed the famed restaurant Château-Hôtel Le Prieuré in Anjou for decades before establishing himself in Phuket. Contact: Mom Tri's Boathouse, Tel: +66 (0)76 330015. Web: www.boathousephuket.com.

Laying tribute to Phuket's history of two women breaking the Burmese siege on March 13, 1785, the festival will include a mass ordination of monks during the 6th through the 20th, a sport event on historical road on the 7th, touring to historical sites during the 8th to the 10th, a ritual worship of Phuket’s ancestors on the 12th, a laying flower garlands ceremony on the 13th, and a light and sound show as well as other performances during the 13th to the15th of March. There’s a fun-fair, food stalls and stage performances throughout the week of the 6th through the 20th.

The Asian Amateur Golf Tour event in Phuket is the first of nine events around Asia in 2010. The format is a fun practice team game at Phuket CC on Friday 19th March, then 54 holes of Stableford at Blue Canyon Lakes, Loch Palm and BC Canyon courses over the next three days. The winner of the event will go on a free weekend to Bali in November to compete in the grand finals. Tel: +66 (0)87 888 7565. Web: www.greencardgolf.asia.

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), in conjunction with the Australian Thailand Chamber of Commerce (AustCham), is holding a "Sundowners" seminar and networking reception, with a Green/Sustainable (EcoBuild) construction theme. The seminar runs from 1 to 6 pm and the sundowners from 6 to 8.30pm. The seminar will welcome to Thailand a small group of Australian companies looking to do business with Thai partners. The companies represent a diverse range of business opportunities in the design and construction of sustainable resort and residential developments. Contact Harry Usher, Tel:+66 (0)81 273 1740. Email: harry@ladypie.com

SideWood Wines and Royal Eastern Beverage presents a Wine Dinner at Les Anges.  Enjoy Chef Peter's menu with great wines from Sidewood from 7:30 to 11:30pm. 2,500 baht net. Contact: Peter Weber, Tel:+66 (0)81 968 0738. Email: peter@royalphuketmarina.com. Web: www.lesangesphuket.com.

Be a RED Devil or be a WHITE Angel! Come to enjoy a hot night with the highly acclaimed DJ TANK from Club Lime, playing ALL his trademark beats. A sensual Belly Dance will be performed by the amazing MALIKA Sexy Angels and Devil Dancers and much more. Time: 8:30 to 11:30pm. Entrance: 250 baht with one free beer or one glass of wine. Dress code: Sexy RED or virgin WHITE. Contact: Murat Can Sakarya, Tel:+66 (0)81 797 3364. Email: muratc@royalphuketmarina.com. Web: www.royalphuketmarina.com.

The Adamas Resort & Spa presents the first of two charity jazz dinner concerts in Phuket with the Stockholm City Jazz Orchestra and Deri Rowlands from Sweden. All donations will go to 3 schools on islands off Phuket: Koh Loan School, Ban Koh Naka School and Koh Mapraow School.The funds will be used to buy computer equipment and learning materials. Tickets are 1,600 Baht, inclusive of cocktail and gala dinner. Tickets go on sale on 1st March, 2010 at The Adamas Resort & Spa, tel. +66 (0) 7631 6000; SF Cinema at Jungceylon in Patong +66 (0) 7660 0555; and SF Cinema, Central Festival +66 (0) 7620 9000. Contct: Claude J. Scheffer, Tel: +66 (0)76 316000. Email: claude.s@adamasresortspa.com. Web: www.adamasresortspa.com.

British International School, Phuket presents its annual art exhibition from March 24 to 26 from 8:30am until 5pm with the grand opening on 23 March 2010 at 4:30 pm. Contact: the Marketing Department. Tel: +66 (0)76 238711. Email: usarap@bisphuket.ac.th. Web: www.bisphuket.ac.th.

Michelin Star Guest Chef G้rard Royant teams up with Mom Tri’s Maitre Cuisinier de France Jean-No๋l Lumineau to present an evening of fine wine and culinary excellence at Mom Tri's Kitchen at Villa Royale. The French team will present Spring Dinner, a six course dinner including a selection of 5 perfectly paired wines from 7 to 10:30pm. Price is 1,800 baht per person. Contact: Sylvie Yaffe, Tel:+66 (0)76 333568. Email: pr@villaroyalephuket.com. Web: www.momtriphuket.com/events.htm.

JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa presents the first St. Patrick's Ball Phuket has seen. This event is about all things Irish. Food, beer and ‘Craic’. The Life Home Project is proud to be the beneficiary of this fantastic event. Contact: Nid. Tel: +66 (0)86 984 1580 or Joojee. Tel: +66 (0)81 397 9809. Email: joojee88@yahoo.com. Web: www.lifehomeproject.org.

Phuket House Mafia introduces an evening of music and fun at Royal Phuket Marina. The PHM DJs will mix the decks head to head and turn “Grasslands” into a massive dance floor. The evening will also showcase a superb collection of classic bikes for all you petrol heads. From 8 to 11:30pm. FREE ADMISSION. You know you wanna go... See y'all there! Contact: Murat Can Sakarya. Tel: +66 (0)81 797 3364. Email: muratc@royalphuketmarina.com. Web: www.royalphuketmarina.com.

The Metropole Hotel presents the second of two charity jazz dinner concerts in Phuket with the Stockholm City Jazz Orchestra and Deri Rowlands from Sweden from 6:30 to 10pm. All donations will go to 3 schools on islands off Phuket: Koh Loan School, Ban Koh Naka School and Koh Mapraow School. The funds will be used to buy computer equipment and learning materials. Tickets are 1,200 Baht, inclusive of cocktail and gala dinner. Tickets go on sale on 1st March, 2010 at The Metropole, tel. +66 (0) 7621 4020-9. Contact: Patitta. Tel: +66 (0)86 682 7118. Email: patitta@metropolephuket.com. Web: www.metropolephuket.com.

Phuket 346 presents a multi-media show by the renowned Thai conceptual artist and Assistant Professor in Art Theory at The Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Sutee Kunavichayanont. The artist states, “'Half-Truth' can be referred to the truth partly spoken. Some part is unstated. It is not a lie, simply only half of the truth is cited. Some artworks may convince one of reality but art does not offer an absolute truth." In Half-Truth, Sutee deals with some recurring themes that have pre-occupied him in the last 20 or so years: society, culture, environment, nationalism, identity, conceptions, truth. The show is comprised of 14 works and is presented in a variety of different mediums, ranging from resin to LED light. Tel: +66 (0)76 256128. Email: mail@phuket346.com. Web: www.phuket346.blogspot.com.