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Oct 23, 2008
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THE SHAPE OF COLOUR

German-born and United States-based artist Sibylle Szaggars, fiancee of Hollywood star Robert Redford, paints large-scale works influenced by Native American culture. You can view her abstract oils at this exhibition.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Sun : 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com for details

Archifest 08

ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY ALBERT LIM

View fine examples of man's appreciation of the built environment through the lenses of Singapore-based architectural photographer Albert Lim whose works have been displayed at exhibitions at the Venice Biennale and the Aedes East, Berlin.

Where: National Library Building, Promenade, Level 8, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Oct 31: 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.architect.sg

ECO HOUSE SHOWCASE

Explore the ECO House at the Singapore Science Centre and learn from youth ambassadors who will introduce you to ecological concepts. The house was built to raise awareness of the issues surrounding sustainability in the built environment, in particular, the ecology of buildings.

Singapore Science Centre, Science Centre Road MRT: Jurong East When: Till Oct 31: 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.archifest.sg

Art

SHINING BUDDHA

Myanmar, a country rich in Buddhism, is the inspiration behind this art exhibition, by Di Pa a Myanmarese artist, which focuses on Buddha images and his imagination.

Where: The Arts House, Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today - Sun : 11am - 8pm Admission: Free Info: E-mail rsvp@artyartgallery.com to book a visit

E SCULPTURE SHOW: BYOUNG OK KOH

South Korean sculptor Byoung Ok Koh is known for his wry and witty sculptures which playfully scrutinise familiar objects and materials.

Where: The Substation Gallery, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Today - Nov 3: 11am - 8pm daily (closed on public holidays) Admission: Free Tel: 6337-7535

PROOF V: 28TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

View printing making techniques from lino-cuts, woodcuts, collagraph, stencilling and silkscreen to etching, aquatint and lithography at this 28th Anniversary Exhibition of the Printmaking Society (Singapore). The display features 20 artists, including Cultural Medallion recipient Chng Seok Tin and prominent members of the society, such as President's Young Talent Award recipient Ernest Chan and Miguel Chew.

Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road, MRT: Newton When: Today - Nov 4: 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422

KINTORE TO KIWIRRKURRA - PAPUNYA TULA 2008

Explore the wonders of life in the harsh Tanami Desert and the areas around Lake Mackay of Australia through the works of Aboriginal artists from the Papunya Tule Artists Pte Ltd, the foremost Aboriginal art community in Australia's Central and Western Desert region.

Where: ReDot Gallery, 11 Everton Road MRT: Outram When: Today - Nov 15: noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), open by appointment on Sun, Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 8113-5333

HEROES/VILLAINS & MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES FROM OUR LIVING ROOM

Heroes and villains, design and art come together in a retrospective of 1980s pop culture at this exhibition by local designer collective MutantStyle. Held in conjunction with the opening of The Other Side, a new arts space.

Where: The Other Side, 66 Rowell Road MRT: Farrer Park When: Till Sun : 11am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 9181-3142 Info: Visit mutantstyle.com

GE SHU-QING'S OIL PAINTINGS

Chinese artist Ge Shu-Qing highlights the beauty of China's countryside in his oil paintings.

Where: TradeHub 21 01-136, 18 Boon Lay Way MRT: Boon Lay When: Till Oct 28: 11am - 7pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6875-0020

'AN AUTUMN IN PROVENCE' SOLO EXHIBITION

Experience autumn in Provence in south-eastern France through the artworks of Australian still-life artist Nellie Crawford. Her oil paintings feature the rustic pots and bowls, fresh fruit and flowers and the simple scenes that she encountered during her sojourn in province in the past two years.

Where: Red Sea Gallery, 9 Dempsey Hill, 01-10, Demspey Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Nov 1: 10am - 9pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6732-6711 Info: Visit ww.redseagallery.com

HER PRESENCE IN COLOURS

It's a right royal art show. View this solo oil painting exhibition by Princess Ai Lan, a member of Vietnam's former royal family and artist who does portraits and impressionistic abstract works.

Where: Royal Plaza on Scotts, Art Space, lobby of the hotel, Scotts Road MRT: Orchard: Till Nov 2: on 24 hours Admission: Free Tel: 6737-7966

ENDLESS CURVES OF NEON This exhibition by British artist Jamie Paul explores society's insatiable appetite for mass consumerism and indulgence.

Where: Monsoonasia Gallery Ptd Ltd, 11 Upper Wilkie Road MRT: Little India/Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Nov 2: 11am - 7pm (Wed- Mon), till 4pm on Sun, closed on Tue Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2235 Info: Visit www.monsoonasia.com

SHOWCASE OF WATERCOLOURS

He captures old familiar sights before they are lost forever to urbanisation and the changing cityscape. View this exhibition by Cultural Medallion recipient and celebrated international water colour artist Ong Kim Seng whose works will take you down memory lane through the streets of Singapore

Where: Galerie Belvedere, Capital Tower 36-01, 168 Robinson Road MRT: Raffles Place/Tanjong Pagar When: Till Nov 7: 10am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 10am - 3pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6423-1233 Info:E-mail info@galerie-belvedere.com

ARISE - CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN AND CHINESE FINE ART

This exhibition covers a wide range of contemporary European art, from the young and the established to Chinese classical and European works.

Where: Connoisseur Art Gallery, Raffles Hotel Aracde 02 -23. 328 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Till Nov 15: 10.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6837-0320 Info: Visit www.connoisseur-art.com for information

SIGNATURE ART PRIZE 2008

View the 10 artworks by regional artists from nine countries shortlisted for the inaugural Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize, a premier juried prize awarded to artists in the Asia Pacific. Highlights of the exhibition include a lifelike sculpture of a donkey.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall/Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Nov 16: 10am - 7pm daily, till 9pm on Fri Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3222 Info: You can also vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award too. Visit www.nhb.gov.sg/SAM/signatureartprize for more information.

FLORAL CELEBRATION

It's flower power. This exhibition by local artist Emily Por showcases art pieces depicting orchids and local landmarks, drawing on her interest in flowers. Proceeds from three of the pieces will go to the Assisi Hospice, which provides care for cancer patients.

Where: Pan Pacific Singapore, Public Art Space, Level 2, Marina Square, 7 Raffles Boulevard MRT: City Hall

When: Till Jan 7: 24 hours Admission: Free Info: Visit panpacific.com/singapore for more information

TO THE UNKNOWN SIDE, A PAINTING AND SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

Be enchanted by the works of German artist Hans Mendler who expresses himself in the language of colours, surfaces and lines.

Where: The Coffee Connoisseur 'The Gallery', 51 Circular Road MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Jan 17: 11am - midnight (Sun - Thu) & public holidays, 11am - 2am (Fri, Sat & eve of public holidays), Admission: Free Tel: 6479-2445

Charity

BULL CHARGE 2008

Cheer on 2,000 runners in the Central Business District at this Bull Charge, a fun run by the Singapore Exchange which will raise money for a record 19 charities, including The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. MediaCorp artists Yvonne Lim and Jessica Tan will participate in the event, which includes a carnival.

Where: The Padang in front of City Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow : 4.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6236-8338 Info: The race route covers Connaught drive, The Esplanade, Collyer Quay, Shenton Way, McCallum Street, Robinson Road and Boon Tat Street

SERIES I: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & BRUSH PAINTING (KAMPUNG SENANG ART EXHIBITION & CHARITY SALE)

Buy an artwork by contemporary painters and calligraphers, including those by Chinese artist Wang Wen Pin, and 70 per cent of the proceeds will go to Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation, which provides holistic support for cancer patients.

Where: Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation, Holistic Lifestyle Centre, 106 Aljunied Crescent 01 -205 MRT:

Alunied When: Till March 25 next year: 10am - 6pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays, Admission: Free Tel: 6749-8509

Classical

THE UBS VERBIER FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Mezzo-Soprano Frederica von Stade, one of America's finest artists and singers, whose voice has enriched the world of classical music for more than three decades, will perform with the UBS Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra at this concert under the baton of Gabor-Takacs Nagy.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Today : 7.30pm Admission: $51 - $131 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com for updates

MELODIC TUNE OF RUANXIAN (SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA LUNCHTIME RHAPSODY)

Take a musical break and catch this free Singapore Chinese Orchestra concert showcasing the various types of Ruan, a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument.

Where: Singapore Conference Hall, Level 1, Concourse, 7 Shenton Way MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Tomorrow & Oct 31: 12.45 - 1.15pm Admission: Free Tel: 6557-4037 Info: Visit www.sco.com.sg

Club

THE MICHAEL VEERAPEN TRIO 'LIVE' AT THE BAR

Unwind with Malaysian jazz pianist Michael Veerapen. He is accompanied by Tama Goh (drums) and Brian Benson (bass).

Where: The Bar, The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road MRT Orchard When: Till Nov 30: 9 - 11.45pm (Tue - Thu), 9.30pm - 12.15am (Fri & Sat), no performances on Sun & Mon, Admission: Free (just pay for drinks) Tel: 6725-3240 Info: Visit www.showtime-i.com

Contest

TATA CRUCIBLE. THE CAMPUS QUIZ

This quiz will bring together young Singaporeans to test their business knowledge and speed of thought. Teams of two students from the same college or university aged 18 and above will have a chance to win cash prizes totalling $17,500. It will be conducted by quizmaster Giri Balasubramaniam alias Pickbrain. By the Tata Group.

Where: Rock Auditorium, 03-063/065, Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow : 4pm onwards (registration), 5pm onward (preliminary round for student participants in written form), 7pm onwards (stage round for the top eight teams) Admission: Free Info: Visit www.tatacrucible.com/sg (correct address) to register or e-mail tatacrucible@shobziems.com

H-TWO-O ULTIMATE MOVE CHALLENGE 2008

You could win $10,000 worth of prizes, including a LCD television set, mobile phones and hotel stays. Just catch S-League footballers performing creative freestyle moves on Channel 5 and cast your votes online - www.yeos.com.sg - to show your support for them.

Info: To participate, just buy any H-Two-O products and key in the receipt number online, The promotion ends on Oct 31, Visit www.yeos.com.sg for more information.

Film

ROAD TO MECCA (PG)

Directed by Harman Hussin, this documentary lets you journey across Asia with him on his pilgrimage to Islam's Holy Land - Mecca.

Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today : 8.15pm & Oct 30: 6.30pm Admission: $8 Tel; 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool.

S11 (M18)

This dark comedy by local film-makers Gilbert Chan and Joshua Chiang is about a lonely clerk at a dead-end job and a girl after school who sells pirated pornographic videodiscs after school to pay for her brother's education whose paths cross to life-changing effect.

Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Sat : 3.45pm, Oct 28: 9.15pm & Oct 29: 9.15pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Join director Joshua Chiang on Sun at 8pm for a dialogue session after the screening, Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool

AIR HOSTESS

This 1958 Mandarin film follows the lives of three air-hostesses through air hostess school, on-the-job adventures and their love lives. You will be charmed by the different scenes of Asian cities in the late 1950s and the memorable musical numbers from the vivacious Ge Lan, who stars with Qiao Hong in the movie.

Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Sat: 3.45pm & Oct 28: 5.45pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707, Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool.

THE HIGH COST OF LIVING (PG)

Directed by local film-maker Leonard Lai, this film centres on two characters on the opposite sides of the law who find out what happens to those who step off the set path.

Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Sat : 7.30pm & Oct 29: 7.15pm Admission: $5 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool.

Food

SEOUL GOOD

Tuck into Korean food at this promotion at Orchard Hotel's Orchard Cafe and you might win a free holiday to South Korea for two, including return air-tickets and a three-day stay at the Millennium Seoul Hilton.

Where: Orchard Hotel, Orchard Cafe, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Sun : noon - 2.30pm (buffet lunch), Admission: $36 (adult), $20 (child) for Mon- Fri and $39 (adult) & $22 (child) for Sat & Sun, 6 - 10.30pm (buffet dinner) Admission: $46 (adult) & $25 (child) for Sun - Thu, $52 (adult) & $27 (child) for Fri & Sat Tel: 6739-6565 Info: www.orchardhotel.com.sg

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 Chery QQ Hatch or a Chery 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 published fortnightly 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

FusionFest

SCIENCE WEEKEND GALA

Young aspiring scientists can attend exciting talks by scientists specialising in robotics and catch science demonstrations by world-renowned science educator Professor Bassam Shakhashiri.

Fusionopolis Foyer, 1 Fusionopolis Way MRT: Buona Vista When: Sat - Sun : 11am - 6pm Admission: Free (check) Indo: Visit www.sciencegala.sg and http://www.fusionfest.a-star.edu.sg

Halloween

SPOOK FEST AT NIGHT SAFARI

Brave souls can head for the Night Safari, which has been transformed into a 'Haunted Forest' with ghosts and ghouls galore for its Halloween Spook Fest. You can hop on the 'Train of Terror' or travel through the 'Eternal Torture Chambers' where animal abusers are punished for breaking the conservation code.

Where: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Choa Chu Kang/Yishun When: Till Nov 1: 7.30pm - midnight Tel: 6269-3411 Admission: $22 (adult), $11 (child aged three to 12) Info: Most activities happen on Fri & Sat, Visit www.nightsafari.com.sg

HarpFest 2008

A DOUBLE HARP CONCERT (OPENING CONCERT)

Have a heavenly time at this first-ever double harp concerto by English composer Parish Alvars at this performance by French harp soloist Isabelle Moretti and Singapore-based harpist Katryna Tan. Accompanied by The Philharmonic Orchestra (Singapore) under maestro Lim Yau, they will also perform Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez.

Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow : 8pm Admission: $33- $48 (15 per cent for students) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com

A TETE-A-TETE WITH JAKEZ FRANCOIS

Have a chat with French harpist Jakez Francois and find out how he jazzes up the harp. He is among the international harpists performing at the HarpFest 2008 at The Arts House this weekend.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat : 4.30pm Admission: $22 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com, Also check out a free harp exhibition by Camac harps at the Blue Room of The Arts House till Sun

HARP JAZZED

The Isis Trio comprising New Zealand violinist Cindy Yan, Singapore-based harpist Katryna Tan and Singapore cellist Natasha Junyan Liu, will present classical as well as finger-snapping music.

Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat : 8pm Admission: $42 (students pay $36) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: In a special segment Jazz On Harp, French harpist Jakez Francois will perform with Singapore musicians - Tama Goh on percussions and Tony Makarome on bass. Visit www.harpfest.com.

HARP POTPOURRI

Support young talents. Catch this special concert featuring young harpist talents from Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place Sat & Sun : 2pm Admission: 2pm Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE DARING HARPIST! BY LYNNE ASPNES

Come and uncover the secrets of harp playing effectively and creatively with tips from American harpist Lynne Aspnes.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat : 11am Admission: $22 (suitable for all levels) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com

MASTERCLASS WITH ISABELLE MORETTI

French harp soloist Isabelle Moretti will coach and share her insights into the harp at this exciting masterclass.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sun : 11am (Part 1), 4.30pm (Part 2) Admission: $82 (active participant), $22 (non-active participant) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com and www.thearthouse.cm.sg for programme and ticketing details Info: E-mail info@harpfest.com to apply for the masterclass

HARP RECITAL WITH LYNNE ASPNES

Harpist Lynne Aspnes from the United States will treat you to music from Bach, Korngold, Piazzolla and more at this recital, which also features New Zealand-based guest violinist Cindy Yan and harpists Gulanara Mashurova from Kazakhstan and Huang Yu Hsin from Taiwan.

Where: The Arts House, The Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sun : 8pm Admission: $42 (students pay $36) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com

Gig

VOICES FROM THE GRAMAPHONE 2008

Enjoy more than 30 signature tunes by Zhou Xuan, Li Xiang Lan, Bai Guang and Ge Lan - four Heavenly Queens who reigned the silver screen and stage from the 1930s to 1950s at this musical concert. The lineup include singers such as Chen Jian Bing, Huang Wen Yong, Ella Chen, Jessica Tan and Celine Ye, who are backed by the ERC Shanghai Symphonia. In Mandarin.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow & Sat : 8pm Admission: $50 - $120 Tel: 6348-5555

Health

PHARMACY WEEK: FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

Get a free basic health screening during Pharmacy Week this week at selected Guardian, Unity and Watsons outlets. You can have your blood pressure and blood glucose tested, go for a foot scan or have your body fat measured free of charge.

Selected Guardian, Unity and Watson outlets around the island When: Till Sun : usual opening hours, Tel: 6221-1136 (PSS) Info: call the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore to find your nearest selected pharmacy outlet to arrange your free health screening appointment

Shopping

BUY & WIN (BEAUTIFUL HOMES)

Spend at least $50 on home products from any of 120 participating outlets featured in the Cats Classified advertising special for the coming year-end-festive season and you might win the grand draw prize of a 40-inch full HD LCD TV and a DVD Home Entertainment System worth $7,598 plus $2,500 cash on Dec 5. By Cats Classified, Singapore Press Holdings.

Info: Check out Beautiful Homes, a Cats Classified's advertising special which features ideas to enhance your home's comfort, space and style. This feature runs fortnightly till Nov 19 in The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao and Berita Harian

Show

HERESIES: A RETROSPECTIVE

BY PEDRO MEYER

This retrospective exhibition is by Mexican photographer Pedro Meyer, who is widely recognised for his provocative images and pioneering work in digital imaging. Comprising 36 large format prints chronicling five decades of his work, it is part of the Season of Photography.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, The Atelier, Level 3, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Nov 16: 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3659

DOUBLENESS: PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHANG CHIEN-CHI

Take a peek at 130 photographs, three videos and two video projections exploring contemporary social issues in Asia, such as arranged marriages, immigrant culture and alienation at this photographic exhibition by award-winning Taiwanese Magnum photojournalist Chang Chien-Chi.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1, basement, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Jan 4: 10am - 6pm Admission: $5 (adult), $2.50 (students, senior citizens aged 60 and above and national servicemen) Tel: 6332-3659 Info: Three of his works - The Chain, Double Happiness and China Town - are being displayed for the first time together, Visit www.nationalmuseum.sg

singapore biennale

CONFABULATION

The installations by renowned light artist Chris Levine include portraits of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. A satellite event of Singapore Biennale 2008.

Where: Collectors Contemporary, 5 Jalan Kilang Barat, Petro Centre, 01-03 MRT: Queenstown When: Till Sat : 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free

Tel: 6878-0103 Info: To view a video of Chris Levine and his session with Queen Elizabeth II, log on to www.collectors.com.sg/video.php

DRAWING OUT CONVERSATIONS

This exhibition by eight artists explores the significance of drawing in Singapore. Curated by Lim Kok Boon, the artists featured include Genevieve Chua, Parvathi Nayar, Tang Da Wu and Tang Ling Nah. Where: Fost Gallery, 65 Kim Yam Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Nov 1: noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), closed on Sun & Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6836-2661 Info: E-mail info@fostgallery.com with inquiries

Singapore Sun Festival

FREE YOGA SESSIONS

Keep fit the yoga way. An instructor from Pure Yoga, a yoga centre here, will guide you through 60 to 75-minute sessions of yoga. Each session focuses on different techniques, so as to give participants a broader experience of this holistic practice.

Where: Esplanade Park, outdoor area, MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow : 6.30pm Admission: Free Info: Info: Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com

TAIJI SESSIONS

Get fit the taiji way. Join this free taiji session by Wu Tu Nan Taijigong senior instructor and practitioner Sim Pern Yiau at the Asian Civilisations Museum Green now on till Oct 26. You will learn the basics of taiji, including Qigong and Taiji Chuan routines. A Wellness Programme.

Where: Asian Civilisations Museum Green, Empress Place MRT; Raffles Place When: Till Sun : 7.30pm daily Admission: Free Info: Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com

Theatre

MAK CHIM (THE STEPMOTHER)

Check out this Peranakan play by the Gunong Sayang Association about a matriarch who gets a friend to matchmake her stepson to a nonya (Peranakan woman).

Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow & Sat : 8pm Admission: $33 - $53 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Directed by Tony Quek, part of the proceeds from this play by the Gunong Sayang Association will be used to fund the asociation's 100th anniversary celebrations in 2010.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Follow the yellow brick road. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Oz in this I Theatre production adapted from the famous Judy Garland movie with famous tunes such as Over The Rainbow and Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead. Stars Mariel Reyes, Timothy Nga, Robert Jenkin and Gene Sha Rudyn.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, 200 Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Tomorrow - Nov 15, various times Admission: $31 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

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