Buy any of 45 photographs of Vietnamese children and the proceeds will go to the development of the Saigon Children's Charity Vocational Training School and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Snapped by young photographers from the vocational training school, they provide fascinating insights into the lives of the children.
Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Till Wed : 10am - 10pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6339-9110
OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW
Catch the battle of the felines at this Olympic Championship Cat Show here featuring a total of 80 cats of all breeds, including the short hair Persian, Siamese, Oriental and household cats. By the Singapore Cat Club.
Where: Malay Village, Singahsana Hall, Geylang Serai, MRT: Paya Lebar, When: Today : 10am - 5pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 9798-3900, Info: Other highlights include a bazaar & adoption drive and 10 Best Dressed Olympic Cages, You can also visit www.singaporecatclub.com
RESERVOIR
Despite a love-hate relationship between Singapore and the Syonan Jinja, a Shinto shrine built during the Japanese Occupation in the MacRitchie Reservoir, creative people from Singapore and Japan, led by Singapore director Choy Ka Fai, have re-created and re-imagined it as a sacred site in a tapestry of images, sound and movement. Written by local playwright Ng Yi-Sheng and presented by TheatreWorks.
Where: TheatreWork, 72-12 Mohamed Sultan Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Thu - Sat : 8pm nightly, also 3pm on Sat , Admission: $28 & $15 (students, national servicemen and senior citizens) Tel: 6737-7213 or e-mail tworks@singnet.com.sg,
HSBC YOUTH EXCELLENCE GALA
Support young musical talents here. Catch this concert featuring three recipients of the HSBC Youth Excellence Award for Musical Excellence and proceeds will go to the President's Challenge 2008 and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. The performers are award-winning United States-based Singapore pianist Clare Yeo, award-winning vocalist Janani Sridhar and award-winning young violinist Gabriel Ng. Organised by HSBC.
Singaporean and international acts performing punk, indie-pop, electro, emo, post-rock and more will rock the place down at this alternative music festival by The Esplanade.
Where: The Esplanade, various venues both at the waterfront and indoors, MRT: City Hall, When: Fri - Aug 31: various times, Admission: Free, Info: Tel: 6838-8377
The weeks ahead
THE LISTENER (CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN)
A bugle playing mime artist who wants to sing opera and a tap-dancing ballerina are two zany characters who bring 'the art of listening' to life at this Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert under the baton of conductor Lim Yau. It features works such as Tchaikovsky's Dance Of The Little Swans from Swan Lake. Suitable for children aged five to 12.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, MRT: City Hall, When: Sept 6: 12.45 & 2.45pm, Admission: $28 & $33, Tel: 6348-5555, Info: No entry to children aged four and below
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
Catch this re-telling of Shakespeare's tale about the king of Navarre who invites three male companions to study for three years without succumbing to the lure of women. Presented by The Young Company of the Singapore Repertory Theatre.
DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Sept: 10 - 14: 8pm (Wed - Sun), also 3pm (Sat & Sun), Admission: $28 Tel: 6348-5555
50 YEARS BOSSA NOVA - THE ALL-STARS CONCERT
Tap your toes to the bossa nova beat. Three generations of bossa icons will take you on a musical journey through the evolution of this genre of music, which reminds you of the beach, sublime physical beauty and the unbearable lightness of being Brazilian. Supported by the Embassy of Brazil.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, MRT: City Hall, When: Sept 13: 7.30pm, Admission: $81 - $141, Tel: 6348-5555, Info: visit http://schemainternational.wordpress.com for information about the artistes and updates
BOOM
This quirky tale by award-winning playwright Jean Tay takes you into the world of en bloc fever in an economic boom. Directed by Tracie Pang, this original production by Stage Two, a Singapore Repertory Theatre division, stars Sebastian Tan and Rodney Oliveiro.
THE THUNDER TOUR - SMV - STANLEY CLARKE, MARCUS MILLER, VICTOR WOOTEN (MOSAIC)
Keep a date with this historical assemblage of talent from the United States in their once-in-a-lifetime Asian tour. They are Stanley Clarke, a Grammy-winning bassist and composer, Marcus Miller, a multi-Grammy-winning bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, and Victor Wooten, who is considered by many to be the world's greatest electric bassist.
Abba Mania takes over Singapore. Be treated to two hours of uplifting, dance-inducing hits, as the last ABBA concert is recreated on stage in this tribute featuring songs such as Dancing Queen, Voulez Vous, Fernando, Take A Chance On Me and more.
Esplanade Theatre, MRT: City Hall, When: Oct 4: 2 & 8pm, Oct 5: 8pm, Admission: $38 - $98, Tel: 6348-5555
