This massive annual event dedicated to the classical guitar is back. The Asia International Guitar Festival and Competition 2011 is held Jun 16-19 at Siam City Hotel, featuring a line-up of guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts by world-class guitarists. The master class runs each day from 9:30am-8pm. The competitions are at 1pm, Jun 17 for seniors and Jun 18 for juniors. The final round is on Jun 19, 2pm. Live concerts are held daily at 8pm and will include performances by Tana Suebsiri, Maria Duo & Syrinx Duo (Spanish Night), Tomonori Arai and Pavel Steidl, with a finale concert by Jorge Luis Zamora. Other highlights include the Kaizuka Guitar Mandolin Ensemble from Japan and the Philippine Guitar Ensemble from the Philippines on Jun 18, 4pm. B600 for adults, B400 for students (inclusive of coffee breaks). For reservations call 02-247-0123 ext 1928, 1944. For more details, call 081-854-9368 or www.thailandguitarsociety.com. Pinhathai Chunharas