Archive for December 2010

Diana Khoo Editor in Chief

Diana Khoo Editor in Chief

Diana Khoo has been with The Peak since 2005 and has always enjoyed writing about the finer things in life. In her 12-year writing career, she has been privileged to have enjoyed many interesting experiences, including meeting and interviewing iconic personalities as well as indulging her many interests, which include fine wines and champagnes, gourmet cuisine and luxury travel.

Kenneth Tan Deputy Editor

Kenneth Tan Deputy Editor

The Peak’s Deputy Editor is a regular traveller to Switzerland, where he covers the international luxury watch fairs in Geneva and Basel. A keen writer with interests in motoring, travel and property, he is the voice behind The Peak’s monthly The Road Ahead column, which is a forward-looking piece on historic milestones and future aspirations.

A Journey Through Time IV

2-11 December Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

In its four th year running, A Journey Through Time brings high-end watches and jewellery to the Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur for the delight of connoisseurs. The event this year will see exclusive Asian premieres and launches of new collections and innovations. With its theme of “Time to Love”, avid collectors will certainly have plenty to adore in the stunning exhibitions of fine timepieces.

In addition, there will also be a showcase of performances from invited singers such as Scotland’s Katie Targett-Adams and Australia’s Delta Goodrem. For more information, call 03 2782 3855 or visit www.ajourneythroughtime.com.my

Art Baubles By Trina Trygrett

6 December – 31 December Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, Petaling Jaya

The contemporary art and design of Venetian glass bead ar tist Trina Tygrett will be on display. Her wearable works bring together a range of unique jeweller y, and Tygrett creates a host of handcraf ted wonders with Murano glass.

Her works have been presented at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London as well as The Maeght Fondation in France apart from a retail collection that’s available in New York and UK stores. For viewing and information, call 03 7958 2175 or visit www.shaliniganendra.com

Elvis To THe Max

10 December Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Sunway

Fans of The King will once again be able to relive the best of his hits with the person regarded as the ‘Best Living Elvis in the World’, Max Pellicano. Having won numerous World Elvis championship belts in Vegas, Pellicano is also playing the lead role as Elvis in a musical entitled Don’t Be Cruel, which is touring Detroit, Chicago before being staged on Broadway.

Your chance to relive the days of Blue Hawaii and Promised Land will also go towards charitable organisations under the Lejadi Group’s CSR programme, with all profits from this event going towards selected NGOs and underprivileged individuals. Get ready to rock and roll. Book your seat by calling 03 2300 0888 or log on to www.alstar.com.my.

Hogmanay

30 December – 2 January 2011 Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scots word for ‘last day of the year’, Hogmanay is celebrated grandly in this royal capital of the British Isles. The festivities begin on New Year’s Eve, with bands taking to the multiple stages and a ‘Torchlight Procession’ at 6.30pm, whereby thousand of torch carriers create a ‘river of fire’ from the city’s Royal Mile to a Son et Lumière, capped by a fireworks finale on Calton Hill.

Better yet, the revelry carries on till the day after New Year’s, as Scotland customarily celebrates its Bank Holiday. Tickets to the Hogmanay street party can be purchased at www.edinburghshogmanay.com

Hands 2 : Rhapsodrums

2 – 5 December Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac), Kuala Lumpur

The much-vaunted Hands percussion group has been setting stages alight the world over since their formation in 2005. In their latest concert, the team will perform new creative works that will go beyond their regular drumming shtick.

With guest choreographer Judimar Hernandez, the element of dancing is introduced in a body of four new works by Hands. Call 03 6141 4480 or visit www.hands.com.my for more information.

Riverdance

30 November – 12 December Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

To mark the grand opening of the new Sands Theater, that inescapable Irish cultural phenomenon that is Riverdance will tap its way to the brand-new stage. In what promises to be the kind of experience which will live long in your memory and bring a smile on your face, the show includes top performers from the Riverdance Irish Troupe, accomplished Irish musicians and a global collection of top stage talents. Feel the magic by calling +65 6348 555 for tickets.

Symphony In The City

11 December The Esplanade, Perth, Australia

Western Australia is certainly not a bad place to be this holiday season. The state’s largest city, Perth, will have something for everyone and the place to be at night is the Esplanade, when the West Australian Symphony Orchestra strikes up the evening’s entertainment. Unwind with a glass of Australian wine and let your ears be enthralled by the renditions of Wagner, Mozart, Verdi and Tchaikovsky. Look out for concert dates on www.waso.com.au.

Forgotten Glories

4 – 5 December Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC

British conductor Paul Goodwin makes a stop at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall to lead the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in a triumphant rendition of works by Kozeluch, Arne and Mozart. Aptly entitled Forgotten Glories, this concert will also record the MPO’s collaboration with horn player Lin Jiang who takes the score for Haydn’s Horn Concerto No 2. Call the box office for tickets at 03 2051 7007.