Dateline

Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post/AP/AFP/ACE

August 11

In 1956, American abstract artist Jackson Pollock dies in a car accident in East Hampton, New York.

Until August 31 at Emporium�s Park Food Hall, see Through the Eyes of Children, a series of paintings by orphans under the care of the Human Development Foundation. Support their artwork and help raise money for children�s education.

August 12

It�s Mother�s Day. Don�t forget to say, �I love you� to your mom!

Until the end of this month, see Jo Jo Sung, the stage musical featuring several AF stars. Performances start at 1:30 pm and 7 pm at M Theatre on Petchburi Road. Tickets are 1,000 to 3,500 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 262 3456.

August 13

In 1942, Walt Disney�s animated classic Bambi opens at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

In 1913, stainless steel is invented by Harry Brearley.

August 14

In 1989, Bon Jovi�s New Jersey becomes the first US album to be released legally in the Soviet Union.

In 1999, 765,000 tickets for the Backstreet Boys� North American tour sell in one day.

August 15

Birthday wishes go out to sexy Canadian actress Natasha Henstridge (1974).

In 1939, the classic film musical The Wizard of Oz premieres in Hollywood.

August 16

It�s the last day at Asian Fine Arts Gallery on Silom Soi 19 to see Hidden Emotion, an exhibition by renowned Myanmar artist Smith Sein Lynn, who blends realism and contemporary trends to explore culture. The gallery is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. For more information, call 02 630 3273.

Until August 23, see Thailand�s king of pop, Bird Thongchai McIntyre, in Babb Bird Bird Show. Performances start at 7 pm at Impact Arena. Tickets are 500 to 5,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor.

August 17

Happy Birthday to talented American actor and director Sean Penn (1960).

Today is the last day at Gossip Gallery on Sukhumvit Soi 28 to see Dimension of Faith, an exhibition by Thai artist Poramat Lueng-on that explores faith, religion and nature. The gallery is open daily from 10:30 am to 10 pm. For more information, call 02 258 6247.