A TRIBUTE TO THE GARDENS BY ONG KIM SENG & STUDENTS
Visit Villa Halia, a restaurant at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and buy any of 77 paintings by Ong Kim Seng, Singapore's top watercolorist and Cultural Medallion recipient, and his students, which capture magical glimpses of the garden.
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Villa Halia, Ginger Garden MRT Orchard When: Today : - Sept 30: noon - 11pm (Mon - Fri), 9am - 11pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6476-6711 Info: you can catch a talk by Ong Kim Seng and artist's live class on Sept 13 & 14 from 4pm at Villa Halia. You can also visit www.halia.com.sg for information
Art
TRAVELOGUE
Six students from the Lasalle College of the Arts showcase their artworks inspired by their travels to countries, such as Germany and Cambodia.
Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, Praxis Space, Block H, Level 1, 1 McNally Street, adjacent to Prinsep Street and Short Street MRT: Bugis/Little India When: Till next Fri : 10am - 5pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6496-5000 or visit http://www.lasalle.edu.sg
Book
MEET-THE-AUTHORS: MICHAEL YAMASHITA & KRIS LEBOUTILLIER
Learn how to capture stunning shots and hear the many stories behind captivating photographs snapped by two renowned and well-travelled photographers from the National Geographic magazine- Michael Yamashita and Chris LeBoutillier.
Where: Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store, Crossroads, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road MRT Orchard/Somerset When: Today : 3 - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6737-5021
Charity
GLOW IN PINK!
Catch a celebrity appearance by Singapore actress Koh Chieng Mun at this event to promote breast cancer awareness and help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation. By Pink Dolphin, a vitaminised drinks brand under Yeo Hiap Seng, a beverage company, and the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Where: Bugis Junction, outdoor fountain area MRT: Bugis When: Today : 2 - 6pm Admission: Free, Tel: 6752-2122 or visit www.yeos.com.sg, Info: Pink Dolphin will sponsor goodie bags with items, such as Pink Dolphin sling bag and vitamined drinks worth more than $108 each to raise funds for- you can buy a bag at $15 only or $10 with six Pink Dolphin labels and all money collected will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation
UPRISING: SINGAPORE ZOO- CITIBANK-YMCA YOUTH FOR CAUSES CONCERT
Support a worthy cause. Catch this concert featuring up and coming local indie bands, young dance talents from Happy Arts Enterprise, a social enterprise, which imparts skills and find matching jobs for mildly intellectually disabled youths, as well as mildly intellually disabled students from the Metta School. Thirty-four per cent of the proceeds from concert ticket sales will go to Happy Arts Enterprise to help them in their work for the disabled youths.
Where: Singapore Zoo, Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT Choa Chu Kang/Yio Chu Kang When: Today : 3.45 - 6.30pm Admission $20 including the $16.50 entry to the Zoo Tel: 9741-2706 Info: Visit http://firstchance.org for details, the guest-of-honour at the concert is the MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC, Mr Baey Yam Keng
HEARTS UNITED 2008
Support a good cause. Cheer on a team of youths from the Citibank-YMCA Youth for Causes who will form Singapore's largest national flag with origami hearts to break the Singapore Book of Records and raise funds for the Canossaville Children's Home, a shelter which helps children aged four to 12 facing difficulties with emotional and psychological support.
Where: HDB Hub, Level 1, in front of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 480 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 MRT: Toa Payoh When: Today : 10 - 10.50a, Admission: Free Info: Visit www.youthforcauses.com and www.catholic.org.sg/canossaville, Children from Canossaville will also perform a dance at the event, the guest-of-honour : Dr Lim Wee Kiak, MP for Sembawang GRC (Canberra)
NIKE+ HUMAN RACE 10K
Just do it. Cheer on 10,000 Singaporeans who are running at the Nike+ Human Race 10k here to help raise funds for three global charities - - The World Wild Life Fund For Nature, The Lance Armstrong Foundation and The United Nations High Commissioners for Refugees. Twenty per cent of the registrations fees will go to these charities which look into reducing the impact of climate change, fight cancer and secure sport and education for refugee children. On top of that, Nike Singapore will donate to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. The Straits Times is the official print media.
Where: From Esplanade Bridge, the route will cover areas, such as Marina South, Central Mall, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, ending at The Padang MRT: City Hall/Raffles Place
When: Tomorrow : from 4.30- 6pm Admission: registration for the physical race has closed but spectators are welcome to support the participants and catch performances along the route by bands, such as Tiramisu and Plain Sunset Info: visit www.nikeplus.com.sg to check on the live performances along the route and participate in the virtual run by using Nike+ and Nike+ Sport Band, a training kit for the runners
Shop for a cause. Buy second-hand goods such as apparel and household items, at rock-bottoms prices and the proceeds will go to the local humanitarian work of the Singapore Red Cross. Where: 62 Jalan Khairuddin, off Opera Estate MRT: Bedok When: Tomorrow : 10am - 3pm Admission: Free Tel: Call 6336-0269 Info: visit www.redcross.org.sg for more information.
GLO FOR YOUTH
Catch this music concert featuring homegrown bands, such as The Fire Fight, Saw Loser, Jack & Rai (EIC) Allura, and Flybar and help raise $60,000 for the Student Advisory Centre, a youth charity, which reaches out to troubled youths. Organised by YOUths.Care, a community service project by students from 10 junior colleges here.
Where: Fort Canning Park MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon : 6.30 - 10.30pm Admission: $15 Tel: 9769-0419 or visit www.youthscare.com
Class
ST701 CUSTOMER EXCELLENCE WORKSHOPS
Want to be a leader in service excellence and provide the best customer service to enhance service leadsherip, customer delight and customer experience? Check out three ST701 Excellence Workshops, which will equip individuals and organisations with skills and knowledge to cultivate a loyal customer base to grow the business. The speakers are Simon Murphy, a dynamic trainer and public speaker, Victor Koh, a seasoned sales professional, and Rowena Chee, an expert hotelier, and Manoj Sharma, who assists people and organisations to boost their profitability and performance.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Auditorium, News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell
When: Sep 9: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workshop I: How To Say No To Customers Without Offending Them)
When: Sept 25: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workship II: Taking Customer Service To The Next Level) When: Sept 30: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workshop III: Creating A World Class Culture of Service Excellence) Admission: pay an early bird fee of $309 with GST (ST701 member) (usual: $369) & $369 with GST (non-member)(usual: $439) for Workshop I by Wed , pay an early bird fee for any two workshops of $506 with GST (ST701 member) (usual $618) & $627 with GST (non-member) (usual: $738) by Sept 19 (if one of your choices is Workshop I then the first early bird date of Wed applies Tel: 6319-5923 (office hours) Info: to register and for details you can also visit jobs.st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg
Classical
THE INEXTINGUISHABLE
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert under the baton of Shui Lan highlights Nielsen's Symphony No. 4, Op 29 'The Inextinguishable', which is about the enduring human spirit in the face of conflict. Featuring prize-winning Chinese cellist Zhao Jing and Chinese violinist Lu Wei, it includes Ivan Tcherepnin's Double Concerto.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall Today : 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: pre-concert talk at 6.30pm at Library@Esplanade and post-concert Symphony Chat with Shui Lan, Lu Wei & Zhao Jing
ZHI YIN IV (CHINESE ORCHESTRAL CONCERT)
Be treated to Chinese classical items, such as Scenic Dali by Guo Heng Ji, and Waters from the Yellow River by Zhang Lie, at this concert by the River Valley School Chinese Orchestra.
Where: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall, Singapore Conference Hall MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Today : 2.30 & 7.30pm Admission: $10 (2.30pm concert), $12 (7.30pm concert) Tel: 9829-7647 or e-mail tay_hwee_ling@moe.edu.sg
JI FU RONG VOCAL RECITAL CONCERT
Enjoy Chinese classical songs, such as The Woman Warrior by Wang Zhi Xin, and Western opera arias, such as Verdi's E'Arreno from La Travietta, at this vocal concert featuring Singapore-based Chinese soprano, Ji Fu Rong, and Chinese tenor and guest soloist, Yin Zuo Fa.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 8pm Admission: $20 & $30 Tel: 9759-6817
SANT BHAKTI VANDANA
Indian classical music lovers can catch a 40-member ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists on the keyboard, sitar, tabla and sarod at this soulful and spiritual Sant Vhakti Vandana concert. Presented by the Temple of Fine Arts here.
Where: Raffles Hotel, Jubilee Hall MRT: City Hall When: Today & tomorrow : 7pm Admission: by invitation: donations are welcome Tel: 6535-0509 Info: you can get invitations from the Temple of Fine Arts, Chinatown Point Podium A B1-02, 133 New Bridge Road
BEETHOVEN COMPLETE PIANO SONATAS (RECITAL BY BOBBY CHEN)
Enjoy Beethoven's Piano Sonatas in C minor Op. 13 - 'Pathetique', E major Op. 14 No.1 and G major Op. 14 No. 2 at this piano recital by eminent Britain-based Malaysian pianist, Bobby Chen who has studied at the famous Yehudi Menuhin School and Royal Academy of Music. Part of a cycle of 10 Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas recitals.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Lee Foundation Theatre, 151 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Today : 8pm Admission: $28 Tel: 6348-5555
BEETHOVEN COMPLETE PIANO SONATAS (RECITAL BY FOO MEI YI)
Eminent Malaysian pianist Foo Mei Yi who won the 2008 Maria callas International Piano Competition will perform Beethoven Piano Sonatas A flat major Op. 26, E flat major Op 81a (Les Adieux' and E major Op.109. She has been hailed as ' a pianist to watch' by BBC Radio 3. Part of a cycle of 10 Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas recitals.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Lee Foundation Theatre 151 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Tomorrow : 8pm Admission: $28 Tel: 6348-5555
SEQUENCES (SPAIN/SWEDEN)
Enjoy works by two living composers - Missa Lorca by Corrado Marguitti and Villarosa Sequences by Thomas Jennefelt - at this choral music performance by the SYC Ensemble Singers under conductor, Jennifer Tham. For instance, in Missa Lorca Marguitti pairs Frederico Garcia Lorcais poetry with Claudio Monteverdi's Missa 'In Illo Tempore' bringing a fresh angle to the ancient rite of the Mass. Part of Encore! the European Season in Singapore.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow ): 7.30pm Admission: $18 - $30 Tel: 6348-5555 or visit www.yms.org.sg
A SINGAPOREAN IN RUSSIA
It's from Russia with love. Catch this piano recital by Song Ziliang, a local pianist studying at the Moscow Consrvatory in Russia, one of the world's most prestigious music schools. He will performs works such as Grand Sonata in G major, Op 37 by Tchaikovsky and Prelude and Fugue in F-minor by J.S. Bach.
Where National Museum of Singapore, The Salon, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon : 8pm Admission: $12 Tel: 6332-3659
Dance
MUKTI - TAGORE'S SONGS AND DANCES
Freedom can be found in the skies and in Mother Earth. This song and dance presentation looks at the concept of freedom in all the manifestations propounded in the literary works of Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel Laureate. Held by the Tagore Society of Singapore and South Jodhpur Park Academy to commemorate his death anniversary.Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Tomorrow : 7pm Admission: $20 & $30 Tel: 9345-6915 or e-mail Tagore.society@gmail.com
DA:NS FESTIVAL
FOOTWORKS DANCE WORKSHOPS
Shall we dance? Adults, youths and families can pick up new dance moves at a wide selection of social dance workshops while mothers and fathers can share their love of dance with their children at fun-filled Footwork Parent - Child workshops. Taught by top dance professionals.
Where:Esplanade Rehearsal Studio MRT: City Hall When: Today - Sept 14: various times Admission: $12 Info: for the schedule visit www.esplanade.com
Film
JYOYUU (JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL 2008)
This 10-day Japanese Film Festival explores femininity in Japanese cinema, paying tribute to heroines, antagonists and muses in the silver screen. Today , catch Shara (PG) by Kawase Naomi, about the disappearance of a boy one midsummer day and his twin brother's discovery of his sibling's fate five years later. Tomorrow catch Mourning Forest (PG) a Grand Prix winner by Kawase Naomi, a poignant tale about an unexpected connection between an elderly man and a young nurse. The movies are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre, 94 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today : 2.15pm (Shara), Tomorrow: : 7.30pm (Mourning Forest) Admission: $9.50 a movie Tel: 9017-0160 or visit www.sfs.org.sg
Food
EAT & WIN AT CATS CLASSIFIED FOOD FEST 2008
Spend at least $20 at any participating restaurants in the CATS Classified Food Fest 2008 and you might win a Cherry QQ Hatch or a Cherry T11 SUV worth a total of $55,000 minus COE, road tax and insurance in the grand prize draw on Nov 15. There will also be four fortnightly draws. The first draw on Sept 4 offers a three-day stay for two at the Banyu Biru Villa in Bintan including a pair of ferry tickets and dinner for two at the Coffee Shop Restaurant. Organised by CATS Classified.
Tel: 6319-5924 Info: The names of the participating restaurants will be featured in Lianhe Zaobao (Tue), The New Paper (Wed), Lianhe wanbao (Thu) and Shin Min daily News (Sat) till Nov 8
Gig
BAYBEATS 2008
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. Catch a total of 35 bands - 14 foreign bands, such as Jebedai from Australia and Hong Kong's My Little Airport, and 21 local ones including Force Vomit, Electrico and The Lilac Saints.
Where: The Esplanade, various venues both at the waterfront and indoors MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow : various times Admission: Free Tel: 6838-8377 Info: there will be film screenings celebrating local music and film for the first time featuring five local short films by some of Singapore's best award-winning film-makers, such as Royston Tan, Kenny Tan, Tania Sng and Yee Chang Kang.
SENTOSA SUNDOWNER
Have a sand-sational night out at Sentosa. Groove to the electro pop and indie rock music spun by guest DJs and live bands with sand at your feet and your favourite cocktail in hand.
Where: Sentosa, Cool Deck, Siloso Beach MRT: HarbourFront When: Today & every Fri and Sat: 6 - 11pm Admission: Free (island entry applies) Tel: 1800-736-8672 or visit www.sentosa.com.sg
DAWAI IN CONCERT
Enjoy an evening of cultural music. The Dawai group of Indonesia will introduce you to exciting 'dangdut' music with a mix of conventional and modern sounds. Discover the traditional musical instruments of Indonesia and be inspired by an ethnic performance which depicts the arts and culture of that country.
Sentosa, Images of Singapore, Imbiah Lookout, MRT: HarbourFront When: Tomorrow : 4.30 - 7pm Admission: Free (pay usual island entry) Tel: 1800-736-8672 or visit www.sentosa.com.sg
Holidays
BRAIN SPORTS CHALLENGE WITh KIDS CENTRAL
Take your children to White Sands shopping centre for some fun. Kids Central's 'Why Didn't I Think Of That?' hosts Mervyn Goh and Zachary Mosalle will entertain them with memory and word games to enrich their mind. They can also catch appearances by Kids central ceebrities, Kimberly and Danial Ashriq.
Balik Kampung. Your littles ones can enjoy timeless kampung games, such as hopscotch, chaptek or pick-up sticks at the Psir Ris Community Library. They can also create their one badges and keychains at free craft sessions.
Where: Pasir Ris Community Library, Level 4, Pasir Ris MRT: Pasir Ris When: Tomorrow - Sept 7: noon - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6585-0606 Info: they can present a same-day book loan receipt to participate in the games or craft sessions
DO MORE DO LOTS: THE ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE
Children aged three to seven can have fun re-enacting the adventure of Doctor DoLittle- an animal doctor who can speak 500 animal languages - at this Act 3 Drama Academy September Holiday Theatre Workshop, where they can act as an amazing two-headed llama, the seal, circus animals, sick animals and inhabitants of an island. They can explore themes such as prevention of cruelty to animals, understanding freedom of animals, extinction of rare animals and abandonment of anaimals. By Act 3 Drama Academy.
Where: Act 3 Drama Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road MRT: Newton When: Mon - Thu : 9.30 - 11.30am or Tue- next Fri : 3 - 5pm for children aged three to four, Mon - Thu: 9.30 - 11.30am or Tue next Fri : 3 - 5pm) for childtren aged five to seven Admission: $190 Tel: 6735-9986
magic
ULTIMATE MAGIC (SNEAK PREVIEWS)
If you cannot wait for Singapore's first permanent illusion show which starts on Monday (Sept 1), catch a sneak preview of it tomorrow (Aug 30)at Clarke Quay's The Arena. It features J.C. Sum and 'Magic Babe' Ning. The acts include Sum's Impossible Teleportation mega illusion, where he will attempt to teleport into the Arena from other parts of the island, such as the Singapore Flyer and Night Safari.
Where: Clarke Quay, The Arena, River Valley Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Today : 7.30pm Admission: $40 (adult) & $20 (child aged six to 12) Tel: 6338-3158 or visit www.thearenalive.com.sg Info: the preview price includes a standard drink/tickets for the permanent shows starting on Mon (Sept 1): 5 & 7pm (Mon - Sat) are $55 (adults) & $27.50 (children), free for children below six
Mid-Autumn Festival
LANTERN FANTASY 2008 - F8 HELLO KITTY GO RACES
Light up your family's life. Take them to the Lantern Fantasy extravaganza celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival at Chinese Garden where they can bask in the warm glow of more than 2,000 lanterns including 280 Hello Kitty and Friends' lanterns. You can catch the popular Sanrio characters taking part in various races, the highlight being a sailing race featuring 15 colourful lantern sailboats in the garden's Stoneboat Lake.
Where: Chinese Garden, 1, Chinese Garden Road, Jurong MRT: Chinese Garden When: Till Sept 28: 6 - 11pm daily Admission: $12 (adult) & $8 (child aged three to 12) from Mon - Thu & $15 (adult) & $10 (child aged three to 12) from Fri - Sun, Tel: 6475-2944 Info: other highlights include a show by a troupe from China, lion dances and food stalls Visit www.2008lanternfestival.com.sg for details
CENTRAL CELEBRATES MID-AUTUMN
Catch the Akita Kanto Festival from Japan with special performances tomorrow evening , such as balancing 46 lanterns on a bamboo pole, as well as Chinese song and dance performances by cultural troupes from Shanghai and Yunnan, and view gigantic floating lanterns on the Singapore River nightly from tomorrow till Sept 14.
Where: Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Sept 14: 11am - 10pm daily Admission: Free (pay for food) Tel: 6532-9922 Info: When you spend $80 at Central during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you will receive a free mooncake from Huang Ting or a lantern, while stocks last. You can enjoy 10 per cent discounts or one-for-one offers from participating tenants, such as Huang Ting, Dippin' Donuts and Bakerzin at the Central's mid-autumn bazaar, Visit www.the central.com.sg for details
Catch a live outdoor music and variety show from Vietnam outdoors at Asian Civilisations Museum Green by the Singapore River tonight and you might win a return ticket to Ho Chi Minh City in a lucky draw. During the 24-hour event, you can catch fusion musical performances by a popular all-girl band (Artist Thanh Hoa & Mat Troi Moi Band), award-winning modern dancers and internationally-renowned Vovinam martial arts experts. Held in conjunction with the Viet Nam! From Myth To Modernity exhibition at the museum.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, indoors and outdoors on the ACM Green MRT: Raffles Place When: Today from 9am till 9am tomorrow Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3284 or e-mail nhb_acm@nhb.gov.sg Info: you can also tuck into Vietnamese food and participate in craft activities there.
Open House
RSAF OPEN HOUSE: THE 3RD GENERATION AIR FORCE
Be part of the action. Don't miss the aerial display, aircraft rides and aircraft arming demonstrations at the RSAF Open House at Paya Lebar Air Base today & tomorrow . Other attractions: a 3rd Generation RSAF Exhibition, carnival activities, hot air baloon and a concert.
Where: Paya Lebar Air Base, Airport Road MRT Paya Lebar When: Today & tomorrow : 9am - 7pm Admission: Free Info: Visit openhouse.rsaf.gov.sg for more information
Science.08
SCI-FI MOVIE FESTIVAL AND FORUMS (EDUTAINMENT)
Learn about climate change by catching the documentary, The 11th Hour by movie star, Leonardo di Caprio, tomorrow at VivoCity. It will be followed by a public forum where you can ask scientists about the documentary. You can also catch three science-fiction movies today and tomorrow. By the Agency for Science, Technology and Research and Singapore Science Centre.
Where: GV VivoCity, VivoCity MRT: HarbourFront & GV Plaza, Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today: 4pm at VivoCity (Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 3D, a sci-fi story based on Jules Verne's novel about an adventure trip to the heart of the earth), Today: 4pm (Wall-E, a movie about robots at Plaza Singapura) & tomorrow: 2.30pm (11th Hour at VivoCity) followed by the public forum, 6.45pm (Speed Racer, a motor racing movie at VivoCity) Admission: $9.50 a film Tel: 6425-2591 Info: A robots-themed exhibition is on in the atrium of Plaza Singapura till Sept 7. Visit www.gv.com.sg
SeptFest 2008
AYASCHOOL: JUNGLE GYM
Expect musical mayhem in this 'jungle' as Singapore-based energetic and quirky experimental jazz pianist, Aya Sekine, teams up with musicians, like Budi & Riduan Zalani (Wicked Aura Batacada), Tan Boon Gee and Yuta Nakayama.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Today : 8pm Admission: $25 Tel: 6337-7800
ROJAK 12
It's a bit of a rojak. You can view artworks by 10 local artistes and designers and listen to them talk about their specialties, be they film, photography, architecture or sound, at this art and design sharing session. They include Jacen Tan, Laura Soon and Lawrence Abrahamson.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow : 3 - 6pm Admission: donations are welcome Tel: 6337-7800 or visit www.farm.sg
Shopping
STORE-WIDE BARGAINS
Save money. Head for the Salvation Army Family Thrift Shop in Upper Bukit Timah to buy second-hand items, such as apparel toys and household items at bargain prices.
Where: Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road MRT: Bukit Panjang When: Today : 11am - 6pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6349-5312
Show
COMEX 2008
You might be richer by $20,000 when you shop for IT products, such as computers, mobile phones and other electronic products, at Comex 2008, billed as Singapore's biggest IT & Consumer Technology Exhibition. Every $100 spent at the exhibition gives you a chance to win the money, which is the top prize in the lucky draw.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Levels 1 - 4 & 6, MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow : noon - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6747-4620 or visit www.comexshow.com.sg Info: You can check out new products and get bargains galore on computers and other it products at this event.
Sports
FISHER & PAYKEL NATIONS CUP 2008
Will Singapore be the champion of this international netball tournament. Come and cheer on Singapore netball players as she battles for top spot against countries, such as Botswana, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Sri Lanka, at exciting tournament. Organised by Netball Singapore.
Where: Toa Payoh Sports Hall MRT: Toa Payoh When: Tomorrow - Sept 6 except for a break on Thu ): various times, (the tournament will be opened at 2.45pm tomorrow by the guest-of-honour, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister, Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports Admission: $4 a day, $8 (finals) & $20 (season ticket) Info: visit www.netball.org.sg to get tickets, present the ticket stub for a lucky draw coupon and a chance to win AirAsia tickets in a daily draw
Storytelling
INTERNATIONAL STORTELLERS SHOWCASE
Renowned international storytellers will keep you spellbound with folktales, myths and legends.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place Where: Today : 3 & 7.30pm Admission: $25 (adult) $18 (child) Info: Visit www.bookcouncil.sg/sisf
Theatre
PUCCINI'S TURANDOT
Be uplifted by the music of Puccini at this opera about an icy Chinese princess who refuses to marry unless her suitor can solve three riddles. Held by the Singapore Lyric Opera to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's birth (1858-1924). Performed in Italian with English and Chinese surtitles.
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-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: Last day : 3 & 8pm 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)
PROJECT MENDING SKY: ME
Save the earth. Catch Seven Deadly Sins: I Killed Mother Earth, a multi-disciplinary movement community performance by senior citizens from YAH! College to promoted environmental awareness in the community. By Drama Box, a Mandarin drama company.
Where, open space in front of Toa Payoh Libary MRT Toa Payoh When: Till tomorrow : 6.30 - 9pm, Admission: Free Info: Visit www.dramabox.org, beside the performance you can catch an oil-to-soap making demonstration which will teach you how to recycle used cooking oil through making of soap and a flea market featuring eco-friendly products. Old Chang Kee curry puffs, fish balls and chicken nuggets will be sold to raise funds for Drama Box
THE BOY WHO TOUCHED THE MOON & OTHER STORIES WITH TICK, TACK, TOCK
Enjoy this heart-warming story about a boy who tried to touch the moon with his own reflection. At this interactive performance featuring puppetry and shadow play, children can learn how to cast animal shadows using their hands and fingers. Staged by Act 3 Theatrics, it's recommended for children aged two to four. Part of PLAYtime! by the Esplanade.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Today & tomorrow : 2 & 4pm, also 11am tomorrow Admission: $16 Tel: 6348-5555
MORE OR LESS
With nothing but a simple item or a basic scene from children's favourite classic tales, artistes from The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada will skilfully spin an extraordinary tale with your suggestions and wild ideas. Presented by Act 3 International for children aged four to eight.
This musical by the 150-strong ensemble of the Singapore Polytechnic Chinese Music Culture Club portrays several young adults and how they over their struggles through love and friendship. Presented by Echo Music, it's in Mandarin. Part of the Fourmics Xinyao programme at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM).
Where: Singapore Art Museum (SAM), Auditorium Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Today : 7 - 8pm Admission: $10 Tel: 6226-7479 or visit www.echomusic.com.sg
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: Last day : various times, Admission: $21 - $28, Info: call 6345-8888
TIAN YUN YOUTH KALEIDOSCOPE 2008
Support this first-ever Beijing Opera performance by young local talents aged 16 to 26 featuring Beijing Opera singing, recitation, drama, and martial arts. By the Tian Yun Beijing Opera Society here.
Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow ): 4.30pm Admission: $10 ($5 for students and retirees) Tel: 8189-4967 or e-mail tmingloo@singnet.com.sg
THE RAINBOW FISH
Be dazzled by this much-loved musical for the young and young at heart. Based on Marcus Pfister's award-winning stortbook, this story of the proud and pretty Rainbow Fish is told in a magical mix of black light, music and fishy mayhem. The script and lyrics are by Brian Seaward, the I theatre's artistic director, with music by Belinda Foo, the music writer with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Mon - Sept 14: varying times Admission: $20 (adult or child) Tel: 6348-555
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