Centara’s M23 for special events, parties, food and fun!The newly opened M23 event space at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld has been designed as an intimate setting for parties and receptions, and with its own integral show kitchen guests can order food directly from the chefs and watch it being prepared while sipping on a cocktail or two.
Covering more than 1,000sqm, the space is divided into four natural day-lit function rooms offering dramatic views of the city skyline, and with capacity ranging from 18 to 50 guests. Along with its event facilities, M23, on the 23rd floor of the hotel, has its own reception area, open show kitchen and bar that caters for coffee breaks, luncheons and social events, and a 50-metre long open-air patio for cocktails and gatherings high above the city streets.
The four events rooms are equipped with the latest audio-visual capability, each being equipped with built-in LCD projectors and screens, high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access, personalized stationery, coffee machine, and stocked with a selection of soft drinks, still and sparkling mineral water and tasty lozenges. Rooms M1 and M2 also have interactive screens. Where: M23, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld // Contact: 02-101-1234, ext 1 or e-mail to reservations@chr.co.th // www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Ruby Hayes, “The Princess of Blues” is performing sensational blends that will keep you jazzed and jived through out the night at Conrad Bangkok. A veteran and much-acclaimed performer, Ruby is headlining shows all around the Washington, DC metropolitan area and the West Coast. She was a Headliner in the San Diego 2004 Adams Avenue Street Fair Festival, the largest free festival in Southern California. She has opened shows for international artists such as, James Cotton (former harp player for Muddy Waters) Vernon Garrett, Ray, Goodman, & Brown, the late Little Milton, The Four Tops and Cab Calloway III.
Ruby is known for her upbeat, interactive performance style which includes occasional sing-a-longs. When not performing in the top clubs & festivals, she performs her own original one-woman musical, Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie’s Blues in regional theaters and was attended by Senator Mikulski at the Patterson Theater in Baltimore, MD. Although, she is seen as cool, calm and reserved, when she takes the stage, she’s hotter than the month of July. Ruby will performing from now onwards, Monday- Thursday 8:30 p.m. till late, from 9 p.m. till late, Friday and Saturday.
Where: Diplomat Bar, Lobby Level of Conrad Bangkok
Contact: 02-690-9244
Chill-out after a busy day to the cool sounds of ‘The Smooth Midtown,’ their new multi-talented band now playing Monday to Friday in the chic surroundings of the Rendezvous Bar. Setting the tone with their amazing repertoire of popular international music are Ratchapreuk ‘Yod’ Khunkitti, one of Bangkok’s finest bass players in town, brilliant pianist Nonthawat ‘Can’ Jitumphai and highly acclaimed singer Cherry C. Pacaldo from the Philippines. Catch ‘The Smooth Midtown’ Monday-Thursday, 7-11 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Rendezvous Bar, Landmark Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit Road (BTS: Nana)
Contact: 02-254-0404, ext. 7777
Like Asqu, Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit’s Facebook fan page, follow them on Twitter or check-in on Foursquare, and get the exclusive offers: Buy 1 Get 1 Free on any beverage and special on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary cocktail from their list. Try the famous signature cocktail “Soi 13,” which is said to be so good that you cannot put the glass down. Promo available until March 31 only.
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Experience Chef Charles Christeans’ signature Italian selections this month at the alfresco dining terrace of Loop Italian Restaurant. These include lobster salad, grilled lobster with homemade Fettuccini, Mediterranean Seabass and Australian Beef Tenderloin with Pan-fried Foie Gras, each dish creatively blends the traditional taste of Italy with the finest imported seafood and meats available in the region.
Where: Loop Italian Restaurant Terrace & Bar, 8th floor, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, 444 MBK Center, Phayathai Road
Contact: 02-216-3700, ext. 20818
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is leaving the teenager years behind and celebrates its 17th Anniversary with a not-to-be-missed night of fun, live music, dance and sexy lingerie parties on March 15. The awesome Crush Crew take to the center stage, while CM2’s resident DJs storm the air with base beats and dance anthems, amid fashion shows. Guests attending the event have the chance to wine fabulous prizes.
Where: Concept CM2, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Siam Square Soi 6 (BTS: Siam)
Contact: 02-209-8888, ext. Concept CM2; www.CM2bkk.com
Jay Jetrin Wattanasin (3rd from right), Thailand’s ‘King of Dance’ recently performed in a concert at the Amari Orchid Pattaya Hotel. Photo shows Jetrin being welcomed by Brendan Daly, general manager of Amari Orchid Pattaya and the hotel’s sales team after his concert at the Aranda Ballroom.
The Bamboo Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will be graced – for the fifth time — by the “storytelling” jazz sensation – Cynthia Utterbach. Cynthia will perform from March 1 to June 30 nightly from 9pm (except Sundays).
Singer, writer, actress, voice coach, producer, Cynthia opens up her soul to all audiences with a fresh approach to old and new songs – jazz, gospel and blues.
Come relax to her sensual sounds of smooth and sassy jazz at the Bamboo Bar.
Where: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Contact: 02 659 9000 ext. “Bamboo Bar”.
