Join these tours to study and gain an understanding of architecture in Singapore. Run by architecture students here.
Where: From National Library Building, The Plaza, Victoria Street to various venues around the island and back MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till tomorrow, next Fri - Oct 12 & Oct 17 - 19: various times Admission: $38 - $48 including a drink (adults), $28 - $33 (children and students) Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) 6226-2668 (tour inquiries) Info: E-mail archifest@sia.org.sg
Art
OIC CELBRATES AT MAAD (MARKET OF ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS)
Browse through stalls selling artworks and participate in exciting activities at silkscreen and rubber stamp stations, to celebrate local illustrators' group OIC's second anniversary.
Where: Red Dot Design Museum Maxwell Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Today & tomorrow : noon - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6534-7209 Info: Musicians with drum sets, guitars and vocals will entertain you from 2pm onwards today and from 3pm onwards tomorrow , Visit www.maad.sg for details
Books
BOOK SIGNING AND MEET-THE-AUTHOR SESSION WITH TERRY TAN
Be among the first to get your copy of the new book Stir-Fried And Not Shaken signed by Terry Tan, a London-based, award-winning television chef and food writer, and listen to him reading humorous excerpts from his book about life in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Singapore. A former journalist with Her World magazine and the Sunday Nation newspaper, Tan is Singapore's unofficial food ambassador in London.
Where: Borders Wheelok Place 01-00 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Today : 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6235-7146/6377-5272 Info: get a copy of the book at $24.10 at the bookstore, E-mail phil@monsoonbooks.com.sg for more information
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
KEEPING ABREAST ON BREAST CANCER: ADVANCES IN PROTECTION AND DETECTION
Detect breast lumps early. Check out this breast cancer public forum to learn about the latest advances in screening and find out what you need to known about breast lumps, biopsies and more from breast surgeons at the KK Breast Centre. There will also be the launch of a breast cancer support group. The guest-of-honour is Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, the Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports.
Where: KK Women's and Children's Auditorium MRT: Litle India When: Today : 11.30am - 2.30pm Admission: $8 including lunch & goodie bag Tel: 6394-5038 (call to register) Info: Visit www.kkh.com.sg for the registration form and information
STORIES OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION
It's art for a cause. This exhibition by students of Lasalle College of the Arts will make you aware of the need for early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Showcased are five sculptures made from the breast casts of cancer survivors depicting their surgery scars.
Where: KK Women's and Children's Hospital, MRT: Little India When: Today : 11am - 4pm, Sun : closed, Mon - next Fri : 9am - 6pm, Toa Payoh HDB Hub, MRT: Toa Payoh When: Nov 14 -15: 9am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6394-8076 Info: Visit www.kkh.com.sg for information.
Charity
SRC CHARITY LINE DANCE
Enjoy performances by Scooter Lee, the Queen of Country Dance Music, and country music stalwarts Matthew & The Mandarins led by Matthew Tan, at this charity line dance event by the Singapore Recreation Club (SRC). In aid of the Jamiyah Children's Home and PPIS (Young Women's Muslim Association).
Where: The Padang MRT: City Hall When: Today : 6 - 10pm Admission: Free Info: Pay $2 for a Raffle Draw ticket which gives you a chance to win the top prize of a 42-inch plasma television set worth $2,000. The guest-of-honour is Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, the Speaker of Parliament.
REEBOK PINK RIBBON WALK
Join this Reebok Pink Ribbon Walk and help promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle and reduce the incidence of breast cancer. Held in conjunction of Breast Cancer Foundation's 10th anniversary.
Where: Raffles Landing Site, Empress Place (Beside Asian Civilisations Museum) MRT:City Hall When: Today: 5 - 7pm Admission: $35 for adults and $20 for children aged five to 12 years. Tel: 6358-6560 Info: Register online at www.bcf.org.sg/home/index.php
GLOBAL LANDMARK ILLUMINATIONS
Bask in the glow of the brilliant pink light-up at The Arts House, organised by the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Estee Lauder Companies to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer.
Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today - Oct 18: 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919
COMMUNITY BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
Save lives by donating blood. Support this community blood donation drive by the Singapore Sindhi Association by donating blood to ensure an adequate supply of safe blood here. Part of the Singapore Red Cross' ongoing efforts to encourage Singaporeans to embrace life-saving humanitarian values and activities to improve the quality of life of the less fortunate.
Help raise funds for cancer research in Singapore. Just join this 4km or 10km run organised by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the National Cancer Centre. Adults can take part in a raffle for the top prize of a holiday to Japan for two, including return Japan Airlines airfare and four nights' stay at two Four Seasons hotels in Tokyo.
Where: From Casuarina Grove near the East Coast Food Centre, East Coast Parkway, to Playground @ Big Splash and back (10km) and from Casuarina Grove eastwards towards Changi and back (4km) MRT: Bedok When: Tomorrow : 7 - 11am (7.45am flag-off for the 4km run & 8am for the 10km run) Admission: $35 (adults), $18 (children aged 12 and below & students) Tel: 6236-9430
Info: www.runforhopesingapore.org
Classical
STIRRINGS OF YOUTH
Russian pianist Vladimir Feltsman takes on Prokofiev's First Concerto, a work he composed while still studying at the Moscow Conservatory. This Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert is under the baton of conductor Lu Jia.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Today : 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555
DUO CONCERTANTE
Enjoy classical works such as Ravel's Blues Sonata and Faure's E minor Sonata at this concert by internationally-acclaimed violinist Darin Qualls and multi-award winning Singapore pianist Lim Yan.
Where: YMS Auditorium, 54 Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: Today & Oct 10: 8pm Admission: $33 Tel: 6348-5555
FREDERIC CHOPIN MONUMENT UNVEILING & INAUGURAL CONCERT OF CHOPIN IN SINGAPORE
Enjoy Chopin's masterpieces such as his Piano Trio in G Minor and Polonaise in A Major 'Heroic' Op.53 at this classical music concert by the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa) Orchestra under the baton of Volker Hartung and soloists. Held in conjunction with the unveiling of Chopin's Monument, a sculptural gift from the Polish people to Singapore.
It's a contemporary dance with a cause. This dance examines the issue of family abuse and its effect on the family. By the Awakening Room, a local contemporary dance group.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Last day : 8pm, Sun ): 4pm Admission: $27 Tel: 6332-6919
Fair
CAREER DISCOVERY CATS RECRUIT FAIR
Check out job opportunities at this career fair where you can meet potential employers and check out courses offered by 16 education providers. Organised by Cats Recruit, Singapore Press Holdings.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Hall 603 MRT: City Hall
When: Today- tomorrow : 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5923 Info: There will be a visitors' draw where three HP mini-note 2133 worth $999 each will be given away. The fair is open to Singaporeans, permanent residents and employment pass holders. For details and registration, log on to www.st701.com/careerdiscovery
HOME & DECOR FAIR 2008
Check out the top trends in interior design, furnishings and home systems at the much-awaited Home & Decor Fair where you can also pick up expert advice, practical solutions and special deals. Great subscription gifts and lucky draw prizes await those who subscribe to the Home & Decor magazine at the fair. The magazine is part of SPH Magazines.
Where: Marina Square, Central Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow : 11am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-6170 Info: Visit www.homeanddecor.com.sg for details.
Film
THE 24TH SINGAPORE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
More than 20 French films will make their debut at this festival. You can catch four animated films, including Dragon Hunters (Chasseurs de Dragon) and Princess Of The Sun (La Reine Soleil).
Where: Alliance Fran�aise Theatre, The Picturehouse and The Cathay Cineplex When: Till Oct 12: various times Admission: $10 Tel: 6348 5555 Info: There will also be a tribute to French director, Alain Resnais whose early works are often grouped with the New Wave film movement, Visit www.sistic.com.sg for details
DIMINISHING MEMORIES I & II
Singapore film-maker and associate artist of The Substation, Eng Yee Peng captures her lost childhood and memories of the villages in Lim Chu Kang in her 2005 critically-acclaimed documentary, Diminishing Memories I. In Part II, she revisits last vestiges of her Lim Chu Kang childhood after the Singapore Government announced its plans to turn the area into an agriculture-cum-entertainment attraction.
Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 4 & 7pm, Oct 15 - 17: 7.30pm, Oct 18: 4 & 7.30pm, Oct 29 - 31: 7.30pm, Nov 1: 4 & 7.30pm Admission: $8.50 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Part of the proceeds will go to The Substation, Visit www.theartshouse.com.sg for details
Gig
ABBA MANIA
This successful show from London's West End features infectious Abba tunes, such as Dancing Queen and Voulez-Vous.
Get immersed in soulful performances at Sentosa every Saturday this month. The performers include local and international artists, such as the Jazz Kids and Pushin' On, as well as an appearance by Sentosa's DJs at the finale on Oct 25.
Where: Sentosa, Cook Deck, SilosoBeach MRT: HarbourFront When: Today & every Sat this month: 6 - 10pm Admission: Free (island entry applies) Info: Visit www.sentosa.com.sg
CYRIL NICCOLAI
Spend an intimate evening with new French pop/rock singer Cyril Niccolai who will perform a repertoire of covers and originals.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow : 7.30pm Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.myspace.com/tubesinc
Singapore F1
MASTERS FORMULA: THE ARTISTIC DRIVE
Take a peek at 120 artworks, including 20 by Pablo Picasso, at the Opera Gallery in Ngee Ann City as well as 10 monumental sculptures along the route between St Regis Hotel and Ngee Ann City. This art show by Opera Gallery is being held to coincide with last Sunday's Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The highlight is a painting by Picasso, Femme accroupie, 8 octobre 1954, which is worth $24 million. Other artworks include those by Claude Monet and Salvador Dali.
Where: Five locations along Orchard Road: St Regis Hotel, Wheelock Place, Wisma Atria, Forum Galleria & Opera Gallery in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 02-12H, Ngee Ann City MRT: Orchard When: Till Oct 26: 11am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6735-2618
Info: www.operagallery.com
GRAND PRIX: THE F1 LEGEND THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn about the history of motor sports racing and the exciting world of Formula One by viewing more than 60 black-and-white and colour photographs by the late Bernard Cahier and his son, Paul-Henri, a French team of professional photographers. They have photographed almost everyone in F1 racing from Nino Farina, the first world champion, to Michael Schumacher.
Where: The Cathay Gallery, 02-16, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Oct 31: Noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6344-2953 Info: You can buy signed copies of the photographs from the Cahier Archive. Log on to www.thecathaygallery.com.sg
Singapore Biennale
KIDS' DAY OUT 2: HUNT FOR THE WHITE RABBIT
Children can have fun at this hunt held as part of Kids' Day Out 2.
Where: South Beach Development, Beach Road, MRT: City Hall When: Today : 11am - 4pm Admission: Free for children aged 12 and below Tel: Tel: 6837-9278 (Biennale Secretariat) Info: www.singaporebiennale.org
Sports
This marathon swimming event is part of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup series.
Where: East Coast Park, Carpark E2. MRT: Bedok When: Sat8.30am-2pm Admission: Free for spectators, Registration fees for participation apply. Tel: 6258-1101 Info: www.swimming.org.sg
CONNECT RIDE SERIES - CENTRAL
Join this Connect Ride and explore park connectors in the Central District starting from the Alexandra Linear Park and covering areas such as Kim Seng Promenade, Keppel Road and Harbourfront.
Where: Meet at Alexandra Linear Park, next to Block 27A, MRT: Queenstown then cycle to other places ending at Seah Im Road carpark, opposite Harbourfront, next to the bus interchange MRT HarbourFront When: Tomorrow : 8.30 - 11.30am Admission: pay $15 each plus an extra $15 for bike rental Tel: 9773-9539 Info: Visit www.terraoutdoors.com Info: register for the cycling trip by today
CAPOEIRA ACTION ON SILOSO BEACH
Keep fit by engaging in gymastic moves to the beat of free-flowing capoeira music on the beaches of Sentosa. This famous Brazilian martial art is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Novices can also join the free trail and workshop on this art form.
Prepare yourself for the job market by getting an edge over the competition. Check out two seminars and talks related to career planning and development held in conjunction with the Career Discovery - Cats Recruit Career Fair. Seminar 1 touches on topics, such as Goal Setting For Success while Seminar 2 discusses topics, such as Overcoming Obstacles Through Positive Psychology.
Where: Suntec City, Hall 603 MRT: City Hall When: Today : 10am - 1pm (Seminar 1), 2 - 5pm (Seminar 2)
Admission: pay $100 a seminar Tel: 6319-5917 during office hours Info: You can sign up online by visiting www.st701.com/careerdiscovery with your credit card details or e-mail www.st701@sph.com.sg for more information
PAPILLON REVITALIZING LIFT: METAMORPHOSIS OF BEAUTY
Want to keep old age and wrinkles at bay? Learn about this new genre of minimally-invasive aesthetic beauty treatment - The Papillon Revitalizing Lift - at this inaugural public forum by Dr Vanessa Phua, a physician with an interest in aesthetic medicine. Organised by Asia HealthPartners, a medical centre.
Where: Asia HealthPartners, Lucky Plaza 05 -06, 304, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Today : 2.15 - 4pm Admission: $5 including refreshments Tel: 9115-6955 Info: Visit www.asiahealthpartners.com
Theatre
SEPTFEST PERFORMANCE: CURRY DEVIL
In this work-in-progress, a woman looks at her roots, which include Malacca and Singapore, discovers unknown histories and contemplates her existence. Performed by Elizabeth de Roza with Alvin Tan as director and collaborator. Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Last day: 8pm Admission: $15 Tel: 6337-7800
OUT OF TUNE
If you have ever wondered why some people don't seem to strike the right chord, check out this play which features stories of eccentricity and idiosyncrasies of individuals or society at large. By Tapestry Playback Theatre, a improvisational theatre here which engages people to share their stories.
Where: Teater Ekamatra Black Box, Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre, 182 Cecil Street MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Today : 8pm tomorrow : 3pm Admission: $12 Tel: SMS 9380-3041 or e-mail tapestry.sg@gmail.com to book a ticket Info: Dress comfortably as some seats are on the floor, Visit www.tapestryplayback.blogspot.com
GENERATIONS
This Mandarin play is about gays, family and incest. Staged by Little Red Shop, a multilingual multicultural theatre society, which focuses on artistic exchanges among solo artists.
Where: Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre,Re(box), 182 Cecil Street MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till tomorrow : 8pm Admission: $29 (Adults) $26 (Concession) Info: Visit www.littleredshop.org for details
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Playwright Eve Ensler's Obie award-winning play The Vagina Monologues returns for another staging by Zebra Crossing Productions.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre MRT: When: Till Oct 12: 8pm (Tues till Sat) 3pm (Sat and Sun) Admission: $30 - $60 (8pm shows), $20 - $50 (3pm show) Tel:6348-5555 Info:www.sistic.com.sg
Web
BRUSH UP YOUR ENGLISH
Fine-tune your language skills in English As It Is Broken!
Planning to tie the knot soon? Check out this bridal show which features a bridal fashion show, a talk on traditional customs and you might win a host of prizes. You will get extra perks when your book your wedding banquet at the show.
Where: Traders Hotel, The Gallery, Level 2, 1A Cuscaden Road MRT: Orchard When: Today : 1 - 5pm Admission: $38 nett a couple with door guft Tel: 6831-4319 Info: E-mail catering.THS@shangri-la.com
World Animal Day
SINGAPORE ZOO PRESENTS WORLD ANIMAL DAY
Singapore Zoo will showcase animal enrichment programmes which will enable visitors to learn how simple 'toys' help the animals to keep active. They can also learn how to adopt similar techniques to improve the quality of life of their pets.
Celebrate the joy pets can bring their owners at this World Animal Day Celebrations by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals, which include exhibitions, stage games, face and hand-painting and pet care advice. It's also a time to think of animals that are suffering and need help.
Where: East Coast Park, Carpark Area C3 near Marine Cove MRT: Eunos When: Tomorrow : 10.30am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6287-5355 Info: Help the animals by buying the SPCA calendar and diaries and other goodies, Visit www.spca.org.sg for programme details
Compiled by Magdalene Lum
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