Who will be crowned the next virtual Rock Band star and walk away with the top prize of $1,200 cash plus Rock Band Instrumental Edition, games and more? To find out, catch The Straits Times Digital Life Rock Band Challenge at Marina Square. It's a contest organised by Digital Life which is being held as part of the activities at the Microsoft X08 Event featuring the best upcoming games in the Xbox 360 universe.
Where: Marina Square Atrium, MRT: City Hall When: Today , 3 - 6pm (finals of the Digital Life Rock Band Challenge) (registration for the Digital Life Rock Band Challenge has closed but spectators are welcome) Admission: Free Tel: 6319-8850 Info: E-mail mkgdlpromo@sph.com.sg.
IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD (JUDY ONGG SINGAPORE CONCERT 2008)
Catch Japan-based Taiwanese songstress Judy Ongg belting out evergreens in Mandarin, English, Japanese, Hokkien and Cantonese at her one-night gig here.
This provocative new play by The Necessary Stage takes a bold and darkly humorous look at family politics and the politics of the day. A collaboration of director Alvin Tan and playwright Haresh Sharma, it stars Aidli 'Alin' Mosbit, Siti Khatijah and Najib Soiman. In English.
Where: The Necessary Stage Black Box, B1-02 Marine Parade Community Building, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos When:
Wed - Nov 1 & Nov 6 - 8, 8pm, Nov 1 - Nov 2 & Nov 8 & 9, 3 & 8pm Admission: $30 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.necessary.org
AVENUE Q - THE MUSICAL
It's Sesame Street with a grown-up twist. One of the hottest shows in London's West End and Broadway and winner of the Best Musical 2004 Tony Award, Avenue Q takes you on a fun-filled romp with an ensemble of actors and some very adult-minded puppets belting out hilarious songs such as I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today. Presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Thu - Nov 16, 8pm Admission: $43- $143 Tel: 6348-5555
'HARMONY FOR HUMANITY' (DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS)
Enjoy music from various genres ranging from choral ensemble and beatbox to trash percussion and pop at this musical evening in memory of the late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Organised by Clubilya and supported by the United States Embassy here.
Jurong Regional Library (Verging All Teens, Level 4) MRT: Jurong East When: Thu , 6.30 - 8pm Admission: Free: 6332-3255 Info: The performers include Okestra Melayu Singapura (Belia) (Singapore Malay Youth Orchestra) and AG Flames, an all-girl percussion group from Andrew & Grace Haven.
The weeks ahead
JOSE FELICIANO (MOSAIC)
It will be a concert of warmth, humour, eclectism and sweet Latin soul by Jose Feliciano, who plays genres ranging from bolero and flamenco to pop and the blues. One of the most prominent Latin-born guitarists, he has won six Grammy Awards and recorded 45 gold and platinum records.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Nov 3, 7.30pm Admission: $61 - $151 tel: 6348-5555
SWAN SONG
At this Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert, catch Mahler's Symphony No. 9 in D Major, his final completed symphony. Under the baton of Okko Kamu.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Nov 7, 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555
A MUSICAL VOYAGE
It's a surprising marriage of classical southern Indian and western music. Join the Madras String Quartet from India, which will perform its own music based on Indian classical music combined with Western harmonic principles. Led by composer and violinist V.S. Narasimhan, the Chennai-based quartet includes Hemanthraj Muliyil (violin), B.J. Chandran (viola) and V.K. Sekar (cello). Part of Kalaa Utsavam, the Indian Festival of Arts.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Nov 14: 7,30pm Admission: $28 Tel: 6348-5555
FIRST LIGHT
This thought-provoking play by Nelson Chia, Toy Factory's associate artistic director, explores the richness of old age. Seven strangers have to revisit, live and re-enact the most significant moments in their lives as they face death. It stars veteran thespians such as Lim Kay Siu, Neo Swee Lin and Janice Koh.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Nov 20 - 30, 8pm, also 3pm matinee shows on Nov 22, 23, 29 & 30 Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.toyfactory.com.sg
PUCCINI GALA - A CELEBRATION OF PUCCINI'S WORKS
Opera fans and fans of Puccini should keep a date with this Puccini Gala and discover the sublime arias and music from a selection of his operas including Tosca, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Conducted by Joshua Tan Kang Ming, this concert features the Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra and sopranos, such as Ha Seok Bee (south Korea) and Cecilia Yap and Tan Khar Gee (Malaysia).
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Nov 21, 7.30pm Admission: $21 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
It's Snow White with a hilarious twist. Directed by Hossan Leong, Wild Rice's funny new pantomime, based on a book & lyrics by Alfian Sa'at, has Snow White being ordered to get a nip-tuck from the creepy Royal Surgeon. She runs off and meets the rapping, breakdancing Seven Dwarfs. It stars Elena Wang as Snow White, Sebastian Tan as The Queen and Dwayne Tan as Prince Charming.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Nov 26 - Dec 20: 7.30pm, also 2.30pm on Sat & Sun Admission: $32 - $52 for previews on Nov 26 & 27), $37 - $62 (Nov 28 onwards) Tel: 6348-5555
