KL's latest wonder!

Anyone knows where this is ??

Hint -->

The answer!! The Rooftop, 8th floor, Lot 10 Shopping Mall, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

How to get there - Go to Dome Cafe & entrance & take the outside lift next to it up to 8th floor and enjoy a scenic view, workout, eat, theatre, club!!

THE ACTORS STUDIO (TAS) LOT 10

I was thrilled to hear that TAS has a new home, generously provided by YTL's Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, after their sad exit from Bangsar Shopping Centre. Getting to TAS Lot10 was a bit tricky. I had assumed it to be inside the shopping complex (like at BSC), so I took the escalator & searched floor by floor to no avail. Eventually found the info counter & asked the polite staff there & he pointed me to the 'bubble' lift, outside the complex. Only later did I see large red arrows on the large green pillars pointing upwards to the Rooftop.

I arrived late because of the Dog Forum (in PJ) that morning. The show was well under way. I caught the last 3 performances - an energetic dance, the orchestra & Ramli Ibrahim/Guna dance. Ramli was also at the Dog Forum earlier to lend support. As Joe Hasham, sounding like a new 'father' introducing his new 'baby', was complementing the audience - "Without you, the audience, there will be no theatre" where his wise words! He then noticed Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, sitting quietly (just in front of me) and had to invite him up for a celebratory bow. Tan Sri jovially said - "Last nite (the gala opening of TAS Lots10) was like a dream - I just had to some & see if it's for real!"

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SO GLAD I'M IN KL!

UPDATE ACTOR'S STUDIO NO LONGER AT LOT 10 - ROOFTOP
yOU CAN FIND THEM AT KuASH THEATRE, TAMAN TUN DR ISMAIL 
http://www.timeoutkl.com/performance/venues/The-Actors-Studio

Welcome to Bruno's Art & Sculpture Garden.

This is my MOST FAVOURITE wooden sculpture. See how the head is carved into the existing tree bark!

A friend emailed a Powerpoint presentation to me and I was blown over -- such whimsical, yet endearing treatment of the artist's subject matter, the blending of nature with humanistic figures, full of expression. Walking through the garden, pulling back the shrubbery, the branches, you feel like you have stumbled upon a whole new world - you feel that you are eaves-dropping!(Hypotheically speaking - lah... cos I've yet to visit this wonderful place! Ha Ha..)

"Hidden amongst the trees of the small Victorian village of Marysville is a world full of fantasy, beauty and humour. Surrounded by the magical rainforest setting, Bruno Torfs has created one of the world's most unique and deeply inspiring experiences for art and garden lovers of all ages."

About the artist: (taken from http://www.brunosart/)

"Bruno Torfs was born in South America and lived there with his family till the age of fifteen. At this point the whole family made the move to Europe in seek of new opportunities. After training and working as a sign writer Bruno made a gradual transition to become a fulltime artist.

Through his diverse talents and a spirit for adventure Bruno created a unique style full of culture and character. This was achieved through many trips around the world, both alone and with his wife Marleen. Sketching the scenes and faces of his journeys allowed Bruno to return home and make oil painting and sculpture versions of his experiences. These artworks would then be sold in a series of annual exhibitions hosted in the lower levels of the family home.

After several years of this lifestyle, Bruno and the family made a decision to pack up and move to Australia to create a sculpture garden that he would run as a permanent attraction. The family arrived in Melbourne and shortly after had found the perfect place in the small Victorian village of Marysville. The luscious sub-alpine forests of the surrounding area were the ideal setting for Bruno's plan and luckily the property he purchased he a large section of rain forest attached.

After five months of backbreaking work Bruno's art and sculpture garden was opened to the public. Also on the property was a gallery that housed over 200 of his artworks brought over from Europe that included oil paintings, sketches and smaller sculptures.

The garden began with just fifteen life sizes terracotta sculptures, today there are over one hundred and fifteen pieces on display and Bruno is still making regular additions. The unique experience of the garden and its wondrous inhabitants attracts thousands of visitors a year. Bruno and the family still live there and always take great pleasure in being able to share their magnificent art treasure with all that come. "

If you are planning a trip to Melbourne, Australia, you should add this to your itinerary. Its 95 km from Melbourne. Location map : http://www.brunosart.com/location.htm

On a personal note,

I am sad that one of my cousins, who I have only recently become close to is leaving for Melbourne for good. I hope she has time to visit Bruno's garden once she has settled down. But as technology is great, I'm sure we can still keep in contact, electronically..So until we physically meet again, Bon Voyage, S.H & family. All the best in your chosen path!

(Photo of 2 generations of Chinese & Malay cousins, during our annual Hari Raya Open House @ Aunt R's - posing in front of our Malaysian flag )

LAMAN 2008 (Landscape & Garden) exhibition is back!

If you are in KL, you must visit the LAMAN 2008 landscape & garden exhibition, over 50 garden concepts - 'Edible Garden' inspired by our PM's wife Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, Gardens of All Seasons, International floral display, Children Floral Theme Playground & the Garden at Night (6.30-0.30pm)!

Date : 19 - 27 July 2008

Time : 9.30am - 9.30pm

Venue : Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana)

Shuttle : Free bus from KL Sentral City Air Terminal Departure Hall @every 15 mins
Entrance : RM3 (Adult), Rm1 (children & uniformed students), free for children under 6yrs & the disabled

Don't miss the Opening Ceremony on 16 July (SATURDAY) with carnival atmosphere - clowns, stiltwalkers, fire-eaters, tattoo & henna artists, Garden talks, Floral talks dance & performance by Dina (Malaysian Idol runner-up) ...

See this >-- http://www.laman.my/2008highlights.html