Enjoy works by Debussy, Piazzolla and Francaix at this Alumni Homecoming concert featuring two graduates of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. This joint woodwind recital features flautist Aw Yong Tian, its first graduate, who has just returned from his studies at Hochschule der Kunste Bern, a conservatory of music in Switzerland, and flautist Cheryl Lim Xuanzi, who has returned from graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music in the United States.
Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Concert Hall, next to University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista, When: Today : 7.30pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6516-1167
Art
FLORAL TALK & ON THE DINING TABLE
The charm and grace of flowers and grass are captured in the oil paintings of Chinese artist Zhai Yong while another Chinese artist Wen Gang captures objects such as vases, cups, bowls and plates in captivating compositions.
Where: Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, MICA Building 01-06, 140 Hill Street, MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay, When: Till Sept 7: 11am - 7pm daily, Admission: Free, Tel: 6733-3822
MY STORYBOOK
The large paintings of Dick Lim, a former advertising men-turned-artist, depict the history, culture and vibrant life of Singapore in the 1960s.
Get up close to Kate Mosse, the author of New York Times best selling novel Labyrinth, who is here to promote her latest book, Sepulchre, a haunting tale of secrets, murder and the occult set in both the 19th and 21st century France.
Support young musical talents here at 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.
This 10-day Japanese Film Festival explores femininity in Japanese cinema, paying tribute to heroines, antagonists and muses in the silver screen. Today, catch the emotionally-wrenching Harmful Insect. Directed by Shiota Akihiko, it's about a girl who becomes alienated from her surroundings after her mother's suicide attempt. It has English and Japanese subtitles.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre, 94 Stamford Road, MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, When: Today : 7.30pm (Harmful Insect: PG), Tomorrow : 7.30pm (The Milk Woman: PG, Admission: Free, Tel: 9017-0160 or visit www.sfs.org.sg, info
Getai
HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL
Song, dance and glitz in the heartland.
Where: Changi Road, near Frankel Avenue; Combined Temple, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1; Block 233 Yishun Street 21; Geylang Lorong 23; Aljunied Industrial Complex, Aljunied Road; Geylang Lorong 3; Block 510 Jurong West Street 52, When: 7.30 - 10.30pm
Gig
A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH RJ ROSALES
Known for his smooth and soulful vocals, singer and actor RJ Rosales will take you on a musical journey featuring ballads such as Frank Sinatra's Come Fly With Me and Broadway hits.
Join in Great Eastern's centennial celebrations with appearances by favourite radio deejays and two road shows at the Great Eastern Centre today. The first road show is hosted by Glenn Ong and The Flying Dutchman from Class 95FM while the hosts of the second road show are Pei Fen and Cruz from YES93.3FM. Great Eastern customers stand a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 worth of shopping vouchers at each of the road shows.
Where: Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering Street, MRT: Raffles Place/Chinatown, When: Today : noon - 2pm (first roadshow)& 5 - 7pm (second roadshow), Admission: Free, Tel: 6248-2000 or visit www.Lifeisgreat.com.sg. Info: you can get free bus rides on 20 Great Eastern-branded SBS buses today while 10 pairs of air-tickets to Asian destinations will be given to 10 of Great Eastern policyholders at the Travel Asia Lucky Draw to be held today
Storytelling
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL STORY TELLING FESTIVAL (SEMINARS)
Want to learn how to tell stories? Learn the skills at various seminars targeted at parents, educators, librarians, social workers, writers, performing artistes and corporate professionals.
Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today - Sept 9: various times, Admission: $160 - $450 per seminar, Tel: 6848-8290, Info: the seminars on teaching children with special needs are free but registration is required, Visit www.bookcouncil.sg/sisf for details of the seminars
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL STORY TELLING FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
Catch various world-class storytelling performances by international storytellers.
Where: The Arts House, various venues, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today - Sept 9: various times, Admission: $27 (adult) & $20 (child aged seven to 12), Tel: 6332-6919, Info: you can also e-mail tickets@toph.com.sg
Talk
EMPLOYABILITY & CAREERS IN 3RD AGE
At this session, women can find out what kind of career management strategies they can adopt for success in their Third Age. The facilitator is Ms Christine Sim, the project director of Hua Mei Training Academy, the training arm of Tsao Foundation, a charity organisation here.
Where: WINGS (Women's Initiative For Ageing Successfully), Bishan Junction 8 Office Tower, 06 -05, MRT: Bishan, When: Today : 2 - 4pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6250-1012, Info: registration is open only to women in their 40s and above
Theatre
APPLES AND LADDERS BY LEMONY S, AUSTRALIA
This haunting puppet piece is aimed at inspiring young adults and developing their respect for diversity. It portrays two elderly neighbours living beside each other with an apple tree between their houses, but a gulf of apathy and isolation separates them. This inaugural Theatre For Teens presented by Act 3 International is meant for those aged 13 to 16.
Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnhill Arts Centre, 126 Cairnhill Road, MRT: Newton, When: Till Thu : 3pm, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts
GORILLA THEATRE
Go bananas. This no-holds-barred improvisational theatre by The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada is created by members of the audience taking turns to direct scenes. Jointhe mayhem as 'directors' and 'actors' strut their stuff by singing, dancing and miming to create improvised scenes.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road, MRT: Newton When: Till Thu : 3pm, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International for workshops), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts
RESERVOIR
Discover the Syonan Jinja, a Shinto shrine, built during the Japanese Occupation in the MacRitchie Reservoir. A creative team 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: TheatreWorks, 72-12 Mohamed Sultan Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Thu - Sat : 8pm nightly, also 3pm on Sat , Admission: $28, Tel: 6737-7213 or e-mail tworks@singnet.com.sg, Info: tickets are also available at $15 for students, national sevricemen and senior citizens)
THE WRITE STUFF
This production features 12 stories written by children about crazy characters and madcap adventures. They include imaginative tales such as aliens taking over a local school, a journey back in time to meet William Shakespeare. Recommended for children aged seven years and above, it's presented by The Little Company, a division of the Singapore Repertory Theatre, with Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation as the presenting sponsor.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Till Sat : various times, Admission: $21 - $28, Info: call 6345-8888
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