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URBAN VIBEs Events and happenings in Southeast Asia’s major city centres Thailand Suriyothai A Ballet Opera October 18 – 20, 2013 Thailand Cultural Center, Main Hall, Bangkok This musical-drama by artist Somtow Sucharitkul is a new stylistic fusion, designed for a cast of dancers and singers and a large symphony orchestra combined with classical Thai instruments. The performance – being restaged this month, after a successful run in August – is inspired in equal parts by classical Thai dance drama, opera, ballet, and ancient Thai temple murals. Evening performances begin at 8pm, and the matinee shows begin at 2pm. www.thaiticketmajor.com Tommy Emmanuel & Martin Taylor Live October 28, 2013 – 8pm M Theatre, New Petchburi Rd, Bangkok Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel, one of Australia’s most respected musicians, returns to Bangkok for another mesmerizing musical performance. With a professional career spanning 5 decades, Emmanuel has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. He will be performing this time around with multi-award winning British guitarist and composer Martin Taylor, an internationally acclaimed musician, and one of the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar. www.thaiticketmajor.com Singapore Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair October 12 – 15, 2013 Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave Organized by UBM Asia, the inaugural Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair features a stellar cast of prominent jewelers from close to 30 countries. Together they will be showcasing exquisite collections of fine jewelry – from lustrous pearls to precious gemstones, rare diamonds and antique pieces. And although the fair is targeted towards international trade visitors, the public is also welcomed to feast their eyes on these fine baubles and bangles. Visitors can register online for entry, and the show is open daily from 10:30am until 7pm. www.singaporejewellerygemfair.com 16 Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) October Art Exhibitions, 2013 939 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok October is another busy month at the BACC with 3 major exhibitions running simultaneously. The 59th National Exhibition of Art continues until October 27 (Main Gallery, 9th floor), while What Resort: The Landscape of the Art Room begins October 4 and continues until November 24 (Main Gallery, 8th floor), with an opening reception on Thursday October 3rd at 6:30pm. Finally Re-Think: Art Exhibition for Reduce “Waste” Renew “Think” continues until November 17 (Main Gallery, 7th floor). en.bacc.or.th