IT'S a fusion of music and dance. T'ang Quartet, Singapore's classical chamber music ensemble, teams up with dance choreographers Ix Wong and Aaron Khek of AHPY (Singapore), a Singapore-based contemporary art collective, in this performance.
Set to the music of Hu Xiao-ou's Mo Xie and Tan Dun's Eight Colours, the concert takes you on a trip where dreams and reality collide.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, entrance to the History Gallery, Level 2, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today - Sat : 8pm Admission: $30 Tel: 6332-3659 Info: Visit www.nationalmuseum.sg
Art
YIN YANG POETRY: THE REALM OF PSYCHEDELIA
Journey through the unexplored realms of psychedelia, enriched with intense colours, through the paintings, drawings and collages of Singapore artist Loh Khee Yew, the former Dean of Design Faculty of the Lasalle-College of the Arts.
Where: The Coffee Connoisseur 'The Gallery', 51 Circular Road MRT: Raffles Place/Chinatown When: Today - Oct 4: 11am - midnight (Sun - Thu & public holidays), 11am - 2am (Fri, Sat & eve of public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6479-2445
MIRAGE - MAO TONGQIANG SOLO EXHIBITION
Traditional Chinese landscapes come with a twist. Chinese artist Mao Tongqiang portrays mountains and gorges in a psychedelic rainbow palette and juxtaposes these fantastical scenes with historical figures and other characters rising from like mirages.
Where: Art Seasons, Eunos Technolink 02-12, 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 MRT: Eunos When: Till Sept 21: 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays (call for appointment) Admission: Free Tel: 6741-6366 Info: Visit www.artseasonsgallery.com
IN(K) SEARCH
It's Cosplay, Chinese ink-style. Quek Liat Sing, an award-winning Singapore artist and part-time lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, explores different themes in her contemporary Chinese ink works, such as Cosplay which features costume play by young people, as well as tropical ferns.
Where: Studio Miu, Takashimaya shopping Centre 04-20V, 391 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Till Sept 28: 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6733-917 Info: You can visit www.quekkiatsing.com for information about the artist
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. Inspired by the beauty of the gardens, the paintings capture magical glimpses of the garden.
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Villa Halia, Ginger Garden MRT Orchard When: Till 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
Charity
FIGHT WORLD HUNGER
When you dine in or buy takeaway food at any KFC Restaurant or Pizza Hut restaurant here, you can donate $2 to the United Nations World Food Programme which will go to help fight world hunger and support victims of disasters.
Where: All KFC Restaurants outlets and Pizza Hut Restaurants outlets here When: Till Sept 28: 11am - 10pm, (KFC outlets) When: Till Oct 7: 11am - 10pm (Pizza Hut outlets) Admission: Free Tel: 6290-7591 Info: Visit www.kfc.com.sg or www.pizzahut.com.sg, you can also donate online by visiting www.fromhungertohope.com. Donors will each receive two appreciate gifts - a limited edition World Hunger Relief 2008 wristband and KFC or Pizza Hut meal coupons
Classical
VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL
Be enthralled by classical works such as Mozart's Sonata in C Major K303 and Beethoven's Sonata No.8 in G Major at this concert by two acclaimed Singapore musicians - violinist Chua Lik Wu and pianist Lim Yan who are both recipients of the Young Artist Award.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT City Hall When: Today :7.30pm Admission: $35 Tel: 6348-5555
Contest
NATIONAL INDIAN MUSIC COMPETITION 2008
Who will be the Indian musical stars of the future? Check out this National Indian Music Competition where young Indian musicians here will battle it out for cash prizes totalling $27,500 before an international jury comprising five classical musicians from India. Organised by the National Arts Council.
Where: Drama Centre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall, When: Today : 10am & 2pm (competition rounds), Tomorrow : 5 pm & 7.30pm (Final - Open Category & prize presentation ceremony for all categories), Sat : 10 - noon, 12.30 - 2.30pm & 3 - 5pm (Masterclasses at Drama Centre Function Rooms 2 & 3) Admission: Free for competititon round and prize presentation, pay $5 a class for the masterclasses Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) Info: The competition comprises an intermediate category where the top winner gets $600 cash and trophy and an open category where the top winner gets $1,000 cash and trophy. For more information, visit www.nac.gov.sg/nimc
14TH NGEE ANN CITY NATIONAL LION DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
Who will be the Lion King? Catch 25 of Singapore's top lion dance teams battling it out for the Ngee Ann City Challenge trophy and top cash prize of $6,000 at this Lion Dance tournament at Ngee Ann City.
Where: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Till Sat : 7.30pm nightly Free Tel: 6733-0337 or visit www.ngeeanncity.com.sg
MY FUN CLASS OUTING (COOL PIX!)
Snap humorous or crazy snapshots of your class outing for a good laugh. Then share them with The Sunday Times Young Classified (YC) readers and selected entries will be published in the Young Classified on Sept 27. This contest is meant for those aged 12 to 18.
When: submit the photos by Sept 20: Tel: 6319-5924 Info: You have to say briefly in not more than 25 words where you went for the outing, and provide personal particlars, such as name, age, school, class, address, contact number and identity card number, and send them to http://my.st701.com/shops/yc/photogallery.html
Education
CATS CLASSIFIED LEARNING FOR SUCCESS EDUCATION EXHIBITION 2008
Make the right education and career choices. Head for this Education Exhibition where you can get information on local and overseas certificate diploma, degree and postgraduate courses and select from more than 400 programmes. Sign up for a course at the exhibition and you might win a HP TouchSmart desktop computer worth $2,499.
Where: Suntec Singapore Concourse, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Sept 13: 10am - 8pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5917 Info: You can find out more from various educational institutions, such as the Asia Pacific Management Institute and the Marketing Institute of Singapore, as well as top universities.
Food
EAT & WIN AT CATS CLASSIFIED FOOD FEST
Spend at least $20 at any participating restaurant in the Cats Classified Food Fest 2008 and you might win a Cherry QQ Hatch or a Cherry T11 SUV, worth $55,000 minus COE, road tax and insurance, in the grand prize draw on Nov 15.
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. There will be four fortnightly draws. The first draw today is offering a three-day stay for two at the Banyu Biru Villa on Bintan
Gig
UNPLUGGED SESSION: PEEPSHOW
PeepShow, a five-piece homegrown band which has just released its debut EP will rock the house down at this free concert at the National University of Singapore. It has performed at the National Day celebrations and new year's eve countdown party at the Esplanade.
Where: Munchie Monkey Cafe, Yusof Ishak House, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge MRT: Clementi When: Tomorrow : 8pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6516-2492 Info: Visit www.myspace.com/peepshowband for more information
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
Science.08
NATIONAL JUNIOR ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Expect challenges, fun and excitement with the theme Saving Global Environment at this premier robotics competition for students from Primary 3 to tertiary level. By the Agency for Science, Technology and Research.
Where: Singapore Science Centre, Annexe Building, Science Centre Road MRT: Jurong East When: Till Sat : 8.30am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6425-2799
Storytelling
ASIAN STORYTELLERS CONCERT
Lift your heart and inspire your life with the universal truths of Asian tales told by Asian storytellers from around the world.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today& tomorrow : 3 & 7.30pm Admission: $26 (adult) & $17 (child aged seven to 12) Tel: 6332-6919
HOW ASIA WILL BECOME THE WORLD'S HOTSPOTS FOR CULTURAL CREATIVITY
Creative Asians are ready to take on the world. Find out more about them at this session by Nury Vittachi, Hong Kong's best-selling English language novelist and creator of the comedy-crime novel series, The Feng Shui Detective.
Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow : 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6848-8290 Info: Visit www.bookcouncil.sg/sisf
Theatre
THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE! ON STAGE: THOMAS SAVES THE DAY
Families and pre-schoolers should not miss this brand-new musical, which features trains with engaging personalities, a thrilling story and new railroad-themed songs.
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 3A MRT: Expo When: Till Sun : various times Admission: $31 - $71 Tel: 6348-5555
MORE OR LESS
Artistes from The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada will skillfully spin an extraordinary tale with your suggestions and wild ideas. Anything goes in this improvisational theatre presented by Act 3 International for children aged four to eight.
Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnholl Road MRT: Newton/Somerset When: Till tomorrow : 10am, Sat & Sun : 11am & 4pm Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555
THE RAINBOW FISH
This musical for the young and young-at-heart about a proud and pretty Rainbow Fish is told in a magical mix of black light, music and fishy mayhem. Based on Marcus Pfister's award-winning storybook, the script and lyrics are by Brian Seaward, the artistic director of I Theatre.
Where: Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till Sept 14: varying times Admission: $20 (adult or child) Tel: 6348-5555
Web
THE LATEST USER-GENERATED VIDEOS
Watch all the latest user-generated videos from the Stomp community. Browse through our extensive categories such as Traveller's Tales, Just For Laffs, Everything Under The Sun and much more.
Info: Visit www.diy.stomp.com.sg
Wedding
THE NEW PAPER WEDDING PLANNER
Prizes worth a total of $4,000 are up for grabs in a buyers' draw at The New Paper Wedding Planner exhibition featuring an eclectic array of wedding-related products and services. Just buy anything at this exhibition to qualify for the draw. Spouses-to-be can also join a wedding cake eating contest for a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 cash.
Where: Suntec City Mall, Entertainment Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Sept 12 &13: 11am - 10pm (exhibition), Sept 13 & 14: 5pm (Bridal Couture Fashion Runway Show featuring stunning wedding gowns), Sept 14: 11am - 9pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5916 Info: On Sept 14 at 4pm, couples aged 18 to 40 can take part in a wedding cake eating contest for a chance to win $1,000 cash. To participate, couples have to submit their photographs with their names, age, identity card numbers and contact numbers to cats@sph.com.sg by Sun
Compiled by Magdalene Lum
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