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Black pride
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/03/2019
» The savoury aroma of jambalaya, jerk chicken and corn bread filled the century-old chambers of Bangkok's US Ambassador's Residence recently. The dining room of African-American expats waiting for the feast listened intently to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian-American curator from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Hyppolite, who's an expert in African-American and African-diaspora material and expressive culture, was explaining how these famous African-American dishes came to be.
The hovering eye
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 23/01/2019
» 'I shoot a lot of crap every day," said Thomas Hoepker after being asked what it feels like to be lauded as a master photographer. "You see something and a car comes, or the person I wanted to photograph turns around. I would say, if I walk on the street in the evening, I see 10 pictures, maybe one I keep from that scene."
Bittersweet symphony
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/08/2018
» Mike Shinoda was out of his element. He knew this. The crowd knew this. Yet, everyone had a hell of a good time.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/08/2018
» 1 Thong Lor's 72 Courtyard has a ton of Mother's Day promotions this weekend, starting with the newly opened Carb and Wine Bar. Serving pizza, pasta and charcuterie boards, the restaurant is offering a special "Free Pizzas For Mamas" promotion, about which more information can be had if you call 02-392-6922. Then there's Japanese comfort food Lucky Fish, offering mothers 30% off on all menu items, as well as a free glass of cold-pressed juice for all you mothers out there. Mexican eatery Touche Hombre has a special 1,000 baht Mother's Day menu as well, consisting of Chips and Salsa Roja Mexicana, Soft Shell Crab Cangrejo, Grilled Chicken del Habanero or Roasted Pork Belly Al Pastor Tacos, and Roasted Kingfish Collar, as well as a complimentary ice-cream sandwich to boot. Last but not least, tapas bar Toro Bangkok has a 1,000 baht menu, from which mothers can select five of their favourite hot and cold tapas to enjoy. For more information, visit facebook.com/72courtyard.
In tune with the times
B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 08/07/2018
» For over 30 years, Pongsit Kampee has been telling stories about people, their struggles, grievances, and of love lost. To say that he is Thailand's Bob Dylan may be a bit of an overstatement, but he's one of the few we have who may merit that comparison.
A unique bond
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/05/2018
» If Zack Blackmon Jr were to tell you that he's a direct descendant of the original Siamese Twins Eng and Chang Bunker, there's no way you'd believe him. White skinned, blue eyed and with a delightfully thick North Carolinian accent, Blackmon Jr, 67, is surprisingly in fact, the great-great grandson of Eng.
A Mad look at the classics
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/05/2018
» Madsaki's artworks are stupid. Stupid of course, in the best cackle-inducing way possible. In his latest solo exhibition "Combination Platter" (situated on the ground floor of Ploenchit's Central Embassy), Leonardo da Vinci's 16th-century masterpiece Salvador Mundi is now a beady-eyed Jesus. And Picasso's US$155 million (4.9 billion baht) Le Rêve -- instead of a tranquil woman napping peacefully on a sofa, she now has giant black button eyes and a dumb smile to match. Honestly, they're even more entertaining to look at than the originals.
In his own time
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 09/03/2018
» Out of the countless international concerts planned for Bangkok this year, one announcement caused an appropriate collective freak-out. In a short promo video, nine-time Grammy- and Academy Award-winning recording artist John Legend, with his half-Thai, half-Norwegian wife, Chrissy Teigen, greeted Thai fans with a cheery "Sawasdee".
Diversifying the Marvel Universe
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 15/02/2018
» The Marvel Universe is generally associated with comic book nerds -- especially white, male comic book nerds. But since Marvel Entertainment has ruled the world's box office with adaptations of their comics -- Black Panther opens worldwide this week -- the company has started to diversify their characters and draw every background into their Marvel Universe.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/01/2018
» 1It's a good start to the new year for music lovers as English indie pop band The XX will make their debut in Bangkok on Jan 29 at ThunderDome Muang Thong Thani. The London-based pop trio -- Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith are known for their minimal and hypnotic sound, drawing in huge raves from critics with their first album XX (2009) and later on Coexist (2012). After four years, the band just released their latest album I See You in early 2017. Prepare to be hypnotised by their biggest hits like Intro, Crystalised and Say Something Loving. The tickets are on sale now via www.ticketmelon.com, 02-026-3068. 2,800 baht per person for standing tickets only.