This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on October 26, 2018
Your quick guide to rest and relaxation.
2 well-deserved weekend getaways
Sucimurni Retreat
Kick back and relax at the Sucimurni Retreat this weekend. Taking place at the award-winning luxury Tanjong Jara Resort, in Kuala Dungun, Terengganu, the retreat is running for a second year and will be led by Malaysia’s most recognised yoga teacher and founder of Upward Yoga, Ninie Ahmad. This exclusive wellness experience is inspired by the concept of Sucimurni, which promotes wholesome living through emphasising the purity of spirit, health and well-being. This retreat hopes to allow guests a new concept of relaxation through a weekend of yoga and peace within the inner self. The Sucimurni Retreat is priced at RM860++ per room per night inclusive of daily meals, four scheduled breathing and movement practices, and two optional inversion and arm balancing workshops. For bookings and enquiries, visit www.tanjongjararesort.com.
Fraser Place
If you feel as though you deserve some rest and relaxation this weekend, Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur may just be the home away from home you are looking for. Flaunting a gorgeous view, with the Petronas Twin Towers only an 11-minute walk away, the hotel offers countless enjoyable amenities, such as an indoor and outdoor pools, free area shuttle, an arcade and game room, as well as free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the ultimate weekend experience at Fraser Place, located at Lot 163, No 10 Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur.
3 showcases of unique musical stylings
Ahmed Sirour presents BKL
“BK is the official abbreviation for the borough of Brooklyn in New York City (where our feature artiste is originally from), and KL, of course, is the abbreviation for Kuala Lumpur where he will be performing for two nights”. A completely self-taught musician, Ahmed has worked with notable artistes the world over, including Grammy nominees The Foreign Exchange and Eric Roberson. Be sure to catch his show today or tomorrow at 10pm at No Black Tie, 17 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. Admission fee is RM64. Call (03) 2142 3737 or visit www.noblacktie.my to learn more.
Jumero
Catch this show by Jumero — a three-member group formed back in 2012 when they made their debut at Urbanscapes. Lead vocalist and guitarist Jared Lim, bassist and back-up vocalist Michael Lim as well as percussionist and back-up vocalist Ryan Gomes promise an assortment of originals and covers alike. The trio will be performing two shows — one which takes place tonight and another tomorrow night, both at 10. Head on over to Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur to catch them. Admission fee is RM10. Call (03) 4260 2288.
Tria Aziz & Shensation
Tria Aziz — a Bobo KL favourite — is returning to the restaurant-performance space for a show worth seeing. From hits of iconic musicals such as Cabaret and Hamilton, her jaw-dropping talent — combined with a feature from the Shensation on the Bobo Grand — is more than likely to make for a memorable performance. The group is set to perform today and tomorrow at 9.30pm, at the restaurant and performance space Bobo KL, Jalan Bangkung, Taman Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are priced at RM60++ (non-diners) and RM45++ (diners). Call (03) 2092 5002.
5 audrey hepburn classics to watch
All are available for viewing on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service
Roman Holiday
Ann (Audrey Hepburn), a princess on a state visit to Rome, becomes frustrated with her tightly scheduled life and secretly leaves her country’s embassy. The delayed effect of a sedative makes her fall asleep on a park bench, where Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), an expatriate reporter, finds her. Roman Holiday was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, and Hepburn captured an Oscar for her portrayal of Princess Ann.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Based on Truman Capote’s novel, this is the story of a flighty Manhattan party girl, who expects “money for the powder room as well as for cab fare” for her companionship. The young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who moves into her apartment building. As trouble finds her time and time again, her aspirations for glamour and wealth are reaffirmed by the comfort she feels at Tiffany’s, the famous high-end jewellery retailer where she believes nothing can ever go wrong.
Funny Face
Dispatched on an assignment, New York City-based fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire) is struck by the beauty of Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn), a shy bookshop clerk and amateur philosopher, who he believes has the potential to become a successful model. He gets Jo to go with him to France, where he snaps more pictures of her against iconic Parisian backdrops. As they carry on working together, they fall for one another, only to find numerous hurdles in their way.
Sabrina
A chauffeur’s daughter Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn) returns home from two years in Paris a beautiful young woman, and immediately catches the attention of David (William Holden), the playboy son of her father’s rich employers. When David woos and wins Sabrina, their romance is threatened by David’s serious older brother, Linus (Humphrey Bogart), who runs the family business and is relying on David to marry an heiress in order for a crucial merger to take place.
My Fair Lady
In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond — one that is threatened by an aristocratic suitor (Jeremy Brett).