27 mar - 2 Apr 2015 weekly guide
editor’s note
Hello MYANMOREans
We are coming into the super hot season.
A few announcements:
Port Autonomy is back, bigger and better, at a new venue.
Belmond Governor’s Residence popular Taco Night is now on every
Thursday.
Carnival of Venice at L'Opera on 28th March is now cancelled.
If you’ve notice, there are are increasing numbers of business-related events in the past months, which goes to show how this city is
slowly but surely, gearing up towards change and improvements. I
see this as a definite thumbs up!
Oh yes, the heat is on.
what’s on
FRIDAY 27TH MAR
THE CLUSTER ART | ART
The Cluster Art Festival is dedicated to the combination of different kinds of art – music, visual art, body performance, conceptual
art, graffiti and poetry. It is the pioneer festival of such a kind entry 3,000 Ks. The Cluster Art: 09795331489 / 09975068650
? French Institute - 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp
(Close to Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
TECH IN ASIA YANGON MEETUP | BUSINESS
Tech in Asia Meetup is heading to Yangon – this time with Opera,
featuring Huib Kleinhout, Product Manager of Opera Coast. Join
them for an evening of insights into the battlefield for the mobile
consumer and a peek into the future.
? Lithan University College- UBC,#02-07, Nat Mauk St, Bo Cho Qtr,
Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
RAVE EDM PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
This party is a turbo boost for your Thingyan mood with DJ ET,
Electronics Dance Party. No entry fees.
FIRST FLOOR WILL BE YOUR DANCE FLOOR!
? Turbo De Bar - 3A 13 Taw Win Road, 9 mile, Mayangone Township
(Near Ocean Supermarket) | P FROM 9:00PM
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what’s on
HUSH X THE SPACE BAR TGIF | social
HUSH is collaborating with The Space Bar to bring an awesome
TGIF for all the Hushers in Yangon. Show that Hush is installed in
your device - get Free First Drink and 10% Off Total Bill.
Dress Code - Casual (If you wear a mask, it'd be awesome!).
? Space Bar - 126, 007 PentHouse, KabarAye Pagoda Rd |
P FROM 7:00 PM
FRIDAY 27TH MAR - 30TH MAR
MYANMAR INTERNATIONAL GEMS, JEWELLERY AND
WATCH EXPO 2015 | BUSINESS
MIGJWE2015 will be held in Yangon at the Old Gems Museum.
We will showcase machinery from all over the world.
? Gems Museum - No.68, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp |
P 10:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 28TH MAR
S.I.R – AFTER BOMBSHELL CONCERT II | ART & STAGE
S.I.R – After Bombshell Concert II brought to you by Live Music
Entertainment. Rock on with the favourite rockers at Kandawgyi
Myaw Sin Island! Tickets @ My Asia Ticket, 1876, Balance Fitness.
Pre-Tickets: 6,000 Ks, Door Ticket: 7,000 KS
? Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island, Nat Mauk Rd (Inside Kandawgyi Park) |
P FROM 6:00 PM
MOTOWN PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
Gekko is going MOTOWN! Don’t exactly know what MOTOWN is?
Come see for yourself! MOTOWN is coming to Gekko for the first
time. Be sure not to miss out!
? Gekko - 535, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp (same building as
Lokanat Galleries) | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION EXHIBITION 2015 |
EDUCATIONAL
Ambassadors and agents from the famous Australian Universities:
Central Queensland University (CQU), Curtin University, Griffith
University, UTS: Insearch, RMIT University, Macquarie University,
Monash University, Taylors College, The Kilmore International
School and many more will be participating.
? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp |
P 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
what’s on
THE WAREHOUSE PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
The most liberating party experience. The expansive, rustic
building where the music is pulsing, the dancing is unhinged and
the conversations flow. It will bring together swelling beats from,
house music, to gypsy, breaks to hip hop and Electro. 7,000 Ks.
? Pansodan Scene - 144 Pansodan, second floor ( across from the
Ganesh Temple) | P 8:30 PM- 1:00 AM
SATURDAY 28TH MAR - 29TH MAR
INDIA EDUCATION FAIR YANGON | EDUCATIONAL
India Education Fair Yangon, Myanmar 2015 is the gateway of success. You will get unlimited options for future career there. Find out
everything you want to know about the premier Indian Institutions.
? Asia Plaza Hotel - No.277 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp |
P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 29TH MAR
WOMEN TECHMAKERS(YANGON) | BUSINESS
Women Techmakers is Google's global program and brand for
women in technology. Join them for discussions with thought
leaders, technical workshops, design sprints, networking opportunities, and more. RSVP @ http://goo.gl/forms/uOGhk889fl
? Phan Dee Yar - 561 Merchant Road, Yangon | P 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HEATWAVE BRUNCH | DINING
It’s hot outside, but their drinks are ice cold. Sunday Funday coming your way. A few tables left, go on over. Nurse your hangover
with Mexican brunch specials, then stay for the beer pong, scorpion bowls and table dancing with Adam on the decks.
? PORT AUTONOMY - 22, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd (Next to Golden Hills
Tower) | P 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
what’s on
MONDAY 30TH MAR
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION AND FARM ADVISORY
SERVICES IN MYANMAR | BUSINESS
LIFT commissioned AFC Consulting International to conduct a
qualitative study of public and private interventions in extension
and farm advisory services in Myanmar. RSVP to Daw Aye Thein
San, LIFT Programme Assistant, at [email protected].
? UNOPS office - Mandalay Hall, UNOPS office,12(O),
Pyi Thu Lane,7th Mile, MayangoneTownship | P 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
MONDAY BLUES | NIGHTLIFE
The Best Social Event winner of the MYANMORE Awards 2015 is
on. Come enjoy the most famous blues night of Yangon! There's
always a space for other musicians and a good Jam during the
second set! Free entry.
? Mojo - 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) |
P FROM 9:30PM
TUESDAY 31ST MAR
WINE TASTING | NIGHTLIFE
Imbibe 2 red, 1 white of delicious French wine. Handsome Danish
sommelier.15,000 Ks each.
? Mojo - 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) |
P 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY SNIPPETS | ACTIVITIES
Every Tuesday evening Pansodan opens up its Gallery Space
for a gathering, where all sorts of people enjoy conversation and
perhaps some beer until late at night.
? Pansodan Gallery - 286 Pansodan Road (Close to Ruby Mart) |
P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 1ST APR
BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FOREIGN AND
MYANMAR BUSINESS | BUSINESS
Bridge the gap between foreign and local Myanmar business
owners and entrepreneurs, and find win-win opportunities.
Please think about how you think we can bridge the gap.
RSVP @ http://www.meetup.com/Yangon-Business-Network-Seizing-Opportunities-Together/events/221335781/
? Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to the British
Embassy) | P FROM 7:00 PM
what’s on
WEDNESDAY 1ST APR - 2ND APR
MYANMAR INFRASTURE SUMMIT 2015 | BUSINESS
UMFCCI with the support of Myanmar Ministry of Construction will
once again organise the Myanmar Infrastructure Summit 2015 to
attract more potential foreign investors to develop the infrastructure and construction sectors in Myanmar. For more info:
www.myanmarinfrastructuresummit.com.
? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd (opposite Sakura
Tower) | P 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
MOJITO NIGHT | NIGHTLIFE
A popular night to meet up at The Lab! Try a selection of mojitos
(strawberry, passion fruit, creole and of course the classic) every
Wednesday! Buy one get one free on our selection of refreshing
and flavorful mojitos.
? The Lab Bar - 70A Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Tsp (Shwegondaing
Junction) | P 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 2ND APR
MEXICAN NIGHT TACO BAR | DINING
Their famous Taco bar buffet at the 1st floor, Mindon Lounge, is
back every Thursday starting back on 26th March. Don’t forget to
book your table and meet up. Book your table under events.tgr@
belmond.com or +95 (1) 229 860
? Belmond Governor’s Residence - Taw Win Rd (Near American
Center) | P 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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review
IRRAWADDY PIZZA CO
ITALIAN TASTES IN THANLYIN
BY MAX TOOMEY
WHAT IT IS
Suave and sophisticated, the Irrawaddy Pizza Company aims to
bring another level to the ever-increasing number of Italian restaurants in town. With a pizza oven that joins the high-tech to the traditional and a chef that clearly loves Italian food it’s pretty hard to
go wrong. The flavours clean and fresh, the surrounding relaxed.
ATMOSPHERE
The soft lighting of trendy round lamps, the Italian cars on the wall
and the soft music make walking into the Irrawaddy Pizza company
like walking out of Myanmar. When it comes to seating you have the
choice of sleek, low chairs imported straight out of a Bond villain’s
office, intimate tables or booths for larger groups.
RECOMMENDATION
The bruschetta, decorated with drizzled balsamic, ripped basil and
shavings of parmesan, was seasoned with just the right amount of
garlic, although the bread could have been a little crispier.
The caprese salad, made with locally sourced, homemade mozzarella was equally well presented and flavoursome. It’s not every day
that you find buffalo mozzarella in Myanmar.
The wonderfully crispy pizza goes down very nicely with a glass of
the reasonably priced house white. With quite a few pizza places in
town the addition of grape to the chorizo pizza was commendably
different. The chorizo itself was marvellous: peppery and just a little
spicy it could have easily been eaten on its own.
It’s with the pasta, however, that this place really came into its own.
The gnocchi in a pesto sauce was truly excellent. The sauce was
rich and creamy, the texture of the lightly pan fried gnocchi was
close to perfect.
LAST THOUGHTS
The only (heart breaking) flaw is that whilst walking in might be like
walking out of Myanmar, driving there feels a lot like driving out of
Yangon. If you’re in the neighbourhood, live in Star City or are there
to make use of the pitch then you’ve got an excellent spot to drop
in on.
Star City, Building A5, Kyaii Khauk Pagoda Rd,
Thanlyin Township | Tel: 05623150
Opens daily 11am – 3pm & 5pm – 11pm
photo of the week
Moken children next to a dugout canoe
Credit
burmaboating.com
gallery
St.Patrick Fest@Mojo
17th March 2015
Photos by Sai Thant Sin
gallery
AUSTRALIAN RULES
FOOTBALL INTERNATIONAL
THE BATTLE OF THE BIRDS
@ Star City
21st March 2015
Photos by the pictureman
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