A PORTABLE Bluetooth speaker that brings a touch of romance to any occasion, the Sony LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker looks like a candle and sounds like a quality sound system.

With its four hours of battery life, you can use it as a candle or lantern for a romantic dinner while serenading the man or woman of your dreams with 360 degrees of ambient audio.

The illuminated LED can be turned off and has 10 levels of adjustment, using either an app or the control buttons under its base. At its brightest level, the S1 speaker’s LED produces the kind of soft light emanating from a candle or lantern.

The S1 speaker is really unconventional with a tweeter made of an organic glass cylinder that produces clear highs. Sony’s newly developed technology delivers clear and authentic sound by using actuators built-into the bottom and middle of the glass cylinder to vibrate the organic glass.

The speaker comes with a 50mm woofer to produce a powerful midrange. The woofer is attached under the glass cylinder above the sound reflector at the base and above the Bluetooth indicator that resembles a pointed arch ignition.

The speaker’s translucent passive radiator is placed at the top of the cylinder to produce deep bass.

Sony advises owners not to touch the glass cylinder and passive radiator as the sound quality could be compromised.

The subtle design harmonises beautifully with any interior, while perfectly concealing where the sound is coming from.

And the speaker’s solid aluminium body is made with Pale Gold Alumite, to deliver warm, high-fidelity audio.

The speaker has 16 watts of output power. The woofer has 11 watts and the tweeter 5 watts. This can easily fill your living room with loud music sounds and can equally be enjoyed outdoors though you need to place the speaker at close range.

Best of all, the S1 speaker supports Sony’s LDAC Bluetooth high-resolution audio codec that allows you to stream Hi-Res Audio music. Other supported codecs are AAC, aptX, and SBC.

During the test with my Sony Xperia Z Premium using LDAC Bluetooth streaminng, I found the S1 speaker reproduced impressive quality sounds with clear highs and mids and powerful bass. I enjoyed streaming rock music from Joox and Spotify for hours on end. Pop and easy listening music also sounded very good.

It wasn’t difficult to Bluetooth-link the speaker to my smartphone as both support NFC (near-field communication) radio technology. I simply tapped the “N” mark at the back of the phone to the “N” mark under the base of the speaker, and the smartphone prompted for connection.

I then used the Sony Music Centre app to conveniently control various function of the glass speaker. The app can be pressed into service to adjust the brightness of the illuminated LED, and set the sound quality, the Bluetooth codec as well as the sleep timer if you want to go into sleep while listening to music.

The speaker’s minimal design doesn’t provide many control buttons and those it does are concealed under its base so the app is really useful.

On the side of the base of the speaker, you’ll find the on/standby (power) button. You can press it briefly to turn the illuminated LED on and off and you can press and hold the button to turn the speaker on and off.

You’ll find the buttons for raising and lowering the brightness under the base alongside volume buttons and a Sleep Timer/Pairing button as well as reset button. You simply press the Timer button briefly to set the sleep timer or press and hold to turn on pairing mode. The reset button clears the settings.

There is also a Speaker Add button that is used to add another S1 speaker to create stereo sound. This can be done more conveniently with the app.

By using the Speaker Add function, you can connect a single Bluetooth device to two LSPX-S1 speakers simultaneously. When using the Speaker Add function, one speaker acts as the “master unit,” while the other acts as the “satellite unit.”

Then you can choose either Stereo mode or Double mode. In stereo mode, one speaker plays the sound on the left channel while the other plays the sound on the right channel for stereo playback. In double mode, both speakers play the same sound.

The S1 speaker also has an audio-in jack on one side of its base beside the power button. You can use a commercial stereo mini to stereo mini with no resistance to connect an MP3 player to the speaker if the player has no Bluetooth function.

The speaker can be used with either the AC adapter or the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The battery can last about four hours and when the battery is low, the on/standby indicator will flash slowly in red.

Sony LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker has a suggested retail price of Bt34,990.

>> Output power: 11W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD) Using battery (Woofer Only): 5W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD)

>> Speaker type: Tweeter: Organic glass cylinder type, Woofer: Approx. 50 mm dia.

>> Sound Modes: ClearAudio+, DSEE, S-Master

>> Frequency range: |60Hz-40,000Hz

>> Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0

>> Supported codecs: AAC, aptX, LDAC, SBC

>> I/O terminal: AAC, aptX, LDAC, SBC

>> Convenient functions: NFC, Sony Music Centre app

>> Battery: Built-in Lithium-ion battery with 4 hours playback time

>> Dimensions: Approx. 82mm dia. ? 303mm

>> Weight: Approx. 920g (including rechargeable |battery)

>> In the box: AC power cord, |AC adaptor, Cleaning cloth, Warranty card

The 10 selected winners will be featured on billboards in select cities, in Apple retail stores and online. The winning shots came from a range of models, from iPhone XS Max to iPhone 7, showcasing the quality of cameras across the line.

The top 10 winners came from countries including Singapore, Germany, Belarus, Israel and the US, highlighting the global community of iPhone photographers that participated. These photos capture colorful city scenery, curious animals, creative reflections, the beauty of the ordinary and more.

Our international panel of judges — Pete Souza, Austin Mann, Annet de Graaf, Luísa Dörr, Chen Man, Phil Schiller, Kaiann Drance, Brooks Kraft, Sebastien Marineau-Mes, Jon McCormack and Arem Duplessis — gave some insight on why they loved these shots.

Shot on iPhone Challenge – The Winners

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Alex Jiang (US), iPhone XS Max

Chen Man says: “This is a photo filled with lovely color and sense of story in the composition. Zooming in, you can see details of each family and their unique touch. The basketball hoop is placed right in the middle of the photo, adding more stories behind the image.”

Annet de Graaf says: “The narrative in architecture. There is actually life behind the surface of an average apartment building in an unknown city. Vivid colors and a perfect composition with the basketball board right in the middle! Great eye.”

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Blake Marvin (US), iPhone XS Max

Austin Mann says: “This image took a lot of patience and great timing … with the iPhone’s zero shutter lag and Smart HDR, we’re able to see both the raccoon’s eyes and the deep shadows inside the log … something that would have previously been nearly impossible with natural light.”

Phil Schiller says: “The stolen glance between this raccoon/thief and photographer is priceless, we can imagine that it is saying ‘if you back away slowly no one has to get hurt.’ A nice use of black and white, the focus on the raccoon and the inside of the hollow log provides an organic movement frozen in time.”

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Darren Soh (Singapore), iPhone XS Max

Phil Schiller says: “A reflection that looks like a painting, two worlds have collided. You are compelled to think about where and how this photo was taken, the bird flying in the corner provides the single sign of life in an otherwise surreal composition.”

Chen Man says: “Distortion and reflection at a strange angle — this photo creates a fantastic feeling.”

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Nikita Yarosh (Belarus), iPhone 7

Austin Mann says: “I love how accessible this image is: You don’t have to travel to Iceland to capture something beautiful, it’s right under your nose. The way the lines intersect, the vibrant color, the sense of old and new … this is just a great image.”

Luísa Dörr says: “I like the simplicity of this image, the composition, light, details, everything looks good. Then you see one small line that looks wrong and makes me think what happened, where is this place, who was there. For me a good image is not only one that is strong or beautiful, but makes you think about it — and keep thinking.”

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Dina Alfasi (Israel), iPhone X

Sebastien Marineau-Mes says: “Love how the heart shaped water puddle frames the subject, capturing a glimpse of the world as the subject hurriedly walks past.”

Brooks Kraft says: “A unique perspective and a new take on the popular subject of shooting reflections. I like that the subject is evident, but you are not really sure how the photo was taken. The puddle is the shape of a heart, with nice symmetry of the subject. The depth of field that iPhone has in regular mode made this image possible, a DSLR would have had a difficult time keeping everything in focus.”

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Elizabeth Scarrott (US), iPhone 8 Plus

Brooks Kraft says: “A portrait that captures the wonderment of childhood in a beautiful setting. Great composition that shows both the personality of the child and the experience in the surroundings.”

Pete Souza says: “Nice portrait and use of background to provide context. The placement of the child’s face is in an optimal place — lining her up so the background directly behind her is clean and not distracting. The setting is a familiar — I’ve probably stood in this exact spot. But the picture is not like any I’ve seen from this location.”

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Andrew Griswold (US), iPhone XS

Jon McCormack says: “This image is very well thought through and executed. The background pattern holds the image together and the repeated smaller versions of that pattern in the water droplets create a lot of visual interest. The creative use of depth of field here is excellent.”

Sebastien Marineau-Mes says: “Very unique composition and color palette, playing to the strengths of iPhone XS. What I find most interesting is the background pattern, uniquely magnified and distorted in every one of the water droplets. I’m drawn to studying and trying to elucidate what that pattern is.”

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Bernard Antolin (US), iPhone XS Max

Kaiann Drance says: “Looks like a simple scene but a good choice of using black and white to elevate it with a different mood. Helps to bring out the dramatic contrast in the clouds and the surrounding landscape.”

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LieAdi Darmawan (US), iPhone XS

Luísa Dörr says: “I feel like this landscape was treated like an old portrait. The texture of the mountains evokes an old wrinkled face. Portraits and landscapes are the oldest way of creative representation by humans. There’s something about it that belongs to the realms of the subconscious mind, and this is mainly what appeals me of this picture; the part that I’m not able to explain.”

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Robert Glaser (Germany), iPhone 7

Kaiann Drance says: “Gorgeous dynamic range. There’s detail throughout the photo in the meadow, trees, and clouds. Beautiful deep sky and pleasing color overall.”

And with the latest cultural venues and street artworks that have emerged in recent months, art and culture enthusiasts will surely find Hong Kong the perfect place to immerse themselves in an artsy ambience.

Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central Be, both taking place from March 27 to 31, promise a lavish visual feast.

Now in its seventh year, Art Basel Hong Kong will return to the conveniently located Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with 242 galleries from 36 countries, 21 of which are new to the show.

Also boasting a strong lineup is Art Central, where some 100 galleries will showcase art from around the globe. The fifth edition will also feature carefully curated performances, large-scale installations, new media art and talks. Appreciating art aside, patrons will be served a riveting view of Victoria Harbour and the city’s signature skyline at the Central Harbourfront venue.

Various important cultural venues have sprung up in the city over the past 10 months. One of them is Xiqu Centre, which opened in January this year. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera, the Xiqu Centre is noteworthy not simply for being the first venue in the much-anticipated West Kowloon Cultural District to open its doors, but also for its striking architectural design that juxtaposes traditional and modern elements.

With a futuristic form and a steel structure, the eight-storey edifice is in fact a reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese lantern, and its facade is shaped to resemble the parted curtains on a performing stage. While admiring the architecture, visitors are encouraged to enjoy an intimate Cantonese opera viewing experience over traditional tea and dim sum at the Tea House Theatre.

Another recent arrival is The Mills, an innovation and cultural hub transformed from a textile factory. Situated in Tsuen Wan, once an industrial area and now a major residential district, The Mills celebrates the golden days of Hong Kong’s textile industry and carries on the legacy by nurturing the city’s creative talents. Inside the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT) that is set to open in March, visitors can learn about the history of Hong Kong’s textile industry and the current local and global textile arts landscape. Visitors are warmly invited to experience the manual cotton-spinning process using traditional spinning instruments at CHAT’s Welcome to the Spinning Factory.

Starting from March 16, visitors can appreciate the array of contemporary textile arts displayed at the Unfolding: Fabric of Our Life Exhibition.

Another key heritage site worth visiting is Tai Kwun, one of the city’s largest heritage revitalisation projects, which took a decade and HK$3.8 billion to complete. Three iconic declared monuments are now part of this cultural destination that houses a world-standard contemporary art museum and some of the city’s chicest restaurants and boutiques. Apart from snapping and admiring the beauty, architecture and design of the complex, visitors coming during Hong Kong Arts Month can enjoy free sitespecific performances, urban dance battles, community and contemporary dance, workshops and screenings in the HKArtsFestival@TaiKwun programme over two weekends (March 210 ).

The art experience in Hong Kong is not limited to standalone events and places. Out in the open, art has penetrated the corners of different neighbourhoods, inviting the curious to explore these living “street art museums”. Take a stroll at Central, Sheung Wan and the latest “Artlane” in the hip Sai Ying Pun area, where murals by local and overseas artists can be found on walls of old buildings and staircases. Hunt too for shutter art around Hong Kong painted by young local artists under an initiative aptly called “HK Urban Canvas”, depicting the unique personalities and stories behind local shops and keep an eye out for buzzing street scenes, intriguing contrasts and all the oddities that make Hong Kong an exciting place.

Those who seek more sensory stimulation will find a plethora of performing arts events, the most notable of which is the Hong Kong Arts Festival. With a history of more than four decades, the annual bonanza featuring opera, theatre, music, dance and more has been an artery of the city’s cultural life. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy 166 performances and some 300 outreach activities by more than 1,700 artists from around the world during the 31-day-long programme. It continues through March 23.

A visit to Hong Kong in March will leave you with more than just amazing photographs and feeds, book a trip to Hong Kong now and dive into a sea of arts and cultural treasures!

Everyone who participated in the first Probike Adventure Duathlon held recently at Bonanza Khaoyai deserved to be grinning from ear to ear. They’d just run for six kilometres, an ordeal interrupted by a mere 23km jaunt on mountain bikes.

Natee Chaisinthop of Probike, a major Thai bicycle importer, cheerily characterised the event as “a chance to have a try” at this brutal form of self-harm.

“Adventure duathlons are very popular overseas, usually combining running and cycling but also a wide range of other activities, such as running and shooting or cycling and shooting,” he said.

“But it’s a new thing for Thailand, so the routes here aren’t too difficult – we wanted every participant to reach the finish line. The mountain bike trail has no dangerous stony stretches longer than 10 metres. You could call it a beginner’s duathlon to get everyone interested so they come back for the next one, which will be more challenging.”

“Beginners” isn’t quite the right word for the runners who had to clamber over big rocks and descend a 45-degree grade. That took skill and sharp wits. “But that’s the good thing about adventure activities – they sharpen your ability to make decisions and manage your time and energy,” Natee said.

Time management began early in the morning when I joined the participants in every category at the start line. The first leg of the run began on concrete, on a road that was a little steep to get you huffing and puffing before veering off onto the trail.

The trail run was quite difficult thanks to steep steps and boulders stretching for 1.5km. The showoffs leapt over the rocks. The rest of us did some unexpected rock-climbing.

Back at the transition point, we set off on mountain bikes along a gravel road, out of Bonanza Khaoyai and onto a 3km single track through a forest in the village of Khanong Phra. Here’s where the skills had to kick in, and then came an uphill pedal for 5.9km, then a rapid descent, flying like birds through fields of corn and sugarcane.

There were several featured places of interest along the route, a chance to ease up on the otherwise constant mechanical legwork. Some riders wearily dismounted to stroll. Others dived into the next downhill stretch, thigh muscles enjoying a break.

The second trail run ensued on the same course as before, utterly exhausting all the energy that remained. I somehow beat the three-hour time limit for people over 50, limping in after two hours and 19 minutes.

Jantaraboon Kiangchaipaiphana, one of the showoffs I mentioned, won in the Male Open Class with a time of 1:12:49. He said he’s always loved cross-country events and two years ago achieved a personal best, running 42km. He cheats, though – he works as a trekking guide in Chiang Mai, taking tourists running, kayaking and biking.

The Female Open title went to Warinthorn Phetpraphan with a time of 1:31:33. She “just happens to be” on the national cycling team.

“Trail running started booming a few years ago as the popularity of cycling began to fade,” said Jantaraboon. “Lots more people are turning to trail running now. The adventure races I enter are usually run on trails through the forest and over terrain and there are also kayaking and swimming – about five activities in all. I’m thrilled to be out in nature rather than on the road.

“This first Probike Adventure Duathlon had an interesting route for trail running with all the rocks, but a 3km run is too short. And the biking on the single track and offroad were interesting, but the stretch on the road was too long.”

The new partnership launches with a film that features familiar faces from the Manchester United first team and team management, bringing these magical moments to life.

Marriott Bonvoy is the new travel programme replacing Marriott Rewards, The RitzCarlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) starting last month. Comprised of a portfolio of 30 hotel brands, members can earn and redeem points for hotel stays and accelerate the points they earn with cobranded credit cards from Chase and American Express.

“We look forward to creating some unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members, inspired by the thrill and excitement that only Manchester United can create for fans around the world,” said Manchester United Group managing director Richard Arnold.

Marriott Bonvoy Moments enables members to redeem points to purchase any of 8,000 lifestyle, entertainment, sport, culinary and more experiences globally. For Exclusive Manchester United Moments, members can bid points to get unforgettable experiences.

The “Stadium Announcer” experience” allows members to go behind the scenes at the iconic ‘Theatre of Dreams,’ shadowing the stadium announcer with their prematch preparations. Prior to the game, the member and a guest will soak up the atmosphere pitch side, before enjoying VIP hospitality, including match tickets and a meet and greet with a former player.

The “Welcome the Team on arrival at Old Trafford” experience will take guests at Old Trafford on matchday to meet a Manchester United legend before making their way to the player’s tunnel to be in prime position to welcome the team as they step off the coach and head into the dressing room to prepare for the game.

For the “Kit Manager” experience, members will be able to add a final finesse to the home dressing room at Old Trafford pregame as they shadow the first team Kit Manager. The member and a guest will help prepare the match kit ahead of the players’ arrival before heading pitchside to be met by a Manchester United Legend. After the hard work is done, the member will be able to sit back and relax whilst enjoying pre and postmatch VIP hospitality.

“Meet the Legends in Guangzhou, China” is the first of several events in Asia Pacific being held as part of the marketing partnership. The winning members can enjoy attending the #ILOVEUNITED live match screening of Manchester United vs Southampton on March 2 with prematch onstage entertainment. Additionally, members can bid for a chance to enjoy a curated dinner at W Guangzhou and arrive in style at the viewing party.  At the hotel, selected members will have the onceinalifetime experience to meet with a Manchester United legend.

Keep updated at http://www.Moments.marriottbonvoy.com.

The event at CentralWorld featured an art exhibition showcasing famous Thai designer brands Vatanika, Vatit Itthi, Issue, Tube Gallery, and Victeerut. Bobby Sombatyanuchit and Vogue Thailand fashion editor Jongkol Phalarit gave a talk while top designer Vatanika “Prae” Patamasingh Na Ayudhaya spoke about using Fineline products to care for her garments.

“For 29 years, Fineline has focused its product development to cover every step of fabric care and we were setting out to to reinforce the new brand image “Fineline for All Fashions” for the second year, as well as continuously increasing brand awareness,” said Sirisupa Ajsonjorn, director of marketing.

“For 2019, we are delighted to have Yaya to represent the new generation. Yaya has a distinctive character as one of Thailand’s fashion icons. She is a woman who loves and puts effort into fashion and constantly updates herself on the latest fashion trends. Her charming and cheerful demeanour also appeals to every demographic. For the new commercial, Yaya will introduce her 7 days of fashion to emphasise the features of Fineline products, including washing, softening and ironing, which are the important solutions to taking care of every single piece of clothing. The clothes worn by Yaya in this commercials will be revealed onair on various television channels and publicised online from midMarch,” Sirisupa further added.

A solution to every step of the fabric care process is the Fineline Liquid Detergent ProClean which uses a concentrated formula for washing fabrics, making them clean, bright and hygienic. This detergent has the ability to remove deep stains through extensively tapping into fabric fibres using Deep Active technology which has proven to be capable of removing up to 7 stains and is regarded to be highly effective. Aside from having a longlasting fragrance, the detergent also brightens colours and is suitable all types of fabric, including sensitive pieces.

And with the latest cultural venues and street artworks that have emerged in recent months, art and culture enthusiasts will surely find Hong Kong the perfect place to immerse themselves in an artsy ambience.

Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central Be, both taking place from March 27 to 31, promise a lavish visual feast.

Now in its seventh year, Art Basel Hong Kong will return to the conveniently located Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with 242 galleries from 36 countries, 21 of which are new to the show.

Also boasting a strong lineup is Art Central, where some 100 galleries will showcase art from around the globe. The fifth edition will also feature carefully curated performances, large-scale installations, new media art and talks. Appreciating art aside, patrons will be served a riveting view of Victoria Harbour and the city’s signature skyline at the Central Harbourfront venue.

Various important cultural venues have sprung up in the city over the past 10 months. One of them is Xiqu Centre, which opened in January this year. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera, the Xiqu Centre is noteworthy not simply for being the first venue in the much-anticipated West Kowloon Cultural District to open its doors, but also for its striking architectural design that juxtaposes traditional and modern elements.

With a futuristic form and a steel structure, the eight-storey edifice is in fact a reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese lantern, and its facade is shaped to resemble the parted curtains on a performing stage. While admiring the architecture, visitors are encouraged to enjoy an intimate Cantonese opera viewing experience over traditional tea and dim sum at the Tea House Theatre.

Another recent arrival is The Mills, an innovation and cultural hub transformed from a textile factory. Situated in Tsuen Wan, once an industrial area and now a major residential district, The Mills celebrates the golden days of Hong Kong’s textile industry and carries on the legacy by nurturing the city’s creative talents. Inside the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT) that is set to open in March, visitors can learn about the history of Hong Kong’s textile industry and the current local and global textile arts landscape. Visitors are warmly invited to experience the manual cotton-spinning process using traditional spinning instruments at CHAT’s Welcome to the Spinning Factory.

Starting from March 16, visitors can appreciate the array of contemporary textile arts displayed at the Unfolding: Fabric of Our Life Exhibition.

Another key heritage site worth visiting is Tai Kwun, one of the city’s largest heritage revitalisation projects, which took a decade and HK$3.8 billion to complete. Three iconic declared monuments are now part of this cultural destination that houses a world-standard contemporary art museum and some of the city’s chicest restaurants and boutiques. Apart from snapping and admiring the beauty, architecture and design of the complex, visitors coming during Hong Kong Arts Month can enjoy free sitespecific performances, urban dance battles, community and contemporary dance, workshops and screenings in the HKArtsFestival@TaiKwun programme over two weekends (March 210 ).

The art experience in Hong Kong is not limited to standalone events and places. Out in the open, art has penetrated the corners of different neighbourhoods, inviting the curious to explore these living “street art museums”. Take a stroll at Central, Sheung Wan and the latest “Artlane” in the hip Sai Ying Pun area, where murals by local and overseas artists can be found on walls of old buildings and staircases. Hunt too for shutter art around Hong Kong painted by young local artists under an initiative aptly called “HK Urban Canvas”, depicting the unique personalities and stories behind local shops and keep an eye out for buzzing street scenes, intriguing contrasts and all the oddities that make Hong Kong an exciting place.

Those who seek more sensory stimulation will find a plethora of performing arts events, the most notable of which is the Hong Kong Arts Festival. With a history of more than four decades, the annual bonanza featuring opera, theatre, music, dance and more has been an artery of the city’s cultural life. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy 166 performances and some 300 outreach activities by more than 1,700 artists from around the world during the 31-day-long programme. It continues through March 23.

A visit to Hong Kong in March will leave you with more than just amazing photographs and feeds, book a trip to Hong Kong now and dive into a sea of arts and cultural treasures!

The aim is to give Thai dancers and choreographers the opportunity and space to present their work in public, to analyse concepts and create the choreography to express them.

“The Essence”, supported by the Bangkok City Ballet and Khopfa Chanpensri, is part of the master’s thesis requirements for Jacksonville University in the US state of Florida.

The programme on March 1 at 7.30pm and March 2 at 2pm will feature “Back and Forth”, “Life: Time”, “Transform”, “Under the Light”, “Floating Lantern” and “The Essence of Body and Materiality of Paper”.

On March 2 at 7.30 and March 3 at 2 you can see “Through the Tank”, “Out of the Box”, “Movement of Incidence Lighting”, “Comment”, “Floating Lantern” and “The Essence of Body and Materiality of Paper”.

Also on view will be the exhibition “Meraki (Light and Art Performance)” from Khopfa Chanpensri, in which viewers can participate.

Admission is Bt550 for both programmes and Bt350 for each (Bt150 for student). The exhibition is free to see.

Find out more at (061) 545 9625 and the Facebook page “The Essence: Body and Materiality”.

Its 10,000 square metres feature Siam Vilize about Siamese civilisation, Araya Thai about traditions and culture, and Bhumi Pan Din about local wisdom.

There are innovative 3D performances and floating and traditional markets. Bhumi Pan Din highlights the Bang Rajan warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Book a visit at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

See the future with Lookas

Barbarbar on Thonglor Soi 10 and D15 Nights by Dewar’s are presenting a show by rising American trap and future-bass DJ-producer Lookas on Saturday.

One of Rolling Stone magazine’s “New Artists You Need to Know” and Billboard’s “Rising Artists”, he collaborated with Flo Rida in “GDFR”, Krewella on “Alarm” and Crankdat on “Game Over” and remixed the Chainsmokers’ “Roses” and W&W & Blasterjaxx’s “Rocket”.

Admission is Bt500 at the door. Book a table at (085) 253 2000 or Line @barbarbarbkk.

Pomo reaches for Beam

Catch a body-high when Pomo & Harrison Brome go live at Beam on Saturday as part of their Asian tour.

Pomo is a Canadian-born multi-instrumentalist who’s taken the electronic-music scene by the collar and dragged it back onto the dance floor with dreamy synths, glittery arpeggios, buoyant beats and twangy samples.

He’s joined by soulful singer-producer Harrison Brome

Your Bt500 entry fee at the door is good for one drink. Find out more and reserve a table at (095) 124 4992 or info@beamclub.com or vwww.BeamClub.com, on Facebook or Instagram.

Off on a classical sea

The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “Sounds of the Sea” at Prince Mahidol Hall on Mahidol University’s Salaya campus on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Exuberant Brazilian conductor Ligia Amadio returns to interpret Claude Debussy’s watery masterpiece “La Mer” to mark the centenary of the Frenchman’s death. The spirit of Poland and the beauty of bel canto are well in the foreground in Frederic Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor, Op 11” with young Thai virtuoso Anant Changwaiwit as soloist. Felix Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides” and Thai traditional piece “Khluen Krathop Fang” (“Waves Crashing on the Shore”) add to the aural painting of the sea.

Seats cost Bt400 to Bt1,500 at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com and (02) 262 3456.

Korean heartthrob says hello

South Korean actor Nam Joo Hyuk will meet Thai fans at Show DC’s Ultra Arena Hall on Saturday at 7pm before heading off to Kuala Lumpur and Taipei.

Nam had a successful 2018 with the well-received period film “The Great Battle”, which earned him honours as best rookie actor. This year he appears in the drama “The Light in Your Eyes”.

Passes cost Bt2,800 to Bt4,800 to at http://www.ThaiTicketMajor.com and (02) 262 3456.