Learn Me Slowly…
Poetry of Words & Wine
by Aarti Saikia, Arcadia Fine Foods & Olive Bangkok
Saturday 1 September, 6pm-9pm
Olive Bangkok, Ekamai Soi 12
Baht 1600 net
This special one-night event will feature the creative expressions of Aarti Saikia – visual and performance artist, poet and dancer. Interpreting the mysterious theme of Learn Me Slowly…’ Aarti’s poetic expressions will be accompanied by a live performance of Mediterranean music – and a carefully selected pairing of fine organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines by Arcadia Fine Foods. Olive’s delicious array of dips and tapas will also be on offer.
All tasting wines will be available for sale at special prices for the night.
Programme (tentative; subject to change)
18:00 Registration and welcome drink
18:30 Introduction
18:40 Performance
19:30 Intermission
19:45 Performance (continued)
20:10 Q&A
20:30 Mingling and wine sales
21:00 End of event
Reservations
Tickets are Baht 1,600 net, inclusive of the performance, wines and tapas. Email to reserve your seats at [email protected]. Spaces are limited to 20 seats only, so please register early. Places will only be confirmed upon receipt of ticket payment by bank transfer.
About Aarti Saikia
Aarti Saikia is a Creative Expressionist from India; a multifaceted professional – Poet, Dancer, Visual and Performance Artist – who passionately endeavours to work towards sustainable and innovative creative arts.
Aarti’s artistic journey spans over three decades. She has trained in several dance styles including classical Indian, classical ballet, Spanish flamenco and contemporary choreography. She has embraced poetry as a stylised form of creative expression. She is also the Creative Director of an international theatre production, ‘SoulVilla’, that integrates original and improvised spoken words, rhythm, music and dance. SoulVilla has staged two successful cultural shows at the Alliance Francaise in Bangkok in 2017.
About Arcadia Fine Foods
arcadia [αρκαδία] An ancient Greek word referring to a mythological place where life was said to be perfect: simple, peaceful, happy – and in harmony with nature.
Arcadia Fine Foods’ vision is to restore our harmony with nature through food. We do this through curating and promoting unique food products reflecting our vision, sharing the methods by which these products are produced and used – and, of course, pairing them with beautiful wines. We favour products that are made from organic, biodynamic and natural ingredients.
About Olive
OLIVE is all about a journey of flavors from the Mediterranean. OLIVE food is a modern take on the Greek cuisine, as well as on the traditional recipes from countries like Turkey, the Levant, Morocco, Spain and Southern France. Our principle is to simply cook wholesome food that is clean and delicious without pretentions. Established in 2002, OLIVE currently operates a Greek-Mediterranean Restaurant in Ekamai 12 and a Mediterranean Deli Bar at Central Food Hall, Central Chidlom. It also offers Delivery, Catering, & Wholesale services.
