December 2009

'Hot Off The Press'

Ratatat, I Heart Hiroshima
LIVE at The FCC

Indie-music shooting stars Ratatat and I Heart Hiroshima play The FCC Phnom Penh.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/ratatat-ihh.php

December at The FCC

With photo exhibits, barn-storming international music acts and legendary New Years Eve parties, the December calendar at The FCC offers something for everyone.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/december.php

Kids Fun Fair at Friends

Children's NGO Mith Samlanh will host a December fun fair with music, games and art for kids with the aim to raise money for the organization.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/friends.php

Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post

Forty years sought for S-21 chief

Prosecutors at the Khmer Rouge tribunal on Wednesday requested a 40-year sentence for Tuol Sleng prison chief Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, saying the length would "reflect his conscious and free choice to abandon all respect for human life" while overseeing the torture and execution of more than 12,000 detainees.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/ppp1.php

Investment spotlight shines on solar power, official says

Ten companies have approached Ministry of Energy to declare interest in building solar plants after axing of tax on materials.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/ppp2.php

NGO law is on the horizon

Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Tuesday that the government has moved ahead with drafting a law to regulate the activities of NGOs, prompting fresh concerns that the proposed legislation will be used to clamp down on the activities of advocacy groups.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1209/ppp3.php

FCC Calendar of Events

FCC Angkor

Rock Star Portraits, photo exhibit by Rob Overtoom, through December.
Italian Buffet Dec 5. 7-9:30. $15.
Chinese Buffet Dec 8. 7-9:30. $15.
Khmer Buffet Dec 15. 7-9:30. $15.
Spanish Buffet Dec 22. 7-9:30. $15.
Christmas Dinner Dec 24-25.
Japanese Buffet Dec 29. 7-9:30. $15.
NYE Fashion Show & Gala Dec 31.
Fridays: Ladies Night
Sundays: All you can eat Spanish, free-flow Sangria. $12.

The Mansion

Melon Rouge Exhibition, photo & multimedia exhibit by Melon Rouge, Dec 1-6.

FCC Phnom Penh

Rock Star Portraits, photo exhibit by Rob Overtoom, through December.
Ratatat, Brooklyn electronic music duo, Fri Dec 4, 7 p.m.
I Heart Hiroshima, Australian indie-pop trio, Sat Dec 5, 7 p.m.
Actuación de le Cuarentuna, 20-man traditional Spanish band, Dec 8,9, 8 p.m.
Phil & Ritchie, jazz, r-n-b, pop, Sat Dec 19, 8 p.m.
Christmas Dinner, Dec 24,25.
Xmas w/Phil & Ritchie, jazz, r-n-b, pop, Fri Dec 25, 8 p.m.
NYE Champagne Party legendary FCC NYE party
Premier League every Sat & Sun.

See December Calendar for complete event details.

Pacharan

Salsa Night with DJ Jimmy, Thu Dec 10.
Sundays: All you can eat Spanish, free-flow Sangria. $12.

Chow

Happy Hour, daily from 4-8.

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